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The Honda Fit is practical, economical, and roomy, and it remains the most enjoyable to drive of the subcompacts.
All Honda Fit models benefit from improved sound insulation for 2012. Also, the 2012 Honda Fit Sport model is distinguished by some new styling revisions and comes with more standard features. Otherwise, the Fit is unchanged from 2011.
We found the 1.5-liter engine smooth and powerful for an engine that small. It's rated at 117 horsepower at a high-revving 6600 rpm, with 106 foot-pounds of torque at 4800 rpm. There's never an issue with not enough torque, that force that propels you from intersections and up hills.
Mated to the 5-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, it's an exceptional powertrain. The Honda automatic has a Sport mode that holds the transmission in gears longer when you're in Drive, and not using the paddles for manual shifting. This Sport mode is meant for sports car-like driving, which the Fit likes. And the 5-speed manual gearbox is tight and fun, with a clutch that's easy to use.
Fuel mileage is rated at 27/33 mpg City/Highway, or 28/35 mpg for the base Fit with the 5-speed automatic.
The Fit wears the face of the future, with its wedge-shaped front end. It has a presence that reaches beyond its subcompact status.
Underway, the Fit feels like a bigger car to the driver, partly because the dashboard is long, to accommodate the raked windshield, and partly because there's so much legroom in the front, again thanks to that rake. Thanks to the expansive greenhouse and big mirrors, there's excellent visibility in all directions, including out the vertical and unobstructed rear glass.
The Fit's size is just right for many drivers. It's easy to park and maneuver and inside is an amazingly configurable interior. The second row of seats can be folded and flattened for carrying cargo, and the front passenger seat slides way forward and reclines way back, creating a long space from dashboard to liftgate that can hold a kayak.
The standard black cloth seats are wonderful, upholstered in a smooth comfortable material that's pleasing to the touch, and the bolstering is just right, with excellent cornering support. In fact, the seats would work in a sports car. Lots of cubbies and cupholders make everyday driving convenient. Rear legroom is roomier than that of the Toyota Yaris, Mazda2, and Ford Fiesta.
The Fit is relatively expensive among subcompacts. It's the best driver's car among these, so if you're a driving enthusiast, the Fit is the best choice. All models come with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA). However, if purchase price is more important, then you should carefully compare prices, features and equipment with the Mazda2, Ford Fiesta, Nissan Versa, and Toyota Yaris.
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In a Blog entry, De Icaza states that Moonlight1.0 is feature complete, and has passed all of Microsoft's regression testing, and comes with support for Microsoft's Media Pack for both 32bit and 64bit architectures. It can be installed as a Firefox plugin with a single click through the download page.
It is worth noting that Moonlight is fully blessed by Microsoft, and that the Redmond company has helped the Mono team with making Moonlight a reality. "Microsoft has continued to help us all along in creating an open source implementation of Silverlight," De Icaza writes, "They have open sourced the Microsoft DLR, the Microsoft MEF framework and the crown jewels: the Microsoft Silverlight Control Library and the Control Toolkit under the OSI-approved MS-PL licenses. Without this it would have taken years for us to catch up."
Work is continuing on implementing Silverlight 2.0 as Moonlight 2.0, and those interested can build it already.

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Rally for retired religious hits 25 fruitful years
He'll be thinking about Sister Francis Borgia, who governed 40 students with loving command.
Or Sister Mary Gregory. That nun, a teacher of sixth grade in Lackawanna, worried about her students all the time – even after they grew up.
"She told my mother she would pray for me, after she heard I became a lawyer," Edward C. Cosgrove said of the nun, who taught him at Our Lady of Victory elementary school.
In addition to Sister Mary Gregory, many other religious women – and many religious men, too – will be on the minds of Catholics and others in Western New York as the annual campaign to raise money for retired sisters, priests and brothers begins a new season.
The Buffalo campaign for retired religious has raised some $24 million over the 25 years of its existence, according to Cosgrove and others who promote the campaign.
The Retirement Fund for the Religious Drive is entering its 25th year in the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, and so the annual drive – which began with a luncheon Friday and culminates in a fundraising weekend in Catholic parishes Dec. 8-9 – has overtones of jubilation as well as purpose.
"We've had so many Catholic schools in the diocese," said Sister Jean Thompson, the diocesan vicar for religious and coordinator for the past five years for the retirement fundraising campaign. "At one time, there were 3,000 religious women working here. And they had a tremendous impact."
In fact, out of all the Catholic dioceses in the United States, Buffalo ranks No. 2 for the amount of money raised during the 25 years of the campaign – second only to Chicago in terms of cumulative fundraising.
Buffalo raised $21.5 million over the first 24 years of the campaign, according to 2011 statistics provided by Cosgrove; Chicago raised $29.2 million.
That all works out to a lot of generous people remembering a lot of Sister Francis Borgias and Sister Mary Gregorys – and reaching into their wallets and checkbooks to benefit these senior religious, said Cosgrove.
Some 600 people attended this year's kickoff luncheon at the Hyatt Hotel.
"It's not a fundraiser at all – it's a pep rally," said Cosgrove, a former Erie County district attorney and longtime local lawyer.
"We just say, 'Come and sit, listen to this, and get enthused, and go back into your parishes and talk about it,' " Cosgrove said. "And that's why we do so well."
Recently installed Bishop of Buffalo Richard J. Malone attended the luncheon, and so did Sister Janice Bader, executive director of the National Religious Retirement Office in Washington, D.C.
"We are really hoping that it's going to be a year very much in keeping with the last two or three years," Thompson said. "In the last two to three years ... it's remained fairly constant."
In 2011, the local campaign raised $820,000 for the local retired religious, after some administrative costs, said Thompson.
Cosgrove said that, once again, his mind will be on the religious women who influenced his early life, as he begins work on this year's appeal.
"I was the eldest of nine children," said Cosgrove, 78, a Lackawanna native. "My mother was always tired. I would go to the athletic field, I would go after school – those (religious) women became in a sense, auxiliaries to my mother.
"How did I get out of Lackawanna? They encouraged me.
"They encouraged me to write a good composition – in addition to scoring a touchdown on the football field."
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The University of Louisville's Theatre Arts Department has announced its 2015-16 season, which offers a range of performances, from August Wilson's iconic "The Piano Lesson," to Harold Pinter's provoking "Betrayal" along with two never-performed-before pieces by UofL faculty.
"This season is about collaboration," said Nefertiti Burton, who chairs the program. "We have two new, exciting pieces that highlight the collaborative process, including my work with Pan-African Studies Professor John Chenault on his play "Bloodline Rumba" as well as Erin Leigh Crites' improv piece, which showcases the kind of immediate, transparent collaboration that unfolds in the devising process."
UofL Theatre Arts' 2015-16 Season:
Naomi Iizuka's "Polaroid Stories," directed by Daniel Hill
Oct. 21-25, Thrust Theatre
The season kicks off with "Polaroid Stories," a powerful adaptation of Ovid's "Metamorphoses" set in contemporary New York, where the characters are street kids based on interviews with prostitutes and runaways. Their personal histories are re-imagined, crafted into personal mythologies that explore the nature of truth.
August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson" directed by Baron Kelly
Nov. 18-22, The Playhouse
"The Piano Lesson," written by Wilson and directed by Baron Kelly, director of UofL's African American Theatre Program, followsBerniece and her brother, Boy Willie, in depression-era Pittsburgh as they argue about the family piano and its tumultuous history. "The Piano Lesson" is a consideration of family, history, survival and what it means to honor heritage.
John Chenault's "Bloodline Rumba" directed by Nefertiti Burton
Feb. 3-7, Thrust Theatre
Chenault's "Bloodline Rumba" was written following a study-abroad trip to Cuba with the Theatre Department and has Afro-Cuban influences. It will be directed by Burton, whose research interests focus on the experiences of people in the African Diaspora.
Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" directed by Russell Vandenbroucke
March 2-6, Thrust Theatre
"Betrayal," critically regarded as Pinter's masterpiece and directed by Russell Vandenbroucke, explores love and relationships. It follows the lives of Jerry and Emma, as they reminisce about times past. After a seven-year affair, their final meeting brings to light the destructiveness of their betrayal and how a single moment in time would change the lives of everyone around them.
Improv from Guest Artist Erin Leigh Crites
April 13-17, Thrust Theatre
Finally, adding levity to the season, is an improv piece from guest artist Crites, whose work focuses on stand-up, sketch comedy, clown, vaudeville, Commedia Dell' Arte, ensemble creation/playmaking and physical storytelling, with emphasis on visual presentation. She recently led theatre students to study abroad with the famed Dario Fo Project, an international storytelling consortium in Italy.
