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Title: Waiting
Author Name: Catharina C.P.
Rating: M
Genre: Slash, angst, tragedy, slight romance
Paring: Draco Malfoy & Harry Potter
Length: 1.300
Warning: Character death. Slash. Blood
Summary: Hermione comes to visit Harry at St. Mungo's.
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended.
Author's Notes: English is not my native language. This story has been beta-ed.
By Catharina C.P.
Outside, the weather was sunny and lovely. The sky was a bright blue and not a single cloud was seen for miles.
The sun was warm and stood high.
A light breeze could be felt. It was a perfect day. Real summer weather that just screamed for you to go out and enjoy life.
It was the kind of weather you waited for all winter. It was the kind of weather that defined summer.
For Harry Potter, the weather was the last thing on his mind.
He didn't think that much anymore and hadn't for a long time. No one could say if our dear Mr. Potter knew the weather was good. For him the weather didn't matter. Nothing did anymore.
Harry was sitting in a rocking chair in a small room, just looking out through the window. He had something in his hands, squeezing it tight like he was terrified that someone may take it from him. He wasn't in the Gryffindor Tower or home at the Dursley's. No, Harry Potter's current address was at St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries. He now lived, for maybe the rest of his life, on St. Mungo's, fourth floor.
It was only when the door into Harry's room opened, that the he looked up. It wasn't the person Harry hoped it would have been, because as soon as he saw who it was, he looked through the window again. He kept on staring into the sky, while the person came nearer.
"Hello, Harry," Came the, oh-so familiar voice of Hermione Granger. Harry didn't answer, but for Hermione it seemed like she was used to it, and didn't wait for a reply before she started talking again.
"I've talked to the Healers, Harry. They say you're doing better. Not that good that you'll get out anytime soon, but better," Hermione was whispering.
She had no idea why she did it, but she always did. It just felt wrong to speak any louder. Hermione wanted to give Harry a hug, it was written all over her beautiful, troubled face, but she didn't. It had been a very long time since she had gotten a hug from Harry and she missed it. She missed it so much.
Hermione saw that Harry was holding something.
"Harry, what is that?" she asked and reached out to touch his hand and see what he was squeezing so tightly. But when Hermione's fingers brushed Harry's hand, he flinched. Violently, Harry jumped out of the chair and rushed towards the bed on the other side of the little room. The poor, green-eyed boy was trembling and shaking. He squeezed his hands even tighter, if possible, around his secret.
The girl, now even more sad for her friend, went over to the twitching boy. She was very careful and made sure not to sit too close.
"I'm sorry, Harry. I won't take it from you, I promise. You have to trust me, Harry. I promise you, I won't take it. I just want to see what it is,"
Her light and calm tone seemed to console Harry and he started to open his fist and show what he had.
He smiled when he saw the ring lying in his hand. Hermione did too. Hermione reached out again, but this time Harry didn't flinch and when Hermione took the ring, Harry just kept his eyes on it.
Hermione laughed a little and then said, "So, this is what you're hiding, huh?"
She wasn't expecting an answer, so wasn't disappointed when Harry didn't say anything.
"It's very beautiful, Harry,"
She looked up at him; his eyes were shining as he was looking at the ring. So much love was in those gorgeous, green eyes, and his smile. He looked so alive. Hermione thought it was so unfair, that a boy – man, so young had to be in a hospital for the rest of his life. He could have done so many wonderful things. But most of all, he could have been with the one he loved.
The ring was, indeed, beautiful. It looked like it was two thin rings that were twisted around each other. They were made of gold. In the front there was a big, oblong diamond.
On either side of the diamond there were two small, dark green emeralds. Inside it there were words engraved,
"I love you, Harry. Always had, always will,"
Next to the engraving there were also engraved a beautiful "M". It was for the Malfoy crest.
Hermione gave the ring back to Harry. He took it and held it in his left palm while his right hand caressed the engraving. The way he touched it - it was as if that, that ring was the greatest treasure he had. And it probably was, Hermione thought.
Hermione had one time tried to get Harry to put it on, but Harry had just shaken his head. He never put it on his finger. He just held it in his hand, caressed it, looked at, but never did wear it.
Harry had gotten the ring from Draco the day Draco was killed. They were going to get married, but now it never had the chance to happen. The worst part, Hermione thought, was that Harry still thought that Draco would come and get him.
The day Draco had been killed; they had been at Grimmauld Place 12 in their shared bedroom. Draco had proposed and Harry had been so happy, he cried. They had talked about the date for the wedding, had agreed on the 15th of August, had talked about where they would live, as Harry didn't like to live in Grimmauld Place - it reminded him too much of Sirius. They had talked about the future, about work, what they would do and about each other. Draco had gone down to the kitchen to make breakfast, while Harry just lay in the bed. Draco had told him he would come back and that he couldn't put the ring on his finger, he should wait for him. And Harry did. He waited. He waited and waited and waited, until he just couldn't wait any longer and started to get worried. When Harry came down in the kitchen, the ring in his fist, Draco lay on the kitchen floor dead in a pool of blood. His bare chest stabbed by a knife.
When Harry had seen Draco's dead body he had gone into shock. He did nothing. Not that there was anything he could have done. Draco was dead, and had been for some time by the time Harry had gotten worried enough to go down into the kitchen.
When Hermione and Ron came three hours later, they found Harry in a corner of the kitchen and Draco dead in the middle of the floor. They had immediately called the Ministry, which sent seven aurors. Nobody could get Harry to speak. In fact, they were so desperate that they tried Veritaserum and Legilimens but nothing worked. Harry wouldn't speak and he had shut down his mind. Nothing could get through the wall he had set up.
Harry hadn't said a word since that day, and still, nobody could get into his tormented mind.
Yes, Hermione thought, the worst part was that Harry still waited. Still waited for Draco to come back from the kitchen. Still waited for Draco to put the ring on his finger. But it would never happen. Draco wouldn't come back.
Hermione looked at Harry. He had started to look out through the window again. She smiled a sad smile, said goodbye and told him she loved him. She walked over to the door and opened it. With a last sad look, she closed the door to Harry's room. He would never know that Draco wouldn't come. Even though, it had been such a long time. Time didn't exist in his world anymore.
The green-eyed boy had waited for five years. And he still waited. And he would still wait.
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configure: error: no acceptable C compiler found in $PATH
If I ever see that again, I'm done with trying to install crap in Linux. How do I fix it? A response like "you need GTK+" is great, but I need to know where to get it and how to install it as well as any dependencies it itself has.
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I was driving on the freeway today. It was busy, but traffic was smooth. Everyone was moving along at at least 70 mph, but there were still enough of us, so many of us actually, to make the two men standing on the side of the free way particularly noticeable.
