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Six Gun investigated Castle Destro in Patagonia alongside Cover Girl and Hat Trick. He was killed by a large security robot Destro left behind when Cobra collected him.[1]
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Brazilian Morning
Jo awoke to the sound of parrots crying out somewhere in the trees outside their hotel. It was such a wild and foreign sound, something she associated with television when she was a girl; specials usually accompanied by grainy footage of crocodiles and dark natives in smoky huts. She turned over on her back wondering to herself why something as very Earth-like as parrots should seem so unbelievable and exotic. She'd been on other planets; for pity's sake, she'd even been in another, alternate universe once. The only exotic thing about parrots was, well, that they weren't normally found outside the window of her flat back in Britain. Right? And yet…
They were heralds, she thought, heralds of the new world of Jo Gr…Jones. So what if it was 'only' on Earth? It was so utterly different from Britain it might as well be another planet. And she didn't have to worry about any kind of monster here that couldn't readily be looked up in an encyclopedia. She didn't have to be the completely ignorant one; it was on her home turf, literally. There was a certain freedom in that, a steadiness.
She held up her left hand and turned it in the dim morning light filtering through the wooden window-shutters. The ring was only a cheap one. She and Cliff agreed that it would've been a ridiculous waste of their resources to buy jewelry when they needed so many supplies - but he had really wanted her to have a wedding ring. His scant money being already tied up, she'd finally convinced him to trade in one of her own old rings, a former gift from her uncle, for a set of used wedding bands at a shop in Cardiff. The other had merely been a birthday gift, this one meant far more.
She adjusted the ring, then turned on her pillow to gaze at the man beside her. He was a creative, handsome, intelligent scientist. And what was even better, she thought, tracing a light finger through his long hair, he was her creative, handsome, intelligent scientist. He shifted in his sleep and she gently laid her head on his chest, listening to the strong, singular heartbeat. And he was human, she thought, inarguably, completely human.
Her eyes looked beyond him, at the strange blue gem that shone on the bedside table, half-hidden by an open guide book about the Amazon basin. All the universe, all the planets, all the civilizations and creatures of creation for all of time. That was what he'd offered her, her other suitor, so to speak. She smiled to herself to think of him that way, the Doctor as a suitor - how he would've protested and blustered if she'd ever said such a thing aloud. Yet it was true, in a way.
A finger of dawn slipped through the cracked shutters and touched the crystal, mysterious, complex and beautiful. She blinked at its depths for a moment, then turned away.
He'd been a suitor for her time and attention, perhaps, but nothing more. A companion, a friend to travel with, yes, but he would never belong to anyone. He could never have given her this, this wonderfully fulfilling and completely human love.
They were a bit alike, her two 'suitors' - but this one… she turned her eyes back to Cliff's sleeping face, his long lashes against his cheeks. Yes, this one was hers.


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With two more 2011 Iowa running back offerees off the table this week:
1.) Jameel Poteat / (Bishop McDevitt HS / 4-star (No. 15 RB overall) - Pitt
2.) Justice Hayes / (Grand Blanc Community HS) / 4-star (No. 16 RB overall) – Notre Dame
It's not time for Iowa fans to panic just yet, but the pool at running back for 2011 is getting smaller.
It's time for HawkeyeInsider.com to break down what Iowa's future might have to offer in the coming months when it comes to running back.
First and foremost, the Hawkeyes would like to take two running backs in 2011, speed and power.
At this point, there are still four known offers extended to running backs who have not committed elsewhere. Of the four, one has narrowed down his choices to six schools and is not considering Iowa.
Rodney Coe - (Edwardsville HS in Illinois) 6-3/240/4.67
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"I wanted to get a look at the offense, and I could see myself running the ball back there," he said after a visit. "They really did a good job of showing me how they would use me."
Coe is your power back. He has been described as a running back in a defensive end's body. He doesn't have the fastest motor, but his strength and vision will allow him to be a big time back in whatever conference he decides to play in.
Schools he's considering besides Iowa: Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kansas State, Miami, Michigan State, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
Melvin Gordon- (Bradford HS in Wisconsin) 6-1/185/4.50
Scout.com 3-star player (No. 54 RB overall)
"They've got a great head coach," he said about Kirk Ferentz. "He always steers them in the right direction and I like how he's real. He's straightforward and tells you things that are true."
The only drawback about Gordon is everyone involved will have to be patient. The 2011 prospect wants to take all of his official visits in the fall.
Schools he's considering besides Iowa: Tennessee, Wisconsin, Alabama (no offer), Michigan State and Cincinnati.
Darrian Miller - (Blue Springs HS in Missouri) 5-11/195/4.49
Scout.com 3-star player (No. 56 RB overall)
"I would say Iowa is the hardest one recruiting me out of the whole bunch. I have been staying in contact with Coach Ferentz a lot and I check in with Coach Johnson from time to time," said Johnson. "I feel really wanted when he (Coach Ferentz) is staying in contact with me. I haven't even met him in person and he is still wanting me to stay in touch with him over the phone and stuff."
Miller is planning on taking an official visit to Iowa City, but once again the Hawks will have to wait at least a few months to snag him. While it seems like they have a good chance, will they get nervous and look else where?
Schools he's considering besides Iowa: Kansas, Kansas State, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
It's only the end of July, but many are already wondering if another running back offer will go out soon? The coaching staff wants at least one of these three backs, but will more than likely have to wait until late in the season to get a commitment. While we don't expect any new offers to go out in the near future, we wouldn't be surprised if Iowa evaluates some early games in 2010 to find another running back target or two.


