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Everybody loves cops and firefighters who protect our lives and property so when you get a slate mailer in the middle of a heated election campaign that looks like these public servants are supporting candidates based on their personal merits, you probably take it seriously.
Not so in the case of "Glendale Firefighters for Better Government," a totally misleading moniker for a business run out of a modest house in Long Beach. Still, City Clerk Ardy Kassakhian and other candidates coughed up as much as $1,000 for the privilege of being listed as getting its support.
Not so in the case of slate mailers with the headline "Glendale Law Enforcement Voter Guide" over the photo of a cop in his patrol car. In almost invisibly tiny print, it carries a tiny disclaimer saying, "Appearance in this mailer does not necessarily imply endorsement of others appearing in this mailer, nor does it imply endorsement of, or opposition to, any issues set forth in this mailer. Appearance is paid for and authorized by each candidate and ballot measure which is designated by an *."
The address given for the origin of the mailer is 4700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1050b, Los Angeles, which happens to be the office of David Gould, a professional campaign treasurer for Kassakhian and several other candidates in this election.
Elections, even in suburban towns, aren't quite what they were in the good old days. Consider the $51,670 that the Chicago-based National Assn. of Realtors Fund spent on behalf of local Realtor Rick Barnes.
Fortunately, money doesn't always talk. Barnes finished seventh in a field of 12, just behind Edith Fuentes and ahead of Mike Mohill, according to the unofficial tally.
Kassakian won re-election easily. Councilman Rafi Manoukian ran unopposed for city treasurer, putting all his efforts into a $20,000 campaign to crush Measure A that would have eliminated his new post as an elected position.
The top vote-getters in the City Council and school board races were both Armenians — incumbents Ara Najarian and Greg Krikorian.
Zareh Sinanyan and Chahe Keuroghelian ran third and fourth for the three council seats and Armina Gharpetian captured third place for the three school board seats, helping to push incumbent Joylene Wagner down to fifth among seven candidates, although the outcomes won't be final until 3,500 mail-in and provisional ballots are tallied.
"It was a watershed election in the Armenian community when so many factors came together and resulted in higher turnout," said political consultant Eric Hacopian, who has strong ties in Glendale.
He believes Assemblyman Mike Gatto's targeting of Armenian Democrats back in January at the 43rd Assembly delegate selection meeting, compounded by Councilwoman Laura Friedman's public confrontation with candidate Zareh Sinanyan over purportedly racist and sexist remarks he posted online some years ago, helped to galvanize many in the community that normally would not have voted.
"Voters always know when there is antagonism toward them and they respond when they think they are being targeted or disrespected with higher turnout. It happened with Latino voters last November and on a local level with Armenian voters last Tuesday," Hacopian said.
Going through the contribution lists at Glendalevotes.org, it is clear this was a very expensive election for Armenians, who provided hundreds of thousands of dollars to finance the campaigns of candidates from their community from the top on down.
"We've seen Armenian ballot box power before, but this was special," Najarian said. "The community made a very focused effort to get the people out to vote."
Certainly, the campaign highlight video would showcase the council meeting where Sinanyan, thought to be an early favorite for the open seat created by Mayor Frank Quintero's retirement, seemed to crash and burn in refusing to deny or repudiate ugly remarks attributed to him in a YouTube video despite Friedman's prosecutorial approach to questioning him.
"They pulled out all the stops and put tons of resources into Sinanyan's campaign as the [Armenian National Committee] candidate" Najarian said. "He needed a strong Armenian turnout."
If Sinanyan's 262-vote lead for the third seat survives through the final tally, it will be interesting to see whether he and Friedman, who finished second nearly 2,000 votes behind Najarian, work together or work against each other and exacerbate the rift that exists in the community.
The first test might come over who the council appoints to replace Manoukian, who is moving to a full-time job as treasurer, or whether a costly special election is held to find a successor.
In the interim, the problem of dealing with the changes falls to City Manager Scott Ochoa just as he faces difficult questions about next year's budget and possible electric rate increases.
"My mantra with council members is they don't have to get along with one another or like one another, but they do have to work with each other respectfully and agree to disagree, and do it agreeably. That means we as staff can do our job of serving the public," he said.
"The moment the council gets dysfunctional, you start to see the erosion of a level of dedication, commitment and professionalism within the organization and outside the organization. If they can set a positive, constructive forward-thinking tone — where merit matters, professionalism matters, integrity matters — it doesn't matter one iota what you are.
"The beauty of cities is that cities have to solve problems. And if they don't, they are dysfunctional toxic cities … and everybody knows it," Ochoa said.
Let that be a warning to one and all — or just take a drive across the city line into Los Angeles and see what happens when racial and ethnic divisions, and selfish interests, triumph over the shared sense of being part of something greater than ourselves.
It's the beauty and the ugliness of cities.
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It looks like it does what it does badly, but it does it quite well otherwise.
One question for the author: You use Module::Install as your builder, why aren't you 'install_share'-ing all those data files? The pairing of Module::Install and File::ShareDir to get at data files is one of the big advantages of using Module::Install as opposed to M::B or EU::MM.
This module really fills an annoying gap, and therefore 4 stars. It's also well documented and easy to use. But ...
Data files in a Perl distribution always make me frown. Why do you parse a file LL.dat from a Perl module? Turn them into Perl modules themselves, and let the Perl interpreter do the job. It can do it a lot better, faster, and additionally - with a nice, perlish interface - your users would have it a lot easier to extend your module.
Why do you read "INCDIR/Locale/Country/Multilingual/LL.dat" yourself, but not simply "require Locale::Counry::Multilingual::LL". That has several big advantages (apart from being faster and perlisher):
- People can add more languages by simply placing a language module somewhere in @INC. Currently they have to place that in a directory, where they maybe don't have write access.
- People can override translations for a particular language.
- With a minor internal change it is also possible to override one particular translation. I would actually turn all the data into subroutines. The translation for country "cn" in language "bg" would then be retrieved by a call to Locale::Country::Multilingual::bg::cn(), and if you want to override that, you just override that particular method.
With that change, you can also elegantly solve the problem with country-specific translations. The module Locale::Country::Multilingual::ll_CC would simply have to inherit from Locale::Country::Multilingual::ll, and override only those few methods, where it is needed, instead of redefining the entire data.
An internal change like that described above would then suggest an alternative API: You could turn the module into a mere factory class for the translator objects. These translator objects all inherit from a base class that handles the nasty I/O aspects (utf-8 flag ...), and the users would invoke the methods like CA(), GB(), and so on themselves.
Implementation that falls back to a default language? No problem. Define an additional import flag, where you can define base language(s). In presence of this flags, the translator objects created by the factory simply inherit from the translator for that language (by fiddling with @INC, no problem), and voilà ! you get a translator that gives you a country name for country CC in the selected language, or falls back to some default language.
The only thing that becomes tricky is to get a list of the countries that a particular translator knows translations for, but even that is feasible and not an important feature anyway.
Apart from that, never mind, a good module.

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Familiar categories whose members appear in orderly sequences are processed differently than others in the brain, according to new research published by David Eagleman in the open access journal Frontiers in Neuroscience on December 20th, 2012.
The study suggests that ordinal sequences have a strong spatial quality and activate a region of the brain not thought to be directly involved in language acquisition and production. Also, sequences shown in the correct order stimulated less brain activity in comparison to sequences that were not in the correct order, implying that the brain could predict what was coming and needed less activity to understand it.
"When an event happens, the brain can use less energy in its response if it has already predicted that event," says Eagleman of the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. "Fundamentally, its job is to make a good model of the world so that it can avoid being surprised. The better it predicts, the more energy it saves."
Previous research suggested that so-called ordinal categories have unique properties that are encoded differently from non-ordinal sequences.
In some forms of dementia, for example, memories for ordinal stimuli such as numbers are spared, while those for non-ordinal stimuli, such as the names of animals or fruits, are impaired. And in a neurological condition called synesthesia, sensory experiences such as colour are triggered by unrelated inputs, especially ordinal stimuli such as numbers, letters and months of the year.
Until now, however, little was known about the neural representation of ordinal sequences.
To investigate, David Eagleman and his team recruited 35 participants and used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to measure their brain activity while they performed an "oddball" task.
The participants were presented with lists of five words that appeared one after the other for half a second each. In one condition, ordinal words were shown in their correct order (e.g. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The second condition involved ordinal words presented in a scrambled order, and the third contained words belonging to non-ordinal categories.
Each participant completed 20 practice trials before being placed into the scanner to perform 120 more. During half of the trials, the fifth word in the sequence was replaced with an oddball stimulus, such as four days of the week followed by the word "banana," or four fruits followed by a number.
After completing each trial, the participants were simply required to indicate whether or not it contained an oddball stimulus, by pressing one of two buttons.
The researchers compared the brain scans obtained during the different trials, to determine which brain regions responded to ordinal words, and how the predictability of the word sequences affected the patterns of brain activity. Scrambled sequences (such as Sunday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Friday) elicited greater activity than did sequences in their correct order.
In other words, the more predictable a sequence of ordinal words was, the less brain activity it evoked. This, the researchers say, is direct evidence that long-term experience dampens neural activity. The brain pays little attention to stimuli that are familiar, but alarm bells start to ring when those that do not meet our expectations.
Further, the study revealed that the processing of ordinal words involves more activation of the right hemisphere than the left—a surprise finding given that language is typically a left hemisphere phenomenon.
"We are just beginning experiments in which we teach people with synesthesia a new alphabet of arbitrary symbols – what we call an 'alien' alphabet. Through the use of video games, we rigorously train them on this novel sequence. We predict that the arbitrary symbols will take on synesthetic colors, and that the representation of those symbols move from the left to the right hemisphere."


