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Randy Lewis is back writing for the Hero Complex. Here's his look back at the Lizard King of Japanese cinema…
The 2004 theatrical reissue of the original 1954 Japanese version of "Gojira," which washed up on U.S. shores two years later in re-edited form as "Godzilla, King of the Monsters," gave American audiences lots to rethink about the monster-movie classic.
With the restoration of 40 minutes of footage deleted for its stateside release and partially replaced with 20 minutes of new scenes built around the insertion of American actor Raymond Burr, as reporter Steve Martin, the movie and its antinuclear theme come through more powerfully, even though Gojira remains an actor in a rubbery suit stomping his way through miniaturized Japanese cities and villages.
The original "Gojira" comes to Blu-ray disc this week in a new high-definition transfer accompanied by an illuminating audio commentary and two entertaining featurettes that also were included with a deluxe DVD set released in 2007. The visual quality is generally crisp and strikingly clear, although nighttime scenes are still somewhat dicey in this low-budget black-and-white film.
Lifelong Godzilla fans Steve Ryfle (author of "Japan's Favorite Mon-Star: The Unauthorized Biography of Godzilla") and Ed Godziszewski ("The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Godzilla") offer boatloads of insight into the background of "Gojira" director Ishiro Honda, who had witnessed first-hand the destruction inflicted by the American atomic bombs dropped on Japan in 1945. They note that Honda's message in "Gojira" wasn't specifically anti-U.S., but unequivocally antinuclear, Gojira representing the unknown horrors that can be unleashed with the use of technology that humankind doesn't fully understand.
They also point out that U.S. studio officials who re-edited it — to make it more palatable for American audiences of the '50s — always stated that there was no political agenda behind their choices of what to trim to make way for their added scenes. Yet, they consistently eliminated scenes in which the subject of H-bomb testing is debated by Japanese politicians, scientists, military officials and citizens. Separate mini-documentaries by Godziszewski about the development of the Gojira story and the creation of the suit used in the movie include intriguing details such as the Disney-like story boarding said to be a first in Japanese cinema.
Because those featurettes have been available previously, the biggest advantage in the Blu-ray edition may be the hi-res sound. From Gojira's signature metallic roar to the ultra-low-register notes of the contrabass clarinet used in the musical theme that anticipates each of his destructive appearances, the audio track is all the more visceral through a good home sound system.
Even 55 years down the road, there's still nothing quite like the roar of Gojira.
–Randy Lewis
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Tim Burton's graveyard cabaret: A look back at 13 films
J.J. Abrams talks about the next "Star Trek" film
Robert Rodriguez has a "crazy intense" script for "Predator" reboot
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WILMINGTON, Mass. — The cameras, microphones and digital recorders, along with their holders, waited patiently by his locker in the Bruins' locker room at Ristuccia Arena.
Sure, previous first-round picks Joe Colborne and Jordan Caron, and newly acquired Boston University standout David Warsofsky, also drew a media crowd after the first day of Boston's development camp. But no one attracted more attention than No. 2 overall draft pick Tyler Seguin.
Seguin didn't seem to mind it. He has to be used to being a focal point after a season of jockeying for the top two spots on the NHL draft prospects list with Taylor Hall and then getting the nod second by Boston last month. He came off as humble as he talked about the possibility of making the team in the fall and signing an NHL contract. And he was eager to blend in with the rest of Boston's top prospects and get down to business this week.
However, Seguin will never really be just one of the guys. He'll always be the one the Bruins have the most riding on and the one the team expects will be a centerpiece of its NHL club for years, or even a decade, to come. There's no doubt that might wear on Seguin as things unfold, but it's all right with some of his camp participants.
"They're going to pay more attention [to him]. I'm going to do the best that I can even if the media isn't all on me. I think that's a good thing to be under the radar," said Caron.
"I feel for what he's been going. I'm sure he'll get it a lot more than I [did]," added Colborne, who was obviously the center of attention the last two years after going 16th overall in '08. "Just talking to him the last few days, he's really grounded. And hopefully he'll be a great player for us in the near future and for a long time."
Players, in particular ones still in their teens, are fans just like everyone else. They've read about Seguin's potential and have already seen some of what he can do on television and the Web. Now they'll get a chance to rub elbows with him until development camp ends Saturday.
"I'm pretty interested [to see him]," said defenseman Matt Bartkowski, who joined Boston via trade during last season. "I haven't had a chance to talk to the kid, but I know a lot about him, obviously. He's pretty high-profile. So I'm just interested to see him skate and play with him a little bit."
Colborne knows this could be the start of a beautiful partnership that might one day end with the Bruins walking off into the sunset with a Stanley Cup in tow.
"I've seen a lot of him lately. He's been getting a lot of press. And every single person I've talked to in the organization and talking with some of the guys I knew that played with him, he's a class individual and obviously a great player – you guys all know that, I know that," said Colborne. "So I'm looking forward to hopefully getting to know him a lot better this week and maybe start a relationship that'll last our whole career."


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Skyline boys 0-3 at Classic; girls 2-1
The Skyline boys dropped both of their weekend contests at the T-Bird classic. Friday they fell 66-35 to Sedgwick and Saturday they dropped a 57-26 match to Pretty Prairie.
The Skyline girls fared better at the Classic, edging Sedgwick on Friday 30-28 for their 2nd victory of the tournament to set up a championship showdown with Pretty Prairie on Saturday night.
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32 CFR Appendix C to Part 80, Hearing Procedures
This appendix establishes adjudicative requirements whereby the parents of infants, toddlers, preschool children, and children who are covered by this part and, as the case may be, the cognizant Military Department or Section 6 School System are afforded impartial due process hearings and administrative appeals on the early intervention services or identification, evaluation, and educational placement of, and the free appropriate public education provided to, such children by the Department of Defense, in accordance with Pub. L. 101-476, as amended, 20 U.S.C. sec. 1401et seq.; Pub. L. 81-874, sec. 6, as amended, 20 U.S.C. sec. 241; Pub. L. 97-35, sec. 505(c), 20 U.S.C. sec. 241 note; and Pub. L. 102-119, sec. 23, 20 U.S.C. sec. 241(a).
1. The Directorate for the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) shall have administrative responsibility for the proceedings authorized by this appendix.
2. This appendix shall be administered to ensure that the findings, judgments, and determinations made are prompt, fair, and impartial.
3. Impartial hearing officers, who shall be DOHA Administrative Judges, shall be appointed by the Director, DOHA, and shall be attorneys who are independent of the Section 6 School System or the Military Department concerned in proceedings conducted under this appendix. A parent shall have the right to be represented in such proceedings, at no cost to the government, by counsel and by persons with special knowledge or training with respect to the problems of individuals with disabilities. DOHA Department Counsel normally shall appear and represent the Section 6 School System in proceedings conducted under this appendix, when such proceedings involve a preschool child or child. When an infant or toddler is involved, the Military Department responsible under this part for delivering early intervention services shall either provide its own counsel or request counsel from DOHA.
1. Mediation can be initiated by either a parent or, as appropriate, the Military Department concerned or the Section 6 School System to resolve informally a disagreement on the early intervention services for an infant or toddler or the identification, evaluation, educational placement of, or the free appropriate public education provided to, a preschool child or child. The cognizant Military Department, rather than the Section 6 School System, shall participate in mediation involving early intervention services. Mediation shall consist of, but not be limited to, an informal discussion of the differences between the parties in an effort to resolve those differences. The parents and the appropriate school or Military Department officials may attend mediation sessions.
2. Mediation must be conducted, attempted, or refused in writing by a parent of the infant, toddler, preschool child or child whose early intervention or special education services (including related services) are at issue before a request for, or initiation of, a hearing authorized by this appendix. Any request by the Section 6 School System or Military Department for a hearing under this appendix shall state how this requirement has been satisfied. No stigma may be attached to the refusal of a parent to mediate or to an unsuccessful attempt to mediate.
a. Should mediation be refused or otherwise fail to resolve the issues on the provision of early intervention services or a free, appropriate public education to a disabled infant, toddler, preschool child or child or the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of such an individual, the parent or either the school principal, on behalf of the Section 6 School System, or the military medical treatment facility commander, on behalf of the Military Department having jurisdiction over the infant or toddler, may request and shall receive a hearing before a hearing officer to resolve the matter. The parents of an infant, toddler, preschool child or child and the Section 6 School System or Military Department concerned shall be the only parties to a hearing conducted under this appendix.
b. The party seeking the hearing shall submit a written request, in the form of a petition, setting forth the facts, issues, and proposed relief, to the Director, DOHA. The petitioner shall deliver a copy of the petition to the opposing party (that is, the parent or the school principal, on behalf of the Section 6 School System, or the military medical treatment facility commander, on behalf of the Military Department), either in person or by first-class mail, postage prepaid. Delivery is complete upon mailing. When the Section 6 School System or Military Department petitions for a hearing, it shall inform the other parties of the deadline for filing an answer under paragraph D.1.c. of this appendix, and shall provide the other parties with a copy of this part.
