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Ugly story from Opening Day at the Ravine
MoreSplashHits would like to send prayers for a speedy recovery to the San Francisco Giants fan who was hospitalized after being attacked by Dodger fans in the parking lot at Dodger Stadium Thursday night after the Dodgers' 2-1 win over the Giants.
L.A. Police said a man was sent to the hospital with a serious head injury after being attacked by two unidentified men wearing Dodgers clothing.
The fan's condition was said to be improving to serious, police said.
The unprovoked attack occurred when the two assailants approached three fans in Giants apparel.
Witnesses said the two men attacked the three fans, kicking and punching them and shouting expletives about the Giants as they delivered the blows.
The assailants fled the scene as people tried to assist the injured man. Police said the incident was captured on a security camera, and witnesses were able to provide descriptions of the assailants.
The report really hit home with MoreSplashHits, who was a Giants fan who grew up in the L.A. area. I attended many Dodgers-Giants games at Chavez Ravine, and had to endure many taunts from drunken Dodger fans when I was young. And that was in the late 1970s when the Giants were not very good.
In fact, it got so bad that I stopped wearing Giants clothing to the games until the mid 1980s, when the Giants fielded better teams and I was old enough to defend myself. When I was younger, I was always afraid of my dad getting into a fight with these drunken idiots who would lob curses at a 9-year-old kid.
But MoreSplashHits hopes Giants fans don't get caught up in this story and assault any Dodgers fans when LA comes to San Francisco later this month.
And there's one important aspect of this story that you need to remember: These two idiots were not true Dodger fans.
True Dodger fans would have left the premises by the eighth inning.


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i'm not a lumberjack or a fur trader
...and i don't live in an igloo or eat blubber'
or own a dogsled...
and i don't know Jimmy,Sally or Suzy from Canada,
although i'm certain they're really nice.
i have a Prime Minister, not a President.
i speak English and French, NOT American
and i pronounce it 'ABOUT, NOT 'ABOOT'.
i can proudly sew my country's flag on my backpack.
i believe in peace keeping, NOT policing.
Diversity, not asimilation,
And that the beaver is a truly proud and noble animal.
A toque is a hat,
A chesterfield is a couch,
And it is pronounced 'zed' not 'zee', 'zed!!!
Canada is the second largest landmass!
The first nation of Hockey!
And the best part of North America!
My name is Joe!!
about me:
hair: brown, wavy and extremely thick
eyes: green
height: around 5'5
favourite movies: pirates of the caribbean 1, forest gump, austin powers, titanic, harry potters ;-)
favourite shows: friends, seinfeld, greys anatomy,
favourite interests/activities: natural horsemanship, reading, sketching, photography, writing and, of course, harry potter
favourite books: i read about a bazillion books a year. i have way too many favourites!
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MORE ARMY: Announcements | Live blog | Full coverage
SAN ANTONIO - The U.S. Army All-American Bowl draws many of the top high school football players in the country. But when the players arrived Sunday, one player drew all of the attention.
Beckham, a wide receiver from Springfield (Mo.) Hillcrest, is the No. 1 overall prospect in the country. And even though the 6-foot-6, 225-pound pass-catcher broke the national record for career receiving yards this fall, he has remained a bit of a mystery to most of the other top players as he has not done many interviews and has never attended camps.
So far he's fit in on and off the field.
St. Louis (Mo.) DeSmet's Durron Neal said he doesn't mind taking a backseat to his teammate.
"There are all the tops guys in the country here and I think we're all confident in our own abilities," Neal said. "He's the No. 1 player in the country so we knew coming in that, of course, he was going to be the focus so we knew that we all had to come in and do our parts."
Rosenberg (Texas) Terry head coach Tim Tekyl, who is coaching the West wide receivers this week, liked what he saw from Green-Beckham on the field.
He was even more impressed with the receiver off of it.
"I had no idea anything about Dorial being the top player in the country until about 30 minutes ago," Tekyl said after Monday's practice. "They were telling me all his accomplishments and everything. From the way he carries himself you never would know that. He is a great kid. He is incredibly humble and all these guys look up to him. He and Bralon Addison, they're the glue that keeps these guys bonded together."
It was easy to tell at practice that the receiving corps already has become a close-knit group. Addison says it is no coincidence.
"We had an immediate bond," Addison said. "As soon as we got the hotel, everybody figured out what position we were. Coach Tekyl had talked us being a small family and that's what we feel like already.
"You hear about some of the guys, and I was at The Opening with some of the guys, so I knew who most of them were coming in. It became pretty much an immediate friendship. We all have the same goal and that's to beat the East."
With only one day of practice under their belts Tekyl says he is blown away by what he has seen so far. By all the receivers.
Tekyl said the players all seemed to come prepared both physically and mentally.
"We told them you cannot go any farther than where we are until they grasp what we're doing as far as putting in our packages," he said. "We put 29 plays in today. That's ludicrous. That's absurd. These guys are so far ahead of the curve.
"They've got great work ethic. They're like dry, crusted-up old sponges on the shelf - everything you tell them they're absorbing it and it's sticking. That means they're very hungry to succeed."
Green-Beckham towers over the rest of his fellow receivers. They are not the biggest group. Neal, however, sees a lot of advantages to having quite a few guys on the shorter side.
"We've got a lot of speed among us," he said. "The guys can play - they're fast, they're quick and they can catch. We've got one big receiver and I think it's to our advantage because he can spread it out and go deep and then we're open underneath.
"I've honestly been impressed with every single receiver out here. I hadn't seen Bralon Addison before and he definitely surprised me. He's quick and has great hands. He's a really good player."
Addison agrees that there is a lot of depth that will be tough to stop in Saturday's game.
"Every receiver out there has their own thing that they do well," he said. "Dorial, he's the No. 1 receiver in the country and you can see why. He does a lot of great things. Durron Neal, he's really good. Jordan Payton had a really good day as well."
Tekyl says he is in awe of the group and says he is simply excited to spend time around them. He also has been pleasantly surprised at how down to earth they seem when many younger athletes all seem to have huge heads.
"They're incredible," he said. "They're very gifted, there's no doubt about it. There's no doubt they're playing in this marquee event, though, because they worked to get here.
"They're very complimentary of each other. The chemistry is amazing. That's what's blowing me away because usually when you come to an event of this caliber they all have an ego. These guys left their egos at home. They didn't have to be told about their egos by the coaches."


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A local podiatrist started a Holiday Shoe and Sock Drive after hearing about an alarming number of Duval County students coming to school without shoes.
"I think it's a great feeling, especially when you can help out people. The little things you do make a big impact on someone else. I think that's what makes a difference," said Dr. Vimal Reddy with First Coast Foot and Ankle Clinic.
The drive began in early November. New or gently used shoes or socks can be donated until December 4th.
"I figured we can put something together where we can give new and gently used shoes to kids who don't have shoes. For some of us it's a second thought. For them, it's a priority," said Dr. Reddy.
More than 15 businesses in the Jacksonville area are serving as drop-off locations. A complete list can be found here.
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Summer Safety Alert From the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute Urging All ATV Riders to be Safe over the Labor Day Holiday Weekend
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 31, 2006--As the nation begins to enjoy the Labor Day holiday weekend, the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute would like to reinforce the importance of all-terrain vehicle safety.
Summer marks a time when children have more free time to enjoy many activities, including riding ATVs. Parental supervision is a key element to a child's safety and children under the age of 16 must be supervised at all times when operating an ATV. Parents literally hold the key to their children's safety. Every ATV has an ignition key, and when a parent or guardian controls the key, they control the use.
There are approximately seven million ATVs in use in the United States being operated by more than 15 million Americans. It is essential that all riders understand the importance of safe and responsible use of ATVs. Almost 90 percent of youth ATV-related injury incidents occur when a youth is operating an adult-sized ATV, meaning that the engine size is greater than 90 cubic centimeters. Every child under the age of 16 should be supervised and should never be permitted to ride an adult-sized ATV.
Consumer Product Safety Commission data show that 92 percent of all ATV-related fatalities are the result of warned against behaviors. The ATV Safety Institute has eight Golden Rules of ATV safety that address these behaviors and apply to all riders:
1. Always wear a helmet and other protective gear. 2. Never ride on public roads - another vehicle could hit you. 3. Never rider under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. 4. Never carry a passenger on a single-rider vehicle. 5. Ride an ATV that's right for your age. The guidelines are: Age 6 and older Under 70cc Age 12 and older 70cc to 90cc Age 16 and older Over 90cc 6. Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys. 7. Ride only on designated trails, and at a safe speed. 8. Take an ATV RiderCourse; Call Toll-Free at 800.887.2887, or go to www.atvsafety.org.
To reach out with important safety information to the vast number of current and potential all-terrain vehicle riders, the ATV Safety Institute has posted a web-friendly version of its 'Ride Safe, Ride Smart' video on the www.atvsafety.org home page for viewing or free download. A VHS copy is also available for a nominal fee.
This eight-minute video demonstrates the importance of getting a proper start in ATV riding, whether you ride ATVs for recreation or for business. Two families are profiled; both sets of parents lead by example, emphasizing riding an ATV that's right for your age, wearing proper protective gear, supervising young riders, and respecting the environment. They also recommend taking an ATV RiderCourse to get the most from your ATV.
The ATV Safety Institute encourages families to watch this fun, informative video together, so they may prepare for a safe, fun summer. For more information about ATV, safety or to enroll in the ATV RiderCourse(SM) nearest you, visit www.atvsafety.org or call 800.887.2887.
About ATV Safety Institute
The All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute(R), a not-for-profit division of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America(R), was formed in 1988 to implement an expanded national program of all-terrain vehicle safety education and awareness. The ATV Safety Institute's primary goal is to promote the safe and responsible use of ATVs, thereby reducing accidents and injuries that may result from improper ATV operation by the rider. For safety information or to enroll in the ATV RiderCourse(SM) nearest you, visit www.atvsafety.org and click on "Online Enrollment," or call 800.887.2887.