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The House Interior Appropriation Committee has passed a spending bill that would mean fewer protections for species at risk of extinction, more pesticides in our waters and less funding for our national wildlife refuges and other crucial conservation priorities. This bill is an attack on the natural treasures that are our children's and grandchildren's inheritance.
We must protect God's creatures and their environment, as they do not have a voice, and are not given a choice.
The Las Vegas-San Miguel County chapter of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life held its overnight event on June 10 and 11 at the West Las Vegas High School Frank Herrera football sports complex. It was preceded by the survivors' reception on June 9 at The Night Owl. Entertainment was provided by El Trio Los Gallos. Alta Vista Regional Hospital provided all the refreshments.
It was with tears in my eyes that I read and reread the wonderfully written article about our beloved Gene Torres (Optic, July 1 edition). When we built our house south of Romeroville in 1999, our builder's wife said that if I took up golf she would play with me. So I became one of the thousands of students who learned to love and play golf because of Gene.
The community of Holman has been offered another town hall meeting by the Post Office, in redress for the first very unsatisfactory meeting that was held on April 19 of this year at the Mora Post Office. It will be held in the small gymnasium at Mora Independent Schools on Wednesday, July 20, from 5:30 p.m. until done.
As a community, we very much appreciate this gracious concession by the Post Office, and we look forward to a pleasant, productive meeting in which our concerns are voiced and heard.
A small thing, perhaps, but to my mind deserving of major-league kudos. I speak of Community First Bank which, during its renovation of the Murphey's Drugs building, had the wholesome good-heartedness to include benches along the two outside walls of their new offices.
To our fellow citizens of the Las Vegas community:
There is much wisdom in the saying, "What you do to one of us, you do to all of us," especially as it relates to the recent desecration of 30 Jewish graves in the historic Montifiore Cemetery and seven in the Masonic Cemetery.
As yet there is no proof the destruction of headstones was carried out because of racism, anti-Semitism or some other kind of intentional hate-based belief system or desire to intentionally inflict fear or pain.
We appreciate the front page coverage the Optic gave to the recent desecration of tombstones in Las Vegas cemeteries. It is difficult to understand the motivations of those involved. We hope that those responsible will quickly be apprehended and that all in the community will agree that such behavior has no place among us.
Respect for others is an important community value. This means that we avoid abusing each other when we are alive and we respect each others' graves when we are dead. How could anyone forget that?
Many people in this community know me as a passionate defender of the right of Palestinians to live free of Israeli oppression. People also know me as opposed to the United States offering no-strings-attached support to Israel. However, I write today to strongly condemn the vandalism of the Jewish cemetery here in Las Vegas.
When I first read Mr. (Reies) Tijerina's remark in the June 10 Optic about "the Jews who made bombs that could destroy humanity," I was appalled that the well-spoken, politically astute advocate for the Chicano movement, could make such a blatantly ignorant, if not hateful, comment, seemingly oblivious to the entire context of World War II and the fact that Germany, among others, were also trying to develop a bomb.
This letter is in reference to the article printed on May 6 in the Las Vegas Optic regarding statements made by the Las Vegas City Schools Business Manager Myrna Garcia.
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The Immemorial Mass of All Ages is Probably the Only Place Anyone Evangelizes in the Modern Church Any More
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Edit: URGENT — Bugnini Liturgy in trouble and in decline in Western world due to religious indifferentism, and it doesn't matter how many Gospel/Folk/Easy Listening 70s Power Pop you include. If there isn't enough evangelization going on in places where the Immemorial Mass of All Ages is being said, it's actually forbidden or frowned upon in diocesan parishes. Why evangelize when your liturgy resembles that of the Methodists and Lutherans down the street? And if the Mass crowd stuck in the 60s with St. Louis Jesuits are indifferent to evangelization, hasn't the Pope himself spoken out against proselytism and made statements which frustrate evangelism in the first place? If evangelization is a dirty word anywhere, it's in the run-of-the-mill ho-hum diocesan parish.
Here's an excellent response to Msgr. Charles Pope's urgent call for more evangelization (As if traditionalist Catholics don't). Actually, traditionalists are most likely to be the only people in the Church who bother.
SEVERAL YEARS AGO, Msgr. Charles Pope made headlines when an Archdiocesan blog published his defense of Gospel music for the Roman Catholic liturgy. While I appreciate the genre of Gospel music—and some pieces are lovely—I was troubled by his assertions with respect to music history. 1 On 7 January, Msgr. Pope wrote a piece for the NATIONAL CATHOLIC REGISTER with a sensational title:
"Urgent Warning About the Future of the Traditional Latin Mass"
Throughout his article, Msgr. Pope says things like: "The Traditional Latin Mass appeals to a certain niche group of Catholics, but the number in that group appears to have reached its maximum." He keeps referring to a "ceiling" that's been reached, making inexplicable references to "20 years ago, when the Solemn Mass was thriving." His description of the EF early years does not match my recollection of the 1990s, nor accounts by pioneers like Fr. Michael Irwin (one of the first FSSP priests assigned to the USA).
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"Most Facebook gaming takes place during the workday," said hank Halley, chief operating officer of Disruptor Beam.
And sitting down is a bald man who looks like hank from Breaking Bad.
That is exactly the thing that allows hank to cut Jesse some slack.
Geithner also claims that former treasury secretary hank Paulson apologized to him for saddling him with Barofsky.
Franks answer was to strip off his middy blouse, an action followed by hank.
I can take you to the city in a jiffy and then come back for hank.
hank stood behind the high pine bar, a broad but nervous grin on his round, red face.
