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UFC 20th Anniversary Issue
The UFC takes its time with nostalgia trips. This weekend's UFC 167, dubbed the 20th anniversary card, marks the first time since UFC 100 in 2009 that the promotion has paused to honor its past. The ground covered between the two celebratory events makes up roughly a quarter of the UFC's history, and it's been full of change and growth. To look back, we've picked 10 of the organization's most important moments from UFC 100 through UFC 167, which takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena November 16.
The Kimbo Experiment
September 30, 2009
The question after UFC 100 was how the company could sustain its momentum and attract new viewers. The UFC found a unique answer in backyard brawler Kimbo Slice, who appeared in the 10th season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show.
Slice didn't last long, getting knocked out by local veteran Roy Nelson in the first round of the tournament, but his appearance shattered ratings records. Nelson went on to win the competition and has registered six knockouts in the octagon over the past four years.
The End of the WEC
December 16, 2010
The UFC gave a not-so-subtle hint at expansion efforts by announcing it would fold sister-promotion WEC (World Extreme Cagefighting) and merge the fighters into its own roster starting in 2011.
That included two new weight classes for the UFC, featherweight and bantamweight, and a budding set of lightweights to add to an already deep division. WEC 53 in Phoenix doubled as a going-away and coming-out party, and the promotion signed off with one of the best cards in MMA history, including current UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis beating Benson Henderson for the first of two times with a running kick off the cage.
"No one else does the things this kid can do," UFC President Dana White gushes about Pettis. "The way I'm looking at this is, we're celebrating the past with the 20th anniversary weekend but also looking ahead. And he's the future."
Bones' Belt
March 19, 2011
Speaking of the future, 26-year-old Jon "Bones" Jones looks like one fighter who will carry the UFC for years to come. He's unanimously the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world after winning seven straight light heavyweight championship bouts with five of them by stoppage. Jones' reign started when he silenced cries that he got a title shot too young by brutalizing and eventually knocking out Mauricio "Shogun" Rua at UFC 128 in Newark, New Jersey, when Jones was just 23.
Fox Fighting
August 18, 2011
White often reminisces about the days when the UFC couldn't even get on pay-per-view, so it was surreal to see the fight company prez sitting onstage in LA alongside Fox executives announcing a partnership to bring the UFC to network television.
"There's been a lot of big milestones we've had over the last 10 years in building this company and growing this sport," White said at the time. "But I have to be totally honest when I say this is the biggest."
The UFC's Fox debut came three months later, when Junior dos Santos knocked out Cain Velasquez in the first round of a heavyweight title fight. Velasquez avenged the loss with victories over dos Santos in each of the next two years.
Global Growth
August 27, 2011
The UFC will stage 13 events in Brazil alone next year. It's hard to believe the promotion hadn't visited Brazil in 13 years before UFC 134.
On that card, Anderson Silva defended his middleweight title against Yushin Okami. The sold-out success signified the UFC's international popularity, and the UFC went on to visit Canada, England, Japan, China, Sweden and Australia. In 2014, the UFC will break into Germany, Poland, Turkey, Ireland and Scotland.
Silva vs. Sonnen
July 7, 2012
Last year went down as a disappointment for the UFC overall, as injuries and other factors prevented a slew of major fights. At least UFC 148 went off without a hitch. In the biggest fight card since UFC 100, Silva defeated nemesis Chael Sonnen with a second-round knockout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Thousands of fans descended upon Las Vegas for the event, which also featured a fan expo and the first annual "International Fight Week."
Card cancelation
September 1, 2012
It can't all be good times and good fights. The period since UFC 100 has also included what White called the low point of his time as president of the company, when he had to cancel an event for the first time in UFC history. UFC 151 was scrapped just eight days before it was scheduled at the Mandalay Bay Events Center when light heavyweight top contender Dan Henderson injured himself in training and Jones turned down a proposal for a last-minute fight with Chael Sonnen that would have saved the event.
Women arrive in the octagon
February 23, 2013
UFC 157 in Anaheim, California, was the moment when never became now. White had long maintained that he'd never include women in the UFC, but former Olympic judo athlete Ronda Rousey single-handedly changed his mind.
The most media attention in UFC history, according to White, accompanied Rousey's debut earlier this year, where she submitted Liz Carmouche with an armbar in the first round. It was Rousey's seventh career fight, and the seventh to end in the same fashion.
Silva's streak ends
July 6, 2013
No fighter is invincible, not even the greatest one in UFC and mixed martial arts history. After an unbeaten run of 17 fights over seven years in the octagon, Anderson Silva finally met his match at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in the main event of UFC 162. Chris Weidman, a 29-year-old from New York, took advantage of the 38-year-old Brazilian's hands-down taunting with a left hand that knocked out "The Spider" in the second round. Silva's record for most consecutive title defenses died that night at 10.
Channel launch
August 17, 2013
Lingering doubts about the UFC's viability as a mainstream sports league were squashed this summer, when it was announced as a cornerstone of a new sports channel with long-term aspirations to compete with ESPN. Fox Sports 1 launched with six hours of striking, grappling and overall combat as its first live event. UFC Fight Night 26 in Boston, which featured Sonnen submitting Shogun Rua in the main event, ushered in a new era in which mixed martial arts is covered consistently alongside sports like football and baseball.


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...Dems, Allies Campaign Against Prescription Drug Bill
House Democrats today announced they would hold a "national day of prescription drug town hall meetings" in Democratic districts across the country Saturday to oppose the Republican approach to a Medicare benefit and to promote what they say is a more generous Democratic alternative. "This is old-fashioned political advocacy. We are going to take our case to the people who would be most affected by this legislation -- America's seniors," said House Minority Whip Hoyer, who has organized the effort with Democratic leaders. Hoyer said more than 70 Democratic members in 27 states would hold events in the hope of building public pressure as Medicare prescription drug conferees negotiate a final bill.
Separately, senior citizens, unions and disability rights advocates plan to demonstrate against the House-passed bill Monday outside Speaker Hastert's district office in Batavia, Ill. Calling the bill a "sham" that protects drug companies' high prices and provides "meager benefits," the groups have scheduled demonstrations all next week and across the country throughout August to derail "passage of the legislation unless drastic changes are made" during a House-Senate conference. The Medicare Coalition, which includes the Alliance for Retired Americans, AFL-CIO, USAction and Campaign for American's Future, also plans Wednesday to hold a protest at the Phoenix, Ariz., office of freshman GOP Rep. Rick Renzi. In addition, the groups said today in a statement, 70 members of Congress who have been critical of the Medicare bill plan to hold town meetings in their districts over the August recess to "call for a real comprehensive drug benefit that does not undermine Medicare."

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The hottest stars of stage and screen have just signed on to present at this year's Tony Awards. We have the names of all the A-list celebrities who will be gracing the stage of New York's Beacon Theater to honor their fellow artists.
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CU Students Invited to Enter Innovative Micro Business Plan Competition - Registration Due By February 15
January 17, 2013
The Entrepreneurial Leadership Center (ELC) of Cheyney University is seeking current students to participate in its 2nd Annual Business Plan Competition. Applicants who are interested in starting a new business or growing an existing business are encouraged to participate.
The theme for this year's competition is "Innovation and Micro Business." The 2013 grand prize is a black 16GB Wi-Fi iPad with Retina display.
A Micro-Enterprise (or micro business) is a small business, often having five or fewer employees, and requiring seed capital of not more than $35,000. They are commonly referred to as a "Mom & Pop Business".
Innovation is the creation of better or more effective products, processes, services, technologies, or ideas that are readily available to markets, governments, and society. For example, Mobile Auto Detailing is an innovative micro business. In addition, it qualifies as a micro business because it can be started for less than $35k and with fewer than 5 employees. This business is innovative because it differs from the traditional process of going to a carwash location (brick & mortar) in that it brings the service to the customer at a premium.
All students who are full or part-time, undergraduate or graduate, and currently enrolled at Cheyney University during the Spring 2013 semester are eligible to participate.
