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I have noted that he for sure has skill, with analyzing a situation, countering specific jutus, etc but fails to pull out a win. Therefore, I'm not hating on his character, hell I use to be a fan but I'm not seeing all this hype behind him of late.
For me I see Kakashi as Jonin Level, which in itself is still very impressive but the ranking itself is being underrated. There is no such thing as low Kage, that's NB talk, you either have it or you dont.
Can he defeat anyone in top 10? 15? (depending on ones ranking)
Again, this isn't me hating but rather trying to understand this hype because I dont see how its emerged.
As many people seem to mention how Kakashi was asked to be Hokage, as proof of him being Kage level that isnt for certain. In part 1 there was already problems with the village having powerfrul enough shinobi to take on the role of hokage, that they only could and would have consider Sannin to be the next. Jman already didnt want this role so Tsunade was the only choice. Once she was out of the pictuethe village had no other cannon elective to pick so they resorted to having to poick Kakashi from this lack of power deomonstrated in the village as a whole.
Now, we know Jman didnt want this role and he was close with Kakashi, of course he would throw his name out. his name out as a last resort.


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CBS News Lying Poll, May 1997 (ICPSR 4494)
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This special topic poll, fielded May 6-8, 1997, is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. Respondents were asked to give their opinions of President Bill Clinton and his handling of the presidency. Views were sought on the events surrounding the 1996 Democratic fundraising activities and the White House's involvement in them, whether President Clinton and Vice President Gore did anything wrong or illegal, and whether Congress should investigate the matter. Respondents gave their opinions of Vice President Al Gore, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, and how well members of the United States Congress were handling their jobs. Several questions asked how satisfied respondents were with their job, whether it was their dream job, and if not, what their dream job would be. Other questions addressed whether lying and keeping secrets was ever justified, how often respondents lied to others and were lied to, and their ability to tell a lie and detect when others were lying. Additional topics addressed the most important quality in a doctor, how concerned respondents were about germs, whether tobacco companies were telling the truth about the health risks of smoking, and whether they should be held legally responsible for smoking-related illness and deaths. Information was also collected on whether respondents smoked, whether they had a child in the ninth grade, and whether they identified themselves as multiracial. Demographic variables include sex, race, age, household income, education level, employment status, occupation, religious preference, frequency of religious attendance, political party affiliation, political philosophy, voter participation history and registration status, length of time living at current residence, the presence of children and teenagers in the household, and type of residential area (e.g., urban or rural).
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Just Harvested: Vermont Maple Syrup
Early spring in Vermont is cold and muddy. It's a time when the fields and forests are a muted brown and nothing is growing yet, but it is the time of year for one very important Vermont agricultural product: maple syrup. Maple syrup has a special place in my kitchen, as my family has deep roots in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. The trees in the maple grove on my mother's farm are ancient and massive. My great-grandmother made heavenly maple glazed doughnuts and maple custard pies, all from a yearly supply of syrup made within the space of just a few spring weeks.
Warm days and freezing nights are necessary to start the sap flowing in maple trees. Syrup-making takes a lot of sap: 10 gallons reduce to just one gallon of syrup! After the clear and mildly sweet sap runs out through the taps on the trees, is carted off to the sugar house. My family's sugar house is fairly typical – a small shack in the forest containing a wood fire under a large evaporating pan. While the sap is running the wood fire under the evaporator is stoked day and night until the majority of the water has evaporated. Family and friends often stop by with snacks and beer to share with whomever is on duty. The cozy little wooden building is hot and steamy inside, a nice respite from gathering sap in the cold air, and the scent of a Vermont wood fire mingled with the sweet syrupy smell of the boiling sap is truly unforgettable. When the syrup reaches the perfect density it's time to make sugar-on-snow. A drizzle of hot syrup on fresh snow quickly cools into a fine candy.
We currently sell Vermont maple syrup from Wheelock Mountain. The folks at Wheelock Mountain Farm (in Greensboro Bend, VT) also hand tap trees, haul sap by hand, and boil it on a wood-fired evaporator. Emily at Wheelock Mountain Farm reports a "wonderful spring" this year, with an average haul of sap.
As we approach May the snow has all melted, Vermont is turning green again and we're stocked up with a fresh supply of syrup. I leave you with a recipe for my favorite way to use maple syrup in the springtime, when farmer's markets are opening and new salad greens are sprouting up.
Mom's Maple Vinaigrette
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 Tbsp maple syrup
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp fine sea salt
black pepper
Put all ingredients in a jar. Close lid and shake it up. Delicious on spring greens, especially with strawberries, blue cheese and/or candied nuts.
And in case anyone is doing any haying this summer:
Recipe from "An Old Peacham Farmer"
1 cup maple syrup
1 cup vinegar
1 gallon cold spring water
Mix and refresh yourself while haying.
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Card Services for Credit Unions said Friday it has signed three more credit unions as users of mobile banking through its partnership with MShift Inc.
They are the $92 million Community South CU of Chipley, Fla., the $92 million Cornerstone FCU of Carlisle, Pa., and the $109 million Frontier Community CU of Leavenworth, Kan., CSCU said.
Functionality includes mobile browser banking and downloadable apps for iPhone and Android devices.
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So when Mississippi emerged with the No. 1 recruit in the country, the top-ranked offensive tackle and the highest-rated wide receiver on Wednesday, there was a Rebel yell in Oxford.
Coach Hugh Freeze reeled in a star-studded class to Ole Miss, led by linebacker Robert Nkemdiche, offensive tackle Laremy Tunsell, wide receiver Laquon Treadwell and No. 3-ranked safety Antonio Conner. By most accounts, it not only was the school's best group of recruits in history, it was among the nation's consensus top 10 and as high as the top five in several rankings.
"It's unbelievable," Freeze said. "The guys in this room (current players) have done such a phenomenal job in building relationships with these guys."
It was no surprise, though, that reigning BCS national champion Alabama emerged with the No. 1 class in most rankings. The SEC has dominated recruiting in recent years and 2013 was no exception.
Joining the Crimson Tide and the Rebels in the top 10 were Florida (as high as No. 2), LSU and Texas A&M. Auburn also had a good day, particularly in adding five- and four-star players on defense, as did Georgia.
Outside the SEC, Ohio State and Michigan made the most noise as coaches Urban Meyer and Brady Hoke work to raise the bar in Columbus and Ann Arbor. Scout.com put the Buckeyes' 25 signees at No. 1 and arch-rival Michigan at No. 2. The only other Big Ten school to crack the top 20 was Nebraska.
"Great day. I thought it would be a good day, but now I'll put it in the great category," Meyer said.
Notre Dame, last season's BCS runner-up, also finished in the top five on all the major lists with a 23-player class that included the No. 2-ranked player, linebacker Jaylon Smith. Florida State and Clemson led the ACC with top-15 rankings.
UCLA, possibly benefiting from several late de-commitments to USC and the head coaching change at Oregon, climbed to third on the Scout.com list and finished ahead of the Trojans across the board.
--Ohio State's ascension in recruiting is no surprise considering Meyer's track record of success, particularly at Florida, where he won two national championships.
Meyer was expecting a strong class this year, but he received a bonus Monday when running back-wide receiver Dontre Wilson flipped from Oregon to Ohio State. Then two more surprises came Wednesday when wide receiver James Clark of Florida spurned the Gators for the Buckeyes and safety Vonn Bell of Georgia picked Ohio State over Tennessee and other SEC schools.
