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Yellow Ochre provides artists with earthtones from cream to brown. It has good hiding power, produces a quick drying paint, and can be safely mixed with other pigments. Its transparency varies widely from opaque shades to more transparent ones, which are valued for their use as glazes. If gypsum is present, Yellow Ochre is not suitable for frescoing. (See Brown Ochre, PY43.) PY42 is made from synthetic iron oxides. PY43 is made from natural iron oxide.
Yellow Ochre has excellent permanence because ochres are some of the most permanent pigments available.
Yellow Ochre is non-toxic unless it contains manganese.
Ochre comes from the Greek word ochros, meaning pale yellow. It was one of the first pigments to be used by human beings, and evidence of its use has been found at 300,000 year old sites in France and the former Czechoslovakia.
Chamois, Iron Yellow, Mars Orange, Mars Yellow, Minette, Ochre, Sil, Yellow Earth, Yellow Oxide. Varieties of Yellow Ochre include Brown Ochre, Flesh Ochre, Roman Ochre, Spruce Ochre, and Transparent Gold Ochre.
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Cadmium Yellow is brilliant, dense, and opaque, with good tinting strength and very high hiding power. It is the artist's principal bright yellow and is available in light, medium, and dark shades. The deeper shades appear deep orange and have the greatest tinting strength. It is slow-drying in oil form and is used in both oil and watercolor form. It cannot be mixed with copper-based pigments. A clean Cadmium Orange is created when Cadmium Yellow is mixed with Cadmium Red. Hues vary by brand. Cadmium pigments have been partially replaced by azo pigments, which are similar in lightfastness to the cadmium colors, cheaper, and non-toxic.
Cadmium Yellow is usually available in a pure grade, or in a cadmium-barium mix. This mix has the same permanence with a lower tinting strength.
Cadmium Yellow is lightfast and permanent in most forms, but like most cadmium colors, it will fade in fresco or mural painting. The deeper shades are the most permanent. The pale varieties have been known to fade with exposure to sunlight in conditions where moisture is able to penetrate the binder.
Cadmium Yellow is a known human carcinogen. It can be hazardous if chronically inhaled or ingested.
Cadmiums get their names from the Latin word cadmia meaning zinc ore calamine, and the Greek word kadmeia, meaning Cadmean earth, first found near Thebes, the city founded by the Phoenician prince Cadmus. Metallic cadmium was discovered in 1817 by Friedrich Strohmeyer. Oil colors were first made from Cadmium Yellow pigments in 1819, replacing toxic Chrome (lead) Yellows. However, their production was delayed until 1840 due to the scarcity of cadmium metals. Landscape painters, such as Claude Monet, preferred Cadmium Yellow to the less expensive Chrome Yellow because of its higher chroma and greater purity of color.
Aurora Yellow, Cadmium Primrose Yellow, Cadmium Zinc Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Primrose Yellow. Deep Cadmium Yellow is sometimes called Orient Yellow.
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Coudray explains how following time-honored recommendations for pairing halftone line coutns can lead to undesirable printed results.
The screen-printing industry is full of fascinating production recommendations and procedures that are based on common practice. But when we examine them closely, many accepted methods turn out to be entirely false or seriously flawed.
One of the production issues that areas containing the most misinformation has to do with halftone line count-to-mesh-count ratios. There are all sorts of ideas floating around out there. The two most common ratios I hear recommended to printers are to use either 3.5 or 4 times the mesh count to the halftone line count. This month's column will explore in depth the various components and how they interplay. By the time I am finished, you'll understand that precise prediction of ratios is impossible.
To begin, let's establish the basic scenario. Assume we have a specific halftone frequency that we would like to work with--say 65 lines/in. Using the most common recommendations and rounding to the nearest common mesh count, the suggested meshes to use for line count would either be 230 threads/in. (227.5) at a ratio of 3.5 times the line count or 255-265 threads/in. (260) using the ratio of 4 times the line count. These would be the minimum mesh count values to use. Higher thread counts would further reduce the possibility of moiré, but here we'll just focus on the recommendations.
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Now let's turn our attention to the halftone line count. We must consider two essential factors when it comes to line count: the real area the dot is covering and the effect of angling on the actual frequency of halftone dots.
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This data logger monitors voltage from 0 to 2.5V DC and can be connected to a variety of sensors enabling the logging of a wide range of processes. It plugs directly into a network point and sends data via the LAN for immediate viewing in the Tinytag Explorer Connect software.
The logger is supplied with: a PoE injector, an RJ45 shroud and an input lead. Alternatively you can buy our 5-pin connector plug to connect to your own sensor.
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2006 Lexus GS
As the first completely new passenger car from Toyota's luxury division since 2001, the 2006 Lexus GS is a showcase of the giant company's most advanced technology. It's not only loaded with more computer power than some third-world countries, and flush with the degree of luxury enjoyed only in the best zip codes, but the fully restyled and reengineered four-door luxury sedan makes a bold dynamic statement that says, "Watch out, BMW!"
Lexus openly admits that BMW's 5 Series sedan provided the benchmark for the new GS, in much the same way the big Lexus LS was originally targeted the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, at the time top of its class. Again going after the perceived leader of the pack, Lexus devised a crafty strategy.
First, it broadened the appeal of the GS line-up with a faster, better equipped "base" car. In fact, the rear-wheel-drive GS 300 out-measures its competitor from Munich, the BMW 530i, in horsepower, torque, the 0-60 sprint and fuel mileage, not to mention offering a far friendlier and more sybaritic cockpit.
Second, to entice those in cold climes who until now had to look elsewhere for an all-weather passenger car, Lexus is offering an all-wheel-drive option for the GS 300. More than one-third of all new GS sales are expected to be AWD models, most headed for the northwest and northeast United States.
Finally, Lexus made sure the top dawg of the family, the 430, had the bite to wrest bragging rights away from the Germans, not just by matching but exceeding the high-end performance recorded by the BMW 545i. Simply put, Lexus fine-tuned its 4.3-liter V8, paired it with a wonder of a transmission and cloaked the drivetrain in a slippery coat of sexy metal. Result? The GS 430 runs in realms never reached by a Lexus, and it's quicker than the BMW.
However, the primary target of this new, longer and wider GS isn't all that important, because Lexus is confident its four-door sedan's combination of driving fun and creature comfort is unequalled among its many peers and will do much to spread the badge across the land.
The outgoing GS was six years old, so it was expected that the new GS would be more than just a freshened take on a familiar theme. Lexus hasn't disappointed, adding more than a dash of driving spice to the family virtues of smoothness and refinement. But there is another, major question to be answered: Is this Asian upstart delivering where it counts most. Does a Lexus GS feel like an ultimate driving machine?
Model Lineup
The 2006 Lexus GS is available as three models (and an intriguing gas/electric hybrid GS is on the horizon).
The rear-wheel-drive GS 300 ($42,900) sports a completely new 245-horsepower V6 under the hood; the GS 300 AWD ($44,850) grips the road through the first all-wheel-drive system in a Lexus passenger car; and the top of the line GS 430 ($51,125) is the quickest Lexus yet due in part to its recently refined 300-horsepower V8.
Every GS puts its power to the wheels through three variations of a new close-ratio six-speed automatic transmission, each designed for optimum performance with their respective GS applications. One of the smallest and lightest gearboxes of its type, it includes a sequential manual shift mode, with gear changes made via a lever in the center console. Steering-wheel-mounted pushbutton gear selection is no longer offered.
The list of standard equipment places the GS line squarely in the luxury fold. And yet despite all the amenities wrapped in the more appealing bodywork, on a comparably equipped basis the new GS 300's cost-up is a paltry $140 over the outgoing model. In addition to the usual electronics, every GS gets a bunch of cool stuff, including leather-trimmed, heated front seats with 10-way power adjustment; SmartAccess keyless entry and a pushbutton starter; a premium sound system with both CD and DVD capability; Bluetooth wireless telephone technology; and a 7-inch multi-information touch screen for easy access to a wide range of information and commands.
Not surprisingly, given the generous array of standard items, interior options are limited: a steering-sensitive Park Assist system ($500); DVD navigation system and rear backup camera ($2,250); one-touch open/close moonroof ($1,000); ventilated front seats ($200); power rear sunshade ($210); and an eardrum-pounding, wallet-smashing Mark Levinson audio system ($4,030), its 11 channels of sonic wash flowing through 14 speakers.
Exterior options are even fewer: a Rain-Sensing Wiper package ($525) that includes adaptive front lighting and headlamp washers (standard on the GS 430); a rear spoiler ($200); and all-season run-flat tires ($400), which also can be ordered with a spare ($480).
