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Platform: Xbox One (reviewed), Windows PC (coming soon)
Developer: PopCap Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release: December 8, 2013
If you want to make a tried and tested game mechanic feel fresh without reinventing it, the key, it seems, is simply to wait six or seven years between instalments in a series.
That's what Electronic Arts Inc.'s PopCap studio has done with Peggle 2, which comes more than half a dozen years after the original Peggle was released way back in February of 2007. Believe it or not, the first game was initially released on Windows PC in the middle of the President George W. Bush's second term. It predates the iPhone.
But while the world has changed in the intervening years, Peggle's peg-popping action hasn't.
The act of shooting a ball at a precisely selected angle, then waiting for luck to run its course as gravity pulls it ever downward, bouncing off a maze of pegs along the way – in a manner still gratifyingly akin to The Price Is Right's Plinko mini-game – is virtually identical to what it was all the way back in the days when you were still wondering what the heck Lost was all about.
And I have no beef with that.
I just wish it lasted a little longer.
The setup is pretty much the same as it was in the original.
Players work through a series of levels overseen by a handful of Peggle Masters each with their own quirky personalities and powers, such as a gnome that charges balls with lightning energy and a yeti that makes pegs slip and slide around as if on ice.
My favourite of the masters, though, is Jeff. He's a lazy troll-like creature who – as hinted by his name – is basically a monster version of the Dude from The Big Lebowski. He's a fountain of quips pretty much directly pilfered from the Coen Brothers' classic comedy, and his special ability – launching a giant rock that crushes all pegs in its path – is easily the most useful in the game (if not necessarily the one that leads to the highest scores).
The boards, pegs and objectives, meanwhile, will prove familiar to anyone who played the first game.
Your main goal is to use your allotment of balls to hit all of the orange pegs found scattered amid a sea of blue pegs. Randomly generated purple pegs act as score multipliers, while hitting a green peg enables your Peggle Master's power. Brick shaped pegs are back, too, and when lined up in rows make it possible to execute more of those satisfying, score-escalating slides that were so much fun in the first game.
While luck plays a large role, I was a little unfair when I said that you just shoot and hope for the best. Strategy is required. Whether it's shaving off pegs one by one by skimming them and landing your ball in the bucket at the bottom of the screen as it passes by (earning yourself a free ball in the process) or lining up the perfect ricochet, if you don't plan your shots well your chances of succeeding are slim.
Indeed, only tactical players will find themselves in a position to properly concentrate on each level's bonus objectives, such as reaching a certain score or clearing out all the blue pegs as well as the orange, which results in "ultra extreme fever" and a massive score bonus.
But again, if you've played the original Peggle, all of this probably seems a little like deja vu. You might be wondering, then, what — aside from the new Peggle Masters' powers — has changed?
Some levels feature new armoured pegs, which require a couple of hits rather than just one. You'll also encounter the occasional pinball machine-like circular bumper that gives your ball an extra boost when bouncing off it. And the range of perky level completion music has been expanded beyond Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" to include a few other symphonic classics.
Really, though, this is just an exercise in giving Peggle-starved fans more of what they loved in the original game. And as one of those fans, I'm mostly okay with that. It's been quite a while since I played Peggle, and I've long craved a second fix.
Peggle 2 is currently an Xbox One exclusive, and will almost certainly become the fledgling console's top-selling downloadable title in short order.
It deserves the honour. It's incredibly easy to play, and it's fair to say only grinches and curmudgeons won't be swayed at least a little by its colourful ball blasting action and joyous celebratory music.
It's just a shame it's so short.
There are only about half as many masters here as in the original. I worked through every level in the primary mode in under four hours.
Granted, there's some replay value to be had going after those often tricky optional objectives. Also in working through trial stages unlocked after finishing all of a Peggle Master's levels, which require some fancy shooting and occasionally task you to finish a level with a low score, which can be surprisingly challenging.
A customizable online mode that pits players in simultaneous play on their own boards against one another helps extend the action a bit further, but it's mostly just a novelty. I don't expect many people will organize online Peggle 2 parties, and playing a puzzle game against strangers isn't as much fun. Pity there's no local splitscreen play.
So, as it did with the original Peggle, PopCap has left us wanting more.
I just hope we don't need to wait another seven years for the threequel.


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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) — an irregular or quivering heartbeat — affects more than 2.2 million Americans. It's the most frequently diagnosed form of cardiac arrhythmia.
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Atrial fibrillation is an irregular, rapid heart rate. The condition is often referred to as "AFib" or "AF."
During atrial fibrillation, the heart's two upper chambers (the atria) quiver — instead of beating effectively — out of coordination with the two lower chambers (the ventricles). This may lead to palpitations, shortness of breath, weakness, and a variety of other symptoms.
Although atrial fibrillation itself is usually not life-threatening, it can increase the risk of serious complications, including stroke. For some people, episodes of AFib come and go (paroxysmal), while for others, the condition doesn't go away (persistent).
Changes in your heart, as a result of heart disease or high blood pressure, can often cause atrial fibrillation.
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At any age, your risk for atrial fibrillation is increased if you have a history of:
Although atrial fibrillation itself usually isn't life-threatening, it can lead to complications.
It causes blood to be pumped improperly, resulting in pooling or clotting. If a blood clot moves to an artery in the brain, it can lead to stroke.
In fact, about 15 percent of all strokes occur in people who have atrial fibrillation.