c. An opposing party shall submit an answer to the petition to the Director, DOHA, with a copy to the petitioner, within 15 calendar days of receipt of the petition. The answer shall be as full and complete as possible, addressing the issues, facts, and proposed relief. The submission of the answer is complete upon mailing.
d. Within 10 calendar days after receiving the petition, the Director, DOHA, shall assign a hearing officer, who then shall have jurisdiction over the resulting proceedings. The Director, DOHA, shall forward all pleadings to the hearing officer.
e. The questions for adjudication shall be based on the petition and the answer, provided that a party may amend a pleading if the amendment is filed with the hearing officer and is received by the other parties at least 5 calendar days before the hearing.
f. The Director, DOHA, shall arrange for the time and place of the hearing, and shall provide administrative support. Such arrangements shall be reasonably convenient to the parties.
g. The purpose of a hearing is to establish the relevant facts necessary for the hearing officer to reach a fair and impartial determination of the case. Oral and documentary evidence that is relevant and material may be received. The technical rules of evidence shall be relaxed to permit the development of a full evidentiary record, with the Federal Rules of Evidence (28 U.S.C.) serving as a guide.
h. The hearing officer shall be the presiding officer, with judicial powers to manage the proceeding and conduct the hearing. Those powers shall include the authority to order an independent evaluation of the child at the expense of the Section 6 School System or Military Department concerned and to call and question witnesses.
i. Those normally authorized to attend a hearing shall be the parents of the individual with disabilities, the counsel and personal representative of the parents, the counsel and professional employees of the Section 6 School System or Military Department concerned, the hearing officer, and a person qualified to transcribe or record the proceedings. The hearing officer may permit other persons to attend the hearing, consistent with the privacy interests of the parents and the individual with disabilities, provided the parents have the right to an open hearing upon waiving in writing their privacy rights and those of the individual with disabilities.
j. A verbatim transcription of the hearing shall be made in written or electronic form and shall become a permanent part of the record. A copy of the written transcript or electronic record of the hearing shall be made available to a parent upon request and without cost. The hearing officer may allow corrections to the written transcript or electronic recording for the purpose of conforming it to actual testimony after adequate notice of such changes is given to all parties.
k. The hearing officer's decision of the case shall be based on the record, which shall include the petition, the answer, the written transcript or the electronic recording of the hearing, exhibits admitted into evidence, pleadings or correspondence properly filed and served on all parties, and such other matters as the hearing officer may include in the record, provided that such matter is made available to all parties before the record is closed under paragraph D.1.m. of this appendix.
l. The hearing officer shall make a full and complete record of a case presented for adjudication.
m. The hearing officer shall decide when the record in a case is closed.
n. The hearing officer shall issue findings of fact and render a decision in a case not later than 50 calendar days after being assigned to the case, unless a discovery request under section D.2. of this appendix is pending.
a. Full and complete discovery shall be available to parties to the proceeding, with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (28 U.S.C.) serving as a guide.
b. If voluntary discovery cannot be accomplished, a party seeking discovery may file a motion to accomplish discovery, provided such motion is founded on the relevance and materiality of the proposed discovery to the issues. An order granting discovery shall be enforceable as is an order compelling testimony or the production of evidence.
c. A copy of the written or electronic transcription of a deposition taken by the Section 6 School System or Military Department concerned shall be made available free of charge to a parent.
a. All witnesses testifying at the hearing shall be advised that it is a criminal offense knowingly and willfully to make a false statement or representation to a Department or Agency of the United States Government as to any matter within the jurisdiction of the Department or Agency. All witnesses shall be subject to cross-examination by the parties.
b. A party calling a witness shall bear the witness' travel and incidental expenses associated with testifying at the hearing. The Section 6 School System or Military Department concerned shall pay such expenses when a witness is called by the hearing officer.
c. The hearing officer may issue an order compelling the attendance of witnesses or the production of evidence upon the hearing officer's own motion or, if good cause be shown, upon motion of a party.
d. When the hearing officer determines that a person has failed to obey an order to testify or to produce evidence, and such failure is in knowing and willful disregard of the order, the hearing officer shall so certify.
e. The party or the hearing officer seeking to compel testimony or the production of evidence may, upon the certification provided for in paragraph D.3.d. of the section, file an appropriate action in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with the hearing officer's order.
a. The hearing officer shall make written findings of fact and shall issue a decision setting forth the questions presented, the resolution of those questions, and the rationale for the resolution. The hearing officer shall file the findings of fact and decision with the Director, DOHA, with a copy to the parties.
b. The Director, DOHA, shall forward to the Director, Section 6 Schools or the Military Department concerned and the Domestic Advisory Panel copies, with all personally identifiable information deleted, of the hearing officer's findings of fact and decision or, in cases that are administratively appealed, of the final decision of the DOHA Appeal Board.
c. The hearing officer shall have the authority to impose financial responsibility for early intervention services, educational placements, evaluations, and related services under his or her findings of fact and decision.
d. The findings of fact and decision of the hearing officer shall become final unless a notice of appeal is filed under section F.1. of this appendix. The Section 6 School System or Military Department concerned shall implement a decision as soon as practicable after it becomes final.
1. At the request of a parent of the infant, toddler, preschool child or child when early intervention or special educational (including related) services are at issue, the requirement for a hearing may be waived, and the case may be submitted to the hearing officer on written documents filed by the parties. The hearing officer shall make findings of fact and issue a decision within the period fixed by paragraph D.1.n. of this appendix.
2. The Section 6 School System or Military Department concerned may oppose a request to waive the hearing. In that event, the hearing officer shall rule on the request.
3. Documents submitted to the hearing officer in a case determined without a hearing shall comply with paragraph D.1.g. of this appendix. A party submitting such documents shall provide copies to all other parties.
1. A party may appeal the hearing officer's findings of fact and decision by filing a written notice of appeal with the Director, DOHA, within 5 calendar days of receipt of the findings of fact and decision. The notice of appeal must contain the appellant's certification that a copy of the notice of appeal has been provided to all other parties. Filing is complete upon mailing.
2. Within 10 calendar days of the filing the notice of appeal, the appellant shall submit a written statement of issues and arguments to the Director, DOHA, with a copy to the other parties. The other parties shall submit a reply or replies to the Director, DOHA, within 15 calendar days of receiving the statement, and shall deliver a copy of each reply to the appellant. Submission is complete upon mailing.
3. The Director, DOHA, shall refer the matter on appeal to the DOHA Appeal Board. It shall determine the matter, including the making of interlocutory rulings, within 60 calendar days of receiving timely submitted replies under section F.2. of this appendix. The DOHA Appeal Board may require oral argument at a time and place reasonable convenient to the parties.
4. The determination of the DOHA Appeal Board shall be a final administrative decision and shall be in written form. It shall address the issues presented and set forth a rationale for the decision reached. A determination denying the appeal of a parent in whole or in part shall state that the parent has the right under Pub. L. 101-476, as amended, to bring a civil action on the matters in dispute in a district court of the United States without regard to the amount in controversy.
5. No provision of this part or other DoD guidance may be construed as conferring a further right of administrative review. A party must exhaust all administrative remedies afforded by this appendix before seeking judicial review of a determination made under this appendix.
The Director, DOHA, shall ensure that final decisions in cases arising under this Appendix are published and indexed to protect the privacy rights of the parents who are parties in those cases and the children of such parents, in accordance with 32 CFR part 310.


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Happy birthday, dude! I hope everything is well in your end
Today was a good day. First Soundgarden: The Classic Albums Selection box set arrived in the mail (It's missing Ultramega OK, but I still got Louder Than Love, Badmotorfinger, Superunknown, Down on the Upside and Live on I-5 for a great price; the albums haven't been remastered so the sound is exactly like it was on the original releases) and then I got a piece of Days Go By album cover
Oh, and I'm seeing Kyuss Lives again, they are playing in our capital on monday
How are things going for you?
Congrats on getting a job, and also for getting accepted at the Uni. I've decided i'll change my study, i've sent an application a few months ago - for Geography. I was rather good at it in highschool, maybe i'll do better there than i did at Archaeology. Hopefully i'll get accepted (it's likely that i will get in, as i'll be an exceptional student so i'll pay for my scholarship myself, luckilly i've saved up enough money).
Anyway, The Redestructed is gonna be recording a few new demo songs this summer. And some of our new material is really daring, we've set the bar really high with one of our songs (it's gonna be a 6+ minutes long epic, fast with lots of metal influences)
So, a few weeks ago i finally got that Jar Of Flies/Sap double LP. unfortunately it was just a regular re-release version on black vinyl (the limited edition colored ones were sold out, and aren't exactly easy to get). It's still 180 gram audiophile pressing, so i'm pretty happy with it
Oh, and yesterday i bought the QOTSA self-titled CD (remastered version of course). It's a bit louder than the original (which i have in downloaded form), but i'm not complaining, because this was probably my only option if i ever wanted to own an actual copy of this album. And the bonus tracks are pretty neat . Overall a great album.