Interested students can register for The Innovative Micro Business Plan Competition online at www.cheyneybiz1837.istart.org For further information, please email the ELC Director at email@example.com .
ELC Key Dates
• Intent to Compete Form Deadline is Friday, February 15, 2013
• Business Plan Submission – Deadline Tuesday, March 26, 2013
• Business Plan Finalists Selected Monday, April 15, 2013
• Entrepreneurial Leadership Fair - Wednesday, April 24, 2013
(Cheyney Biz 2013 Finalist Awarded at conclusion)
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Stiff back has Detwiler's next start in question
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
NEW YORK -- In a need of an extra pitcher, the Nationals recalled right-hander Erick Davis from Triple-A Syracuse and optioned outfielder Jeff Kobernus to Syracuse.
The move comes after it was learned that left-hander Ross Detwiler is dealing with a stiff back, which he suffered in Friday's 6-4 win over the Mets. Detwiler pitched five innings and didn't give any indication that something was wrong.
If Detwiler can't make his next start which is scheduled for Wednesday, right-hander Ross Ohlendorf will make the start, according to manager Davey Johnson. Ohlendorf also pitched in Friday's game and allowed a run in two innings against the Mets.
It marks the second time Detwiler has dealt with an injury this year. In May, Detwiler suffered a right oblique injury, which landed him on the disabled list for a few weeks.
"Hopefully, [the trainers] can do their magic in the trainer's room and he'll be able to do his [bullpen session]," Johnson said. "If he can't do his side, there is a chance he could miss a start. I will probably [use a starter] in-house, probably go with Ohlendorf. I also want to be careful on how I use Ohlendorf in the next couple of days."
As for Davis, he will make his second stint in with the club this season. In his first stint, Davis allowed three runs in 4 1/3 innings. When he was sent back to Syracuse, he made it a point to improve his breaking pitches, especially the curveball.
"I learned what works, what doesn't work," Davis said. "By no means do I feel I worked everything out, but I went to Syracuse and worked on a few things, especially consistency with my breaking ball and my off-speed pitches. I was just learning to be myself out there every time out."
Davis found out his promotion at midnight on Saturday and hopped a plane from Syracuse to meet the team in New York that morning.
Zim throws All-Star support behind teammates
NEW YORK -- If Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman had a vote, teammates Jordan Zimmermann and Ian Desmond would make the National League All-Star team.
Zimmermann leads the National League in wins with 11, and he is among the league leaders in WHIP with a 0.92 mark.
"He is just consistent," Zimmerman said. "For us who have been around him awhile, he has been like that for a good two years. He just goes out and goes about his business. It has become something we've come to expect every fifth day, which is a really good thing."
As for Desmond, he leads the Nationals in game-winning hits (10) and has been the hottest hitter during the month of June, batting .308 with eight home runs and 25 RBIs entering Saturday's action against the Mets.
"Shortstop is such a valuable position. To have someone like him to play defense and offense, it's hard to find," Zimmerman said.
Worth noting
• Outfielder Bryce Harper is expected to play nine innings for Double-A Harrisburg on Saturday. He is expected to have the day off Sunday and rejoin the Nationals on Monday against the Brewers.
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, All Nats All the time. He also could be found on Twitter @WashingNats. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Something that J.K. Rowling never mentioned on an in-depth level was literature for wizards and witches. There was The Tales of Beedle the Bard, A History of Hogwarts (I'm not sure if those two even count), and I remember a French play called, "Alas, I Transfigured my Feet" (From either Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them or Quidditch Through the Ages.)
Some questions I have about literature:
1. What are some titles you have off the top of your head? Any plot ideas as well?
2. What subjects could be considered controversial?
3. What type of literary movements like Romanticism or Modernism existed in the Wizarding World? Could they be similar to the Muggle movements? If so, how would they be the same or different?
4. Could some of the more ancient writers/philosophers like Aristotle and Aeschylus or possibly more medieval writers like Dante and Chaucer be wizards as well? Could they have written separate manuscripts intended for magical readers and Muggle readers?
5. Could there be a major difference in French literature as opposed to British literature or American, etc.? (Or any nationalities in general.)
6. Would people appreciate literature in the Wizarding World?
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Discussion in 'Odds & Ends' started by J011yroger, Feb 19, 2013.
First Tiger, then Lance, then Oscar. They have got to be running out of athletes.
Jeter? - no
MJ? - no way in hell
Fed - Nope
Rafa - Nah
There has to be some other idiot.
I don't care, I STILL want a pair of Oscar's Nike blades.
Victoria Azarenka the Bellowing Belarusian. She's a bad girl.
(sidebar to max):
max, you voted Jeter?!! - I know there's been a lot of Yankee-bashers who've been just waiting, praying, dying for this guy to mess up. Believe me, the guy just "gets it" as far as being a pro. Young, handsome, absurdly rich with the world on a string and yet you never see or hear anything untoward about him in the media being a screwup. The guy is just, well, he's just a solid, no b.s. dude. Heard a story on the local (NY) radio the other day from a guy Michael Kay who does Yankee games on the Yes Network.
Kay relayed a story about Jeter being in the locker room last year and Reggie Jackson was talking to some reporters or whomever off the record and Jackson made some greasy comment about "women" and then said: "right Jete?" to have Jeter affirm his 'wolf' comment. Jeter didn't take the bait and instead went about his business and didn't even look at Jackson. This came on the heels of newly acquired 3B/1B Kevin Youkalis who (without thinking) said just last week: "I'll always be a Red Sock."
Kay's point was that Jeter's character is such that he "gets it" and exhibits very mature discretion when it comes to what he does and says.
on-topic: Victoria Azarenka. I bet she's doing something wrong right now.
Im hoping its Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronnie is gay, but won't admit it until he hangs up his boots.
Re: Jeter, I'm a Mets fan through and through and despise the Yankees with a passion but Jeter is pure class. Can't say enough good things about the guy; he keeps his mouth shut and puts up numbers. A model professional.
You're going to speak about class when you're accusing another person of his sexual orientation in a negative manner? Yeah Ok.
Wouldnt Jordan's be the 2nd time for him after his gambling hiatus?
Nah I don't think it'll be anyone on that list. However if the ITF gets strict I predict quite a few stories coming to light.
i think more gay players should come out openly. if the established large corporations can't deal with it, someone else will make money sponsoring them... it's 2013...
You obviously mis-interpreted my post.
I have no problems with the fact that Ronaldo probably is gay. Nor with gay people (FWIW the best boss I've ever had was flamboyantly gay and one of the chillest dudes I've ever met). But a lot of people DO have problems with gays and bisexuals, and some of those people are probably worth lots of money and have a lot of power in large companies who sponsor athletes. It would be a big boon to a company such as Nike have their most marketable footballer come out as gay in this day and age, as sad as it is to say. Ronnie coming out would probably be more meaningful in a positive way than anything he's ever done on the pitch, which is saying a lot, especially considering he's the second best player on the planet right now and he's been in the top 2 for the past 7 years or so. If I was a manager of a football team and I had money to make any signing I wanted, I'd sign Ronaldo without hesitation. He's an unbelievable player.
Jeter is class because he acts with class on the field - he doesn't act like a bad-boy, doesn't get into arguements with his manager, the opposing team, or the umpire, shuts his mouth and puts up numbers (which is what he's paid to do) and off the field - he takes no BS from the New York media, never was in the paper for the wrong reasons (partying too hard, etc..), donates a good amount of money to charitable causes and is a mainstay at various charitable events in the Tri-State area. He keeps his mouth shut, works hard, serves as a good role model and mentor to younger players, and delivers the goods he's paid for. He doesn't act like a spoilt child, doesn't use the media to call out teammates publically and doesn't get into hissy-fit games of he-said-she-said like some athletes do these days. I.E, he has class, so he is class.
Kobe Bryant
Couldn't have said it any better. Nice job Nick.
Agreed. I guess that only leaves us with Azarenka.
I think it's the players themselves that would not be accepting of an openly gay player.