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When Joe called me from work to tell me that he had won a cruise through his office, I almost collapsed on the floor! We were both SOOOO excited/nervous (we have never been on a cruise before)---and yet, there was SO much to do to prepare for this fun filled 5 day excursion.
First on my list- was trying to figure out how to get all of the supplies that we needed without breaking the bank! Sun products, motion sickness items, etc.---these things can get pricey. We are on a very tight budget in the Steece household (can I getta "AMEN" from all of you hard workers out there??!)- so I needed to find cheaper items without sacrificing the quality of the items.
That's where Walgreens came into the picture. I was given a $50 gift card to try out some Walgreens Brand Health and Wellness products! It couldn't have been better timing!
Walgreens Motion Sickness Relief: $5.99 (So we won't be puking our guts out on the ship)
Its competitor: $7.99, You save $2.00!
Walgreens Continuous Spray Sunscreen: $7.99 (So we won't be tending to 3rd degree sunburns all week)
Its competitor: $9.99, You save $2.00!
Walgreens WAL-BORN: $5.99 (So the lady in front of us who is coughing and sneezing- will not infect us)
Its competitor: $6.99, You save $1.00!
Walgreens One Daily Energy Vitamins: $5.99 (So I can keep up with my crazy husband who has endless energy)
Its competitor: $8.99, You save $3.00!
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Its competitor: $8.49, You save $2.00!
In addition to being an exceptional value, Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Products:
a. Are Walgreens pharmacist recommended.
b. Most contain the same active ingredients as other national brands.
c. Have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
I'm sold on it the products! They are absolutely 100% just as effective as the name brands- and SO MUCH CHEAPER! I was able to save a total of $10.00 on my cruise supplies!
Which allowed me to use that money toward more *FUN* things! Yippieee!
(Cruise pictures will be up soon on my main blog: Steece's Pieces! Be sure to check them out! We had a blast!)
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text: Tips for July 4th Grilling Safety July 3, 2014 08:24 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By University News Release Email Besides fireworks, nothing says July 4 like a cookout, so to help Texas residents declare independence from fires and other mishaps related to outdoor grilling, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert has offered some advice. "It's extremely important that people take extra care if planning to grill outdoors, especially in open areas," said Joyce Cavanagh, AgriLife Extension specialist in family development and resource management, College Station. "Three out of four households have an outdoor grill, and cookouts are a favorite activity during the Fourth of July holiday weekend." Data from the National Fire Protection Association shows gas grills were involved in an annual average of 7,200 home fires from 2007-2011, while charcoal or other solid-fuel grills were involved in an annual average of 1,400 home fires. In 43 percent of home outdoor fires in which grills were involved, the fire started when a flammable gas or liquid caught fire. Cavanagh said before making plans for a cookout in a public area, check to see if there's a burn ban in effect in that area. "It's not only dangerous to ignore or defy a burn ban, but there can also be some pretty stiff fines for doing so," she noted. Some additional outdoor grilling fire safety tips offered by AgriLife Extension experts and the National Fire Protection Association include: Setting up the grill on a concrete surface or on ground where grass and vegetation in the area are trimmed and where there are no dry leaves, brush, mulch piles or other combustibles nearby. Placing the grill in an open area away from deck railings, eaves and overhanging branches or other potentially combustible surfaces. If using a gas grill, check for leaks and make sure hose connections are tight. Placing the grill at least 10 feet away from your house or building, and do not grill in a garage or under a carport or other surface that might catch fire. Keeping young children and pets at least 3 feet from the grill. Removing any grease or fat buildup from the grill and/or in the trays below the grill. Keeping charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources. Never leaving the grill unattended once the fire has been lit. Not attempting to move a hot grill. Keeping a multi-purpose fire extinguisher within reach. Using flame-retardant mitts and grilling tools with long handles instead of household forks or short-handled tongs. When finished grilling, letting the coals completely cool before disposing, and use a metal container for disposal. If using a liquid propane grill, taking extreme caution and always follow manufacturer recommendations for connecting or disconnecting the tank. "We want people to be safe during their July 4 holiday cookout, and by following these tips on grilling safety, we feel they can minimize the chance of starting a fire," Cavanagh said. Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Back to news


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Inventive Vents for '59-60 Chevrolets
Speaking in very general terms, add-on air-conditioned automobiles of the late '50s and early '60s were easy to spot. The era's large hangy-down units performed adequately. However, interior legroom was sacrificed, as otherwise-stylish dashes were all but deflowered by dealerships and aftermarket installers alike. The factory air-equipped cars of that period featured somewhat less-obtrusive hardware, but complete OEM A/C changeovers can be difficult to round up in wrecking yards today.
Deep in the heart of Escondido, California, in the fabrication department of Hot Rods & Custom Stuff, customer David French's stylish-from-the-factory '59 El Camino is undergoing a good deal of styling refinement. At the time of this typewriting, the project's finished chassis waits in another section of the shop, and a genuine Rochester fuel-injected 327 has already assumed its position. Although circa 1959 factory bolt-on A/C components exist, the hunting and reconditioning required to salvage such an antiquated setup is best left to the purest of pure restorers. For the rest of us, there's Vintage Air.
For interior aesthetics, Vintage Air offers a variety of louver styles to choose from, each of which outshines the rare Chevrolet factory units. Even if they could be found, the factory air-conditioning vents for '59-60 Chevys don't even resemble surrounding interior appointments. More specifically, they'd clash with the dash. With necessity once again being the mother of invention, Hot Rods & Custom Stuff proprietor, Randy Clark birthed a notion to fabricate custom A/C vent housings that would blend as if they belonged. From here, we'll show y'all how.


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Defender (ColecoVision)
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Critic Score
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User Score
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DescriptionDefender put players in charge of a ship sent to protect mankind from wave after wave of attacking alien forces.
Armed with smart bombs and the ability to use hyperspace to move quickly around the planet, the player ship must fight against Bombers, Pods, Swarmers, Baiters, and Landers - that can capture the humanoids and transform them into deadly and relentless Mutants. Fail to save the humanoids from freefall or Mutant transformation, and the planet is destroyed.
Promo Images
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Alternate Titles
- "Earth Attack" -- Zellers title
Part of the Following Groups
- Defender games
- Defender variants
- Genre: Scrolling shoot 'em up
- Video games turned into board / card games
User Reviews
There are no reviews for the ColecoVision release of this game. You can use the links below to write your own review or read reviews for the other platforms of this game.
Critic Reviews
|The Video Game Critic
|Mar 30, 2003
|Jul 27, 2012
|8.3 out of 10
|8-bit Central Retro Gaming
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1001 Video GamesThe Arcade version of Defender appears in the book 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die by General Editor Tony Mott.
Arcade successThe original Defender arcade was slow to become a hit when it was released as many thought it was too difficult due to its control configuration of five buttons and a joystick. It ultimately gained many fans and remained popular throughout the 1980s. Defender has been described in Gamasutra as "quite possibly, the hardest significant game there is".
Board gameIn 1983, Entex adapted this video game into a board game.
ComicAtari's 2600 release of Defender included the comic book Atari Force #1. Here is that comic at AtariAge.com
DevelopmentGame creator Eugene Jarvis cites Space Invaders and Asteroids as major influences on the design of Defender.
[Source: Retro Gamer Magazine, Load 55]
LegacyEugene Jarvis, creator of both Defender and its sequel Stargate, says that although the gameplay and coding of Stargate is more refined, he prefers the relative simplicity of the original Defender.
[Source: Retro Gamer Magazine, Load 55]
References to the game
- Defender a song inspired by it on the full-length Pac-Man Fever album - The Defender.
- In the 1983 episode Smaller Than Life from the TV series Magnum P.I., a kid is seen playing Defender on an Atari 800.
Information also contributed by LepricahnsGold, Nélio, PCGamer77, Pseudo_Intellectual and FatherJack
Related Web Sites
- Defender's Wikipedia page (Here you can find all sorts of info about Defender.)
- X360A achievement guide (X360A's achievement guide for Defender.)
There are no game credits on file for this release of the game. Everything in MobyGames is contributable by users.