Looking through boxes with random stuff that was put into them decades (and more) ago might result in some exciting discoveries. Like The Beatles: No. 1 EP 7-inch vinyl, original first issue from 1963 (with songs from Please, Please Me album). I've checked multiple internet sources, and it really seems to be the actual 1st release of that EP. And for a vinyl that is almost 50 years old, it doesn't look bad at all. Actually i think it's in a pretty good shape.
How some small things can just make your day
Oh, and congratulations on getting a new job! I hope you'll be as happy with it as i am with my current job
Though i think there are some errors on that setlist - 50 million year trip is missing, and they did play that song too. Song count up by one
Also, are you familiar with Waxy? If not, check them out, another great band from the Palm Desert scene (just check out this song and be blown away: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W1qrQ4vE4U). Their newest album (which i now have) was released this year, and is their second self-titled album, but there's no much info about it anywhere. Anyway, it's in a mostly red digipack, with Waxy written on the front cover, and a simple drawing of a woman holding a spider on the back cover. The album rules (reminds me very much of early QOTSA), so now i gotta check the rest of their material
Oh, and here's the setlist: http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/kyuss-...-63d26aeb.html
The only songs i missed were Demon Cleaner and Space Cadet, and possibly Writhe (i really began to like that song). Other than that, amazing setlist, and everyone was in top form (including Nick, seems he took this reunion very seriously, so this time he was all business, no fooling around, and he did his parts perfectly). The new guitarist filled the spot nicely. Garcia and Bjork were awesome too, of course. The entire concert was excellent, and the only thing that could make it even better would be if Josh was there
Waxy completely ruled, too. I missed Burden, sadly, because now that i'm listening to them they seem like a great band (they were selling their debut album there too, despite it's not the official release date yet, but as i didn't know them i didn't buy it; i did chat with their singer a lot though, he seems like a cool guy)
So, the road trip to Budapest was a fucking success. Everything that happened was epic, even the dog shit i stepped into. Where can i start? With trying to pronounce names of hungarian cities while driving on the highway? Eating twix chocolates, only they were named "Speed"? Finding a bar, which was entirely dedicated to Jim Morrison? Eating an epic sized wiener schnitzel? Or perhaps with the 2 hour long Kyuss concert, which totaly blew us away? Yeah, that's a good point to start or finish, it was a perfect ending of a perfect day
Oh, and i got the new Waxy (are you familiar with the band, John Garcia is a guest on couple of their songs) album, which i bought from the singer (who was really excited when he learned my name), and the band signed it for me. Sweet
Holy shit. I just found out that Mike Starr, the original AiC bass player, is dead. He died on 8th march, apparently it was an overdose (methadone mixed with anxiety medication). I would probably have known this sooner, but because my new job's taking away some of my time i lost the touch with what's been going on in the music world a bit.
Sad, sad news
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Can we stop species from disappearing?
09 September 2012 | Video
Today species are disappearing at an unprecedented rate. What needs to happen to reverse this? Cristián Samper, President and CEO of Wildlife Conservation Society tells the story of the American buffalo, the largest land mammal in North America, that was brought back from the brink of extinction thanks to the efforts of people, governments and institutions like those present at IUCN's Congress.


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ASU North Campus Transformation meets student needs
The dream is now reality
The seed that grew into Adams State's North Campus Transformation was planted at a campus-wide Day of Reflection in 2007, when students made one request loud and clear: upgrade campus housing.
Both the university and students have followed through. Administration developed a plan to not only upgrade existing housing, but to build the college's first new residence hall in more than 40 years. The plan also promised "extreme makeovers" for the Music Building, Leon Memorial Concert Hall, and ES Building (now McDaniel Hall). They were the only academic buildings that hadn't been recently replaced or remodeled. Students made an unprecedented commitment in spring 2008, when they voted to approve a new capital construction fee to finance the projects.
On July 9, 2009, Adams State broke ground for the North Campus Transformation. "This ceremony symbolizes a new beginning for ASU's North Campus," said President David Svaldi at the event. "It will be transformed into a center for student life that is inviting, comfortable, and green: green both for the ASU colors, as well as for utilizing green and efficient energy."
In fall 2010, 67 students moved into the Residences at Rex -- the most sought-after housing on campus. Sited just east of Rex Field, the 62,000 sq.-ft. facility is unique in that it integrates student housing with community stadium facilities. The apartment area has secure entrances that are separate from the stadium access.
The Rex Stadium portion of the facility was recently completed, with new seating on the east side to accommodate 3,000 home team fans, including a special section for the Grizzly Club. The building's third floor features Vistas restaurant, operated and funded by Sodexo (college food service contractor).
Spectators enter the stadium from the North Campus Green, which was developed by vacating the southern portion of Stadium Dr. This measure was approved by the Alamosa City Council in March, 2010. A pedestrian walkway flows southward from Plachy Hall, through the student housing area to the Student Union Building and across First St. to link with academic buildings along the South Campus walkway. Landscaping on the green and along the walkway creates a welcoming, natural space and creates continuity with the South Campus, noted for its broad lawns and majestic trees.
Positive living environment supports learning
"ASU's student housing improvements will not only help recruit and retain more students, but keep them in campus housing - which improves their level of engagement and the likelihood of finishing a degree," noted Dr. Michael Mumper, senior vice president for Enrollment Management and Program Development. Research shows that students who reside on campus form stronger relationships with each other and become more involved in extracurricular activities that complement their academic work.
Most of the Residences at Rex's 18 four-bedroom apartments overlook Rex Stadium, with terraces that are perfect for cheering on the Grizzlies and game-day grilling. Large windows give views of both the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges. This light-filled residence hall has become both incentive and reward for academic achievement: students desiring to live there are selected based on a matrix that considers grade point average and number of credits completed. Three wings in Girault and Coronado Halls were extensively remodeled, as well, with carpeting, new windows, plumbing and lighting fixtures, and finishes. The Coronado rooms include in-suite bathrooms.
Strategy for sensible growth
"Despite the discouraging economic climate, Adams State is more vibrant than ever, thanks to the vision and confidence of our students. Creating a more appealing campus is part of our enrollment growth strategy," Svaldi explained. "By building enrollment to fulfill the capacity of our campus facilities - we'll never become a college of ten thousand - Adams State can blunt the impact of continued state funding cuts. We can increase tuition income while keeping tuition rate increases to a minimum. Today more than ever, Adams State's affordability allows many students to achieve the dream of higher education."
That strategy is already succeeding. Adams State broke enrollment records for the third year in a row this fall. Enrollment growth is also supported by new academic programs and student support services; growing graduate, distance, and online education programs; and new intercollegiate sports, JV, and club teams.
North Campus facilities welcome community
ASU's North Campus Green is conducive to street dances, tailgate parties, community concerts, and other open events that bring together community members and students. The stadium's restaurant offer additional venues for entertainment, special events, and socializing.
Rex Stadium now boasts a 25-foot x 14-foot video display scoreboard, made possible by community donors. Stadium lighting will illuminate night games and other special events. In addition to a new ticket booth, concession stand, and restrooms, the stadium's first floor houses a visiting team locker room and "The Clawset," operated by the ASU Bookstore to offer Grizzly gear. On the fourth floor are a Press Box and President's Box, while a filming platform utilizes the roof.
Vistas restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and Saturday from 4-10 p.m.; on games days it will open at noon.
$65 million in campus improvements
"Our recent campus upgrades rival the campus expansion that occurred in 1960s and '70s under ASU's third president, Dr. Fred Plachy," Svaldi said. "Dr. Plachy was known for his philosophy: 'The greatest power on earth is the power to grow.' Adams State's continued growth is a natural progression of Dr. Plachy's vision and essential to ASU's future."
The college's success spreads across the valley and bolsters the local economy. By the end of 2016, Adams State will have completed $65 million worth of new construction and renovation on campus since 2008. These projects include:
- Renovation and expansion of Plachy Hall, athletics facility
- North Campus Green and pedestrian walkway Residences at Rex/Community Stadium
- Renovation of three existing residence hall wings
- Refurbishing of Leon Memorial Concert Hall
- Renovation & addition to Music Building
- Renovation of McDaniel Hall (formerly ES Building)
- 4 new parking lots
- New soccer/lacrosse field and softball field, north of Plachy Hall along the river - both with synthetic turf
- SLV Center for Clinical Excellence - $1 million nursing simulation laboratory in Richardson Hall
- Renovation to Student Union Building cafeteria and shipping/receiving dock
- Performance contracts to upgrade plumbing, lighting, and HVAC systems for better energy conservation across campus
- Exterior rehabilitation of Rex Activity Center
- 300 kW Rooftop Solar project on Plachy Hall
- New tutoring center & research lab for Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
- New projection system and seating in Zacheis Planetarium
- New telescope observatory housing
By Julie Waechter


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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – Some schools are closed and there are travel delays in parts of Atlantic Canada as snow, freezing rain and rain moves through the region on the first official day of spring.