Untreated atrial fibrillation can also lead to other serious, potentially life-threatening conditions, including:
When you arrive for your initial appointment, you'll meet with a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, who will ask about your medical history and atrial fibrillation.
You'll receive:
Next, you'll meet with a doctor from the UPMC Center for Atrial Fibrillation. This doctor will explain your treatment options and together, you will develop a plan of care. This may be based on your duration of AFIb, symptoms, and past medical history.
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The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute's specialty centers and programs provide the latest research and treatment options for people with atrial fibrillation.
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The heart is a pump. Like any pump, it requires a timer. Atrial fibrillation happens when the timer inefficiently beats faster.
Episodes of atrial fibrillation (AFib) can be chronic or can come and go.
Although it usually isn't a direct cause of death, atrial fibrillation should be taken seriously. It may cause serious life-altering illness, such as stroke.
AFib can cause a fast heartbeat, sometimes reaching as high as 170 beats per minute.
Atrial fibrillation may be occasional, or paroxysmal, with symptoms coming and going over time. Persistent atrial fibrillation causes the heart rhythm to consistently remain abnormal. Some people may not notice symptoms of AFib at all.
A fluttering, quivering feeling in the chest is common in people with atrial fibrillation. Others may experience signs and symptoms including:
Atrial fibrillation is a complex disease often missed in routine exams. Many times, a diagnosis uncovers other heart–related problems.
Although feeling your pulse may be enough for your doctor at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute to suspect atrial fibrillation, you'll still need to undergo a thorough physical exam and evaluation.
Following your exam, your doctor may order additional tests and procedures to help confirm a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation.
Diagnostic tests for atrial fibrillation may include:
Testing results
Your doctor or nurse will tell you when to expect your test results and will call you when they're available.
A healthy lifestyle can help prevent or minimize many heart conditions. To reduce your risk of atrial fibrillation:
To make an appointment with an atrial fibrillation specialist at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, complete an appointment request form, call 1-844-484-2342 (HVI-AFIB), or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Each case of atrial fibrillation is unique and requires personalized treatment. Your atrial fibrillation treatment will likely depend on the severity of your symptoms and how long you've had the condition. The goals of treatment include:
At the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute's Center for Atrial Fibrillation, we are confident we can find the right treatment for you.
Your doctor may suggest one or more of the following treatment options:
Doctors can control some less severe cases of atrial fibrillation with medicine. Different medicines produce different results.
Anticoagulants or blood thinners used to prevent clot formation and help reduce risk of stroke:
Rate control medicines used to slow the heart rate, such as:
Rhythm control medicines used to maintain a regular heart rhythm:
Depending on your individual case, our experts at the UPMC Center for Atrial Fibrillation can determine whether medical management is right for you.
Cardioversion is a noninvasive procedure that restores the heart's normal rhythm with electrical shock or chemical intervention.
The Cardiac Electrophysiology Program at UPMC's Heart and Vascular Institute performs electrical and chemical cardioversion procedures for atrial fibrillation and other heart arrhythmias.
Electrical cardioversion:
Chemical cardioversion uses medicine to achieve the same effect.
Some cases of atrial fibrillation require regulation of the heart's functions. Pacemakers and defibrillators are small devices that help control how the heart beats.
Your UPMC doctor may recommend implanting one of these devices to treat your atrial fibrillation.
If you have severe atrial fibrillation and have not responded to other treatments, the experts at UPMC's Center for Atrial Fibrillation may recommend surgery.
When other less invasive therapies have been unable to effectively treat atrial fibrillation, or when structural changes of the heart exist — such as enlarged heart chambers or the presence of a leaking valve — surgery may be a more favorable option for long term outcome.
The MAZE procedure is the gold standard open surgical approach to treat atrial fibrillation.
In the MAZE procedure, surgeons use tiny incisions in the heart to create a maze-like pattern of scars in the atria. These scars block the transmission of erratic electrical impulses.
Our surgeons are known for their expertise in the MAZE procedure. Our research and practice have helped evolve this form of therapy for atrial fibrillation.
For selected patients, surgeons perform the MAZE procedure using a minimally invasive approach that does not involve opening the breast bone.
Important benefits of minimally invasive surgery for atrial fibrillation:
- Offers the exclusion of the main region of the heart that has been responsible for stroke in atrial fibrillation — the left atrial appendage (appendix of the heart).
- Allows many patients to be safely taken off of long term Warfarin (Coumadin®) following the MAZE procedure.
For selected patients who may not be candidates for MAZE surgery and medically cannot take anticoagulants, such as Warfarin (Coumadin®), surgeons perform a minimally invasive approach to close off or ligate the left atrial appendage (or the appendix of the heart).
A minimally invasive procedure called ablation can help the heart achieve and maintain a normal rhythm.
Ablation removes or destroys (ablates) a small amount of tissue responsible for the abnormal heart rhythm of atrial fibrillation.
Specialists at the Center for Atrial Fibrillation are experts at ablation techniques and have authored book chapters and research publications on the subject.
During ablation therapy, the doctor:
The Watchman device offers an alternative to blood thinner medications to lower the risk of stroke in some people with AFib.
The Watchman is a parachute-shaped, implanted device that closes off the left atrial appendage, the area of the heart most commonly linked to clot formation that could lead to stroke in people with AFib.
Many people take blood thinner medications to lower their stroke risk, but blood thinners are not safe for everyone. Some people, including those with AFib not caused be heart valve disease, who have an increased risk of stroke and who cannot safely take blood thinners, may be candidates for the Watchman device.
