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Mordekaiser Build
Ability Sequence
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Mordekaiser build for 5v5 & 3v3 revised
Essencials for a Successful Meatshield Morde
- 8.55 Magic Pen (cost 410 IP)
- 6.75% Dodge (cost 820 IP)
- 8.1% Cooldown Reduction at lvl 18 (0.45% / level)
- 4.92% Cooldown Reduction at start
- 5.67 Magic Pen (cost 1020 IP can't remember tho)
Over all CDR at level 18 before Gear and Masteries = 13.02%
Core Build
- If against casters and other Magic dmg. dealers
- If against melee and Phy dmg. dealers
- If you are going to solo land Morde get these boots. It will allow you to chase down and champs to finish them off -or- at least get you in range to *pop* your Ulti and/or ignite on them. Also help for retreating but your Morde, you shouldn't ever have to retreat.
- If your not going to solo lane or you want more Flat Magic Pen. get these. I typically don't do this just because I do solo with Morde and I want all the movement I can get but because of Force of Nature's passive; 8% increased Movement speed. It's not a bad idea to have.
- Some say this is a ****py gear item because of the cost of Warmog's Armor and no real passive or active stats. I beg to differ. As a tank you need HP and Warmog is where it's at.
- This is a must on all Mordies. Why? Because of the Health, 15% Cool Down Reduction, and Active. The acvite is a speed boost for you and surrounding allies for 2 seconds. Excellent for chasing down and Killing that little *fill in the word of your choice here* carry -or- getting you (or allies) butt out of a possible death
That is all to the core build. Other items will be discussed later on at the bottom on this page
There are 2 different ways to set the Masteries for Morde
Soloing - 9/0/21
Not Soloing - 9/21/0
Since Mordekaiser is a Magic dealer we need 9 points in the OFFENSE tree to get to Archaic Knowledge (Magic spells penetrate 15% of the target's magic Resistance). This is imperative! 15% is varable not a flat reduction.
The best way to get here is Selecting these masteries out of the offense tree: Deadliness
Archmages Sawy
[/icon=Sorcery size=32]
There is no need for Morde to have Exhaust or Smite so the best choice is 3-Deadliness & 1-Sawy. Sorcery is a must becuase of the CDR and its the preceeding factor to Archaic Knowledge.
Now your probably thinking, Gage why the hell are you putting 21 talents into the Utility tree?! Morde is a tank he needs those in the Defense tree for Dmg. reduction.
This is why:
icon=Presence of the Master (Reduces the CD of summoner spells by 15%
icon=Intelligence (Additional 6% CDR)
[/icon=Quickness size=32] (Increased Movement by 3% - doesn't sound like much but when you have Force of Nature & Enhanced Movement 3 your movement speed will be 433.
[/icon-Utility Mastery size=32] (This is just a filler except for the Barron Buff- I will generally let my teammates have the buffs bc Morde has no use for the Blue Golem Buff and Attacks too slow to have much use for the Red Lizard Buff)
[/icon=Greed size=32] Get money get paid! Your prob thinkin man just ->
(1 gold / 10 sec) = 6g/min I know its not much but that's a min of 150g (if one team surrenders at 25 min)
[/icon=Awareness size=32] This is a must if you are Soloing. Generally if you can sustain your lane without needing much help and aren't getting killed Morde will almost always be 2 levels higher than his opponets.
[/icon=Good Hands size=32] Always good to have just incase you die (which you shouldn't ever die more than 4 or 5 times in a 5v5. If you do then you are doing something wrong. Probably over extending and getting ganked. Being Greedy and turret diving to kill the little (insert word of choice here) that's running away.)
[/icon=Perseverence size=32] The HP regen is great, extra 4%. Morde can achieve 175-195 HP5 with the right gear.
[/icon=Haste size=32] This is a must. Just in case you need a fast retrete or quick run down for a Killing Blow this will increase your Ghost spell by and additional 8% and last 1.5 sec longer.
Ways to build Mordekaiser
Left - HP/CRD/PHY resist
Great against Physical dmg. dealers [primarily melee except for some champs like Garen whos Ulti is Magic Dmg.
Ungodly amount of health
Highest amount of CDR 40%
Ability to tank towers b/c of the 70%-something reduced PHY dmg.
Decent movement speed
Slowing effect from Randuin's Omen
2 sec speed boost from Shurelya's Reverie
More AoE from Sunfire Cape
Not enough Magic resist
Low dodge
Low magic Pen (I like to keep around 20)
Middle - HP/Mag. Resist/CDR
Excellent against Casters and other Magic dealers
Decent Health
Good HP5 [39HP/sec @ lvl 18]
Great Movment (437, should be able to bail out quickly and chase down runners except Sivir and Singed)
Ability to excape 1 ability [snare, blind, slience, etc..] ever 60 sec from Banshee's Veil
Not enough Phy. Resits
0 dodge
Right - Balanced Resist/CDR
-Note- I generally use this build only in 3v3 if the dmg is split 2-1 (2 burst damages dealers and 1 non-burst ie: the tank) You prob wont use this build but try it out. This build can potentially have the most CDR if your using the right runes, masteries, and gear.
Decent Phy/Magic Resist
Good Movement
Lower CRD then other builds but still 37%
Decent HP
-Resist then I like


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The 11th Annual Juried Graduate Student Exhibition at the Jonson Galley
One problem with this year's UNM graduate student art show is that viewers are going to want to play with a lot of the art. In most cases, though, this show isn't any different from a traditional exhibit. Touch the art, and you will be punished.
Take Lea Anderson's "Shimmer-ring," a small-scale piece set in a wood frame painted in silver so it looks like steel. Anderson has mounted hundreds of metal bells of different sizes on a screen inside the frame. They're arranged in rows so they look like layers of metallic sediment, or maybe scales from some mythological fire-breathing lizard. It's hard to restrain yourself from lifting this shiny toy off the wall and giving it a shake.
Deeper into the show, you'll find Danielle Ferreira's "Arthropod Zither," which is exactly what its title suggests. Ferreira has strung strands of wire across a corner of the gallery, securing them to the wall with tiny copper nails. The wires aren't taut. This allows Ferreira to position delicate cicada exoskeletons on the strands, making a weird insect instrument that just begs to be strummed.
There are a couple pieces in the show that viewers are allowed to handle. Julie Anand's "Imprint—After the Age of Discovery" consists of an abstracted, antique-looking map that seems to have been constructed from prints of palms and fingers. Set on top of an elegant wood box, viewers can pick up and browse through this engaging atlas from an imaginary world.
