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John Mayer lets it rip on Playboy and introduces a new term for sexual addiction.
I happened to be checking out Playboy.com—for the articles (der)—and noticed they had an interview with John Mayer. For some reason, I've become a fan of John Mayer. Not his music, per se, but his general persona. I'm pretty sure that I'd be a similar if far cheesier and way less honest celebrity were I in his shoes. On top of that, he spent plenty of time in my hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, he once apologized to me for hitting on a friend whom he assumed was my special lady, and he named an album Battle Studies, which reminds me of my beloved Wu Tang Clan. Read: Why You Should Reconsider John Mayer
But then, Mayer bellied up to Playboy and lobbed this bombshell:
"It wasn't as direct as me saying 'I now make the choice to bring the paparazzi into my life.' I really said, 'I now make the choice to sleep with Jessica Simpson.' That was stronger than my desire to stay out of the paparazzi's eye. That girl, for me, is a drug. And drugs aren't good for you if you do lots of them. Yeah, that girl is like crack cocaine to me. Sexually it was crazy. That's all I'll say. It was like napalm, sexual napalm."
Sweet sassy molassee. "Sexual napalm." Boi-oi-oing! Mayer then goes on to talk about how being sexually addicted to a person is akin to being physically addicted to a specific drug; at a point, you would sell your couch, my couch and anything else for another go at her, if that was what was required. You go through withdrawal pangs when you're apart, and crave a very specific and very visceral high. Perhaps your brain makes physical changes and those changes can be accessed at a later date by a trigger smell, taste, sound or memory. Read: Community Blog: In Defense of John Mayer
The term "napalm" generally brings to mind the following: "horrible, sticky burning," "deforestation," "scorched Earth," and "Charlie." Rarely does it bring to mind reminiscence or maudlin feelings toward past sexcapades. But the idea of being metaphorically burned by a sexual relationship, in a not entirely negative way, does resonate. Think of your first wildly sexual relationship, especially if the other person was unbelievably eager to please in the sack. Now try and remember: Did that relationship really consist of much more than sleeping, eating and screwing? Did it have no future, but you just didn't know how to end it? "Napalm" may not be the best word to describe such a situation, but it's not 100% inapt. Read: Ranked: John Mayer's Douchiest Comments
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text: A South Holland man was sentenced to 40 years in prison Tuesday for the 1983 drug-related murder of Eugene Kogelis, 29, of Dolton. Shawn Hosty, 27, was found guilty of the murder last September by Associate Cook County Circuit Judge Dwight McKay of the Markham branch. Assistant State`s Atty. Charles Boskey said that Kogelis ``was executed because of drug dealings between the two.`` The murder occurred Nov. 6, 1983, in a field near Hosty`s home, Boskey said. Kogelis` body was found the next month in the trunk of an automobile parked at O`Hare International Airport.

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Monday, I waited all day for the UPS guy, and despite spending the morning doing up-and-around projects, I didn't really exert myself.
Tuesday, I did a full weight circuit and then ten hard minutes on the elliptical at lunchtime. After work, I intended to take the "yoga for athletes". Unfortunately, because of Thanksgiving all of the regular yoga instructors were gone, so every class had a substitute. The yoga for athletes class didn't happen; instead, it was more of an ayengar or something, because the substitute teacher had a baby a few weeks ago and was really excited about doing stuff on her belly. So we held every pose for a long time and there was all kinds of deep stretching. Afterward, I was in some pain.
Wednesday, I went to the gym and did one of their suggested workouts for holiday season; I did ten minutes each on three different cardio machines at almost max capacity, then my normal crunches/leg lifts post cardio bit. We got sent home form wokr at 3 PM which was awesome, and after we got stuff together we drove up to Dan's parents house.
Thursday (yesterday) was cooking all day long. All day. There was a little bit of sitting (during which time I worked on other projects) but mostly, cooking.
Today, there was a lot of sitting. I sat and knitted and stuff all day. I had no energy to go outside to do anything; plus, the high today was 28F.
Dan has assured me he will accompany me to the gym tomorrow when we get home. After all the food we ate yesterday and all the leftovers we ate today, I'm going to need it. My goal (until we get to California) is to work out six days a week, or go to the gym at least two hours three days a week (one hour the other days). There's a dress I need to fit into and winter isn't helping things. I will totally be atoning for these few days of gluttony and this day of sloth. Lucky for Dan, I've pretty much opted against wrath.
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I also got some really great patriotic papers from one of our regular card makers at East Woods Presbyterian Church. We've started bringing in papers that we're tired of, or have an extra supply of and trade. Free paper is GOOD.
Anyway, THIS card just sort of evolved while I was at my desk. I remembered I had a couple of sets of outer space type stamps, and thought that would go perfectly with the new stamp. I really like how it turned out. (My Mom always said to take pride in what you do. Grin.)
I hope some little person gets this that remembers Mom or Dad reading this story to them when they were still home before they went off to serve in the military. And then shows it to Mom or Dad when they come back from service and gives them a BIG hug and shows them the card again!
Sentiment - Impress Rubber Stamps
Rocket Ship - TPC Studio "Rockets & Rayguns"
DP - Little Yellow Bicycle
CS - SU Cherry Red
Yellow Moon CS - stash
Red ribbon "flames" - stash
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black
Moon decorated with Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Tea Dye
Portholes - Pearl Pen
Rocket ship colored with Copics
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From the BBC:
Angelina Jolie Pitt, the UN refugee agency's special envoy, has warned that the international humanitarian system for refugees is breaking down.Angelina--the world's refugee system collapsed a year ago.
Ms Jolie Pitt has been speaking as part of the BBC's World on the Move day of coverage of global migration issues.
She warned against a "fear of migration" and a "race to the bottom" as countries competed to be the toughest to protect themselves.
Earlier, the UNHCR's head said the refugee crisis was now a global issue.


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My part in reaching the world
"What does the Church exist for? (writes Sam Kputu of Calvary Ministries CAPRO, Nigeria)
On these three vital pillars stands the true Church of Christ. We are the bride of Christ, but while we wait for the wedding feast, we are to be the groom of men, wooing them to the Kingdom. It doesn't matter whether they are far or near, friendly or hostile, Jews or Greek. On this mandate we stand or fall before Heaven."
- Upreach: to reach up to God in praise, worship and thanksgiving
- Inreach: to reach into one another in loving care and fellowship
- Outreach: to reach to those outside of her, in living invitation to Christ, that all might be won to His kingdom.
Although each of us has individual callings and gifts, it is probably true to say that the church as a whole is so busy with #2 that #3 is largely forgotten, especially the needs for outreach in the non-Western world. There are desperate shortages of cross-cultural workers throughout the 10-40 Window and many countries of Europe, some of which are more unreached than areas of the Middle East!
Cyberworld is a vast mission field, yet most online Christian activity is Christian-to-Christian: #2 'inreach'. There is a huge mismatch of ministry and need.
This site exists to explain the many opportunities that the Web gives you to share your faith. And it is very important to stress that you do not need to be technical – many opportunities need no technical knowledge at all.


