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Photographer's Note
A sunny wintry day in Ayia Marina. The beach practically disappears during and after windy days and the colours are different. The shadow is cast by the high fence of a renovated mansion that belongs to the family who have given the beach of Ayia Marina its familiar name "Papalefteris".
Thank you for visiting, a lovely week to all
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arnie (1807) 2014-02-16 7:39
Hi Ourania,
A very nice shot, with the tree giving a very nice focal point.
serp2000 (46528) 2014-02-16 7:51
Good evening, Ourania,
The fence shadow make this foreground looks like a railway in the thumbnail. Simple but interesting daily life photo.
Have a great new week too!
ikeharel (86540) 2014-02-16 7:58
Kaliuspera Ourania,
Placed the tree on a very well chosen point, employ the seascape which is relatively empty, and in contrast to the rest of pic. space.
By itself, the tree "rusty" brown color is exquisite.
Fine winter ambiance, looks a whole different from other times of the year.
Have a nice new week ahead,
Romano46 (18472) 2014-02-16 8:00
Ciao Ourania
una visione invernale e recentissima della tua isola che ci mostra quanto essa sia bella anche lontano dai calori estivi.
Eccellente luminosità e tranquillita per la lontananza dei turisti spesso troppo invasivi la fanno apprezzare ancora di più.
Straordinaria la brillantezza dell'atmosfera che rende i colori vivi e contrastanti.
Molto bella e curata la composizione.
Ciao e buona domenica
lousat (104625) 2014-02-16 8:09
Ciao Ourania.La composizione è davvero bellissima,spiccano l'albero ed il piccolo mulino sullo sfondo,ma tutto è combinato nella miglior maniera ed al posto giusto,ottima qualita' come sempre.Buona serata,Luciano
tyro (26496) 2014-02-16 8:12
Hello Ourania,
You have written an interesting note and also provided a delightful photograph by way of illustration.
That is indeed lovely wintry sunshine which pervades this scene and although it appears cold and quite windy, the light is warm as it lights the solitary tree which is well placed in the frame for a perfect composition. The colours are delightul and the whole image is topped off beautifully by a fine and characterful sky.
Kind Regards,
Kamilutka (8107) 2014-02-16 8:18
Hello Ourania,
very nice view with this warm toned tree in the foreground. It catches an eye as well as light and shade pattern road.
I also very much like the background. The windmill on a causeway looks from distance as rising from the sea. The distant hills and clear sky finish off the picture.
Very pretty colors and light and well managed sharpness.
Thanks for sharing and enjoy your Sunday
saxo042 (38014) 2014-02-16 8:36
Hi Ourania,
You must have had a very pleasant day yesterday with sunshine. A beautiful view here. That red roof far away adds a nice accent in this picture. The shadows of the fence brings a feeling of a railway...
Kind regards
Schnappilic (9692) 2014-02-16 8:45
Hello Ourania,
Great picture with perfect exposure, sharpness and colors. The whole atmosphere is great. Congratulations!
Best regards,
Nicou (162446) 2014-02-16 8:59
quel ensemble et compo sueprbe cet arbre avec la mer une petite tout en fond ces maisons quelle vue splendide.
Bravo et belle soirée
carlo62 (63125) 2014-02-16 10:59
Ciao Ourania
una foto fresca di giornata ( o quasi), ben composta, con il vecchio mulino in bella mostra e questo albero ben posizionato per mostrarci il panorama.
Si respira la tranquillità del luogo, che, sicuramente, accoglie molti turisti in estate.
Buon inizio settimana
jcpix (14024) 2014-02-16 19:38
Hi Ourania,
This is far from being a typical winters day...well, for most anyway. :) I would guess there are more than a few who envy this "harsh" winter scenery and conditions...it must be torture to have to endure this kind of climate. lol
If I didn't know any better, I'd say the water looks mighty fine for a swim right now...but the empty beach tells me otherwise. There is a nice range of blue colors between the sky and sea, separated nicely by the natural landscape, and thus creating a fun layered effect from top to bottom. Aside from the natural beauty, the thing that really stands out to me are the repeating shapes of the shadows in the bottom left corner, almost looks like a giant UPC bar code. :) I can only assume this is another in a long line of pleasant places for a walk, one I wouldn't mind taking each and every day. Enjoy the new week. Take care.
Friendly wishes,
Corry (4508) 2014-02-16 20:27
Bonsoir Ourania
Belle prise de vue du bord de mer avec cet arbre au premier plan. L'ombre de la clôture sur le trottoir donne un bel effet. Belle composition. Bien fait.
abmdsudi (65441) 2014-02-16 21:36
Hi Ourania
That's winter sunshine is in order. Superb shot well framed by the tree in the foreground with the eyes being led to the hills by the sea. Spot on compo of a very welcome sight under that terrific blue sky, rich tones with the hills show a foretaste of what's to come. Brilliant not only the picture, but the day and landscape, too. Wonderful capture, Tfs
Best regards
danos (106319) 2014-02-17 0:58
Ουρανία καλημέρα,
όμορφο το Χειμωνιάτικο σκηικό με το ν ήλιο να το κάνει ακόμα πιό ενδιαφέρον.Η γωνία λήψης είναι πολύ πετυχημένη με το θαλασσοδαρμένο δένδρο να έχει τοποθετηθεί τέλεια στο κάδρο και συμπληρώνεται εξ΄ ίσου καλά με τον μύλο στην άκρη της θάλασσας.
Καλή εβδομάδα,Δάνος
holmertz (66222) 2014-02-17 3:09
Hello Ourania,
For a brief moment I wondered if there is really a railway on Leros. I got that impression from the shadow of the fence. Those lines in any case add a fine element to this composition which is also full of other nice details. As you say, the colours are a bit different, giving the view a slightly chilly look. The brown tree underscores the fact that tihis is winter, and I get the same impression from the clouds. There is a fine, crispy clarity to the light that I thoroughly enjoy.
Kind regards,
jhm (169842) 2014-02-17 3:11
Hello Ourania,
I hope that wintry sunshine regular is present here in Belgium, today get a nice day, with sun and ten degree Celsius.
Your picture is very pleasant through the pleasant water and an excellent cloudy sky.
Sharpness and colour are pleasant made.
Composition and presentation make these picture attractive.
Very well done, TFS.
Have a nice week,
snunney (115385) 2014-02-17 3:38
Hello Ourania,
I like the composition and the framing offered by the tree; the shadows cast by the fence are a fine plus point. Attractive warm light and colours.
mohammad_H (10174) 2014-02-17 4:30
At a right angle to your camera, background, beautiful sky and calm water, eye-catching and attractive landscape, color and light management is
Best wishes to you,
Didi (61221) 2014-02-17 8:08
Bonjour Ourania
Le point de vue est très intéressant et la lumière très appréciable
Je me demande si il était possible d'inclure entièrement l'arbre sur la partie de droite ?
Bonne journée
Silvio1953 (164785) 2014-02-17 10:41
Ciao Ourania, gran bella composizione con l'albero fiorito in primo piano, ottima esposizione, magnifica nitidezza, splendida luce e bei colori naturali, bravissima, ciao Silvio
mcmtanyel (37113) 2014-02-17 21:03
Hi Ourania,
That tree is awfully close to the sea, it must like saline water. I see that is is framing that lovely windmill on the water. Great view, TFS.
pajaran (73379) 2014-02-17 22:14
Dobro jutro.
Dobar tekst o mestu i trenutku ...
Lep pogled ...
Dobar trenutak snimka, ostrina, kontrast i perspektiva, lepo pokazano mesto i trenutak, lepe boje.
Imajte lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Good morning.
A good article on the place and time ...
Nice view ...
Good time recording, sharpness, contrast and perspective, nice place and shown the moment, pretty colors.
Have a nice and successful day, all the best.
krzychu30 (15512) 2014-02-18 0:58
Hello Ourania,
middle of the winter,but the sunny weather makes really lovely atmosphere of the scene.I like the way the light affects the colors and how it helps you to depict the scene even more pleasant to us.
And also the slightly rough sea is a great contribution,as it adds so nice maritime and also kind of dynamic character to the scene.
Excellently spotted and executed!
Wish You a nice day
Subhogen (4067) 2014-02-18 2:25
Hello Ourania,
Beautiful view from the side of the sea. The leaning tree and the shadows on the pavement create good FG interests. The tree is also framing well the coastal town and the hills in the BG. Lovely colours on the sea accentuated with the aid of wonderful bright light. Overall it is a nice scenery and a superb composition. Nice one, thanks for sharing.
Hello Ourania
pleasant shot for those who love this winter
atmosphere I love the position of the tree
in the foreground and the beauty of the sea
fine winter ambiance with a delicate
windmill down there
is this a windmill really?
how sweet and worthseeing
have a nice new day tomorrow
Sonata11 (34009) 2014-02-18 21:15
Hello Ourania,
what a gorgeous view. Amazingly beautiful place. Colors are fabulous. Very, very beautiful. I love it. Perfect snapshot. Tfs.
