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The big question at my last show was "do you have an etsy shop?" to which I sheepishly replied "Yes. A very, very, very neglected one".
I thought I would rectify the situation. While I do love (and prefer) selling in person and getting to meet those who adopt my critters, I know there are those of you who can't come out to Toronto every time I have a show. This sale is for you.
It's the Lucky 13 sale. Why the name? Two reasons:
First, the shop will go back into vacation mode on October 13th, 2012 and I'll be taking leftover items to sell at my next show, the Bazaar of the Bizarre. So that's the 13 part.
The lucky part is that, as part of my penance for being such a bad online shop keeper, I'm offering an olive branch to the faithful who come to the blog and follow me online.
I was sorting through my stock and found 6 of my sculpted Undead Head necklaces. I'd made dozens upon dozens of these in 2010. I do not have any intention of making anymore (some people are suited to making jewelry. I am not).
SO the first 6 people who buy an item from the shop and mention "ZOMBIE!" (during checkout, but if you forget just email me with the word and your name) will find a surprise undead gift in their package as a token of my appreciation.
I made this figure in July sometime. He popped up in the middle of my monster madness, an anomaly with no name and no story.
I'm not even sure if he's finished (a hat? more baubles?), but here he is for now.
I've had the owl sculpted for more than a year, waiting for a proper owner. It's actually the owl I fell in love with originally (and why this piece is staying in my personal collection).
Even now, I struggle to know his story. Which is strange.
Sullivan tends to the smaller animals in the forest.
Each day, with the help of Screecher, he scouts the woods for injured beasts in need of help. He tends their wounds, feeds the starving, frees the captured, and returns wandering babes to the safety of their nest, crook, or cave.
This figure is approximately 10 inches tall.
More images below.
It's interesting being presented with a creation that has absolutely no ties to Halloween or previous styles. And I use the word "presented" because the majority of sculptures reveal themselves as I work rather than being born from an idea or vision.
I've also noticed a pattern of pieces who I imagine come from the same world or town apart from the other figures. A grander story waiting to be told. When it's more clear, I'll let you know the tale they are trying to tell me.
Folks who have been hanging around this site long enough may have noticed - especially over the last year - that my creations are changing. Some slightly (like the Minions), and some...well...some seem to come out of nowhere.
I've started an album for these square pegs titled "The Others".
The Creature in the Corner is one of those figures. Standing at approximately 16 inches tall (longer if you followed the curve of his spine), he towers over all my other figures.
Normally a story follows (or accompanies) a piece's creation. I had this figure on the table at the show without a name or story. It came to me on the last day. Short on details for such a tall character, but enough to let me have a basic understanding of who...or at least what...it is.
Leaning out of shadows, the Creature in the Corner is usually overlooked.
It does not speak.
It does not walk from place to place.
It simply appears, bending its long body to peer over or around objects.
Even if someone catches a glimpse of it, by the time they walk to where it was, it has faded away.
More pictures below.
And more pictures to come of ANOTHER creature who came out of nowhere. I think I may have officially watched Labyrinth and Dark Crystal too many times (if that's possible). Of course, there are worse things in life than making something that reminds you in a distant way of the genius of Brian Froud. Look for that soon.
I'm finding more and more each year that I spend most (if not all) my shopping time (and money) in Artist Alley at FanExpo. A lot of people have echoed this statement. If you're looking for Bazinga t-shirts and Doctor Who figures, the retail section is for you. But really, despite Artist Alley being shuffled around and organized like an afterthought, it's the place to go to find unique and cool items (just be prepared to wade through the mishmash of genres and levels of professionalism).
This year I picked up a They Live print from Andrew Barr who always has a table nearby with Leigh Young. It was this print that I took to have John Carpenter sign. It's the first time I paid for an autograph in all the years I've attended the convention. Max Brooks, Guillermo Del Toro, House of Frightenstein folks: all free and lovely to chat with in years past. Mr. Carpenter was...there to sign autographs. Period. And that pretty much sums up our meeting. Though he did manage an initial smile when he shook my hand, and then was curious who the illustrator was for the image (luckily Andrew was behind me in line so I could point him out). But that was it. Yeah, yeah, we all love Jack Burton. Thanks for the $40, now step aside and quit with the small talk.
I have finally gotten a chance to add all of the new minions (well, all the minions that have been photographed) to the Art Ghoullery section with their stories.
It was a weird convention experience for me this year. They changed the layout - again - so much that I had people saying they had the hardest time finding Artist Alley (never mind my actual table). And since our creepy coven of artists were hidden in the far back corner, people who like horror (or Halloweenish things) usually turned down the main aisle before getting near us (since there was a sea of anime items close by that gave the impression that's all there was).
Some didn't find us until the last day.
Others just could not find us at all.
Gorza is a Hellion. A worker bee from the firey depths, if you will.
But one that has left the hive.
It could be the urge to travel and cause mischief across the lands!
It could be to find a small village and make the peasant folks his slaves to do his bidding!
It could also be that Gorza wants to flatten mountains and burn forests with his fiery breath!
But it turns out, the truth is...you can't get a decent cup of coffee in hell. Brains, sure. You can have brains raw, pureed or cooked 101 different ways.
But a good cup of coffee? No. Too smoky. Over-roasted. No cold spring water to brew with.
Even Hellions need to take a break now and then to read the local paper with a white mug of dark deliciousness.
It makes them more productive.
This figure is approximately 9.5 inches tall.
They've gone by many names in many stories around the world.
Soul Eaters.
Call them what you like, but Soul Eaters are all the same.
Preying on the feeble, the depressed, or the anxious and insecure. Slowly chewing away at their essence.
Not killing them, but not really leaving them alive either.
Hollow bodies, emptied of their passions, interests and motivations.
Living corpses.
Sometimes death is better.
This figure is approximately 7.5 inches tall.
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When strangers see Rosa shuffling around her garden, collecting leaves and petals from odd or exotic plants that grow wildly in the fenced area, they often joke that the "old gypsy lady is casting a curse on someone again".
Rosa's hearing isn't what it used to be, but if she heard them she might correct them (in charming, grandmotherly broken English). At least about the gypsy part. As far as she remembers, there were no gypsies in her ancestral line.But then again, who knows? Her varied European family tree may have a branch dipped in a nomad clan somewhere.