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I've been a happy user of ZoneAlarm Free for many years, and recommended it to many people. Probably this makes me a terrible skinflint and someone who shouldn't expect too much for the pound they're not spending, but I'm curious as to why ZA has suddenly started subjecting me to pop-up ads (I should clarify, these are ads for ZoneAlarm, notification of ZA surveys and so on, not third-party companies and products).
It's not that I mind advertising, particularly, as long as it's not too intrusive; I figure I'm getting something for nothing so the least I can do is put up with the occasional banner or whatever.
My problem is in the fact that, as I would have thought a security company would realise, pop-ups are the enemy. Pop-ups are a threat. They're often used as a happy, trojan-horsey way in to someone's computer and I don't understand why ZoneAlarm wants to put users - even tight-fisted Free users - in the position of having to click on an unsolicited pop-up, even to dismiss it?


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Nine Fast Facts About the Porsche 918 Spyder
- $800,000 price (appox.), $200k deposit
- More than 50 CPUs
- Electrical system alone took 9 months to develop
- Every single light is an LED, from the headlamps to the interior
- The passenger sits 20mm further forward than the driver for optimum weight distribution
- The transmission was pulled from the new 911 and flipped upside down to fit the 918
- Every body panel is carbon fiber, save the bumpers
- Theres a Manufactured in Flacht sticker on the back as a reminder that Porsche Motorsport is the main developer
- If you leave the two carbon fiber targa panels at home and it starts to rain, youre out of luck. Porsche doesnt offer a soft top option.
Check out the full article from Wired for all the details but here is what we took away from it. Porsche has tweaked the 4.7 liter V8 that originally saw duty in their LMP2 ALMS race cars to 570 horses from 500. This combined with the two electric motors brings output all the way up to 770 horses. The car revs to 9000 rpm which certainly is awesome. An overboost mode is good for bursts of 700 pound-feet of torque. Useful for those situations where, you know, a Ferrari Enzo is next to you and you need to merge.
Charging the batteries takes 6 hours from a 110 outlet. Porsche wants to implement a quick charge 2 hour mode as well that they are trying to reduce to 20 minutes.
Weight issues? All of this sounds great but we are looking at 3700 pounds despite all the weight saving measure. So will it truly be superior than the Carrera GT that will end up weighing around 700 pounds less than the production Porsche 917? Maybe it isn't fair to compare a hybrid car with its batteries and electric motors in weight to one that does not use electric power but this is a supercar after all. Weight is certainly a downside.


text: If there are any hard science people out there on TBBS that might browse this sub forum, please take a moment to comment here if you don't mind. I have a very, very basic question about the "fabric of the universe". When you read about gravitational theories, there is often the postulation that there isn't any gravitational force per se, but instead that space is "curved", relative to the mass of the objects within it. A typical demonstration of this is a stretchy fabric pulled taut over a bucket. You put a heavy marble in the middle and then you observe a symmetrical semi-conical sagging towards the center. Rolling another smaller spherical object on the material causes it to "orbit" the center object. This is supposed to simulate how gravity actually works. So then there's the "fabric" notion. Well, I find the word mystifying because fabric suggests a tangible substance that can be felt. Clearly, there is no such "visible" fabric. So then is it invisible or "dark matter"? Yet, if that is the case, couldn't we detect it in some way when pointing sensors at the moon? That between the Earth and the moon there must be some measurable amount of "fabric" there? What always gets me about this concept is this: Space is a vacuum. Emptiness. That between the Earth and the moon, there might be some dust or debris floating about, maybe even a comet or asteroid, but discounting those it's empty space. NOTHING THERE. So where's this "fabric"? In my mind, in order for there to be any warping, there must be something to be warped. Some detectable mass. But when "dark matter" is mentioned, it's in a very nebulous manner... that it's some "background" constituent in deep space. Still... for there to be sufficient gravitational force to cause objects to swing into orbit around the Earth, certainly that mass should be substantial enough to cause the effect and thus be detectable in some manner akin to how we detect other matter. Right? Anyway, I haven't yet found any explanation that makes sense to me. Anyone care to shed light? Much appreciated!


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We ask one gentleman if we can head "up" (up the street where the blinding film lights are obviously coming from - - hey - might as well ask - - JUST IN CASE!!! ;) ha ha)Read the rest here. Thanks, Mandy!
So he says *excited* "I wouldn't, they are bringing a WOLF down"
*inner squeeeeee* I appear calm but holy moly I was ANYTHING but calm.... a wolf?!?!?
MeMy and I exchanged glances - we'd hit the jackpot!!!
We waited and watched as two trainers brought down the most beautiful, large, wolf.
I am no animal expert so I don't know what type of wolf it was but it was big, it was grey, with bits of white in it... it was stunning to see.
April 23, 2009
Forest Set Details: MaliciousMandy & MeMy Encounter a Real *WOLF* Last Night
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That is SOOOOO cool.ReplyDelete
Wolves are amazing.
I met one once at a wild animal refuge/rehab. He looked at me with the most knowing eyes.
I'll never forget it.
Grouse Mountain has a wolf habitat... this wolf left in a giant truck that said "Animals with Talent" or "talented Animals" or something so I imagine it's a trained movie wolf... either way it was HELLA cool!!ReplyDelete
which "forest" were you guys at late last night? heheReplyDelete
Wow i wonder if they're using the same wolves from Twilight... i kinda doubt it tho cuz the New Moon wolves are much bigger than the ones they showed in Twilight but i cant wait to see!!ReplyDelete
And Mandy i was just wondering if you knew if they were still shooting in West Van?? Also if you could tell me the area where they're doing all of the forest scenes.
Much appreciated, Puja!
I just hope they make Jacob 'russet.'ReplyDelete


