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Fargo-Moorhead offers a bustling college town atmosphere in a metropolitan area with a population of approximately 200,000. With three major colleges (MSUM, Concordia, and NDSU) inside a two-mile radius and a welcoming community that boasts a vibrant art scene, a dedicated cycling community, a rich assortment of athletics, a variety of recreational activities and a growing economy, Fargo-Moorhead is an ideal place to learn, work and live.
Often referred to as a 'big-little city', Fargo-Moorhead provides the cultural benefits of a metropolitan lifestyle, such as diverse dining options, excellent mass-transit, a rich arts community and frequent sporting events, along with the community feel of a smaller town. With one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, a consistently low crime rate and affordable housing, Fargo-Moorhead is an attractive destination for college students as well as anyone looking to start or advance their career or begin a family.
Watch a student-created video by the Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation that showcases the many reasons why Fargo-Moorhead is a great choice for your college education.
There is never a shortage of things to do in Fargo-Moorhead. Set against the diverse four seasons, outdoor recreational activities range from biking, swimming, fishing, golfing, camping, canoeing and disc golf in the warm, summer months to ice fishing, cross-country skiing, sledding and ice hockey in the winter months. Area attractions like the Fargo Film Festival, the Fargo Blues Festival, the Plains Art Museum and the Fargo Air Museum are just a few of the exciting venues that keep Fargo-Moorhead interesting year-round.
An incredibly rich arts community offers a variety of cultural activities and events throughout the year with poetry slams, open mic nights, theaters, art galleries and ongoing performance opportunities. The Bluestem Center for the Arts, a multi-million dollar campus in Moorhead, is home to Trollwood Performing Arts School and special art events. For sporting events, the F-M area includes the Scheels Arena, a new state-of-the-art hockey arena that holds 5,000 people and hosts the Fargo Force, the local USHL team. In addition, the area also holds the FARGODOME and Newman Outdoor Field, home of the independent league Fargo RedHawks baseball team. Together, the three major colleges offer a host of social, cultural and athletic events on campus to entertain students as well as the surrounding community.
Fargo ForceScheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo701-364-3672www.fargoforce.comThe Fargo Force are a member of the Tier 1 United States Hockey League.
FM RedHawksNewman Outdoor Field, 1515 15th Ave N, Fargo701-235-6161www.fmredhawks.comThe FM RedHawks are a member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball Clubs.
FM Derby GirlsLocation Varies, Fargowww.fmderbygirls.comThe Fargo-Moorhead Derby Girls are the state of North Dakota's first womens flat-track roller derby league.
Fargo Parks District701-Main Ave, Fargo701-241-1350www.fargoparks.com
Moorhead Parks District324 24th St S, Moorhead218-299-5340www.cityofmoorhead.com
Buffalo River State Park15 miles east of Moorhead on Hwy 10218-498-2124www.dnr.state.mn.usA picnic area, swimming area and campground located in the hardwood forest along the Buffalo River.
Cass County CampsiteExit 343 on I-94, Fargo701-282-2200http://redrivervalleyfair.com/campground/Located in a peaceful area just west of Fargo-Moorhead. Enjoy tranquil nights and stunning sunsets.
Lindenwood Campsite1712 5th St S, Fargo701-232-3987www.fargoparks.comA heavily-wooded campground nestled along the Red River of the North.
Oak Grove Park—18 Holes170 Maple St N, Fargo701-241-1350www.fargoparks.com
Trollwood Park—18 holes3664 Elm St N, Fargo701-241-1350www.fargoparks.com
Woodlawn Park—18 Holes400 Woodlawn Dr, Moorhead218-299-5340www.cityofmoorhead.com
Edgewood Municipal—18 Holes19 Golf Course Ave NE, Fargo701-232-2824www.fargogolf.net
El Zagal—9 Holes1400 Elm St, Fargo701-232-8156www.fargogolf.net
The Meadows—18 Holes401 34th St S, Moorhead218-299-7888www.moorheadgolf.com
Rose Creek—18 Holes1500 Rose Creek Parkway E, Fargo701-235-5100www.fargogolf.net
Village Green—18 Holes3421 Village Green Blvd, Moorhead218-299-7888www.moorheadgolf.com
Buffalo River State Park14 miles east of Moorhead on Hwy 10218-498-2124www.dnr.state.mn.usMinnesota's finest and largest remnant prairie grassland. Swimming and camping available.
Fargo Skate Park310 4th St S, Fargo701-241-1350www.fargoparks.com23,000 square feet of formed concrete challenges for skateboards, in-line skates and bicycles.
Minnesota State University Regional Science Center15 miles east of Moorhead on Hwy 10218-477-2904www.mnstate.edu/sciencecenterNature trails, bird watching, telescope observatory, stargazing and a tall grass prairie.
Thunder Road Mini Golf & Family Fun Park2902 Thunder Road, Fargo701-282-5151www.thunderroadfargo.comMini golf, go karts, batting cages, video arcade and bumper cars at this attraction.
Sports Bubble2761 12th Ave S, Fargo701-280-0824www.thesportsbubble.comUnique indoor golf and sports facility offering recreation for people of all ages.
S.S. Ruby Red River Tours202 1st Ave N, Moorhead701-793-7829www.riverkeepers.orgDiscover the history, geography and wildlife of the Red River on a pontoon tour. Canoe and kayak rentals available.
Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County at the Hjemkomst Center202 1st Ave N, Moorhead218-299-5511www.hcscconline.orgHome of the Hjemkomst Viking Ship, Hopperstad stave church, Clay County Artifacts and Archives and local, regional, and national traveling exhibits.Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday Noon-5pm, Open until 8pm on Tuesday
Historic Fargo Theatre314 Broadway, Fargo701-235-4152www.fargotheatre.orgThe Fargo Theatre is the area's vintage movie palace fully restored to its 1937 art deco glory. Call for information.
Plains Art Museum704 1st Ave N, Fargo701-232-3821www.plainsart.orgThe largest art museum in North Dakota located in historic Downtown Fargo. It features regional and national exhibits.Closed: MondayOpen: Tuesday-Wednesday 11am-5pm, Thursday 11am-8pm, Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm
Rourke Art Museum & Gallery521 Main Ave & 523 4th St S, Moorhead 218-236-8861www.rourkeart.orgPermanent collections and temporary exhibits of American, Pre-Columbian, Oriental, African and Native American art by regional artists housed in two historic buildings.Friday-Sunday 1pm-5pmTours available Wednesday & Thursday
Roger Maris MuseumWest Acres Shopping Center3902 13th Ave S, Fargo701-282-2222www.rogermarismuseum.comExhibits, memorabilia and video of our hometown hero and Yankee superstar.Monday-Saturday 7am-9pm, Sunday 10am-6pm
Fargo Air Museum1609 19th Ave N, Fargo701-293-8043www.fargoairmuseum.orgThe planes fly at this museum! WWII and other flying aircraft! TBM Avenger, P-51, Corsair and more! There is also a restoration area, library and movie theatre!Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday Noon-4pm, Open Mondays June, July, August from 10am-5pm
Red River Zoo4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo701-277-9240www.redriverzoo.org This 21-acre zoo specializes in endangered and rare species. See 80 species of animals in their natural habitats. Also home to a 1928 restored carousel.May-Labor Day Open Daily 10am-7pmAfter Labor Day Open Saturday & Sunday Noon-4pm
West Acres Shopping Center3902 13th Ave S, Fargo701-282-2222www.westacres.comThe region's largest shopping center with four department stores, 120 specialty stores and a spectacular food court!
Moorhead Center Mall510 Center Ave, Moorhead218-233-6117www.moorheadcentermall.comOffering unique local stores and a warm community setting. Shoppers benefit from the exemption of sales tax on clothes and shoes!
Scheels All Sports Store1551 45th St S, Fargo701-298-2918www.scheelssports.comOne of the world's largest all sports stores with 196,000 square feet of retail shopping, a 45-foot ferris wheel and numerous interactive games and displays.
Downtown ShoppingBroadway in FargoHistoric downtown Fargo-Moorhead offers a wide array of boutiques, unique stores and restaurants. Here you'll find books, antiques, fashionable clothing, one-of-a-kind gifts or striking works of art. Downtown is packed with places to kick back: charming coffee shops, a variety of eateries and distinctive places to indulge your sweet tooth.
With over 300 dining options in the Fargo-Moorhead area, there is something to satisfy every taste. With an endless selection of traditional and nontraditional diners, buffets, cafes, restaurants, pubs and fast food joints, the area caters to any price or any palette. From area favorites like Buffalo Wild Wings or Famous Dave's to popular chain restaurants, including Applebee's, and Chili's, there is a wealth of American options. For those seeking a more unique dining experience, Wasabi is a tantalizing sushi and Asian grill, Thai Orchid and Drunken Noodle serve tasty Thai dishes and specialty places like Santa Lucia and Taste of Italy offer flavorful Greek and Italian selections. Upscale options like Sarello's or Hotel Donaldson offer the finest in fine dining, and on the other end of the scale, there is an astounding number of pizza places, many of which cater to late-night college hours.
For an entire list of the restaurants in the F-M area, download the Fargo-Moorhead Conventions & Visitors Bureau's brochure on dining in the FM Area.
The Fargo-Moorhead Area has a multitude of lodging options. The following is a brief list of some of the most popular in the area.
AmericInn Lodge & Suites Fargo1423 35th St. SW, Fargo, ND701-234-9946 | 1-800-634-3444
Baymont Inn and Suites Fargo3333 13th Avenue S, Fargo ND (800) 433-3235
Country Inn & Suites3316 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND701-234-0565 | 1-800-456-4000
Courtyard by Marriott & Mhd Area Conference Ctr1080 28th Ave S, Moorhead MN218-284-1000 | 1-800-321-2211
Fargo Inn & Suites1025 38th St. SW, Fargo, ND 701-282-6300 | 877-256-6307
Grand Inn Moorhead810 Belsly Blvd, Moorhead, MN218-233-7501 | 1-866-888-9595
Hampton Inn3431 14th Ave S, Fargo ND701-235-5566 | 1-800-426-7866
Hilton Garden Inn4351 17th Ave S, Fargo ND701-499-6000 | 1-877-STAY-HGI
Holiday Inn3803 13th Ave S, Fargo ND701-282-2700 | 1-877-282-2700
Holiday Inn Express1040 40th St S, Fargo ND701-282-2000 | 1-800-465-4329
Motel 61202 S 36th St, Fargo ND701-232-9251 | 1-800-466-8356
Radisson Hotel Fargo201 N 5th St, Fargo, ND701-232-7363
Ramada Plaza Suites1635 42nd St S, Fargo ND701-277-9000 | 1-800-2-RAMADA
Super 8 Motel3621 8th St S, Moorhead MN218-233-8880 | 1-800-800-8000
Super 8 & Suites3518 Interstate Blvd/I-29 Exit 64, Fargo ND701-232-9202 | 1-800-800-8000
Travelodge & Suites3027 S Frontage Rd, Moorhead MN218-233-5333 | 1-866-263-2327
The Fargo-Moorhead area offers a variety of transportation options to get around the cities with ease. Downtown Fargo and Downtown Moorhead are separated by a rejuvenated Main Bridge that makes it an easy, scenic walk or drive to get from one center of the city to the other within minutes.
Fargo-Moorhead has recently embraced a revitalized biking community and has established new bike lanes on many of the main roads in addition to the series of bike trails in and around the city.
For those who would rather ride than pedal, the MATBUS System is a clean and efficient bus system that is free to all college students from NDSU, MSUM, Concordia College and M State. Through the MATBUS U-Pass Program, college students receive unlimited free rides simply by showing their current college ID. For those needing help navigating their way around the city, the MATBUS Trip Plan will help you plan your route.
For those traveling outside of the city, Jefferson Lines offers a daily busy service on the MSUM campus to and from Minneapolis. Jefferson Lines makes three daily stops just outside the Comstock Memorial Union and offers low walk-up fares, including a 15% discount for college students with a college ID. For more information, visit: jeffersonlines.com.
There are also numerous taxi services available to residents of Fargo-Moorhead whose services extend as far as 70 miles from the area. Lastly, Hector International Airport has four main terminals and car rental services for long-distance destinations.