Best regards, Barbara
Gigidusud (21669) 2014-02-19 13:43
Ciao Ourania,
Un punto di vista diversa di Ayia Marina con l'albero in fiore in primo piano, una bella combinazione di tonalità rosa e blu e una luce splendida. Mi piace molto!
Un caro saluto.
eldancer1 (36343) 2014-02-19 14:39
It's still supposed to be winter in Southern Nevada but the temperature has been in the low 80s and today the wind blowing hard. I like the capture of this winter scene with dark clouds in the background. The tree seems to hang on for dear life. Good lighting and sharp details. Well done, tfs.
elenimavrandoni (0) 2014-02-19 20:11
αυτα τα χρωματα τα ζεστα σε αντίθεση με το απειλητικο του καιρου δημιουργουν μια ομορφη αντίθεση!
πολυ γλυκο το φως που παιχνιδίζει με τίς σκιές..
το σπιτάκι αριστερά και ο μύλος στο βάθος ειναι δυο μοναδικές λεπτομέρειες!!
καλημέρα Ουρανία!
nikkitta (17070) 2014-02-21 8:29
Kaliuspera Ourania querida
That way is more familiar being "querida first" more formal, time to prectice your spanish
A very creative way to place the atractive tree in golden color in contrast with the seaside landscape, well use of the diagonal rails
What I like is the touch of red given roof of this kind of tower
Buen fin de semana
Cricri (135522) 2014-02-23 8:20
Hi Ourania
Très jolie composition, j'aime la couleur et la position de l'arbre offrant une vue intéressante et belle, bien sur la lumière est magnifique, très jolie
Beau dimanche
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Damascus hit by its deadliest bombing
A huge car bomb has exploded near ruling party offices in Damascus, killing nearly 60 people and causing widespread destruction in the Syrian capital's deadliest attack since the civil war erupted.
The bombing, blamed on "terrorists" by both the regime and its opponents, rocked the city centre on Thursday and sent thick smoke scudding across the skyline, shortly before a mortar attack on a nearby military headquarters.
The attacks came as the opposition umbrella group, the National Coalition, met in Cairo to discuss proposals to hold conditional talks with President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Images of charred bodies lying next to mangled vehicles were aired on state television, which said children were among the wounded in the blast near a school in the central district of Mazraa.
The attack was "carried out by armed terrorist groups linked to al-Qaeda that receive financial and logistic help from abroad", the foreign ministry said, using government terminology for rebels.
Police said the bomb exploded at 16 November Square near the Baath party's head offices, and Russian news agencies reported the windows of Moscow's embassy were blown out, although no staff were hurt.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the blast killed at least 59 people, including 15 soldiers, and wounded more than 200. That would make it the deadliest such attack in Damascus since bombers first it about a year ago.
On May 10, 2012, 55 were killed in twin suicide bombings in the capital.
State media said the bombing killed 53 people and wounded dozens.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
"It is terrorism... Is that what you call Islam?" one of the wounded told Syrian television.
"Is that the freedom you want? Is that the (rebel) Free Syrian Army?" asked another.
The opposition also denounced the bombers as "terrorists".
"Any acts targeting civilians with murder or human rights violations are criminal acts that must be condemned, regardless of the perpetrator or the justification," the National Coalition said on Facebook.
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Discussion in 'Star Trek: Voyager' started by kgartm1185, Jun 8, 2013.
Which ship would win in a battle?
I'd have voted differently if it were the thread title only, but the Enterprise E would wipe the floor with the other two.
I agree
Well I know which ship wouldn't win.
Though as this crosses three shows, shouldn't it be in General Trek?
the defiant and ent e would cripple eachother, whilst voyager would self-destruct
I think all three were great ships with Captains who loved them.
Worf is first officer of the Defiant and every time we see the E onscreen he is at tactical, so there is no way he could be in two places at once. Unless there's some sort of anomaly, probably caused by Voyager.
Since Voyager usually comes out on top when there's some weird anomaly, I'm giving this one to ...
James Tiberius Freaking Kirk. He slingshots around the sun into the 24th century and surprises the other captains. In their shock at seeing the older ship Kirk blows up all three other ships with a massive kickass torpedo assault that Scotty improvises on the spur of the moment.
Going by only what's seen on screen I'd say the Defiant. It'd probably ram the Enterprise-E.
Assuming all three are normal specifications (no future tech or Borg tech), then the Enterprise E clearly is the most powerful and most advanced of the three, and the largest.
Voyager modified as seen per Endgame, took out Borg Cubes easily, so if you go with modifications, then Voyager has it.
Being larger does not make the ship more suited for battle. I might go with Defiant just based on maneuverability and the fact that it has a cloaking device.
Voyager with future armor, okay, but Voyager when it was built loses easily to Defiant.
I don't know why they never introduced the concept of fighters in DS9. They were rather obvious additions to Babylon 5 and BSG. Maybe they only didn't it because they were afraid to be accused of copying B5?
^We did see fighters, didn't we? Those little ships that were always darting in and out in the big DS9 battles (originally seen as Maquis ships, I believe)...how big were they supposed to be?
Edited to add:
Defiant is a "tough little ship" from what we saw throughout the Dominion War.
Voyager slaughtered Borg cubes due to they're transphasic torpedoes or whatever Adm Janeway brought from the future. I can't imagine they would work on a ship that doesn't analyze and adapt to everything like the Borg do.
The Enterprise-E is a "tough big ship" as we saw from First Contact and Nemesis. Big E takes this battle.
Yeah... Fighters have know future against big starships.
True considering the Defiant pwned the Lakota. However, IIR the Defiant class was basically the testing ground for everything that got put in the Sovereign's. Enterprise E- is everything the Defiant is but bigger, faster, better shielded, more powerful and has a bigger arsenal of weapons available. Remember, E-E was also constructed to be a Borg fighter.
With Starfleet having possession of the Romulan cloak aboard the Defiant, I am sure it has been dissected enough where starfleet captains have been briefed on how to detect cloaked ships using Romulan cloaks, and how to track them. Heck, even Geordi figured out how in TNG.
Also, Defiant may be more maneuverable, but the defiant is only able to fire forward, whereas the Sovereigns have a 360 firing arc for the phaser arrays. So the maneuverability is not as much an advantage against Enterprise E, as it would have been against the Lakota, or maybe even a galaxy class ship.
Defiant isn't winning this one against Enterprise E.
Why are they all fighting, anyway?
Because, reasons.
The bugs from Conspiracy, are BACK!!!!
Whilst I don't think we ever say the Defiant fire aft, it doesn't mean it can't. We after all didn't see the Galaxy Class fire aft Phasers that often.
Even if Defiant did have the capability of firing at other angles (IE phasers or torpedoes), it still doesn't change the fact that E-E is everything Defiant is, just more of it. Bigger hull able to handle more damage, more power output, more phaser arrays and torpedo bays, large crew to handle battle damage, more of just basically everything, less cloak, which isn't necessarily an advantage, if E-E is able to track it, anyway.
That doesn't mean Defiant won't get its licks in, and it would be an easy win for E-E, just that the odds are with the Enterprise-E.
Now, if we were talking Enterprise-D, it just might be a different story and go in Defiant's favor (Caveat: Except maybe "All Good Things..." Enterprise D, which also has a cloak and has been upgraded to basically a dreadnaught).
That said, I think the real contest might be Voyager VS Defiant. That might be closer, but my money would be on Defiant...not because I like Voyager less (I think Voyager is a better looking ship, personally), but because Voyager is more a multi-role explorer ship, whereas Defiant is all warrior.
Voyager wins hands down because her Captain wouldn't allow anything less!
Going by the options, I would sort them thusly:
- Enterprise-E
- Defiant
- Voyager
So even if the E-E wasn't on that list, the Defiant would always win against Voyager.
defiant,it is a warship,built to fight.
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Normally I would preview this series as the Cubs taking on a lesser opponent in the Pirates, only because that's how it's been forever, unfortunately the shoe is on the other foot right now. The Cubs are the worst team in baseball, and that's just by looking at their record, sure the Pirates haven't been good either, but the Cubs are a low scoring soccer team right now, that's not a compliment, and I hate soccer so that's hard for me to say. The Cubs offense wasn't very good in the early part of the season, but it has reached a new level of bad during this nine game losing streak. If the Cubs are going to get out of this slide they need to explode, I'm talking 6-9 runs in one game… I know, crazy. Maybe if they do that the pressure will be off and they can all relax, until then they will continue to squeeze the saw dust out of the bat and lose. It won't be easy because one, it never is with this team, and two, the Pirates boast the 3rd best team ERA in the National League. Full preview/breakdown after the jump.
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Romo's quick return results in save
By Chris Haft and Teddy Cahill / MLB.com
SAN FRANCISCO -- Sergio Romo appreciated the immediate chance for redemption that he received Monday night.