Environment Canada is predicting about 20 centimetres of snow for much of Newfoundland.
Nova Scotia and some parts of Prince Edward Island were blanketed with snow and other precipitation overnight.
A number of early morning flights in and out of Halifax Stanfield International Airport were cancelled.
Meanwhile, most elementary and high school students in Nova Scotia were enjoying an extra day of March break.
There were also some schools closed in Newfoundland, and in St. John's the school board was planning to send students home early.


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Obama asks people of faith for help
Health care reform is a moral issue and one you should do something about was the message of a call today hosted by a coalition of faith groups, 40 Days for Health Reform.
The call began with stories of people who either don't have health care or are struggling to get by with what health care they do have. They also had people of various faiths from across the country chime in with what their religious communities are doing to promote reform.
Clearly people of faith are all behind health care reform, or at least you would think so listening to this call. When President Obama got on the line, he repeated the message that health care reform is about our morals, our desire to care for our neighbors.
Using religious language as he so often does, he said that some are "bearing false witness" and then went on to deny that health care reform would mean funding abortions, cutting Medicare, or covering illegal immigrants. He asked the people of faith on the call to "speak the truth."
The U.S. is a religious nation, so you'd think if religious people were all behind health care reform, it'd get done, right? I guess that's the hope of the call's organizers, but unfortunately it seemed they assumed the listeners were on board already. They could have used more specifics in their arguments.
The White House representative did answer questions about abortion, taxes, and cost favorably, but as someone commented to me on Twitter, "are we supposed to just 'trust him'?" (Him referring to Obama.) See our Twitter page.
Another commenter saw the group organizing it as "a wolf in sheep's clothing"-- Obama's people in the faith community. Some might be closely connected but there are a number of respectable churches and religious groups in the coalition (see list) . No USCCB, but they do have their own site advocating for health-care reform.
Regardless of what type of health care you want--from private insurance to a single-payer plan--I'd say the main message of the call still stands: Health care reform is a moral issue and you should become part of the conversation.
Check out our page on health care reform and contribute to our forum on what you'd like to see. Then tell you representatives in Congress what you think.


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Milani Black Cherry Lipstick
Milani Black Cherry Lipstick
The Sultry Season: Milani Black Cherry Lipstick
Milani Black Cherry Lipstick ($4.99 for 0.14 oz.) is a blackened berry-red with nearly opaque color–it did not apply quite as nicely as other Milani shades. It looks a little dry, though it didn't feel that way, and the color seemed to get drawn into my lip lines.
my thoughts on the formula: Milani's Color Perfect Lipstick is a nice formula that delivers opaque color and are usually creamy, though Black Cherry seemed rather dry and seemed to settle into lip lines. They do have a rather a synthetic/waxy scent, though, which may be too much for those with sensitive sniffers. I typically get three to four hours of wear on average with this formula.
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- Product: 24/30
- Value: 8/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 4/5
final thoughts: It's not my favorite Milani, just because the texture isn't the same as other shades. It's not as creamy and doesn't look as flattering when worn.
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TOKYO (AP) — Taro Yamamoto, Japanese movie star turned political candidate, is live-streaming his campaign speeches and urging crowds to tweet his photo. The tech-savvy approach is a major departure from the old-style campaigning that has long dominated here.
An upper house election this Sunday marks the first time Internet campaigning is legal in Japan. That has political parties and candidates, many still novices at social media, scrambling to figure out how to use it to woo voters. Some boast only a few hundred Twitter followers; their Facebook posts are often just photos of the noodles they ordered for lunch.
Yamamoto, with more than 200,000 followers, is an exception. "Please take lots of photos of me and tweet them," the anti-nuclear activist told supporters this week.
Typically, candidates rush around shopping malls, train stations and apartment complexes, shaking hands with as many people as they can. They wave madly from fast-moving vans that blare their names over and over through loudspeakers. There's little time for substance, what a candidate proposes to do.
Advocates of Internet campaigning hope that, over time, it will help voters learn what candidates stand for and make more informed decisions.
Japanese election law strictly limits the printing of leaflets and other campaign material so wealthier candidates don't have an advantage. Previously those rules were interpreted to mean a ban on Internet campaigning. A law that kicked in earlier this year lifted the ban, with some exceptions. Only parties and candidates can use email — not supporters, to avoid floods of spam.
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has dominated politics since World War II and built the old-style campaign methods, is busy on social media. The upcoming election is expected to be a landslide for the party and its coalition partner.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has amassed more than 374,000 followers on Facebook, some 151,000 on Twitter, and nearly 2 million on Line, an instant-messaging network popular in Asia. In the past week, he has posted photos of himself stumping for candidates and flocks of supporters waving Japanese flags.
The ruling party has set up an Internet campaign-strategy team, which has created a smartphone game in which users swing their phone to make a cartoon Abe jump and cartwheel, much like Super Mario, to climb the political ranks from novice lawmaker to prime minister.
Isao Takagaki, a lawyer and author of a recent book on Internet campaigning, believes social media is unlikely to affect the results or voter turnout in this election. Most voters are elderly, exactly the kind of people who tend to be least interested in the Internet, he said.
"It's going to take another 10 years," Takagaki said.
It doesn't help that most candidates' social media efforts amount to little more than schedules and diaries of what they did. "They all look the same," said Katsuyoshi Ueno, who works at a science research organization.
Nearly three-fourths of respondents in a recent poll by Japan's Kyodo news service said they didn't expect to use the Internet to decide whom to vote for in Sunday's election. That rose to 85 percent for those in their 60s and 70s, though about half of those in their 20s said they would.
Yoshimasa Kimura, a designer who volunteers for Yamamoto's campaign, says the Internet has helped recruit people to hang up more than 14,000 posters and has drawn a new crowd, such as technology experts who showed little or no interest in politics before.
"Through the Net, you can count on so many supporters whom you've never met," Kimura said. "And it's all based on simple trust. Society isn't so bad after all."
Twitter played an important role in galvanizing anti-nuclear protests after the March 2011 tsunami swamped the Fukushima nuclear plant. Social media helped draw young people and women, usually not associated with street protests in Japan. Yamamoto, the actor-politician, was active in the movement, which in turn strengthened his social media presence.
FastMedia Inc., the developer of Yappli, a Web service that creates and manages smartphone-software applications, tailored it so customers could build a campaign app. The app allows users to flip through pages of platform documents, tap on photos of candidates to learn more about them and watch YouTube video — all on a smartphone.
Only two clients signed on, an opposition candidate and the Communist Party.
"Well, it didn't do much for our business," FastMedia's Yasubumi Ihara said with a laugh. "It's still for those ahead of the crowd."
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Coastal Los Angeles – Santa Monica, Malibu and Surrounding Areas
The strikingly beautiful Pacific Ocean is the backdrop for these communities which each offer a unique take on ocean-centric living from laidback Malibu to entrepreneurial Santa Monica, elegant Pacific Palisades, and creative Venice.
Santa Monica represents the epitome of the Southern California beach lifestyle. This seaside location has been featured so frequently in movies and television shows that it may seem instantly familiar. Santa Monica's real estate is as varied as its citizenry. There are a variety of homes for sale, from beachy bungalows to new construction luxury homes. Condominiums are also available and there are many multi-unit apartment complexes with units for both sale and rent.
Malibu is an idyllic beach community with miles of scenic coastline and wooded hills and canyons that offer a chance to reconnect with nature. Despite its worldwide renown, Malibu still offers the feel of a small town where people know and care about each other. Known locally as the 'Bu, much of Malibu is arrayed along a long curving stretch of Pacific Coast Highway and many of the most expensive properties sit directly on the beach with Carbon Beach being especially known for beautiful and very expensive real estate. Malibu Colony is a gated community that offers estate properties, many with expansive ocean views. Malibu real estate also extends into the surrounding hills and canyons where properties often have larger lots and feature ocean views.
Surrounding areas include Pacific Palisades, Topanga, Marina del Rey, and Venice.