The face of Lexus has evolved cautiously in the marque's short life, but the company is now determined to inject more passion into its styling language. In the GS this was resolved with a lower stance, more front overhang, a longer and lower hood, a 2-inch-longer wheelbase and wider rear track. The nose still carries the line's trademark four separate headlamp units and vertical grille, but now it's more like a spear piercing the wind than the blunt instrument of the previous GS. It certainly looks as sleek as the 0.27 coefficient of drag would suggest. A flat underbody aids the aerodynamic efficiency (the previous GS had a Cd of 0.29) and helps reduce noise.
The lowered stance is underlined by an aggressive front valance, with a large inlet to indicate there's a powerful engine under the hood, thirsty for air. A fog lamp is integrated into each lower front corner. Prominent body-color rocker extensions anchor the car's mass along the midsection, which is nicely balanced by the well-proportioned wheel wells. A deep rear valance carries this glued-to-the-ground theme to the tail and frames the large, exposed dual exhaust with stainless steel tips.
Much of the car's visual dynamism emanates from the strong shoulder arc, which evokes the contour of an airplane wing slicing through the wind. This sense of forward motion is reflected in a swept-back greenhouse that blends into the short rear decklid via a coupe-like C-pillar. The integrated aero look extends to color-keyed rearview mirrors and bumper covers. For sportier types, or for the determined driver who might need a bit more downforce in high-speed corners, the tail can be outfitted with an optional spoiler.
The external structure is rust-resistant galvanized steel and was engineered to provide just one of many lines of defense against collisions. Should an accident occur, the GS has an airbag for every occasion, but Lexus also took measures to reduce the chance of those accidents happening in the first place. Sophisticated systems of electronic sensors and computers, designed to provide the safest possible motoring, work seamlessly, without the driver aware of all the electro-mechanical effects prompted by such threats as slick pavement or, especially, driver error.
Along with the usual airbags for both front passengers, Lexus offers, for the first time, driver and front-passenger knee bags to augment the many other levels of the supplemental restraint system. These include seat-mounted side-impact airbags; force-limiting, 3-point seat belts (all five seats), with pretensioners for both front and rear (outboard) passengers; front and rear side-curtain airbags; and automatic locking/emergency locking retractors for all occupants save the driver (ELR only).
This passive level of occupant protection extends to such features as a padded instrument panel; impact-absorbing upper interior trim; a tire-pressure warning system. Also standard: daytime running lights; adaptive front lighting that illuminates the road through a curve; a system that reduces movement of the brake pedal toward the driver in the event of a front-end collision, thus minimizing leg injury; a rear backup camera display in the touchscreen; and the usual array of electronic handling aids, designated by a veritable avalanche of acronyms.
The new braking system integrates four-channel, four-sensor ABS with large, vented discs at all four wheels. To ensure that the brakes achieve optimum stopping dynamics, they're augmented by Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD); Brake Assist (BA); Traction Control (TRC); and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). The 300's front discs measure 11.6 inches, while the 430 is fitted with giant 13.1-inch. discs. Both cars have 12.2-inch rear discs.
Though the GS 300 uses a conventional brake booster, GS 430s also get what Lexus calls Electronically Controlled Brake (ECB). This system detects the length of the brake pedal stroke appl
Interior Features
We should all live in houses as well appointed, and as well designed for simple use, as the Lexus GS. Open any one of the four doors (don't worry about having to unlock the car, you've got keyless entry) and you're greeted by aluminum alloy Lexus-stamped scuff plates, the scent of leather and cut-pile carpeting, and the gleam of highly burnished hardwood trim.
The handsome wood and leather-trimmed steering wheel, electronically adjustable for rake and reach, frames a newly designed dash panel. Following established Lexus standard, each gauge, button, wheel and lever is clearly identified by easily read words or symbols, and the three-pod analog instrument cluster's white-on-black graphics can be grasped at a glance.
A 160-mph speedometer, with an integrated electronic digital odometer and twin trip meters, is flanked to the left by a tachometer and to the right by fuel and water temperature gauges and lights indicating gear choice.
Dominating the center console is a 7-inch touch screen, flanked by two banks of menu buttons. Entering the various menus and navigating through the submenus doesn't take too much brainpower, but like most multi-tasking systems, a day spent with the owner's manual on a quiet side street is the best way to figure out how to work everything properly.
Still, there are so many systems/operations/functions to either operate or monitor that Lexus chose to hide some of the switches. One of the hideaways is accessed via a door that drops down out of the dash panel to the left of the steering wheel. Here you'll find switches for outside mirrors, fuel lid, trunk release, meter brightness control (more on this later), odometer/trip meter, headlamp washers, rear sunshade, park assist, AFS (lots more on this later), and interior lamps. More hidden switches are under the sliding top of the center console: adaptive variable suspension, transmission mode and front seat heaters and ventilators. Some might find it tedious to access these functions in these ways, but it does go a long way to cleaning up the console of excessive clutter.
Another innovative cockpit feature is the variable transparency lens covering the gauge cluster. Called an electronic chromatic device, it automatically changes the diffusion of the lens to optimize viewing depending on the intensity of light in the cabin.
The interior leather/wood schemes are Ash with black bird's-eye maple; Cashmere with brown bird's-eye maple or Black with walnut. Fit and finish is impeccable, down to the finest details. For instance, every compartment door or cover opens at exactly the same speed, with identical levels of damping and feel. Tactile luxury at its most basic.
Definitely not basic is the standard Lexus audio stack, comprised of an AM/FM ETR with auto-reverse cassette and 6-disc, in-dash CD changer and DVD player (DVDs can be viewed only when the shifter is in Park and the parking brake is engaged), 10 speakers and a 134-watt amplifier. No MP3 capability is yet offered, but the GS is pre-wired for XM Satellite Radio.
Audiophiles can opt for the Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound system, developed especially for the GS interior. Utilizing Discrete 5.1 surround playback via a 7.1 channel speaker topology, it sends the vibes through 14 speakers via 11 channels of amplification by an advanced discrete amplifier with 330 watts. It sounds quite amazing.
The newly reengineered navigation system ($2,250) now has information for more than 6 million points of interest. Destinations can be input in several different ways for easier use, and the phonebook holds over 10 million entries. Route searching is said to be 10 times faster than with the previous nav system, and both it and the Bluetooth cell phone system can be operated by voice command or through the 7-inch touchscreen.
Of course, the GS boasts all the usual amenities expected by luxury car buyers, including power door locks; cruise control
Driving Impressions
Entering a locked GS via the Smart Access system is as easy as touching the inside of any door handle or the underside of the trunk lid, as long as you've got the key fob on your person. First seen on the LS 430, this is a worthwhile convenience and also saves door paint from wayward keys seeking small keyholes. Once seated, the driver starts and stops the engine by simply applying the brake pedal and pushing a stop/start button. Again, the convenience is augmented by practical considerations: fewer moving parts to require potential repair, and the elimination of a safety risk posed by a bunch of sharp-edged keys dangling from the console. Smart Access also allows the key fob to be programmed to memorize three different settings for the front seats, steering column and rearview mirrors.
The 10-way adjustable seats and electronically adjustable steering column ensure a good fit for almost every physique, but a bit more bolstering and a longer seat cushion would be helpful for spirited driving. The GS is capable of extraordinary road grip, but the seats just don't quite match up to that grip. Otherwise, they're just the kind of chairs that allow you to climb out after a long drive without needing your spine cracked. Adjustable headrests are found at all five seating positions, and the fronts automatically adjust up or down as the seats are moved toward or away from the steering wheel.
Push that start button yet? Better check by blipping the throttle, because there's no way you're going to hear the engine, V6 or V8, at idle. All GS models are extraordinarily quiet, their aural distinctions to be appreciated only at full throttle. It's then that the V8 separates itself from its new, smaller sibling. The big engine scarcely notices the weight it must pull or the air it must push, and the suck, squish, bang and blow of the eight cylinders is reduced to a muted rumble from the dual exhaust system.
Throw in a six-speed automatic that is so smooth as to seem one continuous gear, and there's little to do except sit back and enjoy the ride. At its most fuel deficient, the GS 430 jets from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.7 seconds, with the driver's chief sensation simply the rapid change of view outside the windows. A bit of road noise manages to make it through the sound-dampening measures, and there's a hint of wind around the A-pillars when the car approaches triple digits, but otherwise the cockpit is a librarian's paradise.