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Freeze warning tonight for Terrebonne, Lafourche
Published: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 5:05 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 5:05 p.m.
There could be a light freeze tonight in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes, according to the National Weather Service.
Very cold air filtered into the area today, and as skies clear and the winds calm tonight, temperatures could fall into the upper 20s and lower 30s across central and northern Terrebonne and Lafourche communities.
The freeze warning is in effect from 11 p.m. this evening to 8 a.m. Thursday.
These conditions can kill crops or other sensitive plants.
You should bring pets indoors. Cover tender plants or bring them inside. Be careful when using portable heaters, because they can cause fires or release poisonous fumes.
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Encountering unforeseen ground conditions mid-project can be an expensive problem. Buried obstructions, waste, contamination, mineshafts, solution features, soft ground, landfills, storage tanks, unexploded ordnance, archaeological features and difficult geology may variously lie in wait.
Buried services are often early concerns. Managing the health and safety risks means getting the right information at the right time. A well-designed investigation can pick up much more than just services at the same cost.
Each project is different. This presentation covers the latest developments in surveying and geophysics with examples of how they can be tailored to understand and reduce the specific risks encountered at any particular stage in a project.
A graphical approach to visualising information and risk is used to discuss the value and usefulness of different types of intrusive and geophysical site investigation data, including illustrations of when and when not to use geophysics, and, if it is used, how best to integrate it into a site investigation approach.
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We're already familiar with the three- door Pro_cee'd GT, but now there's a more practical five-door version to go with it. And although it costs £505 more there's no sacrifice in terms of weight, performance or fuel economy.
The Cee'd GT is powered by the same 201bhp 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, hits 0-62mph in 7.4 seconds and returns claimed economy figures of 38.2mpg and 171g/km of CO2. All those numbers lag behind the facelifted 247bhp, 41.5mpg Ford Focus ST, but Kia's intention was always to build an affordable 'warm' hatch, and in that respect the GT is a roaring success.
The engine starts to pull hard from as little as 1,750rpm and keeps going all the way to 7,000rpm. At no point does the GT feel particularly fast, but it means you can use all of the throttle travel more often and have fun without necessarily breaking the law. Where the Cee'd GT falls short of the Focus ST and VW Golf GTI is in steering feel, which is a touch artificial and lacks feedback.
However, with stiffer springs and dampers, bigger brakes, a thicker anti-roll bar and stickier tyres it handles very neatly indeed – the trade-off is a jittery ride at low speeds, although things smooth out as you up the pace.
Considering the £20,500 starting price (£6,485 less than the cheapest five-door Golf) interior quality is impressive, and a sign of how far Kia has come, with plenty of soft-touch surfaces and gloss black trim. There's loads of space in the back, while the rear doors improve access and make it a lot less gloomy than the three-door. And while the Pro_cee'd has the edge when it comes to styling, the five-door looks fantastic with its 'ice-cube' LEDs, GTI-style pinstripes and 18-inch wheels.
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An opaque inventory is the market of selling unsold travel inventory at a discounted price. The inventory is called "opaque" because the specific suppliers (i.e. hotel, airline, etc.) remain hidden until after the purchase has been completed. This is done to prevent sales of unsold inventory from cannibalizing full-price retail sales. According to TravelClick, the opaque channel accounted for 6% of all hotel reservations for major brands in 2012, up 2% from 2010.[1]
The primary consumers of opaque inventories are price-conscious people whose primary aim is the cheapest travel possible and are less concerned with the specifics of their travel plans. Hotel discounts of 30-60% are typical, and bargains are stronger at a higher star hotel. While one has control over the dates and times of a travel itinerary, the downside is these purchases are absolutely non-refundable and non-changeable and, as noted above, the specific hotel or airline is not revealed until after purchase.
The main sources of opaque inventories are Hotwire.com and Priceline.com, but Travelocity.com and Expedia.com also offer opaque booking options. Hotwire has a fixed pricing model, where it sells a room at a fixed price with a limited description of a given venue, whereas Priceline offers both a similar fixed pricing model and a bidding model where travelers bid for a hotel room from among a group of hotels of a given star rating and location. Typically hotel deals are greater than airline discounts on opaque travel sites, namely because airlines have limited seating and also take monetary cuts when publishing discounted fares, whereas a hotel sells to opaque sites to fill empty rooms.
A newer website, GetGoing.com, is offering a twist to the opaque booking model - it asks consumers to pick two destinations, set travel dates and times to each destination, and it randomly picks one of the two destinations, offering a sizable discount. The service doesn't reveal the airline until after the consumer has found out which destination they are flying to.[2]
In response to these opaque travel sites, there are also 'decoder' sites that use feedback from recent purchasers to help construct a profile of the opaque travel property.
- ^ "Secret Hotels – Win Win for Hotels and Travellers". Secret Hotels Europe. June 29, 2013.
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Graphic novels | France 24 examines the Thursday release of Asterix and the Picts — the first album by new creative team Jean Yves-Ferri and Didier Conrad — from a political perspective, noting that the story, in which Asterix and Obelix journey from ancient Gaul to Iron Age Scotland, has already become part of the current debate about Scottish independence. [France 24]
Creators | Chinese cartoonist Wang Liming, who spent a night in police custody last week on charges of "suspicion of causing a disturbance," spoke to the press this week. Liming, who has more than 300,000 followers on his microblog account, first ran into trouble two years ago for one of his cartoons, but police told him that China has freedom of speech and he could continue drawing. Nonetheless, another of his cartoons, depicting Winnie the Pooh (a frequent cartoon stand-in for Chinese President Xi Jinping) kicking a football was deleted and suppressed by censors. "For them, drawing leaders in cartoon form is a big taboo," the cartoonist said. "I think the controls on the Internet are too harsh. They have no sense of humor. They can't accept any ridicule." [Reuters]
At comic conventions, a company like comiXology has to get creative in order to draw traffic to its booth; after all the digital distributor doesn't have anything physical to sell, and it's not like you can line up a bunch of creators to sign iPads. (I mean, you could, but why?) At New York Comic Con, however, comiXology is getting physical — by offering limited edition art cards during artist signings.
These limited-edition art cards will be signed and handed out during creator appearances at the comiXology booth, where you can meet Nick Dragotta (East of West), Greg Rucka and Michael Lark (Lazarus), Katie Cook (My Little Pony), Sara Richard (My Little Pony) and Doug Braithwaite (Unity #1). You can also meet Joshua Hale Fialkov and Joe Infurnari, creators of the wonderful The Bunker. They'll be signing sketch cards that'll have a code to get the first issue of The Bunker for free.
Given the project's title, it's certainly understandable that fans might draw a connection between the newly announced Fox drama Gotham and the former DC Comics police procedural Gotham Central. However, as far as Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka know, one has nothing to do with the other.
I don't know anything about that Gotham show, and I have no idea if it's anything to do with Gotham Central in any way. I'm guessing not," Brubaker, who co-wrote the comic with Rucka, said on Twitter shortly after the announcement. "[…] I only point this out because people keep congratulating me and as far as I can tell, this show has nothing to do with Gotham Central. And it's weird to be congratulated mistakenly."
But even if the show did have a connection to Gotham Central, Rucka wrote on his blog, "that wouldn't matter, because DC owns the rights and the characters, as they should. This was work-for-hire, something all of us knew at the start."
Gotham, which has been given a series commitment by Fox, is said to explore the origins of Jim Gordon and some of the city's villains. Developed by Bruno Heller (Rome, The Mentalist), it centers on Gordon as a detective with the Gotham City Police Department, before he ever met Batman.
Although Image Comics has staked out territory as both the premier publisher for creator-owned work and a proving ground for fledgling writers and artists, it was another 1990s company that served as an entry point for many of today's top talent: Caliber Comics.
Launched in 1989 by retailer Gary Reed, Caliber Comics was a harbinger of the coming wave of creator-owned titles. Launching with two flagship books — Deadworld and The Realm — Reed quickly expanded the line with his in-house anthology book Caliber Presents and a entire sub-line of illustrated books similar to Classics Illustrated. But perhaps its enduring contribution was as a doorway into the comics industry for writers and artists who are today marquee names