"I thought if we hit one out of three, it would be all right," Meyer said. "Two out of three would be a good day. Three out of three was going to knock it out of the park. So we hit three out of three. We're very pleased."
Later Wednesday, the Buckeyes wrapped up their class with a letter of intent from running back Ezekiel Elliott of Missouri.
--Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher made inroads on defense by signing two five-star players who appeared headed to other schools.
Cornerback Jalen Ramsey of Tennessee, ranked No. 3 in the country at his position and No. 10 overall, changed his mind about going to USC and committed to the Seminoles. Matthew Thomas, ranked second among the nation's linebackers and 15th overall, chose Florida State over hometown Miami.
That helped the Seminoles reach the top 10 in the ESPN and 247Sports rankings.
But Florida State did lose out on offensive linemen Austin Golson, who chose Mississippi, and Devon Kirkland, who decided on Arkansas.
--Like father, like son. Notre Dame is hoping that rings true with two of the 23 recruits that signed with the Fighting Irish.
Torii Hunter Jr. is the son of Detroit Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter. The younger Hunter is a wide receiver from Prosper, Texas.
And then there's wide receiver Corey Robinson of San Antonio, the son of basketball Hall of Famer David Robinson.
They'll join current Irish players Austin Collinsworth, the son of former NFL receiver Cris Collinsworth, and Josh and Geroge Atkinson III, sons of former NFL defensive back George Atkinson, next season.
Another son of a famous father signed Wednesday with Miami. Ray Lewis III, whose dad is retiring Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, confirmed his commitment to the University of Miami, where Lewis played.
--Alabama coach Nick Saban kept the Tide rolling with a recruiting haul ranked No. 1 by most websites.
Saban reeled in five-star linebacker Reuben Foster, a former Auburn commitment; four-star defensive lineman Dee Liner, another previous Auburn recruit; four-star running back Alvin Kamara and five-star lineman A'Shawn Robinson.
More than half of Alabama's 25 newcomers were rated four- or five-star talents by Rivals.com.
Here's where the top 10 recruits in the country landed:
Robert Nkemdiche, DE, Loganville, Ga./Mississippi. Nkemdiche, who has a big upside at 6-feet-4, 282 pounds, is a major coup for Ole Miss. He will step in right away to join his brother, a defensive back who led the Rebels in tackles last season.
Reuben Foster, MLB, Auburn, Ala./Alabama. Foster changed his mind late in the game and picked the Crimson Tide over Auburn. He's ranked No. 1 at his position.
Jaylon Smith, OLB, Fort Wayne, Ind./Notre Dame. James is considered a big-time athlete who could make an immediate impact in South Bend. His brother, Rod, is a running back at Ohio State.
Su-A Cravens, S, Murietta, Calif./USC. Cravens, who showed great versatility in high school as a two-way player, is the country's top-ranked safety by Scout.com. He enrolled early at Southern Cal, which could help him see playing time next year.
A'Shawn Robinson, DT, Arlington Heights, Texas/Alabama. Robinson is a five-star player who is considered the No. 1 defensive tackle in 2013. Pulling him away from Texas is considered a nice prize for the Tide.
Vernon Hargreaves III, DB, Tampa, Fla./Florida. Hargreaves heads an impressive list of Florida recruits. He is ranked the top cornerback on most national lists and was an MVP in the Under Armour All-American game.
Matthew Thomas, LB, Miami, Fla./Florida State. A five-star recruit, Thomas chose the Seminoles over Miami and could compete for playing time next season at the Sam linebacker spot.
Laremy Tunsil, OL, Lake City, Fla./Mississippi. The second player in the top 10 to land with the Rebels. Tunsil is literally a huge get at 6-feet-5, 295 pounds and was ranked the No. 1 offensive lineman nationally.
Kenny Bigelow, DT, Elkton, Md./USC. Bigelow went west to Southern California. Like fellow top-10 recruit Su-A Cravens, Bigelow already is enrolled at USC and should have a shot at playing right away.
Montravius Adams, DT, Vienna, Ga./Auburn. Adams checks in at 6-4, 310 pounds and is considered a strong pass rusher. He has a chance to get on the field early under a new coaching staff.
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Learning harmony through musical education
In a classroom, when a teacher combines musical knowledge, passion, and patience with a group of children thrilled by music, the results are extraordinary.
This is what is happening in Escolarte, a World Vision school of music and art in Sabana Perdida, in the Dominican Republic, where 40 children between the ages of 5 and 8 attend musical education classes.
These children are stimulated through music and have learned how to read musical notes, how to sing, and how to recognize the notes with great skill. They also participate in various musical games where they produce sounds with their palms and feet, sing, and have a great time while learning the universal language of music.
Traditionally, musical education in the Dominican Republic has been associated with the upper and middle classes, and music is not part of the public school curriculum. This is true even for many private schools. Those who wish to study music must enroll in a private program, which is expensive and only a minority of families can afford it.
World Vision provides the Escolarte school for children from families with little economic resources so they can develop their talents and enjoy life in all its fullness by realizing their dreams through music. Some may even opt for music as their career if they are interested.
One of the goals of these classes is to give children the opportunity to come into contact with the scientifically proven benefits that music offers for child development: auditory, sensory, and speech, as well as motor skills. Music helps children to be more independent, but also helps them learn to get along with others by establishing a more harmonious communication.
Among other proven benefits, music has a significant power to facilitate the development of concentration and to improve the learning of mathematics. Children also achieve rhythmic control of their bodies.
It is very interesting to see the results manifest in this group of children who began taking these classes just a few months ago and already have amazing harmony. This is a healthy space for children because the songs they sing are educational in content. Children learn discipline, improve their behavior, and develop their ability for analysis, among other benefits.
Aida Ramos teaches the class. She is a young woman who, with obvious emotion, says that she started playing the piano at age 8, and at 18 became a music teacher in several private schools in the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo. Currently, she is about to finish her music degree at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo.
"The class is great; I'm going to make music," says Ian, a 6-year-old boy with considerable anticipation.
On the other hand, another student, Benly Roberto, 6, says, "I have to practice a lot to learn musical figures and tools so when I am older I can become an artist."
Most students in this class begin by learning to play the recorder as a complementary instrument. The next step is to introduce them to the variety of musical instruments available, and then they decide what they want to study to continue this path of melodious learning they have undertaken.
In addition to child sponsorship, World Vision supports a variety of programs designed to promote fullness of life for children in communities we serve.
Art programs are one of these. You can make a one-time donation to support art and music instruction programs, like the one at Escolarte!


text: Rudy Gay is phenomenal, he really picks his spots well. Every single shot he has taken today has been a good look. His court vision and bball IQ is also very, very well developed. I am just so glad we finally have a guy that can do everything, and his presence on the court really opens up Demar drastically. Maybe even Bargnani.


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Maine Credit Union League Launches Statewide Campaign
The Maine Credit Union League has decided "Now is the Time" to launch a two-year statewide awareness campaign.
The "Now is the Time" campaign includes a media buy of $800,000, half of it dedicated to prime time television advertising. Five 30-second spots were produced, targeting Gen Y and X and women up to age 50.
The television spots were shot on location in Maine with state residents using credit union banking technology on a boat, for instance, and engaging in healthy lifestyle activities.
The campaign strategies are based on research that showed market opportunities for showing the advantages credit unions offer, the league said.