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He must be making his way to the other man, I thought. There is such a fight in him. He had on a leather biking jacket and a backpack and had white hair, the man standing on the other island had on a grey sweatshirt and had long dirty blonde hair. I just could help but think, what are the odds of two homeless men being here, separately, in the middle of this dangerous highway? At least, if they are separate, they must want to speak to each other. They must want to know one another's story.
At the time our car passed the scene, the one man who had been walking reached the man on the other island of grass who was standing still. And he passed him. It was like watching two different movies play side by side. The one man looking pained, and struggling so much. And the other just loafing around. Looking into the ground, scratching his arm. The two never looked each other in the eye, or even in the direction of the other. I was shocked, but then I realized, maybe I shouldn't be.
Maybe there is just an understanding between the two men, between many homeless people, for that matter. They probably pass each other and just silently say (in their heads, but they know the other one is saying it)
"I'ts been tough for you. And I can't help you. Good Luck."
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Published 6:22 am, Friday, January 29, 2016
A Maryville Police Detective, who was instrumental in solving three bank robberies in 2014, was recognized at an annual law enforcement award ceremony.
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January 9, 2015
Welcome to the first edition of The Marriage Challenge podcast in 2015. In this episode we are joined by Nicky and Sila Lee, the creators of The Marriage Course and authors of The Marriage Book, who talk about how we can build and improve sexual intimacy over a lifetime. They share openly and honestly about some of the challenges they have faced over the years and then offer some great advice on how, together as a couple, you can tackle and overcome sexual issues. Enjoy this down-to-earth episode with a couple who gently, yet confidently, approach a subject that is not always easy to talk about.


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First, you start by covering the plate with a layer of yellow ink (we used a litho process yellow mix with plate oil). Then you start removing the ink with items like q-tips, scrim, brushes, chopsticks, etc. Here is Rose demonstrating with her drawing.
Since we only used yellow, process red (magenta) and process blue, you really have to think about the areas where the colors will be mixed. Not only do you remove all the white areas from the yellow but also any area you want pure blue, pure red, or purple.
When it's completed it looks something like this.
Then you put it on a piece of paper and run it through the press. Since this is a monotype you will only get one print. But a ghost image can be run through the press with a second piece of paper.
The plate gets cleaned off and you start the process again with red. Below is my plate in the process of removing the areas where I don't want red (magenta). I didn't want a lot of red so I ended up cleaning most of it off. Where you leave all three colors you will get a black.
The red is printed on top of the same paper with the yellow. So you have to be careful to register the plate very well for the second and third run through the press. Here is my red printed over the yellow.
The last step is the blue and you really don't know what the print is going to look like until this very last step of running the blue through the press.
Here is my final print. I'm not that happy with it as it turned how quite a bit different than what I had envisioned. But now that I have been through the process I have a better idea of how the layers work together and the different ways to remove the ink.
Here is the ghost print. I could use this as a base to go back in and use colored pencils or pastels.
Here is Cassandra's finished print, which I love and is totally in her style.
Here is Tyler's finished print.
And here is the instructor's finished print.
I'm glad we get to do another one today and on Monday. I think I need some more practice.


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How did these new memories and experiences make Jonas feel? How did they change his understanding of the society he lives in? Provide examples. Early in the book, Jonas had certain beliefs about...
How did these new memories and experiences make Jonas feel? How did they change his understanding of the society he lives in? Provide examples.
Early in the book, Jonas had certain beliefs about the world he lived in. Once he became the Receiver of Memory, he began to experience memories of many things. He also learned a lot of things about his society, some of which were not so good
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When Jonas joins The Giver for training, he experiences memories for the first time. Some of these exhilarate him, such as the sled ride. Some scare and sadden him, like the battlefield. Some perplex him, like the memory of grandparents. He experiences love for the first time, and realizes that things have not always been the same way. At one time there were families, true families, and love.
These experiences change Jonas forever. He realizes that things have to change when he finds out what Release really means, and it hits him that the community regularly kills babies, old people and anyone who messes up three times. This is when he decides to take Gabriel and leave, so that all the memories will be released back and the community will return to the way it was.
This answer should come quite easily to you, if you have read the book. :) That being said, consider if you will, that you are living in a Utopian society. I use "Utopian" loosely, given that Jonas does not know one way or the other if his life is perfect. It is simply what he knows. So, all of a sudden, Jonas's eyes are opened up to experience life around him. He DOES learn of the good in the world, but he also is made to see the pain circling his society as well. Such is life. Good and bad go hand in hand. Without one, how can you possibly see the worth of the other.
SO! Jonas begins to feel real. He begins to add dimension to his character, because he has the opportunity to feel things for himself. He is introduced to colors and laughter and freedom - which are things he had never yet encountered. Think about Jonas's first memory with the sled and how in just an instant, happiness comes pouring into him. That very innocent joy is never seen within his society. Now he has the power to feel it, but has no one with which to share it. Put yourself in his shoes.


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Kansas City Chiefs: Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for 10 RookiesMay 11, 2013
Kansas City Chiefs: Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for 10 Rookies
On May 10, head coach Andy Reid and his coaching staff will kick off the Kansas City Chiefs' three-day rookie minicamp. While some newcomers will meet—and perhaps surpass—expectations, others will be forced to place their dreams on layaway.
Over the course of four months, general manager John Dorsey relentlessly scoured upcoming prospects for the Chiefs. And as the 2013 NFL draft drew to a close, Kansas City welcomed eight new talents with open arms.
The team also dominated headlines by signing a polarizing but undrafted rookie, former Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray. Additionally, the organization beefed up its secondary depth by recruiting another late-round prospect who fell through the cracks, Kansas safety Bradley McDougald.
Rookies, by nature, stare down varying uphill struggles. Some are confronted with molehills; others will attempt to scale Alps.
S Bradley McDougald, Kansas
Originally, safety Bradley McDougald was slated to line up for the Ohio State Buckeyes. However, he later decommitted and signed with Kansas, citing his desire to play wide receiver.
He eventually began the transition to safety at the beginning of his junior season.
McDougald tallied 182 tackles, five interceptions, four forced fumbles and one touchdown in his final two seasons at Kansas (via Sports-Reference.com).
The rookie boasts decent straight-line speed (4.51 40 time at his pro day), and as a former wide receiver, he possesses sure-handed ball skills. He also shows a knack for disrupting plays in the backfield.
Best-Case Scenario:
McDougald secures a spot on the Chiefs' 53-man roster as the fifth safety.
Worst-Case Scenario:
McDougald underperforms and fails to make to the practice squad.
QB Tyler Bray, Tennessee
Tyler Bray's right arm accounts for more lasers than Tron. But his off-field immaturity and questionable work ethic caused the gunslinger to fall into the pool of undrafted free agents.