During a Watchman procedure, your doctor:
The procedure typically takes a little more than an hour to perform. Over time, scar tissue forms around the device, permanently closing off the left atrial appendage.
Our doctors also are internationally recognized for their research into the underlying causes of arrhythmia and in using their discoveries to develop improved methods for diagnosing and treating atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias.
To make an appointment with an atrial fibrillation specialist at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, complete an appointment request form, call 1-844-484-2342 (HVI-AFIB), or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
When you find out you have atrial fibrillation (AFib), you can turn to the UPMC Center for Atrial Fibrillation to learn more. We believe strongly that education makes a difference in recovery.
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By understanding your condition, you can move into a more proactive role, where you can make changes and actively participate in your treatment.
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During your visit with us, you'll receive a binder full of information about atrial fibrillation — not just about the condition in general, but about your particular situation.
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The Darkness perform at Club Nokia on Oct. 24
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The Darkness At Club Nokia
Welcome to The Set List. Here you'll find the latest concert recaps for many of your favorite, or maybe not so favorite, artists. Our bloggers will do their best to provide you with every detail of the show, from which songs were on the set list to what the artist was wearing to which out-of-control fan made a scene. Hey, it'll be like you were there. And if you like what you read, we'll even let you know where you can catch the artist on tour. Feel free to drop us a comment and let us know your concert experience. Oh, and rock on.
By Jamie Harvey
Los Angeles
I was standing at the front of Club Nokia shrouded in darkness. As Thin Lizzy's "The Boys Are Back In Town" blasted through the speakers, the lights went up and four tall, lanky figures emerged onstage dressed in variations of leather and cloth. It was my third time seeing British glam rock band the Darkness this year, and they opened with "Every Inch Of You," the lead track from their latest album, Hot Cakes.
Seeing the Darkness live is like seeing an arena show on the small stage — they've just got that presence. I consider frontman Justin Hawkins to be my generation's Freddie Mercury. Next came a pair of songs from their debut album, 2003's Permission To Land, "Black Shuck" and "Growing On Me," the latter of which had the crowd clapping on command. "One Way Ticket" featured a cowbell intro that typifies the band's tongue-in-cheek sense of humor.
"Nothing's Gonna Stop Us" could be the theme song for the Darkness, who are in full force after news of a near breakup emerged in 2006. Hawkins introduced the crowd-favorite "Get Your Hands Off My Woman" by revealing it's a song about rage.
Aside from eloquently singing about rage, the Darkness have penned some fantastic love songs that inject serious and straightforward thoughts with an element of humor. They performed "Love Is Not The Answer" and "Love Is Only A Feeling," both of which speak to the lighter side of one of the world's most complicated emotions.
Next was "Friday Night," a song about pining for the days of simple high school love. "God, the way she moves me to write bad poetry," Hawkins sang. For their only cover of the night, the Darkness performed Radiohead's "Street Spirit (Fade Out)," which also appears on Hot Cakes. While covers can be tricky, the Darkness handled it phenomenally. The melancholy nature of the original song surrendered to driving guitars and Hawkins' soaring vocals. "Fade out again!" he commanded.
"Kiss my arse, kiss my arse goodbye," we sang as the Darkness played their most motivating song, "Stuck In A Rut." Dan Hawkins' guitar playing on this song was especially brilliant. Before leaving the stage, the band performed their most popular song, "I Believe In A Thing Called Love," which had us clapping and singing along.
The encore featured two of my favorite Darkness songs, "Hazel Eyes" and "Love On The Rocks With No Ice." The end of the night was accompanied by Hawkins' usual trek around the floor while straddling a security guard's shoulders. I find it interesting that the Darkness closed with these songs because, comparatively, they aren't as upbeat. But perhaps they were preparing us to go back into the real world.
Set List
"Every Inch Of You"
"Black Shuck"
"Growing On Me"
"She's Just A Girl, Eddie"
"One Way Ticket"
"Nothing's Gonna Stop Us"
"Get Your Hands Off My Woman"
"Love Is Not The Answer"
"Love Is Only A Feeling"
"Friday Night"
"Everybody Have A Good Time"
"Street Spirit (Fade Out)" (Radiohead cover)
"Givin' Up"
"Stuck In A Rut"
"I Believe In A Thing Called Love"
"With A Woman"
"Hazel Eyes"
"Love On The Rocks With No Ice"
(Jamie Harvey lives in Los Angeles and is the rock community blogger for GRAMMY.com. She has attended and written about more than 500 shows since 2007. You can follow her musical adventures at www.hardrockchick.com.)


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There's a dog in Florence with no family. Neighbors have been feeding him over the fence for several months, since the dog's family moved away and left him in the backyard.
Ali Johnson, who lives down the street from the dog, also has been feeding him when she can, along with several other neighbors.
"It seems a lot of people get a dog that they have no intentions of caring for," she said. "I was hesitant to do anything for fear of causing problems for a neighbor, but every dog deserves better than that."
The dog is sweet and attention-loving, greeting anyone who passes his yard at the fence with a toothy smile and wagging tail. Currently the dog is not much underweight because of the neighbors' efforts, and it has an area to get out of the weather.
Johnson said the dog has been neglected for several months now, and she has contacted the city office about doing something about him.
"We're trying to get the situation resolved," Florence City Clerk Janet Robinson said. "The neighbors have been taking care of him but that gets expensive."
Police Chief Bronson Shipman has contacted an animal shelter in Newton, but the dog might find a home locally, Robinson said.