The list of A-list creators whose comics debuts were made possibly by Caliber is mind-boggling: Brian Michael Bendis, Stuart Immonen, Michael Lark, James O'Barr, Brandon Peterson, Dean Haspiel, Georges Jeanty and Jason Lutes all made their comics debuts here. In addition, Caliber also was where many budding creators made their first recognizable work; it was at there that Mike Allred created Madman, and Guy Davis blossomed with Baker Street.
Two of Gotham Central's finest, Greg Rucka and Michael Lark, have reunited on Lazarus, a new series from Image Comics. Along with colorist Santi Arcas, the duo's creator-owned series focuses on Forever, the "Lazarus," or protector, of the Carlyle family.
"Lazarus is the story of Forever Carlyle, a genetically engineered young woman and the youngest daughter of the Carlyle family. Her family is one of about 30-odd ruling families left on Earth in a dystopian future where economic collapse has made the difference between the haves and the have-nots so stark, the world has almost returned to a feudal state. She is essentially a member of a royal family," Rucka told Comic Book Resources. " As a family's Lazarus, she is responsible for the protection and defense of the family, hence her nature. That's why she is the way she is. It's a very dark, very unpleasant world if you have nothing. The best you can hope for is that maybe a family will find a use for in some way and that they'll educate you, train you and elevate you to a service class. The other families are very jealous of what they have. They covet what they don't have and go to great lengths to make sure that the status-quo is maintained."
So how is the first issue? Here are a few thoughts on it from around the web:
Welcome to Food or Comics?, where every week we talk about what comics we'd buy at our local comic shop based on certain spending limits — $15 and $30 — as well as what we'd get if we had extra money or a gift card to spend on a splurge item. I'm filling in this week for Michael May, who is off in Florida spending his splurge money on mouse ears and giant turkey legs.
Check out Diamond's release list or ComicList, and tell us what you're getting in our comments field.
Chris Arrant
If I had $15, I'd start of the week with Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples' Saga #7 (Image, $2.99). Saga has become a real bright spot in comics for me being sci-fi without being "sci-fi," being romance without being "romance," and being great at being great. It gives me the same excitement the way Bone, Strangers In Paradise and A Distant Soil did back in the early 90s. Next up would be Punk Rock Jesus #5 (DC/Vertigo, $2.99) by Sean Murphy. Murphy's really exceeded my expectations here, creating a nuanced and elaborate world that has great art as a bonus. You can really tell Murphy's been thinking about this story for awhile now. After that I'd get Invincible #97 (Image, $2.99), to finally get the truth behind the new Invincible, Zandale. I've been enticed by what's been teased so far, and I hope the inevitable return of Mark Grayson doesn't prevent me from seeing more of Zandale in the future. Last up with my $15 budget would be my call for the best superhero book on the stands today, Wolverine & The X-Men #20 (Marvel, $3.99). I feel like the title isn't getting the attention it deserves with Marvel NOW! upon us, but Jason Aaron and Nick Bradshaw are absolutely delivering it here.
If I had $30, I'd double back and double up on Brian Wood with Conan The Barbarian #10 (Dark Horse, $3.50) and The Massive #6 (Dark Horse, $3.50). The Massive has survived the monumental loss of artist Kristian Donaldson, forging on in Wood's story of one ship trying to survive in an ecological destitute Earth. Over at Conan The Barbarian, Declan Shalvey looks to be bringing the goods and showing he's more than a Marvel superhero artist. After that I'd get the second series debut of Where Is Jake Ellis? (Image, $3.50) by Nathan Edmondson and Tonci Zonjic. This is a mighty pairing, and seeing them peel back the layers on Jake Ellis has been fun.
It's time once again for our monthly trip through Previews looking for cool, new comics — now with 100 percent more JK Parkin! Michael May, Graeme McMillan, Chris Arrant and JK have each picked the five comics they're most anticipating in order to create a Top 20 (or so; we overlap sometimes) of the best new stuff coming out two months from now.
As usual, please feel free to play along in the comments. Tell us what we missed that you're looking forward to or – if you're a comics creator – mention your own stuff.
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47 Ronin #1 (Dark Horse, $3.99): Mike Richardson, Dark Horse's head honcho, teams with Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai to retell the story of the 47 ronin who avenged their master after he was forced to commit ritual suicide for assaulting a court official. It will be both very cool and a little odd to see Sakai drawing samurai that aren't anthropomorphic animals and aren't in black and white (the book's full color), but I've always admired his clean style. As an added bonus, Kazuo Koike of Lone Wolf and Cub fame consulted on the project, so this should be a treat.
Great Pacific #1 (Image Comics, $2.99): Joe Harris and Martin Morazzo have come up with a book that I just love the high concept behind: the heir to one of America's most successful oil companies moves to the infamous Great Pacific Garbage Patch and declares it a sovereign country. He then fights giant sea monsters, based on the preview art that's been released, which is an added bonus.
Marvel NOW!: This might be cheating, but Marvel has 10 new comics debuting in November under the Marvel NOW! banner. Mark Waid on Hulk? John Romita on Captain America? Matt Fraction writing Fantastic Four and FF? Jonathan Hickman on Avengers? Yeah, I'll just lump all these together and hope no one notices I'm gaming the system here …
Walt Disney's Donald Duck: A Christmas for Shacktown: Fantagraphics continues its series of high-end collections of the best of Carl Barks' duck stories, with the Christmas-themed third volume arriving just in time to be stuffed in somebody's stocking.
Retrovirus (Image Comics, $16.99): Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray's latest graphic novel, drawn by Norberto Fernandez, is about a research scientist who specializes in viruses heading to Antarctica to examine a perfectly preserved caveman. I'm a fan of Palmiotti and Gray's work together, from Jonah Hex to The Monolith (which gets the collection treatment in November), and this one sounds like it could be a lot of fun.
Happy Labor Day, Americans, and welcome, everybody, to What Are You Reading? Today our special guest is Paul Allor, writer of IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles spinoff, Fugitoid, as well as his own anthology Clockwork.
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Welcome to Food or Comics?, where every week we talk about what comics we'd buy at our local comic shop based on certain spending limits — $15 and $30 — as well as what we'd get if we had extra money or a gift card to spend on a "Splurge" item.
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Chris Arrant
If I had $15, I'd get one from almost every box–Image's Invincible #85 ($2.99), DC's DMZ #71 ($2.99), Marvel's Wolverine and The X-Men #2 ($3.99) and independent title RASL #12 ($3.50). Not much to say about any of these I haven't already said, except anytime Cory Walker draws a book I'd pay twice cover price.
If I had $30, I'd sneak out of Thanksgiving preparations to first get a book I was surprised I liked as much as I did, despite the last issue's ending: Shade #2 (DC, $2.99). One thing I wasn't amped to see was Deathstroke, but given James Robinson and Cully Hammer's track record I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Next up would be the epic (in my mind, at least) team-up of Warren Ellis and Michael Lark on Secret Avengers #19 (Marvel, $3.99). Seeing Ellis boil down the concept into "Run the mission. Don't get seen. Save the world." Hits me right between the eyes, and this new issue's preview has be salivating over it. Last up, I'd pay the giant size price tag for Fantastic Four #600 (Marvel, $7.99) although my patience has worn a little thin with ending the series then bringing it back for #600.
One of the more unique aspects of comics conventions in the United States is the general amount of creativity bursting at the seems. One of the biggest signs of this is the generosity that most artists have for doing rough sketches to attendees.
Generally artists will do these for free, or for a small fee, but if you can get your hands on one it's well worth the effort. I've been collecting sketches for several years at cons, and I thought myself the norm until I first glimpsed the themed sketchbook of Oni Press Editor-in-Chief James Lucas Jones.
In 2002, Jones began having artists and friends in the industry contribute to an ongoing sketchbook centered on the characters from the 2001 Wes Anderson film The Royal Tenenbaums. It's been years since I've seen it, and it's probably filled to the brim and Jones moved on to other themes. But it always sticks in my mind as one of the first themed con sketchbooks and one of the best. Here's a sample:
Conventions | A survey commissioned by the San Diego Convention Center Corp. reveals that Comic-Con International's 130,000 or so attendees pour a whopping $163 million into the local economy — quadruple what was previously thought. Surprisingly, this is the first official estimate of the event's financial impact. But as impressive as that figure is, convention center officials point out it doesn't take into account the money spent by the roughly 50 percent of con-goers who don't stay in hotels.
The survey's results were disclosed just as Comic-Con organizers are set to decide whether to remain in San Diego, or move to Anaheim or Los Angeles, after their contract expires in 2012 with the convention center. [The San Diego Union-Tribune]