The Woozy sat upon his square haunches to examine hank with care.
Well, hank's enthusiasm and devotion were hardly of what you would call the purest type.
late 13c., probably from a Scandinavian source, e.g. Old Norse honk, hank "clasp, hank," related to hang (v.).
masc. proper name, in the Old Testament the brother of Moses, from Hebrew Aharon, probably of Egyptian origin. The Arabic form is Harun. Aaron's beard as a type of herb is from 1540s.


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- Full breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks each day
- Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks
- Unlimited international and domestic premium brand alcoholic beverages
- 5 specialty themed restaurants (4 Ã la carte Restaurants and one international buffet), a snack bar plus 5 chic bars.
- 24-hour room service
- Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues
- Pool and beach wait service
- No reservations at specialty restaurants
- No wristbands required
- Two pristine swimming pools including a separate adults-only pool
- Beachside and marina side (adults only) heated Jacuzzi
- Indoor theater
- Fitness center
- Live nightly entertainment
- Non smoking guest rooms
- Dreams Spa by Pevonia full-service spa and beauty salon
- Explorerâs Club for Kids with supervised activities for children 3-12 years old
- All taxes and gratuities
- 30-person oceanfront Jacuzzi(adults only)
- Natural saltwater pool
- Currency exchange
- Business services
- Conference rooms
- Shopping and newstand
- Car-rental
- Wedding, honeymoon, spa, golf, scuba dive and vow renewal packages
- Wedding gazebo
- Internet*
- Tours and excursions*
- Babysitting*
- Laundry and dry cleaning services*
- Shopping gallery*
- Medical facility*
- Private candlelit seaside dinner for two (reservations required)*
* Additional cost may apply
- Sailboats, kayaks
- Snorkeling
- Ocean trampoline
- Board games
- Volleyball and beach volleyball
- Bicycle center
- Yoga
- Aerobics and water aerobics
- Hobie cats
- Ocean climbing iceberg
- Euro-Bungee
- Ping-pong
- Mini Golf
- Dolhinarium
- Teens Activity Program
- Dance, cooking, and Spanish lessons
- Introductory scuba diving lessons in pool
- Big screen movies on the beach
- Spectacular live performances
- Theme nights & festive outdoor events
- Gold Palm Certified Diving Center*
- Nearby tennis courts*
- Championship golf courses nearby*
- Painting and ceramics*
- Tours and excursions.*
* Additional cost may apply.
Pro Dive Mexico is a PADI 5 STAR Gold Palm scuba centre, recognized with the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC award, and based at several luxury resorts. One of their most prestigious scuba centre is based at our 5 Star luxury Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa, providing daily scuba excursions, snorkel trips, scuba training and some other great excursions for all our guests. Their certified PADI instructors will guide our guests to one of the many incredible coral reefs, or offer scuba training for beginning divers, all the way up to seasoned warriors. For our guests without scuba diving experience who wish to âget their feet wetâ, our patient experts are ready to safely introduce them by free daily pool lessons and demonstrations. Itâs a thrill and inviting sight to see all the professional equipment lined up, on the edges of your pool for these courtesy demonstrations. For those guests who desire an experience atop the waves rather then beneath them, a multitude of courtesy equipment, watercraft sports and activities will be provided. Our guests can embark on an educational sailing or kayaking excursion under the supervision of their experienced staff. With Pro Dive Mexico youâre not getting just another hotel water sports service. Youâre getting a totalimmersion experience, limited only by your own desire and imaginations. Our staff is multilingual, and every team member is CPR and first aid trained. As one of the most trusted companies in the business, they have been awarded several prestigious titles, including the PADI 5 STAR GOLD PALM and official recognition as a NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Dive Centre. Only three in Mexico. We invite you to experience our quality of services and discover the truly amazing treasures of the Riviera Maya.
Our supervised Explorerâs Club keeps your kids totally entertained with exciting games, adventure and exploration. The Explorer's Club, included in your Unlimited-Luxury® privileges, is wonderful not only for kids who have the time of their lives â but for parents who finally get time of their own. Created especially for youngsters 3-12 years old, all Explorer's Clubs are fully and professionally supervised and filled with adventures kids will really enjoy and treasure. Activities include sandcastle competitions, arts and crafts, big-screen movies on the beach and weekly campout adventure where children sleep in tents on the beach or at the club â with parentâs approval of course. Open from 9:00am â 10:00pm daily. Beeper system is available to reach parents.
For those guests seeking a sanctuary for the senses, Dreams Spa by Pevonia, covering nearly 2583.34 square feet/240 m2, offers a sublime atmosphere of pure indulgence combining hydrotherapy and indigenous treatments creating a refreshing invigorating and peaceful experience.
- 5 treatment rooms
- 3 Singles Treatment Suites
- 2 Couples Treatment Suites
- Full spa menu of body treatments and rejuvenating therapies
- Relaxation area with a fountain and fresh fruit juice bar
- Steam bath
- Sauna
- Large outdoor Jacuzzis
- Outdoor massage palapas
- Facial treatments
- Full-service beauty salon
- Spa boutique
- Soothing indoor massage rooms
- Teens & kids spa treatments
- Prestigious skin care line products
- Brand Name Products: Pevonia
*Additional charges apply
Hours: 6:00 am â 9:00 pm
Our modern fully-equipped Fitness Center, spanning nearly 650 square feet/60 square meters, offers a full range of cardio, lifting and stretching equipment. A great place to warm up, workout, stretch or cool down.