Entering the game after Atlanta's Freddie Freeman hit a ninth-inning, leadoff homer off Javier Lopez, Romo retired the next three Braves to earn his 13th save. It came one day after Romo surrendered Hanley Ramirez's two-run, ninth-inning homer at Los Angeles that tied the score and dealt the Giants closer his first blown save of the season after 12 conversions.
"For me, it's easier to forget by getting a chance right away," Romo said Tuesday. "What better game to get back in and get the job done, when Timmy [Lincecum] pitched the way he did, [Tyler] Colvin had the game that he had [homer, triple, three RBIs] and defensively we made plays? Everybody found a way to contribute, one way or another. There was no better game to get back on the horse."
One ominous fact remains: Romo already has allowed three homers, compared with five all last season. Arizona's Miguel Montero went deep off Romo on Opening Night, March 31, and Colorado's Justin Morneau homered off the right-hander on April 23.
Sanchez gets shot at first base
SAN FRANCISCO -- Managers like saying that players write the lineup card. That is, a player's performance, not the manager's preference, determines who starts and who sits.
If that's the case, then Hector Sanchez is knocking on Bruce Bochy's office door asking to use the manager's pen.
After a slow start, Sanchez entered Tuesday hitting .353 (12-for-34) in his previous 10 games. Overall, he ranked fifth on the team with 16 RBIs despite amassing just 64 plate appearances.
It was no coincidence that Sanchez started Tuesday at first base, a position he had played exactly once -- in a Cactus League exhibition.
Asked if Sanchez would be rewarded for seizing upon his chances to excel, Bochy said, "That's why he's out there today. He's been driving in some key runs. You try to find a way to get that bat in the lineup."
Bochy acknowledged that Sanchez's defense could be an issue. Even Sanchez admitted that mastering the proper footwork around the bag would challenge him. But, Bochy said, "He has pretty good hands and I think he can handle it. We'll have to see how it goes. With [Brandon] Belt out, we're going to get a little creative here."
Bochy reiterated that Michael Morse will receive the "lion's share" of playing time at first base during Belt's absence. But when a left-handed starter pitches for the opposition, as Atlanta's Mike Minor did Tuesday night, Bochy said he might use Sanchez or Buster Posey at first base. If Posey were to play first, Sanchez would catch. "I would like to get Hector out there as much as I can," Bochy said.
Sanchez insisted that didn't feel nervous about playing first. "Catching's harder," he explained.
Sanchez credited hitting coach Hensley Meulens for sparking his offensive surge. Three weeks ago when the Giants visited the Colorado Rockies, Meulens encouraged Sanchez after the switch-hitter's batting average dwindled to a season-low .120. "He told me, 'You know what kind of hitter you are. Don't put pressure on yourself. Trust your hands.' "
In the April 23 series finale, Sanchez delivered two homers, including an 11th-inning grand slam that lifted the Giants to a 12-10 victory. He has remained productive since.
Belt's absence could reach eight weeks
SAN FRANCISCO -- First baseman Brandon Belt had two pins inserted in his fractured left thumb Tuesday without complications.
"He's doing fine. That's all I know," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said.
Belt could be sidelined longer than initially anticipated. The San Jose Mercury News reported that Belt might miss as many as eight weeks, contrary to previous six-week estimates. "It could be a little longer," Bochy acknowledged.
No matter how long Belt is sidelined, Bochy believed that the 26-year-old can make the most of his idle time by watching games closely.
"I think you learn so much," Bochy said. "It's the best visual teaching tool."
Bochy added that he often wished that players could switch roles with him and the coaching staff to broaden their knowledge of the game.
"Sometimes you get stuck in the specifics of your area instead of the concept of winning the ballgame," Bochy said.
Prospect Susac belts two homers for Fresno
Catcher Andrew Susac, the Giants' No. 4 prospect, hit two home runs Tuesday, leading Triple-A Fresno to a 7-4 victory at Reno.
It was the second multi-homer game of Susac's career. He finished the day 2-for-3 with a walk. In 21 games this season, he is hitting .329 with six home runs and a 1.061 OPS.
Susac suffered a concussion April 21 and spent more than two weeks on the disabled list. He has swung a hot bat since being activated from the DL last Thursday. In five games since returning to the lineup, he is hitting .444 with four home runs.
Susac got some help Tuesday from the rest of Fresno's offense. Second baseman Joe Panik, the Giants' No. 14 prospect, went 2-for-5 and hit his second homer of the season. Adam Duvall also added a home run, his 13th of the season. He is now tied for the Minor League lead.
Right-hander Heath Hembree, the Giants' No. 11 prospect, pitched a scoreless ninth for the save. He leads the Pacific Coast League with eight saves this season.
Filmmaker Burns visits AT&T Park
SAN FRANCISCO -- There's probably no way Ken Burns wouldn't stop by the ballpark when he's in town.
Burns is the Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and documentarian whose work includes the nine-part "Baseball" series released in 1994 and updated with "10th Inning" in 2010. He took a break from the Public Broadcasting System's annual meeting that's headquartered at a downtown hotel to toss Tuesday night's honorary first pitch before the Braves-Giants game.
Burns also took care of some business while visiting AT&T Park. He stopped by the Giants clubhouse to check in with the legendary Willie Mays, who attends most home games. Burns plans to interview Mays for a documentary on baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson. The two-part series will be released next year or early in 2016, Burns said.
Burns, 60, said that though he was born in Brooklyn and thus "had affection for" the Dodgers, Mays remains his favorite ballplayer.
"It doesn't matter where you're from. There's nobody better," Burns said, citing Mays' combination of "power, speed, intelligence [and] instinct."
Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Haft-Baked Ideas, and follow him on Twitter at @sfgiantsbeat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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COURSE: 15-301 Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (3)
Students explore the roots of Western civilization through a study of some of the great philosophers of the past. Among the philosophers studied are pre-Socratic philosophers, the Sophists, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine and Aquinas. Prerequisite: 15-110 Introduction to Philosophy or the consent of the instructor.


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Edu scores first goal, Beasley injures rib in Rangers victory.
Friedel is sent off from Villa's 5-0 rout at hands of Liverpool.
Howard, Everton are on the upswing in English Premier League.
Bradley helps Gladbach mount effort to escape relegation.
Donovan to wrap up Munich tenure and rejoin Galaxy in MLS.
Healthy after long recovery, Spector is recording playing time with West Ham.
Foul tackle leaves Beasley bruised, but apparently not sidelined.
Bradley scores tying goal in Gladbach's 1-1 draw at Bremen.
McBride, Beasley stay put as transfer window closes.
McBride could return to Fulham of EPL, Altidore moves.
Friedel posts two shutouts for Aston Villa which defeats Portsmouth, ties Doncaster.
Beasley, Edu struggle for playing time for Glasgow Rangers.
Donovan scores, looks strong in pair of Bayern Munich exhibition wins.
Altidore's effort at Villareal has Everton eyeing a loan deal.
Rovers' loss is gain for Aston Villa as Friedel leads upward EPL surge.
Onyewu's future with Standard is up in the air as club ponders transfer.
Dempsey finds net twice, late header for Fulham stuns Chelsea in 2-2 draw.
U.S. under-20s Bernardo, Nazzani refine their trade in Italy.
Adu gets first start for Monaco in Cup loss to PSG.
With Friedel in net, Aston Villa couples UEFA Cup advancement with EPL success.
Howard, Onyewu face off: Standard, Everton draw in UEFA Cup.
U.S. players have seen their numbers dwindle in English Premier League.
Beasley helps Rangers get off to good start.
Americans Abroad
(Tuesday, April 14, 2009) -- Receiving a pair of goals and an assist from United States midfielder Clint Dempsey, visiting Fulham recorded a 3-1 English Premier League victory over Manchester City Sunday at City of Manchester Stadium.
After Stephen Ireland put City ahead 1-0 in the 28th minute, Dempsey notched the first of his two goals to start a second-half comeback. In the 50th minute, Dempsey gained possession of a loose ball and curled it home with an expertly placed shot.
Nine minutes later, both Dempsey and overlapping Fulham defender moved into the left side of the penalty area. When the defense shifted to meet them, Dempsey passed to midfielder Dickson Etuhu, who rifled a hard shot into the corner of the net from 20 yards out for a 2-1 advantage.
On a quick counterattack in the 83rd minute, Fulham striker Bobby Zamora raced free from the halfway line. As he reached the top of the box, he fed Dempsey, overlapping on the left side, produced another clinical finish, low to goalkeeper Shay Given's left, to make it 3-1.
On April 4, Fulham suffered a disappointing 1-0 loss at home to surging Liverpool when Yossi Benayoun scored in stoppage time of a match which saw Dempsey play 90 minutes four days after representing the U.S. in World Cup qualifying in Nashville. .
Fulham has climbed to eighth place at 11-11-10 with 43 points but, with six games remaining, is nine points shy of sixth place which would bring a berth in the new Europa League, which will replace the UEFA Cup.