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SELF-PROMOTION: The November issue of Reason includes my article on business improvement districts, as well as briefer pieces on police harassment of activists and on Internet filters in public libraries.
None of that is online, but my contributions to the August issue now are: a short article on Cuban poster art and an even shorter one (now outdated) on prison rape.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
The Golden Lotus Have Me Lost in the New World
People like myself work on alts usually to fill that time when we have nothing to do with our mains. We learn a new role, level in a new spec, generally just try something new to keep things fresh. Often we would end up having a few classes raid ready every patch even if we were not trying to do so because that is what we did by osmosis basically.
It is not like the last few years, all the way back to wrath. You would throw on a tabard and spam some dungeons. It was so simple even an dwarf could do it. The dungeons gave you a fair deal of valor, enough to cap out multiple characters without even noticing it and the tabard allowed you to get all the reputation you needed which was really only one faction for shoulder enchants.
Now with dungeons being completely useless for capping or as fun content as they offer nothing to even make them worth doing, looking for raid being way to hard for the masses that even the easiest one, MV part 1, can still turn into a nightmare if you get unlucky, and dailies all over the place but still not being a reasonable source of valor I find myself a little lost.
What do I do next? I have no desire to do dungeons when the reward is clearly not worth the effort and they are not fun. Scenarios are an even bigger joke than dungeons are as there is zero reward for your effort in them which is usually soloing the thing if you do it as a random because you always get two people that must have purchased their accounts which only makes them stressful.
On some characters I have no issues doing dailies, like my druid or my shaman but I do not like doing them on my mage or my priest. Even at that however, I dread, in the full sense of the word, the golden lotus dailies. The fact they lock me out of the shado-pan dailies and august celestial dailies makes my hate for them even larger than it would be otherwise.
If not for the lockout I would just not do the golden lotus. I would do all the other dailies on all my other characters and skip golden lotus completely. Perhaps I would do them on super rare occasion and just forget that they have gear those characters might need.
My alts will all be exalted with all factions not named golden lotus soon, with the exception of the ones those bastards keep me locked out of, and I am left to wonder, what now?
Do I force myself to do a daily hub I should not have to do just so I can do some dailies I would not mind doing? Do I force myself to spam dungeons to get valor and hope for a pug or LFR gear and just use the valor to upgrade them because the golden lotus have basically locked me out of three other options to spend my valor? Do I level a new character hoping that soon blizzard will remove the restriction on having to do the golden lotus first?
I am lost. I have so much to do in the game that I could keep myself and my stable of alts busy for days on end. Even if I did not work I could probably play 12 hours a day and still not be able to do everything there is to do. That is amazing and great design, giving me so much to do. The new expansion offers so much great stuff, so much I enjoy, so much I like, but it also offers the golden lotus.
It is not about gear and opening the other factions for gear. I can gear other ways, valor gear is nice and can be a boost but it is not really required. My priest uses her valor to upgrade her 496 gear, why would I use it to buy 489 gear? It is about my desire to have content that I like to do and I like to do the shado-pan and august celestial dailies leaps and bound more than I like doing the golden lotus ones.
The combination of the golden lotus keeping me from playing the rest of the game by locking me out of two factions unless I do them and no other viable way to gain valor or gear for an alt that does not pug outside of leaving it up to luck in the LFR, and you all know I have none of that, leaves me in a constant state of being lost.
I know the end result is I will have to bite the bullet and do the golden lotus quests to give myself some sense of direction on my alts so they do not feel lost. I will do them because I hate standing around in the city listening to trade, that just makes my brain melt.
I just feel so lost, so with nothing to do, which is a weird feeling in a world that there is so much to do in and there is a lot I wish to be doing if not for those pandas at the pagoda keeping me from doing it. I will do them in time, as I run out of alts to level and max in the other areas. If only they would change it to friendly to open the others, I can bring myself to do two days of dailies, even if it would still be two days of golden lotus dailies more than I want to do.
I wish I could plead to blizzard, help me find my direction, help me from feeling lost in a new world, remove the restriction on the having to do the golden lotus first. There is a big world out there and I want to take it all in but I would rather not have to do 16 million quests per day for the golden lotus for 10 or so days before I can do it.
I only do dailies once or twice a week on alts and that time would be better spent doing the shado-pan and august celestial dailies I do not mind doing than it would being the golden lotus ones I despise. Doing the dailies on alts once or twice a week would be 5 - 10 weeks before I open the others and that just does not seem acceptable for alts. Heck, the fact I need to do them at all does not seem acceptable. Just let me do the shado-pan and august celestial I want to do, thank you very much.
I am in no way asking for the daily grind to be removed. I love it, it gives me a sense of purpose and a reason to log in. I have always been a daily person and I like doing them. I just want the ability to do the dailies I want to do. Is that too much to ask? To let me choose which dailies I do on that one or two days a week I play an alt?
I just want to stop feeling lost, looking at the door of the lotus on my alts knowing there is so much I could be doing if only they would let me. It is as if I am forced into slavery for the golden lotus and made to do their bidding before I am allowed to do the other dailies. I hate the golden lotus and when the time comes I hope that I am given an option to join the enemy and slaughter every single one of those smug pandas. Perhaps if they were all dead the next alt I level would not have to deal with them blocking their direction.
Now that is a sense of direction I can get into. One to slaughter every member of the golden lotus. Make that my golden lotus daily and I might just start to enjoy doing them. Next time that rogue gets lost I am going to set him on fire while he is in his cage and listen to him scream for mercy as he dies from being burnt to death.
Ah... I feel so much better about the golden lotus now.
See what the golden lotus have done to me, they turned me evil.
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You know, or maybe not, that Scenarios now have a chance of iLevel 476 epics in that reward bag, right? As well as the 463 items that were already a chance? There are also 450 items...not as interesting, but maybe good for levelling characters.ReplyDeleteReplies
Over all my characters I have run a total of 60+ scenarios and won 1 item that I already had a better piece than. Scenarios might be an option for someone with better luck then I but being they rarely (read almost never) drop anything of use, offer half the valor of dungeons and take longer than dungeons to do they are worthless.Delete
- AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 2:46 PM
Have you run 60 plus scenarios since 5.1 hit? The increase is significant. I've ran 5 since the patch (for the daily 40 valor) and gotten a 463 item 4 times now. I've also seen at least one other person looting a blue in the group I'm in. it's a very viable and fun/fast way to gear up alts now.ReplyDelete
Get the rep bonus item and just do it. This week you can get an extra 10% too. So 10% for guild, 100% for rep item 10% for darkmoon. That's 120%! You'll be out of golden lotus in a few days and never have to come back. Mathed out to get revered you need 9000 rep. Assuming 0 rep that's 41 daily quests at the above rate. 220 rep a quest. Assuming you can do one in 5 minutes which I think is overly conservative time wise. That's just under 3 and a half hours spread out over several days. I believe the term is Man up. Feel free to listen to the man up song from, The book of Mormon musical by the south park guys, while you do it. ;p http://youtu.be/fP_FT-0yS0YReplies
I have run 1 since the patch hit, that is all. Did not get anything from it of course. My luck really sucks in game.Delete
I know it will not take long to get the golden lotus up. I figure it would take 10 days only to get exalted. It is just that I do not wish to do them. Partly because they seem to be the only hub people do being they are so close to the new city and it is those people I try to avoid more than the dailies.
I'll probably end up doing them when I have nothing left to do but until that time, and as long as there is something else for me to waste my time on, I will avoid them.
We all have things we dislike. Mine are those fuzzy bums that wear the banner of the golden lotus.
- AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 3:22 PM
I understand I hate golden lotus too. I think your being overly pessimistic on the time frame though. It should take way less than 10 days with the rep bonus. 8 dailies a day would get you there in 5 days once you hit honored and the extra quests open up that will cut a few days off that too :) I bet you can get there in 3 days. For the record I did really enjoy the wrap up quest line for golden lotus very fun with a nice reward.ReplyDelete
as to scenario's and bad luck.
You do not like them.
SO you say.
Try them! Try them!
And you may.
Try them and you may I say.Replies
I forgot about those extra quests, so very true, that should help a ton.Delete
I loved the end quest for the golden lotus, best end quest ever in my opinion. I wish they had more like that one.
I think it is the people doing them that I dislike more than the quest themselves. It seems like those quests bring out the worst people in the game. I can write a post just about the jerk things people do there from what I have experienced and what others have told me. No quest hub in the game comes close to being as bad as those are, player wise.
I might give scenarios a try again but I am not secure on soloing them on another classes other than my druid or hunter and neither of those need gear from them. If I go solo, I have to be able to do it all alone because I know the quality of player in the game. I could drag some guild mates along but they are like me, they dislike that they take longer than a dungeon and give half the valor.
- AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 6:24 PM
Once I know what to do in a scenario I've never had it take longer than a dungeon and if I know what to do I give out instructions for each phase. I've never encountered anyone that's griefed in a scenario just a few clueless people. I try to give them a quick break down and usually the newbie's follow you like a puppy after that its cute!.ReplyDelete
I usually do dailies with my boyfriend we are probably the people that you hate. We pull mass amounts of mobs when we can 10-15 and just devastate them (lock and frost mage can duo anything) dailies take us 15 minutes at the most per hub. Of course once we leave we don't continue to pull things we don't need and we always stop to help someone struggling with a pull or daily if they look in trouble or are just in the area. My favorite thing to do is to swoop in and help you kill mobs fast and fly way.
Most of the scenario I did take around 20 minutes, a little more than most dungeons. It is the scripted stuff that makes them take longer.Delete
I pull 10-15 myself as a hunter. Just today for the shado-pan I got all 4 elite bugs and 10 normal ones in one pull. I have no problem with people miss pulling. I have a problem with them mass pulling and dumping their mobs on me to kill. Good thing I am a hunter so it is no big deal but I have seen people die left and right to people like that.
The funny thing is that Shado-Pan/August Celestials were gated to prevent having too many dailies to do initially.ReplyDeleteReplies
We each like different types. I like those two better then GL.Delete
There are just too many GL dailies and the rep is spread too thin. If it was just one set, instead of 3, it'd be much better to deal with.Delete
Agreed, I think that triple stack is a bit too much. If they let us choose which 3 stacks we wanted to do it would be better however.Delete