Handling is virtually no-fault. The newly engineered suspension is state of the art even without all the electronic handling aids. Both V6 and V8 cars share the same suspension geometry: double-wishbones, coil springs and gas-filled shocks in front, and a multi-link design with coil springs and gas-filled shocks out back. The GS 430 also features standard Adaptive Variable Suspension, which automatically adjusts shock values depending on the driving conditions, or the driver can choose between normal and sport modes.
But, is it an exciting car to drive? If your only measure of driving fun is speed, then the 430 is a fulfilling ride. But, if you value a high level of feedback from external forces, then the Lexus experience might be a bit of a bore. It is just so competent and smooth that the driver feels more like a passenger than the commander. Make no mistake; this is no track car. The electronic handling aids cannot be switched off, so tail-happy cornering is out of the question. However, there's a lot to be said for the ease of taking a corner at competitive speeds without having to wrestle the steering wheel or worry about the rear end overtaking the front.
Driving fans should consider the rear-drive GS 300. In comparison to the outgoing inline six-cylinder engine, the new V6 produces more torque over a wider range, better fuel economy and lower emissions, and it produces some very pleasing sounds as it goes about its business. Featuring such advanced asp
Smooth, refined, fast, reliable, backed by a great dealer network, Lexus cars have a lot going for them. Now add in stylish bodywork and a sharper performance image, and the formula is even tougher to beat. Remember, that this new GS is just the first in a wave of new vehicles from Lexus, reflecting the carmaker's desire to be compared with the world's best luxury performance cars. It's a giant first step and will doubtless keep BMW engineering up late at night in its bid to again be top dog in the segment.
New Car Test Drive correspondent Greg Brown filed this report from Palm Springs.
|Model Line Overview
|Model lineup:
|Lexus GS 300 ($42,900); GS 300 AWD ($44,850); GS 430 ($51,125)
|245-hp V6; 300-hp V8
|6-speed automatic
|Safety equipment (standard):
|driver and front-passenger front airbags; front and rear side-curtain airbag; seat-mounted side-impact airbag for front seats; driver and front passenger knee airbags; force-limiting seat belts with pretensioners for driver, front passenger and outboard rear seats; 3-point belts for all seating positions, including rear center position; height-adjustable front shoulder belt anchors; automatic locking retractor (ALR)/emergency locking retractor (ELR) seat belt function on all seating positions except driver (ELR only); Vehicle Stability Control system (VSC); four-channel, four-sensor anti-lock brakes (ABS) integrated with Brake Assist, VSC and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD); tire pressure warning system
|Safety equipment (optional):
|Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) integrates and manages ECB, ABS, BA, EBD, VSC and Electronic Power Steering (EPS) for total-vehicle dynamics control; Electronic Controlled Brake system (ECB); Pre-Collision System (PCS)
|Basic warranty:
|4 years/50,000 miles
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|Specifications As Tested
|Model tested (MSPR):
|Lexus GS 430 ($51,125)
|Standard equipment:
|automatic dual-zone climate control with smog sensor and micro dust/pollen removal filter; Regency leather-trimmed seats; wood and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob; aluminum alloy stamped scuff plates on all door sills; carpeted floor mats; 10-way power driver's and front passenger's seat; heated front seats; 7-inch multi-information touch screen; steering wheel audio and multi-information display controls; electronic digital quartz clock; headlamp washer; rear sunshade; Bluetooth wireless telephone technology; push-button engine start; power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-away; three-position memory system for driver and front passenger seats; one-touch up/down function with jam protection on all four windows; trunk pass-through; power door locks with anti lock-out feature; cruise control; electrochromic rearview mirror with compass and Homelink programmable garage door opener; retained accessory power feature for operation of power windows and optional moonroof; electric trunk and fuel filler door releases with valet lockout feature for trunk; rear A/C vents on the back of center console; sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors; individual front and rear reading lamps
|Options as tested (MSPR):
|Mark Levinson audio w navigation system ($4,030); Intuitive Park Assist ($500)
|Destination charge:
|Gas guzzler tax:
|Price as tested (MSPR):
|rear-wheel drive
|4.3-liter dohc 32-valve V8 with VVT-i
|Horsepower (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|300 @ 5600
|Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|325 @ 3400
|6-speed automatic w sequential-shift
|EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
|18/25 mpg
|112.2 in.
|190.0/71.7/56.1 in.
|Track, f/r:
|60.4/60.6 in.
|Turning circle:
|34.1 ft.
|Seating Capacity:
|Head/hip/leg room, f:
|38.8/54.4/43.5 in.
|Head/hip/leg room, m:
|Head/hip/leg room, r:
|37.0/51.4/36.4 in.
|Cargo volume:
|12.7 cu. ft.
|Towing capacity:
|Suspension, f:
|independent, double wishbones with high-mount upper arms, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar, Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) with driver selectable shock absorber damping
|Suspension, r:
|independent, multi-link with high-mount upper arms, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar, Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) with driver selectable shock absorber damping
|Ground clearance:
|5.1 in.
|Curb weigth:
|3745 lbs.
|P245/40ZR18 summer tires
|Brakes, f/r:
|disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist; ECB brake-by-wire; VDIM
|Fuel capacity:
|18.8 gal.
|Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSPR) effective as of February 15, 2005.Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources: 1-800-USA-LEXUS - www.lexus.com


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JNTUA College of Engineering, (Autonomous), Ananthapuramu stands aloft on a solid foundation of past glory and prestige. This college was started in the year 1946, under the post war reconstruction program and functioned at Guindy campus, Madras for two years and was shifted to Anantapur in 1948. It was in the year 1958 that the college was shifted to the present permanent buildings accommodating the Administrative block, Laboratories, the Engineering Departments, Library and the Hostel blocks. During the first 25 years of its existence, it was affiliated to the Madras and S V University and produced distinguished alumni, who are holding high positions, in India and abroad. It has great tradition to be proud of. Fortified with traditional values and dedicated spirit of the staff and the students, it would rise up to any occasion or meet any challenge confidently. The college became a constituent college of the formed Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad in 1972 and presently it is a constituent college of newly formed JNT University Anantapur, Anantapur since August 2008. This college has vast campus sprawling over an area of 185 acres, in a peaceful atmosphere, away from the dust and din of the town. With this a new era was ushered in Technical Education. Consequently there was an impetus to the academic activity of this college. Thought the College was initially established to provide basic technical education, with the passage of time, it emerged out, as one of the colleges to fulfill the technical need of our fast developing India with highly professional and well trained graduates.
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Lara Croft (Tomb Raider) – Cosplay of the Day
Lara Croft is a staple of the gaming world, folks. Whether it's in her classic adventures or her newly-rebooted origin story, gamers love playing as the gun-toting archaeologist. Strap on your holsters as we feature Lara again as a special Cosplay of the Day.
Miss Croft is the daughter of a rich family and grew up in a large manor. Her upbringing turned her into a lady who knew nothing but the ways of aristocracy. When a plane crash left her wandering around the Himalayas for a few weeks, she decided to become an adventurer and eventually became the legend we know today.
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A 2008 survey of 75,238 South Korean adolescents found 5.1 percent reported they had had sexual intercourse. And of them, just 41 percent used a contraceptive, Korea's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Monday.
Sexual activity was reported by 6.9 percent of males and 3 percent of females. An STD diagnosis was reported by 11.1 percent of sexually active youths, including 12.1 percent of males and 8.4 percent of females.
Of sexually active females, 9.7 percent said they had gotten pregnant, an increase from 9.3 percent in 2007. Of those who became pregnant, 88.3 percent chose to have an abortion.
In another 2008 survey of 2,145 secondary school students in South Korea, 95 percent said their schools offered sex education. However, less than 5 percent said any discussions were of a practical nature, and 68 percent reported the lessons mainly involved watching videos.
"The problem is attributable to our culture, which puts a taboo on the discussion of specific or practical measures at home and school," Lee Won-hee, a director at the Ministry of Health and Welfare, said during a parliamentary forum.
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Former scoring star Bernard King and coaches Jerry Tarkanian and Guy Lewis have been elected to the Hall of Fame after long waits as the Springfield, Mass., basketball museum continued its stated mission of new chances for candidates that have been overlooked in the past. Those three, along with expected inductee Gary Payton and active coach Rick Pitino, headline the Class of 2013.
Maurice Cheeks, Tim Hardaway, Spencer Haywood, Tom Heinsohn (as a coach, after previously making it as a player) and Mitch Richmond failed to receive at least 18 votes from 24 anonymous panelists from around the NBA and college game that decide the finalists from the North American committee.
In the other results announced Monday in Atlanta as part of the Final Four, North Carolina women's coach Sylvia Hatchell and former star guard Dawn Staley were elected via the Women's committee. They were the only finalists.