American defender Jonathan Spector sat out West Ham United's 1-0 loss at Tottenham Hotspur Saturday, the result of a scary concussion he suffered the week before in a 2-0 decision over host Sunderland at Boleyn Ground.
Things appeared worse than they turned out to be for Spector, who escaped serious injury when he was leveled during an aerial challenge during West Ham United's loss to Sunderland.
Spector collided with Sunderland central defender James Collins as they vied for a header in the 66th minute. Spector fell heavily to the ground unconscious, causing a length delay as he was attended to by the training staffs of both teams. Eventually, he was carried off on a stretcher and sent by ambulance to the hospital, where he spent the remainder of the weekend under observation before being released.
Spector, who has battled for the last six months to come back from a serious hip injury, was making his first appearance since February.
"He has got concussion. He lost a little a bit of consciousness and he lost his short-term memory," West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola told reporters. "He is fine and (doctors) are confident it is not going to be a big problem. He couldn't remember much of it, but he was fine. He doesn't remember me which is a good thing. But he is OK and shouldn't be too bad."
Tim Howard was in net for Everton and Brad Friedel for Aston Villa, but neither American had much of a day in a 3-3 draw Sunday in which host Aston Villa erased 2-0 and 3-1 deficits.
Two minutes after midfielder Steve Pienaar put Everton ahead 3-1 in the 53rd minute, midfielder James Milner narrowed the margin for Villa, setting up midfielder Gareth Barry's equalizing penalty kick in the 67th minute.
Forward Marouane Fellaini beat Friedel in the 19th minute and midfielder Tim Cahill did the same four minutes later for a 2-0 advantage. Striker John Carew pulled Villa closer by beating Howard in the 33 rd minute.
Howard, who posted a shutout in the United States 3-0 decision over Trinidad and Tobago in a World Cup qualifier in Nashville, came back with a clean sheet for Everton Sunday in a 4-0 victory April 5 over Wigan Athletic.
As in Nashville, Howard was not all that busy, but he had to be sharp to stop a 20-yard drive by striker Hossam Mido and later scoop up a clever back-heel from Wigan attacking midfielder Paul Scharner.
April 5 was also particularly frustrating for Friedel and Aston Villa. They traveled to Old Trafford to meet Manchester United, which is in a battle to hold first place.
Despite Friedel giving up a pair of tough goals to Cristiano Ronaldo in the 14th and 80th minutes, it looked like Villa might escape with a 2-2 draw, would escape with a hard earned point in a 2-2 draw, especially after Friedel after denied Danny Welbeck in the 88th minute.
Then, disaster struck. In his United debut, Federico Macheda scored deep in stoppage time when he turned onto Ryan Giggs' low pass and unleashed a stunning shot that curled past Friedel's outstretched hands for a 3-2 triumph, snapping a two-match losing streak..
Aston Villa (15-9-8, 53 points) and Everton (14-8-10, 52) are firmly entrenched in fifth and sixth places and seem headed for the new Europa League.
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Please can you help me identify this insect. They arrived a couple of weeks ago in one room in our house. They appear to be coming from the gap between the skirting board and the wood flooring. There is no visible damage to any of the wood, they seem to be inactive during the day, but by the morning have made their way across the floor and some up the [painted] wall. On average there are about 30 new bugs appearing each day.
I think this is the weevil known as Euophryum confine. See a recent post for more info.
Hi Florin
Many thanks for taking the time to help.
It would appear we have a serious problem. The wooden floor (modern tongue and groove) was laid by some helpful contractors over an existing parquet floor. My guess is these little blighters are coming from there, as there is visible damage to our wooden floor.
Following your steer, I found a useful site telling me these things have been around for quite some time:
Once again, thank you.
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Re: Senegal May Be Mine (Again)
Posted by Claudia B.P. on 1/31/06
On 1/31/06, Michael L wrote:
> On 1/31/06, Amy wrote:
>> Hi. About 2 1/2 years ago I had to sell my Senegal that I
>> had for about 6 months. The other day my friend had me
>> look at the classified ads to see a bird she was going to
>> buy and the ad right underneath it caught my attention
>> because it read so much like the one I had placed 2 1/2
>> years ago. Well, turns out it's him! I am considering
>> buying him back since I always felt bad about having to
>> sell him, but now he "may need some work". What to do you
>> guys think the chances of rehabing a Senegal are? I have
>> done it with a grey - but don't know too much about the
>> Senegals since I only had him a short time. Just wanted
>> some advice. Thanks!
Sounds like this was meant to be if you ask me.
> I have a Senegal that I purchased as a potential breeding
> mate for a single male that I had.
> When I went to purchase her, knowing she was a breeding bird,
> I was not concerned when the former owner caught her in a net
> and handled her with gloves. At this point, I was there to
> buy it and bring it home.
> After the usual quarantine and such I tried pairing it with
> the potential male mate and it was a disaster. She was not
> receptive to him and both would have eventually killed or
> hurt each other.
> I put her in her own cage and cared for her as I would any
> other bird, but not a a pet as she had never been handled.
> I tell you all of this for a reason. This bird was always in
> a breeding situation although she didn't do very well.
> I talked to her as I do all of my pet and breeding birds.
> One day when I was tending to her feed cup she came towards
> me and I had no idea why. I've been bitten before but
> thought I'd give this a chance. It was almost a subconscious
> thought as I really didn't have much time to think about it.
> She walked towards me on her perch and put her foot up as if
> to say "I want to step up." And she did. She started to
> make soft chortling noises and lowered her head to have it
> scratched. From that day forward she became a pet bird of
> mine.
> She is one of the sweetest birds that I have and to this day
> she has never bitten me or even attempted to bite.
> She was close to 12 years old by the date on her band.
> The bird you're asking about has a very good chance of doing
> well if it was to come home and live with you. It's already
> in a home situation and was kept at a pet.
> Anything is possible.
> Michael L.
What a heartwarming story ~ thanks for making my day! I agree
with Micheal ~ I think this senegal and you were meant to be.
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Cop impersonator escapes jail sentence
A former boy scout who exposed gaping security flaws within Perth's Police headquarters by impersonating an officer over several weeks earlier this year was only trying to serve his community, a court has heard.
A Perth magistrate has sentenced 18-year-old Christopher Bergroth to a 15-month community based order, involving 100 hours of community service and more than $2000 in fines and costs.
Bergroth had pleaded guilty to 38 charges which included stealing police uniforms and equipment, impersonating an officer, stealing petrol using a police fleet card, and fraud.
He was originally swiped into Perth Police Headquarters by a friend who worked as an auxiliary for WA Police on April 21, 2012, the Perth Magistrate's Court heard at his sentencing on Monday.
Bergroth stole enough pieces of uniform from disposal bins at the station to pass himself off as a police officer over the following six weeks.
During his time in uniform the teenager attended a crash scene, questioning witnesses and handing their statements over to legitimate officers at the scene.
He also attended several police stations, taking orders from senior officers and performing general duties, such as taking prisoners their meals, the court heard.
Bergroth was finally questioned by officers at the Perth Watch House, while "undertaking duties" on June 1 and admitted to being a civilian.
Over the course of a five hour police interview Bergroth then told the police the full details of his long-running rouse.
No charges were brought against the friend who initially let Bergroth into the watch house to steal the uniforms, but the man has resigned from his position, the court heard.
Defence lawyer Michael Clarke said a foot injury had prevented Bergroth from trying out as a police recruit, prompting the "unusual" turn in his behaviour.
"Since he was a young boy Mr Bergroth formed a lifelong ambition to become a police officer," Mr Clarke told the court.
He said once senior police officers started giving Bergroth orders, under the false belief he was a cop, the teenager was caught on a "slippery slope".
"It clearly got out of hand very quickly," Mr Clarke said.
"He was a scout wanting to help out and meet a lifelong ambition."
But the court also heard Bergroth had stolen a fuel card from a police fleet car to fill his personal car up on two occasions.
He was also pulled over by police for speeding at one stage and identified himself as an officer on urgent business to avoid a fine, the court heard.
State prosecutor Brent Meertens speaking outside court said police had tightened security following the debacle.
"We've now become increasingly aware of someone perhaps impersonating a police officer," he said.
"Everyone's been instructed to be more careful and even to challenge people within the system."
Prosecutors had not pushed for jail.
Mr Meertens said he believed Bergroth had just genuinely wanted to be an officer.
"This was his way of living out that dream," he said.
He conceded a "worrying" "public perception" about police security had come out of the incident, but he said "things have tightened up a lot," since.
Bergroth was described by those close to him as a "kind, caring, benevolent sort of fellow," Mr Clarke told the court.
Although his hopes of becoming a police officer had been "dashed", Mr Clarke said his client was now hoping to join the Australian Defence Force, and "serve his community".
Accompanied by an uncle at court today Bergroth thanked his lawyer and family for their support.
Rania is a health reporter at The Age.