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I am trying to populate 3 menus, 1st menu is created from mysql query and php and displays TVshows ( ie. Modern Family, Dexter, etc ), what I would like to do is once the TVShow is selected populate the next drop down with a new mysql query for seasons ( 1 ,2 ,3 etc.) , then populate a 3rd drop down via mysql query based off the first 2 options being selected for episode
The table is as follows | id | Title | Season | Episode | Extension | URL
I can get the first drop down to display with the following code
$sql="Select distinct title from TVShows";
echo "<select name='TVShow'><option value=''>Select TV Show</option>";
while($row = mysql_fetch_array($result))
echo "<option value=$row[title]>$row[title]</option>";
echo "</select>";
I have tried many examples but none seem to work right, I would like to be able to do this on the same page as opposed to having the user click submit to go to another page to select the second drop down.
I would like code to dynamically setup the 2nd dropdown based on the first choice, then dynamically setup the 3rd dropdown based on the 1st and second dropdowns


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The stars are gone from the Match Play Championship. Still alive are Ian Poulter and Hunter Mahan, the best in match play over the last few years.
Poulter added to his reputation as one tough customer Saturday when he beat Steve Stricker with one big putt after another, raising his record in this fickle format to 19-3-2 over the last four years.
Mahan outlasted U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson in 18 holes, leaving him two wins from joining Tiger Woods as the only repeat winners of this World Golf Championship. Mahan hasn't lost a match in two years, and even more impressive than his 11 straight wins is that he has gone 151 holes at Dove Mountain without trailing.
Poulter and Mahan meet this morning in the semifinals.
Matt Kuchar had no trouble against Robert Garrigus, building a 4-up lead through 10 holes and hanging on for a 3-and-2 win to reach the quarterfinals for the third straight year. He faces Jason Day of Australia, who won a tight match against Graeme McDowell in 18 holes.
Along with a perfect singles record in the Ryder Cup, Poulter has won the WGC version of the Match Play Championship and the World Match Play Championship in Spain in 2011. He wasn't aware of his record since 2010, nor did he sound terribly surprised.
"I'm pretty proud of it," he said. "Does it surprise me? I love match play."
That much is becoming abundantly clear. After he pulled away from Tim Clark of South Africa in the third round Saturday morning, he faced his toughest challenge yet in Stricker, who started his 46th birthday celebration by making eight birdies in a brilliantly played match against Scott Piercy in the third round.
Stricker holed a 30-foot putt on the final hole for the win, and then ran into someone who putted even better.
The match effectively turned on the third hole. After they traded birdies, Stricker stuffed his tee shot into 6 feet, while Poulter pulled his shot some 40 feet away above the ridge.
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Dust 514: Learning all skills will take 7 years, says CCP
Better shut the curtains, Dust 514 is going to take plenty of time to master.
The game has passive abilities that your character can learn through a progress bar that fills over time, even when you're not playing. While this can be compared to similar features in EvE, you can also receive new abilities by doing well and earning in battle.
A CCP team member confirmed to VG247 that, on average, it will take seven years to learn all of the skills that come packed on the disc. There are thousands to unlock, meaning you'll have plenty of say over what direction your character moves in.
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[AT: Mayeskii] By the river by AvaaranaWatch
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Awesome job on all of the detail and design!!!
Woah, nice shading!
interesting look to her
awesome work like her eyes to
Your anatomy is just getting better and better
And your backgrounds are just outstanding <3
Wonderful work hun, keep it up!
This looks beautiful! Good job on the background and character. The pose with her tail wrapped around her arm is really neat! :0
I still love that bikini top. Want! xD
amazing !
Looks great hun <3
Keep up the amazing work <3
Keep up the amazing work <3
This looks great
very pretty and sexy^^
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To get amped for a day game, the clubhouse gets a little violent. Do not attempt
The U.S. goalkeeper is taking no chances. Is this an overreaction?
We knew that she could fight and dance, and now we know that the 22-year-old can act a little bit too. Check out elaborate disguise
Youngster's ability to mimic Sylvester Stallone in this 1979 sequel is uncanny. Adorable
No sight? No problem. Watch him nail it
Creativity is the key to having fun. Can we join?
Olympic gymnast shows the skills that make her a favorite for gold. See her technique
The former Patriot is quite comfortable in his skin, which covers a 325-pound body. Ready for the modeling world
Now this is unbridled enthusiasm. See the reactions
And both games end in similar fashion. See their reactions


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Well the airport IS within walking distance.
Rideshares, free bus pass, bikeshare etc
There is an airport (SRQ) bordering campus which makes long distance travel fairly convenient. It is usually easy to get rides to local destinations from other students. There is a bus line that stops by campus which is free to use for NCF students, most people just ride-share though.
The bus stop is really conveniently located and public transportation in Sarasota is free to students. However there are many places you can't get to without a car and its easy to feel like you're trapped on campus. Sarasota's small airport is conveniantly located right across the street (within walking distance easily) from campus and that was a nice perk for sure.
You should probably do a rideshare thing. Because even though there's an airport right next to the school, it's expensive as hell and there are no buses or trains that take you very far
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Like most Floridian suburbs, Sarasota is sprawled. The public transportation is inefficient and seldom used by students. Students without cars tend to not get out very often. There is a bus system that New College students have free access to with their student IDs, though. Students often take the bus to get to Sarasota's main downtown area. Many use this system as a last resort, as it is often slow and not always incredibly reliable. Fortunately, for those who do have cars, New College is located close to many useful destinations. It is right on the main artery, US Route 41 Tamiami Trail, which includes most of what Sarasota and Bradenton have to offer.
Thanks to a reliable forum, students who lack a means of transportation promptly find rides whenever they need them. These offers range from trips to the supermarket to last-minute rides to Miami. Both of these scenarios happen on a regular basis. Unlike many other colleges, first-years are permitted to bring their cars to campus, which increases the likelihood of finding a ride.
Single rides are $2.50, and student passes are available.
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SDCC: "Gotham" Cast, Producers Tease Court of Owls, Cult of the Joker in S3
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Again, coinciding with First Second Books' Vampire Month, here's the next in our alphabet of comic book vampires!
It's the big bad voodoo daddy this time around!
The main man, Count Dracula himself, has made many comic book appearances, but his most prominent one is certainly the Tomb of Dracula series.
Said series really took off with #7, when Marv Wolfman came aboard as the writer to go with artists Gene Colan and Tom Palmer!
Dracula was the brilliant Carmen Sandiego of the book – the character whose actions drove the plot.
However, Dracula wasn't just some ephemeral figure – he showed up often, and was quite the tough guy, shown most notably when he went head to head with the Silver Surfer!!
After the series ended, Dracula popped up here and there…
Finally, though, Roger Stern got rid of Dracula once and for all in a dramatic (and quite awesome) storyline in Doctor Strange.
Of course, this being comics, Dracula has since returned.
Recently, Marvel gave him a mini-series (set in the past) where he fought, of all people, Apocalypse!!
Weird, huh?
While the Marvel series was the most famous, it was far from the only Dracula series out there over the years.
Here is just a taste…
Dracula sure is well represented in the world of comic books!!
Dracula just had to be the D choice really. Whilst Tomb of Dracula is far and away the bst vampire title ever I think its worth reporting that Wolfman/Colans Curse of Dracula had a great deal of potential and its a shame that it was so short-lived.
While one lives by the alphabet, one will die by the alphabet.
Give up the alphabet, Mr. Cronin, give up the alphabet.
The next alphabet list would be: W for werewolves, and then, Z for Zombies.
V, W, and Z.
Dunno what's for X and Y, tho'.
Tom's suggestion is kinda scary in the amoutn fo work it entails — an alphebatized a-z lists of TOPICS that could get an alphabetized A-Z list of them! yikes
X has got to be mutants.
Y could be Yellow characters — certainly there's a warning list of them in Oa somewhere… Or Y: the Last Man characters. Or Yancy Street members. Or young characters — anyone under 18. Bucky, the Archie gang, Teen Titans, Legionaires…
Awesome, Dracula vs. Zorro!
And I've always really liked that Tomb of Dracula #1 cover. Just something about it…
Hey, Brian, you forgot to list Dell's super-hero version of Dracula!
I think X should be a Comic Book Alphabet of Cool Things About Xemnu the Titan.
Dracula versus Silver Surfer? An idea that sounds so ridiculous that I almost have to read it. Dracula looks like he is wearing Doctor Strange's cape on the cover.
Love these alphabets!
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We just switched our site from being administered by a web hosting company to doing it ourselves. The hosting company always had the site locked down so tight that even though I had administrator privileges, I couldn't update WP, plugins, modify the theme or anything.
They have now, in their words, moved the site to a new server and given me full administrative control. There are a couple of things missing though. Only the incoming links displays on the dashboard. "Right now" and some of the other options I have access to on other WP installations I manage are not even available to select on the screen options pulldown. Also, the Posts sub-menu is not even available in the left sidebar.
Is there somewhere in the settings that these are turned off or on or do I have to edit something in the underlying site code?


