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The story: Spock has reached the point where he must changeships on his journey to Earth. His Saurian companion, thankfully, exits the series, only to set off Spock on his next "reflection" when he hears the word "home." Back to Vulcan goes the tale, where T'Pring appears. T'Pring has always been an unused resource of story possibilities and Scott & David Tipton have used her excellently. As shown in "Amok Time" T'Pring was an opinionated woman who knew what she wanted. Her conversation with Spock is neither curt nor pious, but pure Vulcan. As a human, I felt the pain that the human side of Spock must have felt at her words. This was an utterly fantastic moment set before the events of Star Trek The Motion Picture. With a change in ships, Spock next flashes to his first year under Kirk's command of the Enterprise. The reason why this memory occurs is apparent with its echoes to Wrath of Khan on Page 13. I really didn't care for what happened on Pages 14 through 18. Didn't hate it, just indifferent. I found no sympathy or connection for the supporting character. Its conclusion, however, was a kick to the gut from McCoy. I've never really felt that McCoy's ribbing of Spock was mean spirited; I've always enjoyed it. But given the present circumstances of Spock, it hurt me to read it. The final four pages reveal where Spock has been headed and who sent him the message to begin this trek. The execution of dialogue with art is moving. There are many possible characters to encounter as well as places for Spock to go, but I couldn't state with any certainty what's to come. The series could have ended with this issue and I would have been very satisfied with it. Still, two to go, though. I'm looking forward to more Vulcan introspection. Overall grade: A
The art: Woof! This issue went through three people to come out. "Layouts by David Messina; Finishes by Federica Manfredi; Inks by Federica Manfredi and Arianna Florean." The book has the strong layout of Messina: Page 4 being the most recognizable (a full figure is introduced on one side of the page, while four panels continue the story). Another Messina layout is the transition between the first two panels on Page 7. The cross hatching behind Kirk on Page 11, panel four is also typical of Messina, though it might be due to either Manfredi or Florean (I'll have to go through some back issues to double check). With the finishes and inks by the two others, the characters don't look as angular as they do when Messina flies solo. It's neither better or worse, just different. T'Pring is very soft and sleek, with her intense stare on Page 6, panel three positively riveting. I loved that whenever she shared a panel with Spock she had to look up to him. Cool! It was also interesting to see the newest
The colors: "Ilaria Traversi; Color Assist by Chiara Cinabro of 2B Studio." The dark blues and greens of Deep Space Station E-5 melt into the cool browns and whites of Vulcan. Thankfully, T'Pring's dress brings some emotion to the page. The second reflection story is really darkly colored. It was dim enough for me to actually expect Scotty to come onto the bridge, go to his station, flick some switches, have the setting lighten, and state, "I fixed the lights, cap'n." I think this darkness was a contributing factor towards my blase feelings for this episode. The final four pages had me almost forgiving the final flashback with the gorgeously done sky. The coloring on Spock's face on these pages was also exceptional. Overall grade: B
The letters: Robbie Robbins continues from the previous issue with only one sound effect on Page 1 to stand apart from all the narration and dialogue. Competent job. Overall grade: A
The final line: Some dialogue in panel eight of Page 8 suggests one "secret" that has yet to be revealed. As I stated earlier, the series could have finished here and I would have been very satisfied. More to come? That's just gravy on top! Overall grade: A-
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Comics Review : Star Trek Spock Reflections Issue 3
The covers: David Messina (with colors by Ilaria Traversi) is once again responsible for the "Non-Incentive" cover. It continues the pattern set from the previous two issues with an icon (this time thedelta shield) on the top half of the cover with a close-up of Spock below. It's (as usual) a nice picture of Spock, this time in his captain's togs. For the "Retailer Incentive Cover" David A. Williams (with colors by Moose Baumman) again takes the helm. It, too, is a nice picture of Spock, in the foreground, with Kirk to his left, both looking to the right, while under a 60s planetary sky. The art is good, but the colors really sell this piece. It's vibrant when compared to the general release cover. Overall grades: Both A.