All plays start at 8 p.m. with 3 p.m. Saturday or Sunday matinees.
Thrust Theatre is at 2314 South Floyd St., Louisville, 40292.
The Playhouse is at 1911 South Third St., 40208.
All plays start at 8 p.m. with 3 p.m. Saturday or Sunday matinees.
Season tickets are $50. Tickets for individual performances also are available.
For more information, call 502-852-6814 or visit louisville.edu/theatrearts.


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A day of Plan Bothnia in Riga08/02/2012 at 13:36 | Posted in event | Leave a comment
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On Monday (6.2.2012) the Plan Bothnia project held a public event ("regional stakeholder meeting") in Riga, Latvia -the home town of the project partner VASAB. The event was attended by 60 participants from ten countries. Besides presentations on recent and overall progress the event included Finnish and Swedish ministry experiences with Plan Bothnia, other projects as well the two consultancy studies commissioned under the project (Baltic MSP "best practices" & "minimum recommendations"). The event was intended to be an information event -enabling discussions around the regional Baltic Sea and European dimensions of the initiative. In my view this aim was reached in an excellent way.
After opening words by the Head of the VASAB Secretariat, Mr. Talis Linkaits, I provided an overview to the progress in the project. This covered the recent drafts of MSP plans discussed at the January project meeting in Stockholm, Sweden. After agreeing on final results the remaining MSP 5 meeting (end of March), the project will mainly prepare for its closing events (see below).
Project Officer Mr. Manuel Frias followed with an introduction to the open and transparent data and publicity practices of the project, including the state of the art Map Service which enables not only viewing -but also downloading -of all project GIS data. Through such tools Plan Bothnia tries to make its own contribution to break the barriers around access to concrete geographic data, which would enable e.g. the civil society to start forming its own opinions on offshore planning.
The presentations of the representatives of Finland (Ms. Tiina Tihlman) and Sweden (Mr. Sten Jerdenius) underlined importance of the partnership within the initiative, carried out during the last year between the ca. twenty national and sub-national authorities from Finland and Sweden. The initiative was seen as a unique opportunity for the two countries and sub-national entities to orient themselves in the offshore aspects of MSP for future developments. They also highlighted the specific features of the Finnish and Swedish planning systems in the territorial sea, de-facto ongoing already for some decades, as well as on land.
As a personal note, these excellent presentations pointed indirectly also out the limited number of approaches highlighted in the recent EU related discussions around MSP. As an example the presented Northern European approaches to planning and MSP, with the possible exception of Norway, have received little publicity in EU circles. This is especially striking if compared to the attention on central -European approaches (e.g. Germany, Netherlands, U.K), which are also quite prominent in the regional Baltic Sea discussions. Without dismissing progress or merits of the approaches taken by these powerful countries it is, from a trans-boundary cooperation point of view, a bit disturbing how few perspectives are available to MSP the countries in Europe, and the Baltic Sea, to start their work in developing MSP.
Dialogue on alternatives is needed as MSP, like any planning, is not about right and wrong approaches but essentially about issues like national interests and politics (foreign and internal), power and access to (or preservation of) resources- needless to say the explosive stuff wars have been fought on. Perhaps somewhat beside the point and heretic in the times of the common European market, but it is still an interesting fact that many of the strong industry players having interests and operating in areas like the offshore Bothnian Sea are not local but international, and commonly of central European origin. An example is the German wind power company WPD -with the major offshore development proposals in Finnish (Korsnäs) and Swedish (Storgrundet, Finngrundet) waters.
The peculiar features of the northern planning systems include the strong role of sub-national authorities (municipalities) and local democracy, as well as the decade-long history of the Ministries of the Environment as the Ministry responsible (fully or partly) for cross-sectoral planning issues. The latter has perhaps enabled better integration of environmental issues to planning, has not prevented a cross-sectoral approach and does seem to have been a problem for economic growth either. Nordic countries are after all among the few European countries with the highest credit ratings.
In addition to such northern perspectives presentations of three projects provided North Sea angles to MSP (MASPNOSE and Seaenergy) as well as highlighted recent progress on habitat modeling (PREHAB). The North Sea examples pointed out good practices but also some of the difficulties which transboundary MSP cooperation face in central Europe. The latter seems to indicate that the Baltic region has truly potential to be a world leading region in terms of trans-boundary MSP cooperation- despite evident differences in national approaches.
The two Plan Bothnia commissioned consultancy studies, conducted by Prof. Jacek Zaucha (PL) and Dr. Bernhard Heidrichs (DE), highlighted certain elements which they have characterised as "best practices" as well as "minimum requirements" of MSP. The reports have turned out as solid reports -even with the caveat that due to the nature of the task given by the project (defining "best" and "minimum") some of the conclusions are naturally colored by the personal preferences and backgrounds of the authors. The valuable output of these consultants, to be finalised by 15 Feb 2012, will during the next months be considered also by the rest of the Plan Bothnia project partners with a view to agree on some joint input to the Plan Bothnia final report publication.
All in all the discussions during the day in Riga were lively and open -which is always welcome in an emerging issue like MSP where strong national views sometimes pull in different directions. These discussions will continue at the Final events of the Plan Bothnia project, to be arranged 22.May (application for a joint 1,5h Plan Bothnia-MASPNOSE event on transboundary MSP) and 23. May (full day Plan Bothnia final conference). The reader is warmly welcome.
Big thanks goes to VASAB Secretariat staff- Talis, Dzintra and Baiba for arranging a very successful meeting.
Hermanni Backer, Project Manager
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Rory McIlroy, just days removed from a very public breakup with fiancee and tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, shot a six-under-par 66 to wipe out a seven-stroke deficit and win the BMW PGA Championship in Virginia Water, England, on Sunday.
The 25-year-old golfer from Northern Ireland, who last won at the Dubai Championship in November 2012 to cap a remarkable year, had been runner-up in eight of his last 11 tournaments and did not collect a title in 2013.
McIlroy, a two-time major winner who won for the 12th time on the two biggest tours, overtook some other big-name players to win the European PGA Tour event at 14-under 274, including Thomas Bjorn of Denmark, who had a five-shot lead over Luke Donald of England entering the final round.
"It's been 18 months since I won on the European Tour and to win the flagship event, I could not have asked for any more," McIlroy said. "I knew coming in here I was playing well. I struggled a little on Friday but played great over the weekend. I was a little fortunate that some of the guys ahead of me made mistakes and I took advantage of it.
"My caddie JP [Fitzgerald] set me the target of 15 under today. I didn't quite get there but 14 under was enough. I really wanted to win before going into the second major of the season and I could not have asked for a better way to prepare."
Shane Lowry of Ireland birdied No. 18 to move into second place, one stroke behind McIlroy, with a final-round 68.
Bjorn, who shot three-over 75, and Donald, who had a 70, tied for third at 12-under 276.
McIlroy announced on Wednesday, a day before the tournament's opening round, that he had called off his engagement to Wozniacki.
"The wedding invitations issued at the weekend made me realize that I wasn't ready for all that marriage entails," he said.
On Thursday, Wozniacki tweeted, "It's a hard time for me right now." She then thanked all her fans and followers for their support.


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A FIGUREHEAD of the community is looking forward to a new role representing the people of Winnington and Castle in Chester.
Hartford man Sam Naylor, chairman of Northwich Rugby Club and organiser of the annual Northwich Festival, is a new councillor on Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC).
Clr Naylor, standing for the Labour party, won the by-election for the Castle and Winnington ward on Thursday following the resignation of Amy Mercer- Bailey.
He won the town centre ward with 525 votes while Jim Sinar, standing for the Conservative party, won 418 votes.
Amos Wright, from UKIP, won 307 votes while Alice Chapman, from the Liberal Democrat party, won 80 votes.
The turn out was just 19.2 per cent.
Clr Naylor, a former police officer, said: "One of the most disappointing things about local politics is that it's always a low turn out, particularly in by-elections.
"You get a much higher turn out when it coincides with a general election.
"When speaking to people on the doorstep the number that say 'nah, I don't vote, I've never voted'.
"I think politicians are one of the most distrusted and hated people and it's how to address that, I don't know."
This is part of the reason why Clr Naylor decided to put himself forward for the seat.
"One of the reasons I stood in the first place was frustration for a long time in the local community because of decisions made at CWAC and years of frustration dealing with local government while pursuing issues like Moss Farm," he said.
"I'm going to see it from a completely different perspective now.
"I'm looking forward to representing the people of Winnington and Castle."
Labour candidate Martyn Delaney also won a by-election in Chester's Boughton ward held on Thursday.