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Obama Shows Off Sad Beige Suit for Summer
Not a good look.
President "Dad-Jeans Normcore" Obama stopped by the White House briefing room ahead of Labor Day to update the country on the crumbling world (ISIS in Iraq, Russia in Ukraine...), but because we're all fried from the torrential downpour of bad news and already approaching weekend mode, all anyone could focus on was his terrible khaki-ish suit. The off-tan color can only be described as pallid, the fabric too heavy for the season, and the fit not good enough to make up for the rest.
The best reactions so far:
Message from senior White House official: 'He loves that suit.'— Susan Page (@SusanPage) August 28, 2014
Obama is dressed like my grandpa every Sunday in August— Maya Rhodan (@m_rhodan) August 28, 2014
Obama doing this en route to a summer wedding?— jenni avins (@jenniavins) August 28, 2014
does obama have an early reservation at ruth chris after or— Jordan Valinsky (@jordan327) August 28, 2014
He got that suit at Men's White House— David Wyllie (@journodave) August 28, 2014
"And now for our church announcements. Whoever boxed in Sister Cora's Pinto, you're being towed." pic.twitter.com/oZM8rv6jPB— Tracy Clayton (@brokeymcpoverty) August 28, 2014
YES WE TAN— Ryan Teague Beckwith (@ryanbeckwith) August 28, 2014
The Emperor Has No Taste in Suits— Mark Hemingway (@Heminator) August 28, 2014
Summer suits are great, but they shouldn't be the color of your golf khakis. Something a few shades lighter if you're going to go that color— Jamelle Bouie (@jbouie) August 28, 2014
TaN Suit
I— Sarah Kliff (@sarahkliff) August 28, 2014
Suitghazi is an important moment for gender equity.— Matt Yglesias (@mattyglesias) August 28, 2014
Did the president announce we're going to war while we were busy making fun of his terrible suit?— Josh Barro (@jbarro) August 28, 2014
The Audacity of Taupe pic.twitter.com/3EC7NN0By8— Jared Keller (@jaredbkeller) August 28, 2014


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Parents Of Sleep-Deprived Teens Push For Later School Start Times
Scientists agree that teenagers naturally go to bed late and sleep late, too. But high school start times are traditionally very early. Proponents of later start times say they're finally getting traction. The result, they say, will be happier kids who do better in school.


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We've Slogged about this poor bastard before—now apparently known as "Bike Sex Man"—but he's made the news again:
Bike sex man placed on probation
A man caught trying to have sex with his bicycle has been sentenced to three years on probation. Robert Stewart, 51, admitted a sexually aggravated breach of the peace by conducting himself in a disorderly manner and simulating sex.
Sheriff Colin Miller also placed Stewart on the Sex Offenders Register for three years.
Mr Stewart was caught in the act with his bicycle by cleaners in his bedroom at the Aberley House Hostel in Ayr. Gail Davidson, prosecuting, told Ayr Sheriff Court: "They knocked on the door several times and there was no reply. "They used a master key to unlock the door and they then observed the accused wearing only a white t-shirt, naked from the waist down.
"The accused was holding the bike and moving his hips back and forth as if to simulate sex."
Both cleaners, who were "extremely shocked", told the hostel manager who called police.
What the fuck? He was alone, behind a locked door, in his own room—his own private room, not a shared room. And he didn't answer the door because he was having a wank. How was he supposed to know the FUCKING MORONS on the other side of the door had a key and were about let themselves in?
And for this offense—for beating off on a bike—this poor bastard lands on a sex offender registry. Because he's a danger to the public? No, because his sexual interests—assuming he's actually attracted to bikes, and wasn't just seeking new and different friction—make people uncomfortable. Check this quote out:
Sheriff Colin Miller told Stewart: "In almost four decades in the law I thought I had come across every perversion known to mankind, but this is a new one on me. I have never heard of a 'cycle-sexualist'."
Yeah, and you never would have, Sheriff Preening Douchebag, if Stewart's privacy hadn't been violated by a couple of prissy cleaning women, an idiotic hostel manager, and a police officers with way too much time on its hands. Christ!


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I have often seen decadent used to refer to a non-physical state, like a person who is spiritually or morally decadent. Could decadent be applied to something physical like a building or a town to describe a state of neglect and ruin? If not, what adjective could best describe this physical state?
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Decadent can be used that way (marked by decay or decline). However, I would not think of that definition first (and it's quite a way down on the link; seeing as the far more common meaning is having low morals and a great love of pleasure, money, etc). Therefore, I think you want decrepit or derelict or blight or dilapidated.
"Decadent" does not mean "decayed". It means "in a state of moral decline". A decadent building would not be dilapidated one; it would be a building so ostentatious as to suggest that its owner lacks any sense of the value of money.
I would suggest "down-at-the-heel."
One place to look might be this slightly down-at-the-heel town smack in England's center.
Just a louse of a husband, who deposits her in a down-at-the-heel apartment building and then immediately abandons her.
In consonance with "decadent," consider also "decaying."
He led me all the way to the decaying town and then opened up the factory's iron gate.
Decadent is certainly used to describe objects; google (images) Decadent Dining Room, or Decadent Carrot Cake and you'll find plenty of results.
It's notable almost all things described as decadent are opulent to the point of ostentatious; clearly not reflecting cultural decline but maybe reflecting moral decline : that someone would spend so much on aesthetics when the money could be used for a better purpose.
A synonym for decadent is self-indulgent. This almost certainly describes the carrot cake but decadent would apply to the eater of the cake, not the cake itself.
Does it describe the decor of a building? Perhaps it does, the owner may be self-indulgent and has spent a small fortune on his decadent home. Decadent (self-indulgent) applies to the owner in that case not really the building.
See here for an entire city described as decadent, but it means the people in the city. decadent Berlin
Slightly alternative theory (and it is just that)
There was an art movement in the late 19th to early 20th century called Aestheticism, and one branch of that movement was the Decadent movement. Presumably they took their name from the word decadent and their ideas about art focused on preferring the complicated to the simple and the artificial over natural. A decadent building is rarely simple or natural.
As the furnishings and design of a building could be construed as art, should the words for describing a decadent building actually be a Decadent building (with a capital d), showing that it reflects the values of the Decadent movement ?
According to the old digital dictionaries I have available, "decadent" was associated with a state of decay. So I think it would be legitimate for you to use it the way you describe.
However since the adjective is primarily used to describe moral decay, it would be interpreted as such, regardless of how you had meant it.
So ignoring whether it is correct or not, you would probably communicate your meaning more clearly by using an alternative from the thesaurus. I rather like "decaying" or "decayed"; also "rusted", "rotten", "degraded", "dilapidated" and "disintegrated". I also like "withered" but that probably applies better to organic subjects, as it is associated with drying up and wrinkling.
Looking up the definition for "decadence" reveals that the word literally means "to fall":
The full entry for "decadent" mentions "decay":
Decadent movement in late romantic arts and aesthetics was partly a reaction to paternalistic moralism. Instead of virtues decadents wanted to explore vices, instead of appreciating clarity and uplifting idealism of classical architecture decadents found pleasure in ruins. So you might say that that a dilapidated house is not in itself decadent but liking one most certainly is.