The just-announced inductees will be enshrined Sept. 8 in Springfield with the winners announced in February from other categories: Roger Brown (ABA), Edwin B. Henderson (Early African American Pioneers), Oscar Schmidt (International), Richard Guerin (Veterans) and Russ Granik (Contributor).
King's election comes 20 years after his retirement, while Lewis, who coached 29 future NBA players at the University of Houston, left the sideline in 1986. Tarkanian last coached in 2002. Tarkanian, best known for his college work but also the coach of the Spurs for 20 games at the start of 1992-93, has been on the ballot so many times that he was removed for a lack of support before becoming eligible again this voting cycle.
Payton was the closest thing to a first-ballot automatic since Karl Malone and Scottie Pippen in 2010, an impossible candidate to deny after Dennis Rodman and then Reggie Miller both failed to make the finalist's list their first year of eligibility but then went all the way to induction in the second. Being chosen for the All-Star game nine times and voted first-team All-Defense nine teams meant Payton would get no such rookie hazing.
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4/16/13 Angels at Twins: Target Field
Another day, another beautiful game at Target Field. And this time, I had company:
That would be myself on the right underneath the "Gate 34" sign and my friend Jonathan on the left. If Jonathan seems familiar, it's because he's filmed a couple of videos for me, and thus ended up in a couple Behind the Scenes and Blooper videos, but he also had joined me for exactly one game prior to this one. That game would be the one where I snagged my one–and to this point only–game home run off the bat of Trevor Plouffe. So, if you feel like clicking on the picture and zooming in, that's why I'm crossing my fingers in the picture, because I was hoping he would be my good luck charm once again.
He wasn't the only one with me at the gates, though. The photo credit for that picture goes to Tony Voda (who actually has an entry written about this very game that you should check out by clicking here. Don't worry, I made it so the link opens in a separate tab/window). I was going to take a picture (Well, more specifically, have Jonathan take a picture) of the two of us, but he suggested we take the picture when Paul Kom (who also wrote an entry about this game)arriveth to the gates. Well Paul eventually arrived, but to a different side of the gates than we thought we would see him on:
If you're new to this blog or are just unfamiliar with the two, that would be Tony on the right bowing his head in shame and Paul on the other side of the gates taking a picture of us outsiders. He was enjoying this moment way too much, though. Check it out:
Oh, Paul. He had gotten free tickets, so that's why he was at this game. Those tickets happened to be a part of a 20-game plan, so Paul checked to see if those tickets could get him into the gates early. As you can tell, he was right. This lead to Tony–who owns a 20-game plan–questioning whether he could get in the gates too, and…well…see for yourself:
Yeah, so there was that. Unfortunately for them, there was no batting practice (Ha ha) going on at the time, so they were still on a level playing field with me when I got in the gates. Paul, however, used the extra time before the gates formally opened to get positioning and snag the first baseball of any of us. The next person to snag a baseball, however, was a very unlikely one:
That's right. Jonathan managed to pick up a Mike Trout home run that landed in the seats. Remember how I said in the last entry that struggling with the hit ball can be frustrating in two ways: either not many baseballs are reaching the stands or you're misjudging them? Yes? No? Well for only the second time this season, baseballs actually were reaching the stands, but I was just flat-out misjudging them. If I went down two rows on my initial read, the ball was flying over my head; if I backed up on the ball, it died a couple rows in front of me.
In just giving up on chasing home run baseballs for the first round of the Angels' second BP group, I headed over to foul territory to try to get a ball from the pitchers warming up. When I got there, I immediately knew which pitcher I was going to try to get a ball from. I have mentioned it a couple of times, but just to refresh who didn't read the entries in which I mentioned it: I am adopted from Colombia. So, given this fact, my obvious target for a toss-up was the Angels' Colombian-born closer, Ernesto "Ernasty/Ernie/E-Money" Frieri. As I got in position to get a ball from Frieri, though, I saw two guys to my left looking towards me in a really weird way. They then looked slightly past my feet in that same weird way. I looked to my right and saw there was a baseball that lay there completely untouched. I grabbed it and then handed it to one of the guys, since I wouldn't have gotten the ball had he not semi-pointed it out to me.
After this I asked Ernesto Frieri for a ball once he was done throwing by using the phrase: "Una pelota para un Colombiano?" It translates to: "A ball for a Colombian?" He turned out of the crouch he had been receiving the pitches from his throwing partner from and tossed me the ball. He then proceeded to do something that has never happened before: he followed his toss and walked up to me. He asked me a bunch of questions and we ended up having a five-minute conversation consisting of nothing but him asking me questions about my life. It was a pretty awesome experience. At the end of it, he told me (even though I didn't ask) that he can't sign anything during batting practice itself because he would get fined, so that I should find him after batting practice. It was okay with me, though, because I don't care excessively about autographs. What I did ask from him is if he could take a picture with me, and, well:
A great experience to say the least.
It however did negatively affect my snagging experience, because due to my natural paranoia, I didn't want him to see/hear me asking any other players for baseballs because he might think that I just made up that I was Colombian to get a ball from him, which isn't true. Before I got to that, though, I managed to snag my third baseball of the day. I saw a baseball on the ground, just out of my reach. Normally I would have just reached out and grabbed it, but since there was a police officer not more than twenty feet away, I asked him if I could get the ball for a couple to my left (since I had just gotten the ball from Frieri pretty much a couple seconds prior). He tossed me the ball, and I then promptly handed the ball to the wife/girlfriend half. Here's where the ball was:
And here is the couple–who thanked me multiple times–I gave the ball away to:
I then went cold for a very long portion of batting practice. My next ball came in the right-center field section of seats. When I headed over there, I saw a person who I couldn't recognize the first batting practice of the series, but because he had entered that previous game, I knew it was Garrett Richards. Once I identified the player as Garrett Richards, I asked him for a ball and him toss it to me for my fourth ball of the day. Here's a general idea of how he tossed me the baseball:
That would be my last ball of batting practice. After batting practice Tony and I met up at the bullpens:
(Yeah, I have no idea what I'm doing there either.) Almost immediately as I got there, though, I noticed a person clearing the baseballs in the batter's eye, so I quickly excused myself from the conversation I was having with Tony, ran over to the corner spot in the right-center field seating(right above the flowers in the picture above), and shouted at the groundskeeper to get his attention. The result was my fifth ball of the day. At that point Tony had snagged three baseballs, so here he is conveying that fact:
(You can see the corner spot itself in this picture above and to the left of Tony's head and the 96.3 K-Twin ad.) And at this point I didn't know how many baseballs I had snagged, but I knew it was either four or five. See, I just keep track of how many baseballs I give away, let the pictures I take remind me of how I snagged the baseballs, and then add the number of baseballs I have given away to the number of baseballs I have in my backpack to figure out my total. Anyway, here I am conveying my uncertainty, with Tony giving his thought on the matter?
For the game, I stayed out in the right field standing room, where this was my view:
I would have taken a lot more pictures of the game, but I had lost my gloves earlier in the week and despite the sun showing itself for stints during this game, it was still cold enough that I didn't want my hand constantly exposed to the cold. Instead I just leaned against the original Metropolitan Stadium flagpole with my hands in my sweater pockets:
I did, however get one picture that I think is kind of nice of the view behind me as the sun was setting:
Nothing came even close to going out to right field, but I got down to the dugout just as the game ended and managed to snag a baseball from home plate umpire, Paul Nauert:
After that, I headed over to the other side of the dugout and got Steve Soliz to toss me a ball for my seventh day. I then got Jonathan to take a picture of myself with those last two baseballs I snagged at the dugout:
And while we're mentioning Jonathan, he is my same boat in that we both generally dislike hecklers. The difference between us two is that I just like the uncreative hecklers. Jonathan, on the other hand, hates the whole idea of heckling. So much so that even though he's a Cardinals fan and is not happy with Albert Pujols having left St. Louis, when fans by us started heckling Pujols, who was then at-bat, Jonathan tried to counter it by giving Alberta positive reinforcement such as, "You're doing a great job out there" and gems of that ilk.
And after I snagged my last two baseballs, I briefly looked around to see if I could spot Tony and see how he did during the game. I assumed since I had last seen him sitting on three baseballs that I had the lead for baseballs at Target Field. On the bus I received a call from Tony and found out he had managed to more than double his total during the game and snagged five baseballs, bringing his total to eight baseballs for the game. An amazing performance that would have to make my possession of the Target Field lead wait for another day.