"A resident is looking at taking him and finding him a good home," Robinson said. "It's just a sad situation because it's not the dog's fault."
Oftentimes when an animal is neglected or abandoned, it is because someone could not afford to take care of it.
However, there are several options where people can drop animals they no longer can care for or afford, rather than letting the animal pay the price.
Autumn Hanson of Critter Connection in Marion said she takes pets to re-home when she can. Veterinarians around the county say that while they don't have the facility to house the animals they do their best to find people who can.
Veterinarian Virginia Skinner of Peabody Veterinarian Clinic said she takes cats, gives them needed medical attention spay and neuters them at her own cost, and finds them a home.
"Dogs are more difficult to handle," she said. "I help people when I can and take strays, but I can't afford or have the facility to help everyone."
She does however help people with dogs they don't want get in touch with people who are looking for a new pet.
Animal Health Center and Spur Ridge Veterinary Clinic in Marion both help owners with pets they can't keep or afford to find new homes.
Spur Ridge keeps records of residents who call looking for pets to pass on to those looking to re-home theirs or find a home for a stray.
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I'm very pleased to announce that registration is now open for the premier federal management event of the year -- Excellence in Government.
The training and education event will take place May 13-14 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington. We've expanded EIG to two days this year, because, well there's a lot to talk about, isn't there?
And the best news in these tight budget times? It's free.
Our staff is working diligently on assembling a stellar lineup of speakers for the event. We're off to a pretty good start, I think, with Vice President Al Gore. He'll provide some perspective on the 20th anniversary of the launch of his Reinventing Government campaign. Scheduled breakout sessions include "Driving Efficiency in Operations," "How Mission-Motivated Teams Get Results," and "Building Tomorrow's Workforce Today."
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The brand's new WasteLess collection is made out of garbage, tapping into San Francisco's pervasive eco-trendiness (see also: reclaimed wood furniture, obsessive composting) and rolling out globally this month, the coed jeans and denim jackets have plastic beer, soda, and water bottles—plus the occasional cafeteria tray—woven directly into the fabric. The raw recyclables are color-sorted, crushed into flakes, and spun into polyester fibers that are blended with traditional cotton by Cone Denim in North Carolina, creating a surprisingly soft, green-tinged yarn. Each pair of boyfriend, skinny, and straight-fit jeans incorporates an average of eight 12- to 20-ounce bottles; all are under $130 a pop. Levi's Store, 300 Post St. (at Stockton St.), 415-501-0111
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Lowell George was the Hollywood born son of a famous chinchilla-raising furrier for Tinseltown aristocracy. His dad's friends included the likes of Wallace Beery and W.C. Fields; matinee idol Errol Flynn lived next door. No wonder George grew up with a somewhat skewed perspective of things, eventually becoming a truly absurd, slightly eccentric slide guitarist extraordinaire. His often surreal songs defined the sound of his band Little Feat, convincing more than a few fans that they came directly from New Orleans, bringing home that convoluted and slippery vibe. Bonnie Raitt once referred to Lowell as the "Thelonious Monk of Rock & Roll."
In his early twenties George played in a several Hollywood based bands like the Brotherhood of Man, and a late faltering version of the Standells. Eventually he wound up with Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention, where George was soon fired. He formed Little Feat soon afterwards with the original line-up consisting of Mothers bassist Roy Estrada alongside pianist Bill Payne, with whom George had briefly played with in the Brotherhood of Man and drummer Richie Hayward from George's previous band, The Factory. According to legend, the name of the band came from a remark made by Mothers' drummer Jimmy Carl Black about Lowell's "little feet." The spelling of "feat" was an homage to The Beatles.
Thirty years ago today, June 29, 1979, Lowell Gorge died of a massive heart attack.
Two weeks earlier in June, 1979, George began touring in support of his first, and only, solo album, Thanks, I'll Eat it Here. The night before he died, George played before a packed Lissner Auditorium on the campus of George Washington University in Washington D.C. George's final encore was a solo acoustic version of "Twenty Million Things (to do)."
That Thursday night, after returning to his hotel room at the Twin Bridges Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, George complained of chest pains. Around 10am the next morning George was having problems breathing; his wife, Elizabeth, called road manager Gene Bano, though once Bano arrived George felt better. They suggested George rest while Elizabeth and Bano went to breakfast. She returned with her two children later that morning to find George unconscious on the bed.
Arlington County Rescue Squad's No. 75 arrived and tried to administer cardiac respiration but to no avail. Later it was determined George had probably been dead for about 45 minutes, if not a couple of hours.
It's often been presumed that George died of a drug overdose; the circumstances behind his death are riddled with inconsistencies. There's no clear account of what George did after the show. One hotel official said that some members of the band were up all night partying. But a waiter who brought food up to George's room said nothing out of the ordinary took place. Reportedly no drinks were even ordered.
Although George was a long time drug user, no evidence of drugs or drug paraphernalia were found at the scene, though they could have been removed before Police or Rescue Squad personnel arrived. A hotel employee who was supposedly the first person other than Mrs. George and Bano to enter the room said that he saw a large, mostly empty, phial of white powder. He also said that there were about four or five containers of prescription drugs out in the open but they were gone once the police arrived.
George was officially pronounced dead on arrival at Arlington Park Hospital at 1:10 p.m. Friday afternoon. A post mortem report showed that he died of heart failure.
When he died at the age of thirty-four George had already ballooned into Elvis-sized proportions, probably weighing in close to 300 lbs. George's fondness for junk food, hard liquor and an appetite for drugs, especially cocaine-and-heroin "speedballs," finally caught up with him.
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Season II MercedesCup Men's Singles
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Daniel Páez Blanco was the defending champion but decided not to participate.
Season II Manta Open
PTA CHALLENGER TOUR - 1st Round - Manta, Ecuador - Hard
- Top seed Ishan Naranghas made a winning start to his tournament in Manta with a three-set win over England's Scott Whitehouse. It looked easy for Narang in the first set which he took 6-1, but the left-handed Brit fought back well to ensure the match would go to a deciding third set with some good serving and crafty volleying. Neither man faltered on serve until 5-5 in the third before Narang finally shot clear to secure a 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 win. He now meets World No. 394 Michael Chalá who beat fellow local wildcard Wilson Silva 6-4, 6-1.
- The other CWLander in action was young qualifier Morgan Burridge. Drawn against World No. 134 Néstor Moreno, Burridge acquitted himself well despite being unable to pick up a victory. The local player took the first set 6-2, but had it tougher in the second as he let a 5-3 lead slip and was forced to win the match in a tiebreaker. He did that well - storming to victory 6-2, 7-6(0).
- Seeded players out: None.
Not a bad effort by Burridge, should become good someday.
Also *rage* at getting Mustard.
Season II MercedesCup
PTA 250 - 1st Round - Stuttgart, Germany - Clay
- Fourth seed Juan Moreno has made a successful return to the PTA tour with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Roland Garros quarter finalist Jean-Christophe Genghini. Moreno, now ranked No. 27 in the world, hasn't played since suffering a hip injury shortly after Indian Wells and next meets local Alex Peters.
- Seeded players out: Antonio Bachunelli [3]; Javier Villaneuva [6]; Becker Haas [7].
Season II Swedish Open
PTA 250 - 1st Round - Båstad, Sweden - Clay
- Third seed Jojo Mustard has come through a potentially tricky first round match against compatriot Brett Read comfortably with a straight sets win. Read, a Roland Garros quarter finalist, was roundly expected to cause the World No. 16 difficulties but struggled early as he went down a double break to be 0-3. He fought back well to return the set to service with his second break for 4-4, but was broken for a third time as Mustard attacked his second serve with a big forehand down the line for a 5-4 lead. The third seed served the set out 6-4, and again broke Read's lacklustre serve early in the second. This time he didn't let go of his early lead, and cruised into the second round 6-4, 6-2. The impressive win sets up a meeting with World No. 87 Julian Day after the American came from a set down to beat Christopher Durand 1-6, 6-4, 6-1.
- Second seed Heath Davis was also able to take a victory in his first round match against Emelio Cobos. While clay is his weakest surface, the Wimbledon runner-up was far too good for the World No. 94 as he overcame an indifferent start to storm into the second round. Level at 3-3 having saved two break points, Davis took nine of the next ten games to blow the Argentinian player off the court 6-3, 6-1. After that start he now plays wildcard entrant Henrikk Henrikkson after the Swede beat José Navarro 7-6(8), 3-6, 7-5.
- In a re-match of their Davis Cup clash just days ago, local player Björn Donaldson has snared one of the biggest wins of his career with a three-set win over top seed Radivoj Daneu. Daneu won their previous meeting 6-4, 7-5, 6-1 to help set up Serbia's 3-2 victory over the Swedes, but Donaldson took his revenge on his home soil this time with a 6-7(2), 6-4, 6-3 win.
- Seeded players out: Radivoj Daneu [1]; Tiago Matías [8].
Whoah. Daneu, what'cha doing?
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Season II Manta Open
PTA CHALLENGER TOUR - 2nd Round - Manta, Ecuador - Hard
- Top seed Ishan Narang had no trouble advancing through his second round meeting with little known local Michael Chalá after an impressive 6-0, 6-2 win. Chalá was clearly out of his depth against a top hundred ranked opponent and offered little by way of resistance as Narang barely made it out of first in a dominant display. After a disappointing week in Newport last week, Narang has recovered well in South America with his serve returning to where it was during a successful grass swing in June. His straight sets win sets up a meeting with seventh seed David Lebègue of France after he repeated Narang's scoreline 6-0, 6-2 against Alex Rojas.
- Seeded players out: Haiku Morkel [2]; Oscar Highsmith [4]; Akihiko Veno [8].
Season II MercedesCup
PTA 250 - 2nd Round - Stuttgart, Germany - Clay
- Fourth seed Juan Moreno was given confirmation that his return from a hip injury will not be all plain sailing after the Argentinian No. 1 was bested in straight sets by Alex Peters. Despite a gutsy win on Monday, Moreno's movement was limited against the local hope and he obviously hadn't recovered completely from his return victory. Peters was too good in the end and advanced to the quarter finals 6-1, 6-4.
- Seeded players out: Juan Moreno [4].
Season II Swedish Open
PTA 250 - 2nd Round - Båstad, Sweden - Clay
- After coming through with a big win in the second round, Heath Davis will tomorrow face his first real test in Sweden after booking a quarterfinal meeting with sixth seed Carlo Amato. Davis had no troubles beating wildcard entrant Henrikk Henrikkson overnight as the Swede was put to the sword by the second seed who didn't need to play his best tennis. Davis was content to break early in both sets and coast to victory in a drab affair; conserving his energy with a 6-3, 6-2 win before Friday's meeting with Amato. The sixth seed, who made the final of the Swedish Open last year, proved irresistible as he crushed Johan Ortiz 6-1, 6-3.
- Joining Heef in the quarters is doubles partner Jojo Mustard. The third seed also faced a big underdog in his second round match, and Mustard took no prisoners as he dealt Julian Day a comprehensive thrashing. Day managed just three games - all on serve - as a clinical Mustard stamped his authority on a top half where he is the highest ranked player left. His 6-2, 6-1 win sets up a meeting with seventh seed Sergio Joaquín after the Spaniard beat Yves Parmentier in an entertaining 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-1 affair.
- Seeded players out: None.
Hmmm. I think Amato might have too much for me on this surface. Been looking good so far though.
Good to see Mustard making a statement after a disappointing Wimbledon.
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During a live, special Sunday edition of "Piers Morgan Tonight," the family of slain Sandy Hook Elementary teacher Vicki Soto spoke with Piers Morgan. The family gave a touching account of Soto who has been honored by the Newtown community and the nation as a hero for selfless actions during the horrific shooting. Soto died protecting her first-grade class from the gunman, Adam Lanza, during the rampage that killed 20 children, between the ages of 6 and 7, and six educators, all women.
"She had such passion for teaching and for life and especially for her family," said her mother, Donna Soto adding that she "wanted to be a teacher by the time she was 3. It's all she ever wanted to do and she just loved her kids, she just talked about them all the time with such fondness and caring and she just adored them."
"She loved them [her students] more than life and she would definitely put herself in front of them any day and for any reason, so it doesn't surprise anybody that knows Vicky that she did this."
Later in the program, New York Times', Frank Bruni sat down with Morgan and gave his perspective on gun control. "I feel like there's a degree of heartbreak and there's a level of outrage right now that is bigger than I've ever seen," said Bruni. "And were gonna see right now whether we're willing to do something."
"It is an epidemic, it is and I think something will change. For the first time out of this misery, I feel a little bit of hope," continued Bruni. "It feels to me like people have finally had enough."
"We don't know that some of the things being proposed are the right answers and the president very, very wisely acknowledge that tonight," said Bruni. "But he [Obama] said 'we have an obligation to try,' and I think those were key words."
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The solution for gun control is simple; after the next mass killing (because there will be others), have the top leaders of the NRA do a tour of the crime scene before the bodies are removed to see the devastation their toys can do to the American people...
You sir, are an idiot.
You are a moron.
Gary, hope your well, could you please let us know what guns you have? Did you have to wait for a background check?
Thank you.
I mixed up the names, very similar means of expression. I meant Dave (dave).
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Exactly right, the problem is that inspite of whats happened, people are still not convinced that we have to get rid of the guns
What about my 2nd amendment rights and my rights to own and carry a weapon to hunt or protect my wife and child from the bad and/or sick people that will forever continue to do these things? Our Founding Fathers made gun rights high on the list for a reason...
Thank you Christian for speaking out. All the heartless morans and every NRA members have blood of on there hands.
As Sad as it is that the 20 Sandy Hook Kids were Killed Nobody is outraged about the THOUSANDS that are Murdered By Abortion Every Year Why Not Scream About Banning Abortion or The Doctors that Commit The Murders? So Mr Duval you How about you and all you Anti Gun Nuts Take a look of the bloody remains of the Millions of Aborted Children that you and all the other liberals think is just fine to murder every year
This is no time to bring up your cause of abortion. If you can't deal with the problem at hand – killing of people by the use of automatic weapons – keep your mouth shut and sing your sad story of abortions to someone else at the appropriate time.
Please focus on the control of the sale of BULLETS. Unless someone hits a person in the head with one, guns don't kill BULLETS do!! Alcohol & Cigaretts are controlled more strictly than bullets. It's time to focus on the real killer. Make it difficult to buy bullets!!
Leave a loaded assault rifle on a kitchen counter top and nothing will happen for a thousand years. Put a human in the room that is angry or depressed or has mental issues and horrible things happen in seconds. I don't think the piece of metal and plastic is the problem. It's us, the humans. The emotional, unrealistic, unable to deal with negativity, and mentally broken individuals that destroy each other...
I blame my father, not the belt he used to beat us. I blame smokers, not tobacco; I blame fat people, not silverware. I blame bad or sick people, not guns. I blame the people for making bad choices, not the objects. I can hold the people accountable for their actions. I can't send a gun to prison, or sentence a Twinkie to probation. We better start looking at ourselves soon. Because with seven and a half billon of us here and growing, it's all closing in on us pretty fast.
Your comment is ridiculous, civilian people don't purchase these killing machines with 100 rounds to just sit on top of anything, they use them to hunt down and kill innocent animals as sport and/or to kill. These are military weapons! No one needs to have access to these, period!
That's exactly right. Why is no one criticizing the lack of a system that helps identify people with problems instead of going after the inanimate objects?
you are right louis. the bullets and clips as well as the gun that uses them need to be under control. in a perfect world this would not be needed, in our world it is. in a perfect world there would be health care for all people – mental health and otherwise. Unfortunately we don't live in that perfect world and as a result there are many changes necessary to provide for the safety of our citizens, children and adults.
Prohabition did not stop the sale of Alcohol it drove it underground....The Russians and Chinese are rubbing their palms right now as when we ban guns this will be a billions of dollar black market for them....And I am sure that if more background laws were mandated this kid would would not have shot all these people because he would not have had a permit for that !!!! Get real people the real problem lies in the HIPA.... Yes HEALTH INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT
These laws protect these NUTS....I heard the psyciatrist treating the Aurora Theater shooter went to her higher ups 2 week prier to the incident and was told to shut up because of the HIPA laws....
The shooter in Connecticut may or may not have had a permit I dont no But the kid killed his MOTHER and stole her guns....Do you think more laws for law bidding people would have made a difference.....
if you can't put 2+2 together to = 4, then..that's your problem AMERICA has 15 x's more violence and killing then ANY other country on earth. NONE of these gun show purchased killing machines need to be background checked. And yeah, mom bought the gun, son killed her and 27 others...ah, hello! There are many mentally ill and unstable people in this country, do we have more then any other country, NO. The only difference is american's ability to purchase and get these killing machines!
Gun shows aside, which should be required to make background checks for sales, the FBI has checked me repeatedly every time I've bought a gun. If no one out there reports aberrant behavior by someone, how can we get them help before they do something bad?
Katie – you are right. 100% right. I hope you will continue to stand up and help support the ban of these weapons, clips, bullets, etc.
Why is there not a police constable in the schools, like there is in Edmonton Alberta Canada.One officer per school,he not only takes care of the security but mingles with the students as well-good for the school and good for the police who get to no the students and there problems if any.
M.E.LaZerte High School in Edmonton is a good example.
If a kid will kill his mother and himself I am sure he would enjoy shooting a cop as well?
FIX the MENTAL CASES LAWS THAT PROTECT THESE NUTS!!!!!
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Thought you might want to see what circulates on Facebook in also Europe:
Best regards a big fan of your show
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I am so impressed with Mr.Morgan and his perfectly logical stand on the gun issue in the US. I am a Canadian, and have watched for years, as the US has lost gun control. What the hell is the matter with anyone who thinks that this latest incident to take place in the US is'nt a gun control issue. I once, many years ago, met a man who was living in Canada, he was an American, his first comment to me was"We all don't understand you Canadians, you all don't carry guns" My comment to him was" If my neighbour does'nt have a gun, I don't need a gun". He went on to say that his wife had bought him a nine millimetre glock for Christmas, I then asked him, "Why do you live here in Canada", his answer to me, which I have never forgot, was "Well it's to violent down there, so there is the mentality, no corilation between gun's and violence, I would like to say Good Luck if that's what your dealing with.
Canadians like yourself and the brits such as Mr. Morgan himself, please mind your own business in your own countries and leave us to tend to our own. We aren't butting our opinions onyour laws into your countries. Please also respect Mr. Morgan that our fore fathers left your miserable government to start this wonderful country not to let you pi$$ all over our Bill of Rights. Thanks and have a great day...in your own countries worrying about your own issues.
I appreciate Piers's comments about gun control and would like to add an observation. Right now there is a lot being said about mental health issues being at the root of mass shootings. I agree to a point. However, every country has people with severe mental health issues, yet we do not see scores of mass killings happening elsewhere. So, it seems to me that the ease with which guns can be had in the US must play a significant role in these incidents. It is just not possible to kill 30 people in the space of a couple of minutes if you are running around with a bat or knife. People would have time to get away. Since people in those other countries don't even seem to be trying to kill masses of strangers, you do have to consider that the medium – the gun – with its ease of use, makes it all too easy for someone who is unbalanced and in a heightened violent state to carry through with the violence.
Well said.
I voted for president Obama, and blue dog democrats in the largest swing state, one of the main reasons was his respect for the 2nd amendment and second because of healthcare, if he is swayed by the extremist views of mayor bloomberg, and california democrats, his party will pay a heavy price in 2 years, he is forcing people to spend thousands of dollars they need for other purposes on rifles, magazines, and ammo. once you hit my wallet, you have lost my vote. Pierce is not a citizen of this country, as we have no say so on how UK governs, he should respect our culture and stop bashing it. I love how every millionaire who has made it thanks to capitalism and free market, now is peddling socialist ideas to control the masses.
jack – this time you will be proven wrong. The NRA is going to be defeated this time. We will not allow those 20 children to have died in vain. We will stand up and be counted – against the NRA and we will win this time! and, i was raised with guns, hunted and was a member of the NRA. Not any more!!
I agree 100% with Lomand<<>no other reason for them, they're not a hunting rifle. They should never have been allowed inro our society. And I support Piers for speaking out, because SOMEbody has to stand up and do it! Shame has been brought on what used to be a great country. Let's not let the big gun supporters with the billions to back them rule and ruin our country. I can't stop crying over these darling, innocent little children that remind me of my grandchildren. And I fear for our future if no change is brought about.
Again, please do your research before speaking. AR15 covers a very broad spectrum of real hunting rifles in many popular hunting calibers. They are used to hunt everything from the small varmints that must be hunted for conservation and population control reasons to the largest of big game including bears, elk, and moose. Before you tell me I am wrong, no, I am very right. I am a gun dealer and it is my job to know these things. Do your research and you will see that the AR15 that you all are wanting banned was not even used in the shooting. It was left in the shooter's vehicle and never fired.
Guns do not kill people....That gun did not load itself. It did not walk into the school itself. It is the person whom loaded it and carried it that is responsable. period. gun control will not help. it will take the guns out of the hands of the inosent and put more in the hands of wackos. There are millions of guns in the hands of "normal" people who does not kill.