The fitness center includes:
- Free weights
- 2 Treadmills
- 2 Lifecycles
- 2 Stair climbers
- 2 Cross trainers
Complimentary Greens Fees at The Riviera Maya Golf Club
One round of complimentary greens fees per person, per day at The Riviera Maya Golf Club through April 30, 2014. Spanning nearly 12,000 yards, this 36-hole course development currently offers a 7,843 yard,18-hole championship course, an additional 1,356 yard 9-hole par 3 golf course, a driving range, practice green, pro shop, club and shoe rental services, restaurant and snack bar.
Details of the offer are as follows:
- From now through April 30th, 2012, guests playing will incur a $45 premium tee time charge plus $45 cart rental per person.
- Premium tee times are before 1:30 pm from now through April 1st, 2012.
- Premium tee times are before 2:30pm from April 2nd, 2012 through April 30th, 2012.
- From May 1, 2012 through October 30, 2012, guests playing before 2:30 pm will incur a $35 premium tee time charge plus $45 per person for a GPS equipped cart rental.
- From October 31, 2012 through December 23, 2012, guests playing before 1:30 pm will incur a $35 premium tee time charge plus $45 per person for a GPS equipped cart rental.
- From December 24, 2012 through April 30, 2013, guests who play before 1:30 pm will incur a $35 premium tee time charge plus $55 per person for a GPS equipped cart rental.
- From May 1, 2013 through October 30, 2013, guests playing before 2:30 pm will incur a $30 premium tee time charge plus $50 per person for a GPS equipped cart rental.
- From October 31, 2013 thru December 23, 2013, guests who play before 1:30 pm will incur a $30 premium tee time charge plus $50 per person for a GPS equipped cart rental.
- From December 24, 2013 through April 30, 2014, guests who play before 1:30 pm will incur a $35 premium tee time charge plus $60 per person for a GPS equipped cart rental.
Guests must arrange their tee time within 45 days to 24 hours in advance with the resort concierge and must provide a credit card at the time of booking. The concierge will then issue guests a coupon, which will grant them access to the golf course.
If a guest chooses to cancel or reschedule their tee time, they must do so at least 24 hours in advance. If a guest neglects to a cancel within 24 hours in advance, the credit card on file will be charged the $100 no-show penalty.
All tee times are subject to availability.
Guests choosing to play after the premium tee times listed above will only be charged for the GPS-equipped golf cart. Golf cart rates are per person and vary depending on time period listed above.
Unlimited Connectivity
Free Wi-Fi and free international calling to the US, Canada and Mexico is available to guests through the Unlimited Connectivity app. This complimentary mobile and tablet app allows guests to stay connected to those they are with, as well as friends and family back home. Utilizing the app call feature, guests can make calls to the US, Canada and local landlines using the resortâs Wi-Fi connection, without incurring any cell phone roaming charges. Guest can also contact the resort staff directly to book spa appointments, housekeeping, order room service and more. The app is full of information about dining, resort activities, local attractions and more that will enhance your stay. The app is available in the Apple, Android and Windows app stores.
Social Responsibility
Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa is committed to making the world a greener place. The resort staff works together to promote a socially responsible environment to our guests, such as participating in beach cleanup programs and promoting & selling locally produced goods. To further show their commitment, Dreams Puerto Aventuras is involved in various green programs and initiatives:
Your Unlimited-Luxury® experience means unlimited gourmet dining. Six internationally themed restaurants serve luscious fare in stunning outdoor and indoor settings. No reservations, wristbands or coupons are required. Lounging on the terrace, relaxing by the pool or strolling on the beach, your every appetite is satisfied by waiters who are happy to serve you.
- Breakfast 7 a.m. â 11 a.m.; Lunch 12:30 p.m. â 3 p.m.; Dinner 6 p.m. â 11 p.m.
- Buffet style cuisine with a variety of international specialties
- Theme nights
- Approximate seating capacity: 143
- Dinner only 6 p.m. â 11 p.m.
- Fresh Italian specialties served à la carte
- Air conditioning and outdoor service available at the terrace
- Approximate seating capacity: 111
El Patio
- 6:30 p.m. â 11 p.m.
- Ã la carte authentic Mexican cuisine
- Approximate seating capacity: 110
- 6:30 p.m. â 11 p.m.
- Adults-only fresh gourmet seafood served à la carte with views of the marina
- Approximate seating capacity: 85
Seaside Grill
- Lunch 11 a.m. â 5 p.m.; Dinner 6:30 p.m. â 11 p.m.
- Adults-only fresh gourmet seafood served à la carte with views of the marina
- Approximate seating capacity: 85
Barefoot Grill
- 11 a.m. â 5:30 p.m.
- Delicious burgers and hot dogs served in an outdoor terrace
- Beachside
- Approximate seating capacity: 20
Offering 5 bars and lounges, serving premium brand domestic and international brand beverages, ranging from swim-up to a nightly music lounge.
- 10 a.m. â 6 p.m.
- Swim up bar located in the adults only area
- Beach attire
Sugar Reef
- 10 a.m. â 11 p.m.; Swim-up service 10 a.m. â 5 p.m.
- Poolside swim up bar
- Beach attire
- 10 a.m. â 1 a.m.
- Beachside bar
- Beach attire
Desires Music Lounge
- 6 p.m. â 1 a.m.
- Enjoy the night in a sports bar lounge ambience, serving international and
- national beverages
- Adults only- 18 years of age and older
- Casual attire
- 6 p.m. â 11 p.m.