The political composition of CWAC is now 42 Conservative members, 32 Labour and one Liberal Democrat.
A by-election for Northwich Town Council's Bridge ward, also prompted by the resignation of Amy Mercer-Bailey, was won by Labour candidate Stephen Kryger with 439 votes.
Jim Sinar, from the Conservative party, won 242 votes and Alice Chapman, from the Liberal Democrats, won 96 votes.


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In the spirit of, "You want something right, do it yourself," a growing number of local communities have given up waiting for the Legislature or Congress to do something about smoking.
In the spirit of, "You want something right, do it yourself," a growing number of local communities have given up waiting for the Legislature or Congress to do something about smoking.
Yesterday, New Year's Day, a ban on tobacco sales at pharmacies and other health-related shops took effect in Dartmouth.
New Bedford and Fall River have had such a ban since last January, and Westport signed up in October.
It's all very well-intentioned, and it makes logical sense because it is kind of cynical to be selling cancer sticks while dispensing prescription drugs.
It's also ironic, since before long we are going to come up with some way that people can get medical marijuana, which before long will be legal in most of the 50 states, if not in all of them.
And there's at least an outside chance that pot will replace tobacco.
I stopped by a few pharmacies and stores in Dartmouth on Monday to see what the reaction is to the change. Naturally, the managers of the Walgreens and the CVS looked terrified when I said I was a reporter.
Obviously, there have been some very serious threats from the home office about talking to the media.
So I walked around, at the pharmacies and the Wal-Mart, looking for smokers. Amazingly, there were none. And no one bought cigarettes in the time I was there.
But Jen Martin, the manager of the Dartmouth Wal-Mart, told me some interesting things. One is that the price Wal-Mart charges is higher than it is in most other places, which when you think of it is quite a departure for Wal-Mart.
"It seems it is more a convenience for the associates than anything else," she said. Short version: Most people aren't going to miss the tobacco. They are already going somewhere else.
That's where Yogi Patel comes in. His liquor store, Town Liquors, is right next to the Dartmouth Walgreens. He fully expects smokers will walk a few extra steps into his shop, and perhaps buy something besides cigarettes when they're inside.
"I'm looking forward to it," he said smiling, guessing that his revenues will rise at least 5 percent almost immediately.
One question, though: How much will this new restriction actually compel people to stop smoking?
Before coming to the U.S. 12 years ago and buying his business, Patel said he was living near Toronto, where cigarettes cost $12 per pack. "It didn't stop them. They kept buying them anyway," he said.
Still I suppose it's worth making the attempt, because the way we treat tobacco sales has been evolving in this country for the last 50 years.
Remember cigarette machines, for heaven's sake? Any kid could find an opportune moment, drop six quarters in the slot and score a pack of Pall Malls. Or he could ask a friend to. And did.
I'm not a smoker, unless you count a cigar at Christmas. So I don't feel put upon. These taxes and restrictions don't apply to me.
But as far as the pharmacies are concerned, there's an upside to this.
Patel told me that e-cigarettes, those electronic gadgets that look like cigarettes but which contain no tobacco and instead dispense a water vapor aerosol of nicotine and flavoring, are flying out the door.
"People were buying them for Christmas presents," he said. "That never happened before."
I can hardly imagine a more loving intervention for the smoker in your life than the gift of an e-cigarette. My bet: A little loving pressure is going to make more of a difference than symbolic restrictions on tobacco sales.
But let's do them anyway. It can't hurt.
Steve Urbon's column appears in The Standard-Times and at SouthCoastToday.com. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com and at 508-979-4448.


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Before the grand jury investigating child sexual abuse by former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky, Spanier had denied that he had discussed with former Athletic Director Tim Curley and retired Vice President Gary Schultz turning a 2001 allegation over to authorities.
Prosecutors detailed allegations that the men agreed not to report a 2001 allegation Sandusky sexually assaulted a boy in a shower even though they knew he had previously been investigated for similar conduct.
Their "conspiracy of silence" allowed Sandusky to abuse at least three more children on campus between 2001 and 2009, Beemer said in his closing argument.
"By their own admission they had thousands of children on their campus for all types of camps and activities and they take the position in 2001 to allow Jerry Sandusky to have access to the campus," Beemer said.
Beemer said evidence, including correspondence beyond emails, contradicts the men's grand jury testimony that they had limited knowledge of the 2001 allegation and a 1998 criminal investigation of Sandusky, and shows they worked to deceive even as investigators closed in.


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The entries were all fabulous and it was great to see everyone making different cards from the same image.
We have had a very difficult time in choosing the winner - all the entries were gorgeous and brilliant ideas too. But there can only be one winner unfortunately. :(
We decided not to make a short list but to look at each card with the layout and use of different elements. And after a lot of deliberation and consulting between ourselves we finally decided that the winner is :-
Here is Sylvia's winning card :-
Congratulations Sylvia - beautiful card. :) Please email me to arrange your GDT spot. :)
Thank you all again for your fabulous entries. :) :) :)
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Hailing from Long Beach, CA, The lovely Randyl Dawn was discovered by being at the right place at the right time. It's obvious that a dedication to being on her game when it comes to working, along with her natural stunning looks has helped her rise to the forefront of the scene and a spot on our cover.
The Essentials
Birthdate: Oct 1
Location: Long Beach, CA
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 5'-4"
Weight: 110 lbs
Measurements: 34-25-34
Ethnicity: Mother: Filipina Father: Scandinavian
Turn-ons: Sense of humor, intelligence, confidence,
Turn-offs: Rude guys, cussing, being on the phone (whether it's texting, email or just calls) all the time, clinginess.
Pet Peeves: When a guy makes me wait because it shouldn't take longer than me to get ready.
Twitter: RandylDawn
The Interview
Q: Where are you from?
Southern California, Long Beach to be exact. I don't think I can ever leave this place.
Q: How long have you been modeling for?
Let's see, if I told you that would age me…about 6 years.
Q: How did you get your start in modeling? Were you discovered?
I was discovered while working in a retail store. Mary J. Castillo (you may know her as MJ) got me started and the rest is history.
Q: What would you say are your strengths as a model?
My nationality. People can never pinpoint what I am. Being mixed helps me to appeal to all different crowds.
Q: Describe yourself in three words or statements.
Down to earth, compassionate, hard-working
Q: What are some of you modeling highlights so far?
The traveling is awesome. I have been fortunate enough to work all over the States and even overseas. Some of the places I've seen are Wisconsin, Miami, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Austin, and even as far away as Germany.
Q: Does your personality match your Zodiac sign? Describe.
Yes and no. Libra's symbol is the scales. With that said, I am indecisive and changeable. I'm very sensitive to the needs of others, yet I will argue till I get my point across. I am very easygoing but I do like to be in control of situations.
Q: Tell us your likes or dislikes about modeling?
You already know I love the traveling but another aspect of modeling is being able to interact with the people who attend the events. The companies I represent have their own following and fans and it's a real honor to get to talk with them and eventually know them.
Q: What is your best beauty secret?
Drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep, especially if you have a job coming up.
Q: How do you keep in such great shape?
I was blessed with small genes. I do work out here and there, but am usually too busy to hit the gym. When I don't have time to workout I make sure to eat well.
Q: What was the first major event that you modeled at? What made it most memorable to you?
For me, SEMA 2004 was my first major event. I knew it would be a long week but I didn't know what to expect. There was so much going on, it was a little overwhelming. I wasn't 21 yet, and I remember people giving me a hard time for not being able to hang out with them after the show each night.
Q: What traits do you like most about yourself?
I am a very down to earth person. I have become more independent and self-motivated recently. I am very genuine and kind.
Q: Do you have any pets? What kind?
I have three dogs. A creamed colored English golden retriever, a yellow lab, and a Pit/Shepherd mix.
Q: What are your hobbies? Any hidden talents you'd like to share with the world?
I would like to say I'm a collector but from looking at all the random stuff I have, it looks more like I'm a pack rat.
Q: What is your favorite food?
Dessert. The first thing I do at a restaurant is look at the dessert menu. But other than sweets, my mom's home cooking.
Q: Who is your favorite recording artist and genre of music?
I'm pretty open to all genres of music but my all time favorite artists are John Legend and Justin Timberlake (I even have his Marionette puppet doll).
Q: Do you have any weird habits that no one else knows about?
I rub my feet together while watching TV. Doing this also helps me fall asleep. Wow, that sounds really weird saying that out loud.
Q: What's the best prank you ever played on someone?
I'm not a prankster, but I did tape up someone's car in packaging tape to get back at them for pulling a prank on me first. Sometimes we have to entertain ourselves on the road.