"We found that Maine credit unions are at a great advantage in the current economic climate, with the percentage of Maine population who are credit union members to be one of the highest in the U.S. at nearly 47%," said President/CEO John Murphy. "Additionally, our state has a large percent of our population that are Gen Y and who will soon be entering into key borrowing age." The campaign also incorporates the Young & Free program, which is in its second year, and a strong online and social media presence, according to the league.
"This media mix allows us to rotate messages with changes in the marketplace and share with consumers throughout the state, that now really is the time for Maine's credit unions," Murphy said.
Maine has 61 credit unions with about 627,000 members, the league said.


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Blotto is a legend when it comes to snowboard photography. He's been in the game for a long, long time and has seen it all. He's seen the rise of digital photography, the rise of giant clothing, and the rise of triple corks. We figured it was a no brainer to pick his brain about snowboarding and photography, so we did.
Where did you grow up snowboarding and shooting photos?
My home shred mountain is called Snowbowl, located in Flagstaff, Arizona. Funny enough, that's where I still do most of my 'shred days' without the backpack. I picked up a camera while working with Technine in Colorado/Utah during the mid-nineties.
You've been shooting professional snowboarding for a long time, when did you "start" shooting professionally?
While working for Technine, Ethan Fortier and I picked up a computer and a Canon EOS 530 SLR and taught ourselves everything by trial and error...this must have been around 1994/1995.
Who were your first crew of riders that you shot?
Marc Frank, Travis Parker, Ali Goulet, Shane Charlebois, Wes Makepeace
You've seen plenty of the trends that go on within snowboarding. Looking back at it now, what do you think some of the funniest things that people were doing?
Its gotta be the giant snow pants of all varieties...Big Jean Fantasy baby!
When you first started out you were shooting you shot with film, do you ever shoot film anymore?
The early days of recording analog metadata on how you captured each image I'll never forget, these were completely trail and error methods, lots of bracketing and writing notes on your slide sheets to know how to better shoot any given film the next time around.
Kevin Zacher (former TWS Senior Photographer) really helped me out in answering even the smallest questions I had about different film types through the early years, and more importantly how to process each roll. I hung onto these notes from the past, along with the newer notes right up until I stopped shooting film all together, it's great to look back upon.
The camera I miss shooting most is the Hasselblad 203FE, running most of my shot film through the DR5 process...as Jeff Curtes always said: "the glory years." So no, I don't shoot film any longer; my workflow is one hundred percent digital.
What's your favorite type of environment to shoot in?
This would be a three-pronged answer seeing how I find equal enjoyment working on the mountains, in the streets and at the park. All three areas offer such unique opportunities with the type of snowboarding happening. It would be tough to choose one if I had to...I hope this never happens!
Does the gnarly winter grind ever wear on you? What do you do to stay sane?
The winter grind is manageable if the missions are working out and you combine that with some quality days off in between trips and get a few powder days in. Sanity is possible because I work with such a talented and motivated crew at Burton, all the way from riders to managers to product peeps. It's a blessing getting to work alongside so many good people.
You shoot all aspects of snowboarding, from backcountry, to street rails, to catalogs. How do you prepare for the different types of tricks? Anything you do differently for one type of trip that you wouldn't do for another?
The type of environment you plan on entering dictates the type of equipment, along with how much gear you pack in.
The streets are awesome in the fact that you can bring every single gadget you'd like because you have a car to carry it right to the spot with. The backcountry is rad too because I tend to use a single body and a couple of lenses...simple. Park is actually the biggest pain in the neck due to the fact you're hauling up two or three bags of big strobes along with your camera bag...on a snowmobile, then the snowcat, up the tram then down a dirt road in the back of a truck!! J
What type of camera do you shoot with? What's your go to set up?
A Digital Single Lens Reflex camera handles just about every action photo I shoot, with some sort of Point and Shoot, Micro 4:3 or smaller DSLR for a run-around-get-beat-up image taker. My flash game is a hodge-podge consisting of strobes and out of production flashes. However, my one-hundred percent go-to all the time equipment is Burton bags and backpacks, Pocket Wizard Radio Slaves and Manfrotto Tripods, with my camera purchases and shop support coming from Lezot (Burlington, Vermont), I've steered away from internet purchases and the B/H's of the world...went back to one-hundred percent local.
How many days during the winter do you think you go without shooting snowboarding?
If one month has thirty days, I'll be shooting twenty-eight of them on average.
Do you have one day, or one session that stands out to you as your favorite?
Every time you go out on a shoot, you must strive to make each image memorable and capture the best possible still-life that the environment, conditions and terrain will allow. Each season produces so many special moments it would be impossible to nail down one specific time as 'my favorite.'
What photographers (action or not) do you admire?
Rami Hanafi, Lorenz Holder, Chris Burkhard, Adam Moran, Cole Barash, Oli Gagnon, Matt Georges, 13th Witness, Carlos Blanchard, Jeff Curtes, Craig Wetherby
Check out Blotto on the internet:
Instagram: @deanblottogray
Website: www.blottophotto.com


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In the heart of positano
Hotel Palazzo Murat lies in the heart of Positano, in a no-traffic zone full of cafès, restaurants and shops, only minutes away from Piazzetta dei Mulini, the Spiaggia Grande and the most beautiful places in town.
In the nearby Piazza dei Mulini, you can hop on a bus and go to other smaller towns like Praiano and take a walk around or take a ferry to Capri, Amalfi and Sorrento. If you want to go to Sorrento and Amalfi on road, your departure will be at "La Sponda," only a ten minute's walk from our hotel.


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"Reliable insider sources, who preferred to stay anonymous, state Taylor Lautner's Agent, was overheard in commenting during a conversation regarding Taylor Lautner's Native American heritage, "Well, we had to work around that. We had to fudge it. No one will know the difference."Other sources such as Carol Levine over at nativevue.org also refute Taylor's Native heritage, and have expressed outrage over the hiring of a non-Native American for the role of Jacob Black -- though not necessarily towards Taylor himself of course!
Unfortunately, the quiet controversy surrounding Twilight is hardly new to Hollywood; As Levine points out, the recent film 21, which told the true story of MIT's blackjack team, conveniently altered the fact that the math wizards who bested the Vegas casinos were all Asian. Disappointingly, Jim Sturgess & Kate Bosworth, both of whom I admire very much as actors, took on the lead roles in that film. Is Hollywood to blame, or is Hollywood merely a reflection of the public's general preferences and prejudices?
So what exactly did Taylor Lautner claim his Native Heritage is? In a MTV interview, Taylor once stated, "I am part Native American. We learned that through [preparing for] this film. I'm French, Dutch and German, and on my mother's side, she has some Potawatomi and Ottawa Indian in her."


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For better or worse, some consumers are purchasing a PlayStation 3 not for its gaming abilities, but rather its Blu-ray Disc movie playback functionality. While Sony's gaming division may prefer that its customers be gamers, the bottom line is that those interested in just Blu-ray Disc movies will give Sony another notch in the sales and installed base column – a phenomenon not unlike with DVD during the launch of the PlayStation 2.
With high-definition format crown still up for grabs, both HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc camps are doing whatever they can to gain the advantage. Microsoft and Toshiba, the two main pillars of HD DVD, are reportedly working on a new entertainment set-top box that will integrate the gaming functions of the Xbox 360 and the movie playback functions of a Toshiba HD DVD player, according to Smarthouse.
The new device is supposedly being developed in response to Sony's myriad of entertainment features on the PlayStation 3, driving the sales of Blu-ray Disc software.