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JP Energy to build new pipeline on the Mississippian Lime in Kansas
JP Energy Development on Tuesday announced plans to build a new interstate crude oil pipeline to be called the Kansas Express as part of a 15-year agreement with Tug Hill Operating to move crude oil from the Mississippian Lime play in south-central Kansas to Cushing, Okla.
The company, an affiliate of JP Energy Partners, says the new pipeline will have the capacity to add more producers.
JP Energy will be meeting with producers in the coming weeks to determine additional demand.
Construction of the pipeline is expected to begin in the first quarter of this year. Final design capacity will be determined following its meetings with other producers, but initial designs for the pipeline call for it to be 12 inches in diameter.
It's expected to be in service by January 2014.
A cost of the project wasn't made available, but JP Energy says future phases are expected to extend the Kansas Express north to Gove County and east into Kingman County.
Here is the company's full statement on the new pipeline project.

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But if it wasn't for the Bronx...
For our Applications class, we have to make an invitation for an unknown classmate to go on an adventure. This adventure can be a place, an activity, a person, whatever. Knowing that a significant percentage of our class moved here from somewhere else, I wanted the adventure to be especially "New York". But also knowing how easily we slip into our routines and radii, I wanted to make it a place that was beyond the easy epicenter of downtown.
Of all NY's contributions to world history and culture, Hip Hop is one of its most significant. That's why I decided to make my invitation a Soundwalk of the South Bronx, narrated by DJ Jazzy Jay, one of the earliest pioneers of Hip Hop.
As seems to be my way, my original concept for my invitation was a little overambitious. I had envisioned some sort of diorama with cut out 2D images of the people, places and cultural icons of the first era of Hip Hop. Beat Street, Wild Style, Krush Groove, Busy Bee, KRS-ONE, tagged trains, black top MC battles, tenement house parties, etc. And I also wanted to mod one of those audio greeting cards to blast some classic track when the invitation was read in class. Well, time and economy conspired against me. The diorama turned into a card. The card into a box. And the audio greeting cards are hackable, but not re-recordable.
Finally, the day before the invite was due, Ithai suggested I seek out the 9V Recording Module from Radio Shack. Brilliant! Not sure if I had more than one shot, I gambled on KRS-ONE's Step Into A World. It was either that or South Bronx, by Boogie Down Productions. But in a 20 second burst, neither had the right punch. Tanya convinced me that even though they were dope songs, and important classics, they weren't perfect for the application.
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Eventually, I got my shit together, retested the final product, and though it lacked a certain polish, proudly walked out with the boom box boomin'. Here's what it looked like.
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If this does not sell in the next couple of weeks, I'll be shipping it back to her.
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The results are in and these fast-food restaurants are believed to be the top franchises in the industry:
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Ranked #3—The Quizno's Franchise Co.
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Other top players in the top 50 include: KFC Corp., McDonald's, Domino's Pizza LLC, Taco Bell Corp., Dairy Queen, Baskin-Robbins USA Co., Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, Arby's, and Papa Murphy's.
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Silver award for my American Boys book from SILA 49.
Society of illustrators NY 52.
Yay, my ball head is there!
Desire series looks really good!
Bonus pic: The queen of spades at the Metropolitan Opera. ( hopefully it became my new hobby going to Opera!)
Needless to say, I LOVE SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS both NY and LA!!!
I got an unexpected package from LA yesterday, and the box included the beautiful silver award!
Thanks so much, and endless love to SILA and SINY!
"Have a good, productive break--work! Work! Work!" -David Sandlin
The last sentence of David's e-mail made me a dork-nerd girl again, but I AM happy!!! ye...s... really...
Today is the last day of my last spring break, and I wish tomorrow is May 13th! haha
It smells like spring already! Have a sweet spring of 2011!