It's pretty sad that people still think this way.
Also, ironic based on the demographic of the typical NFL player not to mention that this happened in SF of all places.
But, back on topic. This is a perfect opportunity to troll with Nadal and PEDs
I think we fill soon find out that Federer is into sheep shagging
Yea, they should come out because we all know how much that will help the team and isnt that what all gay players really care about?
I have never been a Yankee fan but guys like Jeter and Mariano Rivera have both been as classy as anyone in the sport. Both guys have been great plus neither is believed to have been involved in the roid explosion like many of their cheating team mates have.
I wouldn't be surprised if Jeter, or Mo was cheating.
Before I tell you all the correct answer, I would like to know what I win?
Ah, never mind. The answer is Jeter, but not the baseball player.
Mo would be the biggest can of worms and there are always rumours.
What do you mean? They just gave Barbora Zahlavova Strycova a 6-month ban, didn't they?
I hear the ITF may have found some evidence against the #747 tennis player as well, so they are obviously cracking down......
Depends if you are in the degenerate, or reform stage of the cycle.
Gay players, not a team issue...
It's not a team issue. I think it is a corporate and management issue.
You guys really think the 'team' would rather face a superstar like Cristiano or LeBron* or such instead of having them on their team because of sexual orientation? Please. Sportsfolk want to win above all else. It's what defines them. (I'm not suggesting they are gay, just examples of really good players).
With major career defining events (world cup, superbowl, etc...) and so much money at stake players want the best guy on their team. They'll adjust if one of the superstars comes out. Players/team are a none issue.
How is the 'team' benefiting from them hiding it? If a footballer or NFL player wants to kiss his boyfriend after a win, or have him cheer on by the sidelines why not? It it "all about the team" when players have their girlfriends or latest totty around?
That's what I like about tennis. No team BS excuse that can be used to restrict people.
One of these days a big player from a major team based sport will come out while still playing and achieving success. It will be a bit of scandal at first, but then the marketing folks will see the $$$ potential. Then you'll have straight players lining up to have a gay image so they can get in on the sponsorship money... mark this post for future reference... Nike execs will be begging that it is one of their players.
* I don't watch NBA, am assuming LeBron is good.
Wake up, wake up because youre dreaming.
Here is what Chris Culliver had to say and at least 2 others on that team agree. It directly answers your question.
Here is what "corporate/management" had to say.
It would be PR suicide which = losses in revenue for corporation to discriminate/be non-accepting of the LGBT community. (unless you're chick fil-a)
Money drives everything in corporations. It is a bigger driver than any will to win from an athlete. Just look at the huge drops in production after contract years. Why would Mario Williams choose my Buffalo Bills? because we are winners? More likely because we gave him 100mil.
Exactly right KRZ, and thats a guy playing in San Francisco who said that.
Top players, not some no-name lower guy.
i don't know NFL players, but if someone like Tom Brady* (he is good, right?) or of equal stature came out the scrubs on teh team will just have to keep their thought to themselves.
that's what we're talking about. I know football, if someone like Cristiano Ronaldo* came out it wouldn't matter what the lower players thought on the team. Same with Jordan or someone like that. Top players worth 10x other players on the team, not some scrub.
* Again, just an example of a good player. Not saying they are gay.
LeBron James...
So, in this hypothetical situation that cannot be proven, disprove, or argued with any real world examples. Most likely, Robert Kraft would then cut Tom Brady?
It could be an athlete that has faced adversity, if you look at the pattern of Nike athletes it has been, a black golfer that has faced challenges from racist golf courses, a cyclist that has fought cancer and survived & a sprinter born without fully functional legs (hence the amputation) and then managed to take on governing bodies and compete against non-impaired opposition. I dont know any american sports (baseball, basketball etc). Is there anyone on the Nike roster that fits the bill?
well, until a player of the status of Cristiano Ronaldo comes out we don't have empirical evidence either way.
lower level folk always have to tow the line and not rock the boat; they lack leverage unless they bind together. superstars are the ones who have the brand power and leverage to change things. champions like navratilova and such. it happened in individual sports, it will happen in team sports. just a matter of time until a big enough star who is gay comes out.
I think it will happen in Europe first in a few big team sports before the US. The US tends to be more puritanical about such matters and Americans play a lot of team sports that others don't get involved in (NFL, Baseball, etc...). Look at the fuss Tiger got just for a few text messages and having a bit of fun on the side. in france it would have been one paragraph on the 5th page of the newspaper... it's a personal matter... It's 2013.
we'll just have to wait and see. mark this thread please so you can refer to it.
Lol as if anybody outside the US knows who Carmelita Jeter is.
Heck he'd completely use his popularity if he came out.
Jebus... 0/10 at reading comprehension for you today. :lol:
Thing is with football especially is they are pretty religious. Thats where alot of the dislike for gay people comes from. yes there is the its a gay dude in the locker and all that jazz but for almost all these sports in the US you hear guys thanking jesus and god. So your not gonna get them to support gay guys in their league.
Also American athletes in the big sports tend to put out the tough guy persona. The everything testosterone good vibe. Gay men are not seen as fitting into that crowd. They very well could and odds are there are a few right now doing it but they aint gonna come out of the closet while playing and risk alienating their teams.
Well said.
I remember hearing about Jeter giving Jessica Alba a sexually transmitted disease.
edit: yep it was herpes. Scandal enough that
I assume you didn't look at my location then.
Just glancing through. Actually its the other way round. I was seriously gonna ask if "Jeter" is the husband of Carmelita. Carmelita is a sprinter and that's an international sport.
OTOH, people outside the US don't suspect CJ. During the Olympics I was reading some T&F site ( i think it was something like letsrun.com) -- it was full of people accusing CJ of doping -- these were IIRC Americans who had followed her progress in college and said "she was slow as mollasses" in college, and in her earlier 20's and now suddenly in the late 20's she's going below 11 secs. Obviously, we folks outside don't know all this.
SHe was nicknamed "Cheater" i/o Jeter, and a lot of other ugly names. believe me, this place is like a church compared to that site. I couldn't read it beyond a couple of days. Americans accusing US athletes of doping ! Very negative atmosphere.
The irony is PSNELKE appears to think that the baseball Jeter is a household name in Europe. What with our obsession with baseball and all that.
Sentinel - sounds like letsrun. There was a fuss recently because apparently she is associated with a banned inidividual but denies it. In addition to all the other factors listed.
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For the many of us planning on gravitating towards Johnson City, TN this summer for the National Rally, here is a resource you may wish to 'add to your tank bag.'
The US Federal Highway Administration has a nationwide system of information available to motorists concerning current road conditions and any construction delays / issues that may lay ahead on your path of travel.
Siimply dial 511 for up-to-date information.
All states have received federal funding for this effort, and most states have implemented the system.
I note that Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina, for example, have it up and running, and some of you may find this resource helpful as you travel in and around these states for the National Rally in July.
More information can be accessed at: www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/511.htm.
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May 18, 2010
New Eclipse Ellen Clip - Rosalie & Bella!