Oddly enough, a recent study says that most gamers are clueless about the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 high-definition features, bringing into question the argument of consoles driving high-definition media sales.
"An Xbox with a built in HD DVD drive is critical," a senior Toshiba executive in Singapore told the website. "They and we are working onit. It also has to be more than a gaming machine. Microsoft recognises this."
As a full-featured entertainment hub, such a product would appeal to a broader market than just those in Microsoft's current Xbox target audience. In fact, a Toshiba machine with similarly wide capabilities may hit the market. "A version of the device may also be sold under the Toshiba brand name,"added the Toshiba executive.
While current Xbox 360 owners may add HD DVD playback capabilities to their consoles with a $179 add-on drive, overall penetration of high-definition movies into Xbox gamers has been less than stellar. With an estimated 155,000 units HD DVD add-on drives sold in the U.S. through mid-year, Microsoft and Toshiba maybe looking into ways of getting the high-definition gaming crowd into movies.The answer may be in Sony's strategy.
Sony has once dabbled before in releasing a consumer-centric entertainment machine based on its games console. Released only in Japan, the PSX was a set-top box with PVR and PS2 capabilities built-in. The PSX was reserved for the higher-end home entertainment purposes, but never quite found its market.
Xbox 360 gamers afraid that a new machine would make their current systems obsolete have little to worry about, however, as Microsoft has said on multiple occasions that its Xbox 360 games will never require an HD DVD drive.


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Detective Conan Episode 472
Shinichi Kudo's Childhood Adventure (Part 1)
Kudo Shinichi is a seventeen year-old high school detective whom people call the "Modern Sherlock Holmes." However, one night after a date with his childhood sweetheart, Ran, Shinichi witnessed an illegal trade and, caught off his guard, was knocked unconscious and fed a drug that was supposed to kill him... but he woke up and found himself shrunken to a seven year old. In order to track down the men who did this to him, Shinichi hid his identity and lived with Ran, whose father happened to be a hopeless detective, and with that came a series of murders and mysteries that he must solve.
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Basic Information
Name: Jiraiya
Nickname: Gama Sennin | Ero-Sennin
Gender: Male
Age: 54
Clan: N/A
Height: 191.2 cm
Weight: 87.5 kg
Occupation: Writer
Looks: Jiraiya is a tall man with waist-length, spiky white hair usually tied back into a pony tail, with two shoulder-length bangs that frames both sides of his face. He also has red lines that runs down from his eyes and wears a horned forehead protector with the kanji for 'Oil' (油, abura), which denotes his affiliation with Mount Myōboku. He also has a noticeable wart on the right side of his nose. Jiraiya wears a green short shirt kimono and matching pants; under which he wears mesh armour that showed out of the sleeves and legs of his outfit. His outfit is completed with hand guards, a simple black belt, traditional Japanese geta (wooden sandals), a red cloak with two simple yellow circles, and a scroll on his back. He also has a tattoo in his left palm which resembles one that Gama has in his as well.
Jiraiya is also seen sporting different attires. As a child, he wore pale grey robes with a design of red flames on the edges, with a green ribbon showing a curled gold design tied in a loose bow around his waist. In childhood, the length of the red lines that ran down his eyes extended to just over half his face, but became longer in time. Underneath it, he wore the standard black mesh shirt with red lining, and wore puffy black pants that are tighter around the ankles as well as black sandals to go with the outfit. During the Second Great Shinobi War against Hanzō, he wore grey garb with metal armour. He was also shown wearing what appeared to be a rubber frog suit during a flash back to when he was training the Ame Orphans.
Personality: Although he left Konoha for many years, Jiraiya was still loyal to his hometown. When Konoha found itself in need of a new Hokage after the Third Hokage's death, Jiraiya volunteered to look for Tsunade so that she could be the Fifth Hokage, after turning down the position himself. His reason for refusing the position was, among other things, that he felt unworthy to take the role, since he had failed to save either of the previous Hokage from dying, as well as him having to conduct more "research". After he found Tsunade, and began to suspect that she might be helping Orochimaru, he made it clear that he would kill her if she betrayed the village, a proof of his loyalty to Konoha. However, once it became clear that Tsunade was still loyal to Konoha, and later accepted the title of Hokage, Jiraiya served as her most trusted adviser, loyal confidant, and a spy into the dealings of Akatsuki and Konoha's enemies.
Jiraiya was a self-proclaimed super-pervert with no equal, and a frequent voyeur, going so far as to create the Transparent Escape Technique, to allow him to spy on naked women without being caught (doing "research" as he called it, even as a child). He never actually hid his perversion, and even seemed proud of it, as seen when he told the Third Hokage about it when he was still a child. Despite this, Jiraiya disliked being referred to as the Perverted Hermit by Naruto in front of others.
Jiraiya's perversion had been used against him on occasions, as seen when Naruto got Jiraiya to start training him after a simple display of the Sexy Technique (though Naruto hit a roadblock when Jiraiya wanted him to use the technique around him when training). When two Akatsuki members later tried to distract Jiraiya, they used a hypnotised woman to catch his eye and keep him busy. While their effort initially succeeded, Jiraiya eventually saw through their plot, due solely to the fact that women did not typically express interest in him. His peeping habits had also caused him great injury on one occasion; when caught spying on Tsunade in his younger years, she proceeded to break both of his arms, six of his ribs, and ruptured a number of organs as punishment. As a result of such injuries, Jiraiya now retained a rather healthy fear towards his former team-mate, and usually attempted to suppress his perverted ways when in Tsunade's presence. Despite these perverted tendencies, Jiraiya was in love with Tsunade nonetheless and even as he died, he lamented the fact that he was never able to win her heart.
Some time after leaving Konoha, Jiraiya became the author of a series of adult novels called Icha Icha. The novels were based on his personal experiences in love, that he retold in a comical way. In a filler episode of the anime, Naruto ghost-wrote one of Jiraiya's Icha Icha novels. The book was found to be very popular. This indicates that either Naruto is capable of writing on the same level as Jiraiya, or that Jiraiya's writing abilities were no better than those of a child. Tsunade seemed to suspect that the latter was true, as she noted that a report he wrote as a child, accompanied by crude crayon illustrations, was poorly written. The popularity of the Icha Icha series seemed to have paid off well, as Jiraiya's cheque book revealed that he was fairly wealthy. Despite his wealth, Jiraiya was not above taking Naruto's money and spending it on sake and women. Jiraiya frequently disappeared when Naruto attempted to make him pay.
Jiraiya had also been known to show off, even during a fight. This showing off typically included traditional kabuki poses accompanied by dramatic self-introductions, keeping with his hermit theme, even when he was a child. He became annoyed if he was interrupted for whatever reason while trying to strike a pose, which happened frequently. His summon Gama however was the only toad he ever summoned that posed along with him. Although he was generally light-hearted and gregarious, Jiraiya could be very serious in a demanding situation, such as fighting Orochimaru, and later, Pain. He was also quite perceptive, as demonstrated when he watched Naruto try to walk over the surface of shallow water; Jiraiya quickly discerned that there was something within Naruto that was disrupting the chakra's circulation through his body.
Despite Jiraiya's eccentric behaviour and prowess as a shinobi, he was a strong believer in peace; his hope being to one day end the hatred that plagued the ninja world. Jiraiya also held a great deal of faith in the next generation, and saw them as the answer to this hate.