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Remarkable revival has Beckett back in command
Veteran hurler's superb pitching coming at welcomed time for Dodgers
By Mike Bauman / MLB.com
LOS ANGELES -- Josh Beckett has revived his career in a big way on a big stage.
The quality of the revival is remarkable, and the timing of the revival is exquisite. This being the fourth year of Beckett's current four-year contract, this particular revival comes at a highly convenient time. As much as this situation is beneficial for Beckett, it also represents a large chunk of assistance to his employers, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Thursday night, Beckett was one-half of a compelling pitchers' duel, opposite Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright. Beckett pitched seven shutout innings. Wainwright had a no-hitter for five innings and eventually pitched deeper into the game than Beckett, going eight innings.
But in that eighth inning, the Dodgers scored the game's first and last run. Beckett was not involved in the decision, but this Dodger victory had his fingerprints all over it.
It was a tight, tense contest, from the first pitch to the last. It became clear early that neither Beckett nor Wainwright was going to be pushed around in the least.
"It was kind of like a playoff game, honestly," Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said. "It's one of those games that you don't feel like you can make mistake. If you make a mistake it's going to cost you."
Beckett was traded by Boston to Los Angeles in 2012. He was seen in Boston as one of the primary villains in the Red Sox's tumble into basement of the AL East. With the Dodgers last season, injuries limited Beckett to just eight starts. This did not appear to be a career still capable of ascendance.
But this year, Beckett regained both effectiveness and prominence. On May 25, he threw a no-hitter at Philadelphia. Since then, nobody has hit him particularly hard. In his last seven starts, he has an earned run average of 1.34.
"Obviously, Josh has been pretty amazing this year," Mattingly said. "He just kind of continues; he changes speeds, showing why he's been so good for so long. And that's a good-hitting [St. Louis] club over there. That's a veteran club that has dealt with guys changing speeds the way Josh does. They've seen it before."
In the peak years of his earlier career, such as 2003 when he was a World Series hero for the Marlins, or in 2007 when he dominated the postseason for the championship Red Sox, Beckett was a power pitcher. He had plus offspeed pitches, but he could also be overpowering.
This year, the Dodgers have convinced him to, as Mattingly put it, "pitch backward," working primarily off his curveball.
"To be honest with you, guys just don't hit the curveball anymore," said Mattingly. "You can see it with Wainwright, too. It's a pitch that's dying. Guys don't see it enough. You don't see near as many guys with the good curveball.
"But you see the guys who have the good curveball -- Wainwright, [Zack] Greinke, [Clayton] Kershaw -- it sets up your other pitches. It has made Josh more effective. The curveball gives added velocity to his fastball because you have to wait longer."
Beckett baffled the Cardinals with his curveball Wednesday night.
"A lot of guys don't [hit the curveball], as a whole maybe there's some truth to that," Beckett said. "But [the Cardinals] actually have guys who do. Yadi [Molina] does. You look at the numbers, he hits curveballs well. Matt Holliday hits curveballs well."
But the Cardinals didn't do a lot with any of Beckett's pitches. He was helped out by Matt Kemp throwing out a runner at the plate from left in the seventh inning. He received nice defensive plays from Dee Gordon at second and shortstop Miguel Rojas, who initiated a first-inning double play that probably helped set a tone for the entire evening.
"Any time you go up against a guy like [Wainwright] you know it's going to be tough," Beckett said. "But my defense really deserves all the credit for this. I think I struck out just [four] guys. The double play in the first inning was big and obviously Matt throwing that guy out at the plate.
"I knew it was going to be tough, but I don't think I deserve very much of the credit. My defense really picked me up. And then we got a late run off a really tough pitcher."
Asked to describe his stellar work over the last seven starts, Beckett said once again, that on this night, his defense deserved all the credit. This was a modest approach to what has occurred recently with his career, but at least the guy was consistent.
This was a big deal at Dodger Stadium. This was the first time these two teams had played since the National League Championship Series last October. The Cardinals won then in six games. But Thursday night, the Redbirds could not manage even one run against the revived career of Josh Beckett.
Mike Bauman is a national columnist for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Details on the final concert of George Strait's The Cowboy Rides Away Tour have finally been announced. The show will take place June 7, 2014 at the 100,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
And it won't be any ordinary show. Along with Strait, the evening will also feature appearances by a huge list of special guests including Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Ronnie Dunn, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride and Lee Ann Womack.
On top of that, GRAMMY-winning Texas western swing group Asleep at the Wheel will open the show.
The Country Music Hall of Fame member embarked on the first leg of his two-year tour earlier this year. This past September he announced the 2014 dates and cities on the second leg of the tour (see all dates). The only date missing from that roster was the final show, which he noted at the time was planned for his home state of Texas.
Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, December 6 at 10am CST on Strait's website.
Related: Thompson Square, Darius Rucker & More On George Strait's Influence
Strait's latest single is "I Got A Car," the third from his album Love Is Everything. Earlier this year, the album's lead single "Give It All We Got Tonight" became his 60th No. 1 hit.
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Rove, Beck, Limbaugh, and OReilley
They are like choir boys singing hatred and voter fraud on Obama.
They are slinging it so deep I need hip boots to walk through it.
Rove thought for sure it was possible to buy his way for his crossroads...dang on dang, HE FAILED. now these rich people are crying because many lost a lot of millions.
You are all such bad sore loseres.
WE WON!!!!!!!it will be better than ever for us all. Because if working across the aisle does not work then we are doomed and not becuase OBAMA won, it will be because your party refueses work together.


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The Philadelphia high schooler who made national headlines after she shared her story about being asked to remove her Gov. Mitt Romney campaign T-shirt returned to school on Tuesday.
Samantha Pawlucy, a 16-year-old sophomore at Charles Carroll High School in the Port Richmond section of the city, says she wore a pink Mitt Romney/Paul Ryan T-shirt during the school's dress down day on Sept. 28.
The teen says she was humiliated after her geometry teacher told her to lose her Gov. Mitt Romney T-shirt comparing it to "wearing a KKK shirt."
"The teacher told me to get out of the classroom, I said no," Samantha said.
"She told me to take off my shirt and said that she has another one if I need one. And then the teacher asked me… 'are your parents Republican?' I said, 'I don't know.' She said that's like her wearing a KKK shirt."
Samantha was so embarrassed by the public criticism, she told her parents she didn't want to return to school.
On Friday, Samantha and her parents went to the school to file a formal complaint against teacher Lynette Gaymon. Father Richard Pawlucy says students taunted them through school windows, even though the superintendent says Samantha did nothing wrong.
"He wants to put out a bulletin for the children, that Samantha was in the right and the teacher was wrong" said Pawlucy.
Students are supporting Gaymon, a popular math teacher. Tight security stopped them from a planned rally on Friday. But one told NBC10 "since day one, she's been about kids' rights and kids' expression and I think she's a good teacher."
Gaymon was moved to another classroom as the school district investigated the incident.
Richard Pawlucy said Gaymon did apologize to his daughter, saying the comments were meant as a joke.
"It was funny to her but I was really embarrassed," Samantha said.
Pawlucy tells NBC10 that Mayor Michael Nutter met with his family over the weekend but wouldn't say what Nutter told Samantha.
A rally was held Tuesday at 7:45 a.m. as Pawlucy returned to school. Supporters gathered to cheer the girl on.
"I want to thank everyone for coming out," said Pawlucy. "I know there are a lot of things they have to do today and they came out to support me."
Gaymon wrote a letter to students stating in part she's, "sorry for the negative attention" surrounding the school. She also says she hopes the community can use the incident as a lesson in how to "agree without being disagreeable."


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So, I finally got my Archidon in the mail yesterday! w00t! I cleaned up, put him together, and green-stuffed the seems so I could start painting tonight. Which, of course, is the hard part.
Because he's a beast, a flying beast at that, the possible color schemes out there are just mind boggling. What do you use as a reference? Modern reptiles? A render of one of the many flying dinosaurs, maybe? A dragon? Perhaps one of the zillion different kinds of birds?
Well, in the end, I decided to take my inspiration from the flying creatures featured in the movie Avatar, the Banshees and the Leonopteryx (or Toruk). I really like their dramatic, swirling color schemes, and the stark contrast offered by the black stripes.
So here's my start:
I started with a base coat of Skorne Red, and used an airbrush to paint the gradients: Ember Orange on the underbelly and wings, with Beaten Purple on the wingtips and chin/nose protrusions.
I will post more pictures and things progress. For now: Sleep! :P


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Model: D13 Skewed Double Slider-Crank Mechanism
- imagemovie
This mechanism is related to the normal double slider-crank illustrated in Model D-8. In the double slider-crank, there are four links connected in a circuit with two cylindrical and two sliding pair joints. In the normal double slider, the two sliding pairs are at 90 degrees to each other. In model D-13, the two prismatic joints are skewed at 45 degrees to each other.
Francis Moon 2004-07-00
Reference :
- Reuleaux, Kennedy : Kinematics of Machinery (§72-74, Figures 22-24 in Table of §74, 1876)
Resources :
- Movie : D13. Skewed Double Slider-Crank Mechanism
- Movie : Reuleaux d13 swf
- Tutorials and Descriptions : Mathematics of the Slider Cranks


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+ Sheriff Steube proposes cuts
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is proposing to reduce its budget by nearly 4.6%, bringing the current $97 million figure to $92.5 million.
Sheriff Brad Steube has proposed cutting 12 jobs and overtime benefits for deputies to comply with a request from county officials to shave off $4.5 million from his next fiscal year's budget. Steube declined to say which jobs may be cut but said layoffs would be a last resort. He hopes the lost positions will be achieved through attrition as employees resign, retire or are fired.
Personnel cuts alone would reduce the budget by about $980,000.
Manatee County commissioners will begin seeing budget proposals May 28.
+ Neal unveils new Ranch models
Developer Pat Neal of Neal Communities announced to East County Realtors and friends that his company would be selling new homes in the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club starting at just under $200,000 at a special event May 7.
"We're still awake and paying attention (to the market)," Neal told a crowd that had gathered in company's design center on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the announcement.
Neal said the company has worked to redesign its product and floor plans to make them more affordable for potential homebuyers. For photos, see YourObserver.com.
+ Manatee honors migrant students
Twenty-three Manatee County Public Schools seniors and 35 juniors received special recognition at the 23rd Annual Migrant Education Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m., May 11, at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium.