17 comments:
Can't wait, even with that hairline I think she looks way better than with that wig from New Moon ;)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 18, 2010 at 10:10 PM
she looks amazing!ReplyDelete
i <3 nikki
What's the first thing Rosalie says?ReplyDelete
I can't understand it..
never mind :P I get it now :PReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 18, 2010 at 11:41 PM
I think Rosalie's hair looks waaaaay better than Bellas. I actually thoughtbiy looked like her real hair ala Twilight.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 12:13 AM
I never thought nikki played a good rosalie in the first place..ReplyDelete
looking forward for rob on ellen tomorrow! :)
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 12:16 AM
Why does Rose have a British accent for most but not all of the video?ReplyDelete
Ooooooh this is so good! I'm so excited! I think Nikki looks amazing as Rosalie. So beautiful. Really looking forward to seeing the whole of this scene and the rest of the film. WOOP WOOP!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 4:18 AM
UNFORTUNATELY IT'S THAT HORRENDOUS WIGReplyDelete
Oh snap! Yes Drama! Although, didn't this talk happen in a bedroom.. not that its a big deal, but whatevs...ReplyDelete
I think Rosalie looks extra pretty in Eclipse. Her looks good to me. Bella's wig... hmm not so much :/
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 3:37 PM
Bella's wig just looks awful :/ReplyDelete
Ok honestly, Bella's hair looks the same to me. I watched New Moon last night and yes it was suppose to look like she hadn't fixed it, but the point is that it looked 'bad' in that movie too. I think it's just because we know it's a wig. Just IMHO.ReplyDelete
her eyes look WAY bigger!!!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 7:12 PM
I will be honest I never really liked Nikki as Rosalie UNTIL I saw this :) she looks so different, unique yet still so beautiful!ReplyDelete
sweet clip! rosalie looks good and totally in character, but bellas wig, her hair has lost all its fun bounciness. dislike.ReplyDelete
I think I've finally figured out what it is about Bella's hair that makes her look so different, and often not in a good way, in ECLIPSE: the part in her hair! In NM, the part in her hair was to the left (her left) or even just held back by a head band. In ECLIPSE, it looks unnatural because it's split right down the middle, making it fall heavily on both sides of her face and not flow out softly and romantically like in NM (think back to scene of Bella's 'birthday nightmare' with an aged Bella). Yup, it's all about the parting of her hair!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 2, 2010 at 10:10 PM
I watched Eclipse last night and I don't like how Rosalie looks... I mean, Nikki is smoking but I just can't picture her as Rosalie, and it has nothing to do with acting, it's just looks.ReplyDelete


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Russellville officials will unveil their new recycling center today that will allow area residents to recycle numerous items rather than trashing them.
The city's new Recycle Works facility is designed to accept newspapers, aluminum cans, metal cans, plastic bottles, cardboard, paper grocery bags and paper products, thus keeping those items out of landfills, said Jim Kelley, the facility's coordinator. A grand opening is scheduled for the facility at 2 p.m. today. The facility is located at 3115 South Mobile Ave. in Russellville, adjacent to the Russellville Animal Shelter just off Highway 7T.
City leaders have high hopes for the center and say its success is dependent on the level of usage by area residents. Taking the items to be recycled is free to the public.
"It simply won't work without the support of the community," Kelley said. "Participation is the key."
Mayor Raye Turner said establishing a recycling program for the city has been a priority during her administration.
"It has been a long time coming," she said. "I think the citizens will appreciate this service."
Kelley said he has been actively participating in a recycling plan during the past several months, and it is noticing how much less trash is produced because many items are being recycled. He encouraged residents to take extra time when throwing away items to sort items that can be recycled and bring them to the facility.
"It's amazing how much it reduces your trash," he said. "It will benefit the community in a number of ways."
Those bringing items to the facility are asked to separate recyclables into three categories:
n Newspapers solely.
n Aluminum cans, metal cans and plastic bottles can all be grouped together.
n Cardboard, paper grocery bags and paper products can all be grouped together.
Patrons are asked to clean the items as much as possible before taking them to the center because items will be manually sorted when they reach the sorting center.
The recycling center will be open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2-5 p.m. each of those days, and from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The facility's contact phone number is 968-2213.
The program is funded through a grant provided by the Western Arkansas Solid Waste District.


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" Brand: Fisher Price / Age: 6 months "
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My baby had this from about 3 months and initially was not that interested in it. I realised that my baby loved to kick but wasn't big or strong enough for most of the kick toys I could find. I decided to try and teach him to kick the penguin and he loved it. The penguin makes a noise if you push him back far enough and after a few months his legs were getting really strong.
He's now 1 and he still loves playing with him, the only criticism I have is it would be good if he was a little taller as I think my boy would find it easier to play with him. But he is good quality with lovely colours and sounds which has provided hours of amusement for all the family. Good simple toy which will put a smile on your little ones face.
I have found that this toy doesn't drain the batteries like some others so it's good for the wallet too!
I bought the Fisher Price Bat And Wobble Penguin for my daughter when she was about six months old having had it recommended by a friend. To say I was disappointed in this toy is a real understatement and I feel its one of the worst toys I have so far purchased for my daughter.
The toy is an inflatable penguin and must be blown up before giving to your baby, it takes no time at all to inflate luckily. When inflated I would say it stands at about 16" tall which was a nice surprise. The base of the penguin is thick plastic rounded bottom, like a semi circle and this is where the batteries are placed. The body of the penguin is textured so its lovely for the baby to feel and the tummy of the penguin is clear plastic so the baby can see inside where there are brightly coloured balls. This toy follows the Fisher Price standard, with the cute face, yellow beak and three little tufts of colourful hair on the top of the head.
Your baby plays with the penguin by baiscally batting him about, and he rocks back and forth without falling over - it takes quite a bit of force to knock him over which a baby would find quite difficult! I would describe it as like a really big weeble (weebles wobble but they don't fall down). When he is knocked he makes a woo hoo noise and plays a fun tune. While he is wobbling the balls move around in his tummy, but thats about it. There is a switch on the back of the penguin to turn it on or off, and when the giggling and music has gone on for so long I admit I have turned it off but its still playable - just quiet! There is only one tune with this toy, which I think is a little disappointing and it would have been improved with a couple more tunes in my opinion.
While this is a very cute toy, very hard wearing and quite fun for baby, I personally think the price is quite steep at around £25.00. It is disappointing how little this toy actually does in my opinion and I feel it was money wasted unfortunately. The penguin is recommended from six months+ which i think is quite accurate as it is fun for the baby to bat it around once they are sitting up.
I would recommend the toy if you can get it at a cheaper price, as it is cute and your baby will enjoy it I would say but I think £25 could be better spent personally!
The Fisher Price Bat and Wobble Penguin is suitable for babies aged 6 months and over. My daughter has had the penguin since she was 9 months old and is now gone 2 and a half years and has recently lost interest in it (apart from using it as a punch bag every now and again!) so in my opinion the penguin is suitable up until 2-3 years old.
The penguin is inflatable and needs to be blown up before use. It is about 1 and a half foot tall (I was quite suprised at the size of it when I removed it from the rather bulky box) so doesn't take much puffing to blow it up. The base of the penguin is plastic which weighs it down and also holds batteries (2 xC, sadly not included). The penguin is very much like an oversized inflatable weeble.
Because of the plastic base the penguin becomes a little dangerous if the child decides to pick it up and throw it so beware! The battery compartment can be reached using a screwdriver. There is also and 'on/off' button on the base.
The toy is covered in a black and white soft felt material. It has a cute little face, 2 flippers, 2 yellow feet, a yellow beak and 3 tufts of colourful hair. You can see right into the penguins tummy which has 3 colourful balls inside.
When the penguin is pushed he wobbles backwards, fowards and side to side. He returns to his original upright position everytime. The penguin also makes a tune when he's moved and makes funny sounds such as "wahoo", "weee" and "wooah".
The coloured balls roll around inside the penguins tummy which is nice but slightly disappointing in my opinion (although I am not 6 months old!).
The Fisher Price Bat and Wobble Penguin is well made. It is robust, durable and there are no small parts.
Overall I think this is a good and very cute toy for babies and toddlers and is sure to put a smile on every childs face. The educational aspects are that it can help with hand-eye coordination, can instil confidence and stimulates senses.
The only downside is the limited play value. Children won't have hours of fun playing with the penguin each day. In my experience the penguin only gets a couple of minutes play each time.
The Fisher Price Bat and Wobble Penguin is available from The Early Learning Centre, Boots and many online retailers. It generally costs around £15.00 which in my opinion is a little expensive for what it is, so I would recommend shopping around for the best price (Ebay perhaps?).
This pengiun was bought for my son for his first christmas when he was about 6 months old.
It is a velvety feel pengiun which you inflate, and it has a hard bottom which is weighted so that when you bat the pengiun around it doesn't fall over but just wobbles.