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Wow, this was an really amazing story, Julia! It was a shock when I found out that it was Thicknesse - No one could have guessed. It was captivating and enthralling the whole time. The chapter in which we found out Thicknesse's identity was so full of suspense that I was literally leaning into the screen, eager to reach the line where he was revealed.
It was really sad about how Kate had that scar on her face - but then again, it wouldn't have been realistic if nothing had happened at all. It just makes the story more believable. I also absolutely loved their characterisations. I liked how Draco and Harry were willing to keep aside their differences and finally work together - though I did enjoy Draco's sarcasm and jibes! Katie was such a believable character and she behaved exactly how any other wife would in such a situation. I'm really happy that he kept her faith in Draco at the end, though. And it shows how much she loved her husband that she went off to Malfoy Manor by herself to help him.
Overall, great job on this fic! I hope to see more awesome stuff from you.
Author's Response: Oh what a lovely review, Nadia! Thank you so much. And thank you for the wonderful banner which I just saw in the BA challenge thread. I can't wait to put it in my sig when I get home from work :) It's a nice surprise to see people still reading this fic. It feels like so long ago but it still has a special place in my heart. I remember enjoying writing this so much, especially the banter and snark between Harry and Draco. Again, thanks so much for the lovely review. It was a lovely surprise to see it waiting for me morning. Julia x
Brilliant suspense in the story, and very interesting pairings! I would never have thought to put Malfoy and Katie together, but I think it worked, especially with your characterisation of Malfoy. Obviously he changed after the final battle, but my one small problem was that Malfoy was a bit too different from anything we have ever known him as. I loved how you made us guess who it was though; I was trying to work out whether Snape hadn't actually died, or Dolohov had somehow come into it... I think I worked it out when you mentioned Percy though, it was a nice little hint.
Author's Response: Thanks! This was a very early fic of mine and I agree that my characterisation of Draco could have been much better hehe.
The only thing that I might have changed was Katies scar, but then again, being scared, and Draco loving her anyway is more dramatic.
Author's Response: Oh wow, I didn't notice these new reviews! For some reason I don't receive review alerts anymore... but anyway. Thanks for all the reviews! I'm glad you took the time after reading to leave me some notes. I guess I included Katie's scar as a reference to the earlier scene in which Harry and Draco discuss their own scars. It's sort of symbolic of Katie and Draco being on more common ground and more understanding of each others' situations. Cheesy lol. But again, thanks for reading and reviewing :)
Nice suspence.
Author's Response: Thanks!
I'm glad that you finally put Katie in the story. Though I have never liked Draco, it's nice to see some one give him a chance at love. I could see towards the end of deathly hallows that he was not what he appeared.
Author's Response: Thanks! Draco is an interesting character in that for most of the books he's very one dimensional and then suddenly in HBP his character opens up to become much more complex.
It's interesting to see someone look at Draco this way. I wish your chapters were longerf.
Author's Response: Thanks. It was interesting writing about him. Also, I wish I had written the chapters longer as well. :) I am determined to revise this fic one day and hopefully expand it so it doesn't feel so rushed.
You're finally done with this fic! Yay! It was an absolute pleasure to beta all the chapters, and I totally blushed reading your effusive praise at the beginning of each chapter, so I thought I'd let you know in a review that I think you're an awesome, wonderful, generally spectacular author too :) The things you make Draco do and think are always perfectly in character - and you make my job so easy all the time. Thanks for being an awesome beta-ee, and I can't wait to see some of your other stories, too!
Author's Response: Apurva! Thank you so much! It feels so strange to have finally finished this off but very satisfying. You have been such an amazing beta and my praise of you is completely necessary after all you have helped me with! Thank you again and thank you also for leaving me a review. I love getting those :) And thank you (wow, I'm using that phrase a lot) for the lovely stocking you and the other Gryffs left for me in the Slyth common room! I hope you had a great time over the holiday season. Julia XD
I've already reviewed but wanted to say again now that this is complete how much I enjoyed it. You really did have liking Draco, even cheering for him... and that is saying quite a lot in my case. Haha. When I finished the last chapter, I didn't realize it was the end, so it seemed a bit abrupt for a moment... but now I think it was just because I assumed it would be going on for a while. You certainly wrapped everything up nicely and resolved all the issues. This is one of the stories I've been checking regularly for updates... you are a good writer. Thanks for the good ride.
Author's Response: Thanks so much for the review. Reading through it I realise that the ending seems quite abrupt. I just think I felt like I had given to the characters as much as I could. Perhaps one day I will lengthen the ending to make it feel more wrapped up, even adding an epilogue... But thank you for sticking with me til the end! I'm glad you had a good ride :)
Yay for Jules!
I've followed this story from Chapter 1, so I'm happy to see you finish it. A lot of mysterious bits were cleared up in this chapter, and I don't find myself wanting for information, which is a valuable trait of chaptered fics (I've read so many, and lack of proper information is extremely common).
It's neat how Harry understood the Death Eaters so well that he knew exactly how to get Thicknesse to sing like a bird during the interrogation, but I also have an appreciation of how old Pius left a seed of doubt within Harry about himself, which lends itself well to D/A.
Hurray for a good story, I shall miss it. Take care and happy writing!
Note: Just remembered...in this sentence:He did not remember apparating to St Mungo's.
'Apparating' should be capitalized. Other than that, this story is magnificent.
Author's Response: Thank you, Jess! I'm so happy to have finished this. It's been a bit of a mission at times but it feels worth it. I'm glad you liked how Harry could understand Thicknesse. I think he is, after the hunt for Horcruxes, quite a perceptive person, especially when it comes to the Dark Arts and allure it has. Thank you for sticking with me! And thank you for pointing out that mistake. I will go fix it up right away! Julia XD
Julia, this is a wonderful story. How did you get me cheering for Draco's redemption? His characterization is so believable, and very complicated, which I think it would have to be... the way he was with the house elves, disgusted by his father's inhumane behavior and yet struggling himself to touch the elf. This is very good writing, and I can't wait for the next chapter... c'mon Harry!
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm so happy you thought Draco's characterisation is done well. I think it's easy to get into the whole dark!Draco who has no remorse at all or the redeemed!Draco who is perfect and gentlemanly in all respects of life. It was hard to find balance. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the rest of the fic. Julia XD
The first chapter was a great follow on from you prologue and I feel that you really settled in to the flow of the writing in this chapter. The timing and transitions were written much more smoothly and it was a lot easier to follow the action. I always felt I knew where I was in the story and how it fitted in to the overall picture
I continued to enjoy your characterisation of Draco. He is different to his time at Hogwarts and this is shown most effectively through his relationship with Katie. When he is with her, he becomes funny, kind and loving, and is able to reveal quite how much he has changed as a result of having her. Underneath, however, there is still so much of the old Draco left in him. My heart sank at this moment: "Nothing," he lied seamlessly because I so desperately wanted him to tell her and share his problems, but of course the old Draco within him still has the natural instinct to lie, and you wrote that element of his character very well. It came through in several moments throughout the chapter. When he goes to visit Harry for example he still is unable to stop himself sneering involuntarily and the use of that particular word showed quite how deeply Draco's actions and reactions to Harry are imbedded in his character.
The plot in this chapter is progressing at a good pace – you are feeding us some hints about the mystery but without giving too much away. The suspense is building up slowly and I am definitely curious to find out more of the story. The actions of all the characters are believable and fit well into your overall story.
I think you show a great skill for balancing different emotions in a fic. Within this chapter alone, you were able to carefully mix the more angsty moments of Draco reflecting on his relationship with Katie and its ability to last under the threat of a dark power, with the sweet moments of romance between the couple, and also the subtle injections of humour. There are, both in this and the previous chapter, some lines that are written in a dry, very humorous style and made me chuckle. In this chapter, the line, .This was embarrassing, this sharing stuck out to me as a rather funny one. Draco is involved in a serious situation and clearly very worried but is still able to somewhat sarcastically reflect on the sharing of emotion between the two and how strange and unusual it was. But even within the humour, there were touching moments of emotion, particularly when Harry and Draco realise they share a common bond. However, none of this emotion is created through sacrifice of characterisation and their dialogue shows them to still not feel any particular affection for the other and to be naturally inclined to argue than to chat with one another.
Keep up the great writing, and I hope that in the next few chapters we get to learn more of the mystery behind the mark.
Author's Response: Thanks, Bob!
Ooh, Julia, this was such an interesting opening, and you've really set up the story effectively – I can't wait to read on further, but first I thought I'd stop by and leave you a review for your prologue. And also to wish you a belated Happy Halloween ;)
The first thing that I immediately liked about this story was the fact that you allowed five years to pass between the Battle and the Draco's wedding. I think this was an important thing to do as while a transformation in Draco's character is believable after the events of DH, I do think it would take a certain amount of time for him to truly become the better person he is presented as in this prologue.