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I was appalled the other day when Rep. Mike McLachlan had his town-hall meeting and someone challenged him about his military service. To challenge someones military service to his or her country is about as low as you can go.
Also, we need to be on the offensive about gun control. I, personally, have guns, am a veteran and think the laws being proposed make sense and could/would save lives. We should not believe that some of those mass killings cant happen in our community. To limit some of those military-type guns, magazine/clip size and background checks could make the difference in your child staying alive or dying in a school attack.
The other thing: Handling these very dangerous weapons takes a lot of skill, and, in an emergency situation, could be lethal. It is an emotional issue, but we must take action to help make us safer.
I am not concerned that the government is coming for my guns. They are all legal, and I can do anything that I want to do with them (legally), including hunting any animal I wish to hunt. Dont let these people take McLachlan down on this issue as he a good representative and he will always try and do what is in our best interest.
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I hear that the twin-cam engine is better in most regards than the original hex-head. True or not? Worth the extra bucks for the newer bike, all other factors being equal or nearly so? Who likes the newer engine and why? What's it like to live with?
I hear that the twin-cam engine is better in most regards than the original hex-head. True or not? Worth the extra bucks for the newer bike, all other factors being equal or nearly so? Who likes the newer engine and why? What's it like to live with?
"If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's electrical." -somebody's dad
The hexhead motor was very good, but I prefer the camhead motor for the slightly greater torque on the bottom end. Valve clearance check on the camhead is just as easy as a hexhead, and only slightly more of a bother to swap out shims if an adjustment is needed. From what I've seen, the camhead clearances seem to be more stable over time.
I'm sure more differences will be pointed out by others, but the increased torque is the biggest difference to me.
Mark Neblett
Fairfax, VA
Having a hexhead and no experience with the camhead I'm happy in my ignorance. Blissfully happy. The valves are simple and easy to maintain and one doesn't need a trip to the dealer for shims as an allen wrench and box end wrench are all you need.
Marty - in the western Oregon mountains.'06RT, (gone '04RT, '86 Venture Royal, '81 Yamaha Virago920, '82Suzuki GS1100GK, '76 Suzuki GT750, Triumph 750 Bonneville, BSA Road Rocket 650, 61" Harley knucklehead)
Some like the extra 500 RPM's on the top end. I rarely go to 8500 but it's nice to have the extra cushion. I've ridden both and realistically I don't notice the difference. The only thing is the valves don't need as much maintenance adjustments or at least checked as often.
Grand rapids, MI
I used to have a 2007 hexhead, so Marty I know what you mean about valve adjustments. Funny thing too; before that I had an airhead and even though the hexhead had twice as many valves as the airhead, I found its adjustment procedure to be quicker and easier than that of the airhead, I think because much less 'finessing' was needed when torqueing the locknuts.
As for shims, well, my very first bike was a K100 and I currently have a Lotus Esprit (one a' them 'car' thingees...), which uses the mother of all ridiculous shim-and-bucket valvetrains. The Esprit engine actually requires that the camshaft housings be removed from the head just to access the shims...which means that most of the stuff on the outside of the engine has to come off just to make this possible, and this is a mid-mounted engine with all the belts up against the firewall that separates the engine compartment from the cockpit. NOT a fun job! I'm thinking of getting rid of this car and getting back into motorbikes.
"If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's electrical." -somebody's dad
You're looking used, so I'd find the right bike at the right price. I have the hexhead, and I'd be willing to pay maybe 500 more for the torque and extra RPM (I redline all the time). But I wouldn't let it deter me if I found a good hexhead.
My valves (at 65k miles) have not needed a change to the adjustment in the last 20k miles. I'm at 26k on them now, so soon I'll see what has changed, if anything.
Rob C. , Raleigh, NC
2007 CBR600RR & 09 V-Star
Suzuki DR 350
Hey Veg, good to see you post! How you doing?
Chuck Manley #12106
2012 Howlin' at the Moon Rally Chair
Ambassador, Knights of the Roundel #333, IBA Member, Life Member NRA
Black '13 R12GSA (the Outlaw)
I test drove an 09 RT. It didn't seem to have any more power than my 1100 with a techlusion. It was smoother running and I hit the rev limiter twice when not expecting it. What a test drive. I followed the salesman on an F800. There were places I could not catch him.
I bought a 12 R1200R. It has much more low end torque. It seems to be happy at any rpm. It keeps running better.
That exra 500 rpm puts it at 100 mph in 3 rd gear.
Your choice.....
Hi Chuck!
Doing well overall; you?
I haven't ridden in two years but the itch is coming back and coming back strongly.
And yeah, been missing my crazy-ass MOA family too!
"If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's electrical." -somebody's dad
I have driven one hexhead (my '07 R: 600 km last week), and a 20 km test drive on a camhead ('12 RT), and the only difference I noted between the two was the higher rev limit on the RT. For my driving, I prefer the hexhead, because I can shift into 5th gear at highway speeds, whereas on the camhead, I was running up at 125 km/h (about 75 mph), and had only shifted once into 4th gear.
It's all personal preference, but either engine rates as one of the best motorcycle engine packages ever made.
Ken Nesbitt
1972 Honda CB350 (winter project)
I have about 30 K experience with both (09 RT, 11RT) and the biggest difference to me is the low end. The 09 was at its happiest from 3000 rpm on up and the 11 will pull all the way from 2500 rpm. On paper, it doesn't seem like much, but on the road it makes for a much more tractable machine.
Otherwise, since I never use the 8500 rpm redline, they are about equal. I had no problems with either of them except for the right hand switch cluster on the 2011. Jeez I hate that new turn signal setup. Mine has failed twice now and after 30 years of BMW's, I was used to the old 2 switch system.
So many roads - so little time.


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Pope County Judge Jim Gibson welcomed everyone and said he feels confident the court will have a productive year and will "act in the best interest" of everyone in the county.
Justices attending their first meeting were James Kusturin Jr., Doug Skelton, Bill Sparks, Blake Tarpley, Ben Cross, T.J. Curtis, Jackie Heflin and R.E. Hodges. They were informed they will be paid bi-weekly, and each are allowed to miss only one meeting during an 11-month period without a pay adjustment.
Treasurer Donna Wall informed the court that the county has a balance of $598,000, which exceeded her previous estimation by roughly $112,000. Wall said there is an estimated $6,000 turnback from sales tax revenue.
Tax payments from two utility companies, which paid taxes in protest, were released to the county and approved for distribution as of Dec. 31. Gibson asserted most of the money "will go to public schools."
Gibson told justices that Jeff Phillips has entered into a contract as lawyer for the quorum court. The appropriate budget allows approximately $583 a month for legal fees and is valid for six hours of consultation during the next two months. Phillips is required to attend regular and special court meetings.
Pope County Sheriff Aaron DuVall filed a request for filling a vacancy within the sheriff's office, but withdrew his request prior to the meeting. He told The Courier "we will make due" with the current staff for the time being.
In other business, the court:
n Is considering talks of a reimbursement plan for expenditures made by Gibson during the process of pursuing a legal case with the Arkansas Supreme Court. His current expenses are nearing the $9,000 mark.
n Was told budget requests must be turned in by noon Wednesday prior to monthly budget meetings.
The Pope County Quorum Court's next regular meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7.