- Stop and grab some sushi at this à la carte sushi lounge
- Casual attire
Dress Codes
Casual â
ï· Bermudas (long shorts or Capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes and sandals.
ï· Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up.
ï· No sleeveless shirts for men.
Casual Elegance â
ï· Sneakers/tennis shoes or sandals and dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts.
ï· Long pants required for men.
ï· No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops.
ï· Men must wear long pants, collared shirts and dress shoes.
ï· Women must wear blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses, with dress shoes.
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By Steve Jones, Jerry Shriver, Edna Gundersen, Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY
Elton John and Leon Russell? Josh Groban and Rick Rubin? Not since Elvis Presley bonded with fried peanut-butter-and-banana sandwiches has the record business delivered such provocative pacts and curious combos.
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John Legend & The Roots
What was originally planned as a single inspired by the 2008 presidential campaign evolved into an 11-track project promoting change, hope and activism through contemporary updates of soul songs from the '60s and '70s. It's a natural pairing of hip-hop/R&B acts whose own socially conscious music has been profoundly influenced by the music of that time. — Steve Jones
Carlos Santana
Even though Chuck Berry, Duane Allman and B.B. King might beg to differ with the particulars, Carlos Santana and co-producer Clive Davis have assembled a great collection of blues, metal and rock anthems, including Whole Lotta Love and Back in Black, on which Santana can practice his Latin-tinged voodoo. Some top-notch vocalists drive them home, including Chris Cornell, Pat Monahan, Rob Thomas, Scott Weiland, Joe Cocker, Jonny Lang and India.Arie. — Jerry Shriver
Neil Young
The singer/songwriter and Daniel Lanois embarked on a streamlined acoustic outing until Young fell under the spell of the producer's supernatural sonics. Recorded in Lanois' 1920s manse, Le Noise brings the noise, but also some of Young's most autobiographical lyrics to date. — Edna Gundersen
Elton John and Leon Russell
They met and bonded in 1970, after which British sensation Elton John soared to superstardom and American legend Leon Russell prematurely faded. Listening to his idol's music while on safari, John was moved to propose a duets album, and the two concocted this melodic set produced live in the studio by T Bone Burnett. — Gundersen
Josh Groban
Classical crossover and adult-contemporary favorite Groban and critically adored über-producer Rick Rubin are mutual admirers who met through a mutual friend. The resulting album sets Groban's creamy bari-tenor in intimate arrangements that combine a folk-based sense of economy with world-music flourishes. Groban wrote or co-wrote most of the songs, many with former Semisonic frontman Dan Wilson. — Elysa Gardner
Quincy Jones
The venerated producer, whose all-star Back on the Block won the 1989 Grammy for album of the year, returns with another stellar roster, topped by Amy Winehouse covering It's My Party, the Lesley Gore hit that Jones produced in 1963. The pop, R&B and rap matchups feature Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Q-Tip, John Legend, Robin Thicke, Ludacris and others. — Gundersen
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Giants' start: Good. … Diamondbacks' start: Bad.
Yankees' record: Very good. … Tigers' record: Very bad.
Beyond that, you've got a few surprises in the Royals, Rockies and Cubs (Holy Cow!) and a few disappointments in the Mets, Angels and Ken Griffey.
But the new edition of the USA TODAY Sports Weekly Power Rankings sheds some light on a few of the lesser-known surprises.
Of course the Yankees and Giants remain on top in the team rankings, but it's still hard to believe Kansas City has the fifth-best team in baseball. These are the same Royals who began the season 27th overall. Right behind them are the NL Central-leading Cubs at No. 6.
Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks' nickname, considering the way they've played so far, conjures up images of a (non-snapping) terrapin, not a venomous snake. Several experts picked them to win the NL pennant, but right now the D'backs are ranked 19th.
Foulest in the field
One surprise that isn't quantified in the rankings is some of the shoddy defensive play we've seen so far this year. The Reds have been particularly bad, posting by far the major leagues' worst fielding percentage at .966. As great as the Reds' outfielders are offensively, they've combined to make 10 errors – twice as many as the next-highest group. That just might be enough to put manager Bob Boone on the hottest seat in the majors.
Individually, no player has more errors than Oakland's Miguel Tejada (7). He can say his early-season struggles aren't related to his uncertain contract situation, but I'm not convinced. Fielding is primarily a matter of concentration and if he's distracted off the field, there's a good chance he's distracted on it as well. Last year's American League MVP is also hitting just .174 (through Tuesday).
Individual efforts
Speaking of postseason honorees, there are a few eye-openers in latest player rankings.
Garret Anderson is on top of the AL MVP heap, but check out some of the others in the mix: Erubiel Durazo, Kevin Millar, Carl Everett, Hank Blalock and D'Angelo Jimenez. What about Jason Giambi? Nowhere to be found. He didn't receive a single 10th-place vote. Even Brent Mayne ranked higher.
In the NL, familiar names such as Edmonds, Sosa, Bagwell and Bonds are at the top of the MVP list, but further down you'll find Alex Gonzalez, Jose Vidro and Edgar Renteria. Where's Vladimir Guerrero? Tied for 18th.
Reds teammates Austin Kearns and Adam Dunn on pace for over 60 homers apiece, but – like the cold weather – those projections will soon be a thing of the past.
In fact a year ago this week, the Mariners edged out the Indians for the top spot in the team power rankings. And we all know where those two teams spent the postseason. Eventual World Series champion Anaheim was 23rd.
One other thing, Tejada wasn't even mentioned in the MVP rankings at this time last year. Maybe there's hope for him yet.