The second paragraph immediately made me smile; it was just so completely Draco. I thought this line in particular, Draco's lip curled up into a sneer as he thought of the man who had, unfortunately, saved his life was an excellent moment of characterisation. Draco may have changed, as we see later in the chapter, but I don't think there is anything that could stop him feeling a certain amount of bitterness towards Harry. The 'unfortunately' added a brief moment of humour because of course Draco would still rather be alive but doesn't exactly like that it's as a result of Harry's actions.
I think you presented the transformed Draco effectively. There are still aspects of the old Draco in there but you can also see his true desire to change, and show himself to be a better person. He is no longer so reliant on his father's opinion as he once was though perhaps he has transferred this need for acceptance away from his father and on to the wizarding world in general, as he longs for their approval. I also thought it was particularly good that Draco's transformation has come about as a result of his love for Katie – it provided a nice reference to the importance of love in the series itself.
Katie Bell was an interesting choice of partner for Draco, particularly because she was one the victims of his plans in HBP, but as we know very little about her, it was a pairing that could be believed. I did think that perhaps her reaction to his dark mark was a little understated. I can see how she would be prepared to accept it as part of his past, but may not go as far as to smile 'warmly' upon touching the mark. I think she would possibly be a bit more reluctant to embrace the darkest aspect of his past than shown here. But hopefully we'll get to see more of her in later chapters and experience some more of their relationship.
The time jumps in this chapter were a little bit confusing, mainly down to the use of tense. You used the word 'now' several times, as if to suggest that was the time in which the prologue was set and I initially thought, as a result of this sentence: Now, as Draco stepped into his morning suit and checked (again) that Blaise had the wedding bands safely in his pocket, he would have to face Potter once more - on the day of his marriage, for heaven's sake. that the prologue was set on the day of the wedding. The transitions to the honeymoon, then back to the home and the dark mark scene, were rather disjointed and could have done with being smoothed out a bit – there was a sense that you were trying to fit quite a bit into the prologue but that it didn't all quite join together. The time changed quite frequently jumping forward and backwards and leaving me a little bit confused. You did show one clear transition in the time at the beginning but the others would have benefitted from being more clearly marked. When you then used now again here: But now Draco lay writhing beneath an ancient tapestry in the front parlour, clawing at his wrist. I wasn't completely sure how it fit in to the rest of the chronology, except for the brief reference to it at the beginning.
Having said that, however, the ending was very good, and it fulfilled one of the most important roles of an prologue in making me want to read more. You have shown earlier in the chapter that Draco is still not exactly best friends with Harry and so I am looking forward to seeing some interaction between them when Draco shares his experience with him, as well as finding out exactly what is behind Draco's mark burning once again.
Thanks for a great read and hopefully I'll be back to let you know what I think of the rest soon!
Author's Response: Ah, Hannah! This is such a great Halloween gift. Thank you very much for the review. I really appreciate it, especially for this fic as it takes quite a bit of work! I'm glad you thought Draco's transition was believable. Katie and Draco's relationship is explained (to a certain degree) later on in the fic. I really wanted Draco to be redeemed by love so it's good to know that came through. The time jumps. Yes, they are really confusing. This is one of the first FFs I wrote and it makes me cringe when I read the earlier parts. Sometime in the future I am going to have to go back and rewrite those bits! The Draco and Harry relationship is very interesting to write. That has been the most fun for me in this fic. Angsty!Draco can be a little tiring at times and I feel I can explore his surly, sarcastic side through his interactions with Harry. Katie and Draco is a strange pairing but I thought it would be interesting since she was a victim of his cursed necklace. As I said before, it is explained later on. I'm also working on a sort of prequel to this fic to show how Katie and Draco's relationship developed. It's going to be one of my summer projects (along with a Flich/Pince lol). I hope you enjoy the rest of the fic! Thanks for the lovely review. -Julia XD
Holy crap, I didn't see that coming with Thicknesse! Wowsers, Julia, you know how to make my brain go fuzzy with glee. I love this story, and I eagerly await Harry's arrival on the scene.
I heart the voices in his head, telling him to kill. It's like having an anti-conscience. Just another reason that I adore D/A.
Author's Response: Thank you so much for the review, Jess! I'm glad I'm still keeping your interest! The voice in Draco's head is why I put this fic in D/A. I feel like the story is as much about Draco's state of mind as it is about who is trying to kill him. Thanks again!
Grrrrr WHO IS IT!?!?!?!? Good story btw ^.^
Author's Response: Ah, you'll just have to wait and see *laughs evilly* But thanks for reading! I'm glad you're enjoying it.
Author's Response: Haha great response! Well, I have written the next chapter but I usually don't update until I've written the chapter after that...But perhaps I'll break my rules a little. Stay tuned :)
Awesomeness!!! I love this story, and I was quite elated to find another chapter. The plot development is excellent, and the little hamster wheel of angst in the characters is delicious. Can't wait for the next installment!
PS-I sooo feel like I should know who "he" is. It may possibly drive me mad...I love it.
Author's Response: Thanks for the lovely review! I like how you describe the angst in the characters a 'little hamster wheel'. That is the perfect description! As for the mystery man, well you'll have to wait and see... Glad you love it and thanks for the review. It's good to know that I haven't lost everyone!
WOW what a cliffy i need the next chapter now!!!!!
Author's Response: Haha I know. I love leaving things on a cliff hanger. Thanks for the review.
Very intriguing turns and twists here. I hope the fellow in the cloak is Snape, but he is the obvious suspect...
But what is with this Paul Trent?
Author's Response: Thanks! Stay tuned to find out ;)
Holy critters, this story is a nail-bite! Absolutely fabulous plot. I can't wait for more. :-D
Author's Response: Awesome! Thanks for your review :)
I'm truly intrigued here, perishing to know who the Death Eater is. Obviously, he was never known, or else, he was presumed dead. Is it the usual suspect?
And Malfoy - the fellow is cracking up. We can all understand why Draco is behaving so idiotically about Katie - he hasn't a clue how to behave any other way. Will he ever realize that Harry is not trying to torture him? Will he let down his guard enough, ever, to have any real friends???
Author's Response: Thanks for the review! I love reading about people who are actually interested in my fics hehe and yes, I do feel like I'm torturing Draco (I feel really bad for him) but it's not Dark/Angsty for nothing! It's good to see that my reasoning behind Draco acting the way he does is coming through to readers and your last question is one I have been asking myself all through the writing of this fic. So, thanks for taking the time to review!


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Beanie – Romwe // Slip Dress – DIY // Seamless Romper – Free People // Knit Cardigan – Free People // Knee High Stockings – Urban Outfitters
I feel like my slip dress from my DIY yesterday, needed a little more exposure. So greeting's from my slip dress to you all!
The thing about a slip dress is that it's very versatile. Not only can you rock it as an I-don't-care-cool type of holiday dress (as I have it styled here with my cute little seamless romper) but you can do just the opposite – and wear it as – you guessed it – a slip. So go ahead – get your dang layering on girlfriend! My favorite is pairing it with a cool denim jean and throwing cozy knit over top.
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BC players
earn honors
The All-Region 2-AA football team was released Wednesday with a host of Benedictine players receiving honors. Cadet selections included:
First team — Carlton Brown, OL; Brad Stewart and Mike Huggins, WR; Andrew McNulty and Joseph Ireland, LB; Connor Beytagh, DL; John Solitario, DB.
Second team — Stevie Powers, QB; John Gaines, WR; Nicholas Koncul, DL; O'akeem Franklin, DB.
Honorable mention — Chance Jackson, RB; Conor Forbes, LB.
All-Academic — Joseph Ireland, Will Phillips and Tayler Jakubsen.
Stewart nixes
Indy 500 offer
INDIANAPOLIS — Tony Stewart has passed up a chance to race for Roger Penske in the Indianapolis 500.
The three-time NASCAR champion said Wednesday at the International Motorsports Industry Show that he wouldn't attempt to race in both the Indy 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.
Penske extended the invitation last week in Las Vegas while accepting the Sprint Cup trophy. Later, when given the chance to shrug it off as a lighthearted moment, Penske insisted he was very serious.
There has been a push to get Stewart to race in Indianapolis since Penske made the offer, with Indianapolis Motor Speedway starting an online petition for fans to encourage the driver to accept the ride.
Stewart has raced five times in the Indy 500, starting from the pole as a rookie in 1996 and leading 44 laps before his engine failed. His highest finish was fifth in 1997.
The Indiana native twice ran both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. In 1999, he was ninth at Indy and fourth at Charlotte, and in 2001, he was sixth at Indy and third at Charlotte.
Penske-owned cars have won the Indianapolis 500 15 times.


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45.0430 Compensation for placing child prohibited.Cite as [A.S.C.A. § 45.0430]
(a) No person may offer, give, charge, or receive any money or other consideration or thing of value in connection with the consent to adoption or with the petition for adoption except attorney's fees relative to the adoption proceedings and the charges and fees as may be approved by the Court.
(b) Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty, upon conviction, of class A misdemeanor.History: 1980, PL 16-71 § 1.
Research Guide: CRS 19-4-115.