As for the curse part....you can't cast a curse.
More like you brew one. Simmer one slowly. Lovingly add a wide variety of ingredients, carefully balancing the mixture.
"You no justa...wiggle your fingers and a POOFY it's finito."
The more care used, the more powerful the mixture. You can't rush a good curse. You cultivate it, care for it, and then send it into the world.
This figure is 7.5 inches tall.
It's been a month since I last posted. Why? Because I've been creating an army of creatures for FanExpo which takes place this weekend starting tomorrow in Toronto.
I'll be in the Artist Alley section (you can see the map marked with my location in far left corner - not too far from the Tim Burton Frankenweenie exhibit) at table A45.
I have taken loads of pictures for all the new creations waiting for their big premiere but haven't had two seconds free to post them. August has been a runaway train.
To remedy this, I decided to snap a couple of quick pictures for all of you to take a sneak peek (more below) and see what the table will look like this year, and who is on offer.
I always do a trial run for the table before a big show. This year, there are so many critters I barely have room for them all: Plague Doctors, Little Minions, Dark Dwellers, Carnivorous Plants, mini pumpkins and more.
So come visit me sometime over the next four days!
Archie likes small talk.
He'll toss a casual salutation to anyone that passes him by.
"How are you?"
"Nice day, ain't it?"
"Don't miss the Fall Festival. I hear Piltch's pumpkins are even better than last year."
"Hey kiddo, your Ma was looking for you!"
By the time he arrives at the General Store (his place of employment for many a year), Archie will have spoken to at least a dozen people.
Archie sweeps the floors, stocks the shelves, fixes what's broken, and goes down to the market to haggle with Kurcha for the odd item when inventory is low.
It's good work and he likes it. Keeps him busy, keeps him social, and most importantly, keeps him happy.
This figure is approximately 6 inches tall.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top Democrat on the Senate's tax committee on Tuesday veered slightly from President Barack Obama's call for quick tax code fixes to avert looming budget cuts, reflecting a split among Democrats on the scope of a possible tax code overhaul.
If Congress cannot strike a deal to avert $85 billion in broad federal spending cuts set for March 1, as appears likely, it should at least pursue a short-term fix that includes closing "special interest" tax loopholes, Obama said on Tuesday.
"There is no reason that the jobs of thousands of Americans who work in national security or education or clean energy ... be put in jeopardy just because folks in Washington couldn't come together to eliminate a few special interest tax loopholes," Obama said in White House remarks, adding that targeted spending cuts should also be part of the solution.
The March 1 deadline is part of an ongoing saga of partisan warfare over taxes and spending on Capitol Hill, with Democrats arguing for a mix of revenue and spending cuts, and Republicans pushing for spending austerity alone.
Democrats control the White House and Senate, while Republicans control the House of Representatives, so compromise will be required for any major tax code overhaul.
Democrats are divided about how to tackle the bipartisan goal of revamping the entire tax code, which has not been overhauled since 1986.
Tax writers, including Democratic Senator Max Baucus of Montana, have been laying the groundwork for a tax code revamp. He may release an options paper or discussion draft as early as next month. A moderate who is up for re-election in 2014, Baucus put out a carefully worded statement after Obama's latest comments.
"When it comes to tax reform, we must avoid the urge for the quick fix," Baucus said. "We are not going to have multiple bites at this apple. I want to ensure that when we do tax reform, we do it right."
The comments by Baucus reflected a split in the party about whether or not they should pursue a tax revamp to raise revenue for deficit reduction.
Baucus is "wary of efforts to pick off small pieces in the tax code for short-term fixes," said Jim Kessler, a vice president for policy at the think tank Third Way and former Democratic congressional staffer.
Baucus has been working with Michigan Republican Dave Camp, chairman of the House of Representatives' tax panel. The two have held several joint hearings on the issue.
Other Democrats, including New York Senator Chuck Schumer, have been pushing the idea of bigger tax changes to raise revenue and highlight the differences between the parties on taxing the wealthy.
"So Baucus' view is not shared throughout the Democratic Party," Kessler said.
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, an Independent who caucuses with Democrats, on Thursday plans to introduce legislation to raise $590 billion over a decade by closing tax sheltering techniques used by big companies.
That effort has virtually no chance of moving on its own, outside of a full-scale revamp.
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Among the small army of campaign operatives, consultants and policy advocates that has attached itself to the fate of leading mayoral candidate Ed Murray, nearly all of them share a trait that Mayor Mike McGinn's campaign considers more than a coincidence: They once worked for the man McGinn vanquished four years ago, Greg Nickels.
Murray's closest advisers, including prominent Democratic strategists Christian Sinderman and Sandeep Kaushik have aligned themselves with Nickels (and cashed his checks) for much of his political career. Sinderman, who Nickels engaged to coordinate his ill-fated campaign for Secretary of State last year, will be overseeing campaign mailings and messaging for Murray. In 2010, Sinderman helped as a paid consultant to win Murray a second term in the state senate.
Kaushik, the ex-mayor's press secretary in the 2009 campaign, is a partner in Soundview Strategies, which has to date been paid $6,000 by Murray for political consulting services. Kaushik is the spokesman for the Murray campaign.
The linkage is extensive between the mayoral wannabe and Nickels, the man who lost his bid for a third term to Mike McGinn and left office as a most unpopular figure.
Murray's pollster, EMC Research – which conducted a large voter survey in mid-May, to the tune of $30,000, was Nickels' pollster in 2009.
New Partners Consulting, which performed opposition research for Nickels in 2009 and helped, too, with crisis communications in the aftermath of the December 2008 snowstorm, which crippled the city (and, to a large degree, Nickels), is also in the Murray camp. The firm has so far been paid $9,790, according to campaign disclosure reports.
Meanwhile Nickels' former deputy Tim Ceis, who earned the nickname "The Shark" during his tenure as the ex-mayors' enforcer because of his hardball tactics, is, as he put it, "Just trying to raise a little money for Ed."
Mayor McGinn's campaign manager John Wyble, maintains this is all about payback by Nickels' loyalists who found themselves on the outs after McGinn ousted Nickels.
"I think some of these people weren't ready to leave. They liked running the city and they want to do it again," says Wyble.
Counters Ceis, "I think these people are more motivated by their business interests. John shouldn't be personalizing the campaign this way."