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Catherine (Kate) Middleton's Style 2011-04-28 11:32:56
Defining Catherine Middleton's Style
Defining Catherine Middleton's Style
On the eve of the biggest wedding of the year, and possibly the decade, we have to admit no woman has been the subject of style talk more than Catherine Middleton. The soon-to-be-princess, casually known as Kate, has shown a love for skirt suits, hats, and High Street shops. She's won us over with her "just-like-us" shopping habits, but considering the icon status of other royals like Grace Kelly and Princess Diana, where will Kate fit in? Check out our slideshow of key Middleton looks, and tell us your thoughts: how would you define Catherine's style? Let us know in the comments.
And be sure to check back in tomorrow for full coverage of the royal wedding!
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Dave Bohon
The New American
November 14, 2012
Hillary Clinton has long said that she will not serve a second term as President Barack Obama's secretary of state, and with her tenure coming to an end conflict has already arisen over Obama's likely nomination to replace her, current U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice.
Rice was in the thick of the controversy surrounding the terrorist attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya, initially insisting that the assault that claimed the lives of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three others was the result of a spontaneous protest that erupted over an amateur online video critical of Islam.
Among those expressing their concerns over Rice's nomination was U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who told CBS' Face the Nation: "I'm not entertaining, promoting anybody that I think was involved with the Benghazi debacle. We need to get to the bottom of it. The President has a lot of leeway with me and others when it comes to making appointments, but I'm not going to promote somebody who I think has misled the country or is incompetent. That's my view of Susan Rice."
Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) was also initially mentioned as a potential nominee for secretary of state, but is now being widely discussed as Leon Panetta's replacement as secretary of defense. The New York Times reported that while the White House would have less trouble sliding Kerry through the confirmation process, his departure from the Senate would leave his seat open to a Republican challenge, perhaps from former GOP Senator Scott Brown, who lost his own seat in the elections to Democrat Elizabeth Warren.
If confirmed Rice would be the second black woman to serve as secretary of state, following Condoleezza Rice (no relation), who served under George W. Bush. Susan Rice, who worked in the Clinton administration as a National Security Council director, joined Obama's presidential campaign in 2007, helping Obama craft his foreign policy platform.
Business Week reported that Rice advocated for U.S. aid to Libyan rebels who opposed the country's longtime U.S. funded dictator Muammar Qaddafi, and she helped push through the UN Security Council's support for a resolution authorizing intervention in the war-torn nation. Reported Business Week: "Her push for intervention, officials said, might in part have been a product of the failure of former President Bill Clinton's administration to intervene to halt genocide in the central African nation of Rwanda, when Rice was 30 and serving on the National Security Council staff."
As for Rice's comments about what prompted the Benghazi attack, the New York Times reported that Obama "stoutly defends Ms. Rice, noting that in her remarks on Benghazi, she was reading from a briefing prepared by the intelligence agencies…. 'Anyone who opposes Susan, based on one day's comments, will have to reconcile that with what the intelligence said on that day,' said an administration official…."
In the two months since the attack, media reports make it apparent that from the beginning U.S. intelligence — and the White House — knew far more than they let on in the hours after the assault, with strong speculation that the President watched the attack unfold in real time in the comfort of a White House briefing room.
Reports that CIA operatives on the ground were repeatedly denied assistance and told to "stand down" when they wanted to rescue trapped U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and staff have led to a full-blown congressional investigation into the attack.
Graham said that under the circumstances, Rice "would have an incredibly difficult time getting through the Senate. I would not vote for her unless there's a tremendous opening up of information explaining herself in a way she has not yet done."
Other Republican senators have agreed that Rice's supposed mis-statement on the attack casts doubt on her fitness for the top State Department post. "It's clear that at a minimum she made misrepresentations and misstatements on Benghazi on every major news network, and so I think those questions have to be answered," Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) told Politico.com. "And so I have serious questions about her being put in the position of Secretary of State."
Noting that intelligence officials and the White House had real-time access to the attack, making it clear that it was a well-planned terrorist operation rather than a "spontaneous" protest, Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), who is likely to be the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said "it is beyond me that [Rice] would be out publicly talking about that event [as sparked by a spontaneous demonstration]. It's beyond belief."
And Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), another member of the Foreign Relations Committee, insisted that Rice "disqualified herself as Secretary of State because in that role you need to have somebody with sound judgement, who is able to ask tough questions in situations which are stressful. And I think she failed in light of Benghazi and the reports she did five days later."
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Alice: Madness Returns • Page 2
American McGee to focus on free-to-play PC titles and mobile platforms
Spicy Horse studio head, American McGee has said that Alice: Madness Returns "may be the last retail box product that we do for some time." However, he has an idea or two about Alice 3, should EA ever choose to make it.
EA confirms PSN and XBL details on original Alice title
After American McGee announced earlier in the week that Alice: Madness Returns will include a copy of the original Alice game with it, today, EA officially confirmed the news.
Alice: Madness Returns to include original game
American McGee's confirmed that this summer's Alice: Madness Returns will ship with a code to download the original 2000 PC platformer – on all formats.
American McGee: "We're not trying to reinvent the wheel"
Hands-on with Alice: Madness Returns reveals a puzzle-platformer that's familiar, but the furthest thing from comforting. Quotes, quirkiness, interview with American McGee.
New Alice: Madness Returns shots are properly bonkers
EA's released five new screens of Alice: Madness Returns. The Spicy Horse was shown at the publisher's European press event in London this week. The screens include a weird baby-looking thing that we can't honestly describe, a teapot with an eye and a very creepy looking Cheshire Cat. We'll have an interview and impressions for […]
ESRB rates Alice: Madness Returns, details combat and bad language
US games ratings organisation ESRB has given a description of the violent mayhem and bad words to be found in Alice: Madness Returns. Teapots and exposed brains are both mentioned.
Alice: Madness Returns rated for the UK
The BBFC has given its final rating for EA's upcoming sequel to American McGee's Alice, saying it'll have a 15 certificate when it releases in the UK.
Spicy Horse to return to free-to-play development
Alice: Madness Returns is the last traditional AAA outing for designer American McGee for the foreseeable future, as Spicy Horse announces its intention to target the free-to-play market.
Alice: Madness Returns - Insanity bakes great cake
Spicy Horse and EA were showing off Alice: Madness Returns at GDC last week, giving us both a look at the third-person action puzzler and a chat with dev lead RJ Berg.
Alice: Madness Returns gets first official gameplay trailer
EA's released the first official gameplay trailer for Alice: Madness Returns following the lengthy off-screen video posted by IGN over the weekend. She's still mad, still jumping, still hitting things with a horse's head. Alice, as confirmed at GDC last week, releases in June for PC, 360 and PS3.
Alice: Madness Returns gets first gameplay footage
IGN off-screened Spicy Horse's Alice: Madness Returns at GDC this week, showing the game's actual play for the first time. Alice is seeking to reveal the truth of his parents' murder, a quest demonstrably involving running around, collecting stuff, stabbing enemies and hitting things with a horse's head. Alice releases this June. There are two […]
Shadows of the Damned and Alice: Madness Returns dated
EA has announced Alice: Madness Returns and Shadows of the Damned will launch in June this year.
Third Alice: Madness Returns teaser emerges
The latest teaser trailer for Alice: Madness Returns has surfaced, and while absolutely empty of gameplay footage, it's full to the brim of American Mc Gee's distinctive stylings. Hit the break to check it out.
EA confirms GDC reveal for Battlefield 3
Tuesday, March 1, 2011. Put it in your diary. EA will finally unveil much-antcipated DICE shooter sequel Battlefield 3 on that date.
Alice to cost $15 million, Spicy Horse to double size in next 18 months
Spicy Horse boss American McGee said today the China-based developer will expand from 80 to 160 staff in the next year-and-a-half.
McGee: Alice in Madness Returns has a "superhero persona" while in Wonderland
American McGee has said in Madness Returns, Alice thinks she's free of the psychological problems which plagued her in the first game.
All news from EA TGS presser - Damned reveal and trailer, new Alice trailer, more
Get all the news from the EA TGS press conference after the break, including first details on the Suda51-Mikami horror title, Shadows of the Damned, a new look at Alice and more.
Alice: Madness Returns won't go "OTT" for M rating, says McGee
Alice: Madness Returns won't be going "over the top" with gore and blood "for the sake of getting an M rating", creator American McGee's told Eurogamer.
EA announces Alice and more at CA Showcase - first Alice trailer included
EA used its Summer Showcase to debut the next Alice title from American McGee, a first trailer for 38 Studios' Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and more this evening, but fell short of a proper megaton. Get all the news, press releases and media after the break.
EA submits trademark for Alice: Madness Returns
Electronic Arts has submitted a new trademark application for "Alice: Madness Returns," suggesting the moniker could be the final name of the game currently in development at Spicy Horse.
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Alice to cost $15 million, Spicy Horse to double size in next 18 months
McGee: Alice in Madness Returns has a "superhero persona" while in Wonderland
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Alice: Madness Returns won't go "OTT" for M rating, says McGee
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But, according to Jyoti Jain, teacher of ayurvedic cooking classes at Whole Foods, squashes are primo foods. "Squash has vitamins, antioxidants, magnesium and fiber. It has very good nutrition value," she said.
Trained at the Art of Living Foundation, Jain said that ayurvedic cooking is all about "eating in tune with nature, following the rhythm of nature. ... We consider food as medicine."
Jain, who also runs her own catering firm, Spice by the Bay, gets a community-supported agriculture box of veggies each week from Full Belly Farm in Guinda (north of Sacramento). "It contains seasonal veggies. They grow about 12 varieties of squashes," she said.
But faced with such an array, what's a novice squash preparer to do?
Choose the little ones, such as Lil Tiger Stripe or the White Mini found at Mollie Stone's in Palo Alto, strictly for decoration. "Inside is not much flesh," Jain said.
And avoid most gourds for eating: They're from a more ornamental part of the squash family, she said — most are good for hollowing out and making into musical instruments or decorative bowls.
For eating, a very versatile squash is butternut, which can be used in soups or pies According to Jain, butternut can be substituted for pumpkin and is even better in a pie. Similar are the kabocha and buttercup, she said. "They have sweet flavor and no stringiness."
If you compare two squashes by size, choose the heavier one, Jain said. "The heavier they are, the sweeter," she said, adding that it's best to reject those with discolored skin.
If the skin is thick and hard to peel, Jain suggests softening the squash by popping it in the oven at 350 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes; it'll cook completely in about an hour.
As an ayurvedic cook, she does not recommend baking it in a microwave. "Ayurvedic cooking is holistic — cooking for the mind, body and spirit," she said. "You are what you eat and what you digest. It's important to balance yourself. The best is organic with no pesticides, not processed, seasonal."
After purchase, squashes can be stored in a cool, dry place (even outside) for months, she said, but not in the refrigerator.
One of Jain's favorite squashes is delicata, with a lighter flavor, which she finds good roasted with a little olive oil, cut in half, scooped out, placed face down on a cooking sheet and baked for half an hour.
You can even eat squash seeds, after cleaning off the fiber, and baking them.
Jain grew up in Mumbai, India, and came to the United States in 1992 to study chemistry at Baylor University, where she earned her master's degree. After marrying, she and her husband moved to California where they've lived for 24 years. In 1998 she completed an MBA in hospitality and marketing at Golden Gate University in San Francisco.
"I was always interested in cooking. I learned at my mother's feet," she said. "She was a very patient teacher."
As an adult, she "saw how important it is to eat healthy" and her ayurvedic training reinforced the idea of eating organic fresh fruits and vegetables.
But squashes can be much more than edible.
The turban squash, for example, she calls "nature's serving bowl. It's so beautiful to look at." She suggests hollowing it out a bit before filling with soup or rice.
"Cinderella pumpkins make beautiful bowls, too," she added.
In addition to her catering company, cooking classes and volunteer work with the Art of Living Foundation, Jain also sells vegan cookies through Whole Foods Markets. Called ahimsa, the cookies are made of coconut and cardamom, with whole grains.
"It's my way of giving back to the community. A lot of moms don't have time to make (healthy) snacks," she added.
Global Vegetarian Dessert Table Cooking Class with Jyoti at Whole Foods Culinary Center, 4800 El Camino Real, Los Altos, on Monday, Nov. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $40. Call 650-559-0300 or go to wholefoodsmarket.com.
Kabocha Squash Soup
6 cups low-sodium, organic vegetable broth
Medium-sized organic kabocha squash
1 inch organic fresh ginger
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 organic lemon
2 tablespoons organic cilantro
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Seasoning (tadka) ingredients:
1 teaspoon organic cumin seeds
1 teaspoon organic mustard seeds
1 pinch organic asafetida
1 pinch organic turmeric powder
1 tablespoon clarified butter
1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Place the whole kabocha squash on a sheet pan with parchment baking paper and bake for 45 minutes to an hour. Remove from oven.