There are balls inside which blow around when you put batteries in the base (not included) and the pengiun makes sounds. I must admit, my children have plenty of "noisey" toys so we have never put the batteries in but this has not spoilt the fun!
My son used to love batting this pengiun around when he was in his door bouncer, and it aided him in learning to use his feet and move. He spent many hours batting it over just to see it bounce back up again!
I wouldn't say it was his "favourite" toy, or that it lasted in his affections for very long as once he could move unaided there were many more interesting toys out there that did just that bit more but it was fun while it lasted.
My husband purchased this toy for our youngest son, as a holiday gift after visiting Canada. He purchased it in Walmart for $10 canadian dollars which roughly equates to £7. They are available to purchase in the United Kingdom for an approximate cost of £15 though this can vary by a few pounds depending on stores.
At the time of purchase my son was 9 months old and the recommended age for this is for children aged 6 months and older. You are rquired to inflate the body of the penguin and it also require three D Cell batteries for the sounds and music.
The penguin base is a black hard half circle made of plastic, this enables the penguin to be able to wobble without falling over. There is a clear plastic window at the front of the penguin and inside here are three different coloured balls. The penguins body is a soft velvety texture which is soft and smooth to touch. The face of the penguin is happy and smiley and the material beak sticks out from the face.
Once we had inflated this toy it became an instant it. My two year old daughter was trying to knock it down whilst my son chased after it every time it bounced back up. The balls inside attracted the attention of my son, however he was slightly frustrated at not being able to get the balls out, he gave up after about half an hour, but was disappointed at not being able to play with the bright balls.
There is an off and on switch on the rear of the penguing which is covered by a piece of fabric. This is great as the music does get quite irritating so it was useful being able to turn it off without the children knowing how to turn it back on. The music doesnt get any different so every time the penguin is knocked over, it lets out a little giggle and short piece of music. This therefore gets very repetative and annoying.
We have now had this toy for over six months and it still recieves regular daily use, making the price that we paid for it to be very good value.
Overall it is a simple but entertaining toy for little ones. Ideal as a birthday or Christmas gift due to the low price. I would recommend this toy.
We got this toy as a present for my babies 1st birthday, when we had unwrapped it for him (he was not interested in opening a single present on the big day!) we were most surprised.
The Packaging
The box is roughly 45cms tall and 35cms long and about 6cms wide. It has a picture of a baby sat with the penguin on the front of the box with a big pull up flap which opens up to double the length of the box and has an actual size picture of the penguin, which stands at about 50cms tall.
On the box it states that it is for a child aged 6-36 months and states that you will need 3 C size batteries, which will become apparent why later.
Also on the box is the 'Go Baby Go' logo, this is to show that it is from a range of toys that encourage your child to move around. Not that mine needs much encouragement, in fact toys that encourage him to stay still for 2 minutes would be great!
The Penguin
We took the penguin out of the box to find that his bottom is made out of hard black plastic which is dome shaped so that he wobbles when sat on the floor. The rest of him needs to be blown up with the stopper being hidden inside a fold of fabric so baby can not deflate him.
Inside of his tummy are 3 brightly coloured balls, his tummy is clear, with orange feet poking out the bottom. The rest of his body has a rough (but soft) cotton feel to it, it is wipe clean only.
So what are the batteries for?
This toy works great just as a wobble toy, with his cute little face who could ask for more? If you put the batteries (not included) into a compartment in the black plastic base and move the switch (2 volume settings and off), when you put the penguin on the floor and knock him over he says 'whoo, ooh' and plays a tune. My little boy loves this and has played with this quite a lot more than some of the other toys he also received for his birthday.
As it was a present I'm not sure how much ours costs, but you can buy these from Argos for around £15, and probably find them cheaper online somewhere.
This was a really good toy and although at first I felt it might be a little young for him (as he has an older brother he plays with toys aimed at 3 year olds normally) he really enjoys it with or without the noise, which is great as it means I can have a peaceful afternoon and save money on batteries. And yes I do believe that the battery manufacturers are conspiring to have all toy makers put something electronic into each toy so as parents you spend almost as much on batteries each year as you do the actual toys!
This playful penguin bops back and forth when little effort. Musical fun, sounds, and three colourful bouncing balls inside keeps baby entertained, encouraging physical development.


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Do you have trouble making HSTs? I think my method is really easy. No dog ears no cutting out squares and sewing down the middle on each side of a line.
A mini cutting mat or a turntable cutting mat would be good. You can cut without a mini but it would make it easier to do.
You will need a template of whatever size you are making. If you don't have a template you can cut one from stiff cardboard or template plastic but these will be prone to getting cut. And the corners may not be accurate with cardboard or thin plastic.
But you won't have to buy any thing to make your HSTs. No paper piecing or Thangles or any other expense.
If you haven't seen my thread then here is my link for free templates. If you need a size other than any of these just let me know.
We make these up ahead and then have them on hand for whatever I decide to make. This works well with scraps too. I just make two piles one dark colors and one light and then I take one of each and sew them together and then cut out the square from the center. You can sew them like flags and it goes pretty quick. Then we go back and cut out the squares. Any leftovers can be recycled.
Ok here we go. Here is my cut down version for making Half Square Triangles.
I used a 2 1/2" template and cut my strips 2 1/2" x 11"
This will give you 5 HSTs. Youcan make your strips longer but this works well for me.
Turn your mat and cut along the next side
Sew your two strips together
Iron the seams open for a flat surface
Place your template on the strips at the bottom. Place two corners on the seam. Make sure your corners are accurately placed for a better HST
Cut along one side
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New Zealand's Best 2014
Watch New Zealand's Best 2014 at NZ Film On Demand
For our third New Zealand's Best short film competition, NZIFF programmers Bill Gosden and Michael McDonnell viewed 115 submissions to make a shortlist of 12 from which filmmaker Andrew Adamson selected these six finalists. A jury of three will select the winners of the $5,000 Madman Entertainment Jury Prize and the $3,000 Friends of the Civic Award. A separate jury appointed by the New Zealand Cinematographers Society will present the inaugural Allen Guilford Cinematography Award of $2,000 and an engraved pan glass. The winner of the audience vote takes away the Audience Choice Award, consisting of 25 percent of the box office from the NZIFF screenings. Andrew's comments on each film appear below.
Eleven 2013
A beautifully painful story of peer pressure and betrayal. Well shot and well acted by the young cast, it's a very moving story that takes one back to the difficult years of childhood.
A unique take on a child escaping his surroundings. Good use of makeup and effects sets you up for a turn from the surreal to the tragically real. In the bleak New Zealand tradition the film is affecting and stays with you.
School Night 2014
Hayley Sproull's performance is perfectly subtle as a sympathetically insecure young woman caught between youth and premature aging. A very complete and satisfying narrative that is rare in the short film format.
Over the Moon 2013
A witty and imaginative take on the 'battle of the sexes'. Cunningham has made great use of technology and whimsical production design to create a fun but pointed commentary on one of the many testosterone heavy occupations.
Cold Snap 2013
A well structured, beautifully shot, narrative... It leaves the audience contemplating life, death and pain – and how confusing such things can be for a child dealing with death every day.
Ross & Beth 2014
A well crafted character study of aging rural New Zealand. Lovely subtle performances paint a sweet, sad and gentle story rooted in relatable characters.


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Negotiations between the Boeing Co. and engineers and technical workers are starting to sound like a high-stakes game of chicken.
The collision point seems to be Nov. 25. Boeing says that's the soonest members of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace could strike.
The union says that's the soonest the company could lock workers out.
The mutually low expectations follow an overwhelming rejection of a Boeing contract offer by SPEEA members in voting that ended Monday. Engineer union members rejected the offer 9,770-454. Technical workers turned it down 5,327-154. About 72 percent of some 22,765 eligible SPEEA members voted.
Until Monday night, when the results were announced by the union, neither side had brought up a Nov. 25 deadline. The company says that on Sept. 26 SPEEA filed notice that the contracts for both professional and technical workers would be terminated at midnight Nov. 25. So what does that mean?