Rankings — on a larger scale
Last week I received an e-mail from a student at the University of Oregon asking about the greatest shortstop of all-time. Casey Landis said he was enrolled in a baseball research class and wanted my opinion.
My first thought was not A-Rod vs. Ripken, but why in the world weren't there classes like that when I was in school?
If you're looking for a way to gauge interest in major league baseball, I have to award Oregon some bonus points for that.
As for his question, the answer could be radically different in another 20 years. Alex Rodriguez is certainly on his way to obliterating a number of career records – and not just for shortstops.
But remember, A-Rod still has half of his career ahead of him. Many promising futures have been derailed by injuries and other unfortunate circumstances.
Now on with the countdown ….
The game now favors the hitter so much that A-Rod could put up some mind-boggling statistics by the time he's done. Garciaparra, Jeter and Tejada could also wind up with Hall of Fame numbers.
Still, Honus Wagner sets the bar A-Rod will have to clear. His 3,415 career hits put him 8th all time. He's in the all-time top 20 in games, doubles, triples, steals, total bases and RBI. His career batting average is .327. (A-Rod's is .309)
Wagner played 21 years to get those stats while A-Rod is in his 10th season. A-Rod's home run numbers will grab all the attention and he's over halfway to Wagner's marks in RBI and total bases. But Wagner will still have the edge in triples and stolen bases. A-Rod is certainly on pace to make his statistical mark on the game, but he'll have to have just as good a second half of his career as he's put up so far.
As for guys with the intangibles you want in a shortstop, Pee Wee Reese, Phil Rizzuto and Luis Aparicio (9 straight stolen base titles) come to mind. Ozzie Smith is certainly the best fielding shortstop ever — for highlight-reel plays as well as getting to balls that no one else could.
However, the greatest shortstop I've ever seen is probably Cal Ripken, not just for the consecutive games streak but for the way he revolutionized the position — proving that it wasn't just reserved for slap-happy singles hitters. Ernie Banks hit more homers than Ripken (512-431), but actually played more games at first base than he did at shortstop. The same rationale applies to another Hall of Famer, Robin Yount (who played 1479 at short, 1218 in OF).
The final analysis: 1) Wagner, 2) Ripken, 3) A-Rod.
But check back with me in another 20 years or so.
By then I just might have a B.S. degree in baseball research.
Steve Gardner is USATODAY.com's baseball editor. You can send him feedback or submit questions Ffor the weekly Baseball Brown Bag audio show at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The European Union is a very important market for New Zealand red meat products, worth over NZ$1.8 billion in the year ended December 2016.
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899 Crystal Ridge Drive, Beulah 49617
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Perched on a hillside this contemporary home offers sweeping views including the blue waters of Crystal Lake. Well maintained raised ranch features a spacious living room w/wood floors & a stone surround fireplace. Large kitchen for the cook w/ breakfast nook. Formal dining area. Master suite w/large walk in closet & bath w/shower & whirlpool tub. Also a back sunroom w/heater for all year use. Stairway features a handmade Austrian glass window. LL has 2 large bedrooms & full bath. Attached garage & workshop. Also an upper level storage room. Enjoy the outdoors on the wrap around deck. A/C for those warm summer days. Private setting perched over the village of Beulah. Walk to Crystal Lake & village amenities. Close to lakes, golf, skiing & Lake Michigan.
Property Information
- Total Finished SqFt
- 2,420
- Lower Finished SqFt
- 680
- Above Grade SqFt
- 1,740
- Garage
- 2.0
- Garage Desc.
- Attached, Door Opener, Drive Under/Built-In, Paved Driveway
- Waterfront Desc
- Water View
- Water
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Private Septic
- Year Built
- 1992
- Home Style
- Raised Ranch
Rooms and Land
- MasterBedroom
- 17.6X14.4 1st Floor
- Bedroom2
- 13.6X11.4 Lower Floor
- Bedroom3
- 11.11X10.4 Lower Floor
- Dining
- 13.3X9.9 1st Floor
- Family
- 24X12.8 1st Floor
- Kitchen
- 23.6X10.5 1st Floor
- Laundry
- 8X6.7 Lower Floor
- Living
- 25X18.4 1st Floor
- Other
- 10.5X6.9 1st Floor
- Basement
- Crawl Space, Finished Rooms, Full, Walkout
- Cooling
- Central Air, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating
- Central Air, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Acreage
- 1.4
- Lot Dimensions
- 379x223x300x140
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- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Fireplace Desc.
- Fireplace(s), Gas
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room, Vaulted Ceilings, Workshop
- Exterior Materials
- Wood
- Exterior Features
- Countryside View, Deck
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Zane, Cole, Jay, and Kai return after a confrontation with their master, Sensei Wu, in NINJAGO #2. The four masters of Spinjitzu must now face an unknown future full of new enemies, and greater obstacles. The major mystery they must now confront is, who are the snake tribes known as the Serpentine?


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The Dai Li Part 1 – The King's Return is the thirty ninth chapter of Avatar: Guardian. It is the first part of the Book 2 finale.
Author's Note
This chapter is intended to show the growth and development of Kuei as a character, and his differences from the original series.
The Earth King is welcomed back, and in a meeting with Team Avatar, he tells of his travels around the Earth Kingdom.
Appa flies over the walls of Ba Sing Se, shocking General Sung who was watching from the top. Kuei remembers flying over the wall, but with a much different emotion.
"Great... we're back in Ba Sing Se: Worst City Ever!" Toph begins. Upon remembering that Kuei was on Appa with them, her expression changes. "No offense..."