2. Cut squash in half using a chef's knife, reserving one half for another use. Scoop the seeds out with a spoon and discard. Scoop the flesh out into a bowl.
3. Blend the kabocha squash with the vegetable broth and ginger in a blender.
4. For the seasoning or tadka, heat clarified butter in thick-bottomed stainless pot. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, 1 pinch of turmeric and 1 pinch asafetida.
5. Once cumin seeds brown and mustards seeds splutter, approximately 15 seconds, add the blended squash mixture to the pot. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, black pepper and sea salt and bring to a boil.
6. Take off from heat and add juice of 1/2 the lemon and mix well. Transfer into individual soup bowls. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Serves six.
Mashed Buttercup Squash
1 organic buttercup squash
1/2 cup organic coconut milk
1/2 cup organic medium shred unsweetened coconut
3/4 cup organic maple syrup
1 teaspoon freshly grated organic nutmeg
3 organic whole green cardamom pods, seeds removed and crushed with mortar and pestle
1/3 cup organic "raw" whole cashews, dry roasted
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Wash the squash, then place on a sheet pan lined with baking parchment paper. Bake for 60 minutes, until skin is softened and squash is cooked. A knife should pierce right to the center with ease.
3. Cut squash in half, and scoop out and discard the seeds. Scoop out the flesh out with a spoon and put into a mixing bowl. Mash with spoon.
4. Stir in coconut milk, maple syrup, coconut, nutmeg and cardamom. Mix well.
5. Transfer into individual serving bowls. Garnish with roasted whole cashews and serve at room temperature.
Serves six.
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Fandango – One Step Up
I'm still not a fan of the gimmick of Fandango when thinking long term, and I could find a thousand things better for Chris Jericho to do at WrestleMania 29, but last night was a good night for both men involved.
The Philly crowd popped huge when Jericho attacked Fandago – of course, it was still early in the night at that point – and that made a difference. Jericho had a ton of intensity, as did Fandango, and it all seemed to click in the end.
Fandango didn't focus on the "cheesy" last night, aside from literally dancing above a laid-out Jericho, and keeping that to a minimum is best. His two physical, offensive spots – the kick to the face and the leg drop off the top – looked great as well.
I see a lot of fans discussing who wins at WrestleMania between these two. I could see it going either way, but considering Jericho is the "lite" version of The Rock right now, meaning he's in WWE, part-time, to put over other stars, my money is on Fandango.
From hate to love in a week, and most likely I'll be back to hating Fandango next week, but I try to give credit when it's due. Jericho, Creative, and Fandango all deserve praise for last night. It was very well done.
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Outdoors all summer: Parks and trails
Trails on the grounds, woods and fields around Herman Melville's historic house. Opening May 25. 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield.
Ashintully Gardens
Opens Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m., June 5 to early October. Yoga in the Garden Wednesdays and Saturdays, noon to 1 p.m. Hike to the ruins of the former mansion or explore the landscaped paths and water ways created over the course of decades by John McLennan, a composer of modern music. Free. Soden Road, Tyringham, Trustees of Reservations. (413) 298-3239
Ashley House
Step inside this anchor site on the African American Heritage trail and participate in the story of the Ashley family and Elizabeth Freeman, the enslaved woman who took a stand against slavery. New outdoor exhibit in the on Freeman's life and legacy. Fall tours, Saturdays at 1 p.m. through Oct. 8. Cooper Hill Road, Ashley Falls section of Sheffield, near Bartholomew's Cobble. (413) 229-8600. Trustees of Reservations, www.thetrustees.org.
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Flat, paved trail from Cheshire to Adams, following the old railway line along Cheshire Lake and Route 8.
Bartholomew's Cobble
River and unique wood and meadow habitat with bald eagles, turtles and abundant wildlife: 800 species of plants and one of North America's greatest diversities of ferns. Hikes, canoe trips and nature programs. Housatonic River guided canoe trips. Open year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset; museum and visitors center open year-round, daily, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eco Volunteers meet Thursdays beginning in May. Weatogue Road, Sheffield. Trustees of Reservations, (413) 229-8600, email@example.com.
Becket Land Trust
Becket historic quarry and trails: Quarry Museum and self-guided tour of nature preserve and 100 years of history. Becket Historic Quarry permanent exhibit opens June 21 at Mullen House Education Center. Trails open in daylight hours year round. Quarry off Route 20, 456 Quarry Road, Becket. Mullen House off-site exhibits and office at 12 Brooker Hill Road (corner Route 8), North Becket Village. (413) 623-2100, www.becketlandtrust.org.
Berkshire Botanical Garden
26 display areas including perennial borders, mixed borders of thousands of annuals, a rock garden, rose garden, pond garden, children's garden and native plant gardens. Three greenhouses, an arboretum and a woodland preserve. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 31 with tours Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, June 15 to Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. Route 183 and Route 102, Stockbridge. (413) 298-3926, www.berkshirebotanical.org.
Bryant Homestead
From 1865 until his death in 1878, William Cullen Bryant summered here at his boyhood home, today a National Historic Landmark. A self-guided map highlights the 2-mile Rivulet Trail, where old growth, including ancient specimens of hemlock and a magnificent cherry tree, rise near the Rivulet, a trickling stream immortalized by Bryant's 1823 poem. Free. Grounds open year-round for hiking, picnics and sight-seeing.
Berkshire Knapsackers
Group hikes many Saturdays and Sundays in May and June, across the county. For full schedule, visit www.berkshireknapsackers.org and watch the Berkshires Week weekly calendar.
Canoe Meadows
Bird walks weekly, Fridays at 7 a.m., in May, and other nature activities; trails open daily, 7 a.m. to dusk. Wetlands along the banks of the Housatonic River, Holmes Road, Pittsfield. Berkshire Sanctuaries, www.massaudubonorg.
Chesterfield Gorge
A dramatic rock canyon first carved by centuries of glacial melt water and the Westfield River, the gorge is the gateway to the East Branch Trail. Open during the warm season, daily, from sunrise to sundown, for hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, anglers. River Road, Chesterfield. (413) 532-1631.
Field Farm
A 1967 post-modern guest house designed by Ulrich Franzen for art collector Lawrence Bloedel and bauhaus building. Tours compares architectural philosophies, noon and 1 p.m. Saturdays, June through September. Trails and grounds open daily, free. 554 Sloan Road, Williamstown, www.thetrustees.org, (413) 458-3135.
Garden Conservancy
Garden tours through the summer in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont. No reservations; rain or shine. Times and places: (888) 842-2442 www.opendaysprogram.org.
Great Barrington River Walk
Native landscaped path along the Housatonic River in downtown Great Barrington; entrances at 195 Main St., River Street, Bridge Street and St. Peter's Church. W.E.B. Du Bois River Garden Park. Wm. Stanley Overlook. Volunteer days Thursdays and Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m. Open spring, summer and fall in daylight hours. www.gbriverwalk.com. (413) 458-3391.
Hoffmann Bird Club
Birding expeditions across the county. www.hoffmannbirdclub.org.
Hopkins Forest
Trails maintained by Williams College in Williamstown. www.williams.edu/CES/
hopkins.htm, (413) 597-4353
Housatonic Heritage Area
Trails and historic sites along the river from Connecticut to central Berkshire County. Summer hikes at www.heritage-hikes.org. www.upperhousatonicheritage.org.
Project Native
Native plant nursery and restorer of habitat maintains meadow and woodland trails around seed beds for wild plants. Trails open dawn to dusk year-round. 342 North Plain Road, Route 41, Housatonic, projectnative.org or (413) 274-3433.
Monument Mountain
Moderate loop trails and beautiful views at the top. Admission is free. Route 7, Great Barrington. Trustees of Reservations, (413) 298-3239, ext. 3020.
Mount Greylock
Trails and entrances in Williams-town, North Adams, Adams and Lanesborough. For nature talks, music and events on summit, see Bascom Lodge.
Mountain Meadow
Wild meadows at the homesite of the woman who wrote "Bog-Trotting for Orchids" a century ago. Entrances on Benedict Road in Pownal, Vt., and Mason Street in Willliamstown. Admission is free. Trustees of Reservations. (413) 458-3135.
Notchview Reservation
Twenty-five miles of trails, historic hayfields and pastures, stone walls and cellar holes. Open from sunup to sundown, daily, year round. Visitor Center with picnic area and rest rooms. Tuesday Trail Team, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: small group working on repairs to Windsor Trail. Second and fourth Tuesdays, July to October. 83 Old Route 9, Windsor. (413) 684-0148.
Pleasant Valley Sanctuary
Trails, boardwalk, canoe trips and nature programs weekly. 472 West Mountain Road, Lenox. Berkshire Sanctuaries, (413) 637-0320, www.massaudubon.org.
Project Native
Nonprofit native plant farm, nursery and wildlife sanctuary, Route 41: 342 North Plain Road Housatonic, (413) 274-3433, projectnative.org.
Springside Park
Trails across 237 acres of woods and meadows. Master Gardeners Workshops select Saturday mornings. Master Gardeners at work in the demo behind Springside House, gardens before "Tuesday Night in the Park" music series starting July 9. Attend the concerts, tour the gardens, and ask gardening questions. Springside Park, upper North Street, Pittsfield. Gardeners: (413) 743-5193. Park: (413) 347-3812, email@example.com.
Tamarack Hollow
Highland valley nature and cultural center in boreal forest. Hikes on the property and in neighboring conservation lands in Windsor an Savoy with naturalist Aimee Gelinas. 1515 Savoy Hollow Road, Windsor. tamarackhollow.com.
Tyringham Cobble
Walk through mountain meadows and up hillside trails to watch for bobolinks. Jerusalem Road, Tyringham. Trustees of Reservations.
Williamstown Rural Lands
Land trust maintains trails around Williamstown and near its headquarters at former dairy farm; see website for maps. Children's programs with nature crafts, walking trails trails and family events at Sheep Hill. "Art, Writing and Nature for 9 to12," June 24-28. "Parent and Preschooler Nature Exploration" 10 to 11:30 a.m., July 1-3. "Create and Discover" for 7-9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 8-12. "Habitat Exploration" for 6-8 year olds, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 15-19. "Rustic Furniture Building Workshop" for 9-12 year olds, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 29-31. "Look to the Animals" for 5-7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 5-9. Williamstown.Sheep Hill, Route 7, Williamstown. www.wrlf.org, (413) 458-2494.
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To address this mission, HHS has undertaken a two-stageapproach to planning to efficiently integrate the requirements for, and the advanced development and procurement of, medical countermeasures for all CBRN threat agents. This included publication of the draft Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise Strategy (HHS PHEMCE Strategy) in the Federal Register in September 2006 (final version to be released in early 2007). In collaboration with public and private stakeholders, the HHS PHEMCE Strategy will establish the goals and objectives that HHS will use to ensure that medical countermeasures are available for effective use against the highest priority CBRN threats facing the Nation. The second stage in this process is the development of the HHS PHEMCE Implementation Plan. This document will detail HHS medical countermeasure priorities for research, development and acquisition against the highest priority CBRN threats.
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Welcome back to 31 Days to Building a Cleaning Routine!
Day 24: Gathering Laundry Recipes
I've been doing some reading and rereading and gathering laundry recipes. I know what recipes I want to try, I just need to find a day to do it.
Recipe #1
At first, I was going to try this recipe from I can Teach my Child. However it makes a lot!! (which might be most cost efficient, right?) Looks like it works great and doesn't produce suds in the water – perfect for the new HE washers.
Recipe #2
Don't like the idea of grating a bar of soap? Our Out-of-Sync Life thought of a brilliant idea!! Using a food processor to grate the soap!! She also shares her powered laundry detergent recipe.
Recipe #3
One Good Thing by Jillee shares three laundry detergent recipes (two liquid and one powdered). The first liquid recipe makes a ton, but then other makes just 2 gallons. 2 gallons sounds pretty manageable.
Recipe #4
Jillee's most recent laundry recipe is her No-Grate Homemade Laundry Soap. This sounds like it would be a great recipe – plus smells really good!!
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Contact between Tech's new coaching staff and current players has been limited to this point, per NCAA rules, but Tech quarterback Michael Brewer said he can sense the energy the young coaches will bring just by being in the football building.
"The energy is electric," said Brewer, the sophomore quarterback who is expected to take the starting reigns from Seth Doege. "I was telling somebody the other day that I visted Tech my junior year when coach (Mike) Leach was here, and I saw it then, and then when coach (Tommy) Tuberville and coach (Neal) Brown were here, that the energy level is just through the roof.
"Everybody here in the facility is jacked up about it. The community is excited about it. You look across the room and see guys like Kliff Kingsbury, Mike Smith, Eric Morris and Kevin Curtis, guys who have played football here at Texas Tech. They know what it's like to be a collegiate football player here, so the comfort level is tremendous."
Brewer said he's been working hard with the rest of his teammates during voluntary conditioning and is looking forward to spring practice in March, when he'll have the first opportunity to turn the keys of Kingsbury's offense, one he says will be "wide open."
"It's kind of going to be a combination of what Coach Leach had here and what Coach Brown had here," Brewer said. "It's going to give the quarterback a lot more freedom. I feel like a lot of the things he's going to give me the liberty to do is going to help us a lot because it kind of fits some of my skill set.
"We're going to spread the ball around, going to be good at running the ball. We're going to have a good game plan each week. We have some of the best coaches around, so it's going to be a lot of fun."
Brewer said he expects to be moved out of the pocket plenty in the new system, similar to the way Case Keenum at Houston and Johnny Manziel at Texas A&M were used under Kingsbury's direction.
"First of all, I want to be more accurate," Brewer said. "I think as a quarterback you can never be too accuarate. I'v been working on that and getting the ball out faster. That's one thing, getting the ball out fast, to get the ball in people like Jakeem Grant's hands in space, they can do big things.
"And then throwing on the run. I'm probably going to be moving the pocket a little bit and running around a little a bit, so you've got to be good at throwing on the run. It's something I've done in the past, but I'm just trying to keep my accuracy up doing that."