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Lepus alleni
|Scope: Global
Language: English
|Scientific Name:
|Lepus alleni Mearns, 1890
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|Taxonomic Notes:
|There are currently three recognized subspecies, Lepus alleni alleni, L. a. palitans, and L. a. tiburonensis (Hall 1981).
|Red List Category & Criteria:
|Least Concern ver 3.1
|Year Published:
|Date Assessed:
|Mexican Association for Conservation and Study of Lagomorphs (AMCELA), Romero Malpica, F.J. & Rangel Cordero, H.
|Smith, A.T. & Johnston, C.H. (Lagomorph Red List Authority)
This species is considered widespread with stable populations throughout much of its distribution. As such it does not qualify for threat status under current criteria. Recent declines in southern Arizona should be monitored. Status of the insular population, L. a. tiburonensis, should be reviewed. This subspecies is currently listed under Mexican Official Norm NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2001 and granted "special protection" (AMCELA pers. comm.).
|Previously published Red List assessments:
|Range Description:
|Lepus alleni occurs from south-central Arizona (USA) to northern Sonora, Sinaloa, and the northern part of Nayarit (Mexico) and Tiburon Island in the Gulf of California, Mexico (Best and Henry 1993). It also occurs in the extreme south-west region of Chihuahua (Cuenca and Cervantes 2005). This species can be found at elevations ranging from sea level (Sonora) to 1,500 m (southern Arizona) (Best and Henry 1993).
|Countries occurrence:
Native:Mexico (Chihuahua, Nayarit, Sinaloa, Sonora); United States (Arizona)
|Additional data:
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|Lepus alleni populations do not experience cyclic fluctuations in population density (Flux and Angermann 1990). There are undocumented reports of population declines in southern Arizona. The average population density is 0.3/ha (Swihart 1986). L. a. tiburonensis is considered endemic and rare.
|Current Population Trend:
|Additional data:
|Habitat and Ecology:
|Lepus alleni is associated with common dense scrub. This species is nocturnal and crepuscular (Best and Henry 1993). In Arizona, L. alleni occurs in a variety of habitats, but is most common in areas with desert shrub and grasses (Best and Henry 1993). In areas of southern Arizona where Lehmann lovegrass (Eragrostis lehmanniana) has become established population numbers of L. alleni have been declining (Best and Henry 1993). In Mexico, L. alleni is sited along coastal foothills, low and open grasslands, and the arid upper-tropical subzone (Best and Henry 1993). The average home range is 642.8 ha (Swihart 1986). The breeding season extends from January to October and gestation is approximately 42 days (Vorhies and Taylor 1933). L. alleni is capable of having seven litters per year with an average litter size of 1.93 (Flinders and Chapman 2003). It is estimated that L. alleni reaches sexual maturity between seven to 11 months, based on related species (Lepus, californicus, L. callotis, and L. flavigularis) (AMCELA pers. comm.).
Studies analyzing stomach content determined the diet of L. alleni. Various grass species (45%), mesquite (Prosopis juliflora) (36%) and several cacti species (7.8%) constituted the bulk of their intake (Vorhies and Taylor 1933). Overall percentages varied according to seasonal precipitation (Flinders and Chapman 2003). The total length is 55.3-67.0 cm (Hall and Kelson 1959). Specimen measurements, from the National Mammalogy Collection at UNAM (CNMA), show that L. a. tiburonensis tends to be smaller with total length ranging from 50.0-60.5 cm (AMCELA pers. comm.).
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|Use and Trade:
|There is some hunting for sport and local subsistence.
|Major Threat(s):
|Habitat changes are occurring along the coasts of Nayarit, Sinaloa and Sonora as a result of expanding agriculture (Best and Henry 1993). The impact has been negligible, but it is anticipated that problems associated with habitat change will produce population declines (Chapman et al. 1983). Hunting for sport and local subsistence, human perturbation and exotic predation are considered threats for this species. In some places the animal competition (livestock), habitat fragmentation and human-induced fire represent important threats for their populations. Competition from L. californicus could become a future threat, as the black-tailed jackrabbit's range expands (Flux and Angermann 1990).
|Conservation Actions:
|The presence of Lepus alleni alleni has been verified within Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge in southern Arizona. L. alleni tiburonensis is currently listed under Mexican Official Norm NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2001, because it is an insular and endemic species, granting it "special protection" (AMCELA pers. comm.).
|Mexican Association for Conservation and Study of Lagomorphs (AMCELA), Romero Malpica, F.J. & Rangel Cordero, H. 2008. Lepus alleni. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T41272A10410552. . Downloaded on 25 September 2018.
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Market Overview – What We Think:
- Slightly higher high in Dow 30 last week on Intermediate Cycle notwithstanding, it remains to be seen whether or not market action over past few weeks will prove to be yet another corrective phase prior to new highs in Intermediate Cycle advance initiated after June lows, or something more negative.
- To resolve issue on positive side of ledger, S&P 500 must rally above September 14 intraday high (1474.51) to re-assert intermediate-term advance begun after June 4 low (1266.74).
- Without indicator confirmation, issue remains same as it has since late March/early April highs when MAAD and CPFL peaked. Intermediate Cycle Momentum peaked mid-February.
- On downside, S&P 500 must sell below rising uptrend line (last near 1420) with follow through weakness below lower edge of 10-Week Price Channel (1381.36 through 10-12). Weakness below latter point would almost certainly terminate four-month-old rally.
- Indicators such as Daily Most Actives Advance/Decline Line (MAAD) continue to suggest market has gotten ahead of itself. Daily MAAD has come nowhere near overcoming March 20 resistance high even though indicator participated, albeit feebly, on upside after June lows.
- MAAD failure suggests Smart Money has only been buying a bit more than it has been selling over past few months, even though index pricing has made new highs for move initiated in March 2009.
- In background it's important to keep in mind fact market is entering time of year that has proven to be historically vulnerable -- think 1929, 1987, and 2007.
What this market reminds us a lot of is the famous California Gold Rush of 1848-49. During the first phase of that Wild West phenomenon, many of the 7,000 miners arriving early quickly made fortunes on the banks of the American River. Some became millionaires in a few days by simply picking up loose nuggets. One group of seven miners collected 270 pounds of gold in a month, a hoard worth about $8 million in 1848. In today's dollars that gold would be worth about $160 million. Not bad for pick and shovel work. But then came 1849. By then the word of quick fortunes had spread, the 7,000 gold miners had swelled to over 50,000, as gold pickings had substantially diminished. Grabbing 270 pounds of gold in a month was, in 1849, mostly a pipe dream.
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Style # 223251
Stop. Everything. Throw on this sexy day-to-play mini dress that styles perfectly with a light cardigan for work, and features a diagonally-cut open back by night. For the ultimate highlight, add our Satin Lace-Up Sandals.
- 95% Polyester, 5% polyurethane
- Made in USA
- Center back to hem: 33" (84 cm)
- Model is 5'10" and wears a US size S
Open Back Flap Mini Dress is rated out of 5 by 1.
Rated 1 out of 5 by rustybay from Awful I usually love bebe dresses. This one was awful. I will not order online again without first seeing the piece in the store. Had I seen this dress in person, would not have bothered trying it on because of the *hideous* wide black zipper on the side of the dress. It's super tacky in person and takes away from the overall design. The diagonal back is not as sophisticated in person as it appears online. Also, I ordered the dress in a Small, thinking that was my normal XS size would be too little because this dress is so short. While yes, this dress is ultra short (too short for me even; not sure it wouldn't ride up and expose); the rest of the dress runs true to bebe sizes. If you want it to not fit like the bag-cut it is, order your usual size or even one smaller if you can stand how short it comes out.
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14 comments:
These playsuits look so cute! I have never made one myself, but I plan on doing so soon. I agree, some of these patterns are pricey, which surprised me considering they're just playsuits (I expect it for evening gowns). I'll likely have to draft my own but that's okay, I like the challenge.ReplyDelete
I look forward to your summer sewing projects!Replies
Sometimes vintage sewing patterns are ridiciously priced! Even with some evening gowns. Those patterns aren't complicated at all and are easy drafted by yourselfDelete
I love playsuits! Not that I have ever made one, nor do I even have anything like it. I just love how in that era, you could even be a little glamorous at play. It seems women of that generation were ladylike and dainty at all times! Maybe we should learn a lesson from that example.ReplyDeleteReplies
I think the ladies of bygone era's are much better dressed compared to nowadaysDelete
I love the playsuit pictured last from the late 30s. Lovely!ReplyDeleteReplies
It's nice huh! It's a lutterloh pattern from 1941 :-)Delete
Oh I just love your collection, especially the right one in the last photo!ReplyDeleteReplies
I hope to make that one this summer. The bows are so cute!Delete
Playsuits are awesome!!! I loath my knees (my knee caps/bones are smaller than the rest of my legs, proportionally speaking, and are surrounded by a fair bit of flesh as a result, so they make me look like I have the legs of a much larger woman and it drives me nuts!!!), so I don't wear shorts or short skirts unless they cover my legs, but that doesn't stop me from adoring playsuits all the same, especially since a lot of them have skirts that hit below the knees. They're an area of my wardrobe I really need to work on adding to in the coming years.ReplyDelete
♥ Jessica
I'm not very fond of my knees asxweel, but with high tempertures like we had last summer, i don't care anymoreReplyDelete
I LOVE playsuits! They so much show the spirit of those eras, when being at the beach, didn't show everything, but looked decently covered and yet attractive. And they can be combined in many ways, shorts, skirts, blouses, wrap tops, even dresses. I have tons of patterns for playsuits, single patterns as from Simplicity, but also from sewing magazines. All would be worth made, but then, summer is so short here in Switzerland, and I don't really like to expose my figure so much. (And it's not only the knees...) But I am sure on a slim person like you it will look awesome!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you :-) for me playsuits are perfect for hotvsummer days in the house or garden. If i need to leave the house i change the top. That's the case with the playsuit (first image) i made last year.Delete
Great selection of patterns. Looking forward to seeing what you make.ReplyDelete
what a wonderful dress and bag .... perfect for warm days ...ReplyDelete


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By Arshad Mohammed and Regan Doherty
DOHA (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday Washington was increasingly confident that weapons being sent to the Syrian opposition by other countries were going to moderate forces.