The most ambitious piece in the show is Jess Dunn's "The Ornithology of War." An installation set in a room painted bright red, Dunn's work presents a gut-wrenching, poetic statement on the casualties accrued in the Iraq War. A flock of stuffed cloth birds flies up from a corner of the room, winging across a wall and over a wide doorway. Two walls are covered with over 2,000 tags on which are written the names of the dead, reminding us that Americans are not the only victims of this war. Rows of nails stretch across one blank wall, waiting for new tags.
Just as violent, but much funnier, is Larry Bob Phillips' untitled pencil drawing on paper. Phillips' piece depicts a long-haired artist—a hippie guy or a frumpy woman—seated in a chair scarfing down take-out from a styrofoam container. This person's relaxed posture sharply contrasts with the giant painted canvas that leans against the wall in front of the artist, capturing a group of machete-wielding maniacs hacking a victim to death.
This yearly showcase of some of the best UNM graduate art students is always interesting. If this year's exhibit is any indication, the pool of talent in the art department at our university is deeper than ever.
The 11th Annual Juried Graduate Student Exhibition runs through May 6 at UNM's Jonson Gallery (1909 Las Lomas NE). 277-4967.


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Hello everyone!
So today i met a guy who is a member of o.t.o. In Slovenia.. i was always kinda into crowley and occult stuff but i really dont know much about oto and thelema. So i was wondering if someone could tell me some more about it (what it teaches, purpouse, their way of functioning and other stuff)..
He invited my to their mass for initiation but i want to know first if it's really something i wanna be part of.. i always wanted to be a mason but this is kinda different (at least he told me so)..
Many many members of this website are occiltists and sexually perverted. Beware their deception.
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Good. I already did. Now pay attention.
where ?
Many many members of this website are occiltists and sexually perverted. Beware their deception.
point me to their threads and posts
if it's so easy
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You don't need to "JOIN" with anyone or anything to practice and explore your beliefs.
To "join" is to follow and /or be offered the specific beliefs of others.
Why limit yourself to others knowledge ?
Can you ONLY find God by worshiping with others in a church ?
Power, knowledge and enlightenment is not brought about by communion with others.
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No science behind limiting antibiotic use
Politics rather than science is behind European moves to limit key antibiotics from veterinary use to protect their efficacy in humans.
Speaking at the British Mastitis Conference, Worcester, Declan O'Rourke of Ortec Consultancy said the link between on-farm use and resistance in human pathogens was unlikely.
"However the reality is that this issue is now driven by politics," he said.
"In the EU, a reported 25,000 deaths are put down to antibiotic resistance and the passing of bacteria such as E coli from farm to fork.
"The question is how many, if any, of these deaths were related to the fact an antibiotic produced in an animal led to resistant bacteria being transferred to a human?"
He referenced a Scottish report which had looked at Salmonella typhimurium DT104 in 1990-2004.
"While ecologically connected, animals and humans have distinguishable DT105 communities," he said.
"It is unlikely that the local population is responsible for the diversity of resistanceobserved in humans. However, this does not let us off the hook," he stressed.
He stated that the Dutch government's "knee jerk reaction" to reduce antibiotic use by 70% by 2015 had no science behind it. However to avoid similar knee-jerk legislation, vets and farmers had to be prepared to take the lead.
"We need to not only demonstrate responsible use of antibiotics on farm but use science and system development to reduce veterinary intervention," he said.
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By advising farmers not to treat chronic cases of mastitis, the Danes have reduced intramammary antibiotic use in lactating dairy cows by 22%.
Jens Yde Blom of Biosens said when a cow had at least two repeat cases of mastitis, a farmer was advised to either cull the animal or treat via dry cow therapy (DCT). This fitted with the Danish Cattle Federation's aim to reduce antibiotic use in dairy cows by 30% by 2015.
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As a result of this reduction in lactation intramammary use, there had been a 5% increase in dry cow therapy in Denmark. The total kilos of active antibiotics use was also down 3% and use of 3rd and 4th generation cephalosporins had decreased by 38%.
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From a healthy babies program to crime prevention, Nurse-Family Partnership is validated by research.
A cornerstone of Nurse-Family Partnership is the extensive research on the model conducted over the last three decades. Randomized controlled trials were conducted with three diverse populations beginning in Elmira, New York, in 1977; in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1990; and in Denver, Colorado, in 1994. All three trials targeted first-time, low-income mothers. Follow-up research continues today, studying the long-term outcomes for mothers and children in these three trials.
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What attracted me to this course was the emphasis on the Holy Spirit and a heart of compassion for those whom society disregards. I wasn't disappointed. The bonus was meeting a group of people, all different ages and backgrounds, who have the same heart to minister and learn as Bob Ekblad does. And I must say, the Tierra Nueva team are all remarkable people, bright, enthusiastic and willing and able to pour their lives into you and others. May the Lord bless and prosper the work they do!
(Christian - Prison Fellowship, Illinois)
The course has renewed my hope that a holistic approach to ministry is possible and provided me the learning, inspiration and connections to further pursue holistic ministry in my own context. (Michael - The Living Room, Montreal, QC)
As a someone ministering on the margins long-term, CTMM has been inspiring, stretching and eqipping me in ways that impact my life and ministry on a daily basis. I love how this program engages my mind, conscience and heart and brings together the Bible, the lives of the oppressed and rejected and the work of the Spirit in ways that are unique and powerful. (Andrew - ICYA, Winnipeg, MB)
A truism that I have come away with at CTMM US is that missional ministry should be a time for humbly receiving from our God. That I am also an impoverished soul also waiting to receive more good news. What I like the best about CTMM US is that it is taught at The Peoples Seminary, that to me makes all the difference. It is a dynamic teaching environment, we sit in a building on a street corner where broken people come to cry outside on the steps and where the hard of hard hug and can look you straight in the eyes. I am rubbing elbows with Gods new celebrity children, the fruits of the Tierra Nueva ministry also present, and learning right along side me. What a privilege! There is an expectation here that the Holy Spirit delivers the lessons. (Glenn - BC)
This course has prepared me for ministry among God's children at the margins in a way that my traditional theological education did not. I can say with certainty that I am a more effective and faithful missionary because of the time I spent in this course. (Mike Z - Tierra Nueva, WA)
Attending this course was like coming home to a bunch of old friends and sitting down to read the Bible and eat together. Even though I'd only met these "old friends" the day before, I sensed the shared kinship of disciples who bear the battle scars of working with marginalized people. It was incredibly encouraging to be with other people who understand the trials and tribulations of transformational ministry, people who have made sacrifices and yet remain full of joy and thanksgiving. Everyone had an amazing story to share about how God led them into ministry with the urban poor or marginalized. (Sin Ee - Pearl Family Garden, Taipei)


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7 kinds of street food lovers one will find everywhere
The love for street food comes in various packages and kinds. Why? Every street has them wandering about, having an ultimate street food spree – all in their own terms and conditions (or with none at all!) Here are 7 of the quirky, happy, wonderful sets of people who are likely to be found wandering on the streets, standing around carts right now – of which you and I are most certainly a part of!