Q: What is your dream car?
I'm simple when it comes to cars. I don't need a fancy sports car. A simple Range Rover will do ;-)
Q: What do you look for in a guy? What would he have to do to get your attention and to keep you interested?
I like genuine guys who don't pretend to be someone in the beginning and then all of a sudden change. He definitely has to make me laugh.
Q: How do you feel about pick-up lines? What was the best line that was used on you? Did it work?
Pick-up lines are cute but I can honestly say I don't think one has ever worked on me.
Q: What do you wear to bed?
I can't tell you that. It ruins the imagination.
Q: What item of clothing or accessory makes you feel the sexiest?
There's something about lace that does it for me.
Q: What do you most value in your friends?
Their loyalty. I know I can count on my friends to be there through anything. My friends are also crazy and out of control sometimes. But I love it because I'm more laid back and we balance each other out.
Q: Who are your heroes in real-life? Why?
My mom and dad. They both did everything they could for my brother and I to make sure we had the best childhood.
Q: If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
I'd want to be able to jump like in the movie "The Jumper". I'd be able to go anywhere in the world in no time.
Q: Tell us about any upcoming projects of yours?
Since I am signed with Falken Tire this year, I will be traveling with Formula Drift, American Le Mans Series and AMA Supercross.
Q: With any 'spotlight' type of job, you are looked upon as a role model. What advice would you give out to aspiring models?
Don't stop doing what you love. Always be true to yourself.
Q: Do you have any shout outs or last words?
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Dread Shed list!
Don't forget I moved my live show to Monday nights. I will be going on air tonight at 7pm EST.
Tonight I will be discussing a Blood Angels dread list and continuing work on the Imperial Space Marine I started last time. Should be a good show!
Friend me on Facebook for the links, I post them up just before going live. Or find me on Youtube.
I just made a Facebook Group for the show. Check it out HERE. Join the fun!
5 comments:
- The Southern Warhost said...
Isn't this the list Andrew Whittaker used to go 6-0 at ATC?
- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 8:05:00 AM EDT
- Jawaballs said...
No, he only had six dreads. Further, he had two Libby dreads and no shooty dread. I only have one libby dread and a dread with a Multi melta. He also used contemptor dreads two of which had the Keres assault cannon. I am using a new formation from the Angels Blade book and packing Furioso dreads. Actually aside from the fact that the two lists contain lots of dreads and 4 Tacs, they will play very different. (His is probably better but I don't have the contemptor dreads.)
And for the record I actually put this list together back in 2011 or so but abandoned it because Lucious pods were not yet allowed in tournaments so I had to use regular pods, and the new expansion and meta made dreads unplayable. I did get a few test games in though! I'm sure the batreps are around here somewhere...
- Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 6:37:00 AM EDT
- Jawaballs said...
But yes, coming across an article on Spikey Bits about his performance at ATC made me pull out the old transport with all them pods and dreads and start thinking again...
- Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 6:39:00 AM EDT
- Jawaballs said...
Here is a video from a Spikey Bits tournament, I think this list had 6 dreads. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWMXDvMXaMo
- Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 6:55:00 AM EDT
- Jawaballs said...
And another video, this one was a couple games vs Fritz with my early drop pod dread list. This was just before the new edition, I think it was 7th ed came out.
- Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 6:59:00 AM EDT


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The Brandeis Theater Company's production of Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors" is a farcical folly of mistaken identity involving two sets of identical twins separated at birth. When all four fellows converge in the same city, mayhem and marital mishaps erupt. The multi-talented Bill Barclay, who is directing the play, says sound is his way in. An actor and resident music director at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Mass., Barclay has also been a Fox Foundation Fellow, which took him to England, France and Bali last year to train in theatrical and religious rituals, Balinese dance and shadow puppetry. Drawing on these experiences, Barclay has written original music for the play.
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"Rock of Ages" has rocking songs but are they the best onscreen?
Mild Monday morning warning: The following clip has some R-rated language.
Don't get me wrong, I dig the stage-to-screen "Rock of Ages" with its absurd hash of corn and sleaze.
But when it opened with Oklahoma girl Sherrie Christain singing Night Ranger's "Sister Christain," I couldn't help thinking as sweet as it is — all those other passengers chiming in, just like a real musical!– that it didn't hold a candle to Paul Thomas Anderson's incendiary scene in "Boogie Nights."
Nor did it match for rock fandom, the tour bus rendition of Elton John's "Tiny Dancer" in "Almost Famous." And further more: Nothing's yet topped the tender/dismaying use of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" (even my beloved "Glee's" cover).
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the Smith's "There is a Light That Never Goes Out" in "500 Days of Summer" and ("All I Want" in "The Kids Are All Right). Chime in. I'll keep a tally and revisit from time to time.


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Joachim III of Constantinople
His All-Holiness Joachim III (Demetriades) was the Patriarch of Constantinople during two periods that bridged the nineteenth and twentieth centuries: 1878 to 1884 and 1901 to 1912.
Joachim was born in Constantinople in 1834. After receiving his early education in Constantinople he continued it in Vienna, Austria. He entered the clergy in Vienna when he was ordained a deacon and served at the Church of St. George from 1858 to 1861. He also served as protosyngellos for Patriarch Joachim II, his predecessor. Prior to his election as patriarch, Joachim was Metropolitan of Thessalonica.[1]
Joachim was elected to the patriarchal throne in 1878. In addition to maintaining a spiritual atmosphere within the patriarchate, Joachim's efforts in office included strengthening the organization of the patriarchal offices and improving the financial status of the patriarchate. To communicate with faithful he established the magazine "Truth". He also re-organized the philanthropic and educational charities of the patriarchate. During 1882, a new building, sponsored by Patr. Joachim, for the Great School of the Nation (Μεγάλη του Γένους Σχολή) was completed in the Phanar district, greatly expanding the school's services for the Greek population.
After his removal from the patriarchal throne in 1884, Joachim remained in Constantinople until 1889 when he moved to a monastery on Mount Athos. He remained on Mount Athos until 1901, when he was re-elected to the patriarchal throne.
Upon returning as patriarch, Joachim III was confronted by the upheaval within the Orthodox community in the Ottoman Balkans as Bulgarians and Serbians strove to use their languages and their ethnic clergy in their communities as the Ottoman government was confronted with various national movements in the new century. In this environment he formed new horizons for the mission of the patriarchate as it entered the twentieth century.
Joachim reposed in Constantinople while still patriarch in 1912.
Joachim III of Constantinople
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Here, you can move through downtown, building to building, through the second-story Skyway System's glass-enclosed walkways. From Marshall Field's -- where you'll find the Mary Tyler Moore (Show) statue out front -- to the Convention Center, you can cover almost all of central downtown without risking rain, snow or sweat.
But moving through the four-floor downtown maze that is the Nicollet Mall makes asking directions tough because there are so many stores spread across so many blocks.
Finding the downtown gem, Nicol's Deli & Market Cafe, is accomplished by asking directions to the fourth-floor entrance to Neiman-Marcus.
At hip, friendly and clever Nicol's, you find great food at sensible prices plus a one-of-a-kind decor. Nicol's walls are covered by about 200 vintage metal lunch boxes like the ones Boomers carried to grade school. (Today's lunch boxes are plastic.)
The collection belongs to Nicol's co-owner Rick Hurley. As "curator," he's happy to talk you through his collection based on old TV shows ("The Flintstones"), pop culture phenomena (disco, Jonathan Livingston Seagull), ancient video games (Pac-Man) and, of course, pop bands (Beatles).
A downtown favorite since 1985, Nicol's moved into the Nicollet Mall in January 1999. The cafe is named for French scientist and explorer Joseph Nicolas Nicollet. "His feminine side," says co-owner Steve Hyde who's glad to tell you about his family member who conceived the downtown Skyway System.
Hyde and Hurley run a one-of-a-kind cafe with an inspired menu that runs from sushi to a Strawberry Walnut Spinach Salad with chicken. Salads, omelets and daily specials, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., makes Nicol's a must-eat (555 Nicollet Mall, Suite 475; 612-333-0680).
Thus fortified by Nicol's, you can venture outside to stores along the mall.