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Via Brian Heyman, the Yankees have placed Phil Hughes on anti-inflammatory medication even though all parties involve insist the right-hander is healthy. "I think you can look at every pitcher's arm and probably see some inflammation, " said Joe Girardi. While that's certainly true, this is still a little concerning just because the idea of an arm injury is scary. Something clearly isn't right with Hughes, and I suppose some inflammation is better the alternative, meaning something more serious.
Millwood superficially strong in Double-A start
Kevin Millwood made his first start outside of Extended Spring Training today, firing seven one-hit innings for Double-A Trenton. He lost the no-hitter with two outs in the sixth, throwing 88 pitches (53 strikes, 60.2%). It's good that he accomplished his goal of stretching his arm out and building strength, but the performance isn't as exciting as it appears on the surface.
Millwood walked four batters and struck out just three, generating just three (unofficial) swings-and-misses. Ten ground outs to five air outs is nice, but a guy with all that big league time shouldn't be walking that many guys or missing so few bats in Double-A. There's no word on his stuff – radar gun readings or what not – but I'm sure recent scouting reports of "terrible" still apply. Millwood said after the game that he isn't sure what the next step is, but his opt-out date is exactly two weeks away. He's got two more starts to show that he's still got something left in the tank, but right now I remain highly skeptical.
Checking in on Mark Melancon
Twelve months ago, righty reliever Mark Melancon was the sixth best prospect in the Yankees' farm system (in my opinion, anyway). He had always dominated the minors with a low-90's fastball and a hammer curveball, but struggled in his various stints with the big league team. In 15 career appearances with the Yankees, he allowed 20 hits and uncharacteristically walked ten in 20.1 IP, allowing 13 runs. Team officials were "always perplexed" by Melancon according to Buster Olney, because his strike-throwing ways never carried over into the big leagues.
The Yankees traded Melancon to Houston at the deadline as part of the Lance Berkman swap last summer, after he'd walked 31 in 56.1 IP at Triple-A. His control issues followed him back to Scranton, but Melancon has thrived in his short time with the Astros though, striking out 28 and walking just nine in 25.1 IP. He's allowed just four hits and a walk in eight scoreless innings this year, striking out nine with a ground ball rate near 70%. For whatever reason, it just didn't work in New York, but the Yankees didn't exactly give Melancon the biggest of leashes either. They had some relief depth and used it to fill another hole. It's the kind of move you expect a contender to make.
Nearly sent down, Hughes' concerns landed him on DL
When the Yanks placed Phil Hughes on the disabled list on Friday with what the team is terming a "dead arm," we originally reported the move as a demotion. Initial reports had Hughes heading to AAA to work on his stuff, but those were subsequently deemed false. It seems though that they weren't too far off the mark: The Yanks were going to send Phil Hughes to the minors before the pitcher intervened.
According to a George A. King III report in The Post today, Hughes' own reticence kept him in the Bronx but on the shelf. The club was going to send him down, but Hughes didn't feel more pitching would help his velocity woes. King writes, "Hughes couldn't exactly say what the problem was, but he didn't believe continuing to pitch — even in the minors — was the right way to inject life into his dead right arm." Hughes himself talked in more guarded tones. "After 30 pitches, there was nothing there. I felt like a reliever who had thrown four straight days," he said.
Clearly, that's not what you want to hear from your 24-year-old right-hander who was lined up to be the team's third starter this year. Hughes, who had no tests done before the DL trip, will start a long-toss program soon with an eye toward building up arm strength. It's worth noting that Phil's 192 innings last year were a career high by a significant amount. Hopefully, this truly is only a dead arm.
Garcia tames Rangers on rainy Saturday
With the stench of a record-setting six double plays still on their uniforms, the Yankees took the field on Saturday afternoon looking to get back on the winning side of things. The starting pitching has been sketchy at best early in the season, and everyone was understandably skeptical when Freddy Garcia toed the rubber in the first inning. Sweaty Freddy is already operating with a slim margin of error, but add in the fact that he'd thrown one inning in the last two-and-a-half weeks, and well … I was scared.
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Even without Josh Hamilton, the Rangers have a great offense. The lineup is deep and balanced, capable of beating you with power and/or speed. And they were no match for Garcia's slow, slower, and slowest approach. Sweaty Freddy threw 84 pitches on the afternoon, and not a single one clocked it at more than 87.5 mph according to PitchFX. He threw "fast"balls, curveballs, changeups, sliders, splitters, you name it. It was a good old fashioned junk festival, yet Texas squared very few pitches up and mustered just two hits off the Yankee starter.
It's impressive enough that Freddy silenced the Rangers bats like that, but it's even more impressive that he did it in an almost constant rain and brutal cold. He's been around, this guy has pitched through everything and it showed today. Garcia changed speeds not only with different pitches, but within the same pitch as well. One changeup would be 83, the next 78. As cliche as it sounds, he straight up "pitched" today, mixing everything up and keeping the Texas batters guessing. Tip your cap to the guy, I think CC Sabathia's seven shutout innings against the Twins two weeks ago is the only other game by a Yankees starter that tops this one. Freddy brought the pain on Saturday.
Of course, Garcia's fine pitching work was only half the battle, the Yankees had to score some runs as well. They took care of that right in the first inning, when Mark Teixeira clubbed his fifth homer of the season. Nick Swisher was on first after turning an 0-2 count into a 3-2 count and then into a single, so this shot counted for two. The most impressive thing about the homer? Tex was batting right-handed (against the lefty Derek Holland), and he hit it out to the opposite field. It was his first opposite field homerun as a right-handed batter since 2008, his fourth since 2005, and the tenth of his career. We're talking about a guy with 280 dingers to his credit.
Two innings later, Teixeira helped tack on what proved to be the game-winning run. Derek Jeter led the third inning off with a walk, then moved over to third on Swisher's double. Tex handled a 0-2 fastball and drove it to center, plenty deep enough for Jeter to jog home on the sacrifice fly. RBI's are stupid except when someone on your favorite team has a lot of them, and Teixeira now leads the American League with 14.
An Almost-Meltdown
Because he hadn't started in so long, Garcia was lifted after six innings even though his pitch count was still very manageable. Joba Chamberlain struck out two in a scoreless seventh, but things got out of hand in the eighth. Rafael Soriano, the all-important Eighth Inning Guy™, wasted no time giving the Rangers some life, allowing a leadoff ground-rule double to Mitch Moreland. A Julio Borbon ground ball move Moreland over to third, but then Soriano walked Ian Kinsler on five pitches. Just like that, Texas had the tying run at the plate with the heart of the order due up.
Elvis Andrus, who I still hate after his garbage infield hit barrage in the ALCS, slapped a single to right to plate the Rangers' first run and again put men on the corners. Michael Young followed that up with a junkie infield single, and all of a sudden the tying run was in scoring position (go-ahead run on first) with the 4-5-6 hitters due up. Soriano threw Adrian Beltre nothing but cutters and sliders, hanging a few but lucking out because they were either a) fouled back, or b) crushed deep into the outfield before being blown just foul by they wind. Serious, Beltre missed a three-run homer by about five feet, tops. The seventh pitch of the encounter resulted in a lead-preserving 4-6-3 double play, ending a 27-pitch outing for Soriano.
I guess the good news is that Rafi's missing velocity came back; he threw several pitches at 93-94 and averaged a little over 91. Soriano didn't get one swing-and-miss though, and he's already allowed six earned runs this year after allowing just a dozen total last year. There was talk after the game that he has trouble pitching in the cold (in fairness, it was ugly out today, cold and wet), but this guy spent the first five years of his career pitching in Seattle. You'd think he'd be used to it by now. If the cold really is that much of an issue, they're going to have to find someone to take his place on the roster if the Yankees make the postseason, because that kind of performance simply won't cut it.
After Soriano's near-blowup, Robinson Cano got the runs back with a two-run homer off the right field foul pole in the next half-inning. That was Holland's 112th pitch of the day, which seems completely ridiculous since a) it's April, b) they were losing, c) he's 24, and d) he spent nearly three months of last season on the disabled list with a shoulder issue. I get that Nolan Ryan wants to extend his pitchers and get to work a little deeper into games, but my goodness.
Alex Rodriguez left the game in the sixth inning with what was called "stiffness" in his lower back and oblique. Joe Girardi said after the game that he'll see how A-Rod feels tomorrow before deciding whether or to put him in the lineup. Given how great he looks at the plate, I wouldn't have any problem if they played it safe and gave Alex tomorrow off. Better one day now than a whole bunch later.
It's amazing how much better Jeter looks against left-handed pitching than he does against right-handed pitched. He only reached base once today (on that walk), but he also drove a ball deep to left-center that the wind knocked down. In the middle of the summer, that ball might have been a homerun, which would have been no small feat for the Cap'n.
Swisher and Andruw Jones had two hits apiece, and Curtis Granderson beat out an infield single. Mariano Rivera was himself in the ninth, reminding everyone what a real eight-figure reliever looks like after Soriano's sloppy inning.
Believe it or not, this was Garcia's first scoreless start of at least six innings since September 19th, 2006. For some perspective, the Yankees starter that day was … Jeff Karstens. Yeah, it's been a while.
WPA Graph & Box Score
MLB.com has the box score and video highlights, FanGraphs the nerd score.
Up Next
For the second straight weekend, the Yankees will play the rubber game of their series on ESPN's Sunday Night broadcast. CC Sabathia gets the ball against Alexi Ogando. Just win series, baby. Just win series.
Prospects on parade in Charleston win
I didn't get to post this last night, but the Yankees were well represented in this week's Prospect Hot Sheet. Jesus Montero and Slade Heathcott ranked as the eighth and ninth hottest prospects in the minors over the last week, while Ramon Flores got some love under the Helium Watch. Montero is certainly no stranger to the Hot Sheet, but this was the first time for Slade and Flores, who have been fantastic in the early going.
Apparently the Yankees signed some teenage Australian outfielder named Adam Silva over the winter. The article describes him as a "strapping lad and hard-working athlete who has made a tremendous impression on scouts and baseball officials over the past few years." So there's your scouting report, he's strapping.
Triple-A Scranton was rained out, though I'm not sure when they're going to make this one up. Mark Prior will be joining their bullpen tomorrow.
Double-A Trenton was rained out as well. They're going to play a doubleheader tomorrow. Kevin Millwood gets the ball in game one, Craig Heyer in game two.
Open Thread: Hughes' Throwing Program
As you know by now, the Yankees placed Phil Hughes on the disabled list yesterday so he could deal with what's being called a "dead arm phase." He'll begin a throwing program tomorrow according to Ian Begley, who reports that Hughes will throw long-toss on Sunday and Monday before resting on Tuesday. He's going to throw the ball on a line rather than up in the air, and Larry Rothschild is going to pay attention to his arm speed. The soonest he would throw off a mound is Wednesday, but that's not guaranteed. I don't care what they do, as long it gets Hughes right.
Anyway, here is your open thread for the night. The Mets and Braves are playing the second game of their doubleheader, and the MLB Network will be carrying a game as well. Who you see depends on where you live. You've also got NBA and NHL playoff action all over the place, so there's enough to keep you occupied on a rather miserable (weather-wise) night. You all know what to do, so have at it.