Meanwhile, the independent political committee, People for Ed Murray, which was created earlier this month to raise campaign funds for Murray's behalf while he's tied up in Olympia and barred from augmenting his war chest, is being chaired by Nickels' loyalists, many of whom believe Murray has the best chance of any in the field to defeat McGinn.
One of them is former Mayor Charley Royer, a longtime Nickels supporter who served on at least one occasion as a campaign surrogate to the ex-mayor in 2009, the year he Nickels finished third in the bruising August 28 primary behind McGinn and Joe Mallohan. (Royer's son, Jordan, once worked as a Nickels staffer.)
Two other co-chairs of People for Ed Murray, environmental philanthropist Martha Kongsgaard and Aaron Ostrom executive director of FUSE, also have close ties to Nickels.
Ceis, a political consultant with Ceis Bayne East Strategic, is an integral part of the People for Ed Murray group, while Lisa MacClean, is expected to lend a hand as well. MacClean is a principal at Moxie Media, a political consulting firm that agreed to pay the state $290,000 in fines and legal fees for a campaign scheme – shuffling money among shell committees – that helped derail then-state senator Jean Berkey, D-Everett, during the 2010 primary.
MacClean, who could not be reached for comment, worked in all three of Nickels' mayoral campaigns.
"Politics is a business. People go where the work is," notes Democratic political consultant Dean Nielsen, who created the independent campaign committee.
The committee is permitted to raise unlimited amounts of money on Murray's behalf , funds that can be used for TV ads, mailings and brochures. Says Neilsen, a Mallohan supporter in 2009, "I've never thought of this as a Greg Nickels thing. I've moved on with my life."
Later, in an e-mail, Nielsen went on, "I really find the assertion that this is some kind of Nickels thing is kind of bizarre. I just beat Nickels in the Secretary of State race with Kathleen Drew … I was with [Paul] Schell in 2001 and didn't support anyone in the 2009 primary. I personally haven't spoken to Greg in at least 5 years maybe longer." Kaushik stressed that everyone concerned is clear that no coordination is allowed between the campaign and the independent committee.
Beyond the newly created committee, the Murray-Nickels connections also extends to a group of former City of Seattle department heads and senior managers,. Many of them were once a part of Nickels' administration who previously supported Tim Burgess, who abandoned the race last month.
A recent open letter e-mailed to other Burgess supporters announcing that they're endorsing Murray for mayor include Patricia McInturff, former Seattle Director of Human Services; Adrienne Quinn, former Seattle Director of Housing; and Ken Bounds, former Seattle Superintendent of Parks. All of them lost their jobs when McGinn took over.
McInturff and Quinn attended the 34th District Democratic organization meeting last week, where Murray won a sole endorsement over McGinn by better than a two-to-one margin.
There is no love lost between Murray and McGinn. Recall that Murray seriously considered mounting a write-in campaign after Nickels lost the primary in 2009. Earlier this month, Murray told Seattle Weekly that if McGinn survives the August 6 primary – which the bird-watching hobbyist fully believes McGinn will – "I think this is going to be the ugliest campaign Seattle has ever seen."
To which John Wyble responded on his blog, "Ed, you would be better served to keep your sleazy attack dogs on a leash, get your campaign out of the gutter and join the rest of us in a rigorous debate about the future of this city.
"We can all waste our time taking potshots at each other. But, I think the voters would appreciate if Ed Murray told his consultants to pull their heads out of the gutter and focus on why Ed should be the next Mayor."


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The Love Story hitmaker has teamed up with the beverage giant for a series of promotional duties, which will include print ads, commercials and events centered around her upcoming Red tour, which kicks off in Nebraska on 13 March (13).
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News that the California assembly is considering a law that could recognize more than two parents for a child is already causing a bit of a dust-up on the "what makes a family front," with Rod Dreher of the American Conservative [1] already out of the gate: "This is an attempt to accommodate the radical irregularities in modern childbearing practices (surrogacy, etc.). What would this law teach us? That there is no such thing as the natural family — that family is whatever we say it is."
A closer reading, at least of the Sacramento Bee story [2] Dreher and I both read, might suggest a little less dramatic reaction. Quoted from the Bee are three situations in which the new law (versions of which already exist in Maine, Delaware, and Pennsylania) might apply:
• A family in which a man began dating a woman while she was pregnant, then raised that child with her for seven years. The youth also had a parental relationship with the biological father.
• A same-sex couple who asked a close male friend to help them conceive, then decided that all three would raise the child.
• A divorce in which a woman and her second husband were the legal parents of a child, but the biological father maintained close ties as well.
Considered in light of these situations, the last of which I imagine could be quite common, one begins to see the purpose of the law, which simply put is to protect the interests of the child. (The law was meant to remedy the situation of a child who ended up in foster care because the state would not recognize the child's biological father when the child's mothers, a same-sex couple, were unable to care for him.)
Dreher worries that such a law would diminish the church's ability to "teach" what a natural family is; I on the other hand agree with Thomas Aquinas in arguing that the primary purpose of the law is ensuring justice--in this case, protecting the child.
That's why it makes sense to allow people to create legal families that don't fit Dreher's "natural" two-parent form: Many children don't live with their once-and-still-married biological parents. Should they not have the protection of the family law just because their family doesn't meet a certain ideal? That doesn't sound just to me.


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Dr. Morgan Bagley
Teaching Area(s): Athletic Training
Title: Director of Athletic Training Education and Assistant Professor of Human Performance and Sport Business
Courses Taught: Athletic Training, First Year Seminar, Medical Terminology
After graduating Mount Union, I worked as an athletic trainer at Kent State University for two years. I then took a job as an athletic trainer and instructor at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC for four years before returning to Mount Union.
Teaching Style
I try to use a well-rounded approach when teaching. I understand that some learn by doing, some by seeing and some by hearing, so I attempt to do all three in everything that I teach. I use many of the aspects of cooperative learning as well. I believe that working in small groups encourages students to work independently and with each other.
Working at Mount Union
In the classroom I appreciate that students learn differently and my favorite is to see that 'ah ha' moment when a student understands and learns something new. I enjoy that no two days are the same and that every day presents new challenges. I also enjoy working with and being part of a team.
Actual Experience
Our athletic training program provides real-life experience for our students. From the start of their journey in the program, students work with a certified athletic trainer and many athletic teams to help continue their education from the classroom to the field.