- 7 Balls at this game (5 pictured because I gave 2 away)
Numbers 471-477 for my "career":
- 31 Balls in 6 Games= 5.17 Balls Per Game
- 7 Balls x 23,299 Fans= 163,093 Competition Factor
- 68 straight Games with at least 1 Ball
- 18 straight Games with at least 2 Balls
- 5 straight Games with at least 3 Balls
- 4 straight Games with at least 4-6 Balls
- 86 Balls in 20 Games at Target Field= 4.30 Balls Per Game
- 19 straight Games with at least 1-2 Balls at Target Field
- 5 straight Games with at least 3 Balls at Target Field
- 4 straight Games with at least 4-6 Balls at Target Field
- Time Spent On Game 4:01-11:37= 7 Hours 36 Minutes


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We have been honored to provide you with commentary here on the Advancing Religious Freedom blog on the subjects of religious freedom, sanctity of life, and marriage and family for the past several years! Although this is the last post of ours on this site, our blogging efforts will continue at blog.alliancedefendingfreedom.org. We encourage you to bookmark that site and continue to read us!
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AUTHOR: Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Roger Kiska
ADF opened our first international office in 2012, in Vienna, Austria. Here are the top ten cases we've been a part of:
1. Taking Up Her Cross.
British Airways told Nadia Eweida, a check-in counter employee at London's Heathrow Airport, she would have to cover up a small cross necklace around her neck even though the airline allowed other employees to wear symbols of their religion, such as turbans and hijabs. ADF provided funding for the case, and ADF Legal Counsel Paul Coleman joined Allied Attorney Paul Diamond at the counsel's table during the hearings. The European Court of Human Rights upheld Eweida's right to religious freedom as contained in the European Convention on Human Rights. The historic ruling marks the first time the United Kingdom has ever been found to be in violation of Article 9 of the Convention, on freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.
2. The "Roe v. Wade of Europe."
ADF intervened as a third party before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in A., B., and C. v. Ireland, a direct challenge to Ireland's constitutional ban on abortion which could have had an impact on the abortion legislation of all 47 Council of Europe member states. As a result, in part from ADF intervention, the Grand Chamber held that no right to abortion exists under the European Convention on Human Rights. FULL POST
Posted 11/12/14 at 4:17 PM | Alliance Defending Freedom
AUTHOR: Alliance Defending Freedom President, CEO, and General Counsel Alan Sears
The showdown in Houston, Texas of recent weeks – over efforts by city officials to subpoena the communications (including sermons and private emails between congregants) of five local pastors whom officials blame for inspiring opposition to their recent public bathroom law – is drawing wider national attention to the implications of that law and others like it.
More specifically, it has people wondering what giving members of both sexes open access to the other gender's bathrooms will mean for men, women, and especially children impacted by such laws.
It's a growing problem, as witness the fact that Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys recently had to send letters to school districts in three different states – Minnesota, Wisconsin and Rhode Island – urging administrators to reject new rules requiring schools to give children – yes, children – of both genders free access to each others' bathrooms. FULL POST
Posted 11/7/14 at 5:30 PM | Alliance Defending Freedom
AUTHOR: Alliance Defending Freedom Social Content Editor Emily Conley
It's back! With the ERLC national conference, the Houston 5, and the Hitching Post pastors in Idaho, the 4 Stories round-up got bumped. But thanks to your positive feedback, I'll do my best to keep it up going forward.
Sadly, Brittany Maynard committed suicide November 1st.If you haven't heard her story, 29 year-old Brittany Maynard was diagnosed with a terminal brain cancer in January, just a year after getting married. When her doctors told her she only had six months to live, she and her husband moved to Oregon to procure life-ending drugs. In early October, she publicized her decision to commit suicide on November 1in conjunction with an assisted suicide advocacy organization called Compassion and Choices (formerly the Hemlock Society). FULL POST
Posted 11/7/14 at 4:07 PM | Alliance Defending Freedom
AUTHOR: Alliance Defending Freedom Litigation Counsel Caleb Dalton
If you get one thing out of the Sixth Circuit's recent opinion affirming that states are not constitutionally required to fundamentally alter the meaning of marriage, it should be this: people of good will may disagree on whether redefining marriage is good or bad policy, but the Constitution doesn't answer the question, and it certainly doesn't require that policy decisions be taken out of the hands of the people.
As Judge Sutton put it, "Of all the ways to resolve this question, one option is not available: a poll of the three judges on this panel, or for that matter all federal judges, about whether gay marriage is a good idea."
That said, these five points are the Sixth Circuit's opinion in a nutshell:
1. The Supreme Court already decided that states' marriage laws don't violate the Fourteenth Amendment, and lower courts are not allowed to ignore the Supreme Court. FULL POST
Posted 11/7/14 at 12:26 PM | Alliance Defending Freedom
AUTHOR: Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Web Writer Marissa Poulson
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia heard oral arguments in the case of March for Life v. Burwell this week. This case is one of the many abortion-pill mandate lawsuits that have flooded the courts since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare, but this case certainly has its own unique twist.
If you're not familiar, March for Life is a nonprofit, pro-life organization that was founded in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade to legalize abortions. March for Life believes that human life begins at conception. For this reason, the organization cannot, in good conscience, provide insurance plans covering abortion-inducing drugs that can destroy human lives in their early development. FULL POST
Posted 11/6/14 at 6:19 PM | Alliance Defending Freedom
AUTHOR: Alliance Defending Freedom President, CEO, and General Counsel Alan Sears
Over the last two weeks, I've told you about two clear threats to the religious freedom of all Americans – including you and your family – posed by recent direct and aggressive government intrusions on the legal rights of churches in Texas and Idaho. The good news: both of those threats seem to be diminishing. The bad news: other attacks on other churches continue.
The outrage at what's been happening in Houston continues, even as the city leaders there appear to be backing down. They've been under heavy political fire for enacting a law allowing members of each sex open access to the other gender's public bathrooms. Irked at the overwhelming opposition, including a slew of petitions demanding the issue be put to a vote, the mayor and city leaders filed a subpoena against five local pastors they blame for inspiring the opposition. FULL POST
Posted 11/6/14 at 10:12 AM | Alliance Defending Freedom
AUTHOR: Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Web Writer Marissa Poulson
Ryan Bomberger is a staunch pro-life advocate. He and his wife, Bethany, founded The Radiance Foundation in 2009, a life-affirming, educational organization.
He is also black. You can imagine his surprise when, in 2013, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People sued not only the foundation he worked so hard to build, but also him personally.
What was his crime, you ask? How did someone like Bomberger land on the NAACP's radar, let alone, generate enough negative attention to bring about a personal lawsuit?
"The irony never ends—the nation's second oldest civil rights group suing a black man for exercising his second most basic civil right—the freedom of speech," he said.
Bomberger wrote and published a news article that detailed the NAACP's actions promoting abortion to the black community and called attention to the disproportionate number of black babies aborted. To illustrate his point, he cleverly parodied the NAACP's name.
But the NAACP did not find it funny, and sued. Bomberger was charged with "trademark infringement, confusion and dilution." The irony was not lost on Bomberger. FULL POST
Posted 11/4/14 at 6:23 PM | Alliance Defending Freedom
AUTHOR: Alliance Defending Freedom Vice President of Digital Communications Joshua Tijerina
Last week the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Church, (ERLC) put on a national conference on The Gospel, Homosexuality, and the Future of Marriage. I attended the conference, and was excited to see if there would be any new ways they were communicating the marriage message in light of recent legal and cultural developments on the issue.
Rightly so, the message was the same, but the tone was sincerely different. ERLC tried very hard to both represent the truth of marriage, and yet try to reach out to the LGBT community. This balance is difficult, but it is right. It requires a delicate effort in order to distinguish policy and person. The policy must always represent the truth that natural marriage—being both creative and diverse—is necessary for society to grow and prosper. But each LGBT person is a life, full of emotion, fear, hope, and struggle. ERLC did not offer an answer to this balance, but the fact that we are now talking about it is significant. FULL POST
Posted 11/3/14 at 5:29 PM | Alliance Defending Freedom
AUTHOR: Alliance Defending Freedom Social Content Editor Emily Conley
The city attorney of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, now says the two pastors of The Hitching Post will not be forced to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies.
In his words, the whole thing was a "misperception."
It doesn't surprise us at all that the city is now backing away from the statements they made earlier. After all, lawsuits and massive public outcries have been known to have that effect.