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Easy Tomato Sauce
Total Time
Prep 3 mins
Cook 25 mins
Easy to make, great on pizza or pasta. Adaptable. What more do you need?
Ingredients Nutrition
- 2 (400 g) cans tomatoes with juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 100 ml wine (optional)
- 1 tablespoon dried basil (optional)
- salt and pepper
- Puree tomatoes and garlic together (I use a hand blender).
- Heat puree and wine in medium saucepan until gently boiling.
- Cook for 20 minutes (for pasta sauce) to 30 minutes (pizza topping) over medium heat or until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in basil and seasonings.
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I needed a tomato sauce to use in Shredded Chicken for Enchiladas, Tostadas, Tacos... and this worked out wonderful. I didn't use any wine cause we didn't have any here. I also scaled this to half a recipe. Thanks so much for sharing :)


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I'm not sure what happened, but upon writing a new post, I discovered that there is now a big non-removable block of space between the title and content in my blog posts. I don't know how it got there, but somehow it is now on ALL of my past blog posts too. It is not on my pages however, only posts.
Here is a sample:
Does anyone know what this is and how to get rid of it? Any info would be very helpful. Thanks!


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This is my forward zone file:
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m6.ourlinuxtutorials.com is the hostname.
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IN NS m6.ourlinuxtutorials.com.
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m6.ourlinuxtutorials.com is the name server but it was not. That must have been error?
Also there are errors when the named was restarted:
[root@m6 named]# service named restart
Stopping named: [ OK ]
Starting named:
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NAHS news, August 18, 2010
The first week back at NAHS was a big success. The halls were filled with students catching up from the summer.
Congratulations to the football team for their victory over Tupelo at the pre-season scrimmage at Vaught Hemingway Stadium. The football team went on a retreat to Camp Armstrong July 26-28. They practiced twice a day working on team building/growth exercises. Former Ole Miss football player, Jason Cook, was the motivational speaker. The girl's basketball team went to the University of Tennessee where they focused on skills. The boy's soccer team won first place in the East Central Community College Tournament. The softball team won first place in the Booneville Summer League.
The NAHS Cheerleaders won Camp Champs, and they brought home the first place trophy for their home pom dance. Victoria Clift, Paige Witt, Lauren Teague, and Kaitlyn Cochran made All-Star Cheerleader. Nichole Roatan attended ICC Band Camp 2010, and got top drum major over Tupelo and Booneville High. Freshmen band camp took place on July 19 -23. The full band camp took place July 26-30.
Allie Vance attended the HOBY Leadership Conference. Out of 250 at the conference, Allie was one of the fifteen to be interviewed to go to Los Angeles. Zak Johnson attended the Honors Math and Technology Camp in New Mexico on July 10-15. There he had the privilege to fly a propeller airplane.
Our first football game is Friday night at Booneville; kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Be sure to check our school website www.nahighschool.com for our newest videos.
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Hanshou County
|Hanshou County
|Coordinates: 28°52′30″N 112°00′22″E / 28.875°N 112.006°ECoordinates: 28°52′30″N 112°00′22″E / 28.875°N 112.006°E[1]
|People's Republic of China
|Prefecture-level city
|Time zone
|China Standard (UTC+8)
Hanshou County (simplified Chinese: 汉寿县; traditional Chinese: 漢壽縣; pinyin: Hànshòu Xiàn) is under the administration of Changde, Hunan province, China. It occupies the southeastern corner of Changde City and borders the prefecture-level city of Yiyang to the south and east. It is located on the west of Dongting Lake, which is the second largest lake in China. Hanshou is a historical county. In the early Zhanguo Dynasty administration was established. Abundant source of waters and rivers make Hanshou a famous rice and fish producing area. Dongting Lake was once the largest lake in China, in the 1950s, the Chinese government encouraged plantation of rice and built many dams in the lake. The area of Dongting Lake schrank dramatically. Owing to the river network in this district, land traffic system was underdeveloped. The river Yuan Jiang splits the county into two parts, the so-called west lake region and the downtown region of Hanshou. Due to this fact, people from west lake region used to take a whole day to come all the way to the downtown because there was no bridge across the river, and cars and travelers have to count on the ferry to cross Yuan Jiang. In 2008 the Yuan Jiang Grand Bridge was put into use which brought great convenience to traffics across the river. Hanshou has a population of 780,000. Many young people leave the county as migrant workers to south and east coastal areas, e.g. Guangdong, Shanghai, etc., in the hope of finding better jobs and education opportunities for themselves and their next generation. Young children are left at home and often attended by their grandparents.Hanshou's economy relies mainly on agriculture. Rice, cotton, canola oil, green ramie, Italian aspens, various fishes from the Dongting lake, fleshes are the major products in the county. The settle-in of Zoomlion industrial park is deemed as a milestone for the industry development in this county. It brings as well a large amount of jobs to this region. Raw agricultural products are processed by some local companies and exported abroad, for example, onions are cooked and canned to export to Japan by private JiaodeChang, Italian aspens are fabricated by private Guozhen Wooden Co. into shining fire-resistant wedge joint board for house construction in North America. Other state-owned factories such as paper-making company, spinning mill went into bankruptcy several years ago due to environmental pollutions, corruption and low efficiency to compete in the market. In short, industry in this country is developing gradually with vast configuration change.The east part of the county, which is in the western Dongting Lake is protected by the state law as a wet land conservation area. Thousands of acres of reeds sprawl across the wet land. Thanks to the enforcement of state law, the local ecological system is quite less disturbed by human activities in the conservation area, it becomes an enjoyable habitat for hundreds types of fishes, birds and wild animals. A lot of tourists are attracted to the Western Dongting Lake National Wet Land Park to enjoy the peace and harmony of nature right on the edge of Dongting Lake.
- ^ Google (2014-07-02). "Hanshou" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2014-07-02.