Student Preparation
We prepare our students to continue to learn, grow and serve with a well-rounded liberal arts education. I left Mount Union as an undergrad and was able to work at the Division I level because of the diverse background attained here. I often tell my students, "The day you stop learning is the day you should prepare to fail."
Research Interests
Caffeine, cognitive function, aerobic performance, anaerobic performance, environmental factors on performance, post-concussion syndrome
Ph.D., Exercise Physiology, Kent State University B.S., Athletic Training, Mount Union College
M.A., Exercise Physiology, Kent State University
I left Mount Union as an undergrad and was able to work at the Division I level because of the diverse background attained here. I often tell my students, "The day you stop learning is the day you should prepare to fail."
- Surprising Fact about Yourself
- I have taped the ankles of nine professional football players and presented at the 6th Annual International Conference on Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences in Athens, Greece.
- Words from a Student
- The most surprising thing I've learned from a student is to take five minutes for myself each day. In fact, he gave me a framed sign that hangs in my office to remind me each day.
- Favorite Quote or Motto
- "To succeed and have a happy life, you need common sense, a commitment to hard work and the courage to go your own way. Interest is not enough –you must be passionate about what you do. Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. " ~Robert Mondavi
- If You Weren't a Professor and Certified Athletic Trainer
- I'd be involved in medicine.
- Places to Visit or Things to Do
- Australia and Ireland
- Favorite Movie
- Field of Dreams
- Favorite Book
- Anything written by Nicholas Sparks because he writes about the beaches in North Carolina, which is where I used to live!
- Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling, photography and cooking
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Doyle V. Snider, 85
Doyle V. Snider, 85, of Lima died 12:15 p. m., Friday, April 27 at his residence.
He was born Jan. 19, 1927 in Unio-polis to Oscar and Nellie Butler Snider, who preceded him in death. He married Frances 'Frankie' Polick March 13, 1948 and she preceded him in death Dec. 26, 1993. He married Betty Kohli Sept. 16, 1995 and she survives in Lima.
Mr. Snider had been a brick layer and masonry contractor and worked with Burden Construction. He had served in the U. S. Army during WW II and was a life member of V. F. W. Post 1275. He also belonged to the Lima Moose, Eagles and American Legion.
Survivors include three sons, Dick D. (Linda) Snider, of Sidney, Larry (Cathy) Snider and Bradley (Carol Zapp) Snider, both of Lima, a daughter Jean Ann Adams, of Jackson, three step-children, Debra (Ralph) Basham, of Lima, Karleen (David) Buchanan, of Findlay, and Gary (Linda) Kohli, of New Jersey; nine grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, 20 step-great-grandchildren and one great-great-step-grandson; four brothers, Bud Snider, of Wapakoneta, Barry Snider, of Beaverdam, and Danny (Mary) Snider, of Wapakoneta, and Jerry (Pat) Snider, of Toledo, three sisters, Mary Metz, Peggy Satterfield, both of Wapakoneta, and Helen Spyker of Texas.
He was preceded in death by a son Timmy Snider, grandchildren Shawn Snider and Nickcole Snider, a son-in-law Joseph Adams and a brother Dutch Snider.
Funeral services will begin 10:30 a. m. Monday April 30 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery near Uniopolis with Military rites by V. F. W. Post 8445.
The family will receive friends 2- 8 p. m., Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Rita's Hospice and condolences may be shared at BayliffandSon.com


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St. Martin of Tours celebrates the Class of 2011
St. Martin of Tours celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2011 with a commencement Mass celebrated by Fr. Rich Stelter. The graduates academic achievements were honored in an awards ceremony.
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A former first-round choice of the Los Angeles Angels, left-hander Sean Newcomb never has thrown a pitch above Class AA.
He is 23 years old, looks younger, and his professional career still retains much of its new-car smell. Imagine the Atlanta Braves prospect's good fortune when he was assigned a clubhouse stall between two pitchers whose odometers have turned over a time or two, their engines humming along.
"I try to sit back and observe mostly,'' Newcomb said. "I kind of just wait for them to talk to me.''
Right-handers Bartolo Colón and R.A. Dickey, two of baseball's wise men, are long on insight. They prepare for each day of spring training at Disney...


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Despite an unlikely setting and a moderately intriguing premise, Chernobyl Diaries proves to be a generic horror flick where young tourists are systematically victimized in unoriginal and not terribly scary ways.
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Chernobyl Diaries is afflicted with a fatal flaw that damages many horror films: after a better-than-average setup and a promising first half, everything falls apart.
The novelty of the setting ultimately proves highly effective. Shot mainly in Eastern European locations that effectively stand in for Prypiat, which is now actually a tourist site, the film is highly convincing in its verisimilitude.
If nowhere near as scary as the original Paranormal, the result is superior to many of the low-budget terror flicks that have arrived since (yes, The Devil Inside, we're talking about you) and benefits hugely from Dimitri Diatchenko's performance as moviedom's Worst. Tour. Guide. Ever.
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Radioactive mutants attack in waste-of-time horror movie.
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Parents need to know that Chernobyl Diaries is a horror movie about young people who decide to tour the abandoned towns near the infamous nuclear power plant. Some of the violence, including attacks by wolves and radioactive mutants, is more suggested than shown, but the movie still has plenty of blood, gore, and dead bodies. A gun is also fired many times. Language is strong, with frequent uses of "f--k" and "s--t" throughout. There's some sexual innuendo and kissing in the beginning, as well as some drinking (and hangovers). Chernobyl Diaries comes from the creator of Paranormal Activity, but it isn't anywhere near as creative as that film or its sequels.
Messages: Aside from warning viewers not to enter an abandoned area contaminated by nuclear fallout, the movie has very little to say.
Role models: Characters argue and make poor decisions while failing to work together. Characters occasionally try to act heroically, but often these aren't the right decisions.
Violence: Dead bodies, both humans and animals, are shown. A character has a gory leg wound with a bone sticking out. Guns are fired, and one character is shot. Wolves and radioactive mutants attack. Characters get radiation burns on their skin.
Sex: Some sexual innuendo during the movie's first 20 minutes. Characters kiss, and one man plans to propose to his girlfriend.