Bray recorded the fastest pass (59 MPH) at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine—his arm strength is undeniable. He also supervised the SEC's second-most productive offense in 2012 (via CFBstats.com).
However, the toughest SEC defense that Bray faced may have been his own: Tennessee ranked 107th of 120 total Division-I universities in team defense (via NCAA.com). Tennessee's inability to stop opposing offenses largely contributed to the team's meager 1-7 conference record.
Declaring as a true junior, the 21-year-old projects to be a three- to four-year developmental project under Andy Reid.
Bray touts the necessary talent to become a legitimate NFL starter. But if the pocket passer hopes to headline Arrowhead Stadium in the distant future, he first needs to get his head in the game.
Best-Case Scenario:
Bray overshadows Ricky Stanzi and enters the 2013 season as the Chiefs' third quarterback.
Worst-Case Scenario:
Bray is relegated to the practice squad.
DE/OLB Mike Catapano, Princeton
Kansas City announced Mike Catapano's name with its closing pick of the 2013 NFL draft.
In 2012, the edge-rusher earned countless honors, including 2012 Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year (via IvyLeagueSports.com).
On tape, Catapano exhibits an array of pass-rushing moves, from vicious shoulder slaps to sudden inside spins. He also possesses a voraciously persistent motor.
However, if he plans to storm out of tunnels on Sunday, Catapano may have to adapt to a somewhat foreign role (via Nick Jacobs):
Reid on Catapano:"We're going to use as an outside linebacker"— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) April 28, 2013
Ultimately, the rookie's most challenging transition will lie in the caliber of his opponents.
Best-Case Scenario:
Catapano acclimates to his new position and serves as a situational pass-rusher.
Worst-Case Scenario:
Catapano is overwhelmed by the jump in competition and cracks the practice squad.
FB Braden Wilson, Kansas State
Braden Wilson represents the archetypal fullback: a hard-nosed, physical lead blocker.
But the Chiefs recently traded cornerback Javier Arenas to the Arizona Cardinals for fullback Anthony Sherman. Sherman will be penciled in as the starter, which casts a grim outlook for Wilson's odds to join the 53-man rotation in 2013.
The Kansas State fullback's opportunities largely depend on two factors: his special teams performance and Jamaal Charles' success in Andy Reid's offense.
If Wilson proves to be an invaluable special teams performer—and the Chiefs' final roster can spare an additional fullback—Wilson could dress on Sundays. Also, if Charles' efficiency suffers under the new regime and Sherman doesn't suffice as a lead blocker, Wilson could be promoted to the game-day roster.
Best-Case Scenario:
Wilson distinguishes himself in blocking for Charles and cements a slot on the depth chart.
Worst-Case Scenario:
Wilson's blocking and special teams abilities fail to warrant a place on the 53-man roster, and the fullback spends 2013 as a member of the practice squad.
C Eric Kush, California (PA)
Another small-school prospect, fifth-round selection Eric Kush serves as a 304-pound insurance policy.
Kansas City's starting center Rodney Hudson was victimized by a broken leg in Week 3 of the 2012 season. The injury rendered Hudson as a sideline spectator for the remainder of the year, which likely inclined John Dorsey to pluck Kush from the draft board.
Kush bolsters the team's offensive line depth, adding athleticism and flexibility up front. He manned all three positions (center, guard and offensive tackle) over the course of his collegiate career.
Best-Case Scenario:
Kush fills in for an injury-stricken teammate and sees playing time at guard or center.
Worst-Case Scenario:
Kush struggles to adjust to NFL competition and doesn't reach the field during the regular season.
DB Sanders Commings, Georgia
By the end of 2013, Sanders Commings could jog off the field as the steal of Kansas City's 2013 draft.
Former general manager Charley Casserly projected the defensive back to be a second- to third-round selection. But he ultimately plummeted down boards, and the Chiefs snatched him with the first pick of the fifth round.
Due to this oppressive size (6'0", 216 pounds) and surprising speed (4.41 40), Commings primarily lined up as a cornerback at Georgia. But the Chiefs' secondary is chock-full of cornerback talent, so Commings will likely compete with Kendrick Lewis and Husain Abdullah at free safety—a position he periodically played in college.
The hard-hitting newcomer is afforded a minor advantage over most rookies: His veteran counterparts also have no prior experience in Bob Sutton's defense.
Commings, who was once drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks as a center fielder, embodies impressive closing speed, rapid recognition and distinct ball skills. If the rookie digests Sutton's system in a timely manner, Lewis' lease on the starting job will expire sooner rather than later.
Best-Case Scenario:
Commings outplays Lewis and Abdullah throughout training camp, giving him the nod as Kansas City's starting free safety.
Worst-Case Scenario:
Commings sluggishly assimilates to his new position and rarely steps onto the field in 2013.
ILB Nico Johnson, Alabama
Similar to Sanders Commings, Nico Johnson could yield the most value of Kansas City's most recent batch of rookies.
A three-time national champion, Johnson anchored the core of Alabama's vaunted defense, including a trio of starts as a freshman in 2009.
He totaled 163 tackles (16.5 for loss), two sacks, two interceptions and four forced fumbles throughout his stay at Alabama (via Sports-Reference.com).
Johnson's a prototypical strong-side linebacker. He effectively sheds blocks—by fullbacks and linemen alike—stuffs running lanes and rarely over-pursues. And his attention to gap discipline is complemented by reliable tackling.
However, like most interior thumpers, Johnson tends to struggle in man coverage.
As he familiarizes himself with Bob Sutton's defense, the rookie projects to be a solid two-down run-stopper.
Best-Case Scenario:
Johnson quickly grasps the system and starts at strong-side linebacker on opening day.
Worst-Case Scenario:
Johnson loses the training camp battle to the underweight (230 pounds) Akeem Jordan, primarily becoming a special teams contributor.
RB Knile Davis, Arkansas
Normally, running backs showcase sixth-gear speed but lack power or vice versa. Knile Davis is one exception to the rule.
The Arkansas tailback's 4.37 40-time and 31 bench-press reps ranked second amongst running backs at the combine (via NFL.com).
But after a jaw-dropping 2010 season, ankle injuries and fumbling issues plagued the remainder of Davis' collegiate career.
If Andy Reid and Co. can suppress the rookie's problematic ball security, the tailback might be able to resurrect his career and salvage his game-breaking reputation.
Best-Case Scenario:
Davis fends off the injury bug and enjoys a successful rookie campaign behind Jamaal Charles.
Worst-Case Scenario:
Davis battles nagging injuries and recurring fumbles downgrade his status on the depth chart.
TE Travis Kelce, Cincinnati
Third-round pick Travis Kelce is destined to grow into a starting role in the future.