They frequent the streets. They eat street food all the time – to an extent of sustaining on street food in the place of proper meals for months. Because they're in love with the food from the streets – to an extent of justifying it, and luring other people onto the streets as well! They are excellent companions for street food sprees, because they know everything that one needs to know about a particular area's street food – inside out.
They eat, eat and eat – anything, everything on the streets. There is no stopping them. If there are people who know all the street food vendors of an area, and who all of them know, it is these. They eat when they're happy, sad, upset, bored or when not feeling anything at all (Hunger does not count!). But no, they are not all-timers - streets aren't the only place where they eat so much!
They are people who can walk, run, drive or swim for hours to find the newly opened outlet that they have just heard about. They make it a point to visit it, eat everything that the place has to offer. Things like these are usually the first on their to-do list. The resolute ones can easily be one's street food guide, because they know the best in terms of street food!
Here are the perfectionists, in terms of how the food is made, how it is presented, and so on; and has a comment to make on everything the vendor does. They act as both a friend and a foe to the vendor – making him/her realise his mistakes, if there are any. For most vendors, the critics are angels in disguise, most of the time.
They are the ones that ALWAYS carry a hand sanitizer in the pocket or a purse. They are strict about the hygiene factor - eat only at the cleanest, most hygienic of places on the street, and do NOT step in to a cart that is super famous for the food but does not use mineral water.
They know good street food joints, they hang out with their friends often, but they move around with one condition – they do not share food. Usually called the 'Joey Tribbianis' of a circle of friends, they love their plate of food, and with the undying love comes possessiveness for the same!
Street food only meant outdoor dining for them, until now. They have just been introduced to the real food from the streets. Their friend circle includes one person (at the least) from the groups mentioned above – most definitely an all-timer. Overwhelmed, struck in awe, with a few remarks about street and street food that we street foodies wouldn't really appreciate, their magical journey is about to begin!
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Ask the Payment Expert about ... bundled payment initiatives
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How do bundled payment initiatives affect my facility?
You may be in one of the 64 MSAs (labor markets) that are involved in the new Comprehensive Lower Joint Replacement bundle that was to go into effect on April 1.
If you are in one of those areas, hospitals will be responsible for the cost of care for up to 90 days post-hospital discharge. At the end of the year, the hospital charges will be compared to the anticipated charges and if they are higher, the hospital will be required to pay money back to Medicare. If their charges are lower, they will receive a payment from Medicare.
Hospital systems will be looking for skilled nursing facilities that provide cost-effective, high-quality care. You need to be tracking your cost of care so you can show the hospital system that you are a preferred provider for their system.
What if you are not in the CLJR bundle areas? Many other bundled payment initiatives are in place or being developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. You can look at the CMS Innovation Center at https://innovation.cms.gov/ to find any that are in effect in your state.
At the same time, even if you do not have an initiative in place now, you need to know they are coming.
Begin looking at your length of stay for Medicare residents, and the cost of care. As you create a scorecard for quality metrics, include that average cost of care and average length of stay as components.
Also, make sure you are meeting with your hospital referral sources and other post-acute providers to discuss critical pathways. Consistency in these clinical pathways can help to prevent rehospitalization, provide more consistency and better outcomes for your residents. This can result in lower cost of care for you and the hospital system.


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BRADENTON -- As Game 4 of Tuesday's Class 7A-District 11 semifinal rolled on and on and on, it didn't take a mind reader to know what was going inside of each coach's head.
Manatee's Ken Deterding loved his team chances in a Game 5.
Punta Gorda Charlotte's Michelle Dill didn't want any part of a Game 5.
Ultimately, Dill and the Tarpons got their wish, beating the Hurricanes 3-1 -- 25-14, 22-25, 25-19, 28-26 -- to reach Thursday's final against top-seeded Venice.
The Canes (19-7) battled, and nearly forced a decisive game when a Charlotte hitting error gave them a 26-25 lead. But the Tarpons rattled off three straight points, winning the game when Jenny D'Alessandro's kill bounced into the back left corner of the court.
"We still think the game is individuals, and it never is. We have play six against six, helping each other out," Deterding said. "And I don't think we've figured that out yet. I think that's our weakest skill, because when we're playing, we can kill you."
Manatee showed such pluck in Game 2 and in Game 4, as well. The Canes trailed 18-13 during the latter before kills by Rachel Drummey, Danielle Deterding and Rebecca Butler helped trim the deficit to 18-17.
And when the Tarpons (23-3) took a 25-24 lead, Butler's kill squared it, and the Tarpons' aforementioned miscue gave Manatee a lead. But Charlotte's Katie McCarthy came up with a huge block, giving the ball -- and the momentum -- back to the Tarpons.
"I really wanted to end it in the fourth. I did not want to go to a fifth game. We've only gone to one (match) in five this year, and that was against Venice. And we lost," Dill said. "I really wanted them to push at the end and win those last two points, and I'm proud of them."
Abbie Condie had 16 kills and JaNea Beisner had 10 for the Tarpons.
Deterding pleaded for his team to be mentally tougher throughout this season, adding that was the Canes' chief culprit Tuesday against the Tarpons, who they beat in four in Bradenton during the regular season.
"We've been working on it," he said. "They haven't figured it out yet...I think the individual game itself -- touching balls, setting -- is the easy part. It's always the easy part. We have to figure out how to be tough."
Butler had 11 kills and 14 digs, Allie Clements had eight kills and 10 digs and Drummey had seven kills and 12 digs for the Canes, who also got 26 assists from Kayla Armer. All four players are expected back next year for Manatee, which had one senior (Ashley Ogedegbe) on the roster.
"We're young, we can figure it out, but that's what we need to learn," Ken Deterding said. "We have the skills to beat anybody if we get tough enough."
SOUTHEAST 3, BAYSHORE 1 -- The third-seeded Seminoles knocked off the second-seeded Bruins 25-19, 19-25, 25-16, 25-12 in the finals of the Class 5A-District 12 tournament at Bayshore.
Southeast (7-19), which won its first district title last season, heads to top-seeded St. Petersburg Lakewood for Thursday's championship match.
Brittane' Hunter had a big night, tallying eight blocks, 10 kills, eight digs and three aces. Tessa Bartges, who had been out with a back injury, made a big splash with 14 digs, eight kills and seven aces.