Language: "F--k" and "s--t" are used frequently throughout. Other language includes "p---y," "ass," "hell," "Jesus" (as an exclamation), etc.
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Season 2 Premier Feb 4 2011
Hopefully by now you have seen previews for the NBC production of Who Do You Think You Are? This season will feature eight celebrities beginning with Vanessa Williams on Feb. 4, 2011. Other celebrities this season are Tim McGraw, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rosie O'Donnell, Steve Buscemi, Kim Cattrall, Lionel Richie, and Ashley Judd.
a3Genealogy is pleased to have had the opportunity of researching for both the Tim McGraw and Ashley Judd episodes. As a guest genealogist, I will be appearing in the second episode, Feb 11, with Tim McGraw.
If you miss the shows, be sure to visit the Who Do You Think You Are? website for viewing of full episodes, starting with Season 1.
Kathleen Brandt
a3Genealogy - Accurate, Accessible Answers - specializes in military, naturalization records, Native American and African American ancestry. The a3Gen blog is penned by Kathleen Brandt, an international genealogy consultant, speaker and writer. a3Gen clients span from Europe, Asia and Africa to the Americas.
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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
The world's most beloved alien celebrates his 35th anniversary with a special 4K Ultra HD release. "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial - 35th Anniversary Limited Edition" arrives on Home Video in the ultimate 4K Ultra Blu-ray + Digital HD combo pack. The 1982 Steven Spielberg classic looks even more wondrous on 4K amplifying the beauty of Allen Daviau's cinematography, the glorious special effects (for the day), and the pitch-perfect performances of Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, and Dee Wallace. The sounds, too has been remastered in 7.1 adding multiple layers and a special attention to John William's spectacular and timeless score. There isn't a household that shouldn't have this in their collections, however if you don't have 4K capability, then this set probably won't add much to the last Blu-ray set released a few years back. But if you might go down that road in the future, this isn't a bad set to have and it not only includes the Blu-ray and Digital copies, but a remastered version of the original John William's soundtrack.
Special Features are extensive, but most are from earlier editions. This includes, "The E.T. Journals" that looks at the day to day filming of the classic. "Steven Spielberg & E.T." where a contemporary Spielberg looks back at what influenced him to make the film. "The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams" in which the prolific composer is profiled regarding his long-standing relationship with Spielberg. "Designs, Photographs, and Marketing" looks at production design and marketing details for the film. "Making E.T. A Look Back - The E.T. Reunion" which took place on the 20th Anniversary before the re-release premiere, a handful of fun Deleted Scenes, and the Theatrical Trailer.
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Barring a catastrophe, I'm going to be at Readercon this summer, partly because I haven't been to a science fiction convention in a while, and especially because James Patrick Kelly and Jonathan Lethem are the guests of honor. (I'm going to book a hotel room soon ... if anybody's looking for a roommate, let me know.)
An essay I wrote about Jim Kelly will be appearing in the souvenir book, since Jim and I go way, way back. I'm able to write with authority about his years as a miner in New Hampshire's granite quarries, his conversion to a strange form of neo-paganism predicated on the worship of lawn ornaments, his ill-fated campaign for the governorship (he lost to his more liberal opponent, Mel Thomson), and his years as a writer for the Union Leader's editorial page. I also share my memories of acting in one of Jim's least successful plays, On Godot Pond, which was a somewhat uneven mix of Beckett and down-home Yankee humor.


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- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Records
- Pardons
- Certificate of Relief from Disabilities
Under Illinois law, if you have been arrested for a criminal offense, you may have the right to have records of your arrest expunged or sealed. "Expungement" of records and "sealing" of records are different in many respects, but both procedures have the purpose of limiting or preventing access to information regarding an individual's arrest and/or criminal court records by private and/or public entities.
If you are a Northern Illinois University student, our office can assist you in this process. We are also available to counsel you about seeking a Pardon (below) as well as obtaining a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities (also below), which may facilitate your obtaining licensure in your chosen profession despite having a criminal record. For assistance, contact Students' Legal Assistance at 815-753-1701, Campus Life Building, Room 120.
To see what is on your record we recommend that you obtain a copy of your FBI records. These records will indicate what you have been charged with and convicted for, and make whichever processes you pursue much smoother. For instructions on how these records can be obtained, visit the FBI's website at "Submitting an Identification Record Request to the FBI." To obtain the records you will require a new 10 print fingerprinting. Please contact our office for information on where and how to obtain these prints in the DeKalb area.
Expungement is a court procedure in which a person who has been arrested petitions the court in the county where the case was filed for the destruction or return of all records pertaining to his or her case. Typically, an order granting the expungement petition is directed to the arresting police agency, the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification, and the circuit court clerk of the county in which the case was brought. Records expunged are either destroyed or returned to the petitioner. Records include fingerprints, mug shots, and other records of identification. The circuit clerk does not return or destroy the court file; rather, it impounds or seals the file so that the records will thereafter be unavailable to employers or the general public.
Sealing Records
Sealing is a court procedure that seals court and police records. The records are not destroyed or returned, but are put "under seal," meaning they are not accessible by employers, members of the general public, or most public entities. Law enforcement officials have access to the records. The procedure for obtaining a court order to seal records is virtually identical to the expungement procedure.
Effects on Employment, Certification/Licensing, and Freedom of Information Requests (FOIA)
Under Illinois law, except with respect to law enforcement agencies, the Department of Corrections, State's Attorneys and other prosecutors, an expunged or sealed record may not be considered by any private or public entity in employment matters, certification, licensing, revocation of certification or licensure, or registration. Applications for employment must contain specific language which states that the applicant is not obliged to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. Employers may not ask if an applicant has had records expunged or sealed. Sealed records are exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
An expungement is available only where the final outcome of a case, often referred to as the "disposition," is something other than a conviction. A conviction may be designated by various names, including "conditional discharge," or "probation," or "time considered served," or simply a guilty finding or guilty verdict. The relevant fact is that when a conviction has been entered, the defendant at that point has a "criminal record." While a conviction cannot be expunged, it can in some instances be "sealed." See Sealing of Records below.