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Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - Released by the Texas Rangers earlier this season, right-hander Derek Lowe appears to be content not throwing another pitch in the majors, but he's not ready to concede retirement.
"No. Like I told my dad, I'll never retire," said Lowe. "If you're not playing it's pretty self-explanatory. I'm not going to go to The Hall of Fame so I don't feel like I need to have a retirement speech."
Lowe made his comments while preparing for the American Century Championship, a celebrity golf event at Edgewood Golf Course that he is playing in July 19-21,
"I was able to play 17 years (with) some pretty cool teams and win a World Series," Lowe added. "So everyone's gotta stop playing at some point and this is my time."
The 39-year-old Lowe made nine relief appearances for Texas this season, allowing 13 runs over 13 innings.
Over his 17-year career, Lowe posted a 176-157 record with a 4.03 ERA and 86 saves, playing for Seattle, Boston, the Dodgers, Atlanta, Cleveland, the Yankees and Texas. He started 377 games, but was also an effective closer for Boston, tallying 15 saves in 1999, 42 in 2000 and 24 in 2001 before posting a 21-win season in 2002 upon returning to the rotation.


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Before working with this firm, it had been a while since I had actually developed any DVD production-related training. After talking with the group during the preparatory phase of the training, it quickly became obvious that while DVD technology hasn't changed in a while, the changes around it have significantly impacted both production workflows and playback environments. For example, by agency mandate, the group shoots in 720/60p, which means 60 full-resolution 1280x720 frames per second. The 60p mandate wasn't designed to create the "filmic" look; rather, with their scientific bent, the group chose this format because it captured the most information at the highest quality. For example, their cameras supported 1080p, but only at a maximum of 30p, which meant 30 discrete video impressions a second. Though the frames are smaller, they wanted the 30 extra full impressions they were able to achieve with 720/60p.
However, to format 720/60p for standard-definition 480- line DVD, you have to convert it to 720x480 resolution video at any number of scan rates, both progressive and interlaced. You get the smoothest result at 29.97i, since you map each 60p frame to a 29.97i field, preserving the 60 impressions per second, albeit at a much lower resolution. Anyway, one problem that we focused on related to a long shot of a spokeswoman walking around a studio. In postproduction, they were inserting faux LCD screens displaying different videos, which is why they shot a long shot rather than a medium or closeup. The shot looked great at 720/60p, but after downsampling and interlacing for a 29.97i SD DVD, the woman's face shimmered from the interlacing on the huge plasma display they used for previewing. The shimmering was brief and the client in the agency didn't notice it, but the producers wanted to eliminate it.
The solution that they came up with was very creative: producing at 24p rather than 29.97i. As you probably know, 24p is a legal format for DVDs, and eliminating the interlacing got rid of the shimmer. The only problem was that the panning in the sequence looked a lot less smooth than the original 60p video, or even the 29.97i video. That's because with either 60p or 29.97i, the viewer sees 60 distinct, regularly spaced impressions a second. Since 24 doesn't divide into 60 evenly, the cadence after the 60p to 24p conversion is uneven (drop one frame, show a frame, drop two frames, show a frame, drop one frame, etc.). Though you can use interpolation techniques to smooth the motion, the result is never as smooth as rendering 60p video at 29.97i or what you would have achieved by shooting at native 24p.
We noodled for a bit, and I suggested that we convert from 60p to 29.97i in Adobe After Effects rather than Apple Final Cut Pro or Adobe Media Encoder, which they had previously tried. No dice: The shimmering was a little less noticeable, but it still was nowhere near as clear as the 24p video. Then someone suggested producing at 30p. I was skeptical since—as far as I knew—30p wasn't a legal format for DVD. We gave it a shot, though, and DVD Studio Pro loaded the file without re-rendering, definitely a good sign.
We burned a DVD containing all the alternatives—29.97i, 29.97i from After Effects, 24p, and 30p—and the 30p looked as clear as the 24p, but smoother. We had a winner, at least on the big plasma screen.
Then we took the DVD around and played it on a number of other target platforms, including an old NTSC CRT monitor and Mac and Windows computers. What was shocking to me was how different the video looked on all of the playback platforms. The NTSC CRT monitor was the most forgiving, displaying the interlaced and progressive video with no shimmering or noticeable interlacing-related artifacts, and, of course, at 29.97i the video was very smooth. The big plasma was the least forgiving. The shimmering and interlacing was very obvious in the interlaced modes, and the motion was very jerky. The computer screens were somewhere in the middle, with the shimmering noticeable, though not terrible, but the interlaced lines were very noticeable.
This agency generally produces fairly short videos, and one idea was to produce two versions: one progressive at 30p and one interlaced at 29.97i, letting the viewer decide which looked best on his or her playback platform. Bridging over to what we do for a living, if I were producing a wedding video, I would definitely want to know the primary playback platforms for the resulting video. I've always produced for DVD exclusively in 29.97i, but as the market transitions from CRTs to plasma, LCD, and OLED displays, I definitely want to understand how my interlaced productions look before I shoot, edit, and render at 29.97i.
Jan Ozer (jan at doceo.com) is a frequent contributor to industry magazines and websites on digital video-related topics. He is chief instructor at StreamingLearningCenter.com.


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Well look at a healthy Stat. He can't do nothing consistently. But yet some team out there think he is still franchise player. Lets find those teams. I promise u, Melo will be back to old self with 2 weeks on bench. But Old self that is exactly what Stat is. aging right under noses each game. As you think he has gained a step, its nothing more than man who is coming down from his peak. With 3 more years left and stubborn style of b-ball. You now know he was succesful based atheltic ability and he never learned to addapt his game. He never learned post game, he never mastered his art of mid range jumper. Yes we saw flashes of it in 4th last night. for 18 mil we need more than just flashes.A quarter of the season over, he should be at his best. Don't expect him to improve. As season goes on because the crazy schedule and his knees, it will take impact on his game. I say to much inconsistency.
Rockets get Stat Balkman
Clippers get Thabeet Budinger Douglas
Knicks get Mo_Will Scola Flynn
Scola is much more team oriented that Stat with slightly better rebounding better post scoring. Not a go to guy but reliable 16ppg & 8rpg every night guy. better passer. You ask why Rockets maket the trade at all. They star power and go to guy in the interior. Mo Williams not will save D'Antoni job but could lead healthy Melo and Chandler team deep into the playoffs. Whether or not BD comes back and stays healthy having Flynn as true pg to learn under BD and Williams will be important our future. signing K-mart or Rasheed will be improtnat b/c an aging Scola will be limited in playing time. Now this team stronger than Bulls and Heat and only with 40 + games to build unity, we need time to gel and resurrect a once proud franchise into chanpionship quality team. Knicks drop Bibby and picked by rockets
Mo-Will Shumpert Melo Scola Chandler
BD/Flynn Walker Fields Jeffries Wallace
Jorts BD/Flynn
A team like Houston would love to land him. You add true Lowry PG and K-mart Buding on the wing. Dalembert Stat front court could work. Stat will reach better stats with Rockets with Lowry pick roles abilties. Even lead them to game 7 2nd round exit against either OKC or Clippers
Lowry K-mart Budinger Stat Dalembert
Dragic Lee Parsons Paterson Hill
Bibby Morris
Clippers fill their needs, an improvement at backup center depth at . Mo become expandable as healthy Bledsoe comes back soon. Douglas brings depth to the backcourt while Bledsoe gets healthy aging Billups limited will probally play more offguard. T-Will better passer ballhandler and shooter than Gomes. Girffin won't be happy but Howard Turk for Jordan Gomes Butler exceptions could happen in March when Butler becomes tradeable. This would becomes the team along with OKC in western finals.


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The Cubs hit the road today to face the Colorado Rockies. Jeff Samardzija takes the mound in one of his last opportunities of the spring to prove he belongs in the Cubs rotation. Based on Sveums rotation comments earlier it sounds like Samardzija is ticketed for the #3 spot. Here's how the Cubs line up today. First pitch – 3:10 PM CST, available on MLB.com.
DeJesus – RF
Stewart – 2B
Castro – SS
LaHair – 1B
Soto – C
Byrd – CF
Johnson – LF
Barney – 2B
Samardzija – P
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Super Mario Bros. Wedding Cake
5 Unbelievable Super Mario-Themed Wedding Cakes
5 Unbelievable Super Mario-Themed Wedding Cakes
You have the centerpieces taken care of, but the pinnacle of a geeky SMB-themed wedding reception has to be the cake. Here, five towering wedding cakes with a Super Mario Bros. twist. The best part? Though they're all slightly different, there are plenty of similarities among all five. Take a look!
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The United States men's hockey team advanced once again in its against-the-odds quest for Olympic gold, beating Switzerland 2-0 in a tense encounter to take on the Finns in Friday's semifinals.
Zach Parise scored twice in the third period of the quarterfinals match-up, once on a power play and another in an empty net with 11.2 seconds left. The game ended with the same margin of victory as the earlier encounter between the two teams at the Winter Games when the Americans won 3-1.