"She was on fire serving (Tuesday)," said coach Nancy Cothron.
Alex Pendleton had nine kills and two aces, and Tessa's sister, Emma, had eight kills, five digs and three aces.
By winning Tuesday, the Seminoles advance to the Class 5A-Region 3 tournament, which gets under way next Tuesday. Southeast will be at home if it wins the district title and will travel if the Noles lose.
VENICE 3, BRADEN RIVER 1 -- The host Pirates took a game off the top-seeded and perennially powerful Indians before falling 25-12, 25-16, 21-25, 25-22.
"I told our girls, 'We had nothing to lose in this game,'" said Matt McElhiney, who wrapped his first year as the Pirates' head coach. "They played well."
Brittany Jaco had a huge night, with 29 digs and 24 kills, and Courtney McDevitt had 22 assists and nine kills for Braden River (16-9).
"The fourth game, a couple of bounces didn't go our way. A point here or there, and anything can happen in a fifth game," McElhiney said. "I couldn't be more proud of my team with the way they played."
SEMINOLE OSCEOLA 3, PALMETTO 0 -- The third-seeded Tigers fell on the road in the semifinals of the Class 6A-District 12 tournament, losing by scores of 25-18, 25-11, 25-16.
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The Winchester Model 1894 was one of the most popular lever-action repeating rifles and its features became standard on many later lever-action firearms. It was the first repeating rifle that fired cartridges loaded with smokeless powder, and it the manufacturers designed it to be lighter and trimmer than its predecessors.Continue Reading
A significant design improvement in the Model 1894 was the use of nickel steel, which allowed owners to fire higher-pressure smokeless powder cartridges. The gun helped popularize the matching 30-30 Winchester cartridge, which found wide acceptance among big game hunters. The Winchester Model 1894 had one of the longest continuous production runs of any American firearm at 112 years, from 1894 to 2006, due to its ease of use and reliability.Learn more about Outdoor Adventure


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Fruitland First United Methodist Church
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A Small Church With a Big Mission.
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United Methodist Women meet during the non-summer months at 10:00am to noon on the third Saturday of the month at a members' home. The UMW holds several events during the year to provide fellowship, fund raising, mission, and prayer opportunities. The UMW has made significant financial, advisory, and prayer input into virtually every ministry within the church.
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Stellenbosch Rugby Academy
Dubai Exiles in partnership with Stellenbosch Rugby Academy provide opportunities for Exiles Colts players to attend this prestigious academy.
In return Dubai Exiles assist academy players to settle and play Rugby in the UAE. JP Goosen and Liam Andrews are examples of such ex academy players, now playing for The Exiles and with the help of the club network have successfully started new careers in the UAE.
The club and academy have now entered into an exchange program where selected Exiles Colts players can join the academy free of charge.
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Toledo police remove an unidentified student from Scott High School after a standoff today.
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A 14-year-old boy who took a pellet gun to Scott High School today, causing a lockdown and standoff with Toledo police, will appear in court Tuesday.
Louis Stroude is charged with making terrorist threats and illegal conveyance of a weapon into a school, officials said.
He is scheduled to appear in Lucas County juvenile court on Tuesday for a detention hearing.
Police were called to the school, 2400 Collingwood Blvd., at 9:30 a.m., by school resource officers.
PHOTO GALLERY: Standoff at Scott High School
The Stroude youth had gone to the Behavioral Intervention Center, "the BIC room," because he "thought he was supposed to be in suspension," but was not, said police Lt. Mark King.
A school security officer and teacher told the student he needed to leave the room but he refused, Lieutenant King said.
The youth then pulled the handle of the gun, which officials said looked real, out of his backpack; it's not clear what the teen said, if anything.
School officials called Toledo police, who responded with negotiators, patrol officers, and a SWAT team.
The student was found inside a school hallway on the first floor, still with the bag which held the gun.
Officers surrounded the teen and isolated him in the hallway and were able to talk to the boy, who never attempted to flee and still had the bag and gun with him, the lieutenant said.
At one point, the youth "became agitated" and pulled out the gun but did not point it at anyone, the lieutenant said.
Officers fired a single bean-bag round at the youth's torso; the youth's foot was also injured, though it was not clear how. He was treated by on-scene paramedics from the Toledo Fire Department.
The youth was carried out of the school by Toledo police officers and taken to the downtown Safety Building for questioning before he was taken to juvenile lock up.
No shots were fired and no other injuries were reported.
Parents were able to pick up their children at the school at about noon.
Normal school operations will resume Tuesday.
The Stroude youth will face expulsion once the investigation is over, school officials said.
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Statement From Superintendent Of Banks Richard H. Neiman On Decision In Cuomo V. Clearing House
June 29, 2009
New York N.Y.: Richard H. Neiman, Superintendent of Banks for New York State today applauded the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Cuomo v. Clearing House in favor of state authorities.
"I am thrilled that the U.S. Supreme Court has recognized the vital role of the states in consumer protection," said Richard H. Neiman. "This decision is a strong endorsement of states' authority to enforce applicable laws on all financial institutions doing business within their jurisdiction. It is also in-line with the Obama Administration's recent proposal for financial regulatory reform which would further correct overreach in federal preemption."
"By ruling in favor of New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's right to bring judicial enforcement actions, the Supreme Court has removed the unfettered discretion of the Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) that had shielded national banks from state consumer protection laws. States like New York were the first to sound the alarm on predatory lending issues more than 10 years ago. Unfortunately, instead of cooperating, the primary federal regulators thwarted state efforts through preemption, exacerbating the subprime crisis."
"It is now up to Congress to put President Barack Obama's proposal into action and enforce in statute that federal regulations will serve as a floor and not a ceiling to state consumer protections laws. These decisions will only serve to strengthen the dual banking system and ensure that consumers in all states will enjoy the protection of more cops on the financial beat, not less," said Neiman.
The New York State Banking Department is the regulator for all state-chartered banking institutions, virtually all of the United States offices of international banking institutions, all of the State's mortgage brokers, mortgage bankers, check cashers, money transmitters and budget planners. The aggregate assets of the depository institutions supervised by the Banking Department are more than $2.4 trillion.
In addition to regulating banking institutions, the Banking Department is active in informing and educating all New Yorkers on banking matters. To contact the Banking Department, please call 1-877-BANK-NYS or visit our Web site at www.banking.state.ny.us.
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August 5, 2002—In this issue:
- Q. How can I quickly jump to a new Web address in Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE)?
- Q. How can I suppress the standard machine beep noise in Windows 2000 and later?