Kerry, on his first overseas tour since taking office, told a news conference in Doha he had held talks with nations in the region about the kinds of arms being sent to the different Syrian opposition forces.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar are widely believed to be providing weapons to the rebels, but the United States says it does not wish to send arms for fear they may find their way to Islamist hardliners who might then use them against Western targets.
Kerry also suggested U.S. President Barack Obama wanted to give Syrian President Bashar al-Assad another opportunity to go peacefully but may take other steps to raise pressure over time.
"We had a discussion about the types of weapons that are being transferred," Kerry said at a joint news conference with Prime Minister Sheikh Hammad bin Jassim al-Thani of Qatar, the last stop on a nine-nation tour of Europe and the Middle East.
Referring to the supply of weapons, he said: "We did discuss the question of the ability to try to guarantee that it's going to the right people and to the moderate Syrian opposition coalition and I think it's really in the last months that that has developed as a capacity that we have greater confidence in."
Some 70,000 people have been killed in Syria and nearly a million have fled the country in a two-year uprising, the United Nations says. The conflict began as peaceful protests that turned violent when Assad tried to crush the revolt with force.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar share the West's alarm at the rise of al Qaeda-aligned groups in Syria, and say the answer is for outsiders such as themselves to be more involved in backing rebels there.
The two Gulf Arab states have argued that building ties through aid to favored opposition groups is the only way to ensure that other, hardline Islamist factions are sidelined.
Kerry said the United States could take other actions if Assad does not choose to give way peacefully, a possibility that seems remote after two years of fierce fighting.
In Rome on Thursday, Kerry announced the United States would shift policy to provide medical supplies and food directly to opposition fighters, an option it had previously rejected. Obama so far has not been willing to provide arms to the rebels.
"The president's purpose here ... is to try to minimize the killings, to try to end the (war), end the violence," he said.
"It's the president's judgment for the moment that we would like to see whether or not President Assad shares that view and would like to in fact save his country ... through a peaceful process," he added. "There are lots of options that remain if in the days or weeks or whatever that opportunity is not taken."
In interviews with U.S. broadcasters, Kerry made the point more bluntly.
"He (Obama) feels strongly that the immediate answer is not to empower more killing; it is rather to try to say to President Assad there is a solution," Kerry told National Public Radio in an interview. "Now if Assad doesn't want that, then he's asking, obviously, for yet another ratcheting up."
Separately, he told CNN he hoped "the next weeks and months" would "provide a window of opportunity for President Assad and the Russians and Iranians and others to get a negotiation that actually saves lives and provides a transitional government."
Speaking at the news conference, the Qatari prime minister suggested that the U.S. opposition to arming the rebels might be softening, though he provided no details.
"There is a change in the international position and the American position in this regard. They are talking about weapons," he said through an interpreter. "We (had) hoped that this (would have) happened some time ago, before, because this would have maybe lessened the death and destruction."
The prime minister also bluntly pressed Kerry to try to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, which collapsed in 2010.
"We talked about the peace process, which is at a standstill now or maybe even dead for all intents and purposes," the prime minister said. "We hope that there will be some real movement by the main sponsor, and that is the United States of America."
(Writing by Sami Aboudi, William Maclean and Arshad Mohammed; Editing by Michael Roddy and Sophie Hares)


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Kouign Amann I ♥ U
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I had never hear of these:)ReplyDelete
Oh they look and sound wonderful..
In the kitchen..sunny day..Christmas..music..baking:)
Happy Holidays Carol~Replies
You have your own pastry shop up thereDelete
Boulangerie Kouign Amann
322 Ave Du Mont-Royal Est
I'll link to a recipe for you Monique
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That's right dig the knife in deeper BillDelete
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@ Nikon - they are more buttery than sweet.ReplyDelete
@ Carol: easy to pronounce, if you memorize it and ignore the spelling: "Queen Amahn"Replies
I see I left the last N off too :((Delete
Oh, dear Carol,ReplyDelete
this pastry sounds and looks like a dream, a salted caramel one!
Imagine, there's a baker from Brittany selling cookies at the City Hall Christmas market. I'll have to suggest kouign aman for next year's Christmas. ;-)
I LOVE them already! They will be my new Quest!ReplyDeleteReplies
U can find them in Montreal, Seattle, Salt Lake cityDelete
I have to go to Paris
- Linda6:25 PM
Wow! Wish we had the little ones here in Portland but atleast we canReplyDelete
find them(larger) at the wonderful St.Honore Bakery.
Oh la la!
My Mom used to make wonderful sticky, carmel, nut cinnamon rolls with loads of butter and brown sugar. These remind me of them. If I close my eyes I can imagine how they melted in my mouth.ReplyDelete
I heart caramel. I will be making my very first trip to France in two weeks. Hope to treat myself to some kouign aman during my Parisian journey.ReplyDelete
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I thought of that but...ahemDelete
one pun is enough IMHO
Oh, yes, the kouign amann is amazing. We leave for France on Monday and have a request in to our baker in our village for two fresh kouign amanns. Yum!ReplyDelete
Lucky you CindyDelete
Boy would I like to be in yr chosettes...
This looks amazing! I have never had kouign amman and love these incredible photos! I am dreaming of Paris and these delicious treats. Thank you!ReplyDelete


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HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Coker College head women's lacrosse coach Steve Efland has announced his resignation effective July 15, 2014.
Efland, Coker's first-ever women's lacrosse coach, led the Cobras to a record of 3-10 overall and 2-4 in the South Atlantic Conference during its inaugural season. The Cobras picked up some impressive victories during the season, including the program's first win, 15-5 over Young Harris on Feb. 22. The first South Atlantic Conference win came against Wingate, 19-11, on Mar. 1.
"Leaving Coker is one of the toughest things I have ever had to do," said Efland. "I have never enjoyed a job as much as I have this one. I already miss the team and wish them all the success in the world. I want to thank Dr. Wyatt and Dr. Griffin for giving me this opportunity. It has been an unforgettable experience."
Under Efland's direction the Cobras had two players earn South Atlantic Conference Player of the Week honors, Marabeth Durden and Hayley Ferone. Durden was a two-time Defensive Player of the Week selection, while Ferone was named Offensive Player of the Week once.
Four Cobras earned All-SAC honors as well during the inaugural season. Kaitlyn Kimball landed a spot on the first team, by heading the Coker defense with 31 ground balls and 24 caused turnovers. Ferone was a second team selection, racking up 33 total points with 26 goals and seven assists, while tallying 29 ground balls. Mackenzie Baker was a second team selection. She led the Coker offense this year with 38 goals, which placed her fifth overall in the conference. She added six assists to the stat sheet, finalizing her at 44 total points for the season. Lastly, she led the team in draw controls with 62. Sophomore goalkeeper Mandy Lopez earned a spot on the Honorable Mention team. Lopez was third in the conference in saves, with 127 in 12 games played. She was fourth in the conference with a 44.3 save percentage.
In addition to earning second team All-SAC honors, Baker was named Coker's Freshman of the Year.
"I would like to thank Steve for all his hard work in helping build the Coker women's lacrosse program," said Lynn Griffin, vice president of athletics and facilities. "He has laid the groundwork for Coker to be a contender in the South Atlantic Conference and we will miss him as he moves on in his career."
Prior to joining the Coker staff, Efland served as head women's lacrosse coach at Winter Springs High School in Winter Springs, Fla., from 2004-2012. There he amassed a record of 130-45, including four trips to the Florida High School Athletic Association final four and one state championship game appearance. His teams finished in Laxpower.com's top five for seven straight years, and the 2012 squad was ranked nationally.
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National Catastrophe
National Lampoon's Van Wilder (Artisan Entertainment). Reviews for this college-based "comedy" are very negative and very short: Critics spend as little time thinking about it as they have to. Several compare the movie negatively with its obvious model, Animal House. Updating the zany-frat-antics formula by adding jokes about bodily fluids and flatulence, the film is "a meandering succession of random gags" with "a gossamer wisp of a story line" (Dave Kehr, the New York Times). Writes Roger Ebert about a scene which involves dog semen and pastries, "I grew nostalgic for the lost innocence of a movie like American Pie, in which human semen found itself in a pie. ... Is it only a matter of time until the heroes of teenage grossout comedies are injecting turtle semen directly through their stomach walls?" (Click here to read about turtle semen.)— B.M.L.