Village Information
Village of Birth: Konohagakure
Village of Alliance: Konohagakure
Rank & Chakra Information
Ninja Rank: S-Class Shinobi
Specialty: Fire Release
Fire Release - Complete
Earth Release - B-Rank
Water Release - D-Rank
Wind Release - C-Rank
Summoning: Toads
Tale of The Gutsy Jiraiya
Chūnin Exam Arc
Jiraiya first met Naruto Uzumaki while he was "researching" at the hot springs in Konoha. After Jiraiya knocked out Ebisu for catching him in the act, Naruto demanded that Jiraiya become his trainer in Ebisu's place. He refused, until Naruto used his Sexy Technique. When they started training, Jiraiya removed Orochimaru's Five Elements Seal from Naruto's stomach, which allowed him to tap into the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's chakra. To teach him how to take advantage of the Nine-Tails' reserves, Jiraiya taught Naruto how to use the Summoning Technique, but was met with very poor results. To this end, Jiraiya decided to force Naruto to use the Nine-Tails' chakra by pushing him off a cliff. Naruto survived by summoning Gamabunta.
Invasion of Konoha Arc
When Orochimaru began his invasion of Konoha, Jiraiya summoned Gamahiro to stop Orochimaru's snakes. He later mourned the Third Hokage's death, but decided not to attend the funeral.
Search for Tsunade Arc
With the Third's death, the village elders, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, requested that Jiraiya become the next Hokage, which he quickly turned down. Instead, he volunteered to search for his former team-mate, Tsunade, asking only that he be allowed to take Naruto with him.
Just a day after setting off, however, Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki of Akatsuki tried to kidnap Naruto. To do so, they used genjutsu on a woman to distract Jiraiya while they captured Naruto. Jiraiya saw through the trick, and intercepted Itachi and Kisame, who decided they did not want to get involved in a fight with one of the Sannin. When they tried to escape, Jiraiya used Summoning: Toad Mouth Bind to trap Itachi and Kisame. Nobody had ever managed to escape that technique before, but Itachi used Amaterasu to burn through the walls and escaped. After that, Naruto and Jiraiya resumed their search for Tsunade, Jiraiya teaching Naruto the Rasengan along the way to keep him occupied.
Orochimaru found Tsunade before Jiraiya did, and asked that she heal his arms. When Jiraiya eventually found her as well, he suspected that they were in contact, and threatened Tsunade not to help Orochimaru. In response, Tsunade drugged his sake when they went to a bar, making it difficult for him to move or use chakra. After he discovered that this was so he wouldn't interfere in her attempt to kill Orochimaru, Jiraiya came to help her. In his drugged state, he struggled to fight Orochimaru, but was able to recover to the point that he could summon Gamabunta to fight Orochimaru's Manda. The healthy Tsunade proved too much for Orochimaru and Manda, defeating the two and causing them to flee. Tsunade then accepted her post as the Fifth Hokage, and they returned to Konoha.
Sasuke Retrieval Arc
After Naruto failed to stop Sasuke Uchiha from defecting to Orochimaru at the end of Part I, Jiraiya encouraged him to give up on Sasuke, remembering his own experiences with Orochimaru. Naruto refused, prompting Jiraiya to take him away for two-and-a-half years of training, to make him strong enough to bring Sasuke back, and to protect himself from Akatsuki.
Three-Tails Arc
In the anime, Jiraiya returned to Konoha to congratulate Naruto on defeating Akatsuki's Kakuzu and Deidara. In order to keep Naruto from participating in Team 7's new Sasuke-related mission, Jiraiya offered to train him again, and took Naruto to Yugakure. Jiraiya and Naruto also had a discussion over the meaning of 'home': "Wherever someone is thinking of you, that is the place you can return to." In light of Naruto's need to learn some high-ranked, long-distance techniques, Jiraiya introduced Naruto to the concept of synchronised, collaboration jutsu and began by demonstrating a synchronised technique, the Water Release: Water Gun technique, in collaboration with Gamariki.
When Naruto and Gamariki proved unable to synchronise, due to their conflicting personalities, Jiraiya confronted Naruto with the fact that, unless he can work with a summoned toad, a collaboration techniques would stay out of his reach. Naruto compensated by summoning toads that he did get along with, and, after giving up on trying to work with Gamariki, finally began on working on a synchronised technique with Gamatatsu, while Gamakichi guided the process.
Jiraiya openly applauded Naruto's progress, and expressed how pleased he was at his dedication to his goals and beliefs. After receiving a message about Akatsuki, Jiraiya was forced to leave Naruto to continue training by himself, though not before convincing Tsunade to let Naruto go on the mission.
Itachi Pursuit Arc
After learning about the defeat of Orochimaru at the hands of Sasuke, Jiraiya informed Tsunade that he had found the location of the Akatsuki leader, somewhere in Amegakure. After a chat with Tsunade, revealing much of Naruto's history, amongst others who his parents were, he left to infiltrate Amegakure and see what he could find out. He captured two Rain villagers while there, and sent one to Konoha to be interrogated. After hearing that the Akatsuki leader, Pain, killed Hanzō in battle, Jiraiya decided to leave the key to the Nine-Tails' seal to Naruto, before going out to see what else he could learn.
Jiraiya eventually found Konan, and after incapacitating her with his oil, questioned what happened to her, Yahiko, and Nagato. Suddenly Pain appeared and Jiraiya recognised him as his former student, Nagato, because of his Rinnegan. Fearing that his student would destroy the world, as was warned against in the prophecy, Jiraiya tried to kill Pain. After summoning Gamaken to protect him from various summons, he entered Sage Mode, and summoned Shima and Fukasaku to help him, but had difficulty with the battle when Pain summoned additional bodies (the Preta Path and the Human Path). Although they were able to defeat three of Pain's bodies with a powerful genjutsu, Jiraiya was handicapped when Pain's Asura Path ambushed Jiraiya and somehow severed his left arm. The Asura Path was joined by the other five paths, with the first three having been reanimated. Doing the most that he could without his arm, Jiraiya managed to kill and capture the Animal Path, and ordered Shima to take it to Konoha, before heading out one last time to see if he could figure out the secret behind Pain.
Other Information
Theme Song & Background Music
Nickelback - Hero
D.A.D - Monster Philosophy
Won: 19
Lost: 7
Dropping: http://www.narutobase.net/forums/sho...05#post6115705


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Pennsylvania -
A strip tease turned into a hospital trip for a Pennsylvania man at his bachelor party.
According to a lawsuit filed in state court, Patrick Gallagher needed surgery after a stripper landed on his abdomen with such force that it ruptured his bladder.
The lawsuit accuses the Penthouse Club in Port Richmond of negligence and seeks at least $50,000 for medical costs, pain, humiliation and mental anguish, The Associated Press reported.
Gallagher had bought the club's "Bachelor Package," in which the dancers bring him on stage and lie him on his back beneath the pole, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.
One dancer went up the pole above him, and "launched herself down onto his abdomen," causing the injury, attorney Neil Murray told the Daily News.
In a lot of pain, Gallagher went to the hospital the next day.
Neither the AP nor the Daily News could reach the strip club for comment.


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The Cortez Journal encourages people to submit announcements about upcoming events for the Community Calendar. Send announcements to firstname.lastname@example.com. Items submitted at least two weeks in advance will have a better chance of getting published; items submitted several days before the event might not get published. For more information, call the Journal at 565-8527.