To our clients Don and Evelynn Knapp, the city attorney's comments are a great relief. The Knapps faced up to six months in jail, fines of up to $1,000, or both, for declining to perform a same-sex ceremony in violation of the city's nondiscrimination public accommodation ordinance. And under the city's ordinance, each day a violation continues is a separate offense, so the potential jail time and fines were accruing rapidly since the Knapps had already declined to perform two same-sex wedding ceremonies. FULL POST


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Daniel Carter is in doubt for Sunday morning's test against Wales.
In the final hit out for the test in heavy conditions at the University of Glamorgan, Carter ran for 20 minutes before he grimaced after a crosskick when he felt some pain in his right leg.
His discomfort was apparent and he immediately swapped training bibs with Aaron Cruden and shuffled out of the practice.
The five eighths appeared to hurt his leg training at the same venue earlier in the week but there were denials about any problems.
When questioned at the team announcement today, coach Steve Hansen was emphatic there was no issue with the champion five eighths.
However it did seem unusual that Carter's projected appearance for interviews did not occur with an excuse given about some conflicting task.
After the All Blacks practice later in heavy damp weather, Hansen sent out a note which said Carter had felt a twinge in his leg when kicking during training.
He would be assessed by the medical staff in the next 24 hours and a decision on his involvement in the Millennium Stadium test would be given at the captain's run.
If the medical staff and Hansen deliver the same message they did to hooker Keven Mealamu when he damaged is calf against Italy, they will withdraw Carter from the international.
They have a 32-strong squad and do not want to tax any who have injuries or are struggling with ailments or damage at the end of a long season.
If Carter does not start his place will be taken by Cruden as the other contender Beauden Barrett has been guarding sore ribs this week.
Any news like Carter's defection will buoy Wales who are searching for their first win against the All Blacks since 1953.
The home side have also suffered an injury blow on the eve of the test.
George North has joined Wales' already lengthy casualty list when the winger was ruled out of the match with a hip injury.
The 20-year-old was injured in training earlier in the week and his place on the left wing will be filled by Scarlets teammate Liam Williams.
North has scored 11 tries in 25 tests and was considered to represent one of Wales's best hopes of breaking through the All Blacks' defence.
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Denzel Washington Attends Premiere of "Flight" in NYC
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On October 14, 2012 Robert Zemeckis' latest film "Flight" made its world premiere at the closing night of the New York Film Festival. Aside from some way too real scenes of an airplane crashing, the film plays like an after school special about the dangers of becoming an alcoholic. It's extremely predictable and considering that Robert Zemeckis has made worldwide classics such as the "Back to the Future" franchise, you'd think he'd change this to an Alan Smithee film as the plane crash is not the only disaster you will see if you check out "Flight." John Goodman, though only in the film briefly, is definitely the highlight, unless you enjoy watching Denzel Washington smoke cigarettes.
But regardless of the movie failing to take off before crashing and burning (pun definitely intended), I am grateful for the experience and had fun. Plus, I even got to meet a few awesome stars at the premiere. See who after the jump.


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Celebrity Cars
Two Tesla Roadsters Owned by Red Hot Chili Peppers: For Sale on AutoTrader
- Flea and Anthony Kiedis owned these Teslas
- They bought the all-electric cars in 2008
- Both are available at CNC Motors in California
Although the Red Hot Chili Peppers are known for their rock n' roll lifestyles, it seems they also have a soft spot for the environment. That's proven by the fact that two all-electric Tesla Roadsters formerly owned by band members Flea and Anthony Kiedis are currently for sale on AutoTrader.com at CNC Motors in Ontario, California.
The first Tesla Roadster is a black 2008 model that's covered around 10,000 miles since its delivery in late 2008. That one belongs to Anthony Kiedis, the band's American-born front man and primary lyricist.
Sharing CNC's showroom is a gray Roadster, also a 2008 model, with around 14,000 miles on it. That one belongs to guitarist Flea, who helped found the Red Hot Chili Peppers with Kiedis in the early 1980s. Both are available for $69,999.
"They traded them in because they weren't using them much," said Fraiser, a salesperson at CNC Motors. "Now they have Fiskers, which are much more user friendly."
While Kiedis and Flea (whose real name is Michael Balzary) may have lost interest in driving their small, low-slung Roadsters, the two put a surprising amount of miles on the vehicles during their ownership. Though their odometers suggest that they only covered a few thousand miles per year, the Roadster's limitations -- including its two-seat setup, cramped cabin and 100-mile electric range -- make it difficult to drive often. Many examples are owned by collectors and are garaged virtually all the time.
Despite the relatively high mileage of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Teslas, Fraser says both were well maintained and look new. They're also the least expensive Tesla Roadsters on AutoTrader.com, meaning drivers interested in the earth-saving sports car--or those looking for the ultimate piece of Red Hot Chili Peppers memorabilia--may want to consider calling CNC Motors to stake their claim.
What it means to you: If you're in the market for a Tesla, consider splurging on one, or both, of these to own a piece of rolling RHCP memorabilia.
Would you buy a Tesla Roadster driven by the Red Hot Chili Peppers? Tell us in the comments below.


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Guilty Gear with persona themes.
I hate when fighting games give characters varying levels of health and damage resistance, it's so fucking stupid.
This game was seriously made for persona fans only
however most serious fighting gamers are anime fans, so they'll probably flock to it.


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Body Composition Changes in Women
Anecdotal reports suggest that women might experience body composition changes (e.g. breast enlargement, central obesity, "buffalo hump" and/or facial and limb wasting) at a slightly higher frequency than those observed in men. HIV disease itself, or possibly therapies to treat HIV, may contribute to these changes, as well as other changes in how the body processes fat, sugars and proteins (called metabolic processes). Some early studies are beginning to add weight to the reports of differences based on gender.
At the recent San Diego conference on body composition changes and metabolic processes (called lipodystrophy), Dr. Garg of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center presented an overview of non-HIV related lipodystrophy syndromes. He provided participants with a broader context for looking at inherited and acquired lipodystrophy, what is known about them and how they develop. Interestingly, while these conditions are very rare, acquired lipodystrophy in people who are not HIV-positive appears more common in women -- affecting only one man for every three women. The reason for this gender difference is unknown.
What the Studies Show
In a large study, known as the SALSA study, which specifically looked at lipodystrophy, 55% of 140 men and 33% of 30 women reported changes in body composition after starting anti-HIV therapy. The kinds of changes differed between men and women. Men more frequently noted only loss of body fat, whereas women more commonly reported only gaining fat. Moreover, women maintained normal lipid levels (a laboratory marker of circulating fat) while men typically showed abnormal lipid levels. Another observation from this study was that only a few people on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for less than a year reported changes in body composition whereas about 50% of the participants who were on HAART for one to three years reported changes.
Another study from Milan, Italy included 92 men and 96 women, none of whom received a protease inhibitor or NNRTI. In this study 26% of women and about 7% of men experienced changes in body composition, demonstrating that these changes do not strictly relate to the use of protease inhibitors. Women had a five times higher risk of developing fat redistribution, with the largest differences being breast enlargement (14.6% women, 0% men) and loss of weight in legs.
A French study that included 624 people (84% men) also showed evidence of gender differences in body changes. All participants received triple-drug therapy (HAART). Breast enlargement was observed in 49% of women and only 15% of men, and central obesity was observed in 67% of women and 48% of men.
These studies suggest that gender differences may exist in the incidence and prevalence of body composition changes associated with HIV disease and/or anti-HIV therapies. Moreover, the types of changes that occur may differ between men and women. Women may be more likely to experience breast enlargement, for example, while men may be more likely to experience fat loss and laboratory abnormalities (i.e. abnormal lipid levels). If fat accumulation proves more common among women, then risks associated with certain kinds of fat accumulation, such as diabetes, may also be more common among women. However, it very important to recognize that these studies, like all studies of lipodystrophy so far, may be hampered by imprecise definitions, inconsistent measurement methods and the relatively small number of women who were followed. There may indeed be real differences between men and women in this regard, but the current round of studies should not be seen as conclusive proof of this. Prospective, controlled studies with adequate numbers of men and women must be conducted under a single definition of lipodystrophy before hard conclusions can be reached.
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The third Dentistry from the Heart event put on by the Clintonville practice of Dr. Kvitko, Metnes and Associates isn't until June 14, but Dr. Brian H. Kvitko is already starting to fret.
The third Dentistry from the Heart event put on by the Clintonville practice of Dr. Kvitko, Metnes and Associates isn't until June 14, but Dr. Brian H. Kvitko is already starting to fret.
He's worried he won't have enough dentists, hygienists, dental assistant students and others on hand for the marathon of free care to be offered to those in need. It's been an uphill battle, Kvitko said, to get the dentists who turned out the first year or those who came on board last year to re-up for the third go-round.