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The Obituary Report airs weekday mornings at 11:48am on 1340 AM WBIW
The following obituaries were received on Wednesday.
Carlos Lee Blakey - St. Petersburg, Florida
Carlos Lee Blakey of St. Petersburg, Florida and formerly of Lawrence County, passed away on Friday, June 17th at Hospice House Woodside at the age of 100. Born in 1911 in Beech Grove to Robert and Susan Blakey, he had been a diesel mechanic from Pinellas Lumber & Concrete and attended Fairview Church. He is survived by three sons, Don, Dennis and Steven Blakey; two daughters, Elaine Blakey and Barbara Miller; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; as well as one brother, Robert Blakey. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; brothers, Frank and Ray Blakey; sisters, Ruby Webber, Naomi Hutchison and Lillian Copas. Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, June 25th at Ferguson - Lee Funeral Home with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00AM until 1:00PM on Saturday, June 25th at the funeral home.
Joseph W. Goldsby - Oolitic
Joseph W. Goldsby of Oolitic passed away on Monday, June 20th at Indiana University Medical Center at the age of 49. Born in 1981 in Phoenix, Arizona to Carl Donald Goldsby and Wanda Murphy, he was a custom furniture finisher. He is survived by his mother; his former wife, Dawn Oppendahl; one daughter, Skyler Goldsby; one son, Jeremiah Goldsby; as well as one sister, Terry Goldsby-Fiely and a brother, John Goldsby. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services will be held at 7:30PM on Thursday, June 23rd at Ferguson - Lee Funeral Home with private burial to follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00PM until 7:30PM on Thursday at the funeral home.
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Securing Computer Hardware Against Malicious Design and Foundry Attacks
Siddharth Garg
University of Waterloo
Friday, November 15 12PM-1PM ( ** Note special seminar DAY and TIME ** )
Digital ICs are the basic building blocks of modern computer hardware. For economic reasons, the design and fabrication of digital ICs is increasingly outsourced. This introduces a security vulnerability — that of a malicious attacker, either a malicious designer or a malicious fab, inserting a hardware Trojan in the IC. A hardware Trojan a piece of digital logic intended to leak secret information from the chip (cryptographic keys for example), or sabotage its functionality (a privilege escalation attack on a microprocessor, for example).
In this talk, I will present some of my recent work on techniques to secure computer hardware against such attacks. In the first part of the talk, I will discuss how 3D integrated circuit (3D IC) technology can be leveraged to defend against Trojan insertion by a malicious fabrication facility (also called "fab"). In particular, by fabricating each tier of the 3D IC in a different fab, the design intent can effectively obfuscated, thus enhancing security.
In the next part of the talk, I will discuss the design of hardware Trojan triggers that cause the maliciously inserted circuitry to activate at a time of the attackers choosing. Although prior work has shown that deterministic time triggers are easily defended against, I will show that by leveraging randomness, attackers can design very precise time triggers that are insusceptible to all existing hardware security mechanisms of which we are aware. I will discuss the security implications of this new vulnerability.
This is joint work with Prof. Mahesh Tripunitara of the University of Waterloo.
Siddharth Garg is an Assistant Professor of ECE at the University of Waterloo. He received a Ph.D. in ECE from Carnegie Mellon University, an M.S. degree in EE from Stanford University and a B.Tech. degree in EE from IIT Madras. He has received best paper awards at the Usenix Security Symposium (2013), SRC TECHCON (2009), and ISQED (2009). He was awarded the A.G. Jordan Award for outstanding thesis contributions and service to the department from the ECE Department at CMU in 2010.


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County Home, Vote Are In Spotlight
Tonight will be a clear sign of whether or not we as a county are ready and willing to forsake the familiar and begin making tough decisions to make our county a better place.
Voters in Brocton and Westfield will vote tonight to merge the Brocton and Westfield districts. The last school merger between Chautauqua and Mayville took place in 1994 and reduced the number of districts in the county from 19 to 18. Today's vote, from noon-8 p.m. in the two communities, could further lower that number of districts to 17 if it is approved by both entities.
Sentiment for better educational opportunities already exists. Ripley schools, which currently house only the kindergarten to sixth-grade students, had voters approve a tuition plan to Chautauqua Lake for its secondary students in February. Despite some minor complaints about the busing, the rest of the reports on the Ripley-CLCS situation are filled with praise. Students are receiving an upgraded education, increased extracurricular activities and a full menu of sports available for students.
Another major item today deals with the Chautauqua County Home. A special meeting tonight at 6:30 takes place in Mayville for legislators to question the potential purchasers of the Home, VestraCare.
The facility, which has been running a deficit in recent years, could be sold if the plan is approved by legislators. Some, as we know, are on the fence regarding the issue while others, despite constituent voices, continue to back keeping the home under county control. The tenor of legislators' questions tonight is the first chance to see if legislators who said they would sell to a good buyer are willing to do just that.
Tonight's meeting is an opportunity for legislators to get a better feel for the business people who run VestraCare. One of the complaints with previous sale attempts was what critics deemed a poor buyer. Tonight is legislators' opportunity to size up VestraCare and see if the company can revitalize the home.
A recent report found the trend is to sell county-owned nursing homes due to the financial burden associated with running the facility, with the report stating the costs to operate a county-owned facility aren't likely to improve anytime soon.
In both cases, we will wake up Thursday morning with a more clear understanding of whether county residents and their legislators are ready to make the tough decisions to make our county a better place to live.


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Dog With Human Face Available for Adoption
If you're looking for a pet, but want something that your friends might find slightly disturbing, put down that ferret catalog, because this is the animal for you!
Tonik is a Poodle/Shih Tzu mix who somehow got the face of a person. Look at his face. It's like you simultaneously want to give him a hug and also stick your hand in a frying pan. Tonik was rescued from a Kentucky kill shelter and is now in Indiana.
If you're interested in adopting Tonik, the Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Group requires you to pick him up, because they want to meet you and make sure you're not going to Michael Vick the little guy, and also because it would be sad to stuff a dog in a box and mail it. Seriously, the dog has problems enough with that mug.


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Below you will find another draft principle for your review and comment.
As a reminder, the task force has been asked to undertake a thorough review of our current code of ethics, and to suggest revisions. We have begun a process of drafting revisions, and are asking for your involvement in that process.
When reading through the postings, please keep in mind: rather than incorporating all of the complexities and areas of concern — as well as all the unique concerns and situations particular to a given subdiscipline or context of anthropological practice — into a single document, we are seeking to identify broad principles applicable to all anthropologists, principles which will be supported by layers of additional resources–explanatory text, examples from different contexts or areas of practice, case studies, and resources from other disciplines. We are asking for your involvement in drafting and refining these principles. We want to use your comments and suggestions to both revise the principles as appropriate and to help us determine if we've captured the concerns of the members, on the one hand, and the demands placed on the code on the other.
As you read through our blog postings over the next several months, please:
1. carefully read each principle as it is posted to the blog, paying attention to the content and thinking about its relevance to your practice
2. make relevant comments and suggestions on the blog site in a timely manner. Feel free to share personal stories, case examples, competing interpretations, etc.
3. pay attention to the ongoing conversations about the principles and do background reading if you are late to join the discussion of a particular topic
Thank you for being part of this important discussion.
–The Task Force
Here is the next principle for your review and comment:
There is an ethical dimension to all our professional relationships.
Whether they work in academic or applied settings, anthropologists should strive to maintain respectful relationships with colleagues. In mentoring students, interacting with colleagues, working with clients, or supervising staff, anthropologists should comport themselves in ways that promote a supportive and sustainable workplace environment.
In their capacity as researchers, anthropologists are subject to the ethical principles guiding all scientific and scholarly conduct. They should not fabricate evidence, plagiarize the work of others, or otherwise knowingly misrepresent information. They should also be alert to the potential of bias to compromise the integrity of anthropological work. When they see evidence of research misconduct, they are obligated to report it. They should not obstruct the scholarly efforts of others when they are carried out responsibly.
In their role as teachers and mentors, anthropologists should provide instruction on the ethical responsibilities associated with every aspect of anthropological work. They should facilitate, and encourage their students to engage in, dialogue on ethical issues, and discourage their participation in ethically questionable projects. Anthropologists should publicly acknowledge student contributions to their research and writing, and compensate students justly for any assistance they provide. They should give students appropriate credit for the authorship of their ideas, and encourage the publication of worthy student work.