Big Trouble (Touchstone Pictures). Critics say this Florida crime caper, based on Dave Barry's first novel, is amusing if inconsequential. It's "silly fun" (Claudia Puig, USA Today), a "pleasant diversion" (Kenneth Turan, the Los Angeles Times), a movie "you can't bring yourself to dislike" (Roger Ebert, the Chicago Sun-Times). The film's release was pushed back six months because its plot (which is "so complicated even the people in it can't quite believe what's happening," says Turan) involves a plane hijacking, though several critics note that the scene in question is more darkly comic than unsettling: "The sight of a nuclear bomb making its way through an airport security check is even more hideously funny now," says Entertainment Weekly's Lisa Schwarzbaum. (Click here to read Dave Barry's latest columns in the Miami Herald.)— B.M.L.
High Crimes (20th Century Fox). The skills of Kiss the Girls (1997) co-stars Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman provide the only sparks in this "utterly conventional military courtroom thriller" (Robert Koehler, Variety). Judd is a high-powered defense attorney who finds out that her husband seems to have a secret past life, complete with a different name and charges of murdering a Salvadoran village while in the Marines. For Judd, it's "another undistinguished middle-tier thriller in a career that seems rapidly to be turning so beige you lose sight of it against the wall of the universe" (Stephen Hunter, the Washington Post). The talented leads are better than this overplotted cliché-fest; they make a "muddled genre exercise seem a lot better than it is" (A.O. Scott, the New York Times). (Click here for David Edelstein's Slate review and here for links to reviews of Judd and Freeman's previous team-up, Kiss the Girls.)—B.W.
Y Tu Mamá También (IFC Films). This Mexican film shattered box office records south of the border and garners magnificent reviews here. Directed and co-written by Alfonso Cuarón, who made Great Expectations in Hollywood, the film follows two well-to-do teen-agers and a beautiful Spanish woman who go in search of the perfect beach. A teen sex comedy to shame all American films of the genre, this is "sad, funny, sexy, and altogether marvelous" (Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly). "Cuarón demonstrates how a simple teen comedy can suddenly blossom into a study of sexual mores, a Mexican political allegory, a song of lamentation—and still be breezy and funny and sexy as hell" (David Edelstein, Slate). (Click here for the rest of Edelstein's rave review.)—B.W.
Clockstoppers (Paramount Pictures). This genial yet unimaginative Nickelodeon-produced kids' action flick gets ho-hum reviews. A teen-ager uses his father's invention to stop time and then has to use the technology to stop a sinister high-tech millionaire with the last name Gates. "I have no idea how they came up with the name of Gates," winks the Chicago Sun-Times' Roger Ebert. Lead Jesse Bradford, of Bring It On and Steven Soderbergh's King of the Hill, is good, but the movie is "benign but forgettable" (Michael O'Sullivan, the Washington Post). Everyone laments how little fun the film has with the time-stopping technology: "The movie gives its characters virtually nothing to do with their newfound power" (Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly). (Click here to read about an evil plan by a coincidentally named sinister high-tech millionaire named Gates.)—B.W.
Books Everything's Eventual, by Stephen King (Scribner). Many agree this new King collection "might well have been titled Everything but the Kitchen Sink, since it includes transcripts of audiobooks, four strong New Yorker stories that render the line between genre and literary fiction intriguingly irrelevant, a loooong Dark Tower prequel (fun for fans, deeply skippable for the rest of us), and even an e-tale (the much-downloaded 'Riding the Bullet')" (Mark Harris, Entertainment Weekly). But others carefully note that "there are stories that, frankly, qualified as labor to get through" (Deirdre Donahue, USA Today). The New York Times' Janet Maslin valiantly critiques the New Yorker selections as "correspondingly lukewarm"; "[a]dapting his style to that magazine's rarefied taste in fiction, King lets his tales become more self-consciously meaningful and writerly." (Click here to visit King's ever-controversial Web site.)— A.B. The House of Blue Mangoes, by David Davidar (HaperCollins). Pedestrian reviews for this heady debut novel by the CEO of Penguin India. A "Tolstoyan social saga" (Alice K. Turner, the Washington Post), the book "tracks three generations of a Christian family whose fortunes are buffeted by the tumult of [India's] history." But even though the "breadth of information is impressive," the "lyricism of Davidar's prose is blunted by the didacticism of these learned disquisitions" (Akash Kapur, the New York Times). "If only he had as much enthusiasm for the humans who fill his novel, [it] might not feel as adrift as its recurring metaphor, the blue mango, which is at times possessed with a 'monstrous flaw' or is the tastiest thing around, or, perhaps, stands for nothing at all" (Ben Ehrenreich, the Los Angeles Times). (Click here to read an excerpt.)— A.B.
The Siege, by Helen Dunmore (Grove). Excellent notices for this historical novel set during the siege of Leningrad and centered on a 23-year-old woman living underground. Critics call it "[a]n affecting, devastating work" (Alyssa Lee, Entertainment Weekly) that "excels on two levels, capturing the near annihilation of a young woman and a legendary city" (Joy Press, the Village Voice). "[A] novel of psychological delicacy and poetic strength as well as a meditation on suffering and endurance," its "imaginative richness lies in this implicit question: In dire physical circumstances, is it possible to have an inner life? The answer seems to be that no survival is possible without one. In Helen Dunmore's hands, this epic subject assumes a lyrical honesty that sometimes wrenches but more often lifts the spirit" (Frances Taliaferro, the Washington Post). (Click here to read an interview with Dunmore on the craft of historical fiction.)— A.B.
Are You Passionate? by Neil Young (Reprise). Backed by Booker T and the MGs as well as Crazy Horse guitarist Frank "Poncho" Sampedro, the latest from Young finds him exploring a '60s soul sound, to mostly positive notices. The Financial Times' Ludovic Hunter-Tilney nominates Young for "Most Tireless Rock Performer in the Over-50 Age Bracket," and the Boston Globe's Steve Morse says Passionate"offers a vivid reminder of Young's multiple gifts for writing topical songs, love ballads, spiritually uplifting message tunes, and electrified rock tracks that race down the highway with abandon." On the other hand, some feel that "Young, again unfortunately, doesn't quite match up to his earlier self" (Joe Heim, the Washington Post). (Click here for a Web site dedicated to legendary soul label Stax Records, for which Booker T and the MGs were the in-house backing band.)— B.W.


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Arts & Mysteries: Chisels Through the Ancient Eye
Today's tool choices pale in comparison.
By Adam Cherubini
From the December 2011 issue #194
Buy the issue now.
We've talked and written volumes about planes and plane irons, and how to sharpen and use them. But when one thinks about making things by hand, there are a whole host of tools required to complete a project. Some tools get more attention than others. I guess I feel as though chisels have been overlooked.
TO BUY: "Smith's Key," reprinted in 1975, is often available through used book stores.
WEB SITE: Read more about "Smith's Key."
IN OUR STORE: Get "The Arts & Mysteries of Hand Tools" on CD.
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An initiative developed between IUCN, TRAFFIC and WWF as part of the EU-China Biodiversity Programme (ECBP) to promote the sustainable harvesting of wild medicinal plants has been awarded the prestigious Equator Prize 2012.
The initiative which has had positive results for both the conservation of wildlife and the livelihoods of people in the upper Yangtze River area of China, provides training in the implementation of organic wild crop harvesting principles and certification procedures, as well as application of the FairWild Standard principles.
The FairWild standards, designed to allow sustainable, fair management and trading of wild medicinal plants, were developed by a collaboration that included the IUCN SSC Medicinal Plant Specialist Group.
You can find out more about the project and the Equator Prize 2012 in the original TRAFFIC article here.
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ROME (AP) — Italy's constitutional court has struck down a ban on egg or sperm donation for infertile couples.
Wednesday's ruling was a victory for couples challenging the ban on medically-assisted egg or sperm donation that is part of a 2004 law regulating procreation.
Health Minister Beatrice Lorenzin, saying the law had effectively been "gutted," called on Parliament to revise the legislation.
Affluent couples in Italy often circumvented the ban by traveling to European countries which allow egg or sperm donation.
In 2009, the constitutional court struck down another contested provision of the law that said at most three embryos could be created at one time and that all three must be implanted.
The conservative law reflects the influence on lawmakers by the Vatican, whose teaching forbids artificial procreation.


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Phillylacrosse.com, posted 7/29/12
From US Lacrosse
Following a three-day tryout featuring more than 80 of the top women's lacrosse players in the country, US Lacrosse has announced the 36-player roster for the 2012-14 U.S. women's national senior team. This group will serve as the training team pool for the team that will defend Team USA's 2009 gold medal at the 2013 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Cup in Oshawa, Ontario.