- Q. How can I disable the Secure Desktop Restriction setting in Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and later?
- Q. How can I prevent services from interacting with the desktop in Windows 2000 and later?
- Q. What administrative permissions do I need to upgrade a system from Windows 2000 to Windows .NET Server (Win.NET Server)?
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This week, I look at how to use a keyboard shortcut to quickly jump to a new Web address in Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE), how to prevent Windows' system beep noise, and how to disable Windows 2000 Service Pack 1's (SP1's) Secure Desktop Restriction setting. I also explain how to prevent services from interacting with the desktop, and I outline the permissions you need to upgrade a Win2K Server machine to Windows .NET Server (Win.NET Server).
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A. To navigate to a new Web page in IE, you can either select a Web site from the Favorites menu or select the Address bar, highlight the current address, then type in a new address. To quickly jump to a new Web address, you can skip the first two steps of this second procedure by pressing Alt+D, which automatically highlights the current address in the Address bar. Type in a new address and press Enter.
A. Even if you mute your system, certain events will still trigger the system beep. To suppress these system-level beeps, perform the following steps:
- Start a registry editor (e.g., regedit.exe).
- Navigate to the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Sound subkey.
- Double-click Beep, set the value to "no", and click OK.
- Close the registry editor.
- Log off and log on for the change to take effect.
A. Users who interactively log on to a computer running Windows 2000 or later can perform tasks that might be security risks, such as gaining access to display and input devices that a computer process with wider-reaching privileges owns. These users then can create a process to capture passwords or sensitive data. For more information about the problem, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS00-200, (Patch Available for "Desktop Separation" Vulnerability,) at the following URL:
Win2K SP1 corrected this vulnerability by adding a Secure Desktop Restriction setting, but the new locked-down functionality might adversely affect certain applications. If your application vendor advises you to disable this security setting, perform the following steps:
- Start a registry editor (e.g., regedit.exe).
- Navigate to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows subkey.
- From the Edit menu, select New, DWORD Value.
- Enter a name of SecureDesktop.
- Double-click the new value, set it to 0 to disable the setting (you can set the value to 1 to reenable the default configuration), then click OK.
- Restart the machine for the change to take effect.
A. Certain services directly interact with the desktop (e.g., to display messages). To stop an individual service's ability to interact, open the Computer Management console (go to Start, Programs, Administrative Tools, Computer Management), open the Services branch (go to Computer Management, Services and Applications, Services), select the service, and clear the "Allow Service to Interact with Desktop" check box. To stop all services (services will still be able to display errors), perform the following steps:
- Start a registry editor (e.g., regedit.exe).
- Navigate to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Windows subkey.
- Double-click NoInteractiveServices, set the value to 1 to stop interaction (the default setting of 0 enables interaction), and click OK.
- Close the registry editor.
- Restart the computer for the change to take effect.
A. The permissions required to upgrade a server from Win2K to Win.NET Server vary depending on the server, its position in the forest, and which domain users use to log on to the network. For all upgrades, you need the ability to
- back up files and directories
- modify firmware environment values
- restore files and directories
- shut down the system
The following tables show which administrative roles have access to domain controllers (DCs) and member servers, depending on whether the administrator is logged on to a root domain or a nonroot domain.
Logged On to the Root Domain ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Role Server in Root Domain | Server in Child Domain --------------------- ---------------------- DC Member Server | DC Member Server ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Enterprise administrator Y N Y N Domain administrator Y Y N N Built-in administrator Y N N N ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Logged On to Nonroot Domain ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Role Server in Root Domain | Server in Child Domain --------------------- ---------------------- DC Member Server | DC Member Server ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Domain administrator N N Y Y Built-in administrator N N Y N -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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"Parents often struggle with their children at bath time. With Dr. Panda Bath Time, kids can learn how fun getting clean can be!"
Chengdu, China (PRWEB) September 08, 2016
Dr. Panda, a leader in the development of award winning interactive apps that help kids learn life skills, announces the launch of their newest game, Dr. Panda Bath Time today. Playing Dr. Panda Bath Time, children will learn all about staying clean and healthy in a fun, interactive way as they help Dr. Panda's friends get cleaned up while learning about good hygiene. Getting clean in the bathtub or shower, washing clothes or going "potty" has never been so much fun.
Many of the most popular Dr. Panda characters will help kids learn how to keep healthy by cleaning up with their fun personalities and expressive reactions. Designed for kids ages 3-5, the game includes six life skill activities as well as lots of Bath Time fun.
"Parents often struggle with their children at bath time. With Dr. Panda Bath Time, kids can learn how fun getting clean can be!" said Tom Buyckx, Chief Commercial Officer for Dr. Panda. "By downloading this interactive app, parents will have their kids eager for bath time every day."
Dr. Panda Bath Time is available for download today on iOS and Android platforms and offers the following key features:
- Learn about hygiene habits through six educational activities.
- See the cute characters respond and express their energetic personalities!
- Brush teeth, comb hair, use the potty and don't forget to wash your hands!
- Soak, scrub, pop bubbles and much more in the bathtub!
- Hop into the shower and make sure the water temperature is right!
- Make sure your clothes are clean using the washing machine!
- Choose what to wear with tons of outfits to choose from.
Dr. Panda is committed to children's safety and Dr. Panda Bath Time does not contain any in-app purchases, or third party advertisements. For more information about Dr. Panda Bath Time and all the fun games that teach life skills from Dr. Panda, please visit http://www.drpanda.com
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Founded in 2012 and located in Chengdu, China, Dr. Panda is a premier developer of fun interactive games for kids that help them learn daily life skills. The company creates premium quality games that entertain children and help them learn about the world. All Dr. Panda games are safe and contain no inappropriate content or in-app purchases. To learn more about us, visit http://www.drpanda.com. Dr. Panda is on Twitter at and on Facebook


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GAMEWELL-FCI Systems meets new standard
Gamewell-FCI announces E3 Series line of fire alarm and emergency communications systems is now listed to ANSI/UL 2572 standard
Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announces its E3 Series® line of fire alarm and emergency communications systems is now listed to Underwriter's Laboratories' (ANSI/UL) 2572 standard. A new requirement for all types of mass notification systems, ANSI/UL 2572 mandates equipment testing and performance standards for these systems. "All equipment will have to be tested and listed to this standard before they can affix a UL label to their equipment," says Mike Madden, national sales manager for Gamewell-FCI. "This allows engineers, designers and fire officials to choose only equipment that's been thoroughly tested and proven to provide the protection for the projects they're responsible for."