Dispositions, which qualify for expungement, include:
- an arrest where no charge(s) were filed;
- the dismissal of the charge(s) prior to trial for want of prosecution, sometimes called "nolle prosequi;"
- a charge(s) stricken with leave to reinstate, referred to as "SOL;"
- an acquittal or not guilty finding after trial; or on a collateral attack where the appellate court determines clear and convincing evidence that the defendant is factually innocent of the charge(s);
- conviction(s) which have been set aside on direct appeal or on a collateral attack where the appellate court determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that the defendant is factually innocent of the charge(s);
- a pardon in which the Governor has specifically stated that the records should be expunged; and
- court supervision.
Certain first-time offenses under the Cannabis Control Act, Control Substances Act, Steroid Control Act, and Alcohol and Drug Dependency Act offenses are also expungeable.
Expungement is not available for a Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol offense, even where an order of court supervision was entered in the case. Expungement is also not available where a defendant was granted court supervision for a sexual offense committed against a minor under 18 years of age.
Expungement is not available for ordinary traffic tickets, Orders of Protection, or civil orders or judgments.
Juvenile Records
If you were arrested prior to your 17th birthday and prosecuted under the Juvenile Court Act, you can seek expungement of your juvenile court records. For an excellent discussion of qualifications and the process for expungement of juvenile records, plus necessary forms, consult the Office of the State Appellate Defender, or call toll-free at 866-431-4907.
Sealing of Records
As stated, some criminal records, while not expungeable, can be sealed through a court procedure. The categories of records that can be sealed include the following:
- Felony convictions for felony prostitution or certain Class 4 felony convictions under the Cannabis Control Act, Controlled Substances Act, or the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act;
- Municipal ordinance and misdemeanor convictions, except for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol convictions, Adultery, Fornication, Public Indecency, Bigamy, Obscenity, crimes of violence including Assault, Battery, Domestic Battery, Criminal Sexual Abuse, Reckless Conduct, Violation of an Order of Protection, or Violation of the Humane Care for Animals Act, or an offense that would subject a person to registration under the Sex Offender Registration Act;
- Cases that were dismissed after a disposition of court supervision, but in which expungement is not available because the defendant had a previous conviction in another case.
Felony convictions, other than those listed above, do not qualify to be sealed unless a pardon has been received which authorizes an expungement. Sealing is not available for civil orders or judgments.
Waiting Periods
If you were arrested but not charged, or if you were acquitted after a trial, you may seek an expungement immediately. If your case is dismissed for want of prosecution or SOL, you must wait 120 days after the dismissal if you made a demand for trial, and 160 days if you did not demand a trial. This applies to all cases, including felonies.
If your case was dismissed following a period of court supervision, you must wait 2 years in most cases. The 2-year waiting period is calculated from the date you successfully completed and were dismissed from court supervision, not the date the court supervision order was entered.
In certain cases, the waiting period is 5 years after the termination of court supervision. These cases include domestic battery, retail theft, reckless driving, driving without insurance, and first-offense drug, controlled substance, steroid or alcohol and drug dependency charges. By law, upon court order, the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification seals these records but does not destroy them.
Sealing Records
If you are seeking to seal the records of a case(s) involving a conviction, you must wait 4 years after your probation, parole, or other sentence is finished. If there is more than one record to be sealed, 4 years must have elapsed since the last case was finished. You also cannot have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor or been placed on court supervision for a felony or misdemeanor during the 4 years.
If you are seeking to seal the records of a case involving court supervision, you must wait 3 years after your case was dismissed from court supervision. Please note, you cannot have been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor, or placed on court supervision for a felony or misdemeanor during the 3 years.
Steps to Follow
Getting the Necessary Information
It is not uncommon that someone who has been arrested and goes to court does not know the technical disposition of his/her case(s). The best way to find out what happened in the case(s) is to contact the lawyer, if you were represented by an attorney, or the circuit clerk in the county where the charges were brought. Find location and phone numbers of circuit court clerks in Illinois. The needed information may also be obtained from the law enforcement agency where the arrest was made.
You will need the following information to fill out the Petition to Expunge or Petition to Seal Records:
- the case number
- the arresting agency
- the date of arrest and,
- the charge.
You will also need to find out the disposition of the case(s) and the date of the court order disposing of the case(s). This is necessary so you can determine whether you can expunge or seal the records of the case(s) in the first place, and, if so, whether this can be done immediately or whether you will need to wait an additional period of time before filing.
When you were arrested, you may have been charged with several offenses, one or more of which were subsequently dismissed in conjunction with your pleading guilty to one or more of the other charges. This is commonly what happens when cases are resolved through a plea bargain. Be aware in this event that the cases that were dismissed are still part of the record and should be expunged. Obtain the necessary information on all the cases you were charged with, not just the case you pled guilty to.
If you are not certain you remember all the cases you may have been involved in, you can obtain your criminal conviction record history directly from the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification. There are two methods to do this: a fingerprint-based search, and an alpha-numeric-based search. Forms for requesting this information can be ordered by phone at (815) 740-5216, or online at www.isp.state.il.us. Instructions for completing the forms are on the back of the form. The cost to process a fingerprint request is $16.00; the cost for an alpha-numeric search is $20.00. The Illinois State Police maintains Illinois criminal history record information only.
Be aware that the procedure described above will only provide you with the records of convictions in Illinois. To obtain a complete record of all cases, including court supervisions, dismissals, etc., you need to contact a police agency and request to file a "Right of Access and Review." Specify that the search be "state wide," not just for the specific county in which the police agency is located. The police will take your fingerprints and other information and forward your request to the Bureau of Identification, which will return the requested information to the police agency. The police will then contact you and allow you to review the records and obtain the information you need to prepare the petition for expungement or sealing. The police agency should inform you of the cost, if any, for processing the request. Allow at least 30 days for the return of the records.
Getting the Necessary Forms
The circuit clerk will provide you with the necessary forms. Most counties use generic forms, but some, including Cook County, have their own forms. Generic forms and the Cook County forms are available at Students' Legal Assistance and on our Web site under "Forms." A complete discussion of the law of expungement and sealing, with forms, is contained at the Office of the State Appellate Defender website, state.il.us/defender/exp.html. Cook County expungement and sealing forms, along with directions for filing, are available online at, www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org.
Filing the Petition
You must file the Petition to Expunge or Petition to Seal Records in the county where the charges were brought. The circuit clerk will provide you with information about filing fees, scheduling court dates, etc. Often, circuit clerks will have prepared a booklet, which includes the necessary forms for this purpose, www.state.il.us/court/CircuitCourt/CircuitMap/Map1.asp.