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First Day: Seoul, A Metropolitan City where Traditional and Modernity Exist together
The itinerary for any one-day tour was produced according to places approved by many people vacationers through the years. But there's still a lot more to determine and revel in in Seoul. So, this is actually the day that you simply can not afford to overlook!
The Nation's Folk Museum of Korea
Situated within the beautiful Gyeongbokgung Structure, among the biggest Joseon Empire palaces, is really a museum, which will help people from other countries to know Korean culture and Korean lifestyle. You'll uncover the qualities unique to Korea in comparison to individuals of neighboring East Asian nations for example China and Japan.
Tour of Korea
Changdeokgung Structure, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Built-in 1405, Changdeokgung Structure is better noted for its informal design within the architectural good reputation for East Asian palaces. Named a global Heritage Site by UNESCO, the structure includes structures ideally situated in order to maintain harmony using the surrounding atmosphere. Huwon, the peaceful Secret Garden situated toward the trunk from the structure, signifies the essence of Asian style landscapes.
Insa-dong, Mecca of Korean Traditional Culture
Situated under a ten-minute walk from Changdeokgung Structure, Insa-dong is known for roads full of the tastes of tradition and it is globally well-preferred among vacationers. Here, people from other countries can buy traditional souvenirs at affordable prices and taste authentic dishes by walking right into a Korean restaurant available on every street corner.
N Seoul Tower
A breathtaking look at the whole city originates before you decide to here. Like a dating place where one can enjoy dinner while appreciating viewing Han River and also the city's colorful evening lights, it's popular not just among individuals going to Korea but additionally with youthful Koreans.
Day 2: Sokcho, Gateway to Beautiful Beaches and Mountain tops
Well-liked by vacationers, Sokcho takes pride in the clean beaches and it is beautiful Mt. Seoraksan. Fishing is really a major industry, meaning fresh sea food is abundant. Site visitors may also taste local dishes including soft tofu and squid sausage, created using the famous squid caught within the East Ocean. Many hotels and short-leased condos are situated near Mt. Seoraksan, and fairly-listed lodging with sea sights are available across the shorefront.
Sokcho Beach
Sokcho beach is well-noted for its clean waters, fine sands and pine trees framework everything without anyone's knowledge. The tall pines all around the beach emit a enjoyable aroma, making the shore well suited for tanning by having an "aromatic forest" scent. Because the water isn't deep and slopes lower lightly, the shore draws in many site visitors throughout the summer time.
Also, Abai Village, which is just a 15-minute walk in the beach, is known because the site in which the drama Fall within my Heart (Gaeul Donghwa) was shot. You can go to the shop possessed by Eun-seo's (performed by Song Hye-gyo) mother, ride the skiffs that stars were shot in, and stroll along Cheonghodong's Whitened Sand Beach, among the drama's background objects. The village is all about a 5 minute drive from Sokcho Beach. (Though ten or twenty yards, it is sometimes complicated to achieve by feet therefore, taxis is suggested. Taxi fare costs about 3,000 won).
Mt. Seoraksan's Cable Vehicle
In case your time is restricted however, you still wish to experience precisely how magnificent Mount Seoraksan is, it's highly suggested to consider a cable vehicle. Because the cable vehicle increases its in place the mountain, you will see the grand Buddha statue at Sinheungsa Temple and also the rocky high cliff of Gwongeumseong. In fall, the brilliant mountain foliage will certainly make you breathless.
Seorak Waterpia
Seorak Waterpia at Hanhwa Resort is really a hot springs amusement park that employs natural mineral waters in the neighborhood. Site visitors can absorb a warm-spring bath as well as enjoy exciting water rides. Particularly, the "rafting slider," that you descend lower a slide on the pad from the height of 20 meters, and also the "body slider," which enables riders to slip lower without equipment making use of your body, are generally popular and contours are relatively short.
Day 3: Andong, an outing in to the Past
Traces of distinguished students of history could be felt in Andong, an urban area of nobility. Cultural heritage is maintained in lots of forms like the seowon (memorial hall), old-style houses, and traditional performances like the Hahoe mask dance drama. The region acquired a stride of fame after Britain's Full Elizabeth II visited in 1999. Site visitors can take advantage of authentic local cuisine including heotjesabab (a memorial service meal) or gangodeungeo (marinated spanish mackerel) in addition to try the neighborhood liquor, Andong soju.
You will find numerous lodging including hotels and hotels available close to the Andong stop. However, for any taste of traditional living you may decide to spend the evening inside a countryside home.
Andong Hahoe Village
Hahoe Village constitutes a fine spot to explore the standard culture of Korea since the old courtyard houses in the Joseon era and also the Hahoe mask dance drama are generally well-maintained. Within the village, you'll find Namchon-daek and Bukchon-daek, which represent the houses from the gentry. It is also interesting to go to the Samshin-dang area, the place to find a 600-year-old zelkova tree. There's a nearby thought that mistreating this tree may bring misfortune. Site visitors can write a wish on the paper and hang up it from among the strings that surround the tree permanently luck.
From March to November, the mask dance performance referred to as "Hahoe byeolsingut talchum" takes place in the village's folklore upkeep center (schedule varies by season), and from summer time until winter it's possible to play in the harvest by picking melons along with other produce.
Byeongsan Seowon (Confucian School)
Since it's title describes, Byeongsan seowon is really a beautiful seowon, or memorial hall, lined facing a mountain that propagates out just like a folding screen. From the top Mandaeru Pavilion, site visitors can also enjoy a breathtaking look at the environment, while from Ibgyodang a scene from the memorial hall exquisitely set over the backdrop of character could be appreciated.
It's especially lovely within the fall once the colorful fall foliage reaches its peak, as well as in winter once the rocky coves be prominent. However, many site visitors arrived at see Byeonsan Seowon in summer time to enjoy and relax the refreshing awesome breeze through the river. Site visitors may also stroll lower the sandy path across the stream flowing while watching memorial hall.
Day 4: Gyeongju, Roofless Museum - World Heritage
Frequently known to like a "museum with no roof," Gyeongju may be the ancient capital from the 1000 year-lengthy Silla Empire, and also the background and remains from the period can nonetheless be seen. With cultural heritage spread all through the town, Gyeongju offers a subtle yet awesome mixture of modern structures and ancient artefacts. It is also an excellent place for any bike tour. (Bike rental shops are available near Gyeongju Bus Terminal, the stop and Daeneungwon. A 1-day rental costs about 18,000 won.)
A variety of accommodations including hotels, are situated around the Bomun tourist district, and site visitors can take advantage of authentic local cuisine including soft bean paste-filled hwangnamppang gyodong beopju, a liquor having a unique aroma and Gyeongju ssambab, a grain dish created using periodic elements.
Cheonmachong Tomb (Daeneungwon)
Among the 23 tombs owed to Daeneungwon, the biggest number of ancient mounds present in Gyeongju, Cheonmachong may be the only tomb where site visitors are permitted inside. One of many other points of interest in Daeneungwon are: Michu Wangneung, utilized as a ritual hall in occasions of national crisis, and Hwangnam Daechong, known to because the twin tombs. Daeneungwon is particularly beautiful at twilight using the sun establishing the backdrop.
Anapji (Imhaejeongji)
Anapji, the biggest guy-made pond dating back the Silla era, was constructed with a curved shape, therefore it is hard to see the entire pond from the single location. This will make water-feature appear infinitely lengthy and wide, but in addition interesting is the fact that its shape seems to alter based on where the first is standing. Therefore it is intriguing to circle water-feature entirely a stroll that takes about half an hour. Also, since the pavilion and water-feature look mysterious underneath the twilight, lots of people would rather click here at night. In summer time, the entire lotus blossoms create a significant spectacle.
Bulguksa Temple
Found on the slopes of Mt. Tohamsan, Bulguksa Temple is known like a structure embodying Buddhist values. For example, the 2 stone pagodas that stand before Daeungjeon, the straightforward yet elegant Seokgatap and also the highly ornate Dabotop, represent the yin and yang, correspondingly. Dabotop pagoda is engraved on Korea's 10-won gold coin.
Seokguram Grotto
Acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage site along with Bulguksa in 1995, the Seokguram grotto temple is formed by 100s of granite gemstones with soil plastered around the surface to really make it look like a natural cave. The guy-made grotto consists of mysteries that modern science has yet to resolve including humidity control and charge of the position of sunshine falling in to the primary chamber in which the Buddha is situated. Should you visit before beginning you are able to appreciate a remarkably beautiful sunrise.
Day 5: Temple Remain at Haeinsa
Hapcheon is really a town where Mt. Gayasan and Haeinsa Temple blend together harmoniously. This temple is how Palman Daejanggyeong (Tripitaka Koreana) is stored. Site visitors can also enjoy sanchae jeongsik, a nearby vegetable dish, along with a traditional temple meal at Haeinsa in addition to famous regional cuisine produced from Korean-grown beef and pork. Although lodging are available near Gayasan National Park, if you are looking at going through Buddhist temple existence, it's suggested to remain at Haeinsa.
Haeinsa Temple (Temple Stay)
A Temple Remain at Haeinsa presents a number of activities making lotus lamps is particularly popular. If you are looking at a Temple Stay, you might want to look into the dates from the Palman Daejanggyeong Festival (this festival occured throughout October in the year 2006.) ahead of time. Held regarding the the Haeinsa Temple Stay, the festival supplies a great chance to see Korea's traditional printing techniques firsthand. Throughout the festival, site visitors can also enjoy such occasions like a re-enactment from the exchange from the Tripitaka Koreana from Ganghwa-do Island to Haeinsa Temple throughout the first Joseon period.
Day 6: Geoje-do, a tropical Where Character Dominates
Additionally to Geoje-do, Korea's second biggest island after Jeju-do, Geoje city includes 10 lived on and 52 not inhabited isles. It's the islands that draw vacationers: Are all unique in different ways with splendid natural scenery. The neighborhood tastes include gorosoe yaksu (a kind of standard water), maengjong juksun duruchigi (bamboo shoot stir-fry) and gulgukbab (oyster soup with grain).
Oe-do Island Paradise
Encircled by rocky coves, maui joined the general public eye following a couple changed the whole island right into a beautiful garden. The Venus Garden, in which a statue of Venus is situated, is really a famous attraction on Oedo Island Paradise. Lee's House, in which the final film aim for the most popular drama "Winter Sonata" happened, is known like a photo place.
Since motorboats don't be employed in inclement weather you might want to look into the schedule of motorboats visiting the area throughout wet or stormy periods. Site visitors are permitted to tour the area for 1 hour 30 minutes.
Day 7: Busan, a town with Diverse Festivals and Points of interest
The nation's second biggest city and biggest port, Busan offers many points of interest in addition to festivals. Its beaches are specifically popular in summer time due to their size and good water quality. Besides sea food, Haeundae galbi (beef ribs) is yet another famous local dish. The ideal choice of lodging is located across the beach.
Jagalchi Market
Korea's greatest sea food market, Jagalchi Marketplace is always noisy, full of Busan's local accent bargaining over prices. Simultaneously, it's where site visitors can witness the peculiar "jeong" of Korea from retailers who give clients extra or accept less cash for his or her items. Around October every year, the marketplace hosts the Busan Jagalchi Festival full of a myriad of sea food to determine, taste and purchase.
Haeundae Beach
Haeundae Beach will get crowded in summer time, for that water is shallow and there's almost no tidal change. The beach's whitened sands don't stay with the body, and also the beach has gained a stride of fame for that sunrise within the horizon and also the moonrise view from Haewoljeong Pavilion.
Day 8: Damyang, an urban area Offering Aromatic 'Forest Bathing' among the Bamboo
Occur an area lengthy regarded as as renowned for its bamboo groves, Damyang has numerous points of interest while offering many different types of souvenirs produced from bamboo. Particularly in summer time, site visitors will find abundant groves of eco-friendly bamboo as well as have a healthy "forest bath" underneath the towering bamboo stalks. Authentic local cuisine includes tteokgalbi (seasoned rib steak), juksunhoe (bamboo shoots and squid seasoned with condiments) and daetongbab (grain cooked in bamboo).
Soswaewon is really a private garden in the Joseon period where character and art exist together harmoniously. Upon entering your garden, one passes along a pathway through thick bamboo groves, eventually reaching Daebongdae Pavilion. In the deck from the pavilion, you'll have the ability to visit a full look at Soswaewon entirely. Your garden is distinctively arranged for the reason that water flowing lower in the north passes underneath the fence. Also, viewing garden from Gwangpunggak Pavilion is really a useful visit.
At Jungnogwon it's possible to enjoy an aromatic "forest bath" while hearing the crisp seem of bamboo leaves falling. The park includes eight pathways, each having a different theme along with a unique atmosphere. Pavilions and benches are situated across the pathways, encouraging site visitors to enjoy and relax the forest peace. While it's wonderful in spring with bamboo sprouts showing up everywhere, summer time is certainly probably the most gorgeous season with bamboo in their greenest. Other points of interest near Jungnogwon include Gwanbangjerim, a unique guy-made forest cultivated to enhance water quality of Damyangcheon Stream.
Day 9: Cultural Tour of Suncheon Aboard a Bus
With lots of well-maintained cultural sites nearby, Suncheon bakes an ideal spot to explore and discover about Korean culture. Close to Boseong, renowned for its eco-friendly tea plantation, and Beolgyo, an urban area well-noted for its kkomak, cockle-shelled mollusk, Suncheon offers many special kinds of Korean cuisine in addition to related occasions like the Namdo Culinary Festival. For lodging, hotels and hotels are located around Suncheon Station while private homestays can be found in the Naganeupseong Folk Village.
An attractive temple situated around the slopes of Mt. Jogyesan, Seonamsa has created numerous distinguished Buddhist monks, as well as nowadays, many monks meditate within the temple's Gangwon and Seonwon. Around the temple, site visitors will find chestnut, walnut and camellia trees which are over 100 years old, which together create impressive fall colors. In spring, eco-friendly sprouts and colorful periodic flowers provide a splendid sight. Strangely enough, another must-see temple website is its bathroom. This traditional bathroom is distinctively structured to support three people at any given time.
Naganeupseong Folk Village
Why is Naganeupseong Folk Village special isn't the well-maintained thatch-roofed houses, but the truth that families carry on living inside them. On holidays and weekends, a altering-of-the-guard ceremony (dating back the past once they protected the fortress) is visible, and traditional folk games can be found for site visitors to see. In the greatest reason for Naganeupseong's fortress walls, you may get a breathtaking look at the city, and there is also Mt. Geumjeonsan ("golden money") in-front, that is stated to create a person wealthy once they stare in internet marketing. The mountain is particularly beautiful at twilight due to the way the sunlight strikes the rocky western area of the peak. If you are looking at going through the neighborhood village lifestyle, you might remain at among the private houses offering overnight accommodation.
Suncheonman Bay
Renowned for its seaside flatlands and fields of reeds, Suncheonman Bay is really a spot to have a look at rare bird species from around the globe. You will find interesting points of interest year-around thick fog in spring, jjangttungeo (an uncommon kind of goby seafood) and also the seaside flatlands in summer time, reeds in fall plus some 200 types of moving wild birds such as the hooded crane in the winter months. But, the bay is particularly beautiful in fall once the Reed Festival takes place as well as in winter when categories of dancing wild birds is visible. The S-formed waterway within the bay is known for developing a splendid glow at sunset.
If you would like an up-close experience with natural atmosphere round the bay, an excursion by boat or bicycle is suggested. A ship tour may bring you to definitely nearly any corner from the bay, even though onboard you may also have a hot drink in addition to sea fishing. Fishing equipment could be leased at no extra charge.
Day 10: Jeju, the nation's Most popular Destination - The place to find Natural Miracles along with a Distinct Culture
The nation's leading tourist destination, Jeju Island is the perfect vacation region where natural miracles and different cultural traditions could be experienced all at one time. Having a mild year-round climate, the area provides an exotic natural atmosphere in addition to diverse points of interest, which makes it a perfect spot to tour and relax. One of the local niche dishes are okdom (ocean bream), heukdwaeji samgyeopsal (a type of grilled sausage) and hallabong, a kind of tangerine. Many luxury hotels including Hotel Shilla Jeju, the Hyatt Regency Jeju and Hotel Lotte Jeju, are situated around Jungmun Resort where affordable lodging can be found.
Jungmun Resort
Because the biggest tourist complex in the united states, Jungmun Resort draws in site visitors throughout cooler months, because of the region's mild year-round climate along with the many hotels and also the diversity of activity and facilities found here. They include Off-shore Land, that provides a dolphin show along with a chimpanzee show the Stuffed Animal Museum, the biggest available on the planet, and also the popular Yeomiji Botanical Garden, that has the earth's biggest glass green house and many rare plants.
Jusangjeolli Coves
Situated along Daepo Beach at Jungmun, Jusangjeolli includes multifaceted stone support beams within the shapes of numerous sized cubes or hexagons, which were created when cooling lava from Mt. Hallasan ran in to the ocean. From rough-appeared posts resembling raw ore to stylish and delightful support beams that appear to possess been sculpted by a painter, the Jusangjeolli coves feature layered posts that some say look like a black-and-whitened painting produced with a god. Once the tide is high, waves can soar hundreds of meters high because they crash from the posts, developing a magnificent spectacle.