On Tuesday, both Boeing and SPEEA called it a procedural step.
"It allows them, if they choose, to take a strike authority vote," said Doug Alder, Boeing spokesman.
SPEEA needed to give Boeing an end date to the contract so it could ask members to give the union's negotiators the OK to call for a strike, Alder said. Although SPEEA negotiators now can ask for strike authority at any time, the union can't go out on strike until 12:01 a.m. Nov. 26, the Boeing spokesman said.
If you are on SPEEA's side, however, it apparently looks different. Boeing could lock SPEEA members out on Nov. 26 if the company chooses, said Bill Dugovich, communications director for the union.
Dugovich said he wouldn't characterize SPEEA's 60-day contract termination notification as a move to force negotiations to a head by Nov. 25. In SPEEA's eyes, the union's existing contract largely would remain in place even if an agreement is not reached by Nov. 25, Dugovich said.
On the company's contract negotiations website, Boeing notes that there have been previous occasions in which SPEEA has given the 60-day notice that "provided a window to complete negotiations."
Boeing's Alder was less specific about what would happen at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 26 if the company and union have no agreement.
"We really aren't going to speculate," Alder said. "Our team really wants to focus on getting a deal as quickly as possible."
SPEEA's Dugovich said that union leaders were perplexed that Boeing had mentioned the Nov. 25 date in its message to members last night.
"We think that Boeing is sending this out as an issue to deflect from the real issue, which is the stunning defeat of their contract," Dugovich said.
Like Boeing, though, SPEEA is "focused on productive negotiations," Dugovich said.
Boeing and SPEEA officials were to begin meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Check back for updates later.


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MARINETTE, Wis., Feb. 19, 2014 – The Lockheed Martin-led industry team officially laid the keel for the U.S. Navy's eleventh Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the future USS Sioux City, in a ceremony held at Marinette Marine Corporation.
The industry team is building Freedom-class LCSs for the U.S. Navy, and has delivered two ships with five others under construction and one soon to begin construction. The nation's first LCS, USS Freedom, completed her deployment to Southeast Asia, during which she participated in multiple international maritime exercises, conducted patrols in the South China Sea and provided disaster relief for Operation Damayan. As USS Freedom proved, the ship class is addressing the Navy's need for an affordable, highly-networked and modular ship unlike any other in the world. The platform is designed and outfitted with mission systems to conduct a variety of missions including anti-surface, mine and submarine warfare. The next LCS to deploy will be the Freedom-class USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) in 2014.
"We are proud to provide our Sailors with a proven warship that allows them to carry out their missions around the world," said Dale P. Bennett, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin's Mission Systems and Training business. "We are working in partnership with the Navy as they build a fleet able to operate forward, stand ready for any challenges, and serve our essential warfighting requirements."
In keeping with a time-honored tradition, ship sponsor Mrs. Mary Winnefeld authenticated the keel block by having her initials welded.
"I'm both honored and delighted to be back in my home state of Wisconsin as the sponsor of the future USS Sioux City," said Mrs. Winnefeld. "It's been a real privilege to meet the great Americans who are building this versatile ship, and I thank them in advance for their quality work. I look forward to meeting her crew soon, being part of her family, and bringing our ship to life when she's commissioned."
The Lockheed Martin-led LCS team includes ship builder Marinette Marine Corporation, a Fincantieri company, naval architect Gibbs & Cox, as well as nearly 900 suppliers in 43 states, including approximately 30 small businesses in Wisconsin and Michigan.
Lay the keel is a shipbuilding term that marks the beginning of the module erection process, which is a significant undertaking that signifies the ship coming to life. Modern warships are now largely built in a series of pre-fabricated, complete hull sections rather than a single keel, so the actual start of the shipbuilding process is now considered to be when the first sheet of steel is cut and is often marked with a ceremonial event.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 115,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation's net sales for 2013 were $45.4 billion.
About Marinette Marine
Founded in 1942, Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC) is located on the Menominee River flowage into Green Bay. The largest shipyard in Wisconsin and the Midwest, MMC has delivered more than 1,300 vessels for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and commercial customers, including the technologically advanced Littoral Combat Ship Freedom class for the U.S. Navy. In 2008, MMC along with several sister shipyards also based in the Great Lakes region, became part of FINCANTIERI SpA, the largest shipbuilder in the western Hemisphere and the fourth largest in the world. FINCANTIERI operates in the United States through its subsidiary Fincantieri Marine Group, serving both civilian and government customers. Over the past five years, FINCANTIERI invested more than $100 million in both capital infrastructure and its resources to support MMC's transformation into what is now one of the best shipyards in the United States. Employing approximately 1,400 employees, today MMC is a state-of-the-art, full service new construction shipyard.
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Gibbs & Cox, the nation's leading independent maritime solutions firm specializing in naval architecture, marine engineering and design, is headquartered in Arlington, Va. The company, founded in 1929, has provided designs for nearly 80 percent of the current U.S. Navy surface combatant fleet; approaching 7,000 naval and commercial ships have been built to Gibbs & Cox designs.
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WYATT Roy will next week experience what life is like below the poverty line.
The federal member for Longman will join the Live Below the Line campaign, aimed to change the way Australians think about extreme poverty, by living on $2 a day.
Mr Roy said he was taking up the challenge to raise awareness about poverty, both in Australia and overseas.
"It will be a challenge to live below the line for a day, but it will provide important insight into what so many others, in Australia and around the world, are experiencing everyday," Mr Roy said.
"In these difficult economic times, many people, including many people living locally, are doing it tough," said Mr Roy, "this experience will hopefully make others stop and think about those doing it tough.
"This is a global issue where the solution begins at a local level. We as individuals and communities need to understand that international poverty is a serious issue."
Mr Roy will be raising money during his Live Below the Line experience, with all funds going to the Oaktree Foundation and will be used to fight poverty.
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Hi there. I'm having a problem with ZA Extreme Security.
When I run a scan, it doesn't progress further than 0%.
It doesn't list any files as being scanned, but it shows the elapsed time.
I have uninstalled and reinstalled from my original download of the product.
I have done a complete uninstall using the uninstaller link and redownloaded the product and I'm still having this problem. I haven't yet tried to reset, but I'm wondering what other possible solutions are out there.
Is this necessarily a problem with ZA? I doubt the download could have been bad several times in a row. There are no other conflicting antivirus programs installed on my computer. Vista sp1 32bit. I need to know why the scan won't proceed, and I need to know how to fix it. Please.


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Janine Fitzgerald should stick to sociology, instead of trying to lecture the rest of us about her environmental beliefs about oil shale and tar sands (Herald, March 10). If Fitzgerald also has a minor in economics, she wasted her time, as her arguments were disjointed and overly simplistic. People should convey what they want in plain English instead of trying to dazzle us with their superior intelligence and reasoning.
Yes, we all know that shallow, 100-barrel-a-day wells are a thing of the past. Yes, we all understand that it costs more today for a deep, 20-barrel-a-day well. Fitzgerald thinks we must not pursue oil shale or tar sands because the return on investment is so low.
This argument is hogwash and based on her wish to shut down oil and gas production, and move on to clean energy. Even with government subsidies for ethanol, the energy-returned ratio is only 1.07 to 1.70, according to an August 2010 article by David Murphy in the journal Environment, Development and Sustainability. Keep that ethanol figure in mind as you compare it to Fitzgeralds tar-sand figure of 1.54.
Wow, it seems that tar-sand oil is at least as efficient as ethanol, right? Well, maybe not, maybe its even better because tar-sand oil has about the same energy-returned ratio as solar, according to a chart and article in the January 2011 issue of Mother Earth News by John Gulland.
So where did Fitzgerald get her figures? I am not a professor but feel its important to footnote claims so people can check them out themselves rather than just throw a lot of official-sounding facts at people and hope you can persuade them to abandon all fossil-fuel development.
The bottom line is that we will run out of carbon-based sources in the future, but you cant just build windmills and solar farms and solve our energy problems. How about less fear-mongering by Fitzgerald and others like her and more facts: that we will have a gradual transition from carbon-based energy.