The nearby James & Mary Laurie Booksellers (921 Nicollet Mall) sells a first edition "Lake Wobegon Days" by Garrison Keillor ($88.50). Also, the Lauries sell maps and prints plus vintage WWII posters ($100 to $300). And you won't find a bigger inventory for artist Leonard Baskin's work than at this store. James Laurie was a friend of the noted artist who died in June 2000. (612-338-1114)
And, as long as you're wandering the outdoor Nicollet Mall, it'll probably be cold or hot, so you can stop at Brit's Pub & Eating Establishment (1110 Nicollet Mall) for a dark draft. How can you pass up a pub selling T-shirts with the motto: "Beer -- it's not just for breakfast anymore"? (www.britspub.com)


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Quick blanks Blues, Kings trail series 2-1by Curtis Zupke
LOS ANGELES -- There's no way the St. Louis Blues can say they didn't have their chances. The door was ajar all night, but they couldn't completely pry it open.
Four power plays. A boatload of near-misses.
The Los Angeles Kings weathered through, couldn't convert much themselves but avoided falling into an almost insurmountable hole with a 1-0 victory in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinal series on Saturday night.
Jonathan Quick made Slava Voynov's second-period goal stand up by stopping all 30 shots he faced as the Kings closed their series deficit to 2-1. Game 4 is Monday (10 p.m. ET; NBCSN, CBC, RDS).
"It's no secret not many teams have come back from 3-0 deficits," Kings forward Justin Williams said. "That's plain and simple. That's cut and dry. Obviously it's the first of four, but this is a game that we needed to have -- and Game 4 is going to be the same. We don't want to be going back there down 3-1. We want to put a little bit of pressure on them, win a game, see what happens."
Williams made a terrific diving poke check late in the game that might have saved the win. The effort was indicative of a series in which neither offense has had much space to work with. Seven goals have been scored in the three games.
Asked how nice it was to see Voynov score, Williams induced laughs when he said, "It's good to see anybody get one at this point."
St. Louis was going for its first 3-0 series lead since the 2001 conference semifinals after winning a pair of 2-1 victories at Scottrade Center. But it came up empty on L.A.'s third too many men penalty of this series in the third period to extend its power play slump to 0 for 12.
"We had our opportunities," forward Alexander Steen said. "The power play, we had some 5-on-5 chances … we've got to bury them. We've got to start making them pay for their mistakes. Today we didn't.
"We've just got to be a little bit more determined. We've got to find a way to score. Tonight, I didn't think it was Quick. I thought it was us. I thought we had our chances and we've got to start putting them away."
St. Louis might have kicked itself for going into the second intermission down 1-0. Andy McDonald fanned from the slot and Steen missed a gaping right side of the net. St. Louis also couldn't take advantage of a glaring Kings turnover, nor could the Blues capitalize on Colin Fraser's high-sticking penalty 175 feet from his own net.
L.A. was outshot 14-11 in the second period, but scored what proved to be the game's only goal when Voynov emerged from a netfront scramble to finally give L.A. a genuine even-strength goal. Brian Elliott couldn't cover the puck in a maze of bodies and it squirted free to Voynov, who tucked a shot through traffic and inside the left post at 4:56 for his second career postseason goal.
"I had it for a bit and they didn't blow the whistle," Elliott said. "It was just a scramble. [I] have to watch it on tape. It's just one of those plays that's just a battle at the net and lot of those are going to happen. Unfortunately we didn't come up with that one."
Elliott made 20 saves and was stellar despite allowing the game's lone goal. He got a piece of an all-alone Drew Doughty in the right slot in the first period and stopped Dwight King on a third-period shorthanded breakaway. Quick denied David Backes twice, on a partial breakaway in the first and on a leg pad save during the Blues' first power play.
Until Voynov's goal, the Kings' two goals in the series came with a sixth attacker in the final minute of Game 1 and during a two-man advantage in Game 2.
"It's really hard to win a game 1-0 and we found a way to do it tonight," L.A. captain Dustin Brown said. "This is a huge win. We cut [the Blues' lead in the series] in half. Now we've got to regroup and get ready for Game [4]. But we're going to want to score more than goal in this series if we want to be successful. We've got to figure it out."
In their first Stanley Cup Playoff game at home since they lifted the Cup last June, the Kings won their eighth straight in L.A. and dealt the Blues their sixth consecutive loss at Staples Center.
While there was only one goal in 60 minutes, there was plenty of contact. The teams combined for 92 hits, including 53 by the Kings. L.A. centermen were dominated in the faceoff circle the first two games but were 28-29 in Game 3.
"There's a lot of little battles going on that only the players appreciate," coach Darryl Sutter said. "It's pretty much what everybody said at the outset -- not much for goals and you can't get frustrated by it. Skill players, top guys, can't get frustrated. Instead of playing their own individual game or turnover … that's basically how we're trying to play."
Sutter played with seven defensemen as Alec Martinez saw his first game action since April 2. Sutter said he wanted more energy and to "try and get a little bit more out of everybody." He also scratched Jordan Nolan and rotated different wings on the fourth line.
Quick recorded his club-record fifth career playoff shutout. He helped kill a two-man advantage in the third. Quick has stopped 93 of 97 shots in the series.
"I thought we did a great job as far as work aspect goes," Quick said. "There's definitely things we need to clean up to get better at, and I think the PK really got us the win there."
St. Louis coach Ken Hitchcock lamented the missed opportunities but looked ahead.
"We knew what we were in for," Hitchcock said. "I'm sure they felt like they deserved Game 2, and we though we deserved Game 3. So the series is at where it's at … it is a hell of a battle, and it won't be any different on Monday."


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|2007-02-10, 15:47
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Blade Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: In a hotel room, plotting my next move.
Age: 27
There are too many good quotes so I'll just use everyone elses.
|2007-02-10, 16:26
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~ You're dead ^__^* ~
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ep 19 ~
yuuichi ~ "dont drown"
nayuki ~ "yes ill be careful..."
*nayuki walks in*
akiko ~ "whats wrong nayuki?"
nayuki ~ "i drowned"
(something about that just hits my funny bone XD)
edit: yea who is she? heh
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|2007-02-11, 10:28
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Nick of Time~
One of those favorites has to be in episode 13 for me...
~During Yuuichi's self-training time, with a bucket and a fire extinguisher tossed at him by Mai~
Yuuichi: What was that for?!
Mai: Doggy...Woof...
Mai: Boar-san....Mooo
Yuuichi: That's a cow!
Mai: You're hopeless.
|2007-02-13, 14:08
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Senior Member
he hasn't made overtures to me - I'd have to put up with his weird crap
|2007-02-17, 15:23
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Lazy ass
Episode 6
Yuuichi and Ayu in the cinema*
Movie voice: Punishment!
Ayu: Uguu.
-Another scene-
Ayu: Uguuuu~
-Another scene-
Ayu: Uguu!
Yuuichi: So there are variations of "Uguu~".
Ayu: Uguu...
Episode 14
Yuuichi: Hey, what's gotten into you?
Mai: I love Sayuri. I love her,so...
I loved Yukari Tamura's performance here! *.*
Mai: Again... I'm the only one that's unharmed again. I cause everyone around me pain, and yet, I alone am unhurt!
Episode 15
Episode 20
Yuuichi: Now give a try with "atashi".
Ayu: Forget it. I'll stick with "boku".
Yuuichi: You might be fine now, but you may face problems in the future. For example, at an interview when you're applying for a job.
Yuuichi: *imitates Ayu* "Uguu~ Boku Ayu." Say that and you'll be cut instantly.
Guys from the scene: *drag Ayu*
I cracked up with that part XD
|2007-02-17, 19:10
|Link #93
Out of all the great quotes, for some reason I can choose nothing but Sayuri's "Pikyuu!!" in episode 13.
Strangely, it was then that she went from "enjoyable character" to "why didn't she get her own arc?!" in my book.
|2007-02-17, 19:27
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Dansa med oss
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Near Cincinnati, OH, but actually in Kentucky
Age: 30
"Ore, Tsukimiya Ayu!"
The face combined with the obvious hilarity made for a homerun in comedy. A shame that obviously won't be funny when (yes, when; I refuse to accept that this will never be licensed) it gets dubbed
|2007-02-17, 23:14
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Tell me who I am.
Join Date: Oct 2006
But, yes, that was the most comedic moment in Kanon so far for me. Just hearing her say "Ore" had me laughing out loud.
|2007-02-18, 01:16
|Link #97
Join Date: Jun 2006
Age: 35
Who controls the license for Air TV/Kanon 2006?
If Key controls the licensing for the TV adaptations of their shows, than there is very little chance that we will see Air TV/Kanon 2006 released outside of Japan
If some other company controls the licensing than chances of seeing Air or Kannon getting an R1 release increase drastically. If you really think about it, Air TV isn't THAT old. We haven't even reached the two year anniversary of the end of it's original TV run. And Air in Summer wasn't even released till fall of 2005. Also one has to consider Air TV was probably (and might still be) a costly license for an American distributor, (the Japanese license holders for reasons unknown to us Gaijin like to gauge how well a series will do outside Japan by it's popularity IN Japan at the peak of it's initial run. Given how popular Air TV was in Japan vs how well it would do in America, one can imagine how it wouldn't be a very sound investment for a potential R1 distributor). Plus there have been plenty of older and less expected licenses over the years. A great recent example would be Rozen Maiden. The original series predates Air TV and would probably be a lot harder to market to a more mainstream audience than Air.