Five players selected are from the Philly region: defenders Regina Oliver (Pottstown) and Kelly Barnes (Radnor), attack Michelle Tumolo (Clearview Regional) and Hollie McGarvie (Princeton) and midfielder Kristen Carr (Delaware assistant coach).
In total, 82 players representing 34 institutions participated in final tryouts on the campus of UMBC, held July 27-29 in Catonsville, Md. These individuals were evaluated by the U.S. women's national team coaching staff, led by Head Coach Ricky Fried, and the U.S. women's national team selection committee, chaired by Anne Phillips. The roster is comprised of representatives from 19 schools and includes 11 newcomers to the U.S. women's national team program.
The team will come together for several training events before the final 18-player FIL World Cup roster is announced in February 2013, including Stars & Stripes weekend (Calif.) in October 2012 and Champion Challenge (Fla.) in January 2013. The team will also conduct numerous national team player clinics throughout the year at various sites around the country.
The Team USA roster by position with collegiate alma maters and previous U.S. team experience noted:
Katrina Dowd, Northwestern ^
Danielle Etrasco, Boston ^
Molly Ford, Georgetown ^
Kerri Ellen Johnson, Maryland %
Holly McGarvie, Princeton *^
Lindsey Munday, Northwestern *^
Katie Rowan, Syracuse *^
Shannon Smith, Northwestern ^%
Michelle Tumolo (Clearview Regional), Syracuse ^
Sarah Albrecht, Northwestern *^
Kelly Berger, James Madison ^
Sarah Bullard, Duke *^%
Allyson Carey, Vanderbilt ^%
Tatum Coffey, Penn State #
Taylor D'Amore, Johns Hopkins
Brittany Dashiell, Florida
Grace Golden, William & Mary ^
Kristin Igoe, Boston College ^
Caitlyn McFadden, Maryland *^
Kelly McPartland, Maryland #
Katie Schwarzmann, Maryland ^
Lauren Schwarzmann, Johns Hopkins ^
Laura Zimmermann, North Carolina ^
Kelly Barnes (Radnor), Georgetown
Rebecca Block, Syracuse
Kristen Carr (Delaware assistant coach), North Carolina ^
Amber Falcone, North Carolina *^
Katie Hertsch, Hofstra ^
Regina Oliver (Pottstown), Ohio State *^
Jennifer Russell, North Carolina ^
Iliana Sanza, Maryland
Liz Hogan, Syracuse
Megan Huether, Duke *^
Kendall McBrearty, Virginia ^
Michaela Meagher, Florida
Devon Wills, Dartmouth *^
* 2009 U.S. women's national team member
^ 2011-12 U.S. women's national training team member
# 2011 U.S. women's national under-19 team member
% 2007 U.S. women's national under-19 team member
"We're really pleased with the team that we selected at the end of the weekend to go try to capture the next world cup," said head coach Ricky Fried. "We got faster today, on a pretty fast team. We're really happy with the way the selection process worked. We're excited to work with these players – to see how the new players mesh with the veterans and how the veterans take the newcomers under their wing and show team the Team USA way."
"Watching these women play is truly inspiring," said Nathaniel Badder, US Lacrosse director of national teams. "They are the best of the best, and you would be hard-pressed to find games with more skilled play and spirited competition. More impressive still is how hard they play, despite the heat and the psychological pressure of tryouts. It's remarkable. The group we've selected is really a fantastic bunch."
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Diagnosing and Evaluating Heart Disease in Children
Problems Affecting the Coronary Arteries and Blood Vessels
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Most people think that only middle-aged or older adults are affected by heart disease. Children's hearts are healthy, right? But some babies can be born with a heart problem – called a congenital heart abnormality. Some of these heart problems are so serious that they need immediate medical treatment.
Although congenital heart problems usually can't be prevented, heart-healthy living habits can start at an early age. Youngsters can be taught how to eat sensibly, get regular exercise, maintain a healthy weight, and not smoke. All of these lifestyle choices can greatly cut the risks for cardiovascular problems as adults.
Heart-healthy living is also important for children born with heart defects. This helps prevent complications from the medical and surgical treatments they may need throughout childhood and adolescence.


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Here we go again
Looks like the online video site Hulu is on the block again. Controlling co-owners News Corp. and Walt Disney Co. are at odds over strategy, and although one could buy the other out (and probably third owner Comcast Corp.), that seems unlikely. The deep-pocketed private equity firm Guggenheim is said to be kicking the tires. The challenge for any buyer of Hulu is locking up long-term contracts with the program suppliers -- otherwise it's like buying a McDonald's without the rights to the Big Mac or the fries. More on Hulu from Reuters, All Things D and Variety.
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Partner Summit – New Mobility Solutions Require New Talent
At Partner Summit this week, Cisco announced a variety of new offerings for UCS and Mobility.
These solutions offer a host of benefits, helping partners up-level their conversations with customers and profit from high-margin services. However, to ensure partners can help their customers maximize the return on their technology investments, education is a critical piece of the Cisco solutions we offer. Cisco is dedicated to helping partners seize huge mobility opportunities spanning infrastructure, software and services.
As network environments become more sophisticated, incorporating the latest capabilities requires a higher level of aptitude for IT professionals. Properly trained and certified individuals are needed to make networks secure, cost-effective and reliable.
Recognizing the growing demand for professionals capable of designing, implementing, securing, and operating networks and mobility infrastructures, Cisco has designed a variety of training and certification offerings to support this increasing need, such as the CCNA Wireless, CCNP Wireless and CCIE Wireless.
Cisco authorized training and certifications provide organizations and individuals the skills, technical knowledge and expertise to capitalize on the changing business landscape.
Learn more about Cisco Certifications and Training on the Cisco Learning Network: www.ciscolearningnetwork.com
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Moose in need of a boost
A few years ago, I was driving through Northern Maine on my way to hike Mt. Katahdin, the state's highest peak and terminus of the Appalachian Trail. A small crowd of hunters had gathered outside a game inspection station, and I stopped to see what they'd shot. A jolly man in an orange vest was beaming. He'd killed a moose—his first one ever, and it was tied onto a trailer behind his truck. A little boy bounced beside it, slapping the dead moose on its hairy back.
Other than that one, moose in Maine actually aren't in trouble—in fact, they're doing so well that the state is considering raising the annual number of moose hunting permits to 4,000 (up from 3,725). The same cannot be said for much of the northern United States, including Montana, where the moose population has been declining for over 15 years. Now scientists there are trying to figure out why.
This winter, biologists from Montana's Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) are putting radio collars on up to 90 female moose, starting in the Cabinet Mountains in the northwestern part of the state. "Moose can live for a long time, so we had to commit to doing it for a while to get a good sample size," Nick DeCesare, a FWP biologist told the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. So for the next decade, the scientists will track them, recording births, survival, and movement in a quest to figure out what's killing moose.
There are a lot of theories about what's causing the population decline. Scientists suspect warmer winters could partially be to blame. In northeast Minnesota, where the moose population is shrinking at 20 percent a year and hunting them is banned, biologists believe moose are struggling from winter heat stress, which happens when winter temperatures rise above 20 degrees. Warmth also helps parasites survive. In Wyoming, researchers found that about half of the moose killed in the state's 2009 hunting season were infected with an artery-dwelling worm. And ticks are able to survive to prey upon the animals in the tens of thousands (scientists once found 120,000 ticks on a single moose). Itchy ticks cause moose to rub, wearing their coats thread-bare and threatening them with hypothermia. The blood-suckers can also cause anemia.
The Montana researchers also suspect a lack of logging could play a role in the moose's trouble. Moose depend on early successional vegetation like grasses, saplings and shrubs, but as logging has declined, trees are growing back. On the flip side, too much disturbance also harms the gangly animals: in Yellowstone National Park, the huge fires of 1988 contributed to the population decline by destroying moose habitat in more than a third of the park.
Of course, many people think that wolves are responsible. The state's moose population started shrinking around the time that gray wolves were introduced into the Northern Rockies, in the late 1990s, and Ken McDonald, who heads up the wildlife division of FWP, says some are quick to link the two events. McDonald says he's had people question the need for a moose study, telling him, "We already know what's killing them. It's the wolves."
DeCesare, the wildlife biologist, said that while he's going to consider the impact of wolves, he suspects moose are dying from other causes, too. In Minnesota, which has wolves, scientists have found intact dead moose just lying on the ground with no signs of having been killed by wolves.
In response to Montana's decline, game mangers have scaled back the number of moose hunting permits, and hunters that do snag one say it's much harder to find moose than in the past. For those jonesin' for a chance to shoot a moose, there is one other option: the state's annual moose permit auction. In 2012, a single moose permit sold for $16,000, and the proceeds are helping to fund the moose study. That's a bargain compared to the bighorn sheep permit, which sold for $480,000.
Emily Guerin is the assistant online editor at High Country News.
Photo courtesy Flickr user Bill Gracey.