CMS dramatic arts club's The Masked Musketeer
The students of Cortez Middle School's dramatic arts club will present their production, "The Masked Musketeer" for the public on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the main gym of the middle school. Tickets may be purchased at the door; children 12 and under are $5; age 13 and older are $7. Information 565-7876 ext. 3302.
Big Moon in the La Platas SJMA winter nature tour
A winter nature tour, Big Moon in the La Platas, will take place Saturday evening, Feb. 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Folks of all ages are invited to go snowshoeing with the San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with San Juan National Forest, and certified interpretive guide MK Thompson. Explore wonders of La Plata Canyon as the sun sets and the moon comes up. Snowshoes are available for kids under 120 pounds. To reserve your spot, contact email@example.com or 759-9113. Various tours are offered throughout the winter.
Family Pizza, Movie Night event will feature 'Babe'
Bring the kids for Family Pizza and Movie Night on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Montezuma County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut, Cortez. Doors open for dinner at 4:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 6 p.m. The G-rated film being featured is "Babe," a funny, heartwarming tale about a little pig that goes a long way. Dinner will include pizza, salad, desserts and lemonade. Bring cash to purchase extra concessions. Feel free to bring a sleeping bag or blanket and pillow; kids are invited to wear PJs. There will be drawings for prizes, and Katya Chorover will hold a Music and Motion session starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets $5 per child and $10 for adults - please help us plan for the event by buying tickets in advance at The Children's Kiva and Silver Bean, or tickets will also be available at the door. All proceeds will benefit the tuition subsidy and scholarship programs at The Kiva. For more information, call us 565-8586, or stop by.
Fun-A-Day art show reception, DJ dance party
Sideshow Emporium & Gallery in Dolores, 411 Central Ave., will host the Fun-A-Day art show opening reception and dance party on Saturday evening, Feb. 23 from 6 to 11 p.m. DJ Cannonball and DJ Needlz will spin bumpin' dance beats from 8 to 11 p.m. The Fun-A-Day show is a nationwide creativity movement where artists work on a project daily for one month, then display the work in a collective show. Eight participating Montezuma County artists will have their contributions on view at Sideshow through March 21. Join us for this evening of art, dancing and refreshments. Sideshow Emporium 739-4646.
Ramsay Midwood performs at Dolores Brewery
Singer-songwriter Ramsay Midwood from Austin, Texas and his band the 13 33's will perform at the Dolores River Brewery, 100 N. 4th St., on Saturday night, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. Ramsay is a self-proclaimed make-believe cowboy who has started his own space program. His bluesy, rootsy romps instantly start your head bobbing as his bizarre lyrics full of rich, Southern Gothic visuals set your imagination flowing. Tickets are $15 at the door. www.doloresriverbrewery.com.
'Death By Medicine' documentary screening
Dolores Healing Space, 102 S. 4th St., will have a free screening of Gary Null's documentary, "Death by Medicine" on the American medical system at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25. Come learn how health care has become the leading cause of injury and death in the U.S.; a discussion will follow. Amy Loschert 676-1011.
M-CHS choir performance
Join the M-CHS choir for a grand performance from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Marla Sitton and the choir will be featured in the gallery of the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Donations at the door are appreciated. Cultural Center 565-1151.
Dolores Rotary Club Bingo Night
The Dolores Rotary Club will sponsor a bingo night, with all proceeds to benefit the Pinon Project, on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. A light supper and dessert will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. for $5 with bingo to follow at 7 p.m. Cards are $10 for the evening. Dave Sanford 882-7428.
Cortez Beautification Community Design Workshop
The City of Cortez will be rebuilding the South Broadway highway medians, planning for pedestrian improvements downtown, and designing the entryways along Highways 491, 145, and 160. Cortez Heart & Soul invites the community to a public design workshop for the South Broadway medians, downtown pedestrian improvements, and highway entrance features on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cortez Recreation Center. Presentations will take place at 4:15 and 5:45 p.m., but feel free to drop by anytime. Illustrators from the design team will be there to capture community input, and the public is also welcome to draw their own design visions. Free childcare and refreshments will be provided for participants. Please bring ideas so this project reflects our community's character. Contact Kirsten Sackett at 564-4049 or firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit www.cortezheartandsoul.com.
Senior Cabaret Show
The public is invited to attend a Senior Cabaret Show on Friday, March 1 at 10 a.m. at Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred Rd. There will be music from the early 1900's to the 1950's, including Broadway show tunes, cowboy music, and we'll also share a few great stories and memories. For more information, contact Rayna Hale at 564-1888.
'Healthy Homes' discussion
"Healthy Homes: The T.O.N.I. Approach to the Place Where We Live" will be presented by Joe Keleher, T.O.N.I. (Toxins Out, Nutrients In) Facilitator, and others on Friday, March 1 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Mesa/Canyon Room at the Cortez Recreation Center. Presentations are free of charge and open to the public. Listen, learn and share on topics of health interest. Joe Keleher 565-5448.
Millwood Follies returns
The 30th annual Millwood Follies will be held at the Millwood Junction Restaurant, 101 W. Railroad Ave., in Mancos on Saturday, March 2. Dinner will be served beginning at 5 p.m., with entertainment starting at 7. A special dinner menu has been created for the event, and reservations will not be taken that evening. Seating is limited and audience members are encouraged to arrive early for the entertaining evening The event will raise funds for the Women's Cancer Coalition. There will also be a silent auction/door prize; item donations should be directed to Kelli Yeomans at 946-1843 or Dana Weaver at 533-7113. To book an act for the evening, please contact Karen Noack at 533-9026.
Knot Tying 101
Everyone is welcome to a presentation by Bill Vicary, "Knot Tying 101" at the Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen gathering on Tuesday, March 5, at the Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Rd., in Cortez. Arrive for dinner at 6:15 p.m. for buy your own Taco Tuesday; the presentation will start at 7 p.m. Bill Vicary became interested in knot tying back in Michigan where he was involved with sailing small boats while working at a summer camp. Bill is knowledgeable in the knots he uses everyday, especially those used for horse packing. For more information, visit contact Nihla McCabe at 570-5036 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Volunteer training at Medicine Horse Center
Medicine Horse Center will hold a volunteer training on Wednesday, March 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for anyone wishing to participate. Looking for a great way to spend your free time this year? Volunteers are needed for our therapeutic riding sessions in Mancos. Horse experience is welcome, but not necessary. We'll teach you everything you need to know. New volunteers are always welcome! If you love horses, helping people, and spending a few hours a week in the great outdoors, you'll love volunteering for Medicine Horse Center! Lynne or Rachel 533-7403.
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
A fruit tree pruning workshop will be held on Thursday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southwest Colorado Research station, approximately 17 miles north of Cortez on Hwy. 491 and west 1/4 mile on Road Z. Participants are asked to register by phoning either Montezuma County Extension at 565-3123 or Dolores County Extension at 677-2283. The cost is $15 per person, payable the day of the workshop. You must bring your own chair, water, snacks, lunch and dress in warm clothing. If you want to learn by hands-on pruning, bring your loppers or hand pruners. Please leave pets at home.
Classical Gas performs Cortez concert
Southwest Colorado Concerts presents Classical Gas, a concert with piano, violin and a whole lot of fun, on Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. in the Montezuma-Cortez High School auditorium. Pianist Rich Ridenour teams up with violinist/comedian Steve Brook for a show that is a little bit Jack Benny and a little bit Victor Borge as they perform classics fueled by their own imaginations. They will perform great classics such as "At the Old Ballgame," Beethoven's "Fifth Symphony" and "11 Finger Rag" by Dykstra. Tickets will be on sale at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m.; single-concert tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for youth 18 and under. Paul Bostrom 565-9127.