"At the end of the second event, I was convinced we were going to do a third, but as time is growing closer, I'm beginning to wonder what I've gotten myself into," Kvitko said. "We have to reinvent the wheel every year.
"I know we have time, but I'm starting to feel like we're running out of time."
Dentistry from the Heart is a national nonprofit organization that was established in Florida in 2007 and has grown to hundreds of events each year across the country. Kvitko met Dr. Vincent Monticciolo, the New Port Richey dentist who launched the charity, at a conference in November 2010, and decided to stage his own Dentistry from the Heart event at his Clintonville offices, 4308 N. High St.
As the date for his second Dentistry from the Heart approached last year, Kvitko spoke of why he wanted to put himself and the other volunteers through a grueling 12 hours of providing dental care to those in need:
"It was probably the greatest thing I think I've ever been involved in."
But gearing up for the third time around is, Kvitko said, once again fraught with challenges both familiar and new.
"Things that we had lined up, we found that we don't have lined up -- things like tents," Kvitko said. "The first-year source didn't pan out for year two and the second-year source might not pan out for the third year. I keep pursuing it."
He also keeps pursuing other dentists to volunteer so that every hour from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 14 will be covered.
"We've been very careful and very thorough in giving thanks to all the dentists ... to make sure it wasn't just my practice," Kvitko said.
The website drkvitkocharitablefund.wildapricot.org seeks dentists, hygienists, clinical and support staff to volunteer for the event, along with "anyone else willing to give their time for the day."
Last year, Kvitko recalled, the Whittaker Dental Group on nearby West Cooke Road opened up five of its eight chairs to Dentistry from the Heart patients. Kvitko said he wasn't certain Dr. Erin Whittaker of the practice knew just how much of a commitment participation was going to mean, so he didn't know what to expect when she came up to him at the end of the exhausting day.
"I'm thinking, here's where I'm going to be told, 'Don't ever call me again,' but instead what she said was, 'I've been in practice for 18 years and this is the most fulfilled I've ever felt,' " Kvitko said. "So that kind of emboldened me to just keep asking, keep asking."


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LOS ANGELES — Sandra Bullock's recent encounter with a stalker in her home reads like a scene from a scary movie in newly released documents, painting a portrait of an obsessed fan who described himself as her "husband."
Joshua James Corbett, 39, was later found to have a stash of illegal weapons including two fully automatic rifles and a machine gun at his home. But he was unarmed when he broke into Bullock's home, affidavits in the case said.
Investigators said the sleeping actress was awakened at 6:30 a.m. on June 8 by banging noises, opened her bedroom door and saw a dark-clad stranger moving toward the stairs.
Bullock, who has portrayed brave, strong women on screen, took quick action, locking the door and summoning police.
"Sandy, I'm sorry!" the man shouted as he was being taken away. "Don't press charges."
Police determined Corbett had scaled the gates of the home and forced open a locked sunroom glass door. He remains in jail awaiting trial and could face more than seven years in prison.
The incident shocked Hollywood and resurrected memories of other stars plagued by stalkers. Actress Rebecca Schaeffer was slain by a stalker in the 1980s and her death led to tightened laws to make stalking a crime and keep stalkers away from their prey.
Madonna, Steven Spielberg, Ryan Seacrest, Paris Hilton and others became stalking victims but were not harmed.
The writings of Corbett, detailed in a search warrant affidavit filed by the Bullock case investigators, revealed the depth of his obsession. Many stalkers have been ordered to undergo psychological counseling as part of their sentences.
The newly released affidavits gave the first detailed account of what happened inside Bullock's home.
Corbett had a letter he had written to the actress the day before the break-in professing his love for her and insisting he was her husband and the father of her son.
"I love you. You are very special to me and without you in my life there is only misery," said the letter....You are my girl!...You are my wife by law, the law of God and you belong to me and me to you."
Corbett revealed he had been watching Bullock's movements, saw her return home from an American Film Institute gala on June 5 and wished he could follow her inside the gates to her house. "I will be waiting by those gates when you decide to open them to me...," he wrote.
At another point, he told the actress, "You are so hot and intelligent, lissome and taught (sic)."
The letter was signed, "Your husband, Joshua James Corbett."
The police affidavit said Bullock arrived home about 1 a.m., showered and went to bed. She was awakened early the next morning by banging noises she thought were coming from her third-floor workout room. The sound then shifted to the living room and she became concerned for her safety, the affidavit said.
Police said Corbett was walking down the stairs when they arrived. He acknowledged breaking in, they said, and told them he was trying to alert Bullock that her security was not impervious to intruders. He said he didn't want to upset Bullock and thought she would not be home.
The question of why Corbett was stockpiling arms at his home and at an airport hangar remained unanswered.


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Game of the Year – 2014 Arcade Sushi Fan Choice Awards
The 2014 Arcade Sushi Fan Choice Awards are here, and with it comes your opportunity to give your input on the greatest games of the past year. Without further ado, take a gander at the nominees for Best Game of 2013.
There were plenty of strong candidates for the Best Game of 2013 this year, but like the Highlander, there can be only one true title to rule them all. We already broke down our best of the best, but now it's up to you to let us know what you thought of the 2013's efforts. Did The Last of Us make a mark on your soul, or was BioShock Infinite the pinnacle of gaming last year? Did Grand Theft Auto 5 live up to the hype, or was it outshined by Gone Home's heart?
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by Matt Dalby, sports information graduate assistant
GREENWOOD, S.C. – The No. 14 Georgia College men's tennis squad (4-5, 0-4 PBC) were unable to get much going Tuesday afternoon against the No. 10 Lander University Bearcats (12-2, 3-1 PBC), falling by a score of 7-2.
The Bobcats picked up an early victory from the likes of No. 14 Jerome Leborgne (Coordimanche, France) and Johan Wadstein (Helsingborg, Sweden), who defeated Vincent Verpeaux and Adam Jonsson 9-8 at the top doubles spot. The Bobcat duo improves to 7-2 on the year.
Kasper Konyves (Helsingborg, Sweden) and Tyler Franks (Greensboro, Ga.) battled at the second position, eventually falling 8-4 to Oscar Axelsson and Ross Armstrong, while the tandem of Leo Bernardes (Sao Paulo, Brazil) and Wictor Andersson (Karlskoga, Sweden) lost to Paul-Henri Arrigoni and Samuel Poutignat 8-2.
Bernardes was able to pick up the lone Bobcat singles victory, taking down Jonsson quickly 6-2, 6-1. One of two seniors on the squad, Bernardes is now 6-3 in singles action this season.
Unfortunately, this would be all the Bobcats would muster as No. 13 Leborgne dropped a heartbreaking tiebreaker 6-7, 7-5, 11-9 to Verpeaux at the first slot.
Wadstein didn't fare much better falling to No. 15 Arrigoni in the second 6-4, 6-2, as did Alex Schubert (Frankfurt, Germany) 6-1, 6-4 to Diego Zeggara in fourth singles.
Franks played a tough match with Axelsson in the sixth slot, but was unable to gain control of the match dropping it 7-5, 6-4. Rounding out the scoring for the Bearcats was Poutignat who topped Konyves in fourth singles 7-5, 6-4.
GC will look to pick up their first Peach Belt Conference (PBC) victory of the season when they host Georgia Southwestern State University Saturday, March 24 at 1 p.m.
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Pay-per-views are always a hot topic of debate here in the PWI office. From people proclaiming outlandish surprises to the slightly jaded older guys like Matt Brock who refuse to believe any real surprises exist anymore. With that being said, we've decided to compile some of the predictions from our writers and editorial staff and throw 'em up on here.
Let us know what you think about our "expert" picks. Agree? Disagree? Only you have the power to let us know where our heads really are. Also, don't forget to check back on Sunday during the Royal Rumble PPV as Managing Editor Jeff Ruoss will keep a running blog going of all the happenings of the biggest wrestling organizations first big show of the year.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the predictions from our contributing writers Brady Hicks (BH), AL Alven (AA), and Louie Dee (LD), senior writers Frank Ingiosi (FI) , Dan Murphy (DM), Al Castle (AC) and our very own Editor-in-Chief Frank Krewda (FK).
The PWI Editorial Staff
ECW championship
Christian (C) vs. Ezekiel Jackson
BH - Christian is the best on ECW ... PERIOD. I don't see the point in him losing the belt to anybody other than that Zack Ryder guy, and only because he's ready to step up to Raw or Smackdown.