"Don't worry about it. Most of the time when you were in Ba Sing Se, I didn't even know that you were here. That city probably was the Worst City Ever. Bosco and I would like to thank you for finding us. Isn't that right Bosco?" Bosco gives a groan in agreement and snuggles up against Aang.
"We need to get you to the Council of Five. They need your seal for papers authorizing them to search for the Dai Li," Sokka says quickly to the Earth King.
"Certainly," Kuei replies with a nod.
Long Feng's Plot
An agent of the Dai Li sprints through the forest, looking for where the rest of the organization happens to be. He eventually finds them, and asks where their leader is. He walks up the man, who is eating his dinner.
"Sir, we have new news about the Earth King."
"Go on..." the leader replies, continuing to eat.
"Sir, our reports indicate that the Avatar has located him and has taken him into Ba Sing Se." Long Feng puts his food down and begins pacing around the camp site. "What do you want us to do sir?" the agent asks him.
"This is too perfect. Now that he's in the city, we can quickly infiltrate the city and regain our standing in the government. No one will know, since he's just arriving back. Order everyone to pack up: we're infiltrating Ba Sing Se."
The King's Arrival
Kuei is helped off of Appa by Aang, who uses Airbending to cushion his jump. "Sokka, go tell the Council that we found him!" Katara yells to her brother, who goes on ahead.
Eventually, large numbers of royal guards swarm around the group. "My liege, let us escort you into the Council's chambers." They begin walking along with all of Team Avatar. When the group enters the chamber, all of the generals immediately stand up and bow to the King.
Eventually, General How gets up and walks over to Kuei. "Welcome back, my King."
"General How, it's nice to see you again. It's been a while since I have seen a face that I recognized." Kuei replies.
"May we take this meeting elsewhere my King? Your servants have been cleaning your palace for no reason, and they asked to be informed of when you arrived back," How requests, motioning gently.
"Certainly, I have missed my old clothes. What I have now is fairly nice, but I have never gotten used to this breeze..." Kuei says with a slight grin.
"Yes, your majesty. We will have your servants fix that right away." How replies, motioning the king to head towards his palace.
The Earth King's Journey
A few hours later, Kuei is sitting on his throne for the first time in more than a year. Team Avatar is sitting on chairs that Aang and Toph raised from the ground while General How is sitting at Kuei's right hand.
"Where have you been, my King?" How asks the King, who is getting used to his throne again.
"My journey hasn't been always easy, but it has been enlightening beyond measure. I have seen my entire kingdom, and it is beautiful. When I first left, I decided that Bosco and I would see the entire land. I saw many peoples that I had never even thought of before. There were so many people who were in such a different position than the people that I have known. They were poor, suffering, and I was presiding over a country that did nothing about it. I continued my travels though. I eventually ended up at the Southern Tip of my Kingdom. I then went West, I saw the scars of war that have been left on my country. I ended up in a village, and I saw the meaningless struggle going on between two families. I decided to help, and eventually revealed my identity to them. I ordered them to stop their meaningless fighting and that if not, their wealth would be seized and they would be banished. They decided quickly that their struggle was not that important to them. To be honest, they couldn't even remember what the fight was about in the first place. After I heard that the War was over, I decided that there was one more thing that I needed to see in my journey. I went to see a properly administered city, as nothing more than a beggar. King Bumi is an excellent leader, wise and likely the most intelligent person I have ever heard of. Afterwards, I went to Gaoling, to see an untouched area of my kingdom. I saw the pain of the citizens who were not even directly affected by war. I decided that after that, I needed to return. I have learned much, and I am ready to lead my nation."
"You are right, your majesty." Aang begins. "First of all, you are ready to lead your country. And Bumi is wise, but I never pegged him as very intelligent."
"Oh, Avatar, but he is. His strategy when the Fire Nation attacked his city was to wait and take them out from the inside. Genius!"
"True... he must have gotten smarter in the past hundred years."
"So, what have I missed in Ba Sing Se in the past year?" Kuei asks, looking across the faces of the people in the room.
How begins. "Your majesty, the kingdom has been plagued by Long Feng and his Dai Li agents for almost the entire year now. They have attacked villages, and event tried to take the Fire Lord's life. Their attack patterns suggest that they wanted to capture you. Now that you're here, I suspect that they won't be far behind. All of those who have been captured by our army have escaped, and we have no intelligence reports of where they might be."
"I have a feeling..." Sokka begins, "That they will be in Ba Sing Se soon. They have been following your path, and they will eventually find that it points here. I recommend bringing as much of the military here as possible. If you could get a good defense here, then that would give us time to catch them from behind. Once they're surrounded, we can then capture them all, and we won't have to worry about them any more."
"But how would we get them here?" How asks.
"The same way you would coordinate normal orders. Don't you guys have a system or something for that?" Sokka replies.
"No, we have sent messengers for all of our orders. I don't know how fast a normal man can travel to give orders for the troops to come to Ba Sing Se."
"No wonder you guys were loosing to the Fire Nation" Sokka thought. "You need to send the orders out as quickly as you can then. It's only a matter of time before they get here."
"To do that, we need the Earth King's seal. Sire, it's up to you." How says as he bows, taking out a scroll and raising a platform for Kuei to sign it.
Kuei reads the order, and quickly adds his seal. "There. Please, put an end to the Dai Li. And set up a speech to the citizens of the Upper Ring, I want my city to know that I am back." Kuei adds.
Preparing for battle
"Sir, the men are ready to go."
"Good. Send them out." the leader orders sternly and coolly.
"Yes, sir." The man runs out of the room. The leader stands up, turns and walks calmly out the door.