text: thecoldwarrior 8 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 Hi all, my name is Doug and I'm a chronic gamer. Just finished our 7th game of MoM. What a great game!!!! I've had MoM for around a year now but was too busy to get to it till recently. I only have the main game so far but plan to get expansions at some point. For some reference let me break down our plays… S1 me as keeper, friend as 2 investigators, just getting feet wet, smooth enough, some tech errors, keeper wins by a landslide S2 me as keeper, friend as 2 investigators, more familiar with rules, smoother game, less errors, keeper wins w/o trying S3 me as 2 investigators, friend as keeper, rules glances once in a while, rule scrutinized for content and intent, error count: unknown, keeper wins while also napping S4 me as 3 investigators, friend as keeper, rules lawyer-ing and some fudging needed (mmm fudge), errors…dont you mean happy mistakes, keeper wins yet again S5 who wrote this one? disappointing perty much the same as S4 Also 2 self made scenarios SMS1(From Beyond) me as keeper, could use some wording and fluff editing, ending undetermined due to an error in objectives -Draw SM2 (Salems Lot) me as keeper, actually proud of my scenario (help from friend in game, credit due), a bit of in game tweaking, INVESTIGATORS WIN!!!! Amazing game! really truly is! The whole thing has so much potential! Stunning components and fairly solid gameplay. With that said I would like to host some complaints for discussions sake… -the keeper always~ wins! This can be factored by inexperience, the keepers ferver getting the best of him and/or the scenario baseline. If it is due to inexperience this cant really be helped since knowing what to do is contradictory to playing the game itself. The keeper can, if willing, tone himself down. The foreknowledge of events is quite powerful. Including an attack against the keepers threat may be one way to tone the game. Finally, a well written scenario is key to a great game for all players. -a lack of options. At times you find yourself 2 3 even 4 turns ahead simply due to the fact that it is inevitable. I do think that some more mechanics (options) are needed (as long as they ride with the game not against it) to keep thing more interesting overall and to avoid dead zones. As i say that I also say that the options are there but are ignored in lieu of 'the more logical' advancement. To explain further…I could~ 'waste' an action to try to learn a spell but I pass so that I do move an extra space. One edit to the main rules that we plan to try next game is to have 4 action points per investigator. These action points are spent at 1 per move and 2 per action. This will yield several possibilities for an investigators turn. The investigator could do 4 moves (an actual run), 2 actions (meaning you could do an attack and attempt to learn a spell), perform 2 moves and an action, etc etc. This may, however, speed the investigators up too much. -the expandability of the physical game. I, personally, would like to have seen the 5 scenarios in the main game packaged individually and with a specific marking on the card to differentiate the different scenarios. This would, imo, make each one more plug and play compatibility. This would also match much better with future expansion (since they have to reprint many of the cards anyway). Well, this is just the tip of the ice burg. I hope to hear what you think and to further the discussion. -it's behind you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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The 2014 Colorado Rapids Special Olympics Colorado Unified Soccer program officially kicked off on Wednesday, May 14th. It was the first practice for the newly expanded team, which includes 30 athletes and a coaching staff of seven. Of the 30, there are 15 Special Olympics athletes and 15 Unified partners who demonstrated their skills at two separate try-outs.
This was the first time that the entire team has been together to play. Although many of them met at the team announcement before the Rapids game on May 3rd, this was their first opportunity to kick a ball, run around, work together and get to know their coaches. Some of the athletes, partners and coaches have participated in the program during the last two seasons, but most are new to the squad. There are athletes and coaches from Denver, Colorado Springs, Brighton, even as far as Pueblo! The group comes from around the state, but quickly found a rhythm and meshed well.
During this practice, the athletes' focus was on becoming familiar with one another and getting to know everyone's names, while the coaches were busy assessing strengths, areas for improvement and developing a practice plan for coming weeks. After warm ups and introductions, the team broke into two smaller groups to play a couple games of World Cup. Between each round, team members were alternated so that each person was able to work with a variety of their teammates and coaches on a small scale. It provided a perfect set-up for athletes to be assessed and coaches to be involved. Everybody had a great time, and we learned that there is some amazing talent on the team this year. Based on what was seen, there are going to be some defensive plays and scoring opportunities that you'll want to see first-hand this season.
Overall, it was a great start to what promises to be an exciting season with plenty of new talent and athletes who are eager for experiences and victories!