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Hello everyone!
I usually spend plenty of time in reading English grammar books. I am used to writing sentences which are mysterious-tricky in meaning. I have never come across a grammar book which contains all pairs of sentences that look somewhat similar in structure but different in meaning. In this thread, I would to write -with the help of you, of course- a complete list of such sentences. Here you are some:
a. He cannot stop smoking now. (cannot give up the habit of smoking)
b. He cannot stop to smoke now. (cannot stop in order to smoke)
a. I have done my homework. (by myself)
b. I have my homework done. (done by someone else)
a. We'll go to play in the evening. (play a game)
b. We'll go the play in the evening. (go to theater)
I am looking forward to reading your contributions
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b. I have my homework done. (done by someone else) can also mean I did it myself
First, thank you for proofreading. However, As far as I know, causative sentences carry different meanings. The doer of the action is different.
I am still waiting for more contributions
Aha! Okay, I'll do. By the way, can you think of such sentences to complete the list? To me, this is a very interesting area of grammar, and I hope it draws everyone's attention here.This may not be common usage but, if you are listing similar structures with different meanings, you need to add it to your list.
I am not sure if you are looking for examples in which punctuation can change the meaning. Just in case you are, here is one:
I left her heartbroken. - Her heart was broken
I left her, heartbroken. - My heart was broken.
He cannot stop smoking now- this could also mean that he is in the middle of a cigarette and can't stop (to speak on the phone or something). It's a less likely meaning, though.
That's fantastic!I left her heartbroken. - Her heart was broken
I left her, heartbroken. - My heart was broken.
You reminded me of this pair:
- The students, who finished first, won the prize. (all students won )
- The students who finished first won the prize. (those who finished first)
Other pairs:
- He works in wood since 1980.
- He works in the wood since 1980.
-I'm afraid.
-I'm afraid not.
Still waiting for your contributions ...
This old chestnut.
A woman without her man is nothing.
A woman: Without her, man is nothing.
I'm not a teacher, but I write for a living. Please don't ask me about 2nd conditionals, but I'm a safe bet for what reads well in (American) English.


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A garden gauntlet has been thrown
When Pittsfield-based investment adviser Alexandra Dest read about the Giving Garden's contribution of organic, locally grown food to local food banks, the businesswoman said she immediately recognized the benefits of this work for people in the community.
The Giving Garden at the Pittsfield Church of Christ grows produce for food pantries and meal sites in Pittsfield. Each week, the garden yields about 500 pounds of fresh vegetables to help feed those in need.
Pastor Russell Moody says
the entire garden is maintained through donated plants and
100 percent volunteer efforts -- delivering cabbage, tomatoes, greens, carrots, potatoes, onions and other nutritious meal
Giving Garden's mission fits right in with the company Dest said she is forming, Global Regenerative Ag, which focuses on investments that build the strength and health of a community and its members.
To that end, Alexandra Dest Capital Management and an anonymous donor have issued a challenge to the community to match their $10,000 gift. The challenge -- to raise a total of $20,000 to buy a tractor to maintain the garden -- is only running for a short time; contributions need to be made by Oct. 1.
Matching donations can be made to the Pittsfield Church of Christ, P.O. Box 1251, Pittsfield, MA 01202, or by calling Pastor Moody at (413) 499-4700.
"We hope people will generously donate to help purchase a tractor that's necessary to maintain and expand the garden," said Dest. "It's a great way to help our community prosper today and tomorrow."
Piano duets program high lighted at Oxford: Pianist and Riverbrook Residence music director Jessica Roemischer
gave a multimedia presentation focused on her work with special needs students, specifically the women of Riverbrook Residence, at the Oxford Round Table held last month at Oxford University in England.
Riverbrook Residence, established in 1957 and located in Stockbridge, is the oldest all-female residence in the Northeast. It is considered a model of care for women with developmental disabilities.
Roemischer's presentation was titled "The Duet Paradigm: The Quantum Result of Empowering Women with Disabilities" and included a video called "Flying Free: Music Without Limits," which documents an acclaimed performance of original piano duets by the Riverbrook women.
Roemischer and her Riverbrook students have performed throughout the Berkshires and beyond, including at the Red Lion Inn, local houses of worship, Clark University, The Perkins School for the Blind, and on three occasions for Gov. Deval Patrick.
According to Roemischer,
the women have found a "voice" through their piano duets and a way to continue their music education.
The video performance was supported by Miss Hall's School, the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Community Education Program, and Caroline and James Taylor.
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Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro was sentenced to life in prison without parole plus 1,000 years Thursday after one of the three women he held for a decade faced him down in court. "You have not been a victim. You have been a victimizer," Judge Michael Russo said in handing down consecutive sentences for kidnapping, aggravated murder, rape and assault.
Earlier, victim Michelle Knight told the court "years turned into an eternity" and she "cried every night" during her more than a decade in captivity. "I spent 11 years in hell, and now your hell is just beginning," she told her captor (video shown above). Relatives for Castro's other victims, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus, also spoke.
Castro, who pleaded guilty last week to 937 counts in a deal to avoid a death sentence, denied Thursday that he had beaten a pregnant Knight until she miscarried, and the judge ruled he could not have contact with the daughter he fathered with Berry.
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Shonne Greene or Starks? i'm going to be in Switzerland this weekend so I don't know if i'll have access to a computer to change my lineup.
Helu (jets) or Boldin (browns) or Thomas (Lions)... I think Helu?
Dallas D (@ ARI) or Philly (@ SEA) or OAK (@ MIA) or WAH (vs. Jets) .. i guess dallas?
Boldin vs. Cleveland
Decker vs. Minnesota
Greene or Keller as my flex in a ppr?
Need my 3 WRs picked for a playoff match up. PPR league. 10 point bonus for every 100 yards.
Dez Bryant vs. NYG
Roddy White vs. CAR
Percy Harvin vs. DET
AJ Green vs. HOU
Harvin has been really hot lately. Green made a few nice plays coming off injury last week. White seems like a must play despite having a disappointing season as my 2nd pick. Dez has been boom or bust. I dont have a sure thing among them really. Advice?
Any advice appreciated. It's playoff time. Desean Jackson or Jeremy MacLin
Nate Burleson or Steve Johnson? I like both. Burleson against the worst pass D known to man and the Lions RBs banged up, w/ Calvin Johnson facing some serious double teams? Not to mention Burleson going against his old team.
Steve Johnson against the aging Quintin Jammer.
I'm mostly leaning toward Burleson ESPECIALLY bc my opponent has Stafford and Megatron. I'm hoping to poach points in case Stafford goes off, so it's more of a strategic move.
Open to your thoughts.
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My dilemma (and it's a pretty pitiful one):
Tebow (vs da Bears) or Palmer (vs the Pack)
Thanks guys. Think im going with Jackson. The hammy thing worries me. But I agree with you all about Desean
Ok. One win and I'm in the finals. Here is my dilemma this week.
Eli vs. Cam. I. Just don't know if I should be starting Newton on the road vs. a tough Houston D.
And in the flex position... Keller vs. Desean Jackson...... Jackson will probably Draw Revis so it seems an easy call. Whaddaya think
Playoff help for me please, I was #1 all season and I lost last week and now I am the #2 seed going into a 4 team playoff...
My lineup currently looks like this:
QB: Drew Brees
WR: Hakeem Nicks
WR: Nate Washington
RB: Marshawn Lynch
RB: Beanie Wells
TE: Dustin Keller
W/R: Frank Gore
K: Mike Nugent
Def: Detroit
Possible Options below:
WR/RB: Ahmad Bradshaw or Frank Gore? (Or Tolbert)
WR: Jabar Gaffney, Jeremey Maclin, Crabtree?
TE: Keller or Pettigrew?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, I really want to try to win this thing this year. Main issues are whether or not to play Bradshaw, Maclin and Pettigrew in place of any of those current starters. Thanks.