Presbyterian Women Spring Rummage Sale
The Presbyterian Women will hold their Spring Rummage Sale on Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St. next to the Manaugh School. There are no prices, so make an offer - there should be something for everyone. All proceeds raised go to mission projects. For more information, call the church office at 565-7024.
Harlem Ambassadors basketball show
Get ready for dazzling ball-handling tricks, high flying slam dunks and hilarious family comedy. Join the Harlem Ambassadors basketball show on Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. as they take on the Montezuma Mavericks at the Montezuma-Cortez High School gym. Purchase tickets in advance for $7 for students and seniors or $10 for adults, at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. and at M-CHS. Tickets will also be available at the door for $2 more. Admission free for age 5 and under. All proceeds benefit the Cortez Cultural Center, 565-1151.
Spring Hoedown multi-band fundraiser
Join us for a Spring Hoedown fundraiser on Saturday, March 16 from 5:30 to 11 p.m. at the Mancos Opera House. This is a family-friendly event to benefit Montezuma School to Farm Project and Pay It Forward Fund. There will be musical performances by Robbie Overfield and the Breaks, Hello Dollface, Caruta Roma, as well as square dancing and line-dancing with Carla Roberts, and the Wild West Squares Hoedown. There will also be a silent auction, and local food, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Art Goodtimes will emcee the event. The Montezuma School to Farm Project runs three student gardens that are successfully utilized to teach Seed to Table curriculums, using Colorado State Content Standards to educate area youth about water and soil conservation, healthy eating habits, active lifestyles, and local foods. The Pay It Forward Fund is a new fund to offer financial support for residents of the Mancos Valley that find themselves in need following an unexpected medical situation. The admission price is $20 for adults; ages 17 and under are free. Tickets are available at Maria's Bookstore (Durango), Zuma Natural Foods (Mancos), Dolores Food Market, Sprucetree Espresso (Cortez), or at the door. For more information, contact Tami Graham at 759-9716.
'Play It Safe' presentation on consumer fraud, financial abuse
AARP ElderWatch in conjunction with Montezuma County Senior Center will offer "Play It Safe," a presentation featuring Bob Mager of AARP ElderWatch. This interactive presentation will instruct on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from consumer fraud and financial abuse. Join us at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 22 at 107 N. Chestnut in Cortez. Marsha Green 564-2775.


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Monitoring the Future: A Continuing Study of American Youth (12th-Grade Survey), 2011 (ICPSR 34409)
Alternate Title: MTF 2011 (12th Grade)
Principal Investigator(s): Johnston, Lloyd D., University of Michigan. Institute for Social Research. Survey Research Center; Bachman, Jerald G., University of Michigan. Institute for Social Research. Survey Research Center; O'Malley, Patrick M., University of Michigan. Institute for Social Research. Survey Research Center; Schulenberg, John E., University of Michigan. Institute for Social Research. Survey Research Center
This survey of 12th-grade students is part of a series that explores changes in important values, behaviors, and lifestyle orientations of contemporary American youth. Students are randomly assigned to complete one of six questionnaires, each with a different subset of topical questions, but all containing a set of "core" questions on demographics and drug use. There are about 1,400 variables across the questionnaires. Drugs covered by this survey include tobacco, smokeless tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, hashish, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, LSD, hallucinogens, amphetamines (stimulants), Ritalin (methylphenidate), Quaaludes (methaqualone), barbiturates (tranquilizers), cocaine, crack cocaine, GHB (gamma hydroxy butyrate), ecstasy, methamphetamine, and heroin. Other topics include attitudes toward religion, changing roles for women, educational aspirations, self-esteem, exposure to drug education, and violence and crime (both in and out of school).
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Johnston, Lloyd D., Jerald G. Bachman, Patrick M. O'Malley, and John E. Schulenberg. Monitoring the Future: A Continuing Study of American Youth (12th-Grade Survey), 2011. ICPSR34409-v2. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2012-11-20. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR34409.v2
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Subject Terms: alcohol, attitudes, crime, demographic characteristics, drug education, drug use, educational objectives, family background, gender roles, high school students, human behavior, lifestyles, prescription drugs, religious attitudes, self esteem, social change, tobacco use, values, youths
Geographic Coverage: United States
- 2011
- 2011 (Spring)
Unit of Observation: individual
Universe: High school seniors in the contiguous United States.
Conducted by the University of Michigan, Institute for Social Research, Survey Research Center.
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Sample: A multistage area probability sample design was used involving three selection stages: (1) geographic areas or primary sampling units (PSUs), (2) schools (or linked groups of schools) within PSUs, and (3) students within sampled schools. Of the 72 PSUs, 8 were selected with certainty, 10 were selected with a probability of .50, and the remainder were selected using a probability based on their 2000 Census household count. Generally speaking, in schools with more than 350 seniors, a sample of seniors or classes was drawn. In schools with less than 350 seniors, all seniors were asked to participate unless logistical challenges required a sample be taken. Each school was asked to participate for two years so that each year one-half of the sample would be replaced. Schools refusing participation were replaced with similar schools in terms of geographic location, size, and type of school (e.g., public, private/Catholic, private/non-Catholic). The participation rate among schools has been between 66 and 85 percent since the inception of the study. The total sample of 12th graders was divided into 6 subsamples, each to be administered a different form of the questionnaire. "Core" drug and demographic questions were included in all questionnaire forms.
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Mode of Data Collection: on-site questionnaire
Response Rates: The overall student response rate for 2011 was 83 percent.
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US Winter Forecast for 2013-2014 from AccuWeather
So Accuweather just released their US Winter Snow Forecast for this coming 2013-2014 winter. Here is what they had to say:
Though summerlike temperatures kicked off fall in some parts of the United States, winter — with its cold and snow — is quickly following. The season will get off to a slow start in the Northeast with only occasional shots of cold early on. The northern Plains and the Rockies, however, will be bitterly cold at times and buried in snow.
With the East as an exception, most ski resorts country-wide should not have a problem getting up-and-running this year. This season's precipitation may even bring drought relief to California, replenishing reservoirs and easing water shortages.
A breakdown of the AccuWeather.com 2013-2014 Winter Forecast:
Northwest, Rockies: Abundant Snow, Wild Temperature Contrasts
The highlight of the Northwest this year is frequent precipitation, in the form of rain and snow.
"A lot of it will be due to the change in water temperatures that is taking place over the northeastern Pacific; they're much warmer," Pastelok said.
This allows for an active jet stream farther south that will bring moisture in multiple-week periods throughout the winter season.
The area will also endure significant temperature contrasts. Coastal areas will average slightly above normal, while parts of Montana and Wyoming fall well below normal.
"February can be a wild month, temperature-wise. There is a chance for a strong, arctic surge of cold air, especially for the northern Rockies," Pastelok said.
Additionally, the Southwest could warm up and milder weather will spread north to western Oregon and Washington.
West: Reservoirs to Catch Up, Drought Relief on Horizon
From December through January, California will enter a period of heavy precipitation resulting in much-needed relief from the extreme drought.
For more than two years, parts of the state have endured moderate to extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
"I think this can definitely alleviate some drought issues. I think we're going to fill those reservoirs up a little bit," Pastelok said.