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New $5,000 A Week" Forever" PCH TV Commercials Hit The Air!
Hello PCH fans! I'm pretty sure all of you dream about getting a surprise visit from the Prize Patrol with that Big Check in hand…but have you ever thought about how you would react? Since the PCH Prize Patrol visits are ALWAYS a surprise, it's a guarantee that our winners are always caught off guard! What could be better than a purely candid moment of watching a real winner's dream come true? The best part about these reactions, they KEEP coming every time the Prize Patrol delivers another check!
That's right, over the years we have had so many different reactions from our winners, and of course, we have many of them on camera! From over-the-top excitement to absolutely speechless, our winner's reactions are the BEST! In fact, they are so awesome that we've been featuring them on our PCH TV commercials for years! Our new batch of TV commercials will be starting THIS Monday, so keep your eyes open for them on all your favorite stations!
Can't wait until Monday to see what our new commercials have in store? Don't worry! As a special treat for you PCHSearch&Win blog readers, we are giving you a sneak peek at them – RIGHT NOW!
While we've had some fantastic reactions in the past, the brand new commercials will show some of the greatest reactions from our most recent winners! Watch them now!
My favorite part of the new PCH TV commercials is that they announce that our $5,000 a week "Forever" Prize is BACK! That's right, everyone!! On August 29th, you could win $5,000 a week for your life, plus after that, $5,000 a week for the life of someone you choose! And to make things even MORE exciting, this prize is GUARANTEED to be awarded on August 29! No ifs, ands or buts about it!
Want to know how YOU can get a chance to experience a life changing moment of your own? Head on over to PCHSearch&Win and start searching! Remember, with your first search of the day, you get an entry for the $5,000 a week "Forever" Prize! Hurry up and start searching now! Who knows…maybe YOUR reaction will appear in the next PCH TV commercials!
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Re: 800 LOAN MART and personal loan experience :(
I am stuck at home, working from the comfort of my sofa (beats a sick day) and watching daytime tv while I'm working. Those "Western Sky" ads keep showing on Spike, so I looked them up. a 10k loan, nets the borrower 9925, payments of over 700 for 84 months.. almost 70% interest. it works out to paying back 64k for a 10k loan. and since it IS a reservation, they don't have to follow the same rules. Its painful to think people HAVE to turn to this predatory lending to survive. I'm glad you came here and found other options.
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AUSTIN (AP) - Another nine-win season translated into another raise for Texas coach Mack Brown.
University officials on Tuesday rewarded Brown with a raise that will increase his annual salary from $1 million to $1.45 million. The raise keeps Brown among the 10 highest paid college coaches, said athletic director DeLoss Dodds.
Brown has led No. 12 Texas to three consecutive nine-win seasons, a first for the Longhorns since 1981-83. Texas (9-2) has won six straight this season and will play No. 8 Oregon (9-2) in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 29 in San Diego.
After guiding the Lonhorns to a 9-3 record in 1998, Brown was given a raise and contract extension to keep him at Texas until 2008.
"I appreciate the continued commitment to our football program from the University of Texas," Brown said in a statement released by the school. "I'm proud to be the head coach of the Longhorns."
Dodds made it clear the university felt it needed to raise Brown's salary to keep the Texas job as one of the game's most prestigous coaching positions.
The high salaries paid the head coaches courted to new jobs also played a role.
"It is very important that the head football coach at Texas remains in the upper echelon of coaching compensation," Dodds said.
"This raise is in response to the current demand in the coaching marketplace and a well-deserved reward for Mack's hard work and dedication."
Including his past two years at North Carolina, Brown joins Florida State's Bobby Bowden, Florida's Steve Spurrier and Kansas State's Bill Snyder as the only Division I-A coaches to guide their teams to five straight nine-win seasons.
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Man, long time since I've posted here ! The place looks very different! Might as well throw a few things up.
Thanks for the comments everyone! I appreciate it.
some photo studies for the...
Man, long time since I've posted here ! The place looks very different! Might as well throw a few things up.
Thanks for the comments everyone! I appreciate it.
some photo studies for the...
Nice one Luis, love it. My only thought might be not to have the buildings 'faces' directly facing the camera. It flattens things out a bit. If there were looking in towards the center more that...
Albino- Thanks for the feedback, and I'm loving your image! I'm wondering what you mean by a bit more 'air' though?
Hey peoples! I'm embarking on a mission to learn how to paint landscapes from imagination, and I reckon participating in the EoW's is a great way to make that happen ! So hopefully will be completing...
thanks prsnsweeney
toko: Thanks mate! I would totally recommend Ashtons. Great place to work on your figure drawing and form knowledge.
xbert: Thanks :) :)
the still life for the scholarship folio
NickyBeats: Thanks ! I'm glad it could inspire you a little :)
Object, mark, lennon: Thank you !
A couple landscapesss. the beach one is part of the portfolio the last post's pictures were...
Thanks !!
Here's a portrait painting and figure drawing for a scholarsihp portfolio that I submitted last week.
This was a very exciting and inspiring place to be inside.
Thank you !
Tigermilk: Thank you ! I will :)
ccsears: Thank you so much, this means a lot coming from you :) I really appreciate you taking the time to look through my stuff, and I'm super happy you enjoyed...
Thanks ! :)
Some more of the 12"x16" paintings
Thanks everyone ! :)
Here's some oil paintings . each is 12"x16"
Thanks peopless !! :)
Seem to be entirely unable to keep up a steady flow of updating. Silly me.
Here's a little bit of a little bit. First really "polished" personal digital painting for...
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oh man oh man. my brain just exploded. The studies of the arms http://www.erikgist.com/images/anat4.jpg . Set as desktop background. I gota scoop my grey matter back up and DRAWW!
oh man, this stuff is gold! thank you :)
man, can't wait to leaf through this moleskine when it's finished ;)
thanks rod :) appreciate it. should definitely catch up soon. you need anything framed? I'm planning on making a trip to art scene in a couple weeks ;)
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man I can't wait to see the full body of works as a whole for the shows in 2011. you dirty dog you.
I'm not sure what you're talking about krome and applying to places? I haven't applied anywhere,...
jigje, ryanoir, knut-, Black Spo, matt, kischi: Thank you all very much!!
a few more school studies from the past .. year? got more I will post later when the uploader isn't going so slow!
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Convocation and Reunions 2016
Convocation & Reunions 2016
Classes celebrating reunions include:
1956—60th Reunion Class
1961—55th Reunion Class
1966—50th Reunion Class
1970, 1971, & 1972 Cluster
1991—25th Reunion Class
2005, 2006 & 2007 Cluster Reunion
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 (and 2016) Recent Grads
If you'd like to be involved in planning your class reunion, please e-mail email@example.com
If you missed Convocation & Reunions 2015, you can still see highlights!
Roughly 300 alumni and friends came together on the Quad October 21-23 to hear lectures and sermons, catch up with their classmates, and celebrate their YDS experience in numerous other ways at Convocation and Reunions 2015.
Among the highlights: this rousing sermon by Bishop Michael Curry '78 M.Div. (embedded below) and this photo gallery we put together to capture the spirit of the event. (Most of the photographs come courtesy of Tom Ficklin '75 M.Div., to whom we send a hearty thank-you.)
Watch more of Convocation & Reunions 2015 on the YDS Livestream Channel.


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I can successfully ping an external IP address from my IIS server when connected via terminal services from a command line.
However, when I set up my web application to do the same thing, the ping fails. The site is running under the context of the anonymous account.
Are there permissions that I need to fix to get the ping to work within the web app?
Update: It does run successfully if I run the web app under the context of an admin account on the machine.


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It hasn't done much to me, I started buying stuff around June and within a couple of months ended up with like 45 bottles :(
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I love me some Quorum! And yes, Quorum Silver is very nice, makes be feel like I've been carpentering or something, very vibrant scent for me! And for their price they're unbeatable!
I would...
I put my finger over the top and turn it over. That only gets a touch of the fragrance though, so you have to do it a lot, but it gives control.
Cover - Tip - Wipe :)
The plastic thing pretty...
Yves Saint Laurent's Kouros for me as well!
This is such an interesting scent, ordered a sample to test my liking of it, and as much as I do like it, not sure how often I'd get to wear it :) And...
Well I decided to order Grey Flannel and Yatagan, will see which works best :) Thanks for the input, I'll definitely refer back when I need some legit information :)
Hey there, is it feasibly to make a shower gel, etc, out of a fragrance? Like if took unscented soap or something, and just mixed in some Antaeus or something, would it effectively make a scented...
Thanks for the responses guys! I'm diggin' the Grey Flannel suggestion, after reading on it, it sounds pretty good. And something I'd wear anyways.
I like that Yatagan has another vote.
I mean really, I can buy a 100ml bottle of Antaeus for 60 from FragranceNet.
Or I can go to a store, pay retail of 78.
But ThePerfumedCourt somehow thinks a 30ml bottle of it should cost 87...
Strange question yes, but I've got an Elizabethan period murder mystery coming up where I play a courtier and man who is trying to wed Queen Elizabeth, and I like going to Renaissance festivals.
Alrighty, I'm new to basenotes. Been on the site for about a month researching and stuff, and I love it! I don't know what got me into fragrances, I think it was after going to the Galleria in...
Ok, different question, since you've much more experience than me (I've seen a great many of your reviews in my ever building obsession), would you generally trust them, or not? Like if you ordered...
That's pretty intriguing SirSlarty! So does that basically mean that the juice inside it probably ok? But possibly diluted? Am I understanding that right? Should I return the bottles? Sorry if...
Hmm, ok then cmax, I was hoping so :D If anyone knows exactly why I'd love to know though!
And sixister, if they "fell of a truck," I wish they'd price them as such ;) Practically retail...
I've searched and found no answer to this :( I've ordred from Fragrancenet and Scentedmonkey and I've received 3 bottles now with the lot numbers cut off of the sticker on the bottles. They were:


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Hey everyone!
I've been working on my custom menu for a while now.
And I can't seem to understand why it is not working.
This is my blog: http://www.tech-heads.com
Here is what i have done so far:
Added this code to functions:
<?php add_action('init', 'register_custom_menu');
function register_custom_menu() {
register_nav_menu('custom_menu', __('Custom Menu'));
} ?>
Then I added this code to my Header.php:
<?php wp_nav_menu(array('menu' => 'custom_menu')); ?>
Here is when it become tricky.
When I use the following code:

<?php wp_nav_menu(array('menu' => 'custom_menu')); ?>
The Menu works, but it is not styled at all! Note, i'm using a pre made theme.
However when i try this:

<?php wp_nav_menu(array('menu' => 'custom_menu')); ?>
This doesn't work. This is with the styling and everything.
What is weird though is, when you refresh the page a lot, by pressing the logo, you will see that sometime the menu displays the disappears.
I really need this to be working.
Here is what used to work(just listed categories)

<?php wp_list_categories('exclude=1&hide_empty=0&orderby=name&show_count=0&use_desc_for_title=1&title_li='); ?>
And this worked fine, but i wanted to make a Custom Menu.


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Their is pretty, their is beautiful, and their is Awesome. How do you think this lady makes me feel in the photo?. Hmm, I know. Thanks for sharing.
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text: Can anyone take a look at this site and tell me possibly what plugin is being used for the rotating image thing on the home page? I have looked at the source code, but I haven't been able to figure it out on my own. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance!