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World leaders bid farewell to Kohl
Leaders from around the world pay tribute to Helmut Kohl on Saturday (July 1) at a special EU ceremony. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Leaders from the United States, Russia, Israel and across Europe paid tribute on Saturday to Helmut Kohl as the architect of German reunification and a driving force for European integration. The former German Chancellor, who died on June 16 at 87, was remembered at a memorial ceremony at the European Parliament as a dedicated European who abhorred war. European Council President Donald Tusk, former U.S. President Bill Clinton and French President Emmanuel Macron, among others were on hand for the ceremony. The two-hour memorial, in a city that has often changed hands and now lies in France, symbolised the role Kohl played in the reconciliation of erstwhile enemies France and Germany while driving European integration forward. The ceremony concluded with the German national anthem and excerpts from Beethoven's 9th symphony "Ode to Joy", used as the anthem of the European Union. The proposal to hold a European ceremony was enthusiastically advocated by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, and by Kohl's second wife Maike Kohl-Richter, who survives him.


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The fancy-dancy Italian hotel I'm staying in has no Kleenex. I've asked convention attendees who are staying in other places if their hotels have Kleenex.
Went to a pharmacy, asked for Kleenex. They had a few of those little plastic travel packets, but no boxes of facial tissues.
What do Italians do when they have a cold?
(Do I really want the answer to this question?)
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
A Serious Question
Labels: life's mysteries
3 comments:
- KC said...
I'd be up a creek, so to speak since my darling niece gave me a hum dinger of a cold that I just came down with today. I still think she is cute but am considering buying stock in Kleenex.
- September 22, 2010 at 10:13 PM
- Wunx~ said...
Condolences on the cold. And, btw, I don't think I'll give you a big European embrace with kisses on each cheek when I get home. (Germ cooties, ewww!)
- September 23, 2010 at 3:13 AM
- Iron Needles said...
Perhaps hankies? I am so looking forward to seeing your yarn booty. And your wandering around witlessly adventure the other day...sounded like something DSis and I might have done...after a couple glasses of wine.
- September 23, 2010 at 9:17 AM
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Thomas Alfred Howard was born October 1, 1877 in Ladonia, Texas. He earned a degree in Education at what is now Texas A&M, Commerce. He married Sarah Carver on November 6, 1898 at Chalk Mountain, Texas. He and his wife had four children: Adalyn, Verna, Finnis and Billy. T.A. Howard was a lifelong educator. He taught school in Granbury, Texas and became principal of one of the schools there and finally the top administrative officer - the Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Howard came to Mansfield in 1924. By the mid 1930's he became the Superintendent of Schools for Mansfield, Texas. He retired from Mansfield Independent School District in 1940. After retirement, he owned and operated Howard Grocery in Fort Worth, Texas. Upon his wife's death in 1958, he closed the store and spent the remainder of his life enjoying a life long habit of reading. Thomas Alfred Howard died August 26, 1966 at the age of eighty-nine. In 1994, the Mansfield Independent School District honored his memory by naming a new middle school T.A. Howard Middle School. One of his children became a teacher and several of his grandchildren are teachers today.
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Clean Energy Innovation: A Way to Crack America's Frozen Climate Debate?
On Nov. 4, the Paris Climate Agreement will enter into force, less than a year after the final negotiations wrapped up. It commits the nations of the world to keep global average temperatures from rising by more than two degrees Celsius. This goal sounds simple but it implies an extraordinary transformation of the world's energy system — the end of coal, oil, and natural gas as we use them today — in less than 40 years.


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Reduction: A Continuing Trend
in Tunnel Operations
W. Herschel Kilgore
California has been viewed as a crystal ball for future labor
considerations for all car wash operators. In California, car wash
operators are experiencing new pressures to address several labor
As all California operators know, labor abuse has been
exposed on local as well as national television. Some California
operators have been exposed in their efforts to violate state labor
laws including payment of minimum wage, providing rest or break
periods, required lunch breaks and overtime compensation. Some
car wash employees in California have not been covered by the required
compensation insurance and several have not had their withheld
social-security, federal, and state, income taxes remitted by their
employers. A few California operators have had personnel working
for "tips only" and have even had employees pay the
operator for the privilege of working for tips. All of these are
gross violations that have been exposed in very public ways by
television reporters' hidden cameras and newspaper reporters' print
accounts. The result of this abuse has attracted the attention
of various groups including Bet Tzedek Legal Services, UCLA Labor
Center, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, and other workers' advocacy
groups. It also attracted the attention of California Assembly
member, Jackie Goldberg.
In 2004, Ms. Goldberg introduced California
Assembly Bill 1688, which passed and was signed by the governor.
The purpose of A.B. 1688 was to curb, if not eliminate, the labor
violations mentioned previously. A.B. 1688 is probably the most
onerous labor bill ever to have been signed into law in the United
States. After several public hearings, regulations implementing
this law went through several revisions before final implementation
in December 2005.
If you are a car wash operator in California in 2006 — and
you have personnel who engage in the wash process by vacuuming,
prepping, brushing or mitting the car; towel drying; or performing
any other function to wash, dry, or detail the vehicle — you
are required to comply with A.B. 1688. What does "compliance" entail?
Operators must complete a registration with the state designed
to disclose to the state the type of ownership of the car wash — corporation,
sole proprietorship, LLC, partnership, or other. In this disclosure,
any person or other entity with 10 percent or more ownership
must be disclosed, including name, personal home address, personal
social-security number, and home phone number. The same disclosure
requirements apply to all management personnel. Why? The regulations
allow the state to proceed against any of the entities mentioned
in the event of a violation or judgment.
Supporting Documents
Also contained in this registration is the requirement
to provide the following documents:
The reason the State of California is gathering all this
information is clear — they intend to enforce the labor laws
of the state of California and ensure proper and lawfully required
compensation to all car wash employees by reviewing tax returns
and employer records and through interviews with employees. If
violations are discovered, the state will pursue all owners and
managers for redress and compensation. The information provided
by the registration gives the state the tools to compare your labor
records against your workman's compensation reports and your
federal tax returns. The odds are they will spot any discrepancies,
and you will receive a visit from one or more state and federal
There is also the matter of the surety bond that the
operator is required to post. The bond must be made payable to
the "People
of the State of California." It is there for the benefit
of any employee damaged by his or her employer's failure
to pay wages, interest on wages, or fringe benefits, or damaged
by a
violation of Labor Code Section 351 (gratuities) or 353 (accurate
record keeping of gratuities) or both. Now here's the real
kicker — you would assume that an employee who has a complaint
or claim would be required to go to the state department of labor
and, after a hearing and finding, be awarded compensation from
the bond. Not so! The regulations provide the employee the right
to "proceed against the employer's surety bond by taking
whatever action he or she deems appropriate to obtain the unpaid
wages, interest on wages, fringe benefits, or gratuities from the
I believe the State of California made this provision
knowing that the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement did not
and would not have the manpower to effectively implement these
regulations. By making this provision, the employee can retain
any attorney and proceed against the bond. We are already aware
of situations where attorneys are showing up at car washes and
soliciting the employees. Offers are being extended to car wash
employees to attend a seminar regarding their rights under California
law and they are being offered dinner and drinks during the seminar.
Clearly, I believe the State of California is depending on the
independent attorney to become their enforcement mechanism.
In addition to A.B. 1688, the state assembly will introduce
an increase in the minimum wage this year, which the Governor has
already agreed to. What is also anticipated is that there will
be an effort to have the increase "indexed," meaning
tied to inflation. This will result in the minimum wage increasing
annually without further legislation being required. This has already
happened in other states at this time.
These are just two examples of pressures on
car wash operators
in California. How do they compensate?
First, recognition of the problem is necessary. Operators who are
guilty of willful labor violations must
recognize they have brought these actions down upon their own heads
along with the heads of those operators who have made every effort
to comply with the labor regulations. The righteous will be punished
along with the wicked in this case.
Second, actions must be taken
to comply with the new regulations. Compliance will be a tricky
task because an operator who has not been in compliance that comes
into compliance risks submitting data that will subject him or
her to audits not only from the state labor agencies, but also
from the state and
federal revenue agencies.
Labor Savings
With compliance comes additional labor cost for operators.
Operational changes that result in labor savings must be undertaken.
In California, this will include replacing the "hand wash" with
machine wash. Also, changes in operational platforms from full-service
to exterior-express-type operations will occur. The express wash
capable of producing clean, dry, shiny vehicles without any labor
is exempt from A.B. 1688 regulations. Yes, if you don't
prep, wash, dry or vacuum the vehicle, you are not required to
comply with A.B.1688.
Many California operators mistakenly believe they can
ignore these new regulations. Don't make that mistake. While
the state wants to ensure that all employees are compensated properly,
the state also has a greed motive. They have crunched the numbers.
They have realized the amount of money they are losing in employee
and employer taxes — FICA, state income tax, unemployment
taxes, and the others. They know it runs in the multi-millions
of dollars. This is another move to have illegal aliens, who comprise
a large segment of the car wash employee workforce, brought into
the legitimate workforce in the state.
California may indeed be
the crystal ball for the nation. I would be surprised if similar
labor regulations are not widely introduced in many other states
and at the federal level. Already, there have been moves to reduce
the number of illegal aliens in the workforce. In December 2005,
the House of Representatives passed a bill that requires the verification
of all social-security numbers of employees by their employers.
Those employers who fail to do so would be subject to a fine of
$25,000 per occurrence. A similar bill was expected to be introduced
in the Senate in February.
Many of us have read in the headlines — aggressive
enforcement of employment tax evasion is ongoing. Labor law abuses
are not worth the risk. Operators need to plan now for compliance
and look at their operations to minimize the labor requirements
needed to efficiently run their car washes.
W. Herschel Kilgore is director of sales and marketing for
Inglewood, CA-based NS Wash Systems and can be reached via e-mail
at email@example.com.


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Resolutions for the New Year?
Each year at about this time, A lot of people make decisions about what they plan to accomplish in the upcoming year. Some people call them "resolutions" while others name them something else or nothing at all. Some determine to stop or start a habit. Some decide to gain or loose weight. Most everyone has some formal – or informal – goal(s) for the the next 12 months.
One common resolution among Christians is that they will read through the entire Bible in the next year. It really is not difficult but does require some discipline.
Probably the WORST plan is t0 just begin reading at Genesis 1:1 and go from there. The problem is that some O.T. Scriptures are boring genealogies that may go on for several pages. Other O.T. Scriptures (like the Jewish dietary laws and rules for animal sacrifice) do not pertain to us directly. Since such rules are not appropriate for today's Christian (Jesus Christ has fulfilled all that law), they can be misleading and/or boring.
To keep Bible reading lively and enjoyable, I recommend the use of a formal reading program. See the bottom of this post for more on reading programs.
A second problem for some readers is the use of old English versions (such as the King James Version). If a person is not familiar with the words and phrases used in those versions, they can be confusing and cause the reader to lose interest. Although there are some "purists" who maintain that the ONLY "true" Bible is the KJV (I am NOT one), most Christians agree that for casual reading, the newer versions are much more enjoyable to read.
Use a modern version of the Bible so that your reading will flow in your everyday language. Otherwise, you may find yourself reading – but not actually "hearing" what the Scripture says.
You may wish to visit the YouVersion website to check out their Reading Programs. A really nice feature is that they offer FREE Bible applications for most popular mobile smart phones (iPhone & Android, etc). Click on the graphic at the bottom of this article to visit their site. Here is a clip from their recent email to me…
Reading Plans
To try to help you get on track with your reading in 2011 (and stay on track), try a Reading Plan. We've recently added several new ones, and even more are coming. Browse to find the Reading Plan that matches your reading goals (The One Year(r) Bible New Living Translation? Bible in 90 days? Daily devotionals?) or one that covers something you want to learn (Topical? Chronological?). All you'll need to get started is a free YouVersion account, and you can customize your plan with schedule and accountability options.


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Trump urges Turkey's President Erdogan to release jailed Christian pastor
Originally published in Christian Today
President Donald Trump has used a White House meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to urge the Turkish leader to expedite the release of jailed Christian pastor Andrew Brunson.
Brunson has been detained since October when he and his wife were held on immigration violation charges after running a small church in Izmir, Turkey. His charges have since escalated to accusations of terrorism, though Turkey has produced no evidence for their claims.
Trump met with Erdogan yesterday and reportedly took the opportunity to pressure him to secure Brunson's release.
"President Trump raised the incarceration of Pastor Andrew Brunson and asked that the Turkish government expeditiously return him to the United States," the White House said in a press release following the leaders' meeting, according to the Daily Caller.
The American Centre for Law and Justice (ACLJ), a religious freedom advocacy group, announced on Monday it had submitted a formal statement to the United Nations Human Rights Council over Brunson's case.
The ACLJ appealed to the UN for Brunson's quick release, and said that Turkey was violating essential principles of liberty and human rights on the basis of his peaceful Christian expression.
Jay Sekulow of the ACLJ wrote yesterday in praise of Trump's advocacy with president Erdoğan.
Andrew and Norine Brunson were arrested in October following a crackdown after a failed military coup.
"Last week, I urged the president and the vice president when I met with them in the White House to raise Pastor Andrew's case with Turkish leaders. Today, they did just that, raising his plight directly to President Erdoğan," he wrote.
He reported that Trump had raised Brunson's case three times during the meeting.
He added: 'This is exactly what we asked the president to do and is a major sign of significant progress toward bringing Pastor Andrew home.'
It is not clear how Erdogan responded to Trump's appeal, but he made no public statement on the matter. In the joint White House press conference, Trump said the US' relationship with Turkey would be unbeatable.
You are welcome to make comments that add value to the article above and to engage in thoughtful, constructive discussion with fellow readers. Comments that contain vulgar language will be removed. Hostile, demeaning, disrespectful, propagandistic comments may also be moved. This is a Christian website and if you wish to vent against Christian beliefs you have probably come to the wrong place and your comments may be removed. Ongoing debates and repetitiveness will not be tolerated.


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Football was a slightly different game in the 1950's. Television exposure was extremely limited, and fans relied on the College Football Scoreboard show or the Sunday newspaper to learn about what happened around the country. The television program had zero film of the day's action. Instead, you could only look at the commentator for thirty minutes, while he read brief game summaries from the wire services.
Back in those days, college football rules were radically different from today, and seem downright bizarre in retrospect. For instance, all players were on both offense and defense line-ups. If he came out of the game, he wasn't allowed to return until there were four minutes or less to go in the half.
This led to some pretty weird strategy at times. If the game was 14-13 with four minutes and ten seconds to go, and the trailing team was in field goal position but their kicker was out of the game, the defense would call time out to keep him on the sidelines. In another scenario, a team down by three points, they would intentionally run a play that would NOT score, in order for the four-minute mark to pass when the kicker could return to the game.
A second rule that seems crazy in today's world of big business, was applied to post-season play. If your team played in a bowl game in 1954, you were banned from any bowl game in 1955. They believed that it was "more fair" for the other teams in the league, giving everyone a chance to play. It effectively prevented anyone from building a dynasty, becoming dominant, and "win" the sport's highest honors consistently. Who'd want that?
Bowl games back then, were supposed to be festive occasions. The actual competition was secondary in importance. Believe it or not, for a time in the 1950's, the national champion was selected Before the bowl games in the spirit of fair play (or something modern football fans can't fathom). Oklahoma won the national championship in 1950, even though they lost their bowl game. Three years later they didn't win the national championship even though they defeated the national champion in a bowl game. It was illogical and nonsensical.
Another rule that changed, concerned the injury time-out. In the 1950's the clock was stopped for any injury, offense or defense, regardless of the situation in the game. In the most famous abuse of this rule, Notre Dame was knocking on the touchdown door against Iowa, while they were out of time-outs and out of time. Knowing that his team couldn't set up for one more play before the half ended. So, a Notre Dame player went sprawling on the ground, writhing in "pain." The clock was stopped, the player was helped off the field, and Notre Dame ran the final play of the half for a touchdown. He then came back and played the entire second half. A remarkable recovery! They also scored on the final play of the game for a memorable 14-14 tie. Why go for a tie? There was no other option in those days, as the two-point conversion didn't come into existence until later.
Pro football was slightly different, too. You might remember that for years, the goal posts were right on the goal line, and Lou "The Toe" Groza would split them with regularity when he kicked off for the Cleveland Browns. It also was fairly common to see an end running a crossing pattern and...WHAM!...right into the goal posts.
The game clock was the ultimate in inefficiency. Time was kept on the field, and the scoreboard clock was unofficial. More than once, a team would be on the two-yard line, barking out a play with a seemingly safe 30 seconds to go on the scoreboard clock, when the gun would sound, ending the half (or the game). The quarterback would throw the ball on the ground in disgust and the announcers would comment for the millionth time, that something needed to be done about that problem.
A professional exhibition game was played in my hometown of Norman, Oklahoma, in the 1950's between the Detroit Lions and the New York Giants. A group of kids, myself included, hung-out during the practices, bugging the players for autographs. I remember one time, when a player was sitting on a rolled-up tarp underneath the stadium and I asked him for his autograph. The signature looked like Mmmm Tunnnl. It was, of course, the great Hall of Famer, Emlen Tunnell, who played for the Packers and Giants, appeared in nine Pro Bowls and was named NFL's all time leading safety in 1969. I'm ashamed to admit that I didn't even know who he was at the time, because he didn't play in the backfield.
Another event that happened to our little pack of autographs hounds, was written up in the local newspaper. One of us (no, it wasn't me) went up to a strapping young man as he exited the locker rooms. He was asked to sign, and he did so obligingly. He then walked to his laundry truck, got in, and drove off, much to our embarrassment.
Ah yes, times have changed...


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I made this video today because I needed some sort of catharsis. This election/economic drama is just getting to be too much!
I had to set it to music, and could think of no better song than Orff's "O Fortuna" from "The Carmina Burana." More than likely, "O Fortuna" is a song you've heard before but never knew the title of, as it is frequently used in trailers for epic or apocalyptic films. I had the great privilege of seeing the entire "Carmina Burana" performed by the Chicago Sinfonietta when I was in high school. I think I fell in love with it because I was still studying Latin at the time. Oh yes, I should probably mention that the song is in Latin. I tried putting subtitles on the video, but they only took away from it. So here are the lyrics in English and Latin:
1. O Fortuna (Chorus)
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Zotero and Mendeley
Zotero and Mendeley are examples of free reference management programs. Here is some basic info about them and tips for further reading.
Zotero is a free, open source reference management program, which means that as a student you can continue to use it after you leave SLU. Zotero recognizes when users view a bibliographic reference in their web browser and can automatically save the bibliographic information in the program's library. If you are writing a paper with another author, Zotero makes it easy to share references with one another by creating a group. Zotero can also synchronize your library of references on your computer with a web version so that you always have access to your references as long as you have an Internet-connection and a computer.
Zotero is also compatible with Google Docs and here are some instructions.
Uppsala University Library offers a useful guide to Zotero (pdf). Learn how to install and setup the program, as well as how to collect and organize your references.
Mendeley is a free reference management program combined with a research-network social media component. You synchronize your references between your instance of Mendeley and the website. Mendeley also makes it easy to collaborate with others, you can share references and notes in groups. You can also create your own profile page on Mendeley Web and make contacts with other researchers interested similar subjects. Mendeley even has its own database were you can search for references to millions of scientific articles. For those interested in learning more, the University Library at Karolinska institutet has produced a short guide to Mendeley.
Style Sheets for Zotero and Mendeley
A style for Zotero was created and updated in 2013. This style is in CSL format and can be used by some other reference management programs as well. No further maintenance of the style is planned. The style contains less reference types than the EndNote style.
Here you can read more and download style sheets for Zotero and Mendeley


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Bruce Haack, born on May 4, 1931, was one of the most musically and lyrically inventive children's songwriters of the '60s and '70s. Despite — or perhaps because of — his intended audience, his music was unusually expressive, combining homemade analog synths; classical, country, pop, and rock elements; and surreal, idealistic lyrics. Haack's innovations and desire to teach still sound fresh, making his music a favorite with fans of analog synths and esoteric recordings. Followers like Luke Vibert and Add N to X championed his unique musical vision, which embraced concepts like "powerlove" and turned household appliances into synthesizers and modulators.
This musical vision appeared at age four, when Haack started picking out melodies on his family's piano; by age 12, he gave piano lessons and played in country & western bands as a teen. His upbringing in the isolated mining town of Rocky Mountain House in Alberta, Canada, gave Haack plenty of time to develop his musical gifts.
Seeking formal training to hone his ability, Haack applied to the University of Alberta's music program. Though that school rejected him because of his poor notation skills, at Edmonton University he wrote and recorded music for campus theater productions, hosted a radio show, and played in a band. He received a degree in psychology from the university; this influence was felt later in songs that dealt with body language and the computer-like ways children absorb information.
On the merits of one of his theatrical scores, New York City's Juilliard School offered Haack the opportunity to study with composer Vincent Persichetti; thanks to a scholarship from the Canadian government, he headed to New York upon graduating from Edmonton in 1954. At Juilliard, Haack met a like-minded student, Ted "Praxiteles" Pandel, with whom he developed a lifelong friendship. However, his studies proved less sympathetic, and he dropped out of Juilliard just eight months later, rejecting the school's restrictive approach.
Throughout the rest of his career, Haack rejected restrictions of any kind, often writing several different kinds of music at one time. He spent the rest of the '50s scoring dance and theater productions, as well as writing pop songs for record labels like Dot and Coral. Haack's early scores, like 1955's Les Etapes, suggested the futuristic themes and experimental techniques Haack developed in his later works. Originally commissioned for a Belgian ballet, Les Etapes mixed tape samples, electronics, soprano, and violin; the following year, he finished a musique concrète piece called "Lullaby for a Cat."
As the '60s began, the public's interest in electronic music and synthesizers increased, and so did Haack's renown. Along with songwriting and scoring, Haack appeared on TV shows like I've Got a Secret and The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, usually with Pandel in tow. The duo often played the Dermatron, a touch- and heat-sensitive synthesizer, on the foreheads of guests; 1966's appearance on I've Got a Secret featured them playing 12 "chromatically pitched" young women.
Meanwhile, Haack wrote serious compositions as well, such as 1962's "Mass for Solo Piano," which Pandel performed at Carnegie Hall, and a song for Rocky Mountain House's 50th anniversary. One of his most futuristic pieces, 1963's "Garden of Delights," mixed Gregorian chants and electronic music and was one of Haack's favorites. Unfortunately, this work was never broadcast or released in its complete form.
Haack found another outlet for his creativity as an accompanist for children's dance teacher Esther Nelson. Perhaps inspired by his own lonely childhood, he and Nelson collaborated on educational, open-minded children's music. With Pandel, they started their own record label, Dimension 5, on which they released 1962's Dance, Sing & Listen. Two other records followed in the series, 1963's Dance, Sing & Listen Again and 1965's Dance, Sing & Listen Again & Again. Though the series included activity and story songs similar to other children's records at the time, the music moves freely between country, medieval, classical, and pop, and mixes instruments like piano, synthesizers, and banjo. The lyrics deal with music history or provide instructions like, "When the music stops, be the sound you hear," resulting in an often surreal collage of sounds and ideas.
The otherworldly quality of Haack's music was emphasized by the instruments and recording techniques he developed with the Dance, Sing & Listen series. Though he had little formal training in electronics, he made synthesizers and modulators out of any gadgets and surplus parts he could find, including guitar effects pedals and battery-operated transistor radios. Eschewing diagrams and plans, Haack improvised, creating instruments capable of 12-voice polyphony and random composition. Using these modular synthesizer systems, he then recorded with two two-track reel-to-reel decks, adding a moody tape echo to his already distinctive pieces.
As the '60s progressed and the musical climate became more receptive to his kind of whimsical innovation, Haack's friend, collaborator, and business manager Chris Kachulis found mainstream applications for his musical wizardry. This included scoring commercials for clients like Parker Brothers Games, Goodyear Tires, Kraft Cheese, and Lincoln Life Insurance; in the process, Haack won two awards for his work. He also continued to promote electronic music on television, demonstrating how synthesizers work on The Mr. Rogers Show in 1968, and released The Way-Out Record for Children later that year.
Haack's records were about to get even more way-out, however: Kachulis did another important favor for his friend by introducing Haack to psychedelic rock. Acid rock's expansive nature was a perfect match for Haack's style, and in 1969, he released his first rock-influenced work, The Electric Lucifer. A concept album about the earth being caught in the middle of a war between heaven and hell, The Electric Lucifer featured a heavy, driving sound complete with Moogs, Kachulis' singing, and Haack's homegrown electronics and unique lyrics, which deal with "powerlove" — a force so strong and good that it will not only save mankind but Lucifer himself. Kachulis helped out once more by bringing Haack and Lucifer to the attention of Columbia Records, who released it as Haack's major-label debut.
As the '70s started, Haack's musical horizons continued to expand. After the release of The Electric Lucifer, he struck up a friendship with fellow composer and electronic music pioneer Raymond Scott. They experimented with two of Scott's instruments, the Clavivox and Electronium. Unfortunately, nothing remains of the collaboration, and though Scott gave Haack a Clavivox, he didn't record with it on his own. However, he did continue on Lucifer's rock-influenced musical with 1971's Together, an electronic pop album that marked his return to Dimension 5. Perhaps in an attempt to differentiate this work from his children's music, he released it under the name Jackpine Savage, the only time he used this pseudonym.
Haack continued making children's albums as well, including 1972's Dance to the Music, 1973's Captain Entropy, and 1974's This Old Man, which featured science fiction versions of nursery rhymes and traditional songs. After relocating to Westchester, PA, to spend more time with Pandel, Haack focused on children's music almost exclusively, writing music for Scholastic Magazine Records like "The Witches' Vacation" and "Clifford the Small Red Puppy." He also released Funky Doodle and Ebenezer Electric (an electronic version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol) in 1976, but by the late '70s, his prolific output slowed; two works, 1978's Haackula and the following year's Electric Lucifer Book II, were never released.
However, Haackula seems to have inspired Haack's final landmark work, 1981's Bite. The albums share several song titles and a dark lyrical tone different from Haack's usually idealistic style. Though Bite is harsher than his other works, it features his innovative, educational touch: a thorough primer on electronics and synthesizers makes up a large portion of the liner notes, and Haack adds a new collaborator for this album, 13-year-old vocalist Ed Harvey. Ever the forward-thinking musician, Haack also collaborated with rap pioneer Russell Simmons on the single "Party Machine" in 1982.
Haack's failing health slowed Dimension 5's musical output in the early '80s, but Miss Nelson and Pandel kept the label alive by publishing songbooks, like Fun to Sing and The World's Best Funny Songs, and re-released selected older albums as cassettes, which are still available today. Haack died in 1988 from heart failure, but his label and commitment to making creative children's music survives. And while Dimension 5's later musical releases — mostly singalong albums featuring Miss Nelson — may lack the iconoclastic spark of the early records, Nelson and Pandel's continued work reveals the depth of their friendship with Haack, a distinctive and pioneering electronic musician. The late '90s and 2000s saw renewed interest in his work, with many of his albums being issued on CD and collections of his music winning Haack new fans. ~ Heather Phares


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Friday, December 18, 2009
The ABCs of Beekeeping
In January, I'll conduct a beginner's beekeeping course in Doylestown, PA. It will just be the ABC's…not the ABCs' and XYZ's of beekeeping. The latter is the title of a famous and (still published ) book on beekeeping. The registration information is posted on the web . Or you can give us an old fashioned phone call at Penn State Extension, 215-345-3283 and request a brochure if you think you are interested.
Interest in bees and beekeeping has grown tremendously in the last several years. Probably as a result of the widely publicized Colony Collapse Disorder. As a beekeeper, I find it very heartening that so many folks pay attention to this and are concerned.
Interest in honey bees is not new. It is a hobby that has been entertaining and rewarding people for thousands of years. A Philadelphian named Lorenzo Langstroth really got things going when he invented the modern hive with movable and interchange parts in the 1850's.
Apparently some folks are so concerned about the plight of bees that they want to start hobby beekeeping. I imagine that for others, there was a dormant desire to learn about bees that was awakened by bees in the news. Some gardeners feel that they need to keep bees to ensure pollination for their crops… especially as they notice fewer and fewer honeybees visiting flowers. But our native pollinators (honey bees are not native to North America) actually do a very good job of moving pollen in small gardens. It is the big-time fruit and vegetable producers that really need honey bees. Maybe you've heard that more than a million colonies of bees go to California each spring for almond pollination.
There are about 25,000 honey bee colonies in Pennsylvania and 2 million nation-wide. Most of these are maintained by commercial beekeepers. On the other hand, my estimate is that more than 95 % of all beekeepers are hobbyists. If you have an eye for the stacks of 16 by 20 inch boxes that kept bees generally live in, you'll finds bee hives everywhere. City beekeepers are common in San Francisco, New York, Paris and most cities.
My bee course will be conducted on four consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning on Janaury 26. Interestingly, My co-hort, Tom Butzler, in Clinton County Extension, will be conducting a bee keeping course on- line in January also. Since you are on the web maybe this also appeals to you. Or do both! For more info on Tom's course see this.
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
Hoe, Hoe, Hoe...Holiday Shopping for Gardeners
Gardening is supposed to be America's most popular hobby. So, chances are, you know a gardening enthusiast well enough to be thinking about a holiday gift for them.
Here are some ideas in case you are still wondering what to get them.
OK, I guess I have to say it because I work for Penn State but you really can't go wrong with a Penn State soil test kit. The "kit" is not a "do it yourself " deal but a service provide by Penn State. Cost is reasonable (nine bucks) and it is guaranteed to be useful. Unique, too. Soil test results tell gardeners about the nutrient needs of their gardens. If you want to splurge, go ahead and get that optional organic matter test for a few bucks more. Check out the details at Penn State's Ag Analytical Services or contact your local extension office . Soil test kits make good stocking stuffers.
Books …. Here are a few that are sure to please.
Every gardener deals with weeds. My favorite weed book is Weeds of the Northeast. 300 pages of color pictures and descriptions of the most common weeds found in the northeast U.S…all for about 30 bucks.
Woody plant lovers generally consider Manual of Woody Landscape Plants by Dirr to be the most useful and comprehensive book on woody plants in the U.S. I use it weekly. The fifth edition is 1100 pages…. a winner. Dirr has companion picture books that bring the text to life. Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs is one of them.
Another great tree book is Trees for American Gardens by Donald Wyman. A oldie but a goodie is A Natural History of North American Trees by Donald Culross Peattie… part poetry, part botany. Nothing else like it.
If you have a hard core botanist in the family… consider The Plants of Pennsylvania by Rhoads and Block. About 3000 Pennsylvania plants are described.
You aren't likely to find any of these texts in the local book store or even the big box-book stores but you will find them online.
It is a bit tricky to get the right tools for gardeners but I don't know any gardener who wouldn't like a pair of Felco hand pruners. They are the "gold standard" in pruning equipment and Felco has an amazing array of options… did you know lefties need custom pruners and that small hands need smaller tools? Check it out.
Other stuff… how about a membership in the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society, Morris Arboretum or passes to Longwood Gardens? Garden centers offer gift certificates.
Has someone been naughty this year? Arrange for a load of mulch to be dropped in the driveway Christmas morning.
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Tuesday 20 November 2018, 11am - 3pm
Location: Sallis Benney Foyer, Grand Parade
What better way to raise money than with cake?!
Doing our best to cater for everyone, Brighton SU RAG (Raise & Give) are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a charity cake stall on the Grand Parade Campus, on Tuesday 20th November to fundraise money for Chestnut Tree House, the local Children's Hospice Charity for our Children In Need Awareness Month.
The cakes will all have allergy advice listed, along with a suggested donation as all profits will be donated to Chestnut Tree House. More information about what Chestnut Tree House do can be found here
If you would like to donate a cake for the stall or give an hour of your time to help volunteer at the stall, please either email email@example.com? or pop us a message on Facebook or Twitter; @BrightonSURAG
Registered Charity No. 1164033
Brighton Students' Union, 4th Floor, Room 406 Watts Building, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4GJ
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'Falcon Rising': Film Review
Michael Jai White plays a former Marine turned vigilante in this would-be action movie franchise
Michael Jai White (Spawn, The Dark Knight) makes another bid for action movie stardom with this film so determined to spawn a franchise that its ending sets up a sequel, with distributor Freestyle Releasing already promising two more installments. Set in the Brazilian slums that inspired its original title Favela, Falcon Rising is a by-the-numbers thriller that mainly serves as a showcase for its star's considerable fighting abilities, showcased in an endless number of kick-ass set pieces.
White's character, John "Falcon" Chapman, is the latest in a long line of emotionally scarred action heroes, in this case an ex-Marine suffering from frequent PTSD flashbacks who in the film's opening minutes plays a game of Russian Roulette (with bullets soaked in a shot glass filled with whiskey, no less). Happening on a robbery in a liquor store, as is the all too frequent occurrence in these sorts of vehicles, he taunts one of the thugs by grabbing his shotgun and putting it in his mouth before quickly dispatching him.
When his sister Cindy (Laila Ali, Muhammad Ali's daughter, here not given any opportunity to show off her own pugilistic skills) is brutally beaten while working as a social worker in the favelas of Brazil, our hero rushes to Rio de Janeiro—cue the obligatory aerial shot of the Christ the Redeemer statue—to track down the bad guys who did it.
Aided by local street cop Katarina (Millie Ruperto) and a former military buddy, Manny, (Neal McDonough) now working for the State Department, Chapman quickly cuts a wide swath through a variety of hoodlums, crooked cops and even the Japanese Yakuza, uncovering a sex-trafficking ring in the process and occasionally resorting to shooting down his opponents as if he was playing a violent video game.
But the rudimentary plot is merely an excuse for the incredibly buffed and muscled White to display the impressive fighting prowess that has netted him 26 martial arts titles. Although he indulges in the typical frenetic cutting endemic to current action movies, director Ernie Barbarash films the fight scenes cleanly enough to maintain physical coherence, showcasing his star's dazzling physical movements with the proper slavish devotion.
Largely devoid of wit, Y.T. Parazi's screenplay gifts the deadpan McDonough with the best lines, such as when, upon being reunited with Chapman, Manny ironically observes, "I see you've stopped working out." Among the supporting players, Japanese star Masashi Odate (The Last Samurai) makes a strong impression as the sort of villain who tests the sharpness of his sword by slicing open the stomach of his nearest underling.
Production: Moonstone Entertainment
Cast: Michael Jai White, Laila Ali, Neal McDonough, Millie Ruperto, Masashi Odate
Director: Ernie Barbarash
Screenwriter: Y.T. Parazi
Producers: Ernst Etchie Stroh, Shahar Stroh
Director of photography: Yaron Levy
Production designer: Monica Monserrate
Editor: Peter Devaney Flanagan
Composer: Neal Acree
Rated R, 103 min.


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Prout Snowgoose 37 Elite
Builder: Prout catamarans in the UK.
Year built: 1989
Flag: Dutch
VAT not paid.
LOA: 37 ft 0 in
Beam: 16 ft 6 in
Maximum Draft: 2 ft 6 in
Mast Height: 40' (12.2m)
Displ: 11,500lbs (5216 kg)
199cm headroom inside.
All cabins:
Bakbord behind. Workplace
Bakbord in the middle. Free space with office and navigation
Bakbord in front. Toilet
Starboard behind. Guest cabin with fridge
Starboard middle. kitchen
Starboard front, storage room and access to the central bed
Middle behind outside. Cockpit with parking for dingy
Middle behind inerhalb. Salon with 2 sofas and table. This can be converted into a comfortable double bed.
Middle front An open sleeping cabin with a very large double bed.
All sleeping places:
So 4 permanent beds in 2 cabins
2 additional beds in the salon
In total, 6 people can sleep
Engine Brand: Yanmar
Year Built: 2010
Engine Model: 3YM30 fresh water cooled
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 60
Propeller: 3 blade propeller
Engine Power: 27 HP
Depthsounder - Raymarine
car stereo with CD player and Jamo speakers
Cockpit speakers
Autopilot - Northstar
VHF - (2) Standard Horizon
GPS – Furuno
Fresh Water Tanks: 2 Fiberglass (35 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: 1 stainless steel (35 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: 1 (20 Gallons)
Battened mainsail 2005
Storm jib -Staysail
Furling genoa
Cruising chute and spinnaker
2 Enkes sheet winches 26
Spinnaker pole – telescoping
Inside Equipment
Marine head - Jabsco
Manual bilge x 2
Cool box cooled by freezer unit STBD cabin under bunk very well insulated
Electric bilge pump
Oven with grill
3 burner stove Eno
Cooking Utensils
Pots and Pans
2 x fiberglass 20 lbs propane tanks.
Wind generator Ampair; can be converted to towing generator equipment provided
Solar panels - 8 times 80 watt panels, plus mppt charge controllers 2017 Victron
8 Trojan T105 6 volt batteries 2017.
1000 watt Sinergex pure sine inverter 24 volt to 110
500 watt Sinergex inverter 12 volt to 110.
Xantrex True charge battery charger for shore power on 110 volt
Outboard engine bracket
Tenders: Livingston hard dinghy with 5 hp 2 stroke Tohatsu.
Banana Boat folding dinghy with 5 hp 4 stroke Mercury.
Walker towing log
Sextant, binoculars
2 x Sport-a-seat.
Handheld VHF Icom, floats
Bathing ladder
Radar reflector and anchor ball
-LED anchor light
--Hard-top bimini - rain catcher
-Anchors: 45# CQR, 40# CQR, Stainless Steel Danforth
--Anchor chain/rode: 100' 5/16" chain, 20' chain + nylon rode
--Lewmar Tigress electrical windlass.
6 man Standard International life raft (serviced aug. 2016)
Fire blanket
2 x fire extinguishers
O shaped life Buoy
4+ x warps
8 x fenders
Location is Spanish Waters, Curacao, Dutch Antilles Caribbean.
Sails: Mainsail 20 m2, almost new.
Genoa 40 m2, staysail 6 m2. All sails in good condition. Two spinakers. One telescopic spinakerpole.
Galley: double sink, electric water pump. Oven plus grill brand Smev and three burner Eno stove top all on propane.
autopilot Navman.
VHF brand standard Horizon and one handheld vhf.
AIS transponder. GPS Furuno
8 solar panels 80 watt each, two Victron MPPT charge regulators.
8 batteries 105 amh each, built 2017, Trojan.
Two inverters, 1 x 12 volts to 110 volts 500 watts and 1 x 24 volts to 110 volts, 1000 watts pure sine.
24 volts windlass, 1000 watts Lofrans Tigres.
24 volts windcharger Ampair plus 2 x towing generators.
One charger for shore power to batteries.
Dinghy: Livingstone 9 ft with 5 hp 2 stroke Tohatsu..
1 x 5 hp 4 stroke Mercury.
Layout: private stateroom with a queen size bed. Furthermore the port aft cabin is a workshop,complete with workbench, vice and lots of storage room, three shelves with plastic bins for all the spare parts and tools
The overall condition of the boat is somewhere between good and fixer upper, depending.
Early hulls, which include molded stub keels, are solid fiberglass, while more recent versions are solid below the waterline and cored above.
A later version became the SNOWGOOSE ELITE (1986) had 1 foot more beam.
Prout Snowgoose 37 Elite (all iterations) was enormously popular with more than 500 built.
Prout Snowgoose 37 Elite built in 1989 A well equipped version of this popular cruising Catamaran that has been upgraded and invested in over the last few years. This is a great cruising boat, a real bluewater boat. Unlike more modern cruising cats that boast double-digit speeds and hotel-like accommodations, the Snowgoose is renown for its rugged construction and seakindliness.
The boat was built to cross oceans. Somewhere around 500 boats have been built, and, although statements like this are impossible to confirm, I have been told that nearly 100 have completed circumnavigations.
This boat manages 7 knots in most conditions. It's not fast but it is consistent, and it doesn't need to be micromanaged, making it an ideal passagemaker unlike modern cats that rely on a huge, roachy mainsail, the Snowgoose goes best when the big genoa is drawing. Punching the boat upwind in choppy conditions leaves the cockpit dry, most water action stays below the bridgedeck. One of the Snowgoose owners in the Azores told me that during two Atlantic crossings he has averaged 150 miles per day, and he was quick to add that he doesn't push the boat the ease of handling three smaller sails the cockpit instead of dealing with a large mainsail.With its flexible cutter rig, the boat balances easily and handles well under autopilot.
The Snowgoose 37 is a solid, capable world cruiser with a proven track record. It may not be as flashy as newer-designed cruising cats, but when the ocean is in an unpleasant mood the last thing on your mind is flashiness.
It's designed for short-handed sailing which a cruising couple or single handed skipper would find it very easy to manage.
700 Prout catamarans have been built and 100+ boats have circumnavigated. The Snowgoose is one of the most successful production catamarans ever built.
The Snowgoose Elite was elected 17th place of 41 Best Catamarans built ever. By the magazine Cruising World.
The Snowgoose 37 is a heavyweight with a displacement of 11,000 pounds.
The hulls, which include molded stub keels are solid fiberglass.
The bridgedeck is also solid GRP that provides rigidity between the hulls which a single crossbar can't match.
The bridgedeck is solid, and although this adds weight it also provides rigidity between the hulls that a single crossbar can't match.
While most cats rely almost entirely on modular construction, the Snowgoose 37 is built more traditionally with bulkheads and furniture facings securely tabbed to the hull
The bulkhead-mounted wheel is to starboard in the cockpit.
Hydraulic steering
The low profile design offers unobstructed visibility from the helm, even with a full bimini and dodger enclosure.
All sail controls are led to the cockpit and there is a bulkhead-mounted Barient winch to hoist the main.
Reefing can be carried out without leaving the cockpit. Heavy weather sailing is extremely safe for a Snowgoose.
This Snowgoose 37 Elite has the family layout option which includes a full queen berth forward and one spacious double cabin aft on starboard, on port is a large storage area with the work bench, complete with vice.
Another double berth can be created with the saloon table lowered.


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Prism Arts has worked with young people and adults with learning disability in Cumbria for 30 years.
We currently have two Studio Theatre programs, one in Carlisle and one on the West Coast of Cumbria, along with a Studio Arts program and Studio Workshop program in Carlisle.
Each of these programmes are developed collaboratively with our participants working alongside theatre practitioners and artists. Sessions are ran one day a week during the academic year.
Next year we will also be running a Youth Theatre over the Easter and Summer holidays.


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Merry Christmas!
The last packages are wrapped, finally, and it's time to go to bed. But first I want to wish everyone out there a wonderful, peaceful Christmas, a Happy Hannukah, and generally terrific weekend. Take care, everyone!
(and other metaphors for life)
The last packages are wrapped, finally, and it's time to go to bed. But first I want to wish everyone out there a wonderful, peaceful Christmas, a Happy Hannukah, and generally terrific weekend. Take care, everyone!
Let's start with the Good. Astronomy Magazine has a year-end wrap-up of the top ten stories of the year. Ordinarily I feel pretty jaded about lists like that, but 2005 really was an extraordinary year in astronomy. Here are a few of the highlights:
Lots of people like to give personalized, autographed books for special occasions (like Christmas). I have most of my books available for sale, including the majority of the out-of-print titles, and I'm happy to sign and personalize any copy that's ordered directly from me.
Between now and Christmas, I'm offering a 15% discount on the price of any book that's listed on my web site. You can see a price list at http://www.starrigger.net/order_blank.htm. (I'm coming in a little late with this, I know. But better late than never, I hope.) Most books are at cover price before the discount. Some out-of-print titles in short supply are priced higher.
If you'd like to take advantage of this offer, just subtract the 15% and tell me it's because of this offer. This is not a high-tech operation, unless you consider Paypal to be high tech. (Hm. OK, I guess it is, when you get right down to it. But I don't have a shopping cart or anything like that—just an order blank you can print out and mail, or send by email.)
I now return you to your regularly scheduled wait for a new blog entry.
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We said a last good-bye to our elderly beagle, Sam, today. He'd gone blind and mostly deaf, and was failing in other ways. So we took him to the vet to release him from his body. I believe it was the right thing to do, but it's so hard. Sam had been with us for about eight years. We guessed he was six or seven when we took him in from a family that couldn't keep him, but they had taken him in as a stray, so nobody knew his real age or his past.
He was a big-hearted little guy, though he was also the most trying dog to live with we've ever owned—obsessed with food and prone to accidents in the house. But we loved him anyway. We still remember how he sprang to our cat's defense when a visiting husky went after her: Sam jumped right into the breach and raised holy hell until we got there to intervene. And when Moonlight (the cat) and Hermione (our boxer) got into a tiff over a fallen piece of cold broccoli on the floor, it was Sam who swooped in and gulped it down before either of them could react. And when our kids were first learning piano, Sam and Hermione formed a wonderful Ahhh-ooohhh! chorus.
Sam's on the rainbow bridge now, but here he is with his buddies during easier times.
Did I mention that my daughter Julia recently won a cash award for a short SF story she wrote for last summer's international science fiction writing contest? (It was sponsored by a consortium that included UNESCO, the European Space Agency, and other groups I've never heard of—and also, in the U.S., the National Space Society.)
She got word last summer that she'd won the U.S. portion of the competition for middle school aged kids, and that her story was going on for international judging. She didn't win that final stage, and had assumed that her only prize was the knowledge that she'd won the U.S. section. But several months later, out of the blue, came a check in the mail. At age 13, she's now earned more per word for a short story sale than I ever have in my entire career! You go!
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One of the things my family did on Thanksgiving was to go see the new Harry Potter movie, Goblet of Fire. I quite enjoyed it—although I found myself thinking of an old episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000, in which, during a particularly long sequence of gloomily lit black-and-white scenes (involving some sort of swamp creature) one of the robots turned to the others and said, "We should all get together and buy this movie a light." That's kind of how I felt about Goblet of Fire.
The kids enjoyed the movie, but less so than the gr'ups. I'm not sure if it's because of the increasingly dark character of the films (both literally and figuratively) or because of all the parts that were cut. I may have benefited from not remembering the books very well. When the third movie came out, both girls foamed at the mouth about what an abomination it was—though they later softened to conceding that it was possible to enjoy it if they thought of it just as a movie and not as an adaptation of a book they loved. Still, everyone in my family agrees that—never mind what the critics say—the first two movies were the best.
I've been working hard on Sunborn, which is why I haven't been posting much here lately. If you don't see me much for a while, that's probably a good sign.
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The second card uses Jen's latest Sketch For You To Try. I cut out each of the doves, and popped them up with foam tape. You cannot tell in the photo, but each one is colored with a Sakura Stardust pen for yummy sparkle. No color challenge on this card. :-)
I thought I'd also link you to a couple other GORGEOUS cards made with this set - the first one you may have seen during our last blog hop, it was made by Melissa Sauls and uses Flower Soft (which, by the way, Pamela will soon be carrying!) - so simple, elegant and perfect! And then two drop-dead gorgeous cards by my fellow design team friend Julie, here and here.
Thanks for stopping by today, have a wonderful day!
- Stamps: Easter Blessings from FireCracker Designs by Pamela
- Paper: PTI Berry Sorbet, SU Kraft, Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla
- Ink: SU Basic Brown, Chocolate Chip, Groovy Guava
- Accessories: Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder, Marvy punches, aquapainter, sponge
- Stamps: Easter Blessings from FireCracker Designs by Pamela
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- Accessories: Spellbinders dies, Janome Sew Mini & white thread, Sakura Stardust pen, embroidery floss, foam tape


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GO TO: Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends | IDP
Jerry Porter, OAK - The speed merchant finally gets his chance to shine with the departure of Tim Brown. Now we see if potential can finally meet reality. Throw out his and the rest of the Raiders' numbers in 2003. They hated their coach and wanted him gone. With a healthy Rich Gannon throwing him the ball, Porter will be worth a shot as your No. 4 receiver.
Marcus Robinson, MIN - All eyes will be on No. 84 in Minnesota, giving the one-time star Robinson a chance to fly under the radar. He has the skills to be a big-time receiver and should flourish with the Vikings. He's an excellent choice for a No. 5 wide out.
Reggie Williams, JAC - Rookie wide receivers may not have the best chance of the skill position players to make a significant impact their first season. However, I'm making Williams one of my picks for 2004. Williams won't have huge numbers in Jacksonville because of Jimmy Smith, but he'll warrant a spot as a No. 5 fantasy WR.
Brandon Lloyd, SF - I'm not sure who is going to throw him the ball, but he is the clear number 1 WR on this team to start the year and could post 1000 yards very easily. Rookie WR Rashaun Woods has disappointed thus far, as injures have kept him off the field in practice and in the preseason games. Lloyd will need the emergence of another WR to help take the constant double team off him this year. Either way I believe SF has some decent options with Cedric Wilson, Rashaun Woods and even Curtis Conway to keep opposing defenses from doubling Lloyd every play.
Darius Watts, Den - This kid is going to be special. He is already pushing Ashley Lelie for the #2 WR spot in Denver and has been more consistent than Lelie thus far in that competition. Regardless, Watts will see the field a ton this year and will put up nice numbers for a rookie.
Jerry Porter, OAK - Two seasons ago during the Raiders run to the Super Bowl, Porter emerged as a young, exciting part of a mostly mature group of Raider receivers by posting 51 catches and becoming Oakland's top red zone threat with nine touchdowns. When the Raiders season bottomed out early last year, Porter's numbers sank as he battled injuries throughout the 2003 campaign. A more aggressive vertical offense under new coach Norv Turner, a rebuilt offensive line led by number one pick Robert Gallery to protect quarterbacks Gannon and Collins and the release of Tim Brown all provide the foundation for Porter to make the jump into the upper echelon of catchers in the NFL.
Tyrone Calico, TEN - The 6'4" 222 pound Calico completed his rookie season with 18 catches for 297 yards and four touchdowns while missing several games due to injury and fighting for minutes amongst a crowded Titans receiving corps. With the departure of free agent Justin McCareins to the Jets, Calico can now call the number three slot receiver position his own. Titans staff praised his increased focus in the summer conditioning program and with an oft-injured Drew Bennett manning the number two spot and Tennessee likely to throw even more this year, Calico should see his touchdown and yardage numbers double this year.
Justin McCareins, NYJ - McCareins third year breakout performance of 45 catches for 799 yards and seven touchdowns couldn't have come at a better time as the receiver headed into free agency this off season. The Jets, desperately seeking a tall play maker for Chad Pennington, pounced and landed the 6'2" 218 pound speedster in New York. Jets training camp observers have noted the instant chemistry McCareins seems to have formed with his new quarterback and being away from the crowded receiving corps in Tennessee coupled with having a big-time play maker on the other side in Santana Moss, McCareins is primed to surge past the 10 touchdown barrier and should easily topple 1000 yards receiving.
Justin Gage, CHI - If he clicks with equally untested QB Rex Grossman, he could emerge as the No. 1 receiver now that Marty Booker has inexplicably been dealt to Miami.
Jerry Porter, OAK - Endured an injury-plagued, mostly fruitless 2003 season but this is a guy with all the physical tools to be dominant. He's probably better-suited to a Kerry Collins-led offense, but either way, he should be good for 1,200 yards and double-figure TDs.
Donte Stallworth, NO - Okay, so he has been a big disappointment so far to most but this year looks different with reason. Stallworth has been working out in the off-season not only to strengthen himself but to also learn stretching routines that will help him keep his hamstrings at bay and avoid the dings that plagued him last year. Don't forget that Donte had eight touchdowns as a rookie and is more experienced now on a team that has a great rushing game and Joe Horn to help attract attention. Stallworth is the future and that starts this year.
Tyrone Calico, TEN - He started hot last year with touchdowns on both his first NFL catches and then faded away quickly during his rookie year. In the 2003 draft, Calico timed as fast as any other receiver that year and has opportunity this season as the #3 receiver for Steve McNair. Calico has been dedicated to the strength and conditioning program of the Titans in the off-season and with only Drew Bennett to beat, Calico could surprise and be the 2004 version of Justin McCareins – the receiver the Titans allowed to leave because of Calico.
Robert Ferguson, GB - While Javon Walker took the limelight last season with his nine touchdowns Ferguson impressed the coaches as well. He missed time because of sprained ankles and knees but enters the season healthy and as the #2 receiver he's a lock to at least meet the sort of numbers his draft spot would suggest this year. And with Brett Favre as a quarterback, he'll likely exceed that.
Charles Rogers, DET - Rogers may be the poster child for players who are undervalued in 2004 due to an early-season injury in 2003. His 2003 stats alone – twenty-two catches, 243 yards and three TDs – didn't provide much of a window into his NFL future, but he looked good in the process and did so while playing on a poor team. Rogers' competition with rookie Roy Williams for top dog on the receiving corps should only make both players better and serve to create more opportunities to go around.
Marcus Robinson, MIN - This is a tough one, but the upside is simply too great not to consider. Showing that upside is something Robinson has made a habit of in his eight years in the league. Consistency – and avoiding injuries – is another matter altogether. Still, he's only 29, his most recent flashes of brilliance came late last season with a team that fielded an offense far inferior to his current squad, and he's the No. 2 receiver surrounded by such fantasy studs as Randy Moss, Daunte Culpepper and Michael Bennett. Given a healthy, consistent performance, Robinson is a strong bet for 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Javon Walker, GB - Walker made huge strides in his second NFL season and is making a case to become QB Bret Favre's favorite target. Most likely won't be a top 10 or 15 receiver fantasy-wise, but five catches and 75 yards a game, in addition to a score every other game or so are well within the realm of possibility. Totaled nine TDs in 2003 on only 41 catches.
Drew Bennett, TEN - The fourth-year pro has improved every season and will begin the 2004 campaign starting opposite Derrick Mason following the departure of former No. 2 man Justin McCareins. At 6-foot, 5-inches, Bennett makes a large target and may very well get enough quality grabs to be a mid- to low-tier No. 2 receiver in some leagues.
Justin McCareins, NYJ - McCareins hung out on the verge of becoming a full-time fantasy commodity last season, and it's not too much of a stretch too foresee him equaling the work of his new counterpart, WR Santana Moss, in overall fantasy production. McCareins brings a physical, big-play presence to the table opposite Moss' explosiveness, and will be looked at more as a possession and key downs receiver for the Jets.
Charles Rogers, DET - Rogers was having a very fecund freshman campaign, without the help of another good receiver or a decent running game, and then got injured. This year, he has two awesome rookies to aid him in his sophomore season. The Lions are going to be much more effective on offense this year, particularly in the second half of the season when they get it all together. Look for Rogers to lead the way, and to be a great option on fantasy rosters, as he is a forgotten player, ranked after Isaac Bruce and Amani Toomer. Rogers has the youth, and upside, on his side.
Rod Smith, DEN - Here is a case where the veteran player is going to do better than people are predicting simply because he is the team's top option. Quentin Griffin may do well at running back, and Ashley Lelie could come on as a receiver, but we all know that when healthy, Smith can excel. If his age doesn't force him out of the action, Smith will have a rebound fantasy season.
Andre Johnson, HOU - No, I'm not from Houston, I just like their offense. Johnson was the third pick in the 2003 draft and has already flashed enough talent to justify that pick. You don't expect much from a rookie receiver, but Johnson delivered the goods right away. Had QB David Carr been healthy all season, Johnson would have been well over the 1,000 yards receiving mark. If he avoids a sophomore slump, 1,200 yards and 8 touchdowns seems reasonable to me.
Steve Smith, CAR - I'm going to let someone else pick Javon Walker here and I'll go with Smith. Because he plays for a run-oriented offense, Smith has flown under the radar. But Smith as a number two receiver had 88 catches, 7 touchdowns, and 1,100 receiving yards in 2003. This season, he's going to be the go to guy and he's got the speed to stretch the field. Size is a problem as he's officially listed as 5'9" and that makes him a small target. But with the rule changes regarding contact down the field, Smith should get separation from defensive backs and once he catches the ball, this return man's open field running is outstanding.
Deion Branch, NE - Branch is a small, speedy receiver. He's in his third year. He plays for a team that upgraded its running game in the off-season Sound familiar? It should, because that's the exact same situation that Carolina's Steve Smith found himself in last year. Look for New England's offense to improve greatly in 2004. Branch had eight games last season with five or more catches (including the postseason). However, he disappeared too often. I expect more consistency this season. That will result in around 1,100 yards and seven touchdowns.
Donald Driver, GB - After Driver landed on his head in last season's opener against the Vikings, his confidence and his courage were shaken. He went into a shell and never really came out. But off-season reports out of Green Bay indicate that Driver is in great shape and has regained his no-fear mentality. He should bounce back from his disappointing 2003 season and rival Javon Walker for yardage and receptions. Grab Driver late in your draft and you won't be disappointed when he finishes with close to 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns.
Bryant Johnson, ARI - Denny Green understands how to overcome a challenge. With last year's rookie sensation Anquan Boldin out for the first half of the season, he's going to need a receiver to step up in order for his 3-WR formation to work. Most fantasy football owners' eyes are instantly drawn to Larry Fitzgerald, who was the third player taken overall in the 2004 NFL draft. Fitzgerald might see some success, but considering the history of rookie receivers, there's a better chance he'll disappoint. That leaves the door open for Bryant Johnson. Johnson was drafted before Anquan Boldin in the 2003 NFL draft … that's right, before Boldin. Take a flier on Johnson in the last round or two of your draft. He could be a huge surprise in 2004.
Larry Fitzgerald, ARI - A lot of people will be tempted to draft Fitzgerald way too early. I say let them and then watch them pay for the mistake. The knee injury to Anquan Boldin (he probably won't play until October at the earliest) puts the rookie squarely in the cross hairs. Add the fact that Arizona will thoroughly suck, and it's clear to me that picking Fitzgerald could be a disastrous choice for any fantasy owner to make.
Peter Warrick, CIN - I was going to say Keenan McCardell or Anquan Boldin, as I don't believe either could duplicate last years stats. But with the injury to Boldin and the holdout of McCardell, all but guarantee that to be the case. So I'm going to say Peter Warrick who was a top 15 WR last year. Warrick will lose opportunities with the emergence of Kelly Washington and the fact Palmer is the new QB in town.
Keenan McCardell, TB - Coming off a Pro Bowl year which saw him catch 84 balls for 1,179 yards and eight touchdowns, McCardell chose to draw a line in the sand with Bucs management and holdout for a new deal. Tampa brass responded to their 34 year old flanker's posture by drafting LSU standout receiver Michael Clayton 15th overall in the first round and trading for speedster Joey Galloway from Dallas and recently picking up eventual Hall of Famer Tim Brown to add to emerging fifth year receiver Charles Lee and Joe Jurevicius returning from injury. Clayton has quickly become a Gruden favorite and has created a buzz this preseason that he will be a significant contributor in the Tampa Bay passing attack. The longer McCardell's holdout goes, the further behind he will be making him highly unlikely to help your fantasy team.
Terrell Owens, PHI - It's probably unfair to list TO as a "bust," because a more accurate description would be "statistically disappointing." I believe I know the thinking of coach Andy Reid, which is something like "everyone thinks we're going to throw to T.O. all day... well, I'm still sold on running the ball." Anyway, I'm expecting Bryan Westbrook to have a comparatively bigger season than Donovan McNabb-to-Owens.
Keenan McCardell, TB - Maybe this seems like an easy one, but McCardell continues to be drafted as if he was an WR2 or WR3 for a fantasy team. To date he continues to sit at home watching the Flintstones while his agent convinces him that he is still "the man". McCardell comes off a banner year thanks to a deteriorating Buccaneer offense that had little more than him in the later part of the season. At the age of 34, he's not just now coming into his own and evidently – he's not even coming to work this season. If he returns to Tampa Bay, he's a lock for the doghouse and if he goes to a new team, there will not be enough time to become a major part of the passing scheme.
Steve Smith, CAR - It's hard not to root for Smith, a gutsy, slightly undersized (5-9, 179) WR who epitomized as much as anyone the Panthers' surprise success in 2003. This season, very few Panthers will be sneaking up on anyone, namely Smith and QB Jake Delhomme. With no established quality No. 2 option to relieve the pressure, Smith will face plenty of double coverage. The first-place schedule won't help matters any, especially in this day and age of parity and revolving playoff teams. Smith will be good, no doubt, but a repeat of last season's 88 catches and 1,100 yards may be asking a bit much.
Keenan McCardell, TB - Currently a holdout, not getting any younger (35) and on a team with a potentially tumultuous QB situation, it's hard to foresee McCardell as anything better than a solid No. 3 fantasy option – pending his holdout situation. McCardell did put together a fine campaign in '03 (84-1,174-8), but expect that to be his swan song. Newcomers including rookie Michael Clayton (LSU) and veterans Tim Brown, Joey Galloway and (even) Bill Schroeder will push to eat up many of the grabs that McCardell would get if he were playing, but there's no guarantee that even that's going to happen.
Joe Horn, NO - Last season Horn battled through injuries and he posted some of the most inconsistent stats of his career. If you throw out his four touchdown performance against the Giants in Week 10, Horn's stats were actually quite pedestrian. I anticipate another disappointing season for Horn in 2004. He may have a big game here and there, but he's never had the great speed and athleticism exhibited by many of the other top fantasy receivers. I fear he's at the point in his career where what speed he once had will start to diminish and he'll fade into mediocrity like Antonio Freeman did. Another knock against Horn is that he finishes the season facing stout defenses like Carolina, Tampa and Dallas.


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Coming up for Air
- Bob's Red Mill 8 Grain Cereal w/ Skim Milk, Raisins, Blue berries, and Brown Sugar (300)
- Rice Cake Turkey Gouda Sandwich (230)
- Apple (70)
- Kiwi (50)
- Yogurt (50)
- Carrots (20)
- Grape Tomatoes (20)
- Vegetable Soup (260)
- Mixed Veggies & Cheese (150)
- 2 cups Coffee w Half & Half: (50)
- Brazil Nut (30)
- Tim Horton's Blueberry Muffin (340)
- Nature Valley Almond Granola Bar (190)
Ye Grande Total: 1760 Calories
I'm surfacing breifly this evening to update the blog. Did more house-buying arrangements today, and yet more scheduled for tomorrow. We're all working hard o'er at BioTools this week. We really want to get our next version done and ready to sell at this year's WSOP in Las Vegas. We've all been putting in some pretty long hours to make it so. I had to claw Terry away from his computer this evening arounf 9pm, and make him go home. We're a dedicated crew 😀 I think it will be worth it. I know as soon as this puppy ships I'm heading for the mountains for som RnR.
I've had little chance to work on the CRON-O-Meter, but I did manage to squeeze in a bit and hang out with my cohort a bit this weekend for some dev planning. Chris has set up a nifty project management tool called Maven, which generated the project website above.
….Still eagerly awaiting my sister Leah to start blogging….
I'm currently chowing down on some late din-din consisting of my latest CR staple that I make when I need some good food fast. A bowl full of microwaved frozen veggies (a huge mix: brussels sprouts, broccoli, carrots, peas, corn, geen beans, onions, and peppers). I mix in about 75 cals of cheddar and some chilli peppers to spice, and if I feel I need some Omega-3's, I dribble on a little flax oil. Takes about 3 minutes and it's damned good (for it's class).
I'm starting to feel downright skinny — I'm now at 156 pounds (started the diet in late January at 184 pounds). As MR said, a lot of my weight loss wasn't from obvious fat deposits, but from fatty layers wrapping my internal organs. I didn't have much of a belly, but what was there is now gone and I'm a lot leaner looking and smaller. I've been hitting the gym a few times a week to build some muscle back.
Sorry for the ramble. Like i said, just coming up for air. Back to swim with the fishies!


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Household Books Published in Britain: all volumes
About the Database
The pleasures of the table
subjects: gastronomy,
The pleasures of the table | an account of | gastronomy | from ancient days to present | times | with a history of its literature, schools, and | most distinguished artists, together with | some special recipes, and views | concerning the aesthetics of | dinners and dinner-giving | by | George H. Ellwanger, M.A. | author of "The Story of My House,^" "The Garden's | Story," "Meditations on Gout," "Idyllists | of the Country-side," etc., etc.
London: [printed in New York, USA, for] William Heinemann; 1902
23.5 x 15.0 cm Pp [i-xvi], [1-2] 3-477 Orange cloth with boar's head(') on front
GB: LB destroyed *LoEN OB
The name of the British publisher, William Heinemann, is printed on a label mounted over the name of the American publisher, Doubleday, Page and Co. The American publisher also appears on the spine.
There are decorative headpieces at the beginning of each chapter. The list of illustrations incorrectly places the illustration which is on page xv on page xi, and records "Fantaisie culinaire' on page iv which does not appear there nor elsewhere in the book. The reader is also misdirected in the contents to page xiii for the "Introductory" which is, in fact, on pages vii-ix.
The text is in twelve chapters: "Cookery among the ancients', "With Lucullus and Apicius', "The Renaissance of cookery', "Old English dishes", "L'almanach des gourmands', "A German Speisekarte', "The School of Savarin", "From Care3me to Dumas', "The cook's confre1re', "American vs. English cookery', "At table with the clergy', "Sundry guides to good cheer", "Of sauces', "The spoils of the cover', "Two esculents par excellence', "Sallets and
The | pleasures | of the table | an account of gastronomy | from ancient days to | present times. | With a history of its literature, | schools, and most distinguished artists; | together with some special recipes, | and views concerning | the aesthetics of dinners | and dinner-giving. | By | George H. Ellwanger, M.A.
London: [printed by Manhattan Press, New York, for] Wm. Heinemann; 1903
22.5 x 14.5 cm Pp [i-xvi], [1-2] 3-477 Rebound
The title-page is printed in red and black. Above the imprint is a red boar's head(').
The incorrect page references in the list of illustrations and contents in the 1902 edition are repeated here.% American editions: NUCat lists an early twentieth-century edition, New York: Doubleday, Page and Co, 1902. It also records a modern edition, New York: Doubleday Page, 1902; Detroit: Singing Tree Press, 1969.% 0979


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Four American musicians have formed a Romanian music band. It might sound as a joke, however what it means is that the four musicians are playing Romanian traditional music.
The Garlic band is now travelling through the US promoting Romanian music and has had a huge success. The band members are inlove with Romania and two of them even studied the language in order to understand better Romanian traditions.
Miamon Miller, Cory Beers, Joshua Kaufman and Simeon Pillich formed the band in 2011. However Miller started singing Romanian music since the 1970s. He first came into contact with it when he was studying ethnomusicology at the UCLA. He joined a band that was singing music from the Balkan area and then the band decided to do a dance from Muntenia that involved the violin.
Miller was the only one who played the violin and so he started to learn more about Romanian folklore. In the 1970s he visited Romania, he travelled through Bucharest, Constanta and Baia Mare. He was really impressed with the music and when he returned to USA he decide to learnt the language. He returned to Romania many times after that, choosing to visit Cluj and Maramures mainly. He got to know many musicians, including the Petreus brothers and sang along with the folkloric ensamble of the George Dima conservatory from Cluj.
The musicians who form The Garlic band are not regular musicians. Miller has sang with Neil Diamon and has composed music for TV series like Dr Quinn. Simeon Pillich has sang wit Taylor Swift, Dr Dre and Ziggy Marley.
You can listen to their music on www.garlicband.com
And on youtube
Source: adevarul.ro


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Skin Cancer is the most frequent type of cancer in the UK, but of the 100,000+ cases only ten percent will be the most deadly kind – melanoma – and of those affected only around 2,000 will die. If detected early melanoma has a good prognosis and the British Association of Dermatologists has been working to educate the public on the importance of early detection for some years. In research due to be released at the British Association of Dermatologists' Annual Conference in Birmingham this week (July 3rd to 5th), the question is raised as to whether there are effective screening tools for those most at risk.
In a UK study based at King's College Hospital in London a group of researchers investigated whether the two week wait system could be considered as a type of 'filtered screening' for skin cancer.1
The 2-week wait (2ww) referral was introduced by the New Labour government in 2000 to tackle the problem of patients with symptoms indicative of cancer who waited too long to be seen and treated in secondary care. Unlike other cancers there is no reliable 'screening test' for skin cancer at the disposal of the general practitioner (GP), and therefore the researchers suggest that the two-week-wait system could be viewed as 'filtered screening'.
Taking this as a starting point the group studied local GP referrals under the two week wait system. They found that, the majority of GPs adhered to the referral guidelines and that 12.5 per cent of those referred under the two week wait system were diagnosed with skin cancer, of which 6.75 per cent had Malignant Melanoma or Squamous Cell Carcinoma.2
Klara Balogh, one of the authors of the paper says
"These percentages may seem low, but in well-established screening programmes for cervical and breast cancer the actual detection rates are only 0.02 and 0.8 per cent respectively. A 6.75 per cent skin cancer detection rate through this 'filtered screening' process is effective in comparison.
"Our study shows that, when the guidelines are adhered to, the two week wait system can be effective and leads to rapid diagnosis of skin cancer in the minority and rapid reassurance for the majority: a satisfactory outcome for patients."
Written and supplied by the British Association of Dermatologists


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Singing Workshops / Come and Sing Events
We hold a number of events each year to encourage other amateur singers to join us for a open rehearsal, a singing workshop or a 'Come and Sing' scratch performance. At least one such event is held in January and October – details of forthcoming events are listed here.
Hire Us
Chester Bach Singers are available to provide singing at your event, whether it's a wedding, a memorial, a social event, or you need some carol singers. We provide a friendly and professional service to meet the requirements of your special occasion.
We are versatile in meeting your particular needs, whether it be just singers to swell the hymn singing or a choir to sing pieces of your choice during the service. Or we can advise you on music selection from our wide repertoire of sacred and secular music.
Carol singing
The choir regularly provides carol singing and festive cheer at several Chester venues including the Queen Hotel and the Grosvenor Hotel, and more recently at Chirk Castle, Ness Gardens and Chester Zoo in addition to our regular Christmas Carol Concerts at St Alban's Church, Tattenhall and St Mary's Without the Walls, Handbridge.
If you are interested in hiring us for your special event and would like to discuss availability and fees, please email firstname.lastname@example.com


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The Lord of the Rings: Middle-earth Defense
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NEW: PLUS MODE, 3 NEW LEVELS, 2 NEW PLAYER UNITS & 2 NEW ENEMY UNITS!!RETINA DISPLAY 3D GRAPHICS!!From deep within the dark lands of Mordor, Sauron's power grows. Protect Middle-earth from his advancing ranks in The Lord of the Rings: Middle-earth Defense! POSITION YOUR HEROESAragorn, Gandalf, Legolas and more - and deploy ally units such as Elven Archers or Hobbits to defend strongholds from relentless waves of attacking enemy forces. Upgrade your Heroes to specialize them in one of four categories: speed, attack, range and skill. In Story Mode, play through 18 levels set in 7 unique 3D environments with story elements based on all three films in the trilogy. Or opt for Challenge Mode, where you'll face endless waves of attackers until you've run out of Battle Hit Points. Try to best your high score in each environment! The battle for Middle-earth has begun -- stand and defend against the evil of the Dark Lord Sauron.STRATEGIC DEFENSE-STYLE GAMEPLAYwith expertly crafted 3D environments based on story elements from all three films in the The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, such as Saruman's Tower of Orthanc and The Black Gate of Mordor.GAME CENTER ACHIEVEMENTSCollect 20 achievement-based Trophies to unlock certain characters and environments3 GAMEPLAY STORY MODES: STORY, PLUS and CHALLENGESTORY MODEA total of 18 levels set in 7 environmentsCHALLENGE MODECycle through 7 environments, defending against wave after wave of attackers, until all your Battle Hit Points have been exhausted- Position Heroes (towers) such as Aragorn, Gandalf, Legolas, Gimli, and Arwen; and deploy ally units such as Elven Archers, Gondorian Soldiers, Riders of Rohan, and the entire Fellowship of the Ring, including Frodo, Samwise, Merry, Pippin and Boromir.- Heroes can use special attacks to cause more enemy damage- Set blockades to create chokepoints for waves of invadersFOLLOW US atTwitter - @glumobilefacebook.com/glumobile
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