For cases in Cook County, you will need to file the Petition in the District where the case arose. For the addresses and phone numbers of District 1 (Chicago) and the 5 Suburban Districts (Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Maywood, Bridgeview, and Markham) within Cook County, consult www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org.
Be aware that if there are charges in more than one county, or more than one District in Cook County, you must file a separate Petition in each county or District. If there are multiple charges in the same court or District, you should ask the circuit clerk whether you can list all the charges on a single petition or if a separate petition must be filed for each charge. There is a charge for filing the Petition such that there is a potential savings in listing all the cases for which you are seeking expungement or sealing of records on one petition. On the other hand, you risk having the Petition being denied in full if any of the cases prove to be non-expungeable or non-sealable.
Be aware also that many Petitions to Expunge and Petitions to Seal used by circuit clerks require you to state under oath that there are no criminal cases pending against you.
The circuit clerk will tell you the cost of filing the Petition. If you believe that you cannot afford the filing fee, the circuit clerk can provide a fee waiver application, called a "Pauper's Petition," or "Petition to Sue as a Poor Person." You should take this Petition to a judge who will decide whether to waive the filing fee. Realize that the judge may believe that college students have sufficient resources to pay the filing fee.
The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification charges a separate $60 processing fee to expunge or seal a criminal record. This will be due only if the Petition is granted. The State Police will send you a notice by mail. The arresting police agency may also charge a fee to expunge or seal the record. Check with the circuit clerk and the arresting police agency.
Providing Notice of Filing
When filing the Petition, you will need to give notice of the filing of the Petition to the prosecutor who handled the case, either the State's Attorney (if the case involved a state charge), or the City or Village Attorney (if the case involved a municipal ordinance). Notice also needs to be given to the arresting police agency, the Illinois Department of State Police, and the chief legal officer of the unit of local government effecting the arrest. (In some cases, this will be the States' Attorney of the county where the case was filed; in other cases, it will be the corporation counsel in the city where the arresting police agency is located.) Notice forms are available from Students' Legal Assistance, the circuit clerk in the county where file is located, and through the Office of the Appellate Defender Web site, http://state.il.us/defender/exp.html.
In some counties, such as DeKalb, a mandatory court date is set for consideration of the Petition by a judge; in other counties, as in Cook County, the review is handled administratively and you do not need to appear in court unless the Petition is denied, in which case you can request a hearing, asking the judge to reconsider the denial. To determine if an expungement or sealing of records can be obtained by mail, contact the circuit clerk where the Petition is being filed.
Order of Expungement
By statute, no Order of Expungement can be entered for at least 30 days after notice of the filing of the expungement petition has been received by the entities entitled to notice. This is to allow the prosecutor and the arresting police authority to review the Petition for accuracy and to determine whether, in their judgment, you are eligible for an expungement. If no objection is raised by the prosecutor or police, the case should proceed smoothly.
In many counties, if the Order of Expungement is signed by the judge, the circuit clerk will send the necessary copies to the arresting agency and the Bureau of Identification. Ask the circuit clerk, with whom you are dealing, if this is the case. If the clerk does not send out the Order of Expungement on your behalf, you will need to do this. The expunged records will be returned to you or destroyed. You should be notified by the arresting agency and/or the Bureau of Identification that this has taken place.
Order Sealing Records
By statute, no Order to Seal Records can be entered for at least 90 days after notice of the filing of the Petition to Seal has been received by the entities entitled to notice.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Records
The court will send the Illinois State Police a copy of the Expungement Order who will then will forward a copy of the Order to the FBI. The FBI will subsequently notify the Illinois State Police that they have completed their processing; the FBI will not contact you directly. You can call the Illinois State Police to check on the status of the FBI expungement at 815-740-5160. If you want to know what is contained in your FBI record visit the FBI's website for instructions at "Submitting an Identification Record Request to the FBI." Among other requirements these requests require a new 10 print fingerprinting. Contact our office for information on where and how to obtain these prints in the DeKalb area.
A Pardon is an act of Executive Clemency, a power afforded to the Governor under the Illinois Constitution to "grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons, after conviction, for all offenses on such terms as he thinks proper." Art.5, Sect 12. By statute, if the pardon specifically authorizes it, a person granted a pardon may petition for an expungement of the records relating to the conviction. In this situation, the records held by the arresting police authority are destroyed, while the records held by the circuit clerk and Bureau of Identification are sealed. Guidelines for filing a Petition for Executive Clemency and Petition for Executive Clemency forms are available from the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, 319 East Madison, Street, Suite A, Springfield, Illinois 62701, 217-782-7273, www.state.il.us/prb/prbexclemex.htm, or at Students' Legal Assistance. Please be aware that pardons are very seldom granted.
Certificate of Relief from Disabilities
By law, the Prisoner Review Board may issue a "Certificate of Relief from Disabilities," which would allow first-time criminal offenders, who have not been convicted of a violent crime, to get a license or certification required for the following professions: Athletic trainers, land surveyors, landscape architects, engineers, employment counselors, real estate agents, counselors and architects, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, court reporters, animal welfare inspectors, electrologists, roofers, barbers, nail technicians, boiler repairers, interior designers, boxers, and farm labor contractors.
Obtaining a certificate does not guarantee licensure in the given profession. The law states only that an application for a license shall not be denied by reason of the applicant's having a criminal record or by reason of a finding of a lack of "good moral character," where the finding is based on a criminal conviction if the applicant has been issued a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities. The law states that the state licensing agency involved may consider whether there is a direct relationship between the previous criminal offense and the specific license sought, or whether the issuance of the license would involve an unreasonable risk to property or to the safety or welfare of specific individuals or the general public. In making its determination, the licensing authority is required by law to consider the public policy of the State to encourage the licensure and employment of persons with a prior criminal records, and evidence of the applicant's rehabilitation and good conduct.
Application forms are available from Students' Legal Assistance or the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, www.state.il.us/prb/prbexclemex.htm.


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Tomato, Nectarine, and Mozzarella Salad
- Jenny
Some recipes are about technique, and others are really about shopping. I confess Tomato, Necatarine, and Mozzarella Salad is in the latter category, and I feel just fine about that. So should you. It is that time of year –- between the heat and the great stuff at the markets –- to hail the summer salad.