In October 2011, the formal 2572 standard for Control and Communications Units of Mass Notification Systems was approved by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) and UL as a true standard to which equipment should be tested. With the new standard's effective date set as April 10, 2015, manufacturers were given time to update equipment before submitting for UL 2572 testing.
"We've always paid close attention to these standards when designing our products," states Brian Carlson, strategic product manager for Gamewell-FCI. "That attention has paid off now that so little change is needed to make existing E3 Series systems fully compliant to 2572. Many others in the industry will have to add assorted new hardware and software to comply with the standard."
Prior to the final, 230-page standard, Subject 2572 "Outline of Investigation" was circulated throughout the industry and manufacturers were allowed to submit equipment to be tested and listed to this Outline. Madden asserts this initial testing trial to the standard's Outline has caused confusion among many in the industry.
"The initial Outline was only 54 pages long. You can bet there are differences between that original document and the final standard," states Madden. "Now some manufacturers are telling customers they are listed, but not telling them they are only listed to the Outline. The easiest way to verify is to go to the UL website and see if the product is listed to the outline or the ANSI/UL 2572 standard."
Considering ANSI/UL 2572 specifies standards for the quality of equipment that comprise a mass notification (a.k.a. emergency communications) system, the new 2013 edition of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm & Signaling Code, calls out the ANSI/UL 2572 standard when referencing control units for Emergency Communications Systems. The connection of both standards underlines the importance of each, particularly to those specifying, designing and inspecting these systems.
The E3 Series fire alarm and emergency communications systems from Gamewell-FCI provide advanced fire protection with an integrated system for controlling mass notifications in and outside of a facility or campus. This combined approach offers one, cost-effective solution that is designed to stringent standards to be highly survivable while continually supervising itself for faults. A UL 2572 listing and compliance with NFPA 72 code also means Gamewell-FCI's E3 Series systems meet strict requirements surrounding performance, power back-up, and regular testing and maintenance. In addition to audio announcements, E3 Series systems can control the creation and delivery of communications via high-powered strobes, LED signage, computer pop-ups, email, SMS text alerts, and more.
For more information on mass notification standards or to request a demonstration of the E3 Series systems' fire alarm and mass notification capabilities in relation to a specific project, reach out to a Gamewell-FCI local manager.


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Following the success of the previous two editions of the Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice, UNITAR is pleased to announce the third edition of its Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice.
From September 2017 to August 2018, 10 two-day Core Diplomatic Training workshops will be delivered in Geneva, Switzerland. Candidates participating in the Executive Diploma will have the possibility to attend all of these 10 two-day workshops during this period.
The Executive Diploma represents an unparalleled opportunity for diplomats and other key actors in the multilateral system to strengthen their capacities and knowledge in the practice of diplomacy. Being awarded an Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice will not only improve career opportunities of successful candidates, but also expand the reach of their global network.
Each individual workshop will have a specific set of learning objectives, but the learning objectives of the diploma as a whole are as follows:
- Develop a critical understanding of contemporary bilateral and multilateral diplomacy challenges;
- Demonstrate a comprehensive, substantive and practical knowledge of the United Nations system, Human Rights, climate change diplomacy, economic diplomacy, diplomatic protocol, conference diplomacy and multilateral negotiation;
- Critically evaluate strengths and weaknesses related to negotiation skills and techniques, drafting, negotiating and adopting UN resolutions, leadership skills, public speaking and media relations;
- Produce a research paper that extends beyond the theoretical content of a workshop and relates to participants' professional work;
- Perform efficiently and effectively in both bilateral and multilateral working environments with increased confidence.
The proposed Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice will require participants to complete at least 8 of the 10 two- day workshops between September 2017 to August 2018.
1. Effective Writing- September 2017
2. Climate Change Diplomacy- October 2017
3. Negotiation Skills and Techniques- November 2017
4. Conference Diplomacy and Multilateral Negotiations- December 2017
5. Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette- January 2018
6. International Human Rights Protection and Promotion- February 2018
7. Public Speaking- March 2018
8. Economic Diplomacy- April 2018
9. Negotiating, Drafting and Adopting UN Resolutions- May 2018
10. Leadership Skills- June 2018
Please note that workshop content and dates are subject to modification.
You can find further information on the content in the following brochure: Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice 2017-2018.
- Participants are required to attend at least 8 of the 10 Core Diplomatic Training (CDT) workshops offered by UNITAR from September 2017 to August 2018
- Participants will also complete simulation exercises during the workshops, which trainers will assess in accordance with the learning objectives of each workshop on a pass or fail basis.
- At the end of each workshop, participants will have to complete the level 1 evaluation (participants feedback questionnaire) and the level 2 evaluation (to measure the improvement in participants' level of knowledge, skills and competencies at the end of training event compared to the beginning);
- In exceptional circumstances, it will be possible for participants who cannot attend 8 workshops, to take up to 2 of the Multilateral Diplomacy Programme's (MDP) e-Learning courses instead of 2 CDT workshops. Participants who opt to do so will have to attend 6 face-to-face workshops and 2 e-learning courses, for an overall total of at least 8 face-to-face and online activities;
- Where a participant has opted to replace a face-to-face workshop with an e-learning course, the successful completion of the course will be the criteria for evaluation. The maximum number of face-to-face workshops that can be replaced by e-learning courses is 2;
- All participants will also have to submit a final research report by August 1st, 2018. The research paper will be based on the material covered in one of the workshops. Participants are expected to write a 3,000-5,000 words paper (excluding bibliography and footnotes). Titles and learning objectives of each paper will be decided and approved in consultation with the trainer from the relevant CDT workshop. Participants are strongly encouraged to relate the topic to their work. Research papers will be submitted on the Moodle platform by August 1, and technical assistance will be provided by the MDP Team. Research papers will be graded by the supervisor on a pass or fail basis, according to the degree to which the trainer assesses the participants to have met the learning objectives of the research paper set with the candidate and the learning objectives of the diploma more broadly.
The primary target audience for the Executive Diploma is the diplomatic community in Geneva. Other interested participants (staff of international, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, diplomatic academies and foreign service training institutions, as well as academics and private sector professionals) will be considered, and UNITAR will make a selection based on the applications it receives.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements to be accepted for the Executive Diploma are the following ones:
- Bachelor's Degree;
- 2-3 years of relevant professional experience;
- Proficiency in English.
Fee and Fee Reductions
The fee for the Diploma is 8000 USD.
UNITAR is pleased to announce that participants from low and middle income countries are eligible for a limited number of fee reductions upon request.
UNITAR will make a selection based on the applications it receives.
The workload is estimate to be 200 hours for the whole duration of the Diploma.