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Reviewed by Andy C. (age 11)
This story is an excellent story because I?ve seen people that are shy like that. I like this story because it is interesting. Song Lee is not like anyone I know because I?ve never seen a girl or boy that doesn?t like to do things or is shy or quiet. But almost at the end she surprised me. I thought she couldn?t read her homework that she did and she did I was amazed. My favorite part from this story is when Song Lee came in with a costume and a speech because I thought she wasn?t going to go in front of the classroom. I did not like some of the characters because they like to pick on Song Lee as you can see if you read this book.
The illustrations were very good. The pictures I think were made of markers and colored pencils. I think the pictures were entertaining. It was entertaining because as you can see if you read this book, the pictures are weird , nice , exciting. You just want to keep reading after one page.
This is the first time I?ve read a book like this and I?m glad I did because this is a happy book. It is an exciting book because I was like I don?t think she is going to do it. She is not going to do it, she is going to run out of the class, and when she did it you will even be amazed like I was.
I recommend this book to my cousin. She knows how to read but I think she will enjoy it and also everyone out there.


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Keegan Mayes by Tyson Vick
Darwyn by PhotoRSH
Blake Benz by RSH Photography
Prince Joshua by Leaked Glass
Spencer Fox by Ricardo Muniz
Two male models accuse Rick Day of sexual assault
Emotion by David Vance
Photographer Spotlight: Marcin Rychly
Michael Craft's "Sweet Tooth"
The Wonderful World of NAYR
Introducing Michael Vail
Trophy Boy: Nick Mascardo
Axel Andrews: Male Entertainer With A Touch of Drag
Raising The Bar with Chris Butler
Pillow Talk with Kyle Gorsuch
Modus Vivendi Launches the Wolf Underwear Line
Modus Vivendi Launches the Polkadot Underwear Line
Modus Vivendi Launches the Desert Line from Swimwear Collection 2018
The World of Mertailor
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David Perre for Sexiest Bartender
Pensacola Beach Pride 2018
Purple Party 2018
Dylan Takes On Atlantis
Matinee Las Vegas 2017
White Party Palm Springs 2017
Michael Vail by Shaun Vadella
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Finishing Work Begins on Third Floor of Fidel Center, July 22, 2008
by Thomas Guengerich
Right: Fidel Third Floor. Photo by Roger Renteria.
SOCORRO, N.M., July 22, 2008 – Finishing work on the third floor of the Fidel Center Student Center at New Mexico Tech began in early July.The nearly $1 million project should be completed by late October, with the facility ready for public use in January, according to Alex Garcia-Likovic, facility planner.
EAS Construction is hanging ductwork, installing piping for the bathrooms and roughing out the walls.
"We're still in the basic early stages of work," Garcia-Likovic said. "We're going to have some really nice ballrooms."
The third floor of Fidel Center will have movable partitions that can create smaller meeting rooms or retracted to create one huge ballroom. The 5400 square-foot ballroom can be divided into three rooms. The third floor will have a movable stage and podiums.
Left: Fidel Third Floor. Photo by Roger Renteria.
Fidel Center cost about $17 million to build and first opened in spring 2006. The building was dedicated on graduation weekend in 2006.


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(CBS News) NEW ORLEANS - Thousands are still dealing with the aftermath of Isaac, and frustrations are rising along the Gulf Coast.
It first dropped heavy rains on Florida, then spread to states all along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
On Sunday, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano visited the hardest-hit spots.
In a video showing Isaac's wrath as a Category 1 hurricane, water drowned neighborhoods in Plaquemines Parish on Wednesday.
"People don't realize how fast water rises, how fast it can turn into rapids around you," said P.J. Hahn, a flood manager for Plaquemines Parish. "I was terrified for people that live in this area. I know it was gonna cause a lot of damage."
Hahn was behind the camera that day, and he spent the weekend assessing damage.
"It's just a horrific sight. A lot of homes totally lost. Peoples' lives lost out here," Hahn said.
Isaac promises drought relief, and a wet holiday
Mandatory evacuation order lifted at La. canal
Gulf States, Midwest now face cleanup from Isaac
Residents impacted by Isaac return home
More than 6 feet of water remain in parts of Plaquemines Parish. New Orleans' new $14 billion levee system kept the city dry, but at least 12 surrounding parishes experienced flooding. Two of them, Plaquemines and St. Johns parishes, has severe flooding.
"We faced Hurricane Katrina and even Hurricane Isaac. It was the Lord who stood by our side," said Pastor Calvin Woods, as he led his congregation at Greater Liberty Baptist Church in New Orleans' Ninth Ward through a Sunday service without electricity.
Woods said all of his congregation was "affected one way or another."
None more than Pastor Woods. When Hurricane Katrina flooded his New Orleans home, he left and started over 30 miles west in LaPlace.
"Sometimes my street would flood but never like this," Woods said.
His new house took on five feet of water. Those flood waters are receding, but he hasn't been back. He says he's needed here.
"The lord has taught me a long time ago you can cry, but after you cry, you still gotta do what you gotta do," Woods said. "I had my cry, but then I shook it off and you have to go forward and that's it."
Now the water has retreated in LaPlace from a height of eight feet to three feet in some places. Many in the parish say they don't have flood insurance because they didn't think it was necessary.
President Obama will visit New Orleans on Monday afternoon to tour the damage.


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Don't miss the final film of the Bridging Cultures Film Series!
- 11/5, 2pm, Whitman Theater—Koran by Heart: Once Chance to Remember (2011)
- Captures the drama of the annual International Holy Koran Competition, following three extraordinary ten year olds who have dedicated their lives to honoring their families, countries, and culture through memorization of the religious text.
These films are part of the Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys award granted to Brown Library by the NEH. They are available to be checked out on a reserve basis from the Circulation desk on the top floor of the library.
Previous films in the series:
- Prince Among Slaves (2007)
- The amazing true story of Abdul Rahman Sori, an African prince, enslaved in the American South and freed 40 years later.
- Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World (2011)
- Explores the richness of Islamic art in objects big and small, from great ornamented palaces and the play of light in monumental mosques to the exquisite beauty of ceramics, carved boxes, paintings, calligraphy, and metal work.
- Persepolis (2007)
- Poignant coming-of-age story of a precocious and outspoken young Iranian girl that begins during the Islamic Revolution.


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We know the drill by now. Initial reports of a new contract often look better than the deal itself reveals.
The latest example? Seahawks cornerback Antoine Winfield.
Six days ago, multiple media outlets reported that the one-year agreement is worth $3 million. They forgot to include "up to" in front of that.
Winfield's deal, per a source with knowledge of the contract, has a base value of $2 million. Of that amount, $500,000 is tied to his presence each week on the active roster, at a rate of $31,250 per game.
Winfield also received a $500,000 signed bonus, and $500,000 of his $1 million base salary is guaranteed. Another $1 million is available in incentives, based on playing time and interceptions.
At the time the reports surfaced of the value of Winfield's deal, some suggested that the Vikings had a similar offer on the table. If Minnesota were offering a base deal of $3 million and Winfield opted to take a contract with a base value of $2 million, that's an eye opener.
Then again, it's possible that Minnesota's deal was worth "up to" $3 million, too.


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Inspection Damage
My checked-in luggage was inspected on May 18 at Bradley International. I had a wooden case of artist's pastel chalks packed in the bag. After inspecting the chalks, the inspector did not latch the case securely and, upon unpacking, I found chalk all over. Pigment had made its way onto my clothing, the inside of the suitcase, packed books, etc. After much cleaning, most of the damage has been eliminated, but there are still some pieces that are unwearable and, of course, many pieces of chalk are broken and in disarray. Is there any recourse for me?
I've been a frequent user of Bradley Airport. Recently, I had a somewhat discouraging experience in getting through the checkpoints - in fact, it wasn't even going through security itself.......it had to do with the "maze" of those black straps that helps control a big crowd.....this is the part that leads up to the desk where the woman checks the boarding pass and ID. I had missed one of the straps way back at the beginning and walked to the front to present my documents when the lady proceeded to yell that I had committed a major security violation........she wanted me to walk back through the maze and then all the way back up.......mind you, there were no people in line as it was an early afternoon flight..........I questioned why I had to do this as I was not yet past security anyway, and she ignored me and motioned for a state policeman........he said, "I understand it's a silly request, but just do it so they'll let you on the plane"........okay, so I walked back thru the maze and then back up.....by this time, there was one guy in the whole line and he was bent over zipping his bag and shuffling documents, so I walked past him..........the same lady then screamed "you can't cut the line sir!" even though the guy wasn't ready AND there were two check in "desks"...she then called the trooper over again...he said, "just obey there orders if you want to get on the plane".......I asked the woman for her manager, but she said he was in California...please let me know your thoughts on this and who I can contact to complain......the same two older ladies still work at these booths...very, very discouraging and confusing experience. Thanks
Regarding the previous comments about the cranky old ladies at the ticket check stands...
As a frequent BDL flyer, I too have seen that old lady scream at anyone who cut in line. But those two old ladies didn't work for the TSA. In fact, both were let go in March of 2008 when the TSA took over the ticket checking duties. Now I am greeted with a friendly "Hi how are you?" BDL is a pleasure to fly through in comparison to any of the bigger airports. There are even some TSA officers there who smile and joke with you. Often recognizing some of us regular flyers. So I think that previous poster must have not flown recently.
The Screeners who check Tickets after going through the metal detectore at White Plaines Airport, NY (HPN) are rude and unprofessional. Re- train them or just watch their behavior. The Public deserves better!
I recently traveled through BDL again and was very pleased with the courtesy and concern exhibited by one of the inspectors there. This is my second time posting a comment, the first being on May 19. I have received no suggestions regarding that message, so will try to contact someone by phone or mail. Hope that leads to some satisfaction.
your banner motto (?), "Terrorists Evolve. Threats Evolve. Security Must Stay Ahead. You Play A Part.", sounds way too nazi germany circa 1940's.
you really don't want to enlist people to spy on others; they are not qualified to make decisions on the lowest level of suspicion.
that motto encourages them to do just that.
and it can quickly dissolve your resources very quickly.
I recently traveled through BDL with my family and was dissapointed that the Ticket checker, while being friendly and everything, didn't follow procedure by using the UV lights or loupes in checking IDS
And in response to the comment about the motto on the page, everyone plays a part in security, including you. That means if you see something sispicious like a bag left alone, you should report it. It doesn't mean we are in Nazi Germany. Thats not spying, that is keeping yourself and others safe.