The season also brings hope to resorts across the state which have not received normal snowfall amounts in the past two seasons.
Time for a Powder Photo Gallery Break
East Coast to Remain Mild Until Latter Half of Season
Winter weather lovers will have to be patient this year, as the start of the season in the East certainly won't pack a punch in terms of cold or snowfall. Winter will begin mildly, with a long duration of above-normal temperatures. One snow system and some chilly air could come at times during November, however.
Temperatures will fall in the latter part of the season, likely the beginning of January, allowing snow to fall along the I-95 corridor.
Philadelphia, which received only 8 inches of snow last year, will likely get higher amounts, but other areas from New York City to Boston should not expect to beat last year's totals. Overall, however, winter sports enthusiasts have a shot at an average season.
"It's not going to be a complete [snow] drought season coming up, but I think they'll have to wait until probably late in the season to get their best chances of the higher snow amounts," AccuWeather.com Expert Long-Range Forecaster Paul Pastelok said.
Early in the season, the storm track will not favor coastal areas, but areas farther north, including Burlington, Vt., and areas north of Albany should have a strong chance at a white winter.
"The farther south you go, it is going to more likely be mid- to late season that you may have an opportunity to see some snow, which is typical," Pastelok said.
Southeast, Tennessee Valley, Gulf Coast to Rival Warmth Records
The winter season will begin with well above-normal temperatures for the Southeast, Tennessee Valley and Gulf Coast areas.
December could yield daily record-breaking warmth for the Tennessee Valley, where monthly temperatures departures could average as much as 4-6 degrees above normal.
With the warmth will come a severe weather threat for the central and western Gulf Coast. A few heavy rain events could lead to flooding in December and February, ultimately resulting in above-normal precipitation for the area.
From Paducah, Ky.; Memphis, Tenn.; and Little Rock, Ark.; to Dallas could be impacted by some snow and ice events.
Northern Plains, Upper Midwest: Snowy With Blasts of Extreme Cold
Those living in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest should plan for plenty of days requiring snow boots and shovels, as several strong systems are expected to unleash above-normal snow totals.
Across the Ohio Valley, Midwest extending toward the central Plains, a wintery mix will accompany an active storm track.
Farther north, across parts of the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, snow will be favored over rain, resulting in higher snow totals in December into January.
Frequent arctic blasts will take aim at the Dakotas and Minnesota late in the season, leading to some extreme cold at times.
In late December and into January, the Midwest may be in an ideal position for a big storm. Conditions could align to bring Chicago a winter storm in time for the holidays.
Des Moines, Minneapolis, Omaha and just northwest of Kansas City can each expect above-normal snowfall this season.
See how Accuweather did with their 2012-2013 Winter Forecast Right HERE
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the Radeon
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According to ATI, support for the X1900 GT will be added in Catalyst
driver 6.4 (ver 8.241) -- which ATI expects to release tommorow or the day after.
Here are the specs for the
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I think the problem I have with this boo him or not thread is the context of the moment. They boo'd him before he had even stepped on the court. They boo'd him after he had to sit there for two months and watch his team fight and change and become something different than when he left it. The two months he was spending rehabbing an injury and trying to come back to play for the team we cheer for. I guarantee you he cares regardless of what ridiculous assumptions we come up with on boards like this.
I have no problem booing Bargnani. I just won't do it generically. I will do it if he's in the game and he's personally responsible for a particularly bad stretch in a game. The whole point in cheering and booing is in reacting to what is actually happening in the game...if it's because you hate a player...then you need to get a f*cking life...seriously. It is still a game.


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Detroit Area Study, 1953: Child Training Patterns Among Urban Families and Attitudes and Perceptions of Consensus of Group Members (ICPSR 7317)
Principal Investigator(s): Miller, Daniel, University of Michigan; Swanson, Guy, University of Michigan; Newcomb, Theodore, University of Michigan
This study contains data on child-rearing practices of mothers of children aged 18 and younger. The study was a combination of two studies: CHILD REARING PATTERNS AMONG URBAN FAMILIES by Daniel Miller and Guy Swanson, and ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS OF CONSENSUS OF GROUP MEMBERS by Theodore Newcomb. Respondents were asked about their children's habits, toilet training, and bottle- and breast-feeding patterns. Respondents were also asked about their child-rearing practices, attitudes about children, views of child-appropriate and sex-appropriate tasks, handling of difficult situations with their children, and use of leisure time. Other questions explored respondents' political interests, social life, and friends. They were asked if they voted for Adlai Stevenson or Dwight Eisenhower in the last American presidential election and why. The respondents were questioned about their three best friends to determine how frequently they visited with them, how often they discussed the election with them, whom they voted for and what kind of jobs their husbands held. Demographic variables specify age, sex, race, education, place of birth, length of residence in the Detroit area, home ownership, length of time at present residence, marital status, number of children, original nationality of husband's family, income, occupation, religious preferences, and class identification.
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Series: Detroit Area Studies Series
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Miller, Daniel, Guy Swanson, and Theodore Newcomb. Detroit Area Study, 1953: Child Training Patterns Among Urban Families and Attitudes and Perceptions of Consensus of Group Members. ICPSR07317-v2. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2010-07-20. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR07317.v2
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Subject Terms: breast feeding, child rearing, children, cities, economic behavior, families, family life, friendships, gender roles, interpersonal communication, leisure, mothers, parenting skills, parents, political affiliation, political attitudes, political participation, socialization
Geographic Coverage: Detroit, Michigan, United States
- 1953
- 1953
Value labels for unknown codes were added in variables: V105 V106 V107 V108 V109 V130 V173 V200
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Sample: A cross-section sample of women living in the Detroit metropolitan area who were mothers of children aged 18 and younger.
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Center for Research on Social Reality [Spain] Survey, February 1993: Family and the Use of Time (ICPSR 6268)
Principal Investigator(s): Centro de Investigaciones Sobre la Realidad Social (CIRES)
This data collection is part of a continuing series of semi-monthly surveys of individuals in Spain. Each survey consists of three sections. The first section collects information on respondents' attitudes regarding personal and national issues. This section includes questions on level of life satisfaction and frequency of relationships, as well as a rating of the importance of national issues. The second section varies according to the monthly topic, with this month's topic focusing on family and the use of time. Among the issues investigated are family structure and household composition, the allocation of time toward different activities during weekdays and weekends, time spent on domestic chores and transportation, the allocation of free time, and the level of satisfaction with family life. The third section collects demographic data such as sex, age, religion, income, and place of residence.
Series: Center for Research on Social Reality [Spain] Survey Series
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Centro de Investigaciones Sobre la Realidad Social (CIRES). Center for Research on Social Reality [Spain] Survey, February 1993: Family and the Use of Time. ICPSR06268-v1. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 1994. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR06268.v1
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- Fundacion Bilbao Bizkaia Kutxa (Spain)
Scope of Study
Subject Terms: attitudes, commuting (travel), daily life, domestic responsibilities, families, family life, family relationships, household composition, housework, leisure, life satisfaction, national identity, national interests, public opinion, recreation, social networks, time utilization
Geographic Coverage: Europe, Spain, Global
- 1993-02
- 1993-02-08--1993-02-13
Universe: Persons aged 18 and over living in Spain.
Values containing decimal points have actual periods in the data. The codebook for this collection is partially in Spanish.
Sample: Random sample, stratified by autonomous regions and municipalities according to their size.
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