- Of these, a minimum of 128 hours will be dedicated to face-to-face workshops or e-learning courses; each 2 day workshop will last 14 hours in total;
- Approximately 50% of the time in each workshop will be dedicated to presentations and discussion, while the remaining 50% will be simulation exercises; and
- The remaining 60 hours are set aside for participants to draft their research paper and discuss improvements with their respective supervisors.
For more information, please write an email to firstname.lastname@example.com or call +41 22 91 78 805 or visit www.unitar.org/cdt.
More information in the following link: http://unitar.org/sites/default/files/uploads/executive_diploma_in_diplomatic_practice_geneva_2017.pdf
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Travelling towards the Golden Light
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Yoke Matze began as a self-taught photographer and started her career in1970 as a photojournalist in her hometown Gouda in the Netherlands where she also ran her own art gallery. In 1982 Yoke settled in London where she studied for a BA degree in photography at the University of Westminster. After some years working as a professional photographer, specialising in architecture and portrait photography, she returned to work on a M.A. in Design and Media Arts in 1998, which she completed in 1998. In 1987, the Greater London Arts awarded her a grant for her photographic work on Burial rituals in London. Yoke's work has been exhibited in the UK and abroad including the Netherlands, U.S.A, Germany, Ireland, and Russia. Her work is in collections in the United Kingdom and The Netherlands, including: the Museum of London, the Theatre Museum in London, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, the Prentenkabinet of the University of Leiden, the Municipal Museums in The Hague and Gouda.


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This is my new wedding dress (to wear to others' weddings!). Months ago I saw KatieC's Cynthia Rowley's black ruffle dress and I fell in love with that big neck ruffle. The pattern was only available in South Africa about 6 months later so I made this dress for my oldest friend's wedding in March and have since worn it to another wedding, and hope to wear it again soon! I must be honest – the fit of this pattern really gave my grief – I just don't find Simplicity's patterns fit me well?! and I hate that so often the necklines and arms don't have proper facings but rather bias strips :-( I had to take the shoulders up on the top, cut the armhole's lower, the neck was a bit wide and the waist was way too small if I'd cut it to my size!? I am very happy with how it turned out after all that (at times painful) effort, I think this pattern is a real winner other than the fitting issues… I'm not a huge fan of altering and get impatient! so here's hoping many more wedding bells ring so I get to dance in my electric blue dress.
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Blue taffeta (I lined the skirt with ponjee lining)
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Dec 16, 2010, 04.04 PMby neama
I've had this pattern for several months now, and bought a gorgeous royal blue taffeta for it – slightly darker than yours. The hints are great & will be a fab help whenever I finally start into it. Well done:)
May 16, 2010, 01.09 AMby erdronen
so pretty! definitely worth the hassle :) I have this pattern and just got some fabric that just could be perfect for it… and I happen to have some weddings coming up… I may just make it up! I love seeing it finished and what a fantastic color (especially on you!). great job!
May 13, 2010, 05.22 AMby yesicap416
love this ..=] i will sooo make this. but i make my own patterns lets see how it goess..!
May 12, 2010, 05.35 PMby hyunjoo
This is beautiful! I made one for a company dinner last year, and I think I like the blue more than the lavender I had made!
I am in the process of making another with ivory shantung to wear to a family function.
I was going to make 5 for the bridesmaids, but my sewing mentor is making them :D as her wedding gift … a more than generous gift …!
Great work!!!
May 12, 2010, 02.04 PMby hannahbabesuk
I have just finished this!!! Taking some pics of it next week!!! I found the sizings funny also but impressed with the final thing.
Well done you- lovely lovely colour!
May 12, 2010, 04.31 AMby sewithought
I've had this pattern in my pile for months now and I had yet to be inspired to work on it but you have definitely changed that!! Super amazing work!!
May 12, 2010, 02.15 AMby storres56
You look great. The color is stunning on you.
May 11, 2010, 08.39 PMby sewella
It turned out fantastic albeit your alterations and annoyance with the pattern! I love the neck ruffle! Another gorgeous creation from you!!
May 11, 2010, 08.16 PMby vintagegalThis turned out beautifully, despite your grief with the pattern! I just bought this pattern myself, and your comments will be very helpful; I also don't like bias strip facings, so it is nice to know I will have to plan extra time to do this dress my way. Thanks! Kim
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By Richard N. Waldman, MD
President, The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Adolescence—the period between puberty and adulthood—is a challenging and sometimes confusing stage of life. Many teens—and parents—find discussions about their changing bodies to be so embarrassing or awkward that they skip having them altogether. Instead, teens often look for answers from friends or classmates who are equally as uninformed.
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Problems that may require early intervention such as eating disorders and weight issues, blood pressure problems, and mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and abuse, can also be addressed.
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At the appointment, parent and teen can be greeted together. They will receive a thorough explanation of the visit, and discuss issues related to doctor-patient confidentiality. The rest of the visit will continue with the teen and her ob-gyn alone to ensure privacy, but if the teen requests, her parent can remain.
The ob-gyn will perform a general physical exam, consisting of a visual breast exam and an external genital exam. A pelvic exam is not necessary unless a teen has a medical history of abnormal puberty, abnormal bleeding or discharge, or abdominal or pelvic pain. Most sexually active teens can be screened for STDs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, using a urine test and most young women do not need to have a Pap test until age 21.
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ISLE OF WIGHT, Va. – Animal control officers set up cameras in the backyard of an Isle of Wight home after homeowners claimed they saw spider monkeys in their back yard.
Homeowner Amanda Jones Williams said she caught three monkeys on video last Wednesday morning after she and her son saw them climbing a tree. In the video, you can't make out what it is, but you do see something move from branch to branch in a fruit tree. At one point, several plums fall to the ground.
Williams' son said he saw two large adult monkeys and what looked to be a baby monkey.
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Isle of Wight County Animal Control and Bear Path Acres community managers set up traps in the Williams' backyard. Nearly a week after traps were set up, they still sit empty and untouched.
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Christian Bale, known for his ability to transform for his movie roles, has done it again.
The actor attended the premiere of his film "Hostiles" at the Toronto International Film Festival on Monday night, sporting a drastically different look including bleached eyebrows.
The makeover is for Bale's role as Dick Cheney in the upcoming biopic about the former vice president of the United States, reportedly titled "Backseat."
The actor also gained weight for the role, telling Variety he's just been "eating a lot of pies" to prepare.
Christian Bale says he's been eating "lots of pies" to look like former VP Dick Cheney for upcoming film #VarietyStudio presented by @attpic.twitter.com/kc6jxINLZZ— Variety (@Variety) September 12, 2017
The "American Psycho" star first debuted his Cheney makeover at the Telluride Film Festival last week, where he was also promoting "Hostiles."