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The Powerpuff Girls (2016) Season 2 Episode 47 Mojo the Great
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Three super-powered little girls constantly save the world (or at least the city of Townsville) from monsters, would-be conquerors and a few other gross things.
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Summary: A series of events that happened after Lira's Lies. I've put the Lira's Lies stories in here but i think i might make them a separate series. R&R
Categories: Book-verse, Crossovers, Off Topic
Characters: Aragorn, Arwen, Aule, Bilbo, Celeborn, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Eomer, Eonwe, Eowyn, Erestor, Eru / Iluvatar, Este, Faramir, Frodo, Galadriel, Gandalf / Olorin, Glorfindel, Gwaihir, Haldir, Imrahil, Irmo / Lorien, Legolas, Lindir, Lothiriel, Manwe, Melpomaen, Merry, Namo / Mandos, Nessa, Nienna, Orcs/Uruk-Hai, Original Character, Oromë, Orophin, Other Canon Character, Pippin, Rosie, Rúmil, Sam, Théoden, Théodred, Thranduil, Tulkas, Ulmo, Vaire, Vana, Varda, Yavanna
Genres: Action/Adventure, Angst, Drama, Erotica, Essay, General, Horror, Humor, Mystery, Other, Romance, Tragedy
Warnings: AU (alternate universe), Character Death, First Draft, Graphic Sex, Torture, Violence
Challenges: None
Open: Closed
Series - L