The Earth King's Address
"Ladies and Gentlemen! I hereby present to you, your Earth King!" This is met by deafening cheers and screams from the crowd. Once they were slightly calmer, Kuei walked out and looked at the crowd, which made them resume their cheering.
"Citizens of Ba Sing Se!" Kuei was then cut off by more screams. "Please. I am here to tell you that I am a changed man. No longer do we have to live under the shadow of surveillance! No more do we have to live in fear of tyranny! I am here now, and I now realize that it is my duty to properly lead the people of my Kingdom, and I shall. The war has left deep scars between the nations, but I believe that we can get the world back in order. Here with me, are leaders of the other nations. Avatar Aang!" Aang walks slowly out and stands to the right of Kuei to even more deafening screams than Kuei had to endure. "Heirs to the Southern Water Tribe, Sokka and Katara!"
The siblings walk out slowly as well, Sokka waving his hands in the air and enjoying the attention. "This is what I've been missing..." he whispers to Aang as he takes his place between Kuei and Katara. Katara quietly reaches out and holds Aang's hand, who gives it a small squeeze back.
"From the prominent Bei Fong Family, Toph!" The crowd cheers again, but Toph advances to the King's left side unfazed. "And finally, Fire Lord Zuko!" The crowd has loud cheers for Zuko as well when he emerges from the balcony. "The world will be made whole again. I have traveled for the past year, and I have met amazing people, unique people, but most importantly; I have met my people. I will help reunite my country, and I will do my part to help reunite the world. I can only ask that you all support me in my-" He looks over to Aang, then across the group to the other members. "-Our, quest for peace." Kuei then bows to the crowd, then to the members of Team Avatar. He motions for the team to come back into the palace with him, and they follow him.
The Plan in Action
As the guards of Ba Sing Se's Outer Wall pace through their daily patrol, one thinks he hears something. He looks over the wall, and doesn't see anything. He turns around and is face-to-face with an agent of the Dai Li.
"Shhh..." the agent whispers before using his Earth Gloves to send the guard over the wall. A few more agents rise up from the ground of the wall. The first agent gives a few quick hand signals and the agents split into two groups, each heading in a different direction. The agents defeat the guards who try and stop them, and they send a signal over the wall. Several Dai Li agents at the base of the wall begin making a tunnel through the wall. They eventually crash through to the other side, and begin fighting off the soldiers stationed on the inside of the wall. The agents don't have much trouble, as they are faster than these soldiers. One agent takes out several soldiers with just his pair of rock gloves.
Once the soldiers are all defeated, Long Feng walks through the tunnel in the wall. "It's good to be back..." he says with a sneer.
The King's Decision
"That was so nerve-wracking! I thought I was going to pass out there!" Kuei exclaims, slumping back onto this throne.
"I could feel it. I thought you were going to make the entire balcony collapse," Toph replies, creating a stool of earth for the rest of the team to sit on.
"So, how did you think I did?"
"That went pretty well," Sokka replies. "You couldn't have given me a better title?" Katara responds by giving him a small push.
General How enters the hallway quickly, and bows to Kuei. "What is it General?" Kuei asks.
"Sir, the kids were right. The Dai Li have just penetrated the Outer Wall. What should we do?" How asks.
"What do you recommend?" Kuei asks, in a much more authoritative tone than just a few moments earlier.
"We need to surround them with our armies and defeat them right now," How replies.
"That won't work," Sokka interrupts. "The Dai Li effortlessly defeated all of the guards of Omashu. What's to stop them from doing the same thing here? Your soldiers are Earthbenders, the Dai Li are Earthbenders. Any bending would be neutralized. But the Dai Li are quick, and they use different methods than your Earthbenders. We need to go and take them down," Sokka finishes by thumping his fist into his open palm.
"I agree," Zuko adds. "The only way to get rid of them is to take them out by force."
"Yeah, I'm looking forward to getting rid of Long Feng," Toph begins. "Who's in?" she says, sticking out her hand into the center of the group. Zuko and Sokka quickly place their hands on top of Toph's, followed by Katara. Aang hesitates, but reluctantly places his hand on the top.
"Great! Welcome back Team Avatar!" Sokka yells.
Production Information
This chapter was written in the days following The Bos' announcement that there would be more holdbacks with Avatar: Guardian. The Bos had an idea about Kuei making a speech, and that idea quickly bloomed into Kuei's experiences around the Earth Kingdom. The Dai Li were included to accelerate the Earth King's decision regarding what to do about the Dai Li.
In this chapter the Dai Li's speed and stealth is emphasized, showing their difference from a typical Earth Kingdom soldier and from the typical Earthbender; further setting them apart as Azula said, "They're Earthbenders, but have a killer instinct that's so... Firebender". Long Feng's planning is also emphasized, showing how he managed to rise from a poor background to prominence.
Kuei's newfound wisdom is also showcased. Kuei's experiences have been shown to better him and make him more mature. He has a better sense of who to trust, and a new sense of determination for peace.
References to the Original Series
- General Sung is still at his post of protecting the Outer Wall of Ba Sing Se, a position he held during The Drill.
- At the beginning of the chapter, Kuei remembers flying over the wall of Ba Sing Se after it fell.
- Toph remembers Ba Sing Se as the "Worst City Ever", mirroring her dialogue in Lake Laogai.
- Kuei mentions leaving Team Avatar to explore his Kingdom, something Sokka mentioned in The Awakening.
- Kuei mentions Bumi's principle of Neutral Jing, the tactic that allowed him to liberate Omashu.
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