Bale will star alongside Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell in the Cheney biopic directed my Adam McKay, who previously worked with Bale on "The Big Short."
- This article originally appeared on HuffPost.


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Recording information: May 18, 1999
Release Date: May 18, 1999
Label: Stretch Records
Genre: Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Fusion, Jazz-Rock
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1. High Life
2. Panda's Dream
3. Swunk
4. A Simple Prayer
5. Cape Fear
6. Wet Skin
7. Synergy
8. Where's My Paradise
9. Lucky Seven
10. Swamp Thing
11. Cultural Concurrence
12. Tower '99
Dave Weckl - drums, tambourine, percussion
Brandon Fields - soprano, tenor & baritone saxophones, keyboards, synthesizer
Jay Oliver - organ, keyboards, synthesizer
Buzz Feiten - electric, nylon string & steel string guitars
Tom Kennedy - bass
Dave Weckl's fifth CD would have been just another good one in a string of many save one thing: the addition of guitar great Buzz Feiten to his usual outstanding rhythm section of Tommy Kennedy on bass and Jay Oliver on keyboards. Feiten's playing and writing talents lifted this release to a level not quite achieved since, giving the whole set an electric edge you can both hear and feel. This CD was recorded on the heels of an extensive tour, and I can only imagine the on stage excitement and creativity that led to such an outstanding musical set.
Audio Quality
Audio quality is outstanding throughout, driven by Weckl's accomplished studio techniques and penchant for perfection. High Life is signature Dave Weckl, with an African-inspired drum groove over a tight rhythm section ending in a ridiculous drum solo. Panda's Dream is one of those Buzz Feiten tunes that makes this CD unique; it features a rock groove and guitar lead that makes this one of my all-time favorite Dave Weckl tunes. Swunk features a kind of half-time driving swing famous among drummers (and made popular by Weather Report) for how fun it is to play; checkout the full-blown straight-time swing under a good sax solo. A Simple Prayer is a Feiten ballad featuring a dreamy acoustic guitar. Cape Fear is an interesting groove with a haunting guitar melody, but nothing prepares you for the killer bass solo that ends the tune. After an opening bass solo, the title cut (Synergy) makes you want to get up and dance, and is also one of my favorites on the CD. Where's My Paradise is a second ballad written by Feiten and Oliver featuring some nice acoustic guitar work. Swamp Thing is another rocker featuring Buzz Feiten with a great horn lead, and quickly became one of my all-time favorite Dave Weckl tunes. If you're keeping count, that's two (2!) tracks off of one CD that made my "all-time favorite" list, and both are either written or co-written by Buzz Feiten featuring solos by the same. The last two cuts are really throw-aways for me: Cultural Concurrence is the obligatory Dave Weckl triggered drum solo, and Tower '99 is a re-work of Tower Of Inspiration off of his first CD (Master Plan). It's a nice groove, but I recommend checking out the original that features a killer horn arrangement.
There are a lot of solid cuts on this CD, comprising almost 70 minutes of music! Excellent liner notes along with some nice band pictures elevate the "features" rating to a 5 for this release. This is one of my two or three favorite Dave Weckl CD's, and I always find myself hoping for the return of Buzz Feiten to his recording band.
Although Dave Weckl is an excellent drummer, not all of his recordings have been excellent. In the 1990s, you never knew if you would find something exciting or mundane on a Weckl album. But this fusion/soul-jazz disc turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Synergy, in fact, is the drummer's most consistently satisfying CD. Excessive producing was a major problem on some of his previous releases, but this time he generally avoids overproducing and goes for a real band sound. Joined by tenor and soprano saxman Brandon Fields, keyboardist Jay Oliver, guitarist Buzz Feiten, and electric bassist Tom Kennedy, Weckl has a solid team to work with and emphasizes improvisation and honest-to-God playing not high-tech studio gloss. Weckl's band sounds quite cohesive on a diverse, unpredictable outing that ranges from the funky "Wet Skin" and the Latin-influenced title song to the ominous "Cape Fear" and the delicate "A Simple Prayer." If you could purchase only one of Weckl's 1990s albums, Synergy would be the best choice
The Dave Weckl Band returns with their second release, "", to find a more diverse and exciting forray into instumental soundscapes. If the first release, "Rhythm of the Soul", gave you a thrill, this album will blow you clean out of your chair. Of course, this album will be snatched up by musicians, due to the impressive lineup, but the general jazz afficionado will also be stunned at the level of playing and compsition this release has to offer. "Highlife" starts out the album with a joyus 12/8 stomp that preludes the fun to come. "Panda's Dream", a composition offered from guitar legend Buzz Feiten, soars with beautiful tones and melodies. Another happy musical brawl, "Swunk" is a fast-paced mix of (of course) funk and swing. Rapidly changing through paces, it's nearly 5 minutes are over just leaving you wanting more. Finally, a lovely reprieve with another Feiten composition, "A Simple Prayer". "Cape Fear" is an ominous jam leading off with Tom Kennedy on bass and Dave chugging like a demented carnival train. That should give you an idea of this moody jam. A song that would do ol' JB proud, ("Say it Loud!") "Wet Skin" is a tribute to the sound that Dave grew up to. The aptly title track, "Synergy", is a wonderful showcase of a myriad of different styles from latin, jazz, and funk. The jazz ballad, "Where's My Paradise", (God, that man Buzz can write!) is a beautiful example of the maturity that this band has come into. Now, what's a drummer's album without an odd-time groove? "Lucky Seven", a Brandon Fields composition, is the tricky meter 7/4 that we as musicians have come to love. Back it up with such funky sax, a person could almost dance to this. Then watch them start snapping their fingers. (Giggle here!) One of my personal favorites, "Swamp Thing", incorporates the New Orleans funk with purposeful melody lines that drive this tune. Just sit there. I dare you. Ahh, the last bastion; the drum solo. "Cultural Concurrence" is a dizzying display of ethnic percussion and drum set mastery. Beginning with tribal triplets, it quickly spins on one heel into a slamming 4/4 of an onslaught of Dave's latest bag 'o' tricks. Just about laid down the sticks after this track. (Naaaaaah!) The only tune performed from Dave's past albums, "Tower '99" is a return visit to "Tower of Inspiration" from his album "Master Plan". Revamped, and giving the indelible stamp of the whole band, this send-up to the Tower of Power influences Dave grew up with, is a fitting transition from the past to the bright future this collective has in front of them. All in all, this is a album that doesn't sacrifice groove and feel for the technical wizardry. Challenging as well as fun to listen to makes "Synergy" a shining gem in any music lovers collection.
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