Needless to say, the "Kanon 2006 won't get licensed because Air TV wasn't licensed" argument doesn't hold as much water as one might expect. I've been an Anime fan for over a decade, and have seen plenty of series that people claimed would never get licensed, get licensed. Granted, some of the more obscure series have fallen through the cracks, but I can't remember any instance in my thirteen years of Otakudom where obvious fan favorite such as Air TV and Kanon 2006 remained on one side of the Pacific forever
I think the best chance Air and Kanon have of being released outside of Japan is through Kadokawa. They seem like they have pretty good relations with KyoAni, holding the R1 licenses for FMP: TSR and SHnY, and all. Plus having Kadokawa distributing these series in the US would "cut out the middle man", (the middle man being a US license holder) and would probably make a US release of Air or Kanon much more economically viable. Plus if Key/Visual Arts does in fact control the licensing for Air TV and Kanon 2006, Kadokawa would probably have a better chance of selling them on the idea of a R1 release for these series than an American-based company like ADV or Funimation
|2007-02-18, 01:26
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Senior Member
I got you beat by 10 years. Not all great shows make it to the U.S. my friend.
|2007-02-18, 03:10
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Age: 35
I think Kanon and Air will make it to US shores sooner or later. Both series have far too much clout and name recognition in American Otaku circles to be completely ignored by potential licensors
If neither series ever makes it across the pond, it will be because someone on the Japanese end actively prevented it from being released in the US (and there's been some suggestion that Key/Visual Arts has tried to do just that)
|2007-02-18, 05:16
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Senior Member
Then again, the dubbing might turn out horrible and I wouldn't end up buying it because of that. (at least the dub version)
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- "These lipsticks are absolutely amazing! The colour payoff is really good and they are very rich and creamy colours that hydrate your lips. Can't go worng with these. The only thing is you might need to touch up on them after a few hours or after a meal; where as with MAC lipsticks I find you don't need to touch up as much. But these lipsticks are worth every single pennies. " in 819 reviews
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This is a color from Revlon's Super Lustrous Lipstick Line. It comes in their Mink Creme #671. It has a moisturizing shine to it. This lipstick does contain moisturizers that will seal in your color and seal in the moisture to keep your lips soft. This lipstick does contain Abyssinian Oil. This moisturizing lipstick also contains Vitamin E and Avocado Oil. It glides on real smooth and did not cake at all. The lipstick has a creamy texture to it and stays on for several hours after applying. This color was not very bright and blended in with my lips. It gave just amount of color you need to cover your lips and still give you a moisturizing effect. If you would want a darker color, then you may want to pick another shade. I like it because it covers and protects my lips and had no gritty texture to it. I normally do not wear lipstick, but this one I think I will continue to use.
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I have this lipstick in 2 colors - Black Cherry and Lilac Mist. I LOVE Black Cherry. The formula is smooth and creamy, has no smell, glides on my lips evenly without patches, and is at a great pigmentation with one coat. It also doesn't bleed. It does fade easily, but I never mind reapplying. I would for sure recommend this shade. Lilac Mist, though, is a bit different. It also glides on smoothly and is very creamy and doesn't bleed, but is a bit patchy and I find I need 3 or 4 coats to get that true lilac color. I probably wouldn't buy that shade again, but I love Black Cherry and the general formula. 5 stars for Black Cherry, 4 stars for Lilac Mist.
These lipsticks were my first lipsticks and I still buy them! They are amazing and the only negative thing for me is that they don't last that long and transfer easily. I guess you can always carry them around your purse to reapply every once in a while! The color was a bit streaky in this shade. The lipstick was not true to color. Instead of a soft pink, it ended up like a Nicki Minaj, Barbie, bubble gum pink. After putting it on my lips, the top of the bullet had that awful Barbie shade while the rest of the bullet looked like the soft pink I was after. Even after concealing my lip color, it actually ended up worse towards the bubblegum shade. I wasn't aware it was supposed to change colors, and I will have to return this product. Very disappointed.
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I love the color of the lipstick but theirs a problem... whenever I try to take it off is smudges all over the place and makes it even harder to take off and sometimes it even drains my lips/face! The formula is good! To take off the lipstick I suggest makeup remover wipes or a face wash remover to remove all the smudges! Other than the smudging its a great product!
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I've done a bit of work for Revlon, so I am a little biased, but regardless, I enjoy using these lipsticks every now and again. It is super easy to apply and leaves my lips soft and smooth. I've purchased several shades and usually they are perfect to the colors I've expected them to be. A few of the mauve tones I purchased appeared to be a bit lighter in color than the shade I was anticipating; however, they were still close enough that it didn't make much of a difference. I wish the lipstick would be a bit more longer lasting, but that's my only complaint. Can't beat the price and can be bought practically everywhere!
I never really look at the lipstick section at the drugstore since I already have so many at home. I'm so happy I decided to give it a glance when the store had a coupon for Revlon products. The packaging of this particular lipstick stood out so I grabbed it. When I saw how red the shade was, I put it in my basket. It is just sooo RED!!! Everything about this lipstick is beautiful. It goes on so smooth and the coverage is good.
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I would love for my girls to try it out there it looks amazing and it's not my first time I love the package there's completely nothing wrong with it ❤ Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless FoundationMaybelline Fit Me® Matte + Poreless PowderAnastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow PomadeRimmel London Natural BronzerMilani Baked BlushL.A. Girl Pro Setting SprayRevlon Super Lustrous Lipstick
Revlon Super Lustrous LipstickI got revlon matte lipstick in shade Really Red. It's a classic deep red that I think can work with almost every skin tone ( I have neutral yellow tone). It's matte but has a smooth texture, easily to apply, not too dry like some of the Mac lipstick. With the price, I think its a great buy if you would like to try red shade ( I bought this a second time already).
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Love this lipstick !! It gives me a complete look . And even just on regular days I love that they have so many colors to choose from . I'm not a big fan of the really red ones but they have so many to choose from nude to blush to peachy colors. This say on so well and I enjoy having it on 😁
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I am absolutely in love with this lipstick. Usually I buy one tube but I love this so much I buy more than one at a time. We all know what it's like to have one color that we love only to find it discontinued!! I use #477 Black Cherry. For my skin tone it's perfect. It darkens my lips but they aren't overly dramatic. I love how this lipstick feels. I can't stand the new matte lipsticks. I don't know how women wear those! I'll stick to super lustrous thank you!
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She's looking better with age
Written by Jacek
Kirsten Dunst is by no means old but when I look at these photos of her at the amFAR event last night and earlier in the day with James Franco on a local French television show, I'm thinking she's starting to lose the baby fat and mature a bit. The face is a bit longer and something's different about her teeth (I know… sensitive subject I'm sure). Did she have them worked on?
Anyway, I have always found her to be very hot at times, and very cold other times, leaving me undecided if I find her attractive most of the time. This time it's a definite nod to the hot side.
Once again I could be out of my fashion mind here, but I'm liking what she had going on at the event last night. It's the dark eye-liner and the hair, I think. For some strange reason it works, and it's not the easiest combination to pull off, is it? As for the dress, it's a bit busy up around the shoulders (did I just write that??) but overall it's getting the job done.
But back to the eyes. And the smile. Great smile in some of these shots. Once again the jury will be out on Kiki until her next appearance.
PS…I think Franco is a marginal actor too, gossips. Can you disagree with me after his absolute sh-t show on General Hospital? That was not art. That was just plain bad. I was forced to watch during Lainey's Franco obsession. It's no wonder his star fell in her eyes soon after that.
Written by Jacek
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Advertising BlurbsPrint advertisement - PC Player 09/1996:
Nicht für Kinder unter 18 Jahren geeignet: Verschluckbare Kleinteile
Contributed by Patrick Bregger (216892) on Apr 11, 2010.
Quake é um jogo em primeira pessoa que leva você a uma cruzada arrepiante e super emocionante para salvar o mundo antes que ele seja dominado por demônios.
Prepare-se para lutar contra monstros infernais como o Ogre, Vore e Schambler utilizando Lançadores de Projeteis, a feroz Arma de Raio, o abominável Lançador de Foguetes e os Lançadores de Granadas, para salvar a terra de criaturas terríveis.