While the U.S. icers were the favorites in their matchup Wednesday after an upset win over Canada gave them top seeding, the marquee matchup was Canada vs. Russia.
But expectations for a tightly contested match were dashed when Canada raced out to a 3-0 lead in the first period en route to a 7-3 finish over the mighty Russians. It marked the first time in 50 years Canada notched an Olympic win over their rival from Europe.
Later on Wednesday, Finland defeated Czech Republic 2-0. Like the Americans, Finland had also been considered a B-tier team going into competition, beneath Canada, Russia and Sweden. Forward Teemu Selanne said Finland's next match up with the U.S. would be a bruiser.
"We want to play our best game that night, and whatever happens, we can live with that," he said.
While the US hockey team continues in its longshot bid toward Olympic gold, downhill ski star Lindsey Vonn wiped out in her latest medal attempt and may have ended her Vancouver experience on Day 13.
During the giant slalom on Wednesday, Vonn lost control around a right turn, breaking her right pinkie in the hard crash landing. She also fell in the slalom leg of the super-combined last week, but her latest injury may keep Vonn from competing in her final race Friday.
"I'm just a little bit beat up right now," Vonn said. "Things don't seem to be quite going my way."
She added: "I was hoping for something today. I was charging. I was skiing hard. I'm disappointed in myself now that I made that mistake. I can only keep smiling. I know I was skiing well."
That left her teammate Julia Mancuso, the defending Olympic champion, the best hope to grab a gold to go with the pair of silver medals she's already won. But Mancuso had to stop midway through her run and start over because Vonn was still on the side of the course injured.
Mancuso finished 18th -- and tearfully stalked off the course after showing anger over the Vonn disturbance.
Vonn said she felt bad about interfering with her teammate's run -- the latest in what has become a war of words between the two star skiers.
"She's mad. She's frustrated. She's probably mad at me," Vonn said of her teammate. "I feel terrible, and I hope she understands. I definitely didn't want that to happen."
Earlier Wednesday, Mancuso was quoted by Sports Illustrated saying that the team has been marred by a "popularity contest" and hinted that she is angered by a favoritism towards Vonn.
"People are having a hard time reaching their potential because it's such a struggle for attention," she said. "You come to meetings after races and it's like it's a bad day if Lindsey didn't do well."
Vonn responded by saying she was "hurt" by the suggestion and that she supports her teammates.
"I try to support Julia as much as I support all the other team mates. I have been racing with Julia since I was a little kid and yes we are competitors but I always support her and it has definitely hurt me that she has said some negative things about me.
"All I can do is continue to support her like I always have done and hope that she reciprocates that.
"I am always proud that an American is doing well and I was proud of her for being on the podium in downhill in super combined and it just bums me out," she said.
In better news for Team USA, the American women's short track relay team grabbed the bronze medal in the 3,000-meter relay with a time of 4:14.081. Allison Baver (Sinking Spring, Pa.), Alyson Dudek (Hales Corners, Wis.), Lana Gehring (Glenview, Ill.) and Katherine Reutter (Champaign, Ill.) became the first US team to medal since 1994 when the Americans also came in third.
They were edged out by China, who set a new world record time of 4:06.610 followed by Canada at 4:09.137.
Earlier, Apolo Anton Ohno skated through the 500 heats, positioning himself for a final gold run. But first the defending Olympic 500 champion must advance through the quarterfinals and semifinals on Friday to make it to that night's big event.
After 13 days of competition, the Americans overall have a 4-medal edge over Germany in the standings, though both nations and Canada are tied at seven golds apiece.
On Thursday evening, American teenagers Rachael Flatt and Mirai Nagasu will try to add to the U.S. medal stack when ladies' figure skating concludes. The fifth- and sixth-placed skaters face stiff competition in Korean world champion Kim Yu-na, Japan's Mao Asada and Canadian Joannie Rochette, who stole the show on Tuesday by taking third place in an emotional short program just two days after her mother's sudden death.
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Jeff 'One Click' Bezos Once Again Concerned About Patents
from the speak-out dept
"Patents are supposed to encourage innovation and we're starting to be in a world where they might start to stifle innovation. Governments may need to look at the patent system and see if those laws need to be modified because I don't think some of these battles are healthy for society. I love technology, I love invention, I like rapid change, and really it's the golden age of wireless devices and mobile devices."I'd argue that the "starting to" understates where we are in this process. There's significant evidence that the problem has been around for a long, long time already. Of course, I'm curious just what kind of legislation Bezos thinks is right. Having his voice added to the debate on patents certainly would be helpful, given how so many in Congress still seem to think that there isn't a real problem here.


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Fairytale Fights coming to PC, PS3 and 360, looks bloody
Playlogic has announced that Fairytale Fights will release on October23 and 27 for PS3 and Xbox 360 in the UK and US, respectively. Using the Unreal 3 Engine and inspired by cartoons like Happy Tree Friends and Itchy and Scratchy, the game takes characters and tales from well known fairytales and makes them more macabre. […]
Obscure: The Aftermath heading to PSP Go in the fall
Playlogic has announced that its horror title Obscure: The Aftermath will release on PSP Go this fall alongside the already announced UMD release. It's already available for PC, PS2, and Wii. Press release after the break.
Koei, Crave and Playlogic sign up to ESA
Koei, Crave and Playlogic have all signed up as ESA members, GI reports. "Our growing membership is a reflection of the ESA's valued and successful work on the key public policy issues facing the entertainment software industry," said ESA boss Michael Gallagher. "Crave Entertainment, Koei and Playlogic are key partners in leading that effort, and […]


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Four bald eagles—three adults and a juvenile—have been found floating in a lake near Granite Falls in Washington State in an apparent cold-blooded killing, authorities say. The Stillaguamish Tribe has contributed $10,000 to the reward fund for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of those involved.
"The Tribe is shocked and offended at the wanton wastage of wildlife and supports the efforts of state authorities to investigate and prosecute this case," the Stillaguamish said in a statement on January 18.
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Department, along with the Humane Society of the United States and Conservation Northwest are also offering reward money, bringing the total fund to $13,750.
Discovered on January 9, the birds appeared to have been shot out of the trees with a small-caliber rifle, for no apparent reason. Although there are many legitimate ceremonial uses of eagle parts, their talons and feathers were left intact, wildlife officials said.
"I've never seen anything like this in 11 years. It's just egregious," Sergeant Jennifer Maurstad of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife told KING, Seattle's NBC affiliate. "I've seen crimes of opportunity but never with eagles."
The bald eagle has been off the U.S. Endangered Species List since 2007, but killing them carries stiff penalties because they're protected under other laws. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act carries a fine of up to $250,000, or two years in prison, NBC News reported, with civil penalties adding thousands more in potential fines, as well as imprisonment. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Lacey Act also protect bald eagles, NBC News said.
The birds have been sent to a lab of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for forensic analysis in hopes of extracting bullets and gathering other evidence that could lead to the culprits, wildlife officials said. They were keeping the exact location of the grisly discovery under wraps while the investigation continues, NBC News said.


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And if we strike Wright, don't forget to add back a rookie minimum salary (without Wright, we're at under 12 players, even with our draft pick added).
That puts my calculation at $14,283,287 cap space, but only if 1) Barbosa turns down the player option (unlikely), 2) we forfeit the TPE (likely), and 3) the cap stays the same (unlikely, as the owners are asking for a $45 mil hard cap to be implemented over a series of seasons).
Realistically, we have only $6,683,287 cap space, minus however much the salary cap is reduced by. In that event, we are unlikely to attract any desirable FAs.
The other question is, is he worth however much we would have to offer to keep him from the Clippers or any other team, based on his one decent season? The Yogi Stewart experience was a bit traumatizing, and Jordan was Bargnani bad on defense the two seasons before this one.


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Ad Libs: Menlo woman opens new art galleryUploaded: Oct 28, 2010
If I have to write about another art gallery in this area closing, I might dump a bucket of paint on my keyboard. And I wouldn't even get anything artistic out of the splashes. I can't paint with anything but words.
It's been a low few years for local galleries, to say the least. So it was really (sigh) nice to read about a local woman creating a new gallery, even in the big city. Last week, our sister paper the Almanac reported that Joan McLoughlin of Menlo Park was just opening up her McLoughlin Gallery on Geary Street in San Francisco. ...
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The 2008 Meeting of Experts was held in the Palais des Nations from 18 to 22 August 2008. Ninety-six States Parties participated in the meeting, along with four signatory states and three observer states. A range of international organizations, scientific and professional associations, commercial industry and NGOs were also represented.
The Meeting of Experts was chaired by Ambassador Georgi Avramchev of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. In accordance with the decision of the Sixth Review Conference, the Meeting of States Parties (1- 5 December 2008) will consider the work of the Meeting of Experts to discuss, and promote common understanding and effective action on:
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