He blocks with a mean streak and doubles as a dynamic receiver—he averaged 16 yards per reception as a senior (via Sports-Reference.com).
However, Kansas City's roster already accommodates a pair of proven starters at tight end: Anthony Fasano and Tony Moeaki.
Overall, Kelce is a more talented player than both of his peers. Moeaki is oftentimes exploited as an in-line blocker, and Fasano doesn't pose an alarming threat as a receiving option.
But Kelce's ascension through the depth chart won't come easily.
Best-Case Scenario:
Kelce finishes the season as the team's second tight end.
Worst-Case Scenario:
Kelce's impact is minimized by the leap in talent.
OT Eric Fisher, Central Michigan
The No. 1 overall pick of the draft will begin his NFL journey at right tackle—a position he played throughout his first two seasons at Central Michigan.
Formerly a high school quarterback, Eric Fisher's a natural athlete posing as a 306-pound offensive tackle.
His blocks often end with a flavor of nastiness, which probably endeared him to Andy Reid and John Dorsey. The unremitting bookend also displays unique balance and agility despite towering over opponents with his 6'8" frame.
Fisher's impressive athleticism becomes apparent in the open field. Considering that Chiefs left tackle Branden Albert also excels in space, the tandem's shared strength will likely result in plentiful amounts of screens throughout 2013.
As Fisher packs on pounds throughout his career, his athletic pedigree will remain unchanged.
Best-Case Scenario:
Fisher punctuates an exceptional rookie season with a trip to the Pro Bowl.
Worst-Case Scenario:
Fisher's relocation to right tackle curtails his effectiveness, and his overall performance fails to justify the hype.
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With this film, at least some theory can be made to fix all the writing total lack of attention that has been given to the previous films.. Yes, Jason is now a creature of some sort. Yeah...you read that correctly. Sure, there's the Necronomican (from The Evil Dead) that was thrown in as an inside joke between the director and good pal Sam Raimi. With that, and the supposed idea that Pamela Voorhees went so far off the deep end she tried anything to get her son back, one could say that she used some passage to resurrect him after some amount of time since his death. He drowned, he was dead, some form of energy of him still haunted the place, Pamela brought him back via some occult method yet how was she supposed to know it worked? Is that good writing? Oh god, no. Is that far fetched? Sure...but...isn't the rest of the series?
Oh, by the way...Jason can now "body hop". Let's be honest, this character has been gaining more abilities since his introduction in part 2. First he's dead. Next, he's a grown man that many fans insist is just a regular human mongoloid. He possesses abnormal strength to the point of crushing skulls and taking multiple fatal injuries such as a broken neck, a slice into his shoulder and upper body that would have blood filling his lungs, and an ax to the head...as well as a slew of others.The guy somehow still lived. In The Final Chapter, he gets whacked in the side of the head with his own machete, it imbeds in his skull, and he falls on his machete which slices through his head. It's hard to say if he actually died then or not as he twitches. Bodies twitch sometimes right after death. Sometimes not. Tommy Jarvis then hacks at his body and he's now officially dead.
For some reason, his maggot filled, husk of a corpse is brought back to life thanks to lightning in Jason Lives. I don't mean he's now a living husk, but he's full of muscle. He's also even more stronger and durable. Eventually, he gains the power to teleport in Jason takes Manhattan. Yes, you can say it's bad film making, via very poor editing. Point is, he's either teleporting or moving at lightning speed here. By Jason X, it's discussed that he may have the power to regenerate his own cells despite lack of evidence in that film or the previous ones.
To think that if his body was blown up that there would be something else to this guy who's obviously supernatural to some degree not only at the start, but midway through the series isn't a stretch. It would be one thing if, say, Pamela was brought back in Friday the 13th II and was running around as a demon. That's a stretch since we went from completely normal human to that. With Jason, he's been evolving more ever since.
Voorhees daggers? Hell? Bloodlines? None of that is worse than what we've seen. There's always been some supernatural element to him and more so if occult methods are brought into play. Him having relatives should have been an assumption in the first place given that we're not told anything about Pamela's relatives nor his father and who he may have gone and slept with. Though still...just springing the whole 'sister' angle on us was a retarded move.
It's not like the other films. Seriously, you want to watch Jason hack off folks at a camp...watch the previous installments for those. By the time he turned zombie-fied, something was going to change..and of course not for the better. He can take the damage even more. The New Blood already took abnormal activities a step further introducing a Carrie-wannabe. VI-VIII all tried something different and they each have their fans. If you want the previous formula, those films are still around, but story wise it makes little sense for Jason to go through the same mess each time given his newly made up abilities.
Yes, this film just takes the path the previous entries made by trying new things. And to some degree there are plenty of reasons to condemn this one. The new supernatural element isn't a bother other than why didn't it appear when Jason was hacked up, but given that this series already had that type of element, it's nothing new. It even offers a window into explaining the terribly written history of Jason into something more coherent.
But still...it could have been executed a whole lot better.


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Oct 31, 2008
Happy Halloween!!
1) Yaar:
The movie was a hit, making the director add the movie's name before his name as 'Yaar' Kannan. It was a well-crafted movie, with a decent star cast of Arjun, Nalini, Jaishankar, Senthil, 'NizhalgaL' Ravi, (I think his was the first name the horror moviemaker would pen when deciding the star cast.. One can see him in pretty much all the movies... He would have just missed being called 'Pei' Ravi, ;) )among others. Even the comedy segment, involving was Senthil was quite freaky, especially the demise of Prof. Senthil. One unforgettable scene which scared the hell out of me is where Jayachitra encounters her 'different' son, thinking of which I still get the hair at the back of the neck raising.
2) 13-aam number veedu:
There is the same spookiness in this movie too, with lots of boorish moments. It followed the same trend of people in a house dying one after the other.
3) My dear Lisa:
It has the classical horror motive of revenge behind it. Some of the modus operandi for murder is inspired from 'Evil dead'.
4) Idhudhan arambam:
Produced and directed by 'Raj Bharath' of early 80's movie 'Uchakkattam', this involved a lot of scary scenes, but this was a movie with a twist in the end.
5) Jenma natchathiram:
Heavily inspired from 'The Oman', this movie, produed by 'ThakkAli' Srinivasan had a child as the '666' evil. The climax was quite heart-breaking and made me think about what would have happened after the movie ended.
6) Vaa Arugil Vaa:
Actually a nice movie. It had a decent storyline, heart-wrenching senti scenes, good suspense-building moments, and an entertaining second half. The horrifying figure was inspired the 'Chucky' character, but the Tamil version was quite cute. This movie, along with 'Yaar' and 'Idhudhan arambam' is one of the only three Tamil horror movies that I have watched twice.