Jogo de tiro em primeira pessoa, totalmente em 3D, com 4 mundos para explorar e possibilidade de jogá-lo em diversos níveis de dificuldade.
Esteja pronto para salvar o mundo por fases sombrias, contra monstros aterrorizantes em uma aventura de arrepiar!
Contributed by chirinea (44752) on Feb 22, 2010.
Warp through the slipgates and enter the world of Quake, the fastest, most intense 3D world yet created. From the creators of Doom comes a polygonal shredfest of epic proportions with untold horrors seeking your annihilation. A massive hit on PC, Quake rocks even harder on Sega Saturn.
Blisteringly fast and fluid 3D action
Amazing conversion of the PC original
Incredibly detailed lighting and architecture
8 death-dealing weapons, from trusty axe to mighty Thunderbolt
13 types of fully polygonal enemies, from grunts to shamblers
"Smooth framerate, fast speed, and light sourcing better than the stock PC version."
Saturn World
Contributed by JudgeDeadd (23786) on Jul 09, 2009.
From the creators of DOOM and DOOM II comes the most intense, technologically advanced 3-D experience ever captured on CD-ROM. Features free and fluid motion, ambient sound and lighting, and unmatched multi-player capabilities (play with up to 15 others via internet, modem, LAN or serial connection).
"Quake is the highest, baddest, bloodiest and most atmospheric 3-D action game ever conceived." — PC GAMER
"By far the most addictive mutiplayer action game ever." — PC MAGAZINE
"Quake looks like no other game and perfectly displays id's trademark fusion of nightmarish art and advanced technology." — WIRED
"The vanguard of a terrifying new level of immersive interactivity." — COMPUTER GAMING WORLD
"Quake overwhelms the senses." — USA TODAY
Full registered version.
Contributed by JudgeDeadd (23786) on Jul 09, 2009.
"Quake is the biggest, baddest, bloodiest and most atmospheric 3-D action game ever conceived." — PC GAMER
"The most important PC game ever."— PC ZONE
"Quake looks like no other game and perfectly displays id's trademark fusion of nightmarish art and advanced technology." — WIRED
"The vanguard of a terrifying new level of immersive interactivity."— COMPUTER GAMING WORLD
"The new, radically different graphics engine delivers mesmerizing 3-D effects." — TIME
From the creators of DOOM and DOOM II comes the most intense, technologically advanced 3-D experience ever captured on CD-ROM. Features free and fluid motion, ambient sound and lighting, and unmatched multi-player capabilities (play with up to 15 others via internet, modem, LAN or serial connection).
Contributed by JudgeDeadd (23786) on Jul 09, 2009.
- Exceeding even their own legendary high standards, id has created a unique masterwork of mesmeric brilliance; Quake.
- Amazing game play, gorgeous graphics, the greatest, slickest multi player scheme ever developed and amazing sound effects combine to provide the ultimate, indispensable gaming experience.
- Quake features an all-new state of the art 3D engine, id's first fully developed title since Doom II. Experience the Quake phenomenon at first hand; you will not be disappointed.
Amazing 3D action experience!
System Requirements: Power PC with at least 16MB RAM, color monitor and CD-ROM drive.
Contributed by Jeanne (76511) on Jun 25, 2008.
- Heart-pounding gameplay, spectacular graphics and brain-shattering sound effects - guaranteed to have players jumping out of their skins!
- Incorporates the ferocity of the single-player game with the ultimate bloodlust of the two-player splitscreen Deathmatch.
- A true 3D polygonal environment that includes the most horrific creatures to grace a console.
- Startling dynamic lighting, levels designed by the masters, and an arsenal of the most awesome weaponry to match.
Nail 'em to the wall!
Quake 64! An enhanced and action-packed version of the PC mega-hit NOW DEVELOPED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE NINTENDO 64!
Contributed by Joshua J. Slone (4672) on Jun 08, 2007.
Fans of first-person shooters will want to lock and load their nail guns and go beast hunting in this faithful port of id Software's monster PC hit.
Graphically, Quake for PC improved on the look of Doom -- another id creation -- by replacing sprites with 3-D monsters. Stir in fine use of shadows and seriously spooky sound effects and you have one of the moodiest paks yet for the N64.
Single-player mode propels you through 26 dark and twisting levels in search of nightmarish demons crossing over to our world via top-secret "Slipgates."
Starting with an ax and a single-barrel shotgun, you'll upgrade to grenade and rocket launchers, nail guns and, finally, the most powerful weapon of all: the energy-emitting Thunderbolt. You can build up your resistance by finding armor, Biosuits and Megahealth boxes. Extremely rare power-ups quadruple your attack strength, make you invincible or render you virtually invisible. Quake 64 also features four difficulty levels and customizable Controller settings.
Midway has retained most of the layouts from the PC version. Quake 64 conveys a great sense of 3-D environments, with monsters, passageways and items to be found both above and below. Fortunately, quick and responsive play control makes it easy to master swimming, jumping on the run and other survival skills. The two-player option gives players a taste of PC network death matches.
Baffling mazes, tons of secret areas and frighteningly realistic monsters peg Quake 64 as a contender to be reckoned with in the strong field of N64 first-person shooters.
Contributed by Evil Ryu (65828) on Aug 17, 2005.
Rage through 32 single player levels and 6 deathmatch levels of sheer terror and fully immersive sound and lighting. Arm yourself against the cannibalistic Ogre, fiendish Vore and indestructible Schambler using letal nails, fierce Thunderbolts and abominable Rocket and Grenade Launchers.
Contributed by Xoleras (66795) on Jun 15, 2004.
As our follow-up to the Commander Keen trilogy, Id Software is working on "The Fight for Justice": a completely new approach to fantasy gaming. You start not as a weakling with no food--you start as Quake, the strongest, most dangerous person on the continent. You start off with a Hammer of Thunderbolts, a Ring of Regeneration, and a trans-dimensional artifact. Here the fun begins. You fight for Justice, a secret organization devoted to vanquishing evil from the land! This is role-playing excitement.
And you don't chunk around the screen. "The Fight for Justice" contains fully animated scrolling backgrounds. All the people you meet have their own lives, personalities, and objectives. A 256-color VGA version will be available (smooth scrolling 256-color screens--fancy that)!
And the depth of play will be intense. No more "whack whack here's some gold." There will be interesting puzzles and decisions won't be "yes/no" but complex correlations of people and events.
"The Fight for Justice" will be the finest PC game yet.
Contributed by Sciere (520925) on May 29, 2004.
Quake is Everywhere!
Contributed by DaMaul (99) on May 08, 2001.
Exceeding even their own legendary high standardss, id have created a unique masterwork of mesmeric brilliance - Quake.
Amazing gameplay, gorgeous graphics, the greatest, slickest multiplayer scheme ever developed and amazing sound effects combine to provide the ultimate, indispensible gaming experience.
Quake features an all-new state of the art 3D engine, id's first fully developed title since DOOM II. Experience the Quake phenomenon at first hand - you will not be disappointed.
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During the run up to the war in Iraq a group of prominent leaders in economics openly questioned the Bush administration's policy in the middle east. Recognizing that they spoke more convincingly as a group rather than as individuals these scholars founded ECAAR to advocate for world peace and reductions in the world's arsenals.
Since then we've seen no reason to curtail our operations. If anything, voices urging peace and arms reduction are more urgently needed now, and so our work continues. Today ECAAR provides research into how arms reduction impacts the global economy. Fearing the instability stemming from continued hostilities in the middle east, ECAAR projects continued economic hardship in the United States as a result.
ECAAR Reverts Back to EPR But Maintains Mission
ECAAR, properly known as Economists Allied for Arms Reduction, has gone with this name for a few years. However, they originally started as EPS, Economists for Peace and Security. The mission for the group remains the exact same which is to help secure peace and security for nations around the world. As the ECAAR name suggests, however, the way this group of prominent leading economists propose to reach that goal of security and peace is through the reduction of arms, which includes police and military.
For some time, the use of arms to solve international problems has been steadily increasing. EPS was formed when the Bush administration began working toward the war in Iraq. Several prominent economists spoke out about the reduction of arms and questioned the policy that drove the US to war. Rather than remain independent voices, the economists formed EPS to provide people with research on how arms reduction ultimately affects the global economy. Everything from steel buildings to stock trading can actually be positively affected by the reduction.
Although it seems a stretch to put a steel building manufacturer and arms reduction in the same category, it remains a fact that everything creates a reaction. Something as big as the reduction of arms will then have a positive effect on economies across the globe. Through research guided by the economists of EPS, and through the dissemination of that research, the group hopes to promote their mission of peace.