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I can't get no satisfaction — not when it comes to American Idol's Season 12 theme nights, anyway.
I know, I know: A couple weeks back I put together a gallery of potential alternatives to the usual "Songs That Inspire" and "Songs From the Year You Were Born" — and I'd actually included "'80s Rock" and "No Ballads Allowed" among my 22 suggestions. So you think that Fox's official announcement of "Classic Rock, No Ballads" for Top 7 night would've been cause for nothing but a joyful Headbangers Ball up in Casa Slezak.
Alas, the problem this week wasn't as much concept as it was execution. First of all, Burnell's post-performance chat with Ryan Seacrest hinted what most of us know too well: Idol persists in foisting a limited list of pre-cleared songs on its finalists, thereby stifling their creativity and imagination and ensuring we're doomed to hear the umpteenth version of "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" or "You Give Love a Bad Name" or "The Letter." Plus, Nigel Lythgoe's borderline phobic treatment of songs written after the Year 2000 is becoming almost comical in its absurdity.
VIDEO | Idol's Devin Velez on Nicki Minaj Feud and That Infamous Trio! Plus: Bieber & Pink Theme Nights?
And don't even get me started about the fact that Amber essentially sang a ballad. Or the fact that, in the interest of a "redemption edit," Angie somehow got away with a 2003 Evanescence hit which prompted the producers to drop the modifier "Classic" and turn it into the much more expansive-sounding "Rock Night." Is it any wonder they had the final two performance slots this week? (Subtlety has never been Nigel's strong suit.)
VIDEO | Idol's Paul Jolley on the Bon Jovi Cover You Never Heard and the Full Story Behind His Beatles Track
Thankfully, a handful of performances managed to cut through the "been here, done this" aura that swept across the stage like so much dry ice. And hey, as my Twitter follower @mjdipaolo pointed out, at least the show seems to have put the SwayBots back in the quarantine barn down on the farm (if you'll excuse a Walking Dead Season 2 reference). With that said, let's jump to tonight's set list and letter grades for every performance.
Burnell Taylor: Bon Jovi's "You Give Love A Bad Name" | Look, I understand rock 'n roll isn't in Burnell's "wheelhouse," but he performed his Bon Jovi cover with such an absence of enthusiasm you might've mistakenly thought he was on the Martha Stewart show and learning how to correctly fold a fitted sheet. At best, the performance was a kid waving a white flag with embarrassment and begging for a free pass into next week, when he can get back to performing a ballad at the mic stand while moving nothing but his hands. At worst, though, it was an 18-year-old already so stubbornly attached to a narrow idea of who he is (or wants to be) as an artist, that he can't be bothered to get creative, find a fresh approach to a new song or give us anything other than depressing karaoke. (For my money, the most honest feedback from the judges was Keith's howl of laughter as the cameras cut away from the performance and to the judges' table.) Sure, based on overall body of work, Burnell deserves to outlast Lazaro, but with non-efforts like this, it'll be hard to muster up outrage if he doesn't. Grade: D+
Angie Miller & Lazaro Arbos: Queen's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" | For the second consecutive week, Lazaro proved his inability to handle learning the lyrics to more than one song per episode. Angie tried gamely to cover her partner's missed cues and mumbled delivery, but by the midway point, it seemed as though the volume on her mic had been turned down, transforming the number into a showcase for the show's background singers. That's when my internal Siri tried to call up a memory of Joshua Ledet and/or Fantasia's awesome "Crazy Little Thing" covers from prior seasons — heck, I'd have settled for Tim Freakin' Urban's — but like Clarice Starling hearing the screaming of the lambs, some horrors can't be drown out. Grade: D
Kree Harrison: Janis Joplin's "Piece of My Heart" | Let me preface this by saying that I think Kree Harrison has an absolutely beautiful voice. But contrary to Mariah Carey's critique, I'm really starting to feel like Kree doesn't always understand which songs are best suited to her instrument. I mean, "Piece of My Heart" is essentially The Giving Tree in human form: It's about a protagonist who's offered her man "everything a woman possibly can" — and you can hear that well of desperation in every tremble and croak of Janis Joplin's raggedly warble. Kree's version had none of those rough edges, and alas, none of its gut-level emotion, either. I want to give her a pass, considering she was dealing with a pinched nerve (and as Keith reiterated, another absurd pair of heels), but I'm not certain that Kree would've ever possessed the wild abandon needed for "Piece of My Heart" — even if she'd been in perfect health (and not saddled with movement-constricting footwear). I don't want this to be a case of me loving the idea of a contestant more than the contestant's actual musical output, but it's starting to feel that way. Grade: B
[Side note: "Piece of My Heart" has now become such a knee-jerk, go-to anthem for rock weeks on reality singing competitions, I'm actually starting to root for somebody to tackle the other "Piece of My Heart" — the one released by Tara Kemp back in the early '90s! At least it hasn't been done to death, right?]
Candice Glover & Burnell Taylor: The Box Tops' "The Letter" | I'm still obsessed with Carly Smithson and Michael Johns' '70s-swaggery results-show rendition of this ditty a few seasons back, which is why I was extra stoked that Candice and Burnell took it in a funky-blues direction (look at me refusing to use the term "made it their own"). Keith was right that Burnell was a shining star, while Candice opened up a whole galaxy when she came wailing on the second verse, but their genuine chemistry made the stage-presence chasm a little less pronounced (aside from those moments when Burnell's super-stiff arm began to spasm — probably because it wasn't being allowed to "sculpt the head in the "Hello" video). (Also, a random question, but when was the last time "chasm" and "spasm" got to be in a paragraph together?) Grade: A-
Janelle Arthur: Billy Joel's "You May Be Right" | I'd be lying if I didn't point out that Janelle hit a handful (or two) of wobbly notes on the verses of Billy Joel's hard-charging pop ditty. But hey, at least girlfriend was fully embracing the uptempo theme and working the stage like we'd all come to her concert (and, dagnabit, she was gonna make sure we all got our money's worth). Better still, as Nicki noted, she's managed to stay authentically country — but at the same time, show enough confidence to choose songs that, on paper, are daring enough that they could easily turn into catastrophes. No, she doesn't quite have an engine in her vocal cords the size of Carrie Underwood's, but then again, I don't remember Carrie Underwood ever being this much fun during her Season 4 run. Grade: B+
Lazaro Arbos: Queen's "We Are The Champions" | If I'm being fair, Lazaro's performance (with maybe 70 percent of notes hit and a lot of aimless wandering) wasn't anywhere near as painful as his violet and black-sequined tux shirt (paired with turquoise pants!), but it also didn't have any more originality or gusto than what you'd hear on an average Thursday night karaoke competition at your local pub, either. Nicki can talk about Lazaro's "Hispanic tease" and Mariah can lie and say things like "you did a good job," but that's only because brutal honesty makes Lazaro cry. And Lazaro's tears make people vote. And when people vote for Lazaro, that means Kree or Candice or Amber or Janelle wind up in jeopardy. (Uh-oh. Why do I have a sinking feeling one of those ladies is going to wind up in jeopardy?) Lemme wrap this paragraph up before I put any other heinous thoughts into the universe. Grade: C+
Janelle Arthur, Amber Holcomb & Kree Harrison: Billy Joel's "It's Still Rock & Roll to Me" | This is a prime example of the whole not being equal to the sum of its parts. Or of a trio being as cheesy as an Applebee's entree. Or of Amber's jeans having holes large enough that a full sized adult goat could've daintily stepped through 'em. Okay, so every sentence of this paragraph has made less sense than the one that preceded it: Hey, could everybody reading this send me one of these? Grade: C
Candice Glover: The Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" | I can't disagree with Nicki about "Satisfaction" not being Candice's best song selection of the season — ultimately, it's one of those ditties that's very hard to reinvent, or even drag out of its mid-'60s origins. Nevertheless, even with a broken toe, Ms. Glover managed to ugly up her notes with just the right amount of snarl and growl — and more so than any of her competitors, genuinely capture the rock 'n roll spirit that was supposed to have pervaded the entire evening. Her disdain was palpable for that man on the radio with his useless information, and the high note she selected for the line "fire my imagination" was as flawless as it was unexpected. Plus, as Nicki said, she put her back into it with a physicality that was neither timid nor tame. I worry that Candice got a bit of a "diva" edit in her pre-performance package — which closed with the easily misconstrued quote "sometimes I want to punch [Burnell] in the face" — and is maybe getting set up as this season's shock boot. But come on America, a Season 12 without Candice would be like Profiler without Ally Walker: Utter blasphemy! Grade: A-
Amber Holcomb: Heart's "What About Love" | Congratulations to Amber's incredible gams for scoring a Standing O from the judges! Oh, come on, it had to be the legs (or maybe the legs, plus the gold-and-black brocade jacket) seeing how Amber's vocal on "What About Love" got a little strained at the very top of her register, and was delivered with the exact same intonations Amber's used to cook up ballads for the last six or seven weeks. Granted, a lot of it was beautiful — as Randy noted, girlfriend is just effortless when she's weaving in those little Whitney-isms to her song choices. But this was one of those moments I appreciated more on an intellectual "oh, she has such big talent!" level than from a visceral "damn! I'm feeling this all the way to the gut!" place. Which made it extra weird when Nicki started salivating about being "pulled in emotionally" and Amber believing every lyric she was delivering. Potato, po-tah-to, I guess. Grade: B+
Angie Miller: Evanescence's "Bring Me To Life" | Uncle Nigel pulled out so many tricks — special lighting, cool Tetris-y backdrop, a MONSTER wind machine, achingly loving closeups, more smoke! — to drive home the "Angie is back!" edit that I have expected to see a kitchen sink roll past guest guitarist Orianthi's boots. But all the ridiculous trappings aside, Angie's actual vocal performance ranked right at/near the top of the pack this week. Evanescence's massive rock ballad sounds like it could easily pinch-hit as an end-of-Act-One ballad from a modern Broadway musical, and thus, Angie's crisp enunciation and "I'm looking into your soul!" camera stares didn't seem out of place. Girlfriend hit every note square on the nose, and while the judges whined a bit ("you should've stayed at the piano longer!" "you shouldn't have worried about your shirt blowing up!") it all seemed like nitpicking, or maybe Nigel yelling "Don't go overboard! We'll start the gushing next week!" into their earpieces. Grade: A-
And with that, let me turn things over to you. What did you think of Season 12 Top 7 performance night? Did it rock, or was it all a bit too variety show? Who was your favorite? Who's going to be in trouble come results night? Take our poll below, then sound off in the comments, and for all my Idol-related news, recaps, interviews and videos, follow me on Twitter @MichaelSlezakTV!
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We're obsessed with Scandal and at the heart of that obsession is Fitzgerald Grant (Tony Goldwyn), the president who we love/hate/want to sleep with—all at once. Tonight's episode was directed by Tony and that's why we couldn't be more honored to be moderating a live chat with him.
Tune in at 4 p.m. EST on May 2 to watch us live chat with Scandal's Tony Goldwyn.
For more on our Scandal obsession check out:
21 Questions That Will Haunt Us During the Scandal Hiatus
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In September of 1943 Willis was sent to Port Moresby, New Guinea. He joined the 8th Fighter Group, 80th Squadron as a fighter pilot serving under Maj. Edward "Porky" Cragg. They call themselves the "Headhunters", a name that Maj. Cragg came up with to honor the local tribesman who helped rescue many downed pilots to safety and also to show their fighting spirit.
At Port Moresby, Willis joins well known Aces such as Norb Ruff, Edward "Porky" Cragg, Louis Schriber and many others. He writes home that the plane he is assigned is a P-38 Lightening and states "it's old but it flies good". This plane was flown earlier in New Guinea by Pearl Harbor famed George Welch. George Welch was one of the only pilots at Pearl Harbor to get a plane off the ground to fight the Japanese that invaded Hawaii on December 7, 1941.
September 11, 1943
Dear Mother & Dad,
Here it is 6:00 P.M. I am writing this letter at our club, a cement floor a few poles to hold up the roof and the sides are covered with screen. We have a bar, a radio, phonograph, tables, chairs and because we are having a party tonight we have a piano, just think a piano. Lt. Mcgee, he shot his 5th down yesterday, is playing the piano. Some of the fellows just brought us some flowers and they are decorating the place.
Lt. Hill, one of the fellows that went to Seattle with me is here in my squadron. He shot his first zero down yesterday. He told us all about it when he got back.
This morning another fellow and I went down to the beach and went swimming. It was a lot of fun. You would be surprised at the different fellows that are in the squadron. One was a Missionary, one a clerk in Washington D.C., one a motorcycle racer and etc. So far I have not heard from anyone.
Sincerely, Willis
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In this image made from
video provided by NASA,
astronauts Chris Cassidy,
foreground, and Tom
Marshburn prepare for a
possible spacewalk from the
International Space Station
on Friday, May 10, 2013.
NASA will decide later Friday
if the two astronauts will
step outside the station to
work on a leaking coolant
line. The line chills power
systems but power was
rerouted and is operating
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Two astronauts took a hastily
planned spacewalk Saturday to
find and, possibly, fix a serious
leak at the International Space
Flakes of frozen ammonia
coolant were spotted Thursday
drifting from the long frame
that holds the solar panels on
the left side. Less than 48 hours
later, Thomas Marshburn and
Christopher Cassidy emerged
from the orbiting lab to hunt
for the leak. They were
prepared to replace a pump, if
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significant, poses no safety
threat. But managers wanted to
deal with the trouble now,
while it's fresh and before
Marshburn returns to Earth in
just a few days.
The space agency has never
staged such a fast, impromptu
spacewalk for a station crew.
Even during the shuttle days,
unplanned spacewalks were
At the beginning of the
spacewalk, neither astronaut
spotted any flakes of ammonia
or anything else amiss as they
reached the spot in question
and began an inspection.
"I see nothing off-nominal,"
Cassidy said. He noted some
smudges, but nothing more.
The astronauts needed to take
pictures of the equipment, but
the connection to the camera's
flash was not working and
Marshburn had to wait until
the space station reached the
daylight side of Earth.
Flight controllers in Houston
worked furiously to get ready
for Saturday's operation,
completing all the required
preparation in under 48 hours.
The astronauts trained for just
such an emergency scenario
before they rocketed into orbit;
the repair job is among NASA's
so-called Big 12.
This area on the space station is
prone to leaks. The ammonia
coursing through the plumbing
is used to cool the space
station's electronic equipment.
There are eight of these power
channels, and all seven others
were operating normally. As a
result, life for the six space
station residents was pretty
much unaffected, aside from
the drama unfolding Saturday
255 miles above the planet.
NASA's space station program
manager Mike Suffredini said
it's a mystery as to why the
leak erupted. One possibility is
a micrometeorite strike. If
there is nothing to suggest that
the old pump is at fault, then
the spacewalkers expect to
leave it in place and go back
inside as flight controllers
figure out the next step.
Marshburn has been on the
space station since December
and is set to return to Earth
late Monday. Cassidy is a new
arrival, on board for just 1½
"Suddenly very busy,"
Marshburn said via Twitter on
By coincidence, the two
performed a spacewalk at this
troublesome spot before, during
a shuttle visit in 2009.