What I love about many of the recipes on this site, and particularly among the salad offerings, is that they make me think about using certain ingredients together that I might not have otherwise coupled. Case in point is nectarines with mozzarella.
Because this dish is all about the ingredients, I hit the farmer's market for the best heirlooms I could find, as well as some nice looking basil that would of course fade somewhat over the course of one day (why basil, why do you behave like a four-year-old child after swim class?) and made a dash for some lovely nectarines.
I also acquired a silky chunk of Gustosella Mozzarella Di Bufala Campana from Laurent Bonjour's Cheese Corner, the French cheese man who tempts me from his little cart at the Monday West Hollywood Farmer's market. After a discussion about the relative merits of all forms of mozzarella, and a somewhat lengthy tutorial on the proper treatment of soft cheese, and then a brief segue to the baker man who seems to sell his breads for 50 cents more a loaf then the guy in Beverly Hills for reasons I could not ascertain, I made my way back home. The menu was fish and salad, and sweet enough, whose recipes you should look at immediately if you haven't already, zipped me through my composition, which was basically cutting and layering my market bounty onto a platter.
You know how everyone has a sort-of-hate food? You know, not the thing that you despise (hello chestnuts) but that thing you would just rather not see hanging around your house? This is my husband's relationship to the nectarine. He basically feels it is a would-be peach doing an imposter's dance in smooth skin. He has proclaimed them flavorless, though this may be an outgrowth of many years of eating subpar nectarines from a large Manhattan grocery store that shall remain nameless.
But he, too, could not resist the tangy and surprising combination of slippery bufala mozzarella against a sliced nectarine, aided in its deliciousness with the snap of basil. Salt is important here and while the cheese provides quite a bit, do add your own plus black pepper. Reducing the balsamic is a great touch but if you feel too lazy, just tip the bottle carefully over the plate and move on. Summer is forgiving that way.
Tomato, Necatarine, and Mozzarella Salad
By sweet enough
Serves 4
- 3 to 4 tomatoes
- 2 to 3 nectarines
- 1-pound ball fresh mozzarella
- 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil (enough to drizzle over the salad)
- Salt and pepper
- 2 to 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar reduced to a syrup (I add a bit of honey before I reduce it)
Cut the tomatoes, nectarines, and mozzarella in slices of approximately the same width and layer on a platter with the basil leaves. drizzle the olive oil over the top and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the reduced balsamic around the edge of the platter and over the top.


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The Seattle Sounders had a big night in Toronto, claiming three points on the road with a 2-1 win over TFC, while also seeing the first outing of U.S. national team captain Clint Dempsey in a Sounder shirt.
The Sounders took an early lead when Brad Evans found Eddie Johnson making a run into the back post. Johnson headed back across goal to Mauro Rosales, who was free to smash the ball home with his left foot.
Dempsey, who started on the bench, made his debut earlier than expected. An injury to Obafemi Martins saw the forward forced from action and Dempsey entered as his replacement in the 34th minute.
Dempsey nearly got on the board with his first touch of the game just minutes later, as he, Johnson and Rosales broke forward against two Toronto defenders, with Johnson laying the ball off for Dempsey just outside the box. A stepover seemed to have opened up space for the shot, but Ashtone Morgan did very well to recover and kill off the chance.
The Sounders did double the lead before the break though. Lamar Neagle's dash down the left and cross into the box took an odd deflection off of a Toronto defender and drifted into the back post.
Jonathan Osorio made sure the second half would be interesting. Just 30 seconds after the restart he had Toronto on the board, cutting back across Osvaldo Alonso and clipping his shot over the sliding Marcus Hahnemann and in to make it 2-1.
Robert Earnshaw, who came into the match early in the second half for Toronto, nearly had the score level in the 60th with a left-footed shot that beat Hahnemann but came back off the post and was cleared by Seattle.
Dempsey's best chance at a goal came midway through the second half and was of his own making. A quick turn beat two defenders, and a second change of direction beat a third before he unleashed a left-footed shot that looked destined for the corner until Joe Bendik made a fine sprawling save to keep the goal out.
Toronto would see limited chances to get the score level after that point, with Seattle settling in and taking a bit more control of the match, but a stoppage-time save from Hahnemann on Jeremy Brockie was still needed to preserve the win.


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The delicate poaching of prawns complimented by hearty, buttery buckwheat soba noodles and salty/citrus ponzu dressing made a real soba-sensation for my mouth. Combined with crunchy acidic notes from the pickled ramps and finished with a tangy bite from the eggplant–this salad surpasses every soba dream I have ever had.


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Monarchs romp past Portland
December 20. 2013 9:50PM
The Manchester Monarchs exploded for four first-period goals en route to a 6-2 win over the Portland Pirates before 3,729 fans at Verizon Wireless Arena Friday night.
The Monarchs strengthened their hold on the Atlantic Division lead, improving to 20-5-5. Portland fell to 10-10-5. Manchester plays at Bridgeport tonight at 7 and will then be off until Thursday night when it hosts Portland at 7 p.m.
Manchester's line of Brian O'Neill, Nick Shore and Andy Andreoff accounted for four goals and six assists in the game.
Shore got the scoring started for Manchester, netting his fourth goal of the year at 4:36 of the first frame on the power play. Shore scored by picking up a rebound in front and popping it home.
O'Neill, just back from a hand injury, made it 2-0 at 10:55. Shore's backhander was saved by Mark Visentin, but O'Neill was there for the put-back. O'Neill struck again at 17:21, again off a Shore helper.
Portland struck back with a goal from Jordan Martinook after Manchester goalie J.F. Berube could not control a rebound, at 19:04.
Any momentum Portland might have taken from that goal quickly melted away when the Monarchs scored to take a 4-1 lead with three seconds remaining in the period. Jordan Weal got the goal, scoring his seventh of the season.
Manchester pushed the lead to 5-1 at the 2:28 mark of the second period when Andreoff's shot through a screen banged off the left post and in, past relief goalie Louis Domingue.
Tanner Pearson made it 6-1 with a power-goal at 1:42 of the third period.
It was Pearson's 11th of the season and was assisted by Linden Vey, just back from the parent club in Los Angeles.
Portland's Keven Veilleux scored a power-play goal at 9:02 to make it 6-2.