ECAAR Ideas to Change the World
Long ago, the arms race took off like a global new business in which every nation took part or at least attempted to. War, something that was at one time seen as a necessary evil to solve issues difficult to resolve using other tactics, has in the last couple of decades become the norm around the world. What's worse is that the use of arms in war rather than a number of other policies or tactics that could help make change has increased. When the Bush administration chose to go to war in Iraq, prominent economic leaders began to speak up. Noticing that the voices were stronger as one rather than as individuals, ECAAR was created.
The goal of ECAAR is to reduce the world's arsenal and to promote global peace. The increase in use of arms throughout the world has led to numerous deadly and unneeded operations. In addition to speaking in venues across the world, creating documents backed by research, and using reason rather than violence, an organization like ECAAR needs an Internet marketing company. The fact is that the Internet is fast becoming the source of information for millions. With an Internet marketing company, the ECAAR website and its affiliates can ensure reaching a far bigger audience.
Expanding its reach would mean the message being touted by prominent economists at ECAAR could be heard or read by more people and hopefully make a change in policies that affect everyone.
Learn more about ECAAR's objectives and keep yourself informed with these helpful articles & resources.
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As of 2007, ECAAR changed its name to Economists for Peace and Security, EPS. Since we reverted to our original name. But our mission remains unchanged: to promote and disseminate research on global security issues. We propose arms reduction as a way of attaining world peace and security.


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Masters of Horror: The Screwfly Solution (US - DVD R1)
Gabe swears the girl was dead when he found her. He had nothing to do with it...
An unexplained outbreak of isolated homicides—1,100 women slaughtered in one city alone—is multiplying. Around the world, normal male sexual urges have suddenly mutated into violent rage. Now a pair of scientists (Jason Priestley and Elliott Gould) are locked in a desperate race against time to figure out how—and why—the war between the sexes turned murderous. Is a mysterious virus making every red-blooded man a potential lady-killer? Could the extermination of all women lead to the extinction of the human race?
Joe Dante kicked all kinds of ass with his first Masters of Horror short Homecoming, a venomous satirical attack on the war in Iraq. It was easily the man's best film in decades. For his second Masters of Horror release Dante has re-teaming with scriptwriter Sam Hamm and tackling another hot button, sociological problem—spousal abuse. The question is, was Dante's success due to his high concept script and dependable crew of standard actors, or did Dante find his inspiration once again.
Hamm comes to this show with his A-game blazing, the script is a keeper. The concept alone is enough to build a nightmare on, and like many of the better scripts in the Masters of Horror repertoire it might have been better as a feature length film rather than an hour-long television episode. It's not Hamm's story, but he seems to adapt it very well (I'm guessing here, I never read James Tiptree Jr.'s original story), and there is a genuine sense of dread and apocalypse in the story. I only wish there hadn't been a final explanation for the plague. I prefer the George Romero school of mysterious apocalypse.
Dante, on the other hand, is a mixed bag. Sometimes he's really on, and the shifting gears of the film's first and second halves are deftly handled. Other times he falls back on lazy camera work, and his actor direction seems stilted. Dante's style has always been very deliberate and purposefully old fashion, but here he isn't able to fall back on the easy chair of comedy, and seems uncomfortable with the hard horror elements (he admits as such in the special features). He handles these elements well, but the stuff around them becomes awkward, and this is very evident in the film's performances. The actors here are not pushovers, but some of their performances are entirely unnatural. This clears up when the horror kicks in, but echoed in my mind the entire runtime.
Screwfly Solution is the most ambitious episode of Masters of Horror yet, and it's occasional failure is actually pretty forgivable. The point of Masters of Horror was to make movies, not TV shows, and too many episodes don't aim for the fences. Both of Dante's episodes have been epic in scope and deep in allegory, and I have nothing but respect for ambitious failures, especially when they're only an hour long.
All these Masters of Horror releases are more or less the same as far as A/V goes, but I'll repeat myself and praise season two's overall quality, especially above season one. Screwfly Solution probably looks the best of any release yet. This might be because this is the first episode of the series shot in HD (I thought the whole series was HD, silly me). The image is slightly soft overall, but this is most likely attributed to the lighting choices made by Dante and the DP. Noise is almost non-existent, and though softened overall, details are impressive. Colours appear accurate, though black levels are slightly greyer than I might have liked. Top to bottom, not bad at all.
Again, the audio here isn't all that impressive, but works well with the low budget material. Everything is mixed in 5.1 Dolby Digital, and though this is mostly a standard television sounding production, occasionally there is a neat sound effect (like a helicopter). Dialogue is clear, and even the more messy scenes are discernable. I was going to complain about the lip-sync a few times, but the commentary track seemed to suggest it was a looping issue. I wasn't very impressed with the music on this episode, it was a little too typical of the material, but it sounded very rich.
Dante and writer Sam Hamm's commentary track is a good one. They bounce off each other, assess their weaknesses, give us a behind the scenes listen into the Masters of Horror production, and most importantly (probably due to the presence of Hamm) talk about the adaptation. The feature itself doesn't quite make me want to read the original story, but the talk of what was left out and changed makes me very interested. There isn't a lot of silence on the track, and I enjoyed watching it from beginning to end.
Our featurettes are entertaining enough, but pretty fluffy overall. The career retrospectives on the season one discs were just so good it's hard not to be a bit disappointed. 'The Cinematic Solution' is a grouping of behind the scenes and interview footage, and it offers little insight to the process. The brief interview with series producer Mick Garris is pretty funny; it appears the crew caught him on his way out of the bathroom or something. 'The Exterminators' effects 'how-too' is a huge spoiler to the film's finale, so I don't really want to talk about it. I do have to say that this is the first time I've been at all impressed with the series' digital effects though.
The rest of the disc is made up of the Masters of Horror usuals—sills, trailers, and a DVD-ROM screenplay. The trailer for Black Cat fills me with hope for a decent episode out of Stuart Gordon, who botched Dreams in the Witch-House pretty thoroughly.
The Screwfly Solution could've been great, and it could've made an interesting feature length film. With the appropriate budget we could have a truly dark, apocalyptic horror story on our hands. Dante, Hamm, and the actors all do their best, but it comes out feeling a little to 'made for television'. Fans of the themes presented in last year's best film Children of Men, and the best comic still in print Y: The Last Man will find something to love here, but overall it's just a missed opportunity. So close. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to hunt down the original story.
Review by Gabriel Powers
"Best comic still in print?"
I respectfully disagree; I'd put Planetary, Testament, Newuniversal and Justice Society of America ahead of Y.
I respectfully disagree; I'd put Planetary, Testament, Newuniversal and Justice Society of America ahead of Y.
acrophobe Member Join Date: February 2006 Location: United States Posts: 188
oh my sweet baby suckling Christ.
f**k this s**t!
release Brad Anderson's episode you assholes.
f**k this s**t!
release Brad Anderson's episode you assholes.
Simon Abrams wrote: "Best comic still in print?"
I respectfully disagree; I'd put Planetary, Testament, Newuniversal and Justice Society of America ahead of Y.
Aha, but I haven't read those, so I can claim ignorance. Ha ha.
I respectfully disagree; I'd put Planetary, Testament, Newuniversal and Justice Society of America ahead of Y.
Aha, but I haven't read those, so I can claim ignorance. Ha ha.
bucspy1 Member Join Date: December 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 11
Black Cat is by far the best of the series this season, so you're in for a treat. Anderson's would definitely come in #2. I'd put Screwfly at #4 or 5 behind Pelts and maybe Family.
takashistorm Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: United States Posts: 191
Y is most definately the best comic in print, Gabe was NOT wrong on that point. Until Y, it was Preacher.
I found the short story here, but it will spoil the episode for you if you read it first.
Chris Johnson Member Join Date: October 2005 Location: United States Posts: 1,465
This couldn't be as bad as Dante's "Looney Tunes: Back In Action" movie was. Dear God that was lousy!
So is "Imprint" worth watching?
It's not great, but it's pretty good, and more lofty than the other entrys.
Lofty in the sense that it was supposedly made to parody "Memoirs of a Geisha?"
Wow. Loftee indeed.
Wow. Loftee indeed.
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Disc Details
Release Date: 12th June 2006
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: NTSC
Aspect: 1.78:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 English, Dolby Digital 2.0 English
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Extras: Director/Writer Commentary, The Cinematic Solution, The Exterminators, Trailers, DVDROM Screenplay, Photo Gallery
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Joe Dante
Cast: Elliott Gould, Jason Priestley, Kerry Norton
Genre: Horror
Length: 58 minutes
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