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In north Dayton — until recently a post-apocalyptic landscape of vacant, gutted houses — 400 Turkish families have moved in, many coming from other American cities. Now white picket fences, new roofs and freshly painted porches are signs of a brisk urban renewal led by the immigrants, one clapboard house at a time. "We want to invest in the places where we are accepted better," said Islom Shakhbandarov, a Turkish immigrant leader. "And we are accepted better in Dayton."
Other struggling cities are trying to restart growth by luring enterprising immigrants, both highly skilled workers and low-wage laborers. In the Midwest, similar initiatives have begun in Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Lansing, Mich., as well as Detroit, as it strives to rise out of bankruptcy. In June, officials from those cities and others met in Detroit to start a common network. "We want to get back to the entrepreneurial spirit that immigrants bring," said Richard Herman, a lawyer in Cleveland who advises cities on ideas for development based on immigration.
... Concerns about uncontrolled illegal immigration, which produced strict curbs in Arizona and other parts of the country, have not been an issue in Dayton. Officials here say their goal is to invite legal immigrants. But they make no effort to pursue residents without legal status, if they are otherwise law-abiding. The momentum for change in Dayton came from the immigrants. In 2010, Mr. Shakhbandarov told the newly elected mayor, Gary Leitzell, that he was thinking of asking Turkish immigrants across the United States to settle here. Most of the Turks in Dayton are refugees who fled persecution in Russia and other former Soviet bloc countries. Mr. Leitzell was intrigued. "I said, the worst thing that could happen is that 4,000 Turkish families could come to Dayton and fix up 4,000 houses," the mayor recalled. "So how do we facilitate their success?" With 14,000 empty dwellings in the city, officials were open to trying something different.
Officials quickly realized that this city of 141,000 already had a small but fast-growing foreign-born population: more than 10,000 Muslims from different countries; refugees from Burundi and Somalia; college students from China, India and Saudi Arabia; Filipinos in health care jobs; and laborers from Latin America, many here illegally. "The hospitals, the police, the libraries, the service agencies, the landlords, they were all dealing with immigrants, but no one was talking about it," said Tim Riordan, the city manager. "So we brought it out of the shadows."
... In October 2011, the City Commission voted unanimously for the Welcome Dayton plan.
Working with local organizations, the city found interpreters for public offices, added foreign-language books in libraries and arranged for English classes. Teachers went back to school to learn other languages. Local groups gave courses for immigrants opening small businesses and helped families of refugees and foreign students. City officials worked with Wright State University, a public institution, to find ways for immigrant doctors and engineers to cut through bureaucracy and gain certifications so they could practice in the United States.
The police chief, Richard S. Biehl, ordered officers to no longer check the immigration status of crime witnesses, victims and people stopped for minor traffic violations or other low-level offenses. The police union and sheriffs from nearby counties denounced the policy, saying Dayton had become a "sanctuary city" where immigration law was not enforced.
But Chief Biehl defended his approach, saying it allowed the police to focus dwindling resources on serious crimes. Immigrant leaders, especially Hispanics, embraced it, becoming less wary of the police. "If we have any group of citizens who are afraid to talk to us or don't trust us," Chief Biehl said, "that's going to compromise our ability to produce public safety."
..."It's all about attitude," Mr. Shakhbandarov said. "Americans maybe have seen better days of Dayton, a better life, better economy. But we never seen that. We have learned to appreciate what we have. And what we have here is much beyond what we ever had before."
..In a national study published last month, Jacob L. Vigdor, an economics professor at Duke University, found that over the last four decades, immigrants helped preserve and in some cases add manufacturing jobs in cities where they settled, sustaining employment for Americans. They also added to local housing values. For every thousand immigrants who moved into a county, 270 Americans moved in after them, Mr. Vigdor found. Dayton's immigrant experiment is particularly close to home for one lawmaker who will most likely have a major impact on the debate in Washington: the Republican speaker of the House, John A. Boehner. His district wraps around the city on three sides. But Dayton officials said they were not waiting for Congress. "We've found that we can repopulate our city and we can educate the people and inspire them to employ themselves," Mayor Leitzell said. "In 10 years, when the federal government figures everything out, we'll be thriving."


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People who exercise regularly are far less likely to suffer dementia and had less than half the risk of death during the 17-year study period, compared to those who do not exercise (Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, February, 2012).
Researchers followed 45,000 men and 15,000 women, ages 20 to 88 years, in the United States for an average of 17 years. Six times as many people in the low fitness group suffered from dementia, compared to those who exercised regularly. While deaths in the United States associated with heart disease, breast cancer and stroke have declined in recent years, deaths related to dementia and Alzheimer's disease rose 46 percent between 2002 and 2006.
Another exciting study, from Japan, shows that many of the benefits that exercise provides to muscles are also provided to your brain (The Journal of Physiology, February, 2012;590(Pt 3):607-16).
THE STUDY: Adult male rats exercised to exhaustion at moderate intensity on a treadmill. Glycogen, sugar stored in muscles, was depleted by 82-90 percent. One day later, the rats' muscles could store 43-46 percent more than they could originally, In a like manner, brain glycogen levels decreased by 50-64 percent with exhaustive exercise, and were able to store 29-63 percent more on the next day. The greater the depletion of sugar in muscles and brain, the greater the ability to store more sugar after the rats were fed. The brain filled with sugar before the muscles did and after four weeks of training, the rats' brains could store significantly more glycogen.
EXPLANATION: Sugar is the most efficient source of energy for your muscles during intense exercise. Sugar is the most efficient source of energy for your brain ALL the time. When you exercise regularly, you increase the ability of your muscles to store sugar so you can move faster and longer. This study suggests that exercise also increases the energy supply to your brain, which will help you to think and reason better.
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Belly Cramps During Exercise
The most common cause of belly cramps during exercise is reduced blood flow to a full colon. To prevent this from happening to you, try to have your colon empty before you start to exercise.
Twelve athletes (cycling, long-distance running and triathlon) were referred to a gastroenterologist to evaluate debilitating cramps during exercise (Br J Sports Med 2011, published online 20 October 2011). Sophisticated tests showed that all had decreased blood flow to their intestines during maximal-intensity exercise and 50 percent had it during sub- maximal exercise.
BLOOD FLOW TO INTESTINES IS REDUCED: A review of the world's literature shows that during exercise, blood flow to muscles increases to very high levels, which reduces blood flow to the intestines. During intense exercise, it can be reduced by more than 80 percent (Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, March 2012; 35(5):516-28).
EXERCISE MAKES YOUR COLON CONTRACT: Intense exercise often causes giant contractions of your colon that move stool, gas and fluids toward the end of your colon. Your intestinal muscles then need extra blood to supply them with oxygen. However during intense exercise, blood flow to the intestines is reduced and the contracting intestinal muscles suffer from lack of oxygen, so they hurt.
EMPTY YOUR COLON: To prevent belly cramps, you should empty your colon prior to your most intense workouts and races.
• EAT A HIGH-FIBER DIET WITH LOTS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. The extra fiber leaves a residue in your intestines that holds water that keeps the contents of the colon soft. This will make it easier for you to empty your colon before exercise.
• RESTRICT THE GREAT CONSTIPATORS - BREAD AND SPAGHETTI. Foods made from flour are usually low in fiber and bulk.
• TRY TO EMPTY YOUR COLON AFTER YOU HAVE HAD BREAKFAST. Food entering your stomach causes the gastro-colic reflex that causes your colon to contract and push stool toward its opening. Thus for many people, it is easier to go to the bathroom after breakfast.
• GET IN THE HABIT OF TRYING TO EMPTY YOUR COLON AT THE SAME TIME OF DAY EVERY DAY. After you eat, food passes to your stomach. Then the pyloric sphincter at the end of your stomach closes, and food is not allowed to pass into your intestines until it is turned into a liquid soup. Food can remain in your stomach for up to five hours. Then your stomach contracts and squeezes the liquid soup into your intestines. The liquid soup does not solidify until it reaches your colon, where large amounts of fluid are absorbed. The longer stool remains in your colon, the more fluid is absorbed and the harder it becomes, making it more difficult to pass. You want to get the soft stool out soon before it hardens.
Raynaud's Phenomenon
If your fingers turn white and start to hurt when you're out in the cold, you may have a condition called Raynaud's phenomenon.
MECHANISM: Normal skin temperature is about 90 degrees F. On exposing your fingers to cold, the blood vessels close, the skin turns white and skin temperature drops. When skin temperature reaches 59 degrees F, your brain tries to save your skin by opening the blood vessels and the skin turns red and starts to itch and burn. If you warm your hands at this point, your skin will not be damaged, but if you do not get out of the cold, the blood vessels in your hands will close again and the temperature in your hands can drop to freezing.
People who have Raynaud's phenomenon have blood vessels in their hands that do not open when the skin temperature reaches 59 degrees. Several diseases, smoking and using vibrating equipment can cause Raynaud's phenomenon.
PREVENTION: If you have Raynaud's phenomenon, wear two or more layers of gloves or mittens. When a skier's fingers feel cold, he is supposed to swing his arms very rapidly about his shoulder with a straight elbow. This will drive blood, like a centrifuge, into the fingers to warm them.
Inexpensive single-use hand warmer packets can keep you from being miserable when you want to stay outside. They are available in sporting goods stores, ski shops and online.
Blood pressure drugs called calcium channel blockers (Nifedipine) can help to treat and prevent Raynaud's phenomenon. Another option is nitroglycerin ointment, a prescription medication that is used to treat heart pain. When applied to the forearm, it opens blood vessels leading to the hands.
FROSTBITE: Frostbite means that your skin is frozen. You have plenty of warning before that happens. Get out of the cold when your skin temperature reaches 59 degrees F, and it turns red, and starts to itch, tingle and burn.
The most effective treatment for frostbite is to warm the skin in water set between 100 and 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Don't warm the frozen part if there is any chance that it will be frozen again. People who have suffered frostbite are more susceptible to a future cold injury.
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
It's a Die-Namic Day!
22 comments:
- Jackie Pedro said...
OH girl, this is DARLING!!!!!!! Happy Happy Birthday!!!
- December 21, 2010 at 10:19 p.m.
- TannyP said...
Beautiful card with perfect felt use. Your stitching rocks! Happy Birthday, Dawn!
- December 21, 2010 at 10:25 p.m.
- Angela (jellybean74) said...
Oh My Goodness girlie!!! This card is awesome!!! I'm loving all of your cards lately!!
Happy Birthday!!!
- December 21, 2010 at 10:32 p.m.
- Marisa said...
Love that tree scene!! Happy birthday to you and glad it was a good one :)
- December 22, 2010 at 12:03 a.m.
- Kerry J. said...
Oh love this!!! All that felt is fabulous! Have a Happy Birthday Dawn!
- December 22, 2010 at 5:18 a.m.
- Denise (peanutbee) said...
BIG BIG BIIIIIIIIIIIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes to you, gf! Love Love LOVE ya and I Love Love LOOOOOVE this card with all the felt! So soft and pretty!
- December 22, 2010 at 6:07 a.m.
'HOT' card girl with all the sunshine on it! LOVE IT especially with the felt, brilliant my friend! I so should take you for a birthday drink but....I would have to pack a overnight bag to come and see you!! LOL Maybe we can try for a coffee next week??? Have a great day!
- December 22, 2010 at 6:48 a.m.
- Lynn said...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAWN!!! Both your cards are wonderful, so cheerful and fun!
Hope you have a great day!
- December 22, 2010 at 9:07 a.m.
- Amy Rohl said...
First off, Happy Birthday!!! Have a good one!
Secondly, this is just fabulous inside and out! Felty goodness!
- December 22, 2010 at 10:06 a.m.
- Marie B. said...
Happy belated birthday Dawn! Cute card! :)
- December 22, 2010 at 10:46 a.m.
- Erin Smetak said...
What a gorgeous card!!! And Happy Birthday!!! I hope the sun is shining where you are on your special day! Hope you get spoiled!!!!
- December 22, 2010 at 11:44 a.m.
- Cindy Haffner said...
Ohhh FABULOUS Dawn!!
- December 22, 2010 at 12:36 p.m.
- Anne said...
Fantastic card! I love all the felt that you used. Very cool. Happy Birthday!!
- December 22, 2010 at 1:44 p.m.
- Amanda said...
AWESOME, AWESOME card!! I love it!!! So Creative :)
- December 22, 2010 at 6:26 p.m.
- Barbara said...
You totally rocked the Die-namics, girl! Love this! Hope your birthday has been wonderful!
- December 22, 2010 at 6:56 p.m.
- Melody said...
Darling!! Just love all the felt!!
Happy Birthday!
- December 22, 2010 at 10:44 p.m.
- Jessie/knightrone said...
Totally adorable card, Dawn!! Hope you had an awesome birthday!!
- December 23, 2010 at 9:14 a.m.
- Cam Grant said...
Happy belated Birthday! Cute cards : ) The felt adds a nice texture.
- December 23, 2010 at 10:25 a.m.
- Silke Ledlow said...
Hi Dawn...sorry I've missed your birthday!!! HAPPY BELATED BITHDAY TO YOU!!! Happy to hear you are getting spoiled :)!!!
Your card is super cute!!! Love all the felt and the awesome dies!!! Keep them beauties comin'!!!
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a fabulous new 2011!!! Big hugs ~S~
- December 23, 2010 at 6:49 p.m.
- g said...
so gorgeous Dawn and Happy Belated Birthday! i hope you had a wonderful day! {{GIANT HUGS}}
- December 24, 2010 at 8:53 a.m.
- Rose Ann said...
I totally LOVE this design, Dawn!! Amazing work, my friend!!
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The Top 10 Film Noir Classics
If you'd asked the director of any of these Top 10 Film Noir Classics just how he'd personally define "film noir" he'd most likely have responded "film wha?" But way before these films were noticed and dissected by "arty" types and given a French name ("Film Noir" French for "black film"), we the people loved them. These were dark and shadowy Saturday afternoon movies -- films filled with hard boiled cops, tough-talking private eyes, cruel and evil "bad guys" and dangerous women, oh yes, especially dangerous women. And that's exactly what we loved about them.
Studios turned them out by the score – many pure dreck – largely just to fill theater seats on dreary afternoons. Back then they were called "melodramas," "mysteries" or even just plain old "B movies." But among the many there were more than a few that proved to be much more than "cheap thrillers," films that have stood the test of time. Truly great films filled with memorable characters, scripts that bordered on brilliant, and dark, visually compelling, stories one can watch over and over again even after one knows how the underlying mystery has been solved.
So, call them whatever you wish. Here's our list of the Top 10 Film Noir Classics…
10. The Big Sleep (1946)
How could one not include a film that has one of the most cynical private eyes ever to stand before a camera? We're talking about Humphrey Bogart as Phillip Marlowe. Add to this a femme fatale so sultry (actress Lauren Bacall playing playgirl Vivian Rutledge) that during the film's shooting she won over, not only that hardened detective's heart, but actor Humphrey Bogart's as well.
Thoroughly entertaining, witty, and with several dark mysteries waiting to be revealed, The Big Sleep has a place on any list of essential film noir.


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Good for Thomasina Pryor for "buying" a car for her son. Her son, Terrelle Pryor has become the center of and NCAA investigation and other investigations after being found to have some "issues" connected to the cars he's driven.
It would appear, at least on the surface, that he has a serious "Car Jones", and somehow he and/or his mother have been able to afford multiple cars for him over the past 4-years.
The most recent car in question, the 350Z Pryor was seen driving, rather quickly, off the Ohio State campus on Tuesday, despite apparently, not having a drivers license, apparently was bought for him by mom.
The Dispatch.com story is RIGHT HERE
WBNS-TV, did a little more digging RIGHT HERE
There are still more than a few unanswered questions here: One, we don't cast aspersions on a mom buying her son a car, but we wonder how she and/or he can afford to go from a relatively new Dodge Charger to a Nissan 350Z so quickly. Most people, using a finance term, would be upside down, if they did that, since there is no evidence, the Charger was paid in full.
We still think there is a ton of "Fire" in this story. Precious few college age kids/families can afford to go through cars the way Pryor has. Period. We have no reason to believe his family is inordinately wealthy and can afford a car every year or two, yet that is exactly what they've done. And if "Mom" lives in Columbus, Ohio, what was Pryor driving the Denali to Pennsylvania for?
Anyway, here's your updated TV story from our friends at WBNS, who've been doing an excellent job digging on this story.


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The Guilt Trip
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'The Guilt Trip' completely took me by surprise, I actually enjoyed it because it's funny, sweet and it has an easy way of connecting with the public. No matter where you're from or how old you are you can relate to this movie because of the relationship between mother and son. Most mothers treat us like children, give us advice and love us even when we are mean to them and that's where this movie strikes gold. This is almost like your typical buddy comedy, but with a son and mother duo, which is the fun twist.
Andy Brewster (Seth Rogen) is a scientist who decides to have a cross-country road trip to sell his latest invention. He first lands at mom's house, Joyce (Barbra Streisand) who's happy to have her baby boy home. Unexpectedly Andy decides to bring his mom on his weeklong road trip, where they'll get on each other's nerves, but will also get closer.
This movie has plenty of laugh out loud moments, because we'll all be able to say "my mom does that same thing!" The situations will make you nod in agreement and they will also make you feel embarrassed for poor Andy, but will also make you feel bad for lonely Joyce. The interesting thing about this comedy is that it also gets emotional; our mother is one of the people that pushes our buttons and we are irritated by easily, but no matter what they still love us and we are reminded of that here. You will probably be a little more considerate to mom after this and you will just want to call her or go on a road trip with her shortly after.
This isn't the funniest movie of the year, but it certainly is one of the funniest movies these two have done in a while and director's Anne Fletcher's unlikely pairing is what makes it special. It gets more fun after the first half, where Andy feels more at ease and let's loose. Scriptwriter Dan Fogelman based this film on his own experiment of taking a two-week road trip with his mom across country. Streisand is the strongest part of the film, naturally behaving like a mom being funny and emotional all at once. Rogen takes a little while to find his footing, acting awkwardly at the beginning of the film, but making us laugh with his sarcasm.
There are some fun cameos throughout the film, which complement the story. The movie is entertaining because it's unpredictable and you're wondering what this pair will run into next. It reminds us that our parents have their own lives, problems and are wise even though we don't often take their advice. This is an enjoyable one to take your mom to or your teens; it's a good feel family movie for the holiday season.


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A little over a month ago, a number of rabbis signed onto a ban that forbade advertising on or otherwise working with the website VosIzNeias. This ban singled out one website without addressing other websites or public forums like newspapers or magazines. The singling out of a solitary website raises many questions, particularly when newspapers in the same community regularly publish arguably libelous stories and online discussion forums for the community are essentially unbounded by civility. Additionally, VosIzNeias has publicly stated that it has already raised its standards and is willing to do even more with rabbinic guidance, provided the same guidelines are applied to its competitors.
Bans of this nature are generally brought into fruition by activists and this one is attributed to a specific activist who seems to have business and political interests in this ban. He ignored VosIzNeias' request to meet with the rabbis in order to explore ways to satisfy their concerns. With this ban, the activist is threatening the commercial viability of the VosIzNeias business.
We have now received reports of continued harassment by this activist, who is threatening to publicly denounce people, companies and charitable organizations who continue to cooperate with the website. He has also reportedly threatened to remove the kosher certification of companies that fail to adhere to the ban. However, on being contacted, the activist behind the ban denied all knowledge of this harassment and attributed it to someone acting without authorization. We are, therefore, making no formal accusation as to who is conducting this campaign of harassment.
To the best of our understanding, this activity is illegal. One individual told us he reported that harassment to the police.
Harassing good people with threats is illegal and inexcusable. We call on rabbis and people of good faith to denounce this behavior, and we encourage victims to respond to this activist as follows:
If he calls or e-mails you or your organization, thank him for bringing the ban to your attention and say that you will decide how to proceed after consulting with your rabbi or other advisor. And because of rumors that there is harassment involved in this matter, you regret having to tell him that if he contacts you or anyone else in your organization again, you will have to report him to the police.
We have a copy of an e-mail forwarded to us by people involved, which includes a pseudonym and phone number, and we have been told of intimidating phone calls. Note that at this time we are withholding this activist's identity. If he continues harassing people, we will have to be less discrete.
Harry Maryles
(Simultaneously posted to other Jewish blogs)
Update and Clarification:
I note from some of the comments to this post that some people think I wrote the post. That is not accurate. The post was written by Rabbi Gil Student with the input and consensus of a number of Jewish bloggers and website owners. The sentiments expressed in the post were vetted by a Posek of world renown and other prominent Rabbanim. After much discussion and debate we agreed on a final version of the text and agreed to post it simultaneously yesterday at 7PM CST.


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text: Jason, and honor roll student who grew up in shreveport Louisiana, and after being struck by a drunken driver he became An organ donor to three recipients once declared on Oct 18, 2002. Jason was the youngest of three brothers, and he had just graduated from high school five months before the accident. He was a driven young ambitious gentlemen who made a difference in the lives of so many people with his skills, hobbies and interest. He was an honor roll student.


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The Book is Ready!!!! http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/any-loom-any-hat-any-time/patternshttp://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/any-loom-any-hat-any-time/patterns
Right now I am in the process of testing out my theories on different hat styles and how to make them on virtually any loom you may possess. It will be using basic math skills to figure out how to go about making some basic styles of hats, like...... cloche, beanie, slouch, earflap, newsboy, ski mask, hood, cap, and beret.
So far I have the cloche, earflap, newsboy, slouch, and beret written up and videoed. I still need to go in and refine my ski mask, hood, and cap.
Hoping to have the book ready in a couple of months.
This will be a wonderful book to add to a reference collection that can help you go about making your own patterns using different stitches, and stitch patterns. So be keeping an eye out for this book.
Here are a few images of the hats I have been working on.


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It is natural for all bloggers and commentators to rarely talk about their mistakes and regrets and only mention 'how they got it right'.
I am no different.
From my first post (the first year was deleted after a serious illness) I posted about the high price of RE in both Canada and the US which did not make sense to me. It had surpassed all fundamental supports, such as income growth, population growth or rental return. The root causes were the same speculation fuelled by low interest rates, easy lending, and government policies which favoured speculation (tax deductible mortgages in the US and the numerous measures like RRSP down-payments, extended mortgages etc that our Conservatives instituted)
As I blogged the world started to change in a way I expected it to. The US, which was far more expensive on all metrics, started (after a few stops and starts) to correct. The correction was initially gentle and then quickly became more steep.
It threw the whole US financial system into chaos. I waited patiently for Canada and specifically Vancouver to have it's hallelujah moment. It eventually started late 2008 and early 2009 the housing market went into free-fall. This was it!
However as we all know the Bank of Canada cut rates to zero and the CMHC was pumped up and commodities flew. I blogged about how the result of the drop in prices (10-15%) and the drop in carrying costs (25-30%) was the same as the 40% drop I had expected as the final outcome and that was driving demand again and some people may want to buy in.
HOWEVER- I didn't buy in! Why? Because I didn't expect this state of affairs to continue for so long. I expected rates to be forced up, but two and a half years later they still haven't moved up. In fact long rates are even lower.
I expected the Government to realize what a potential risk to the system the CMHC insured mortgages were, based on what had happened in the US, and tighten their leash sooner (they only did that earlier this year which BTW coincides with the top of the market).
Finally I completed missed the huge flow of Mainland Chinese money as a major factor.
I am still waiting and looking for that crack, that break that will bring prices back to reality (at least my definition of it). Any weakness is pounced upon, any sign of building inventory noted, any new bank report mentioning unprecedented un-affordability adds to the strength of my opinion that this state of affairs is not sustainable.
However I recently read two quotes at this blog which I should also keep in mind.
"People who hold strong opinions on complex social issues are likely to examine relevant empirical evidence in a biased manner. They are apt to accept confirming evidence at face value while subjecting disconfirming evidence to critical evaluation, and as a result to draw undue support for their initial positions from mixed or random empirical findings.
Thus, the result of exposing contending factions in a social dispute to an identical body of relevant empirical evidence may be not a narrowing of disagreement but rather an increase in polarization."
Charles G Lord, L Ross, Mark R Lepper, Biased Assimilation and Attitude Polarization: The Effects of Prior Theories on Subsequently Considered Evidence
Thus, the result of exposing contending factions in a social dispute to an identical body of relevant empirical evidence may be not a narrowing of disagreement but rather an increase in polarization."
Charles G Lord, L Ross, Mark R Lepper, Biased Assimilation and Attitude Polarization: The Effects of Prior Theories on Subsequently Considered Evidence
which I had not come across before and this one which I had read many times, but which resonated with me:
"Faced with the choice between changing one's mind and proving that there is no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy on the proof."
John Kenneth Galbraith
I will certainly bear these two in mind as the fall numbers come in. if, like 2010, inventory starts to drop again, then it would be foolish of me to expect a different outcome from another run-up, particularly if rates keep moving down and the Government comes out with more pro-housing initiatives on the back of economic weakness. Housing it seems is the cash-cow that must be milked when everything else fails.
If, on the other hand inventory does not fall this fall :) and sales continue at their current rate, even with the other factors, we should expect a different outcome.
Please reader- hold me to these parameters and do not let me pick on only the data that supports my belief systems but deliver a cyber-slap of reality to me.


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Me: I'm so tired in the morning and wide a wake at night
Sofia: I'm going to do something so I don't feel that way anymore.
Me: I'm going to cuddle with momma because she isn't feeling well.
Sofia: And momma has special powers because she is magic.
Me: and I'm going to be magic too.


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Tidewater Golf Club
- Holes: 18
- Par: 72
- Length: 7044 yards
- Slope: 144
- Rating: 74.3
- Layout
- 1400 Tidewater Rd, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582, Horry County
- (843) 249-3829, (843) 913-2424
- tidewatergolf.com
Tees | Layout | Full Scorecard
|7044 yards
|6771 yards
|6323 yards
|5734 yards
|Green (W)
|5734 yards
|Red (W)
|4648 yards
Rating Snapshot
Reviewer Photos
"Very Nice!"
"Very Nice!"
Reviewed on 07/16/2018
A very beautiful and fun course! The waterway combined with great course conditions makes for a scenic and enjoyable experience. For an area (Myrtle Beach) that is having issues with their greens, this course is not. The Greens were in great condition and rolling about a 10. A new favorite that I will definitely revisit.
I recommend this course
"Classic Facility"
"Classic Facility"
Reviewed on 04/30/2018
Returned to Tidewater and enjouyed the day. The finer details of course conidtion were not present and some greens sustained winter damage that hasn't yet grown back.
I recommend this course
"Maybe there was too much hype?"
"Maybe there was too much hype?"
Reviewed on 04/08/2018
First things first... The winter has not been kind to NC/SC. Greens everywhere are beaten up by alternating heat waves and cold snaps. That being said, Tidewater is a great layout. Very challenging, but not unfair, and hugely fun. Facilities are great, free range and well kept clubhouse. The people working the pro shop were a bit rude. The starter, John, was awesome. Very friendly and informative. The ranger, another older gentleman, was a complete jerk. Very rude and condescending to our group, definitely enough to make us think about coming back. There's no excuse for that at a course that has such a premium price tag. We will be back when conditions are better in the area, hopefully our ranger friend will not be.
I recommend this course
"Nice Layout, Greens Poor"
"Nice Layout, Greens Poor"
Reviewed on 04/09/2018
Played Friday, for the first time. Winter has not been kind, to most of the Myrtle Beach Area courses. The greens for the money, are not good. Played all week, Monday thru Sunday in the Myrtle area, and their greens were the worst. Would have been nice to have been told, when making tee times about the greens. Other courses' the greens were not as bad. The pro shop staff, were friendly, starters and rangers, friendly. Food and waitress, in the restaurant, were fine. Course is challenging.
I recommend this course
"As good as advertised"
"As good as advertised"
Reviewed on 03/26/2018
Everything good you read about this course is true. The course has a great design and features a great variety of holes from short, tempting par fours to long par fives that you never think you are going to reach.
The views are tremendous, whether is the marshland, waterways, or the Atlantic, you don't get tired of the views-even though the wind coming off of the water can present a heck of a challenge.
I played this course in late March when a lot of courses were struggling with their conditions and Tidewater was in great shape. I can't imagine how good it is in peak season.
If you have a chance, play this course!
I recommend this course
Reviewed on 02/26/2018
Another consistent round at Tidewater. I have played this course roughly 6-8 times over the past 3 years and each time it has met my expectations. There are several unique holes on the course that visually remind you that it's vacation time. The #4 Par 4 is far and away my favorite hole of the many courses I've played in the Northern end of Myrtle Beach. The # 8 Par 5 is also a very under rated hole with a great view of the Coquina Yacht Club area from the tee box.
The course conditions have been above average every time I have played which only includes trips in February, July and September. In spring, I can only imagine how great of shape it's in.
The amenities are top notch as well. A great driving range placed perfectly between #1 and #10 which makes warming up before you tee off a breeze. The food is maybe the best golf course food i've ever had. Great breakfast and lunch items as well as mixed drinks and good beer selection. It's one of the few courses that I don't stop off for food before my round.
It's not the place to play if you are looking for a fast round. The challenging Par 3's tend to jam groups up from time to time and there's a good 20-30 minutes of just driving from hole to hole. It's a very large property to navigate around. 4.5-5 hours should be expected, more on a hectic day. That said, even on a slow day you'll enjoy being there with such great scenery.
I recommend this course
"You will enjoy this course"
"You will enjoy this course"
Reviewed on 02/21/2018
Everything about this golf course is enjoyable. Condition of the fairways and greens was very good for this time of the year. Greens will speed up in the spring and summer.
The layout is challenging, two picturesque par threes along the intercostal Both with all carry and well protected. No hidden hazards, everything is visible.
You will not be disappointed.
I recommend this course
"Slow Pace"
"Slow Pace"
Reviewed on 10/16/2017
Great course as long as you don't mind paying $150+ for a round over 5 hour. No rangers to be found
I don't recommend this course
Reviewed on 08/01/2017
Just returned from our annual Myrtle Beach Golf trip (07/28-07/31/ 2017) having played Tidewater on 07/29/2017. We had played Tidewater about 15 years ago loving it then and now loving it even more. The Myrtle Beach area has not been getting rain this summer but the course was beautiful and in great shape. The staff members were friendly, good humored, polite, and great to interact with. Every hole is a delight with many having beautiful views. This course cost more than most in the MB area but it is worth it and you should treat yourself to this beauty. The carts have a great and accurate GPS system that makes you wish they all did. If you are going to the MB are to play golf make this a must to play. I loved it and think you will too!
I recommend this course
"Many good holes...and memories!!"
"Many good holes...and memories!!"
Reviewed on 08/03/2017
This was a beautiful, well designed course that showed it's natural beauty! I posted a 74 from white tees and drove it poorly on 2 holes-back to back....on 5 I paid the price and had a DB and on 6 I hit the same shaped shot (right) but the bushes kicked it out and I made par. I did not miss any other fairways thus I loved the course-had I drove it poorly I'm sure I'd have another opinion! My wife really enjoyed it and although she is a barely a sub 100 player, she found it playable for her. There were so many design variations....a few of them seemed boring( 5 & 6) after some of the other holes (we played back 9 first) but it was all good! Greens were at about a 10 and fairways were pure. The starter was great and very informative of the policies. The shop staff was extremely cordial and beverage gals were smokin' ! . It needs to be played by anyone playing MB courses!
I recommend this course
"Pleasant Experience"
"Pleasant Experience"
Reviewed on 08/11/2017
Everyone at this course was pleasant. Especially the starters. The course was in good shape, however, the greens were a bit slow. All the carts have GPS, which really enhanced the experience. They tee off on both nines, so if you play fast golf, you are waiting at the turn.
I recommend this course
"Roll Tide!"
"Roll Tide!"
Reviewed on 05/23/2017
Nice layout. Bunch of tough par 4's over 400 with wind(it's by the ocean so count on it). There are some shorter ones too so that ain't so bad. The 5's were more to my liking. All 3 shot holes for me but manageable. The 3's were all mid-iron at 140- 175 yds. Most of the HUGE undulating greens were well guarded with bunkers that required you to flight the ball in. They had just top dressed them and they were still fast so I imagine they'll be lightning quick at normal. Still, no complaints as they all rolled true and were in good shape. The only thing I can say bad about this course is the fringe around the greens were burned up.Don't know if someone who used to work there messed up and lowered the blade too much, or added the wrong fertilizer, but anything that rolled off the green kept rollin' rollin' rollin.. Also, they better get some rain or water on this place cause it was pretty dry. In fact, I was getting a lot of roll on the fairways. More than any course I've played down here. Not complaining, I welcomed it. Just a warning. In July and August it might burn up! I'd play here again.
I recommend this course
"Excellent course"
"Excellent course"
Reviewed on 02/27/2017
Just got back from our annual beach golf trip. Played Tidewater, Thistle, and Farmstead. Tidewater is far and away the best course of the 3. The staff are super super friendly and accommodating. I can't stress this enough, especially after we experienced rudeness at Thistle and Farmstead. I got the feeling that they appreciated our business. I've played a lot of courses in the Myrtle Beach area, and Tidewater has far and away the best greens. There are spectacular views on the course, especially on #s 3 and 4 on the front 9 and on 12 and 13 on the back. Pace of play was a little longer than I would like. It took about 5 hours to play, but that is probably due to people taking time to enjoy the views. But overall, a great experience and this is now my new favorite course at Myrtle Beach.
I recommend this course
"Very Good"
"Very Good"
Reviewed on 10/24/2016
Played Tidewater a week after Hurricane Matthew hit and it was in very good condition. Greens were fast, just some trees uprooted and some of the debris was pushed in the areas surrounding fairways, but course was in a great shape all things considered . Just a few holes that soaked, I suggest you play this course if you can get on it.
I recommend this course
"Tremendous Scenery and Condition"
"Tremendous Scenery and Condition"
Reviewed on 07/28/2016
I have stayed in North Myrtle Beach for years and never played this course, but I'm sorry that I hadn't. This course is beautiful and the staff was very courteous and accommodating. It's pretty challenging, but it is fair. The fairways are pretty wide and some of the greens are elevated, but the mini verde grass on the greens is so good. The greens run pretty fast. There are some very pretty holes if you just stand on the tee and admire them. I will definitely play this course again.
I recommend this course
Reviewed on 04/14/2016
My group had a fantastic round at Tidewater. Tee boxes, fairways, and greens were in great shape. Nice practice/ warm-up facility. The layout is fair but challenging, and the scenery is beautiful. Staff was polite and helpful, food/drink was good. The wind on this particular day made things interesting, especially on the water holes.
Great course - worth the money.
I recommend this course
"Still a Favorite of Mine"
"Still a Favorite of Mine"
Reviewed on 11/16/2015
The course is in incredible condition. There are a wide variety of holes including water views and tree lined inland holes. My personal favorites #12, #13, #16 #3 and #4. With all the rain the area has had, i'm amazed at the condition. Staff was great!
I recommend this course
"This course has it all!"
"This course has it all!"
Reviewed on 08/22/2015
There's nothing worse then feeling like you're being pushed from behind. The starters keep the next up foursomes away from the 1st tee until the group in front has teed off. The course is designed around homes and condos. Some holes run along the Intercostal waterway and the Cherry Grove marsh. A beautiful setting. You'll never have one hole running alongside another which I absolutely love. The GPS in the carts are great for club selection as well as the Club itself as they can keep track of the pace and stray groups. The Marshall came to the rescue when a foursome had skipped some holes and ended up squeezed in behind us.<br/> We stayed in North Myrtle Beach for 3 weeks and played in Tidewater 9 times. Every time, the course was in impeccable condition. We have a home there and were able to purchase the Player's card which brought the cost down. Regardless, the course is worth every penny. The guys in the 'drop-off' clean your clubs for you and put them in your car. From the Pro-shop to the starters Tidewater is every bit of class. Country Club treatment.
I recommend this course
"I think it is now the best in Myrtle Beach"
"I think it is now the best in Myrtle Beach"
Reviewed on 07/21/2015
I played several courses on this trip all of them were very nice. Tidewater was my personal favorite and the standout. The new greens update and other changes they mentioned have paid off in an outstanding golf course.
Greens, fairways, bunkers all in excellent condition. The staff were professional and courteous.
They have 5 or 6 tees to choose from and I took the advice this time to play up a set of tees from my home course (If I wanted it to play more closely to what I am used to) The ranger was right I should have listened the first two times. I love a challenged but this time I really wanted to have some fun since this was a family golf outing not one with the boys.
Have fun playing Tidewater we will be back in the fall to play again.
I recommend this course
"Best in the immediate area without question"
"Best in the immediate area without question"
Reviewed on 07/19/2015
Outstanding in every regard. Great conditions, true greens, friendly staff, big landing areas off of the tee, excellent food & beverage, solid practice tee, great views with 4 holes on the intracoastal waterway, updated carts with GPS, etc.
There is no downside in this golf complex at all. Plays long from the blues/blacks and fairly long from the white tees as well. Lots of tee options for players of varying skills and length.
You'll hit every club in your bag. Course conditions were outstanding; zero complaints.
Go play tidewater, this track will test you without question and however much of it you think you want to bite off. Enjoy your round there.
I recommend this course
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Today, the latest 3DS system update went live accross Europe and North America. Version 9.5.0-22 (J/E/U), this tiny firmware update brings no features except system stability improving and other minor adjustments. However, what about the 3ds flashcarts? Does the firmware upgrading block any flashcart? And what is the best flashcart working on 3ds 9.5 system? Read on this informative post about the different choices on getting the 3ds modchips.
List of working flashcarts for 3ds 9.5.0-22J/E/U
*For playing 3ds games
Sky3ds blue button card
*For playing ds games
R4i gold 3ds
Supercard dstwo
R4i sdhc 3ds rts
R4i-gold pro 2015
R4i-sdhc silver 2015
Ace3ds plus
The sky3ds stands out because it supports the latest 9.5 system and sky official team has been really good about keeping it updated. If you want to play 3ds games, don't hesitate, sky3ds is your best bet. You might also heard of gateway 3ds card, this card is a great card if your system verion is lower than v9.2. It requires system version below 9.2 to run. R4i gold card is the most feature filled one, so if you just wanna play ds games, you can pick it up, as it allows you to watch movies, listen to music and read e-books.


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The test shot shown above of the Four Horsemen's Elite Power Soldier has extremely solid joints and a super satisfying feel in hand. All the parts hold together, even under intense play and repeated movement. These figures can truly survive the pocket.
My favorite aspects of the new Power Lords are being able to still build and modify the core figures, even though they don't show any really obvious signs (outside of the back hole) of using our interface. The primary engineering goal of this endeavor was to not compromise the traditional "action figure" look of the characters, yet retain the interchangeability we've used for years. We wanted to create another option that could be applied to new projects across the boards, when the abstract approach might not be the right fit.
The Four Horsemen have some excellent things in store with the Power Lords that I think you guys will really love. Soon you'll be able to put together teams of Power Soldiers, to battle or befriend anything living on your shelves or hiding in your storage bins.
Also, that Ivorinium DSG up there is from our next release, which will be in early September. More details and pics coming this week!


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Goaltender Gerald Coleman, who spent most of the last two seasons with the Trenton Devils, has signed with the St. Louis Blues and is ticketed for the Alaska Aces.
Coleman, 25, posted a 38-17-9 mark over the last two years in Trenton. His acquisition early in the 2008-09 season played a huge role in the T-Devils turning their year around and making the postseason. But the former NHL netminder struggled at times last season, posting a 3.61 GAA and .887 save percentage in an injury-shortened campaign.
The Blues recently assigned Coleman to AHL Peoria from NHL camp, but he's going to be behind Ben Bishop and Jake Allen on the depth chart. That has him slated for the Blues ECHL affiliate in Alaska, who are scheduled to come to town for their very first regular season meeting against Trenton on Saturday, November 27 at 7:00 PM at Sun National Bank Center.
Of course, the then-Trenton Titans defeated Alaska, four games to three, in the Conference Finals in 2005 on their way to the organization's only Kelly Cup title.
Mike Ashmore, mashmore98 AT gmail.com