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BERLIN- Worcester Prep's girls' varsity basketball team fell to Salisbury School, 40-23, in the ESIAC championship game.
The Mallards enjoyed another successful season and finished with a 12-6 record that was not diminished by the loss in the conference championship game. The Worcester girls started the regular season on a 7-0 run before hitting the wall somewhat in midseason. The Mallards went 2-5 during one stretch during the middle of the season including a string of three losses in a row.
However, the Worcester girls rallied late in the season and won their last two games heading into the ESIAC tournament. Last Wednesday, the Mallards beat Delmarva Christian, 27-14, to reach the title game. Molly Marshall led Worcester with eight points, while Sophie Brennan scored seven and Meredith Smith added six. The win set up another game against familiar rival Salisbury School in the ESIAC championship game last Friday.
In the title game, the Mallards fell to the Dragons, 40-23. Brennan led Worcester with six points, while Smith and Cecily Sass each scored five. With the win in the title game, Salisbury School completed a three-game sweep of their rival Worcester Prep on the season.


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|The 83rd Academy Awards were held last night and we couldn't be more excited to tune in to see all the glamorous fashion and jewelry. One piece of jewelry that we think shined the most were earrings. The Ice.com team discussed our favorite earrings this morning and some that we wish the starlets would have reconsidered.
|Emeralds: Reese Witherspoon and Annette Bening both wore dark gowns with vibrant green emerald earrings. Reese's Neil Lane emeralds were highlighted nicely with her high ponytail. Both Reese and Annette's drop earrings closely resembled Angelina Jolie's famous emeralds she wore to the Oscars in 2009. You can get the look for less with these green Amethyst drop earrings.
|Colorful Gems: Gwyneth Paltrow was a favorite amongst many in her Calvin Klein silver sleek dress and colorful Louis Vuitton multi-gemstone earrings and brooch. We're unsure of what the exact design is but the colors are gorgeous with her skin tone.
|Dangle Earrings: The newly slimmed down Jennifer Hudson looked ravishing in her tangerine Versace gown. She paired it with long diamond dangle earrings that looked lightweight and comfortable. She was definitely a fan favorite of the night.
|Other honorable mentions were Mila Kunis' diamond and platinum Neil Lane ribbon earrings, Jennifer Hudson's long drop earrings and Oprah Winfrey's fabulous diamond earrings.
What were your favorite jewelry looks on the Oscars red carpet?


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This teenaged Danish band debuts with a remarkable album of dark, lo-fi post-punk that takes in elements of early Wire along with Joy Division, Suicide, Mission of Burma and other pioneering punk noisemakers on urgent, tense, viscerally exciting songs using a potent combination of jagged, trebly guitar riffs, clattering, tempo-shifting rhythms and mostly buried monotone vocals for an unlikely but enthralling fusion of punk's frantic energy with the atmospheric gloom of Joy Division. 6/23/2011 - Don Yates
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