AA - Christian has been a terrific champion holding the ECW strap for a WWE-era record six months. He's overdue for a promotion, especially with WrestleMania right around the corner. Jackson has emerged as a monster, and is primed to take the next step.
LD - I think Big Zeke takes it and wins the title. Why? Well, two reasons: A) He has William Regal by his side, and B) It's youth movement time.
FI - Regal interferes and we have a new champion.
DM - I'm calling for Ezekiel Jackson to take the ECW title, leading to a Jackson/William Regal feud and freeing Christian for a jump to either Raw or Smackdown.
AC - Christian's due for a promotion to Raw or Smackdown, but Ezekiel is far too green and unsophisticated in the ring to carry the ECW brand.
FK - Christian will retain by DQ after Regal & Kozlov interfere on Jackson's behalf.
With a vote of 4-2, the tribe has spoken. Ezekiel Jackson will take the ECW title from Christian, at least in our opinion.
Women's championship
Michelle McCool (C) vs. Mickie James
BH - Part of me was expecting Maria to turn on her friend and join with Team McCool. Since that hasn't happened in recent weeks, I'm going to go with Mickie James FINALLY getting her revenge.
AA - McCool and her cohort, Layla, have humiliated "Piggy James" at every turn for months now. Some sort of retribution for James, even if it comes in the form of a win here and a brief title reign, is likely.
LD - This issue is still going on? Could've fooled me with all the TV time they get. Maybe this is the blowoff; either way, I'll take Mickie. There are more heel Divas on SmackDown to challenge her anyway.
DM - This is the hardest to predict for me. Common sense would dictate that Mickie gets the last laugh after all the taunting, but if WWE truly is upset with Mickie's so-called weight gain (and for my money, she is by far the most attractive woman on the WWE roster, so this whole weight issue seems completely ridiculous to me), then I see McCool getting the win. After all, WWE is a company that seems to get its jollies from publicly humiliating its talent.
WINNER: MICHELLE McCOOL
AC - Basic storytelling dictates that the good guy - or gal, in this case - wins in the end. And you don't get much more sympathetic than a cute little farm girl being teased about her weight. But considering WWE's past track record, I think the message being sent here isn't, "Be proud of who you are," but rather, "Hit the gym, ladies." And so evil will triumph over good in this one.
WINNER: MICHELLE McCOOL
FK - Piggy, despite her new country music career, is a very sympathetic figure right now, so she'll get the belt-and turn heel somehow.
With a vote of 5-1 in favor of Mickie James, our council is pretty solidified on who is walking out of the Rumble with the belt. What about you?
World championship
The Undertaker (C) vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.
BH - Look for 'Taker to retain his title. At this point, The Undertaker needs the title much more than Rey. Retaining it at WrestleMania is a different story ...
AA - Obviously, 'Taker is set for another showdown with Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania, but a title doesn't need to be on the line for that to happen. So, we're likely to see a new champion here. Best guess is that Batista gets inserted into the match by Vickie Guerrero, and walks away with the belt. Either way, poor Rey doesn't have a chance.
LD - Neither man is what they were 10, five, or even three years ago. And if this were the Rey of yesteryear, I'd say he has a puncher's chance. But he can't fly around the ring as well anymore, and that's about the only way he'd be able to tackle 'Taker's ground game.
FI - With a little help from Batista, The Undertaker takes this one.
DM - Of course, if WWE is building to Michaels vs. Undertaker, there's little chance 'Taker will drop the belt to Rey Mysterio. I expect a DQ finish involving Batista, leading to the inevitable three-way match at No Way Out.
AC - The winner of this match may depend a lot on its placement in the card. If it goes on before the 30-Man Rumble match, then the Undertaker must hold on to his title in order to make Shawn Michaels' pursuit of victory dramatic. But if it goes on after the Rumble match, it might be even more dramatic for Michaels to win the Rumble, only to have the Undertaker lose the world title later in the night. There goes Michaels' WrestleMania rematch. But I'd bet on the former.
FK - 'Taker's banged up and it makes sense for him to work even fewer dates. Besides, he called out Shawn last week on Raw. I expect WWE to build the HBK-UT for 'Mania, plus Rey has tons of heels to defend the title against on Smackdown.
With a vote of 3-2 with a very oddly placed vote for Batista, The Undertaker gets the nod to hang on to the big gold belt.
WWE championship
Sheamus (C) vs. Randy Orton
BH - I expect Sheamus has to lose his championship at some point, but I don't think it will be on this night, and to another rulebreaker. I see Sheamus enjoying a run until WrestleMania, to help establish him as a force on Raw.
AA - Devoid of much build, this comes off as a placeholder match, basically a way to kill time until WrestleMania. WWE has invested too much in Sheamus to have him lose here. Plus, Orton is a stale figure in the main event scene. Sheamus gets another feather in his cap and Orton moves on to, um, something else ...
LD - As conniving as Orton is (especially with Legacy around), I have a feeling that there's too much volatility in the situation with Orton, Sheamus, Kofi Kingston, and John Cena. Someone's bound to get involved and it's going to cost Orton.
DM - I see Sheamus getting an upset, "flukey" type victory over Randy Orton, but my Celtic brother will drop the belt prior to 'Mania.
AC - There's no question that Randy Orton will wear world title gold again by the end of the year, but this doesn't look like his best opportunity to win back his belt. This match seems to be more about testing the waters for Orton's eventual turn into a full-fledged fan favorite. And nothing spells sympathy like being robbed of a world title victory. This may be a sort of passing of the torch from WWE's current top villain to its future one.
FK - Orton will win with help from Cody Rhodes to help lead to an Orton-DiBiase WrestleMania.
Another one sided vote here as the pale-skinned Celtic Warrior seems to be on track to keep his title, at least in our eyes, with a vote of 5-1.
Royal Rumble
BH - Only a handful of names are being tossed around as possible winners. One wrestler who nobody seems to be talking about is Edge. I believe Edge will leapfrog his rival, Chris Jericho, to earn the WrestleMania title shot. And if WWE can find a way to get the World title around Jericho's waist, this could be one of the most intense - and certainly well built - WrestleMania main events in many years.
AA - One of these years, it would be great to see an out-of-left field winner. As it is this year, I see only John Cena, Shawn Michaels, and Triple-H as realistic possibilities. Cena won the Rumble as a surprise entrant two years ago. And HBK seems too obvious, given his recent interaction with the Undertaker. Triple-H winning may seem obvious on many levels as well, but the potential of a Wrestlemania title match against Sheamus brings this outcome into focus.
LD - My heart says Jericho or Punk, my gut says Triple-H. While I'd love to see one of the young guns get the push, it's been "whose turn is it anyway?" among the big names in the Rumble the past five or six years. Jericho and/or Edge are about the only "top" guys who haven't won the Rumble. If Edge is back, I think he and Jericho have a built in 'Mania match waiting to happen so there goes that idea. HHH won the Rumble the "longest" time ago so I think he takes it.
FI- Call it a reversal of fate, as Shawn Michaels will get screwed by his old partner, Triple-H when all is said and done.
DM - I have no interest in seeing Shawn Michaels face The Undertaker at WrestleMania again. There's little chance a rematch will be able to top last year's Match of the Year, and I'd much rather see the streak on the line against a younger star where a win over "The Dead Man" would mean much more. So, since Michaels/'Taker is the match I'd prefer not to see, I expect it to happen.
AC - Fifteen years after he won his first Royal Rumble match, Shawn Michaels will once again stand alone in the ring at the end of the night. And in doing so he will not only have guaranteed himself a WrestleMania world title match, but likely also his equally-coveted 'Mania rematch with the Undertaker. How will Triple-H react to this, especially if he is the last one to be eliminated by Michaels? That's good, old-fashioned wrestling intrigue right there.
FK - I've already said it, but Ted DiBiase Jr. will take home the win. This will set up the separation from Orton he needs to split up Legacy and set up a WrestleMania showdown.
WINNER: TED DiBIASE JR.
So the final votes are in. In possibly the toughest match in WWE to predict, we have a prediction. One vote for Edge, two for Michaels, and one for DiBiase Jr. stretch out our votes just enough that three for Triple-H give him a solid victory, at least if our votes actually counted for anything.
There you have it. PWI's crack board of writers and editors have taken their time to set up some predictions, how do you think the Rumble will play out? Feel free to comment on our predictions and overall outcomes. And don't forget to check back on Sunday during the Royal Rumble for an updated running blog of all the what not that takes place in Atlanta, Georgia!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Royal Rumble Predictions
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- brady said...
In the words of Dolph Ziggler, "I am perfection..."
- February 1, 2010 at 12:33 PM
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