7) Uruvam:
A movie with 'Mike' Mohan as the main character, but a unique one.. His voice and hairstyle were horrible; and the horror-inducing scenes were quite creepy. For those of us who associate Mike Mohan with soft, romantic roles, and singing in front of mikes, this movie is undigestible.
8) Shock:
Remake of Hindi 'Bhoot', this film scared only in parts. The most scariest creature was the hair-chewing, eye-rolling Kalairaani, who for your kind information, was not possessed. It was quite different from the usual horror movies in the sense that it is based in an urban setting, a Chennai apartment.
9) Sivi:
A recent one; again based in an urban setting of college, library and normal city house. Despite having the advantage of using good technology, it wasnt that different in the fear-inducing scenes. It has got some twists too; the last scene/frame of the movie is quite shocking.
BTW, one doubt: Why do Indian women close their mouths with their hands when they scream? ;)
Oct 26, 2008
Oct 19, 2008
Revisit of some old posts
1) Starting from the oldest, I had written this post 3 years ago about harvesting of human power in gym. From one comment that I got last year, I was happy to know that the idea is getting implemented by some gyms in Hong Kong.
2) I had this list of my favorite top 10 villains in Tamil cinema. Some good ones were missed, as some readers had mentioned and as I Had acknowledged. Check out this recent list by Behindwoods and watch out for overlaps.
3) I like most reality shows involving talent-hunt, be it dance, music, singing or humor. I had posted about one of my fav shows - Nach Baliye, the Season 2 of which was just over when I wrote the post. This Friday, the Season 4 has kick-started. Season 2 was a huge success, with good judges and cute couples. Season 3 was a forgettable one, though I havent watched most of the episodes. It even ended controversially, with court cases and allegations of favoritism/bias. Season 4 looks very promising, with great judges - Farah Khan, Arjun Rampal and Karishma Kapoor (South ex-heroines must have a look at her.. Looks like time has stopped moving forward in her life alone.. she looks almost the same as in 'Dil To Pagal Hai' or 'Fiza'). Among the participants, Jaspal Bhatti is a surprise choice... Hope he caters well to the Bhangra audience. Thee are a few known and newfaces from soap operas, but at least 6 couples look promising. Let it rock!!
4) Another important addition to 'Science in song lyrics' post: "Moongil kAdugalE" from Samurai. I came across this song only recently, and when I heard that it is Vikram's fav song, I can understand. Superbly sung by Hariharsn and brilliantly penned by Vairamthu, the following lines have some wonderful references to scientific events, linking them with philosophy and humanity..
In the second stanza, he goes:
"Uppu kadalOram mEgam uRpathi AnAlum
upputhaNNeerai mEgam oru pOdhum sindhAdhu
i.e., Even though clouds originate from salty sea, it never rains salt water)
Malaiyil veezhndhAlum sooriyan marithu povathilllai
nilavukku oLiootti thannai neettithukkolgirathu"
(Though the sun disappears behind the hill, it doesnt die; it enlightens the moon and extends its longevity)
Then, he says
"Jananam maraNam aRiyA vaNNam nAnum mazhaithuLi AvEnO"
(Will I become like rain which has no birth or death?)
The first part beautifully talks about the natural process of distillation. For the question of why salt doesnt evaporate alongwith water is bcos the vapor pressure of salt is very low. Thus, the evaporation of water from sea separates pure water from saline sea.
In the second part, the process of reflection of sunlight by moon is poetically described. Vairamuthu says that it elongates the life of sun.
In the last part, the fundamental chemical theory about conservation of molecular structure upon physical changes is narrated. Water, or any chemical for that matter, can neither be created nor be destroyed due to the physical processes that take place around or with them. For that, chemistry is required. Vairamuthu compares that law to the hero's wish of living forever without a knowledge about life or death. If his wis was granted, he would be like 'Hancock'.
5) In an earlier quiz, I had asked about the uniqueness of Harris Jeyaraj. Now, what is unique about our Gaptun Vijayakanth, Surya and Vikram, which separates them from others such as Sivaji, Rajni, Kamal, Satyaraj, Karthik, Prabhu, Vijay, Ajith, Sarathkumar and 'Mike' Mohan? Since I havent enabled comment moderation, you might find the answers from others' comments.
PS: Oru sudden doubt.. I have some friends who were raised by their grandmothers. As there are so many songs praising mother in Tamil cinema, why is there not a single song praising her in a senti way? (Pl. ignore "Paatti sollai thattAdhey").
Oct 13, 2008
Before Sunset
I wanted to publish this post on the 10th itself, when I felt soooo romantic. This movie is set in the most romantic city of the world, Paris.. and I wished I knew French, to fully understand all the dialogue. May be I will learn it in the future and watch the movie umpteenth time... ;)
Please note: A few spoilers about this move and its prequel, 'Before Sunrise' will be found in this review. Both the movies are availabe in youtube.. Before sunrise - in 10 parts. Before sunset is available in 8 parts. I strongly recommend the romantic lovers among you to watch these 2 movie. Definitely worth 3 hours of your life.
Before Sunrise and Before Sunset are two of my all-time favorite movies and certainly the most favorite pair in the 'Sequel' category. In this post, I focus mainly on 'Before Sunset' and describe what a great sequel it is – not only in terms of the story or other technical aspects but in the aspects that make it an excellent pair with its prequel.
The way the first part ended was rather ambiguous (open-ended). As the male protagonist Jesse (Ethan Hawke) reveals in the sequel, it is totally left to the reader to imagine what really happened after the climax. A romantic would think that the he and Celine (Julie Delpy, in an awe-inspiring performance), the girl he met and spent a day in Vienna, met again and a cynic would think they didn't. Now, the time for the imagination is over and the viewer is going to know the answer, but it wouldn't come soon. So, during the course of the movie, the viewer has to read between the lines and try to guess the answer correctly. Thus, from being a romantic or cynic, the viewer has to change to being an observer or a wild-guesser.
In the book-meeting scene, he talks of the idea for his next story, where he remembers his ex-girlfriend when his daughter is dancing to the tunes of a song he listened with his ex-girlfriend. This was indicative of the director giving us clues about his life. His first book was based on his real-life incident of meeting his ex-girlfriend; moreover, the very first dialogue in the movie begins with one of the journalists asking the writer if the story is autobiographic, to which he answers that every writer's work is inspired from his/her life experiences, and being the writer of a romantic story, his too is real. These two events suggest us that he probably has an offspring, probably a daughter and that he still thinks often about his ex-girlfriend. He further says that he wanted to be a great lover, an adventurer and an explorer of the world; but instead he was depressed despite having a great job and a beautiful wife.