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Luis T. González del Valle, Chair
Hiram Aldarondo, Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies (Majors)
Language, Literature and/or Linguistics
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese provides instruction in the languages, cultures and literatures of Spain, Spanish America and the Luso-Brazilian world. It also teaches specialized courses in Business, Legal and Medical Spanish, including their translation. Coursework at the undergraduate level in Spanish or Portuguese develops proficiency of the four basic skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Opportunities are also available for the in-depth study of Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian culture. Students may participate in special programs, including an intensive immersion program in Spanish and Latin American Studies; service learning and internships in areas of business, social service, and education in Philadelphia; and diverse programs abroad. Temple's computer language center, the Special Learning Environment for the Foreign Languages, is available to students of all proficiency levels.
Spanish and Portuguese organizations and activities include, for instance, the Scholarly Publications of the Society of Spanish and Spanish-American Studies and the recognition of outstanding students as they are inducted into Sigma Delta Pi, the National Hispanic Honor Society. Moreover, the department faculty remains very active in research.
Graduates of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese find careers in a wide range of areas, including education, business, government, and social service.
Requirements for the Major (Minor, Certificate, Concentration)
Students selecting the Spanish major must achieve competence in Spanish language skills in conjunction with qualifications outlined in Major Options I, II, or III listed below. Spanish 3096 (the capstone course) is a requirement of all majors and a prerequisite for all 4000-level courses. Spanish 2096 (Composition & Conversation), or permission of instructor, is a prerequisite for most upper-level courses. All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are listed below and are identified by "WI" in the RCI column.
Major Option I: (Language, Literature and/or Linguistics)
This option is designed for students who wish to develop advanced language skills in the study of (1) Latin American Literature, (2) Peninsular Literature, and/or (3) Linguistics. A total of 10 courses is required.
Major Option II: Language and Professional Studies
This option is designed for students who wish to develop language and professional skills as well as an awareness of Hispanic culture. A total of ten courses is required.
Major Option III: Spanish for Education
This option includes the Spanish-language courses required for certification in Spanish for Secondary Education in the College of Education at Temple and satisfies the requirements for the Spanish major in the College of Liberal Arts. A total of 10 courses is required.
Distinction in Major
Distinction in Spanish is awarded to majors who graduate with a 3.75 in their Spanish courses and an overall GPA of at least 3.25.
Minor in Spanish
A total of six courses is required.
Minor in Portuguese
Certificate of Specialization in Multilingual Business and Government Studies
The department offers a 54-hour program leading to a B.A. degree with an additional specialization in Multilingual Business and Government Studies. The program is designed for students who plan careers as interpreters and translators, employment in government agencies, or a career in business with firms that have import/export activities in Latin America. It consists of courses in the Spanish language, Business Spanish, Translation Skills, Business Administration and Economics, Political Science, and Latin American Studies.
The program is open to all students, applicants need not be Spanish majors, and no background in business subjects is required. While these courses are normally taken within the 123 hours required for the B.A. degree in the College of Liberal Arts, the program is open to students in all colleges of the university. Students from most colleges who have the proper background can usually complete the program with careful schedule planning and use of electives.
A maximum of 20 hours of transfer equivalency will be accepted. Students interested in the program should contact the Director of the Multilingual Business and Government Studies Program in the Spanish and Portuguese Department, Fourth Floor, Anderson Hall (215-204-1707).
Certificate of Specialization in Spanish
A Certificate of Specialization in Spanish is also available. The certificate requires completion of six courses, beginning with Basic Spanish and advancing to more specialized study of Spanish designed to enhance career opportunities in business, communication, government, and social service. See your advisor or contact the department for more information.
Certificate of Specialization in Spanish and Latin American Studies for Business
This interdisciplinary certificate is designed to allow Temple students in business-related programs to develop skills and knowledge in two complementary areas so that they may compete more successfully in this growing job market.
Course Requirements for the Business Certificate:
* Spanish 1076 and 2076 count as two courses; each is 9 s.h., taught in connection with Latin American Studies Semester (LASS), an immersion program offered every spring.
** LASS is an integration of several courses totaling 17 s.h. 9 credits are assigned to language instruction, 6 credits to culture and society, taught under LAS 2101, and 2 credits for the LASS Seminar. All instruction in LASS is in Spanish.
Certificate of Specialization in Spanish and Latino Studies for the Health and Human Services Professions
The combination of courses in this certificate program is designed to make participants especially qualified to provide health and human services to members of the Latino community.
Course Requirements for the Health and Human Services Certificate:
*Spanish 1076 and 2076 count as two courses; each is 9 s.h. and taught in connection with Latin American Studies Semester (LASS), an immersion program offered every spring.
**LASS is an integration of several courses totaling 17 s.h. 9 credits are assigned to language instruction, 6 credits to culture and society, taught under LAS 2101, and 2 credits for the LASS Seminar. All instruction in LASS is in Spanish.
Latin American Studies Semester Certificate and Program
Each spring semester, the Spanish and Portuguese Department, in conjunction with the Latin American Studies Center, offers a 17-credit-hour immersion program in Latin American Studies and Spanish. The program (LASS) combines 9 hours of intensive Spanish with 6 hours of study focusing on geography, history, and culture in Latin America, and 2 hours of the LASS Seminar, and includes a two-week trip to Mexico. Successful completion of the program is awarded with a certificate of participation. Applications for LASS are received during October and November for the following spring. For information, contact the Director of Latin American Studies (215-204-7527) or the chair of Spanish and Portuguese Department (215-204-8285). Also, visit the Latin American Studies page in this Bulletin.
Spring in Spain Program (New in 2008)
The Temple Semester in Spain Program takes place over the spring semester in Oviedo, Spain. The 15-credit program combines coursework with faculty from the International Program at the University of Oviedo and a Temple faculty member, who directs the program. All courses are pre-approved for Temple University credit. Courses focus on aspects of Spanish language, Spanish culture, and Spanish literature. The program develops Spanish skills over a semester of intensive study in a Spanish-speaking environment; it also provides the opportunity to complete a number of Spanish courses that may be used to satisfy the requirements for the Temple Minor or Major in Spanish. It includes an initial orientation week in Madrid. In Oviedo, lodging and meals are with Spanish families. For information, contact the Office of International Programs or Dr. Jaime Duran (firstname.lastname@example.com), the Program Director, in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese.
Summer Abroad in Spain: Spanish Language and Culture
Temple University's summer program in Oviedo, Spain, provides students with the opportunity to learn the Spanish language while being immersed in that country's unique and diverse culture. The duration of the program is five weeks; students may enroll for a total of 6 credits. For further information, contact the Department of Spanish and Portuguese or the Office of International Programs.
Summer Abroad in Brazil: Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture
Temple University offers a six-week summer program in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil; students may enroll for a total of 6 credits. The program offers Portuguese language studied both at the elementary and more advanced levels. It also offers an intensive examination of culture in the state of Bahia; this aspect of the program focuses on history, politics, music, and dance, and it spotlights African origins and Afro-Brazilian influences on regional culture. For further information, contact the Department of Spanish and Portuguese or the Office of International Programs.
Junior Year and/or Summer School Abroad
Students declaring a concentration in the department may, under certain conditions, spend their junior year studying abroad. Application for permission to study abroad may be made during the second semester of the sophomore year. Only well-qualified students may be granted credit from Temple University after submitting proper credentials for established foreign study programs at institutions approved by the department. Students interested in a junior year abroad, or a summer school abroad, should discuss their plans early with their faculty advisor and the chair of the department.
Service Learning and Internships
Students of Spanish and Portuguese may participate in courses providing service learning opportunities through project SHINE (Students Helping in the Naturalization of Elders) as a part of their coursework. For students of Business Spanish, service learning opportunities are available through the Small Business Development Center at Temple. Spanish majors are encouraged to participate in a Spanish internship combining study and work opportunities in a variety of contexts in the Philadelphia area.
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- Ph.D. in Entomology, North Carolina State University, 1999
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- B.A. in Zoology, The University of Vermont, 1992
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- Cryan, J.R., and G.J. Svenson. 2010. Family-level relationships of the spittlebugs and froghoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadomorpha: Cercopoidea). Systematic Entomology 35: 393-415.
- Cryan, J.R., and J.M. Urban. 2012. Higher-level phylogeny of the insect order Hemiptera: Is Auchenorrhyncha really paraphyletic? Systematic Entomology 37: 7-21.
- Cryan, J.R., B.M. Wiegmann, L.L. Deitz, C.H. Dietrich, and M.F. Whiting. 2004. Treehopper trees: Phylogeny of Membracidae (Hemiptera: Cicadomorpha: Membracoidea) based on molecules and morphology. Systematic Entomology 29: 441-454.
- Urban, J.M., and J.R. Cryan. 2009. Entomologically famous, evolutionarily unexplored: The first phylogeny of the lanternfly family Fulgoridae (Insecta: Hemiptera: Fulgoroidea). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 50: 471-484.


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Cara Friez, of Pittsburgh, joins the Department of Cinema Arts as a visiting artist for the 2013-14 academic year. Friez received her M.F.A. in film and television production from the Academy of Art University and her B.S. in communications with a focus in media production from East Carolina University. Some of her most notable production opportunities include work for the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, As the World Turns, NightTalk on PCNC and a short film Moving in Together, which was selected to screen at the 2011 Broad Humor Film Festival.
Working with the students is my favorite part about teaching. The passion and the excitement they bring to every project is contagious and helps keep my passion for the industry alive. Also the class sizes are small, which allows me the opportunity to get a better idea of what each student knows and where they want to go within their production path.
Students will have a lot of hands-on experience with both Avid and Premiere Pro editing a variety of footage. Editing exercises will focus on media management, storytelling, dramatic build of a scene, finding and creating rhythm of a film, using sound and music to enhance their story and many other elements that are important to the post-production process. In the digital tools and visual effects classes, the students will have the opportunity to work with several different software platforms to create motion graphics and various visual effects using digital compositing to bring different aspects of their films to life.
The fact that students are shooting and cutting movies in their first year is fantastic! This allows them the opportunity to really develop as an artist and get comfortable with a production workflow. The more comfortable they can be with the technical aspects and basic skills of production will allow them the opportunity to get very creative with their storytelling by the time they graduate.
The best way to learn something is to mess up or have something go wrong. After working in the industry for several years, I've had my fair share of things go wrong and needing to quickly find a solution, whether it be not backing up a project or a client asking for something I have no idea how to create. I hope that I can share these lessons with the students so they don't find themselves in a similar situation, or if they do, they will be able to handle it quickly and professionally.
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Aggregate net take-up in office space across major Tier I markets reaches more than double the level of the previous year
SINGAPORE, February 1st 2010 – New research from Jones Lang LaSalle reveals that positive business sentiment and solid corporate hiring are buoying leasing demand in the office markets of Asia Pacific. In 2010, aggregate net take-up across major Tier I markets was more than double the level of the previous year.
Vacancies have stabilised or started to trend down in many cities and more markets moved to the upturn phase of the rental cycle in 4Q10. Of the 26 featured office markets, 17 saw an increase in net effective rents during the quarter. In the previous quarter, 12 markets recorded an increase in rents. Rental growth is accelerating, with an average quarter-on-quarter increase across the region of 3.1%. In 3Q10, quarterly rental growth averaged 1.8%.
Beijing recorded the largest quarterly rental growth of 9.0% in 4Q10, while rents in Shanghai grew by 7.9%, with the result for both markets being driven by strong spatial demand from MNCs and domestic corporates. Rents in Singapore grew by 8.6% q-o-q, underpinned by a temporary shortage of space. Hong Kong saw a further 4.6% increase on the back of a tight supply situation and solid demand by the financial sector. On an annual basis, Hong Kong led the way across the region, recording a strong 33% increase in rents.
In a few markets where tenant demand remains weak, rents are generally beginning to stabilise or grow moderately. For example, in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, rents remained stable in 4Q10 while in Tokyo, rents rose by 2.7% q-o-q as withdrawal of leasing incentives helped offset some residual declines in gross rentals. Rents in Australia and New Zealand saw moderate movements, both positive and negative during the quarter.
Jeremy Sheldon head of markets for Jones Lang LaSalle in Asia Pacific says, "the pick up in demand is broad based, and increasingly includes the local corporate sector, especially in China and India. MNC's seeking global growth opportunities are in the market as well as some new entrants. These trends will continue into 2011 barring any economic or political turbulence. This demand will exacerbate rental increases in markets where vacancy is already low."
Consistent with strong fundamentals, we expect leasing demand to remain solid and vacancies to generally trend down over the next few quarters. Driven by improving occupancy levels, the regional office market is now largely landlord favourable. Rental growth of up to 30% is expected across the region this year, with the strongest growth likely to be seen in supply constrained markets. However, there will be significant variations across markets, with a few laggards that are likely to see little, if any, growth.
Across the region, the average quarterly increase in capital values in 4Q10 was 3.2%, compared with 2.8% in 3Q10. Again Hong Kong outperformed over the year, recording a 36% increase in capital values on the back of strong buying activity, largely by local investors.
Stuart Crow head of Capital Markets for Jones Lang LaSalle in Asia Pacific comments, "Investors are in a confident mood, and capital values have recovered ahead of rents in most markets in anticipation of good growth. We are expecting investment volumes in Asia Pacific to rise by a further 20-25% in 2011 with improvements in the leasing markets helping buoy investor confidence. Companies are poised to start spending again but shortages of quality space will emerge, causing a shift to landlord favourable market conditions in Asia Pacific." Almost all major markets saw either stable or increasing capital values. The largest quarter-on- quarter increase was recorded in Singapore and Shanghai, both increasing by 10.0%. Hong Kong, Beijing and Guangzhou followed closely with quarterly increases of about 7.5%. Across the region, the average quarterly increase in capital values in 4Q10 was 3.2%, compared with 2.8% in 3Q10. Again Hong Kong outperformed over the year, recording a 36% increase in capital values on the back of strong buying activity, largely by local investors.
Capital values are expected to increase in nearly all markets during 2011, by up to 25%, as rental performance and investor confidence further improve. Markets expected to see the largest growth include Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore and the China Tier I cities.
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|2011-06-25, 11:04
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Episode 12 ending will be sung by Keima&Yokkyun
Spoiler for Yokkyun's seiyuu:
That was such a surprise!
|2011-06-28, 13:48
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Location: Alberta, Canada
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I don't know how I feel about them implementing canon material into an OVA.
To me, when I hear "OVA", I usually think "bonus episode". Something extra and completely unrelated to the story to whet the audience.
What they're deciding to adapt could work I suppose since it was a "special chapter" in the first place, but that's not the problem, the problem is that it's canon material that has some influence on the later chapters of the story, and for those who don't watch the OVA, things could get confusing down the road.
|2011-06-29, 00:26
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I think "4 girls and a idol" will be one of the best chapter to adapt for the OVA, because undoubtedly, it signal the return of earlier girls, and on how this show will not entirely follow the "monster girl of the week" method...
Other than the obvious Tenri arc, S3 if would be confirmed gonna be really interesting if they play on the melancholy Keima had after Manami arc. And also melodrama of Reiko chapter. Maybe also put a heavy tone on Sumire's family issue? They were success with Chihiro arc afterall
|2011-06-29, 14:41
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At best it's strong foreshadowing for what is to come, at worst, it's just a fun omake episode and a chance to see Keima interact with the girls at school again. Nothing really important in it that can't be missed.
The next season will be fun, because it has 2 girls I really like. Though after that it's going to be hard to sit through the anime until it reaches the current manga arc.
|2011-06-29, 15:02
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Alberta, Canada
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What I'm slightly worried about is if the anime keeps going and those who didn't watch the OVA will go "When did Chihiro form her band?" and "Where was it stated that Elsie and Ayumi are members of the band?" and other questions.
AND I originally thought Yui was introduced in these chapters too, but I double checked and I guess I was in error, so the importance isn't as significant as I thought.
Basically, doing this could just cause some confusion. I'm not incredibly worried about it now, but I still think this might have been better off as actual anime episodes instead.
|2011-06-29, 15:29
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They could just keep on casually building it like they have been in between episodes with the seeds of the band slowly being formed as we can tell during classroom scenes and their discussions so that one day we realize they finally have an official club.
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Judging by the teaser preview at the end of season 2, we're probably safe to assume that those are the 5 upcoming captures.
In the manga, they're ordered: Tsukiyo, Minami, Tenri, Reiko/Ari, and Sumire. I haven't watched the Tenri OVA so I don't know how much they covered. If they feel like they gave it sufficient coverage then we might not get the Tenri arc. If we do get the Tenri arc then one of the other will probably be dropped out as in the previous two seasons there has only been time for 4 captures plus 2 or 3 side episodes.
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