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Team of the day
Florida Gulf Coast
Remember in the weekend preview when we said Florida was on upset alert against the Eagles this weekend? Now you're seeing why. Though it's only one win, the Eagles got a tremendous start from veteran right-handed pitcher Ricky Knapp in a dominant 8-2 victory. Knapp struck out four batters and allowed just two runs on six hits in a complete-game performance. He threw 92 pitches, 70 for strikes, while Brooks Beisner and Zack Tillery led the way at the plate, each with three runs batted in.
Player of the day
LHP Brandon Waddell, Virginia
Virginia head coach Brian O'Connor had high hopes for Waddell when he arrived in Charlottesville, Va., in the fall, but he never could've imagined this type of start so early in the season. The talented left-handed pitcher was fantastic in a 15-0 win over Toledo. He struck out 15 batters, walked one, and allowed just six hits in six shutout innings of work. Waddell also showed stronger overall stuff than he did opening weekend, getting up to 90 with his fastball, while his breaking ball was a plus pitch against the Rockets.
Upset of the day
Loyola Marymount 7, Oregon 2
After almost losing a home series to Utah last weekend, the Lions have started this weekend in impressive fashion with a solid victory over George Horton's Oregon Ducks. LMU sophomore right-handed pitcher Colin Welmon was terrific against the Ducks, striking out nine, walking three and allowing just four hits in six innings of work. He also threw 102 pitches, 61 for strikes, while first baseman Cullen Mahoney led the offense with two hits and three RBIs.
Teams feeling good
Alabama: The Crimson Tide might've been picked to finish near the bottom of the SEC, but apparently the players didn't get the memo. The Tide is off to a fantastic 5-0 start after taking care of Florida Atlantic 5-2 on Friday. Alabama starting pitcher Charley Sullivan struck out six and allowed just two runs on five hits in five innings of work, while relievers Tucker Hawley and Keaton Haack each performed at a high level.
Notre Dame: The Fighting Irish had a solid first weekend on the diamond and have started their second series against Tulane on a positive note. Irish right-handed starting pitcher Sean Fitzgerald struck out two and allowed just a run on four hits in 6 1/3 innings of work, as they tallied a very impressive 2-1 win over Tulane. While Fitzgerald led the charge on the mound, third baseman Eric Jagielo smacked another home run.
Oregon State: The Beavers are off to a fantastic start this season, and earned yet another solid win on Friday, a 2-0 decision over San Diego State. Senior left-handed pitcher Matt Boyd struck out nine, walked one and allowed just five hits in 8 1/3 shutout innings of work. He also threw 117 pitches, 85 for strikes. Meanwhile, Danny Hayes led the charge at the plate with two hits and an RBI.
Pepperdine: Though the night didn't begin in great fashion with right-handed pitcher Scott Frazier running into trouble in the first inning, the Waves got the job done with a 5-3 triumph, collecting 10 hits in their final five at bats. Frazier struck out eight, walked two, and allowed just three runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings, while the bullpen did a great job with Eric Karch and Michael Swanner leading the way. Meanwhile, first baseman Sam Meyer had a productive night at the plate with two hits and two RBIs.
Cal State Fullerton: Titans head coach Rick Vanderhook has been raving about his freshmen arms for the past couple weeks, and it's now easy to see why. The Titans got yet another plus performance from freshman hurler Thomas Eshelman, who struck out eight and allowed just three hits in 5 2/3 shutout innings in a 7-2 win over TCU. While Eshelman led the charge on the mound, outfielder Michael Lorenzen had two hits and two RBIs to lead the offense.
Cal State Northridge: It seems like head coach Matt Curtis is putting together quite the team of Matadors this spring. The Matadors captured yet another solid win on Friday night, beating USC 9-4 to take a 1-0 series lead. Northridge outfielder Cal Vogelsang led the charge at the plate with two hits, a double and four RBIs, while reliever John Goossen-Brown held the Trojans at bay in extra innings. Goossen-Brown, who has improved his fastball and is now well into the 90s with that pitch, struck out three and allowed just two hits (no runs) in three innings of work.
Mississippi State: Everyone knew the Bulldogs would have quality pitching depth entering the season, but it's still impressive to see this staff go to work. State starting pitcher Jacob Lindgren struck out and allowed just a run on three hits in 5 1/3 innings as the Bulldogs captured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Purdue. State relievers Chad Girodo and Jonathan Holder also performed at a high level, with Holder once again touching 93-94 on the radar gun.
Teams wanting a do-over
Missouri: The Tigers are one of those teams struggling out of the gate this spring. MU starting pitcher Rob Zastryzny, who usually is very solid in the ace role, had a poor showing against Memphis, striking out four and allowing five runs on 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings of work. Meanwhile, the Tigers offense only mustered two hits off Memphis starting pitcher Sam Moll.
Oral Roberts: It's safe to say the Golden Eagles, at least for now, are finding it tough to move forward without former head coach Rob Walton, who's now an assistant at Oklahoma State. ORU starting pitcher Alex Gonzalez put together a solid start, striking out 11 batters in seven innings against Louisiana Tech. However, the offense floundered in a 2-0 loss, as Louisiana Tech sophomore right-handed hurler Phil Maton struck out 11 batters and allowed just two hits in 5 2/3 innings of work.
Nebraska: The Huskers are near the top of the list of teams that would love to restart the season. NU had another tough loss on Friday, an 8-2 decision to Texas, to fall to 0-5 on the season. NU starting pitcher Brandon Pierce allowed three runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings of work, while the bullpen managed to allow five Longhorns runs in the eighth inning. Meanwhile, the offense was stymied by UT starting pitcher Parker French, who struck out six and allowed two runs on eight hits in 6 1/3 innings.
Kent State: Alex Miklos and Evan Campbell each had two hits for the Golden Flashes against San Diego on Friday, but they were unable to record a victory. Kent starting pitcher Tyler Skulina, if there's a silver lining, bounced back from a tough first start of the season by striking out six batters and allowing just two hits in eight shutout frames. Kent is now 0-5 overall.
Stetson: The Hatters hope to put together a solid campaign this spring, but some things must change for that to happen. Stetson starting pitcher Josh Powers gave his team a chance to win by allowing just three runs on nine hits in seven innings of work. However, the Hatters were just never able to get anything going offensively against Maine starting pitcher Tommy Lawrence, who struck out six and allowed a run on eight hits in eight innings.
San Francisco: The Dons started the 2013 campaign on a sour note last weekend, and things didn't get much better on Friday night against UC Santa Barbara. USF starting pitcher Abe Bobb was lifted after allowing five runs on five hits in three innings of work, while the offense was stymied by UCSB starting pitcher Austin Pettibone, who struck out three, walked one and allowed just five hits in 7 1/3 shutout innings of work.
Individual performances to remember
Sam Moll, LHP, Jr., Memphis: Moll has a power arm and is a heralded prospect for a reason. The talented lefty struck out five, walked one, and allowed just one hit (no runs) in seven innings of work in a win over Missouri. He threw 106 pitches, 70 for strikes.
Dillon Overton, LHP, Jr., Oklahoma: It's just impressive to watch the Sooners' one-two punch of Overton and Gray get the job done each week. Overton was great in a 3-1 win over Iowa. He struck out nine batters and allowed just seven hits in eight shutout innings.
Kevin Ziomek, LHP, Jr., Vanderbilt: The Commodores are expected to have a fantastic spring with Ziomek and others leading the charge. The talented left-handed hurler struck out 11 and allowed just a run on five hits in seven innings of work. He sat 88-92 with his fastball and threw 93 pitches, 64 for strikes.
Marco Gonzales, LHP, Jr., Gonzaga: Gonzales certainly is a workhorse, so it's not surprising he bounced back in a big way in a win over UNLV. Gonzales struck out eight batters, walked two and allowed just a run on six hits in seven innings of work.
Felix Gomez, RHP, So., Texas Southern: You don't see the SWAC show up in a lot of these individual performance showcases, but it's time to give Gomez some props for the way he pitched against Southern University at the MLB Urban Invitational in Houston. Gomez only struck out three batters, but allowed just four hits in eight shutout frames.
Sean Manaea, LHP, Jr., Indiana State: The Sycamores faced a stiff test against College of Charleston's solid offensive lineup, but Manaea was no match, as the left-handed hurler dominated the Cougars. Manaea struck out 10, walked two and allowed just one hit in six shutout innings. Stuff-wise, the lefty was up to 94 with his fastball and settled in with a good slider.
Trevor Williams, RHP, Jr., Arizona State: Williams continues to show why he's one of the nation's elite MLB draft prospects for this summer. Williams was fantastic in a 4-0 win over Tennessee. He struck out eight batters, walked one and allowed three hits in seven shutout frames. Stuff-wise, he was 92-94 with his fastball, also flashing a solid changeup and curveball.
Rob Smorol, LHP, Sr., Rutgers: The Scarlet Knights couldn't have asked for a much better start from the senior lefty on Friday in a win over Old Dominion. Smorol struck out seven batters and allowed just four hits in eight innings of work.
Chad Green, RHP, Jr., Louisville: The Cardinals have a wealth of pitching and Green is just one of many talented arms. Green struck out three batters, walked one, and allowed just one hit in seven shutout innings of work. Green, who has good stuff, threw 90 pitches, 58 for strikes.
Mark Appel, RHP, Sr., Stanford: The former first-round pick might not have been ultra impressive against Rice last weekend, but that certainly changed Friday night in a 3-1 win over Fresno State. Appel was back to his old ways, striking out 11, walked one, and allowing just a run on three hits in a complete game performance. He threw 105 pitches, 74 for strikes.
Cale Wine, RHP, Sr., Louisiana-Monroe: The Warhawks hit the road and captured an impressive 2-1 win over Sam Houston State. Wale was terrific for ULM, striking out seven and allowing just a run on nine hits in a complete game performance.
Austin Kubitza, RHP, Jr., Rice: The talented right-handed pitcher took a big step forward with a sterling showing against Stanford last weekend. He again was great on Friday against Hawaii, striking out 13 batters and allowing just four hits in seven shutout innings.
Nolan Earley, OF, Sr., South Alabama: The veteran outfielder outfielder had a great night at the plate in a record-setting run performance by the Jaguars. He went 3-for-3 with two doubles, four runs scored and five RBIs.


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GROTON -- After a weeks-long search, the Superintendent Search Screening Committee submitted the names of three finalists to the School Committee for consideration.
In a statement to the School Committee Wednesday night, Screening Committee Chairwoman Leslie Lathrop said 26 applications were received for the superintendent job with half representing candidates with experience as superintendents or assistant superintendents.
"The Screening Committee reviewed all 26 applications and subsequently selected a number of candidates who were invited to meet with the Screening Committee for a preliminary interview," stated Lathrop. "Following the preliminary interviews, and after much discussion and consideration, the Screening Committee...voted to recommend three candidates for further consideration by the Groton-Dunstable School Committee."
The three candidates are Ann Bradshaw, Marie Galinski and Maureen Ward.
The school district was forced into the search process when it was learned that former Superintendent Joseph Mastrocola planned to leave the position after only two years on the job.
The School Committee hired Anthony Bent as interim superintendent last spring.
The Screening Committee was established with members representing a cross-section of the community, including the Boards of Selectmen from Groton and Dunstable, school administrators and teachers, a parent and a senior citizen, and a student.
Of the three finalists, all are superintendents.
Superintendent in the Mashpee school system since 2005, Bradshaw attended Fitchburg and Bridgewater State Colleges and began as a teacher in Falmouth Public Schools. Bradshaw, of East Falmouth, concentrated on a number of areas of concern to the Groton-Dunstable School Committee including integration of technology into curriculum, communication with the public and budgeting.
Galinski, of Andover, is superintendent for Beverly Public Schools. Before that, she was a principal's chair in Worcester schools and was assistant superintendent in Beverly before being promoted. A student at Northeastern University and Merrimack College where she earned a degree in English education, Galinski was a teacher for the Archdiocese of Boston and then principal at St. Joseph's School in Haverhill and Our Lady of the Assumption School in Lynnfield.
Maureen Ward received a degree in education from the University of British Columbia in 1971 before earning a Masters in administration and curriculum from San Diego University.
Currently superintendent of SAU 18 comprising the New Hampshire towns of Franklin and Hill, Ward also served as assistant superintendent for SAU 21 until 2010, was superintendent of Naco Elementary School in Arizona until 2005, and before that was principal of Col. Johnston Elementary, also in Arizona. Ward began her career as a teacher in British Columbia.
The School Committee is expected to begin the interview process Friday and continue Monday and Tuesday night.

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NEW EGYPT — New Egypt Speedway crowned seasonal champions in the support divisions Saturday night and in the process, paid tribute to one of it's fallen.
The crate sportsman portion of the evening was tabbed the Scott Doty Memorial in honor of the driver who suffered an apparent heart attack and later died while competing in the class.
In the race before a huge contingent of Doty's family and friends, Doug Urbano jumped into the lead at the unfurling of the green and led the initial circuit. Matt McAnally took over on the second go-round and showed the fast way around the 7/16-mile for the next 18ľ laps.
Unfortunately, the last 300 yards of the event were McAnally's "Waterloo" as Frank Dorry powered by in turn-four of the final lap — the checkered flags in sight — to register his first career win.
Eric Palmer parlayed up-front finishes to capture the 2012 crate sportsman championship despite not registering a victory.
The sportsman feature was a battle of teammates with Brian Roemer taking command at the start and leading the first two circuits before Mike Lyons took over following a lap-three restart to register his second consecutive win.
Clay Butler finished second to Lyons to wrap up the 2012 sportsman championship.
In the outlaw stocks, Jason Prater took the lead at the green before yielding to Rich Mongeau on lap seven. Jarod Burdge tracked down the fleeing Mongeau and eased by on lap 16 for his second win of the season.
John Carpenter, forced to advance to the feature through the consolation, earned enough points to capture the 2012 outlaw stock crown.
Karl Reinhardt took the lead from former NES super stock driver Pat Freiberger, the leader from the start, at the halfway mark to win the TSRS 305 sprint feature.
Rob Ormsbee won both FASTRAK late models features — his 18th and 19th of the season — to cement the 2012 title.
NOTES: Carl Thomas, the 2009 Wall Stadium street stock champ, made his debut on dirt in the outlaw stocks … The Garden State Vintage Stock Car Club was on hand. One of the cars was the Rich & Lester Miller-owned recreation of the 1973 Ken Brenn Sr. coupe driven by Stan Ploski. The car may have been a recreation, but the driver was the real deal. Yep, Stan "The Man" Ploski himself was the behind the wheel, looking as fast as ever … Both Dorry and the winner of the 50/50 donated their winnings to Doty's family … Feature fast laps: McAnally (crate sportsman, 18.338 seconds-85.887 miles per hour), Lyons (sportsman, 17.946-87.763), Billy Wroble (outlaw stocks, 21.276-74.027), Reinhardt (TSRS, 15.551-101.280), Ormsbee (late models, 17.525-89.872).
Crate sportsman feature (20 laps) – Frank Dorry, Matt McAnally, Jon Haegele, Eric Palmer, Brian Papiez, Steve Ramsey, Steve Hicks, Jarrett Rozycki, Jordan Henn. Heats: John Micek, Doug Urbano, McAnally, John Aumick (consi).
Sportsman feature (20 laps) – Mike Lyons, Clay Butler, DJ Ruppert, Brian Roemer, Rich Rutski, Bob Lineman Jr., Kevin Vaclavicek, Jim Housworth, Rocco Infante, John Cornell III. Heats: Cornell, Lineman, Roemer.
Outlaw stock feature (30 laps) – Jarod Burdge, Rich Mongeau, Billy Wroble, Ron Freese, Bill Liedtka, Jason Prater, Todd Dige, John Carpenter, Tom Princiotta Ton Wills Sr. Heats: Dan Collamer, Doug Debray, Wroble, Carpenter (consi).
TSRS sprint feature (20 laps) – Kyle Reinhardt, Pat Freiberger, Kyle Purks, Joe Lord, Mike Haggenbottom, Steve Wilson, Rick Steif Jr., Bobby DeVault, Phil Meisner Jr., Stephanie Palmai. Heats: Gabe Fox, Bruce Kindberg, Jon Haegele. B-main: Eddie Wagner.
FASTRAK late model feature 1 – Rob Ormsbee, Cody Dawson, P.J. Oliver, Tony Giglio, Al Burdge, Ron Coverly, Skip Syester, Alessa Young, D.J. Macri.
FASTRAK late model feature 2 – Ormsbee, Oliver, Giglio, Dawson, Syester, Macri, Young, Burdge, Coverly.
Winners elsewhere:
Wall: Ronnie Mullen, Andrew Krause (factory stocks), Derek Hopkinson (Legends), Trevor Alspach (sportsman), Nick Shaw (street stocks), Buddy Sloed Jr. (TQ midgets), Brian Crosby (4-cyl. stocks).
Grandview: Jeff Strunk (modifieds).


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Ok, as most of your might have read in my logs here that I recently managed to get the twin ants on my Morino Tamagotch. Well I'm going to help other to get them too!
First off my method might not be 100% sure since I've only done it once so far but here goes nothing, start off by hatching the white egg (why I said this I have no clue why) and care for your babymotchi till it changes into imotchi. From here only feed it the second food option till it goes into the cocoon. Also don't let it beep for games, I only let mine drop to 1 full leaf for happiness and to make it gain weight faster only played 1 game at a time when this happened (predator attacks helped fill the rest of the empty leaves though).
You want to get your imotchi to 50mg before it reaches the age of 3 and goes into it's cocoon, at this point set the temp to the hot side and let it go all the way over before setting it to cold and letting it drop back to the middle. Once it drops back to the middle set it back on the hot side and TA-DA!
This is the exact method I used in getting FutagoAritchi and once my twin ants leave I will try it again to make sure it works every single time.


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As general counsel for the U.S. Army, Joseph A. Califano Jr. dealt with political, legal and military bombast.
But his most unforgettable task involved sudden solemnity: less than a day after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, he had to help pinpoint a proper presidential gravesite.
Shortly after the assassination, Jacqueline Kennedy requested that the final resting place for her husband, a Navy veteran, be Arlington National Cemetery. The actual plot would be picked by Robert Kennedy, with the consultation of Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.
The night of Nov. 22, McNamara phoned Califano, who had just hurriedly returned to the Capitol from West Virginia. McNamara discussed the choice of Arlington.
�You�ve got to go over there tomorrow,� McNamara told Califano. �Mrs. Kennedy wants the president buried at Arlington. And you have to meet his brother there.�
The next morning at Arlington, Califano encountered skies as dark as Robert Kennedy�s mood.
�It was pouring rain,� Califano says. �And he was shattered. Totally shattered. He was like a guy who was only bones.
�He was the saddest person I ever saw in my life.�
They trudged about, scanning the terrain. Kennedy eventually spotted three acres to his liking.
�This is where we�ll bury the president,� Robert Kennedy said somberly.
Robert Kennedy left, and Califano went to work. Plans were moving fast, as the funeral would be Monday. That morning, aSaturday, he had the courthouse opened in Arlington County, Va., so he could oversee a fast title search to ensure the land was available.
Next, he met with the team installing the Eternal Flame, as requested by the president�s widow. They had to lay the line quickly, but safely.
�We made sure high heels wouldn�t spike it during interment,� Califano says.
Califano, who now works in New York City, says he often thinks of that rainy day in 1963.
�It was incredible,� he says. �I�ll never forget Robert Kennedy.�
After his assassination on June 6, 1968, Robert Kennedy was buried near his brother.
The man who helped pick JFK's gravesite
As general counsel for the U.S. Army, Joseph A. Califano Jr. dealt with political, legal and military bombast.


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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Bruce Maxwell hit a two-run home run to highlight a three-run seventh and liftBirmingham-Southern to a 6-4 win over Covenant College (3-4) in game two of a double-header Saturday at Striplin Field. The Panthers claimed an 11-0 win in game one en route to the sweep.
Birmingham-Southern swept the three-game series and have won four straight to improve to 5-3 overall.
The Scots (3-4) staked to a 4-0 lead, scoring three runs in the first inning and one in the fourth. The first inning saw three runs cross the plate on a balk, wild pitch and a throwing error while Jonathan Carter was hit by a pitch for the fourth inning run.
BSC scored two in the fifth and one in the sixth to cut the deficit to 4-3. A Tray Chambers two-run double in the fifth scored Evan Grovenstein and Blake Yance to kick start the BSC rally. Maxwell doubled home Jon Walker the lone run in the sixth.
An Austin Justice sac-fly brought home Stephen Denton, who reached on a one-out walk, in the seventh. Walker was hit by a pitch with two outs to set up Maxwell's two-run home run to centerfield.
Jesse Meier (1-1) struck out seven batters over five innings while allowing one run on two hits to pick up the win in relief while Yance recorded a strikeout over two innings of work to register his first save.
Demarius Johnson (2-1) was tagged with the loss, giving up three runs on a hit with three strikeouts over three innings.
The Panthers scored one in the first, two in the second and added three in the fourth, four in the fifth and on in the sixth in the 11-0 game one win.
Maxwell went 2-for-2 with three RBI while Walker and Justice each had two hits and two RBI to lead the offensive output in the 11-0 game one victory.
Blake Stephens, who carried a no hitter into the fifth inning, struck out seven batters and allowed one hit in six innings to move to 1-1. Ben Hession had a strikeout in a scoreless inning pitched.
Birmingham-Southern hosts LaGrange College on Tuesday at 4 p.m.


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Taft College competes in Hatnell Tournament this weekend
Taft College's young women's basketball team continues to show improvement and hopes to demonstrate that this weekend in Salinas where they will defend their title in the Hartnell College tournament.
The Cougars are 2-2 after opening the season by going 0-3 in the Pasadena City College tournament.
After beating Allan Hancock in a single game, the Cougars went 1-2 in last weekend's Ventura tournament, losing the consolation championship by two points in overtime.
"We were ahead by two points with six seconds left in regulation and turned it over," said head coach Tyrone Taylor.
"We lost the first game to the No. 1 team in the state but overall we did pretty well. Everyone is playing well. We've got our scoring up."
Pre-season No. 1 Mt. San Antonio defeated the Cougars 60-42 in the tournament opener, but Taft bounced back to thump Laney 80-66 before losing 64-62 to Santa Monica in overtime.
Mt. SAC went on to win the tourney title, beating pre-season No. 2 Ventura 74-71. The Mounties are 6-0 on the season.
Sophomore center Bezait Anbesse and freshman guard Erica Evans paced the Cougars on offense and defense.
Evans, from Rancho Cucamonga, scored 61 points while Anbesse led the team with 46 rebounds.
Against Mt. SAC, Evans scored exactly half of Taft's points. Anbesse had 14 rebounds and Crystal Faletoi 6.
The Cougars had better balance in the victory over Laney.
Evans set the pace with 21 points while Anbesse scored 16, Romanique Redding 15, Zanoria Echols 13, and Ariyana Brown 11.
Rebounding showed more balance too.
Anbesse led the team with 9, Shelly Gill had 6 and Echols 5.
Against Santa Monica, Evans and Anbesse shared top scoring honors with 19 apiece while Echols and Mylasia Smith each scored 7points.
Anbesse had a big day on the boards, pulling down 23 rebounds. Faletoi had 8.


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NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Yale men's tennis team kicked off the CT State Championships with strong results on Friday, with nine of ten Bulldogs advancing past the first day in singles. The Bulldogs posted similarly impressive results in doubles, with all four doubles teams winning all of their matches on Friday. The tournament is hosted by Yale at the Cullman-Heyman tennis facility.
Junior Daniel Hoffman pulled off a close win against University of Connecticut's Wei Lin, ending the match with a 12-10 tiebreaker. Junior Zachary Dean defeated Ryan Carr from UConn in two sets (7-5, 6-4). Freshman Matt Saiontz won two matches on Friday. First, he defeated Hart's Mike Kennelly (6-4, 6-4) his match in a close tiebreaker before facing Fairfield's Joe Michalisin. Saiontz won his second match in a 13-11 tiebreaker. Freshman Daniel Faierman won two matches on Friday as well, defeating Fairfield's Reece Breault (6-2, 7-5) before dropping only two games to Sacred Heart's Jake Miller (6-1, 6-1). Sophomore Zachary Krumholz won both of his matches in straight sets, defeating UConn's Ricardo Cardona (6-3, 6-1) and Sacred Hart's Marco Neves (6-2, 6-3). Senior Joel Samaha defeated Fairfield's Ian Tesmond 7-6, 6-4 after receiving a bye in the first round. Kyle Dawson overcame Fairfield's Erik Kremheller 7-5, 6-0 after receiving a bye in the first round as well. Sophomore Patrick Chase won his first match after Sacred Heart's Derek Crossman withdrew, and defeated UConn's Jacob Spreyer (6-2, 6-4). Finally, senior captain Erik Blumenkranz won his match against Quinnipiac's Eric Ambrosio (6-2, 7-5).
In doubles, Samaha and Huang won their first match against Yoon/Margules from UConn by a 9-7 decision. Next, Chase and Faierman breezed by Hartford's pair of Isaacson and Neves 8-1. In the bottom half of the draw, Dean and Dawson won two matches: first defeating Fairfield's Lessing and Merinder 8-5 and then UConn's Warden/Spreyer 8-4. Blumenkranz and Saiontz won their match against Quinnipiac's Morganstern and Bailey 8-3.
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With day care being a common need in today's community due to family economic needs and two working parents, finding a trusted day care provider can be as important as parenting itself. To make that choice easier, former Kenai Police Officer and mother of two Trish Gordon has opened the new "Kids' Class" day care center in the Willow Street Mall near IGA in Kenai. The spacious facility provides services for childcare, pre-school, and before- and after-school care.
"For me it was a big thing, having someone else take care of my kids, and that's the main reason I switched careers from law enforcement to child care. I'm taking care of other kids now just like I'm taking care of my own kids at Kids' Class," whispered Gordon in an interview during naptime at the center.
Gordon says she made the toy selections based on what she knew her kids would enjoy and would learn from. And when it comes to snack time, it's Mom's choice, not just cheese and crackers.
"Sure, I have some Fishes, but you can't raise healthy kids on cheesy crackers, so I make sure they get healthy snacks. I'm a mom feeding my kids right next to yours," said Gordon.
The Kids' Class day care offers some 3,000 square feet of spacious rooms for play and study including an infant room and a toddler room. The largest room is for the pre-schoolers with play and story time areas and a smaller room for school-age kids for before- and after-school care.
"My goal is to make the best use of the children's time while they are here. I want the after-school kids to get their homework done here so that when they go home they are free to enjoy quality family time with Mom and Dad. I want my kids to have their work done when they go home. When I used to drop my kids off for day care elsewhere I wanted them doing something positive, learning, making progress and getting something out of the time they are at day care, and that's what Kids' Class is all about," said Gordon.
She invites the community to come by and visit the facility, which is open Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm. For more information call Trish at Kids' Class at 394-3787.


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SANTA FE — The state Education Department has revoked the teaching license of Roberta Vigil, a former West Las Vegas school district bilingual program director accused of corruption.
State Education Secretary Veronica Garcia signed an order Aug. 13 yanking Vigil's license.
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PONTOTOC COUNTY, OK -- A reconstruction expert will help investigate a motorcycle crash that killed an Ada High School student last week.
18- year-old Cody Johnson was pronounced dead after he crashed along SH 3 Wednesday night.
OHP Captain Ronnie Hampton says after reviewing surveillance and conducting nearly 25 interviews troopers no longer believe Johnson struck another vehicle or an animal in the roadway. They originally thought Johnson may have hit a stock trailer being pulled by a pickup.
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I'm slowly getting the hang of rolling during moves. It's a good thing other students helpfully cue me by stage-whispering "Front roll" at the appropriate moments, although I tend to begin my roll a little earlier than I should because I anticipate the throw. They also patiently correct my footwork.
Doing slightly better, though. After a few tries, I remembered which leg to move and which hand to attack. The throws the sensei had us do today reminded me of ballroom dancing, so I found it easy to move in a slow and relaxed manner.
One embarrassing thing, though. One time, I got so distracted that I forgot to do a proper front roll. I was blissfully obeying the laws of gravity when I realized I was getting uncomfortably close to the ground. I realized I'd forgotten to put my hands down in the proper position of a front-roll. Managed to avoid a full face-plant, but still, that was odd.
Slide-and-glide still leaves me out of breath. Maybe I'm breathing too fast. Should I try to inhale and exhale each count? I suspect that I tire easily because of hyperventilation. I'll try breathing in a more relaxed manner next time.
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WATERMAN – A Downers Grove man was killed Friday after his motorcycle collided with a van at the intersection of Route 23 and Chicago Road, DeKalb County Sheriff's police said.
James W. Velguth, 60, of the 5700 block of Sherman in Downers Grove, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which occurred about 7:12 p.m., according to a police news release.
Police said Emmanuel Gomez-Torres, 19, of the 200 block of Marilyn Avenue in Glendale Heights, was driving east on Chicago Road in a 1999 Chevrolet van. Gomez-Torres told police he stopped at the stop sign, then continued east through the intersection, where his van collided with Velguth, who was northbound on Route 23.
Gomez-Torres was cited for failure to yield at a stop intersection. Police said Velguth was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. There were no other injuries.
The crash occurred south of Waterman, and police and firefighters from Waterman assisted at the scene, along with firefighters from Hinckley and Somonauk.


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Rita Rudner has applied her considerable comedic talents to the marketing of her Dana Point beach house and the result is a one-of-a-kind video.
Who else would include a free tissue with the purchase of a five-bedroom, five-bathroom house priced at $8.975 million?
Her husband, director-writer Martin Bergman, featured the Monarch Bay home in the 2011 film "Thanks," in which Rudner acted. But Rudner may have her own hit on her hands with her YouTube parody.
The actress takes viewers through a tour of the 5,000-square-foot contemporary, which looks out onto the ocean.
"This is the living room where we do roughly 33% of our living," Rudner opines on the video. Some nights the couple stare into the fireplace, drink and argue.
Features include a paparazzi-free patio, an elevator, an office, heated floors and a liberal use of retractable glass doors.
"We have brought not only the outside in, we have brought the inside out, we have brought the left to the right, the right to the left, the up to the down," she says. "It is so on trend."
Rudner then moves onto the kitchen, where she demonstrates how to use the warming drawer to take the chill off a bra or chunky jewelry.
The Vegas headliner, 59, has used the house for vacationing and is building another home in the area for use when she retires from a career that has included dancing, stand-up comedy and acting. The home theater is one place she likes to unwind.
"Sometimes after a hard day of staring at the ocean," Rudner says, "I just like to kick back, turn on the TV and watch the wrestling."
The couple bought the house unfinished on leased land six years ago for $5.85 million. They completed the work and bought the parcel in December for $2.15 million.
The listing agents are Harold Noriega and Danielle Bowen of HOM Sotheby's International Realty.
"We are looking forward to receiving your offers," Rudner concludes, "and responding with a, 'How dare you?' "
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,PLAINTIFF,v. LUCAS ISRAEL SARINANA-PENA, DEFENDANT.
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The matter before the Court is the Motion for time reduction by an inmate in federal custody under 28 U.S.C. § 2255. (ECF No. 33). Defendant moves the court to grant a downward departure on the grounds that he cannot be housed in a minimum security facility or a Community Correctional Center because of his deportation status. The Court finds that the issues raised in the petition are appropriate for summary disposition.
28 U.S.C. §2255 provides that "A prisoner under sentence of a court established by Act of Congress claiming the right to be released upon the ground that the sentence was imposed in violation of the Constitution or laws of the United States, or that the court was without jurisdiction to impose such sentence, or that the sentence was in excess of the maximum authorized by law, or is otherwise subject to collateral attack, may move the court which imposed the sentence to vacate, set aside or correct the sentence." A district court must summarily dismiss a § 2255 application "[i]f it plainly appears from the motion, any attached exhibits, and the record of prior proceedings that the moving party is not entitled to relief." Rule 4(b), Rules Governing Section 2255 Proceedings for the United States District courts. When this standard is satisfied, neither a hearing nor a response from the government is required. See Marrow v. United States, 772 F.2d 525, 526 (9th Cir. 1985).
In this case, the record conclusively shows that the Defendant has waived his right to bring a § 2255 motion. In exchange for the Government's concessions in the plea agreement, the Defendant waived "to the full extent of the law, any right to appeal or to collaterally attack the conviction and sentence, except a post-conviction collateral attack based on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, unless the Court imposes a custodial sentence above the high end of the guideline range recommended by the Government pursuant to this agreement at the time of sentencing." (ECF No. 12 at 10). This waiver is clear, express and unequivocal. Plea agreements are contractual in nature, and their plain language will generally be enforced if the agreement is clear and unambiguous on its face. United States v. Jeronimo, 298 F.3d 1149, 1153 (9th Cir. 2005).
At the time of sentencing, the Government recommended an adjusted offense level of 8 and a resulting guideline range of 18-24 months. (ECF No. 18). The Government recommended a sentence of 24 months. (ECF No. 18). The Court imposed a sentence of 18 months. (ECF No. 32 at 2). Pursuant to the terms of the plea agreement, the Defendant waived his right to collaterally attack the sentence imposed.
Finally, the Defendant presents no grounds for relief under Section 2255. The Sentencing Reform Act gives the Bureau of Prisons the responsibility to "designate the place of the prisoner's imprisonment." 18 U.S.C. § 3621(b). See United States v. Cubillos, 91 F.3d 1342, 1344-45 (9th Cir. 1996). The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has rejected the assertion that an alien's equal protection rights are violated when he cannot be housed in a minimum security facility or a community correction center based upon his deportation status. See McClean v. Crabtree, 173 F.3d 1176, 1185-86 (9th Cir. 1999).
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the motion for time reduction by an inmate in federal custody under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 (ECF No. 33) filed by the Defendant is denied.
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Sunil Gavaskar was commentating when Williams gave Taibu a send off after taking his wicket. He made the remark that send offs didnt happen much in his days and is really not on. I quite agree with his views.
Andre Nel and Brad Williams are annoying to say the least in the way they send off batsmen. I am all for bowlers celebrating after taking wickets. Like Showaib Akhtar does his aeroplane runs after taking wickets. But showing weird faces to a batsman is disrespectful..
Just imagine how it would look if a batsman starts celebrating and shouting on the bowler every time a bowler is hit for a four.
People may argue that it brings another dimension to the game and makes the game more attractive but celbrations can be made without the stuff players like Williams and Nel do..


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County will likely hire short-term interim administrator
Search is on for new finance director
An interim county administrator is the most likely choice after Mono County Administrator Jim Arkens leaves Feb. 3, according to county supervisor Byng Hunt.
"We will probably find a skilled, experienced, retired former county administrator as an interim administrator, which will give us the time to find the right person for the job," he said.
Hunt, who is now the chair of the board of supervisors, said the new board of supervisors—who met for only the second time this Tuesday—agreed that such a route was the right one for the county at this time.
He said the county will then begin searching for a new CAO. He wasn't sure if the county would hire a consultant as a headhunter to find someone, or if the board and county staff would do its own search.
But he was clear about one thing.
"I am looking for someone who has a passion to be here," he said. "I don't want a specialist, I want someone who is dynamic, someone who wants to dig in, put down roots here."
The county is also looking for a new director of finance after former finance director, Brian Muir, left at the end of December. The job was posted once late last year but interest was low and the applicants who did apply were not qualified, he said.
The county posted the job again and this time, Hunt said, the county is getting a lot of response—from both locals and out-of-the-area applicants.
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Wenger confirms interest in Cavani
Arsene Wenger is hopeful of being able to turn his attentions to strengthening his Arsenal squad next week, amid talk of a bid for Edinson Cavani.
Wenger has maintained throughout the January transfer window that he would only look to boost his options once Theo Walcott's future had been decided. The Arsenal boss claimed on Thursday that he hoped the England international would commit to a new deal before the weekend is out.
With that in mind, he will have 10 days to boost his options and Napoli star Cavani has been linked with the Gunners.
Wenger has expressed admiration for the striker, but has admitted he would have to dig deep to secure his signature.
"Cavani is a player that I like," Wenger said on Thursday. "What is for sure is that he costs a lot of money."
Cavani has 16 goals to his name in Serie A this season and has also attracted interest from Manchester City.
Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is one of the hottest properties outside of the Premier League and a day after Manchester United chief executive David Gill confirmed their interest, Wenger has done likewise.
"We're looking at Zaha but there's no bid," Wenger said. "Whenever you call about any player, Man United or [AC] Milan are also interested. The truth is it's difficult."
Wenger feels there could well be plenty of activity in the final week of the window.
"The prices go always up at the start of the transfer window and go down in the last week," he said.
"Sometimes as well they go up in the last week but it depends. Most of the time they go down. You know that 90 per cent of transfer activity happens in the last week if not in the last 48 hours."


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Scott's tax tour targets local revenues
Gov. Rick Scott is on a "listening tour" to gather input about potential tax cuts he may propose when the Legislature reconvenes next March. But the list of cuts he has identified during tour stops so far would disproportionately come from local government revenues, not the state, and force further belt-tightening for cities and counties still reeling from falling property tax revenues and staff cuts. Worse, the biggest headwinds facing Floridians are a stubborn jobless rate and persistent wage stagnation, not taxes. Tax cuts being pondered won't produce either jobs or higher wages or will simply fatten the bottom lines of existing businesses, most of them out of state.
Three of the taxes getting the most attention are property taxes, sales taxes and franchise fees. Florida's constitution prohibits the state from levying property taxes, so any cuts would have to be Tallahassee-mandated cuts foisted on strapped localities. The Legislature has already handcuffed local governments with millage rate restrictions and further muddied an already overly complex tax system with its inscrutable roll-back rates.


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On 10:17 a.m. on October 17, the Central Washington University community, and thousands of other Washingtonians will "drop, cover, and hold on" in the Great Washington ShakeOut.
Major earthquakes can happen anywhere in Washington. The ShakeOut is a chance for residents to practice protecting themselves and to become prepared. The goal is to prevent a major earthquake from becoming a personal catastrophe. Why is a "drop, cover, and hold on" drill so important? People may only have seconds to protect themselves in an earthquake before strong shaking or falling objects incapacitate them.
In conjunction with the ShakeOut, CWU's geological sciences department is hosting a panel discussion, moderated by Professor Anne Egger, about "Reducing the Shake-up: What We Need to Know to Build Resilient Communities" at 7:00 p.m. on October 16 in Hertz Hall. CWU Professors Pamela McMullin-Messier, sociology; Tim Melbourne, geological sciences; and Carlo Smith, supply chain management will talk about the various aspects of what would happen when—not if— a major earthquake strikes the Pacific Northwest. This presentation is free and open to the public.
The discussion is sponsored by the Cascadia Hazards Institute, which is focused on improving understanding and awareness of the hazards inherent for those living within a dynamic, tectonic environment.
Central will use the ShakeOut to test CWU Alert!, Central's emergency alert system.
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Painting in eighteenth-century France before the Revolution was centred on the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture which had been founded in 1648. The purpose of the Academy was to train the most important artists and to provide them with the raw materials for successful history painting, which was by far the most esteemed genre. Budding painters or sculptors would be apprenticed to a master, but much of their training would take place at the Academy where the drawing of the male human figure was at the core of the curriculum. Only after mastering the copying of drawings and engravings, and then casts of antique sculptures, would the student be allowed to progress to drawing the nude figure in the life class. The drawings they produced were so associated with the Academy that they came to be known as académies.
The male human figure was regarded as the very foundation of painting and sculpture; it had to be mastered by any aspiring artist of the highest class. No female artists were admitted to the Academy and all models were male. This practice in itself went on to create problems for artists who, lacking the necessary training to portray the female form, were compelled to search out models (not always in the most respectable and salubrious settings)!
The Academy's training was learned and structured, and, although it was sometimes criticized for its rigour and insistence on discipline and uniformity, it produced superb draughtsmen. Some of the artists featured became painting Masters of their generation, focusing on historical and allegorical pictures. Others utilised their training in a variety of artistic fields, including Bachelier, who went on to assume the role of Director of Design and Decoration at the Sčvres porcelain factory, influencing many of the pieces exhibited in the Wallace Collection.As a descendant of the French Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture, the Ėcole nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts owns an incomparable collection of these académies which have come down to it directly from the Academy's teaching classes.


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Tigers coach Ken Cline left such a positive impression on Nacole Miller, that she just a college based off how similar her new coach would be to Cline.
On Thursday, she made her final decision. The Cañon City Tigers senior inked a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball at Seward County Community College in Liberal, Kan.
"The coach, he was amazing," Miller said about her new coach, Bert Luallen. "I (compared) everything off of coach Cline. He had to be one of those guys who knew what the setter position was and coach Lou was a setter himself, so he knows a lot and will be able to help me."
As for her old coach, Cline said he has no doubt that Miller will have success at the next level. He said her leadership on the floor is a necessity for a setter and it helps her run the show.
"Setters end up running the team," Cline said. "She's just a great a athlete. She's so competitive and intense on the court. She also has the added bonus that she can block on the front row. She's developed a pretty good left-hand hit. She's just going to be an all-around great player."
The Saints finished last season 20-19. The team reached the Region VI championship match in each of the previous two seasons, but failed to reach the final four of the tournament for the first time since the 1994 season, according to the team's website.
Colby (Kansas), Garden City (Kansas) and Lamar community colleges also courted Miller.
She'll get her general education credits out of the way at the two-year school but plans to mix in some physical therapy classes, too.
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J.P. Cowen offers campus report at SISD meeting
During the Monday night meeting of the Sweetwater ISD (Independent School District) Board of Trustees, a campus report was given on J.P. Cowen Early Childhood Center.Crystal Meneses, the principal of the school, began the presentation with the assistance of three students from the campus: Ryan Roberson, Rhylie Underwood and Owen Huckabee. They demonstrated to board members the different breathing techniques that are done at the school.Jennifer Foust, an Early Head Start teacher, stated that her job allowed her to fulfill one of her passions. The campus offers a learning center, where students begin their day with morning rituals and announcements. Also used throughout the day is a time for students to take part in outside play. On inclement weather days, a motor lab is utilized, in which toys in the lab help to enhance the experience.Students additionally take on daily responsibilities, taking pride in their tasks. J.P. Cowen works toward developing strong students in a variety of ways--socially, emotionally, cognitively, through language, and physical means, among others--to assist students not only as they move to another campus but for their overall future.In order to develop a sense of security, a child will stay with their Early Head Start teacher until he or she transitions to a new class. Teachers are also required to make two home visits as another means of growing relationships, and parents are also encouraged to visit and volunteer on campus.J.P. Cowen partners with other programs outside of the school, and teachers must undergo training before and throughout their employment. Thirty-six hours are required for training, but by the end of the year many teachers have amassed over 60 training hours. At this time, some teachers are also working toward obtaining their Associate's degrees. The campus also has a compliance monitor on staff to ensure that all levels are being met, as agencies from the local, state and federal level oversee the activity within the campus.Overall, the teachers, faculty and all staff members strive to meet the goals of their students through teamwork. But not only do the eight students currently in Early Head Start benefit from the program, but the families of the eight students as well.Another presenter was Head Start teacher Jennifer Withrow. She discussed how students learn in different centers such as technology and writing to prepare for kindergarten.Students also take part in teacher-guided activities broken down into small groups. Subjects such as learning about letters and science help students use their senses, and technology like the recently-obtained iPads help to reinforce motor skills. In addition to the iPads, smart boards have been placed in each classroom as well. Also reinforced is cognitive development and self-help skills in order to teach responsibility.Meneses then brought back her three student helpers, as Ryan, Rhylie and Owen recited a quote that is said daily during the morning announcements. She then offered a brief Powerpoint presentation highlighting the different activities that take place on campus.On occasion, members of the Sweetwater Fire Department or Police Department have visited students, which promotes community involvement to emphasize safety. Other visitors to the campus have been the Sweetwater High School cheerleaders--in which they hosted a mini pep-rally, and the Mustang Readers, as students enjoy hearing books read to them.Parent involvement is also promoted, such as parents eating breakfast with their children or through volunteering with the annual Valentine Dance held on campus.In addition, children also get to take part in "family style dining" as they sit with their peers, also called their "buddies" or "family". They also take part in a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) pep rally, which honors good citizenship.The campus has also seen some renovations, in which Atmos Energy assisted with the project. Various pieces of furniture and gathering areas have been remodeled to offer a more welcoming atmosphere at the entrance of J.P. Cowen.


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Fort Hood.
The name has been seared in the nation's collective memory since a soldier went on a deadly shooting spree here in 2009.
On Wednesday, it happened again.
Specialist Ivan Lopez went from one building at the sprawling Texas military base to a second, firing a .45-caliber handgun, killing three people and wounding 16 more.
The 34-year-old Iraq vet then put the gun to his head and pulled the trigger, ending his life.
Authorities say they have not ruled out terrorism, but they were downplaying the possibility.
"There are some initial reports there may have been an argument in one of the unit areas," Lt. Gen Mark Milley, the post's commanding general, told reporters late Wednesday.
Officers picked up Lopez's wife at their apartment near the base in Killeen, and she was cooperating with law enforcement, an FBI official told CNN.
The man, whom a neighbor said often gave her a friendly wave, was undergoing treatment for mental health issues.
Emotional issues
He had arrived at the base in February, moving with his wife and their daughter into an apartment a little more than a week before the shooting.
They appeared to be a normal couple, said neighbor Xanderia Morris. "They would smile whenever they'd see someone," she said.
But behind Lopez's smile lay a history of depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders, according to Milley, and he was receiving treatment and taking antidepressants.
He had served for four months in Iraq in 2011. And while Army records don't show him as having been wounded there, Lopez himself reported that he had suffered a traumatic brain injury, Milley said.
And he was undergoing diagnosis procedures for post-traumatic stress disorder.
"He was not diagnosed, as of today, with PTSD," Milley said.
Arriving at a PTSD diagnosis, which is common among war veterans, can take time.
He used his own weapon
Lopez had been part of the National Guard in Puerto Rico, but he had left the Guard to join the U.S. Army, National Guard spokeswoman Ruth Diaz said Thursday. He carried out the killings with his own gun -- a .45-caliber Smith and Wesson semiautomatic pistol he bought after arriving in Killeen.
By taking it onto the base, he was breaking the rules.
"If you have weapons and you're on base, it's supposed to be registered on base," Milley said. "This weapon was not registered on base."
In addition, people who are not military police are not allowed to walk around with guns on a military base. They are required to store them in an armory.
Sequence of events
Around 4 p.m., Lopez walked into an administration building at the base and opened fire. He then got into a car, fired from the vehicle, got out of the car, walked into another nearby administration building and fired again.
Over 15 to 20 minutes, he killed three and wounded 16 -- all of them army personnel, Milley said.
Three of the wounded were in critical condition early Thursday.
Authorities did not say whether Lopez knew his victims.
The shootings took place in the medical brigade and the transportation battalion buildings. Lopez was assigned to the 13th sustainment command, which deals with logistics.
The base, which has more than 45,000 soldiers and nearly 9,000 civilian employees, went on lockdown.
People were told to shelter in place.
As sirens blared, Pvt. Dehlan Kay stayed in his barracks and talked on a phone. "I'm doing good," he told CNN's Wolf Blitzer. "I'm just a little nervous on what's happening."
The all-clear wouldn't go out for another six hours.
The revelation
The shooting spree ended when a military police officer confronted Lopez in a parking lot. "He put his hands up and reached under his jacket, pulled out the (gun), and she pulled out her weapon. And then she engaged, and then he put the weapon to his head, and he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound," Milley said.
He added: "She did her job, and she did exactly what we would expect of a U.S. Army military police."
At the Lopez apartment, the shooter's wife was watching the news.
She came out crying, worried about her husband, from whom she had not heard all afternoon. But she had no idea that he was the shooter, said Morris, the neighbor.
"I'm just worried, I'm just worried," Lopez's wife told her.
"I tried to console her and comfort her, let her know everything was OK," Morris said.
It was not. When a local TV station identified the dead gunman as Lopez, his widow became "hysterical," Morris said.
The casualties
It took law enforcement about 15 minutes to respond to the gunfire, Milley said.
Nine of the wounded were taken to Scott & White Memorial Hospital in nearby Temple, where three were in critical condition and six were in serious condition, with the possibility of being upgraded later in the day to fair, said Dr. Matthew Davis.
"It's been a busy evening," the surgeon said early Thursday.
Two of the most seriously wounded were operated on overnight and will require further surgery, he told CNN. "The next 24 hours are really critical," he said.
Though some of the wounds were superficial, others involved vital structures -- the neck, the chest, the abdomen. The wounds may heal, but "we clearly are going to have some physical scars and emotional scars going forward," he said. He predicted that the actions of a man who himself may have had PTSD will likely be responsible for others experiencing it.
"We'll have to work with some of our long-term professionals who help to work with PTSD," he said.
The previous mass shooter
In squeezing off his final shot, Lopez's actions differed from those of Fort Hood's last mass shooter.
Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan survived after killing 13 people and wounding another 32 on November 5, 2009.
Months later, the former military psychiatrist told a court that he was on a terrorist mission.
During a hearing in June, he said that he fired at soldiers preparing to deploy to Afghanistan to protect leading members of the Taliban.
Hasan was convicted of 13 counts of murder and 32 counts of attempted murder, and a military jury recommended last August that he be put to death.
Not again
"My reaction was not 'not again here,' " Milley said in response to reporters' questions. "My reaction was to immediately make sure we had a read on the casualties. Immediately secure the site. Immediately look for one or more shooters."
But others saw the link.
"That was so similar, it just tore up my heartstrings," Staff Sgt. Patrick Zeigler told CNN's "New Day" on Thursday.
Zeigler, who is still recovering from four bullet wounds to the head and body from the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, expressed surprise. "It's just hard to believe that these people that you serve with, who are your brothers in arms, would turn against you," he said. "And it's just incredible that at home, someone in the environment of a military base would decide to do this."
He said security procedures will never suffice to deter someone bent on committing such an act. "It takes somebody brave enough to report these people in order for it to be prevented."
"As a community, it's like you've been kicked in the gut. It can't be happening again," said Killeen Mayor Dan Corbin.
No community should have to experience such violence once, let alone twice, said John Cornyn, a U.S. senator from Texas. "Tonight, Texans' hearts are once again very heavy. The scenes coming from Fort Hood today are sadly too familiar and still too fresh in our memories," he said Wednesday.
"We're heartbroken something like this might have happened again," said President Obama, who was briefed by defense and FBI leaders by phone while traveling on Air Force One.
Fort Hood has been resilient before, Gov. Rick Perry said.


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Boulder is poised to take the next step toward forming a municipal electric utility.
The City Council voted 6-2 to approve two ordinances Tuesday night: one that says a municipal utility meets the charter requirements of providing cleaner power at rates similar to or lower than Xcel Energy's; and one that authorizes the acquisition of Xcel's assets.
Boulder Mayor Matt Appelbaum and council members Macon Cowles, Lisa Morzel, Suzanne Jones, K.C. Becker and Tim Plass voted yes. Council members Suzy Ageton and George Karakehian voted no. Councilman Ken Wilson, an opponent of municipalization, was absent.
"It's about having a voice in our energy supply," Morzel said.
The council already gave initial approval to both ordinances at a July 24 special meeting, and the ordinances will require a third reading and vote Aug. 20. However, a six-person majority on the City Council supports the formation of a municipal utility.
Heather Bailey, Boulder's Energy Future executive director, said city officials are meeting with Xcel Energy even as acquisition plans move forward. They hope to do a more detailed analysis of proposals from Xcel that came out of a community task force. Those ideas could reduce carbon use throughout the Xcel system.
Bailey said she would make recommendations on those ideas by mid-December.Appelbaum said a municipal utility has a high probability of success, and moving forward with acquisition could also encourage Xcel to work more seriously with the city.
"We have looked at risk as best we can, and it's human nature to think that the status quo is less risky but it's not always the case," he said. "This isn't about Xcel, but it's about the business model and the regulatory framework. The framework means that if we take this off the table, there's no progress, and we need to see progress."
But Karakehian said the possibility of lengthy litigation with Xcel presented too much risk."I'm not really good at playing chicken with people," he said. "I do believe there is a point of no return, and that point is being in a long protracted lawsuit with someone who has more money than you."
In a prepared statement, Xcel Energy officials said they still believe the company can help the city reach its environmental goals.
"We remain convinced that Xcel Energy can help Boulder accomplish its energy and environmental goals faster, better, and at a lower cost than through the expensive and risky path of municipalization," they said. "Notwithstanding this vote, Xcel Energy will continue to work with the Citizen Task Force and the city to demonstrate this fact."
However, if Boulder pursues condemnation, Xcel will work "to make sure our remaining customers and the company are not harmed by the city's actions," a reference to stranded costs that Xcel believes Boulder will owe.
One reason for continuing the vote until Aug. 20 is that the City Council still hasn't received a complete report from a third-party independent evaluator who reviewed the city's analysis.
That consultant gave a presentation at a July 23 study session that praised the thoroughness of the city's analysis and said the utility could meet the charter requirements. The consultant also made written responses to questions from council members. However, the final report has not been turned in yet.
Ageton asked how the council could adopt an ordinance that accepts the findings of the evaluator.
"I would remind my colleagues that what we are 'finding complete' is a PowerPoint presentation and responses to questions," Ageton said. "I don't know how to fulfill my obligation if I have nothing more to review."
But Plass said there was no reason to believe the written report would be different than the oral presentation.
"I am comfortable moving forward," he said.
Cowles said it was appropriate to hold off the final vote until after the report was received.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Kathy Haddock said even with the passage of the acquisition ordinance, city officials will need to finish their appraisal and inventory of Xcel's assets before it can begin "good faith negotiations" to buy the system. Those negotiations are required by law before the city can file condemnation proceedings.
"This doesn't mean we file condemnation tomorrow," she said. "We have a lot of work to do before we could even begin negotiations or file an action with the court."
The earliest that condemnation would occur is January 2014, city officials said.
More than 30 people, most of them supporters of a municipal utility, spoke at a public hearing that concluded after 10 p.m.
They said Xcel Energy was too invested in coal-burning power plants and was trying to walk back its commitment to rooftop solar. They said a municipal utility represents an opportunity to transform Boulder's energy supply.
Several dozen Xcel Energy employees who work in the Boulder region filled the council chambers. They described their commitment to providing reliable, environmentally responsible power to the community.The City Council was also set late Tuesday to debate a charter amendment on debt limits to compete with an initiative amendment supported by Xcel.


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I received a ton of surprises in my mailbox this week! That always helps the week fly by.
New Arrivals at the Café:
The Voyage of the Sea Wolf by Eve Bunting (I LOVED The Pirate Captain's Daughter, so I was so excited to get this!)
Arise by Tara Hudson (For {teen} Scene Book tour)
Blood of the Wicked by Karina Cooper (From Avon Addicts!)
A Secret in her Kiss by Anna Randol (Also from Avon Addicts!)
The Night Sessions by Ken MacLead (This is a total surprise)
The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich (I enjoy historicals, so I'm looking forward to reading this)
I Only Have Eyes for You by Bella Andre (I am on a contemporary romance kick!)
Monster High 4 Back and Deader than Ever by Lisi Harrison (Wanted to see what this series is all about)
Revived by Cat Patrick (I love this cover!)
The Drowned Cities by Paolo Bacigalupi (Now I have an excuse to read Ship Breaker!)
The Last Princess by Galaxy Craze (I thought that the premise sounded interesting – I like the cover, too!)
Rules of the Game by Sandy James (Another contemporary romance )
Surrender to the Roman by M K Chester (I love stories set in ancient Rome)
Desert Blade by Ella Drake (This looks really good!)
Serious Play by Summer Devon and Bonnie Dee (More contemporary romance!)
Zero Gravity Outcasts by Kay Keppler (I haven't been reading enough science fiction lately)
Aidan Loyal Cowboy by Cathy McDavid (I love this author!)
Night's Engines by Trent Jamieson (I have The Roil in my TBR, so I figured this would be a good time to catch up on the series)
Muse by Rebecca Lim (Had to order this from the UK – still no US release date )
A great big thanks to the publishers for their continued support!
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RPG Spotlight: Ys
One of the questions readers ask me most is whether they might like a particular series. As a way to provide the answer and celebrate beloved franchises, RPG Spotlight gives a concise overview of the elements that give a franchise its heart and soul.
In this edition, I take a look at the Ys (pronounced "ease") games from Nihon Falcom. Ys requires plenty of twitch gaming skills with its fast-paced combat, but still has the heart of an RPG with its expansive world, a focus on statistics, and a valiant protagonist, Adol Christin.
Claim To Fame
Ys is to Action-RPGs as Mega Man is to side-scrolling platformers: the epitome of precision is required in the hunt for victory. A few pixels in either direction can mean death to our red-headed hero. Falcom has succeeded in providing its games with tight controls and frenetic combat. Most titles start with Adol washing up on shore extremely confused and appearing in some new land. Perhaps he's had some bad luck, but for whatever reason he never knows exactly where he is.
What Adol never forgets, however, is his awesome swordsmanship. Ys doesn't feature a whole lot in the way of bells and whistles during fights, but most everything is tuned just right, so a basic attack, special attack, and jump are more than enough for Adol.
Not to be left out of the picture is Adol's steadfast companion, Dogi. Dogi is not only Adol's best friend, but also an asset in battle. He's so muscular that he earned the name, "Wall-Crusher." Now Dogi isn't involved in every single one of Adol's adventures, but after saving the world and wooing the local girls, it seems that at the end of every journey, Adol wanders into the sunset with Dogi in tow. Now that's true friendship.
Ys is also known for synth rock music that adds to the pulse-pumping, high stakes battles. These tunes are complemented by a classical score that adds personality to towns and specific locales. The music has helped define the series, making it a key part of its identity.
Play If You Like
Fans of classic, pattern-based side-scrollers like Mega Man and Castlevania will find themselves right at home with Ys' challenge, while Diablo aficionados will eat up the skill-based combat. Ys is much faster than most RPGs out there, and even Kingdom Hearts doesn't hold a candle to its smooth action combat and solid controls.
History Catch-Up
Understanding the history behind the Ys series is complicated, to say the least. Originally launched for the NEC PC-88 (a popular Japanese home computer) in 1987, Ys I made its way to a variety of systems and has been remade almost as much as Square's Final Fantasy titles. Indeed, Ys I & II can be found on several recent systems, including a release on Steam. Here's where things start to get complicated, though. Ys III: Wanderers from Ys was released in 1991, but has been replaced in the Ys canon by Ys: The Oath in Felghana, the 2005 remake from Falcom.
Confused yet? Because that's just the beginning. There are two different games with the moniker Ys IV, neither of which were actually developed by Falcom themselves. Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys was made for the PC Engine (AKA TurboGrafx 16) by Hudson, while Ys IV: Mask of the Sun saw development by Tonkin House for the SNES and a remake on the PS2. Neither of these games are considered canon in the world of Ys, either, though. The latest vita release, Ys: Memories of Celceta replaces both of them as official, being a Falcom-developed remake of Ys IV.
Luckily, things slow down from there with the Japan-only Ys V, followed by the PC/PS2/PSP Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim, localized by Konami. It was here where fan-favorite publisher XSeed took over, localizing the aforementioned The Oath in Felghana, another remake of Ys I & II, and the PSP debut of Ys Seven, which introduced new elements to the series like multiple playable characters. Xseed is often praised for bringing literal, solid translations to the U.S. Previously, localizations didn't measure up to what Japan received.
Good Starting Points
Depending on whether you're an action fan or an RPG fan, certain games are better starting points. Should you want to jump immediately into combat, skipping a meaty story, Ys Origin on Steam is a great introduction. The Adol-less prequel story, Ys Origin takes place entirely within a tower and is almost nothing but Ys' famous battles.
RPG fans may want to start with Ys Seven for PSP or the recently released Ys: Memories in Celceta. While the fights remain, both of these games feature multiple characters and less ephemeral stories, bringing in the best from both action and RPG. They're also what I consider the more newcomer-friendly entries in the series.
Older versions of Ys are tough to play for many newcomers, specifically because of the combat systems in Ys I and Ys II. Rather than attack with button presses, Adol hits his enemies by ramming directly into them. Do it from the wrong angle, and you take the damage instead. It's more than a bit esoteric, but many games that age are.
For recent games, stats can often play much too large of a role. A level or two might mean all the difference between doing just a few damage to a boss versus rolling over him with the might of 1,000 warriors. Luckily, the combat is very entertaining, so the grind never becomes overwhelming.
Those who enjoy a solid battle system and fight are sure to walk away pleased, but if you're looking for an original RPG story, Ys isn't your best bet. The narratives use many RPG clichés (the majority of the plots have amnesia); however, a good degree of humor and charm exists in some of the dialogue.
On The Horizon
The horizon isn't far away with today's release of Ys: Memories of Celceta for the PlayStation Vita. A reimagining of Ys IV, where you take control of Adol and try to, unsurprisingly, regain his memories while exploring a huge forest and reporting your discoveries. Check out our review to see if it's for you.
While Falcom hasn't announced any new games, it's not a stretch to think that more Ys is likely on the way. The question is whether or not North America continues to see these games brought over, but Xseed hasn't missed an entry yet since it took over localizing the series.


text: I took my nephew up to the top of Blood Mountain Georgia last nite. The plan was to find a couple of nice spots to hang near the Blood Mtn. shelter. Possibly hit our all time low temperature hang. The winds were so strong and it was very cold. I know. No excuse. We'll my nephew kept saying it would be cool to stay in the shelter and I gave in. Low temp was 10 degrees. Coldest Easter in a long time. Wind chill was well below zero. Man I missed my hammock. Worst nite of sleep I've had in a very long time. Maybe ever. Those storys about mice in shelters are for real. Here's a few shots of our dungeon:


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BRITISH COMICS: 2000AD Prog 1643: Judge Dredd & Zombies!
Posted by Tom Mason Categories: Reviews, DC Comics, IDW Publishing, Independent,
Whenever I'm in London, which is where I am this week, I like to check out the local comic books. And I don't mean the repackaged American comics that Marvel does, or the magazine-sized comic books like Star Trek and Terminator: Salvation that feature quizzes, puzzles and games inbetween a repackaged American comic. (Although the UK Star Trek comic does a very nice job of repackaging IDW's Star Trek comic with an assortment of photos and features on the new movie.) I'm talking about the stuff the Brits do for themselves, specifically for the newsstand. Stuff like…Judge Dredd.
I've been a casual Judge Dredd fan for years. Back in the 90s, I worked my way through the collections from Titan Books with all that great Brian Bolland and Mike McMahon artwork, I read the DC Comics mini-series and I saw the godawful Judge Dredd movie with Sylvester Stallone and Rob Schneider. So I have some familiarity with the Judge and his colleagues, which led me to pick up 2000 AD, Prog 1643 from July 8, 2009.
The cover is a nice zombie-baby horror from Leigh Gallagher, tying into this issue's final story.
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San Diego Comic Con 2009: Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Conventions, Interviews, Dark Horse Comics, Independent,
In case you're one of the
richer people in this world (myself not included, very much to my dismay), you are probably attending this year's San Diego Comic Con at the end of the month. Due to my masochism, I'll be aiding you in your panel and booth decisions.
First up are the award-winning twins from Brazil, Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá, who may not have a booth this year, but will be at a few panels:
Thursday, July 23rd: 6:00 -7:00 Vertigo New Ongoing Series/Crime Line? (Room 5AB)
Friday, July 24th: 5:30-6:30 Vertigo: View of the Future? (Room 5AB)
Friday, July 24th: 12:30-1:30pm Spotlight on Fabio Moon (Room 10)
Now go have some geeky, nerdish fun on my behalf.
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Ennis and Burrows Save Up for Crossed #6
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Reviews, Independent,
I'm sure many, like myself, were disappointed with last month's Crossed, issue #5. Not a single sadistic zombie was to be found! Little did I realize that, until I read Crossed #6, it was merely a calm before the storm. Trust me—it's a huge, effing tempest.
Garth Ennis and Jacen Burrows open the issue with our characters face to face (literally) with an undead eliminated by his own kind. Barely two pages after that, we discover just why Kitrick is as depressed as a Prozac-popping Elizabeth Wurtzel (aside from the usual post-apocalyptic depression, that is). I've got to say: Ennis and Burrows deliver with this flashback.
Just when you think that they're going to feed into your Ichi the Killer-like sadism (yes, you who reads these twisted comics) some more, they throw the cutest, most adorable puppy dog at you! Yes, a puppy dog!
Unfortunately, you don't have much time to fawn over the dog as another revealing past from the bunch comes to the forefront. I'm not sure whose past is worse, to be honest. But I do have some comments about one of them (spoilers after the jump)...
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The Return of the Phoenix
Posted by Joel Rosenberg Categories: Reviews, Independent,
Well, the pain pills for my broken wrist have worn off enough so that I can form reasonably sane thoughts. Or so the german would have us believe. People come into my fine comic store, The Phoenix of Westchester, and are always complaining about the new generation of superheroes - dull, trite, been there, done that. Then I tell them MY secret identity as an assistant editor at Marvel. I am going to hire you to write a new Marvel comic. You can have access to 70 years of Marvel's library. All I need from you is a new super power that no one has ever thought of and a story line to go with it. Not so easy, is it?
So today's review is of a fine new comic put out by the reputable publisher, Moonstone. It is called M.I.L.F. Magnet. If I have to explain what a Milf is, you might as well stop reading now. The story is about a young superhero named Taser, who, of course, shoots out electricity. He is a poor excuse for a hero who works with the Bastions of Justice whose members ridicule him all the time for his, well, .....shortcomings. Through a comedic series of events, he gets caught up in a love spell which makes his life….interesting. All women cannot stay away from him. A friendly wizard can only modify it so only women over 40 find him irresistible. Much sex and hilarity ensue.
I only brought this book into the store because I found the title hilarious. True, it is border line pornographic and it is surely rated R. But it is probably the funniest book i have read in years. Of course, none of my customers will buy it, but they all have read it and they have all laughed out loud three or four times. It is apparently a one-shot, but I hope they continue it. Real laughs are not easy to come by these days.
On Writing: Kurt Busiek
Posted by Kris Madden Categories: Editorials, Independent,
I've always been a fan of "How to" articles, books, blogs, etc. I blame my dad for my addiction to the DIY lifestyle. As a kid, I would browse through comics with awe and wonder. They were the most beautiful things that I had come across; with vivid colors and pages of action sequences. Why wouldn't I love them?
Even though I racked up quite a collection, I confess: I never read them. I looked through them and admired their artwork often, but considered the dialogue sections of comic books the "boring parts".
It wasn't until I was older that I began reading comics, and while some were tacky and cheesy, others were thoughtful and intriguing. My attitude changed quickly and I became obsessed with comic writers.
When I went to the local comic shop I looked for names like Moore, Miller, Busiek, and Brubaker. As I read more, I wanted to learn how they wrote comic books.
So here are links to Kurt Busiek's comic book writing advice, which I have enjoyed. They're a great resource for anyone looking start writing their own comic books.
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The Future Of Comics: Infinite Canvas
Posted by Kris Madden Categories: Editorials, Reviews, Site Announcements, Site Features, Independent,
February 2005: Scott McCloud gave a speech at TED regarding what he saw as a possible future for the medium of comics, and called it "infinite canvas". He pointed out that if comic book artists viewed the computer as a window into space then panels could be arranged in more dynamic ways. And not only dynamic, but artists would have an endless number of variations for their panel compositions.The narrative's movement would not be constrained to the dimensions of paper, but instead would be free to move in anyway needed to best tell the story. McCloud gives two examples of this in his speech of this movement and ends with a plea for the expansion of comic books in this format.
February 2009: Microsoft Labs developer Ian Gilman took the idea and ran with it. He created a sequential-art viewing platform, which provides users with the ability to create exactly what Scott McCloud spoke about in his 2005 TED talk. The platform, naturally titled "Infinite Canvas", is in beta testing right now. You can read about its development on his blog.
You can also play around with it and read other comics users have submitted, including artists like "Neil Gaiman and, of course, Scott McCloud.
Cool Web Sites: Toonlet
Posted by Kris Madden Categories: Reviews, Site Features, Independent,
WARNING!: You may spend the entire day at this site!
At least, I almost did. With a user-friendly platform and great functionality toonlet gets my vote for an awesome site to create your latest witty comic strip. The platform works off of a series of "art packs", which contain parts of the character (Head, body, mouth, etc) you can then mix and match until you've created a character you are pleased with and use them in future comic strips. You can also assign emotions to the character and build variations so that you can create multiple comic strips in minutes.
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Review: Incognito
Posted by Todd Matthy Categories: Reviews, Independent,
Zack Anderson had the world as his oyster. He was a super-villain - when he saw something he wanted, he took it with no fear of the consequences, until he decided to testify against his old boss. Today Zack is keeping a low profile as an office worker lusting after the girl from accounting who thinks he's a creep. Pills have taken away his superpowers and he is at the mercy of a parole officer that wants nothing more than to see him behind bars or killed. Zack wants to relive the glory days of his youth, and is willing to sacrifice his new life to do it. So begins the latest masterpiece from Ed Brubaker and Sean Philips.
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American Elf Volume 3
Posted by Jonas Hinckley Categories: Editorials, Reviews, Independent,
I loves me some James Kochalka. His daily strips over at the American Elf site are alternately odd, funny, poignant, life-altering, and/or just plain fun. And while it's rewarding to check in on a daily or weekly basis, it's not until I get the books in my hand that the full picture is revealed; there's much more continuity and grace in reading multiple strips in order that weaves itself like an actual story.
Kochalka uses a four-panel box to document his daily activities (and sometimes lack thereof). After over ten years of strips, he's perfected both his style and the seemingly straightforward but not-so-simple format to distill moments in his life into completely relatable and universal truths. Volume 3 of his collected strips was released just prior to the holidays, and maybe it's the all-color nature or the fact that it delves into Kochalka's life as a father and his wife's next pregnancy in a way that makes me think about my 1-year-old son, but I think it's probably my favorite of the books so far.
Kochalka's been documenting his life in this way since October of 1988, and what may seem random when read separately day by day, once collected into book form, an intimate portrayal of his life emerges, with storylines that build and flow like a good novel. While I'm sure it's not his "life" in that way that any type of documentary is not fully revealing, after following his printed adventures through the years, I feel like I've got a pretty good idea of what the James Kochalka would be like if I were to meet him on the street one day. At the very least, I'd know to ask him how he's doing with his band or what made him mad that day…
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Q&A: Aaron Lopresti on Wonder Woman, Sludge, and Fantastical Creatures
Posted by Tom Mason Categories: Interviews, DC Comics, Independent,
Aaron Lopresti may be the regular artist on DC's Wonder Woman with writer Gail Simone, but he also likes to hobnob with Hobbits, yearn for Yetis and bound after Bigfoot in his new book "Fantastical Creatures Field Guide: How to Hunt Them Down and Draw Them Where They Live" from Watson-Guptil. I met him back in 1993 when Steve Gerber and Chris Ulm picked him to be the regular artist on the Steve's Ultraverse title Sludge. Aaron has since worked on Spider-Man, The X-Men, Hulk, The Avengers, Batman, Plastic Man, Green Lantern, Superboy, Xena, Star Trek, Gen 13, and Mystic. He even took the plunge and self-published Atomic Toybox and CHIX. You can always find him at Comic Con International in San Diego where he shares a booth with Terry Dodson, but today, you can find him here:
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