When Celine comes to meet him at the bookstore, we see that he is quite surprised seeing her, and within minutes of their conversation it is apparent that they couldn't meet again as they planned, in Vienna. Now, the next question arises about their individual lives. Her bare fingers reveal that she is single, but his situation is left to guess. When asked how long it took to write the novel, he says 3-4 years, which is the first major clue given by the director that it has indeed been at least 4 years since their earlier meeting. He further remarks that his life nosedived after Dec 16, 1995, when he was waiting for her in Vienna in vain and his life turned miserable. Though he says that he only joked, one can sense that the director is giving hints about his troubled marriage.
Their conversation is quite different from the one they had during their first meet. While much of it was about what youngsters would be thinking and talking about, such as, partners, childhood memories, and career goals, now their conversation revolves around more serious and global issues such as global warming, politics of the modern world, and environmental pollution. This difference also suggests of their increased maturity over the years, hinting us that they have got quite older and wiser.
Unlike in the first movie where there was quite a bit of physical interaction between them after the first few hours, such as holding hands together and kissing, we don't see any such thing here, despite them meeting after a few years. This also suggests of some barrier between them, which we don't know is because of the awkwardness of the situation or due to something else. We get the answer a little later.
While talking at the café, he talks of his problems getting deeper and deeper, but when she asks him what his problems are, he sighs and says he doesn't have any problems and that, at that moment, he is very happy being there. From the conversations, it becomes clear that both have been thinking about each other and we also get the feeling that they have indeed been searching the other within their limits. Then, when he reveals the exact time that passed between the meetings, it is quite shocking. Now, the viewer is made to guess about what would have happened in each of their life in that period, and most importantly, if both of them are still single and available for each other.
Later when they talk about the details of their past meet, Celine behaves as if she has forgotten much of the way they spent their first day together in Vienna. It comes as a shock to him, because he says that he remembers that night much more than he remembers his entire living years. Considering that, and the fact that it was only he who showed up at Vienna for the elusive reunion, it arises a doubt about whether she cherishes their first meet as much as he does. When he asks her if it was a bitter experience and hence she wanted to forget it, she says no. As the conversation evolves, and when she is shown to remember even their zodiacs after all these years, it slowly becomes apparent that he really meant something to her.
During all this time, it is clear that we are observing every conversation between them and every place there go. By this, I mean that the editing has been such that we witness everything they do. Thus, there is no scope to guess whether or not they have talked about their lives in the intermittant time. But I felt that there is a nice catch. Being an author of a bestselling author, it is most probable that his short biography is there at the back-cover of his book, making her aware of his marital and social status (which is usually briefly mentioned in the biography). But he has no clue about her life, neither are we aware of her feelings about what she has learnt about him. The director makes us wait for the story to unfold.
When she eventually asks him about his family, we know about his marital status and also that she is aware of that. When she later reveals that she is not yet married and that she is unable to maintain a long-term relationship with anyone because of his memories, we understand how strongly she has been in love with him, after spending just a few hours with him the first time around. The difference between the release of the two movies is actually the same what director has decided to use as the break. I think it is a smart ploy, because both Jesse and Celine have aged quite considerably and the director needed to just show their older faces to make us realize that it is indeed a long time since the prequel.
The reason for me mentioning their first interaction which is shown in just a few frames at the beginning of the movie is that, someone who watches this movie without having watched its prequel will definitely be tempted to find out how their first meet would have been. That doesn't mean that it is a prerequisite to have watched Before Sunrise for watching this movie. Before Sunset is a great movie by itself, perhaps better in the lead roles' performances than the prequel, especially during the emotional outburst shown beautifully in a long shot during their limo journey. There, each of them loves to console the emotionally charged other by trying to touch their hair, but they restrain doing so, probably because of the realization that his marital status prevents such a contact.It is such a wonderful scene, and is easily the best in the movie.
The director decides to end Before Sunset too open-ended, with a clever dialog in which Celine tells Jesse that he is going to miss the plane, for which he replies "I know". The movie ends right after that, and the director re-invokes the romantic vs cynic argument in us. I concluded that Jesse would deliberately miss the flight to stay with her for awhile before divorcing his wife, thus ending the unhappy marriage and unite with Celine. I loved both the movies because of the terrific conversations the pair had in both the versions, around which they gradually share their life and express their love. In short, I would say that Before Sunset is a perfect sequel to Before Sunrise in every sense. Listen to a beautiful waltz that Celine wrote for Jesse..
Oct 3, 2008
KannE KalaimAne - Song of the Month


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Skip to comments.Dispelling myths about gay activism -
Posted on 06/21/2004 11:30:30 AM PDT by UnklGene
Dispelling myths about gay activism -
Mike S. Adams (archive)
June 21, 2004
Recently, I started recommending my old alma mater to readers asking me where they could get a good education without constant exposure to political indoctrination. I recommended Mississippi State University (MSU), not because it was free from political correctness, but because it was a relatively small problem at the university.
Now, it appears that I might have been wrong about my old alma mater. (Yes, you heard me correctly. I said I might have been wrong about something). My awareness of this possible folly came when one of my readers emailed the following excerpt from the MSU website:
Dispelling Myths: National Gay and Lesbian Pride Month Display at the (Mitchell Memorial) Library. This educational display takes a look at the myths surrounding homosexuality and gay life and dispels them with plain facts.
Apparently, the people running the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center at MSU have decided to align themselves with the gay rights agenda by sponsoring this new library exhibit. And, despite a serious state budget crisis, they have decided to use Mississippi taxpayer dollars to teach people that their objections to homosexuality are unfounded. And who better to expose various untruths than the multiculturalists who say that truth is an antiquated concept?
I have been a big critic of the multicultural war against generalizations for quite some time. But, now, Ive given up. In fact, Ive decided to take an if you cant beat em, join em approach to the problem. So, rather than challenge their right to put a display in Mitchell Memorial Library, I have decided to ask the Holmes Center to let me put up a display of my own.
My display will be entirely in black-and-white, devoid of any use of rainbow imagery or subtle variations of pink. It will give detailed explanations of the invalidity of the following myths:
Myth #1. Campus gay rights activism is motivated by a desire to protect students from imminent harm. It is not an effort to indoctrinate students. Nor is it in an effort to use tax dollars to win votes for candidates supporting the gay agenda.
Myth #2. Campus gay activists actually respect the views of people who have religious objections to homosexuality. In fact, some of them think that such people have a right to voice their objections to homosexuality at a public university.
Myth #3. Some diversity centers hold real debates exposing students to different opinions on the issue of gay marriage, rather than inviting multiple speakers who share exactly the same opinion.
Myth #4. College administrators believe that it is easier to advance the gay agenda by violating the United States Constitution. But, despite this, they respect the constitution at all times.
Myth #5. The people running campus diversity centers understand that political activism is supposed to be directed at governments by the people, not by governments at the people.
Myth #6. College administrators understand that constitutional rights belong to individuals. They also understand that centers run by the government do not have constitutional standing.
Myth # 7. Campus gay activists always tell the truth about the percentage of the population that is actually gay.
Myth #8. Because they are all very rational intellectuals, campus gay activists fully understand the problems associated with espousing a belief in a) the gay gene, b) a growing gay population, and c) the Darwinian notion of survival of the fittest.
Myth # 9. Gay activists always tell the truth about the relationship between homosexual sodomy and AIDS. That is because they care more about the public health than the blind pursuit of sexual gratification.
Myth # 10. The decision to join the gay rights movement will secure enough donations from gay activists to offset the ensuing donor boycott from the once proud alums of Mississippi State University.
When I establish this display at my old alma mater, I will be able to proudly boast that I have become a part of the multicultural war on generalizations. The university can then turn its attention to combating generalizations against all kinds of groups. Perhaps they can sponsor a panel discussion called Driving excellence among Chinese immigrants or Genetic diversity in the Mississippi Delta. Maybe theyll even have time for one called The fear of profanity among Italian Americans.
I think its always good to keep a sense of humor when tackling issues of diversity. But the multiculturalists think that generalizations are always a bad idea.
Politics in the classroom KILL me.
I go to Vanderbilt University - not exactly a bastion of liberal thought - and my Representative American Literature class included Fast Food Nation, Going Up the River: Travels in a Prison Nation, Fountain at the Center of the World (a fictional account of the WTO protests in Seattle), and videos on the Seattle/Portland protests. Indoctrination at its worst. We read one book by Melville and one by Faulkner, and the rest was liberal screed written after 1984. 'Representative American Lit' my ass.
Thats awful. I am only about 10 years out of school and even back then we read Poe, Cooper, and Twain (and Faulkner and Melville) and while at Kansas when we took intro to American Lit.
=== Because they are all very rational intellectuals, campus gay activists fully understand the problems associated with espousing a belief in a) the gay gene, b) a growing gay population, and c) the Darwinian notion of survival of the fittest.
Very good.
I managed to slip in "survival of the fittest" when one of the young homosexuals debating me on the Alan Keyes show likened federal sex-ed to federal indoctrinition in the theory of evolution.
Glad you brought that up, says I ... =)
"Alcohol abstinence in the Russian American and Irish American communities"
"Solving the problem of Asian American academic underachievment"
"Men in the Military: the myth of upper body strength"
That's good to hear. I attended GMU for a semester in 1972 when it was little more than a community college. I'm curious, do you ever see Walter Williams on campus, or have you had a chance to take a course from him?
FYI...BTW, last weekend, my youngest daughter married a MSU alum...10 of his friends from school, and frat buds were up for the wedding..5 stayed with us for 4 days..because of a mix up by the hotel...was a blast...I forgot how much beer can be consumed by humans..was like having a frat weekend in my house...I'm still finding empties all around the hous and the property, including two in the rain gutter...
Did you find them right after you woke up or on the way down?
BTW, if you want to see egregious male homosexuality on public display in MS, you needn't look any farther than the USM band. Y'know the Flag Corps girls most bands have? Well, USM has 3-4 extra fruity "f(l)ag boys" in their band. Seriously.
Please tell me this is not required reading for
a degree at FR.
Who is responsible for handing out degrees around here? It's certainly not me.
Hey dude! Speaking of culturally diverse universities and liberal indoctrination, Dr. McDonald's new book and Dr. McDonald will be featured on C-SPAN (2, I believe) on July 4 at noon and 5:00. You can call in and ask him questions during the 12:00 broadcast. Those would be Eastern times. On the one hand, it is a shame that they would have him on July 4. However, it is entirely appropriate.
I got two, but both came in plain brown envelopes with no return address.
I treasure them both.
To: WKB; wardaddy
Please no "steers and queers" jokes about MSU. Now is not the time. :-)
Why bourbon,
what jokes?
I've never heard one :)
I've got two of my daughters at State now. If State is no longer the bastion of sanity and patriotism I once knew, the ONLY stinkin' choice I have is take 'em out for year, move 'em to Kalifornia and enroll 'em at Fresno State.
I need some hope, boy! Don't dump this liberal at State junk in my computer!
You know, MSU had to drop that animal husbandry degree.. too many of the football players were confused about their obligations
Don't make fun of our flagboys, or one of them will come up there and slap you silly! :-)
" If State is no longer the bastion of sanity and patriotism I once knew, the ONLY stinkin' choice I have is take 'em out for year, move 'em to Kalifornia and enroll 'em at Fresno State."
Good Lord, man! Wipe that thought right outta your brain!
Go find a moon pie...you'll feel MUCH better. ;o)
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chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/* chmod -R 755 /System/Library/Extensions/* reboot
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This story begins with Topaz Bond – The Call (1). To access installments in narrative sequence, click on an entry title, then click on "Next" at the end of that installment.
Abelard looked down, heaved a sigh, and spoke with his mouth again. "Sorry. But how…?"
"Why do you keep switching the side of your head that you use to look at me?"
He gave a full-body twitch. "The left side receives, the right side projects."
Unsure of how to interpret this answer but not wanting to display ignorance, she answered his repeated question. "I hear voices that no one else hears."
"Ah. I think they used to call that schizophrenia, right?"
"What do you mean, 'used to'?"
He didn't answer at first. Instead, he ambled in a circle around her, keeping his head down, trying to decide something. She rotated to face him as he walked. When he had circled twice, he asked, "What year did you come from?"
"2017. Why?"
"Common Era? I wasn't even born then."
"You mean… you're from the future?"
"We're outside of space and time, remember? Aum touches all of human history."
"Only humans?" Eileen felt weak. "What about… aliens?"
"Haven't run into any of those yet. Maybe they're across the ocean. Nobody makes it across the ocean, I've heard."
"What happens when you try to cross the ocean?"
"You get bored and turn around. It's easy to get bored in Aum. We don't even have weather here."
"Yeah, it was pretty quiet before you showed up." Eileen considered her options. Send him away and explore alone? As a general principle, safety in solitude, but Abelard seemed friendly enough and maybe the next being she would come across would have worse intentions. She still didn't know too much about Aum. Abelard seemed willing show her the ropes. And she could always part ways with him later if he got on her nerves. So, safety in numbers then. "Okay, I'll walk with you."
His animal face twisted into some kind of smile. "All right, Opele, let's walk." He fell in beside her.
For a moment, she wasn't sure whom he was talking to. Then, she remembered giving him her alias. She decided on the spot to start thinking of herself as 'Opele,' rather than 'Eileen.' "Hey, weren't you going…" Opele peered in the direction of his previous amble, wondering what he might want to avoid.