Revis will probably alternate between Maclin and Jackson. Jackson is probably the call despite the fact thats hes been half assing routes in the last few weeks. He decided to play last week and put up a good game. Id expect the Jets to use Greene a lot this week so you wont even see Keller on the field as much.
QB: Brees (duh)
WR: Nicks (must play)
WR: Washington (ton of hit or miss WR. Picked it based on match up vs. Indy)
RB: Marshawn Lynch (playing as well as anyone not named Rice right now)
RB: Ahmad Bradshaw (Expect him to play whole game this week)
TE: Pettigrew (Lots of targets. Can find the end zone. Jets are going to run a lot so I expect to see Keller put up like 4 or 5 catches at most. Its close but I give the edge to Pettigrew.)
W/R: Wells (Gore touched the ball ten times last week. Hes playing a really tough run D.)
K: Mike Nugent
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Jessie Lee Sturgis
GIRDLETREE – Jessie Lee Sturgis, age 58, died, Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at his home in Snow Hill.
Born in Salisbury, he was the son of Maisie Taylor Sturgis Collins and the late Reese Sturgis.
Sturgis was employed for 29 years with Kelly Foods in Berlin where he worked as a supervisor. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness in Berlin.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Shockley Sturgis; four sons, Shawn Sturgis of Georgetown, Del., Irvin Sturgis of Baltimore, Cory Sturgis and his wife Lila of Salisbury and Charles Sturgis and his wife Erin of Richmond, Va.; five daughters, Dorothy Sturgis of Snow Hill, Emma Sturgis-Fortt and her husband Norman of Dover, Hope Sturgis-Balam and her husband Charlie of Salisbury, Jessica Sturgis of Snow Hill and Dollie Sturgis of Salisbury; 18 grandchildren; six brothers; a special aunt, Dorothy Wharton of Snow Hill; mother and father-in-law, Irvin and Dorothy Shockley of Berlin; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Xavier Sturgis, a brother, Andrew Taylor and a sister, Inez Sturgis.
Services were held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 212 West St., Berlin, Md. 21811.
Virginia Ward Townsend
SNOW HILL – Virginia Ward Townsend, age 91, passed from this life on April 26, 2010, after a very lengthy illness, surrounded by the most important people in her life.
She was the daughter of the late Norman and Mae Ward.
Townsend lived a happy and productive life. She was a graduate of Snow Hill High School and Pierce Business School in Philadelphia. She retired after 25 years of service from Worcester County Roads Division as a bookkeeper. She was their only female employee until her retirement.
She married Victor Townsend and moved to Newark where she became a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. They were married for 55 years before his death in 1993.
She was the oldest of four children and is survived by two sisters, Betty Ward Tilghman of Snow Hill and Jean Green Dornbush of Bel Air, Md. She was preceded in death by her only brother, Billy Ward in 1940.
Along with her successful career, Townsend was known as a loving and most devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family was her every joy in life and she was always there for every one. She was a kind, generous and loving lady who enjoyed knitting, reading, ceramics and baking. She was known for her sunbeam rolls, fried chicken, and desserts, especially pies with mile high meringue.
She is survived by two daughters, Jane Ashcraft and her husband Steve and Ellen White and her husband Gene all of Salisbury; her grandchildren, Cale Ashcraft and his wife Cindi, Cris Ashcraft and Kirby Ashcraft of Salisbury, Kasey Ashcraft of Miami, Michael Schneider and his wife Julie of Salisbury, Joe Schneider of Ocean City and Kennan Court and her husband Brian of Santa Barbara, Calif. She also had seven great grandchildren, Hannah and Addison Ashcraft, Brogan, Kylan, Krue and Kiersi Court and Lassen Schneider.
Services were held. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, c/0 Mrs. Bettty Groton, 213 Coulbourne Lane, Snow Hill, Md. 21863.
Mollie Barr
OCEAN CITY – Mollie (Mickey) Barr, a long-time resident of Bowie who has lived in Ocean City for the past eight years, died peacefully on April 19, 2010.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, John A. Barr; three children, Stephen Barr of Bowie, Md., Robbin Pecosh of Crofton, Md. and Cori Cogswell of Leesburg, Va. Also surviving her is her sisters, Portia Lyman of Long Island, N.Y., and Adelle Weintraub of Brooklyn, N.Y. She was the loving grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of three.
Jeannette B. Hibble
OCEAN CITY – Jeannette Beale Hibble, age 87, died April 23, 2010 in Berlin.
Born in Washington DC, she was the daughter of Richard A. Belfield and Rosa Reed Belfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Upshur Hibble, Jr.
Hibble raised her family outside of Washington, D.C. in Wheaton, and later moved to Ocean City. She was a wonderful hostess and family and friends were always welcome in her home. She had a great sense of humor, and was an avid sports fan. She especially loved football and baseball.
She is survived by her sons, Gregory L. Hibble and his wife Gwen of Chester and Thomas D. Hibble and his wife Sandra of Willards, and a daughter, Deborah J. Blake and her husband Scott of Ocean Pines. She was adored grandmother to seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard W. Hibble. She leaves a special niece, Sandra Berry of Bishopville.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 30 at 11 a.m. at the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made to the American Red Cross, PO Box 3714 Salisbury, Md, 21802.
Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.
Giancarlo (John) L. Soviero
OCEAN CITY – John Soviero, 44, died April 24, 2010 at his home in Ocean Pines.
He was born in New York City to Maria Sabatini Soviero of Monte San Savino Italy, and the late Enzio Donato Soviero of Striano, Italy.
"Big John" leaves many loving family members and friends. He is survived by his partner, Laura Small; son, Anthony Soviero; mother, Maria Sabatini Soviero; brother, Enzio D. Soviero; and sisters, Antonette Soviero, Carmella Soviero and Josepina Soviero.
Memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to Coastal Hospice P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802.
Arrangements by the Burbage Funeral Home. Acknowledgements may be sent to the family at email@example.com.
Alice C. Hoen
BERLIN – Alice Crane Hoen, age 89, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.
Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late William Crane and Mamie Hardell Crane.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ralph J. Hoen, Jr. of Berlin, and daughters, Lelia H. Masaschi of Timonium and Susan Holland of Parkton, Md. She was preceded in death by her son, Donald Hoen, in 2008. There are seven grandchildren, Jennifer Dotson, Christopher Hoen, Katherine Melito, Jay Masaschi, Sarah Zistler, Matthew Masaschi, and Carrie Singer. There are 18 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Jean Carl, of Kensington, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Arndt.
Hoen was a graduate of Towson State Teachers College. She had been employed for many years as a schoolteacher and librarian with the Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Frederick County School Systems. She was a member of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City, Knights of Columbus Auxillary, Worcester County Garden Club and a volunteer at the Worcester County Library.
Friends may call at the Burbage Funeral Home, 108 William St. in Berlin on Friday from 4 until 6 p.m, and at Lassahn Funeral Home, 11750 Belair Rd, Kingsville, Md., on Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon on Monday at St Stephen's Catholic Church, 8030 Bradshaw Rd, in Kingsville, Md. Interment will be in St. Stephen's Churchyard. Donations in her memory may be made to Atlantic General Hospital, 9733 Healthway Dr. Berlin, Md. 21811.


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What are the job responsibilities of a High School Teacher? What does an individual in this position get paid in Oregon?
Here is the position summary for High School Teacher as found in BLR's Salary Finder:
Instruct students in secondary public or private schools in one or more subjects at the secondary level, such as English, mathematics, or social studies. May be designated according to subject matter specialty, such as typing instructors, commercial teachers, or English teachers.
In Oregon, the midpoint of salaries reported for the position (50th percentile) is $51,303. The 75th percentile (the rate below which 75% of salary data falls) is $62,396. The 25th percentile (the rate below which 25% of the data falls) is $41,786.
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Compensation.BLR.com, a leading provider of compensation data, scores this job as exempt (not entitled to overtime). According to Compensation.BLR.com's rate ranges, grade 33 has a minimum of $45,283. The midpoint is $58,059, and the maximum is $72,578.
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