"Well, like I was saying when we kicked off this little tutorial, Aum's geography isn't fixed. The coasts are fairly stable, but they're hemmed by a set of mountain ranges, and once you get inland of those, the regions just phase in and out as you travel, with no order I've been able to grasp. It's a right mess. A couple of the beasts I've come across tried making maps when they first started out, and it drove them batshit until they stopped."
Opele furrowed her brow and rubbed her forehead. "So that means…"
"If you were walking this way, I can walk forward with you, and for all we know, we'll still end up in the Feathered Forest, where I came from. It's a very peaceful place. Beautiful trees."
Thank you for reading! In my next installment, Opele and Abelard discover an unwelcome surprise.
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Tampa, FL - TAMPA, FL - On Saturday, May 15th, over 30 young ball players from the Tampa Bay area came out to Hillsborough High School for a tryout to play for either the 16U or 18U PW Bay Area team. The turnout, while lacking some big names, did produce some good surprises for the PW staff. Players like SS/3B/RHP Alex McGathey, MIF Brian Pruett and MIF/RHP Seth McGarry showed off their skills to PW Staff on hand to see the action.
Alex McGathey, a SS/3B/RHP out of Seminole High School was one of the stars from Saturday's workout. While only a 2013 grad, Alex already shows very good actions at the plate, in the field, and on the mound. His solid footwork, throwing arm and actions make him a player to be watched in the upcoming years. Already showing signs of an advanced bat, Alex has a solid, level swing at the plate, showing good pop at times. He is a patient hitter with a great eye at the plate. A solid hitter that uses the entire field, Alex should continue to develop into one of the premier players at the High School level. He also displayed a good FB (83-85) with good command down in the zone. He has a quality SL/CB that sits at 64-65 with good late movement and an average CH (63-64). Alex has a smooth, quiet delivery to the plate and the ball seems to explode out of his hand at release.
Brian Pruett, a above average fielding SS out of Riverview High School in Sarasota, also had a good workout. The 2011 grad showed good footwork in the field and a good defensive approach. He showed a good arm, hitting 84 mph from across the diamond with a good quick release. His actions were fairly polished for a High School SS and he projects to be a quality defensive player in the future. At the plate, Brian was above average with his swing, showing a solid, level swing with good extension after contact. He stayed on the ball well and can drive the ball from gap to gap.Overall, he looked the part, and seemed to be a savvy player with good baseball instincts.
Seth McGarry, a SS/2B/RHP, is a 2012 grad out of Lakewood Ranch High School, was also a bright spot at the tryout. Little was known about McGarry prior to the event, but he was able to turn some heads with his workout on the mound. As a RHP, Seth showed a good FB (83-84) with movement down in the zone. His over the top delivery was smooth and easy, as the ball jumped out of his hand to the plate. What was more impressive was his breaking ball, a pitch that varied between 68-74 mph. He was able to throw it both for strikes and as a hard out pitch down & away. His CH, while only an average pitch now, showed excellent arm speed and should develop into a quality 3rd pitch down the road. At the plate, Seth showed the ability to stay inside the baseball, and displayed good gap to gap contact. His bat should play well as he fills out and his arm will only get better as the year goes on.
All in all the workout was a success. The great thing about an event of this nature is the chance to see some good young talent that we normally don't get to see during the season, due to depth at the High School level. Players like Trent Thompson, a 2013 grad out of Berkeley Prep, who did not get a lot of playing time in 2010, was able to showcase his talents at this event, showing off a ton of upside at the plate with good power for his age. A big body that should fill out as he matures, he will be an exciting player to watch. We look forward to some of these kids making an immediate impact for Prospect Wire this summer and watching them develop into high level high school talent.
Alex McGathey has a chance to be pretty special. The reason with him is he is very polished for his age. He plays in as many tournaments as a kid can play in, and you can see he is a seasoned player. Seth McGarry particularly impressed me on the mound.
It's shaping up to be a very good 16U team - with arms like Jordan Doyle, McGarry, McGathey and Aipel I think this team has a chance to be just as good as the team that won it all last season.
Add to that a very fast OF with Duke Barber and Brett Phillips. Could be the makings of a solid club!


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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Stitching update & a little talkin...
I worked today; but we were kind of slow; those of you who have been following my blog probabley remember my not so "ex-boyfriend" Kenny, we broke up last September and he went back to Oregon; well we've been talking for sometime and have decided to give it another try. I don't know if I'm making a mistake or not; we got along ok, he's a lot of fun and a lot of laughs; he just is "different" than I am; I don't really know how to explain it to you all. I'm at a loss for words; he's 5 years younger than me; but that doesn't really matter or factor into anything. I just hope I'm not going back to him because I'm lonely, which I really am since Ashley decided to stay in Texas. I miss Scarlett so very much; I really became attached to her, more than I should have. For those of you that are new Scarlett is my darling Granddaughter who lived with me since she was about a month old until last month; when her and her mommy went to visit Ashleys dad in Texas; he has some horses and Ashley loves horses and she decided to stay. I still have Scarletts stuff; her crib, clothes and all Ashleys stuff also. I'm packing Ashleys stuff up tomorrow so Kenny can use that dresser.
He'll be here Friday. So I guess we'll just wait and see what happens? Life is so fun sometimes isn't it? It's what you make of it. I don't know why I'm just blabbing on and on...lol
As for stitching; I haven't today; But did yesterday; I'm still working on Home of a Needleworker 2, it's been a lot of fun and I hope to finish it soon. Hope everyone is having good weather; it was 102 here today; I HATE, HATE, HATE hot weather; I hope this summer goes by fast.....
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Sunday, May 29, 2011
Stitching & Stash
Hi, hope everyone is having a fun and safe weekend. I worked all weekend; but I'm off the next 2 days, I plan on doing a lot of stitching. I need to go to Joanna's tomorrow and get a little wooden box for Heathers Bday gift; her Bday is the 3rd; I can't wait to use my chenille trim :). I'll be sure to post a picture.
Here is a little stash I ordered from 123 Stitch; and then the Mystery Sampler and material & threads from DSL. I love both of these sites; they always fill your order so quickly. I am starting my Mystery Sampler maybe later tonight; I plan on staying up late tonight. We'll just see if my body will agree with me. LOL We were so slow all weekend and that makes the day go by so slow. This is my "Home of a Needleworker 2" it's such a fun stitch; I love the colours..
Here's a picture of Scarlett at the beach in Texas. I don't know when they'll be home; sometime before they leave for Germany; I hope it's soon; I know it's so hard on them being apart as a family. Torry's missed so much of Scarlett growing up. That's the military life. My dad, ex hubby, & brother were all in the service. Have a safe and happy holday....Oh, I was having so much trouble w/bloggger; it wouldn't even let me sign on for days. I was getting so mad; hopefully they fixed whatever was broken...
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