As for you mr Morgan, I hope your show gets canceled. after your performance last evening, I have lost all respect for you. Leave our country and go back to where you came from. You are a spokesman for the downfall of amereica. This is why Obama has been building concentration camps, and stockpileing ammunition.
Magnolia, – I am thankful for P. Morgan. A sane voice in the midst of total histeria. And you, you should add your name to the list of the "mentally ill" that the NRA wants to compile. Hopefully, we will see that the majority of American people do not agree with you or the NRA, May Mr. Morgan continue his work!!
So now it is considered "insane" to think a firearm cannot load itself and shoot itself into a crowd or other group of innocent people? Wow and this whole time I thought a person was needed behind that gun to load it, aim it, and pull the trigger continuously. I guess we all learn something everyday. I suppose I should watch the guns in my closet so they don't kill me in my sleep. I'm so glad you cleared that up for me!
the shooter was living in the basement/no windows/ pictures of guns on the walls..& the mom took hm shooting to the rifle range.the mom had 5 guns/did not lock them up/ parents divorced..he gave the mom lots of money but no help w/the boy...very strange situation..Mom went to the bar 3 times a wk for drinks & take out food..I am NOT judging,,only the Lord judges..May they all rest in peace...very sad indeed....
I agree with Magnolia, guns don't kill people, other people do! IF all the guns ever could be taken even from the criminals, someone who wanted to hurt others would just find another way of doing it in just as large of numbers. PERIOD! Taking my firearms and rights from me and the 95% of other legal, law abiding gun owners in America will NOT prevent any other tragedies. At Barb Ageter: YES they ARE hunting rifles!! I own one and yes I use it as a hunting rifle. The same as many thousands of other American men and women. Please do not speak if you do not know 110% that what you are saying is a 110% fact. To top it all off, everyone needs to research how many people were killed or even wounded in this shooting with the AR15 that this MENTALLY DISTURBED boy STOLE. It was left in the vehicle, all the murders were done with common pistols. Not so called "assault weapons". I am just as saddened by this horrific tragedy as anyone else but I think the answer is not disarming Americans but teaching us why it is important for us to be able to protect ourselves and how to safely use guns. Assault is not a rifle type but a terrible human action.
daniel, your heart may be in the right place – but you are wrong! wrong! wrong! my grandfather was a hunter, he killed antelope, moose, deer, rabbits, sage hens, – he accomplished this without a scope and either used a 22 or a 30/30. He was a real hunter and a real man. He would have had no problem defending his family or property with his "hands" – and i saw him do it. He didn't need a gun to accomplish this.
Not sure if you are insisting I am jot a "real man" but I assure you my pregnant wife will insist otherwise ;). As far as your grandfather goes, I'm sure he was a good man but you apparently do not understand the dangers of the real world today. Criminals that do not purchase their firearms legally, do not possess or carry them legally, do not use them legally or to provide food for their families do not carry a basic .22 rifle or .30-30 lever action hunting rifle. They use semi-automatic or illegal fully automatic weapons most likely purchased from the black market (which will be flooded with and prosper from illegal firearms if a new AWB is passed) why should I not prepare myself the best way possible to protect my family from real threats?
I want to start off by saying my heart goes out to all the families. I currently own 3 guns a 44. Magnum, Remington 12 gauge shotgun, and an AR15 assault rifle similar to the bushmaster. I served in the army and deployed to Iraq as a 91w combat medic. The main reason why I chose to purchase that weapon was because of the ammunition size. PLEASE JUST LISTEN THE AVERAGE GUN that an American has is a 9mm pistol variAtion of some sort, most Americans that do have a guns have for personal protection and they keep them in there homes, and they mainly have them because of burglars
hi marcus, i appreciate your commentary and now i hope you step up and give the bushmaster to the police and ask them to melt it down – in memory of 20 dead babies who should be celebrating Christmas soon. What a wonderful way to set an example and get the ball rolling in the right direction.
I want to start off by saying my heart goes out to all the families. I currently own 3 guns a 44. Magnum, Remington 12 gauge shotgun, and an AR15 assault rifle similar to the bushmaster. I served in the army and deployed to Iraq as a 91w combat medic. The main reason why I chose to purchase that weapon was because of the ammunition size. PLEASE JUST LISTEN THE AVERAGE GUN that an American has is a 9mm pistol variAtion of some sort, most Americans that do have a guns have for personal protection and they keep them in there homes, and they mainly have them because of the fear of burglaries . most burglaries/ robberies are not a 1 person job,If someone personally breaks into your house you want to have the advantage and I'm sorry but pistol to pistol isn't cutting it. People cannot count on the police it could take them , inutes to arrive but it woMost Americans live in low income neighborhoods were the crime is very bad . ASK YOURSELF THIS IF WE CANNOT CONTROL THE FLOW OF DRUGS COMING INTO AMERICA, IF WE OUTLAW THEM THEY WILL STILL GET THROUGH, THE BAD GUYS WILL ALWAYS GET THE WEAPONS , but I we ban firearms how will you protect your family and possessions . GUNS WILL ALWAYS BE EVERYWHERE IN AMERICA BUT IF YOU BAN THE GUNS THE GOOD PEOPLE WONT BE ABLE TO PROTECT THEMSELVES. I do agree that we need more background checks on weapons, but realistically people kill people. This was a tragic incident and it's everyone's worst fear but everyone one knows it will continue to happen.
Dear Mr. Morgan, Thank you for all you have done regarding the gun issue. We can only hope that the majority of America will respond appropriately and that we will be successful in banning the guns, clips, bullets, etc.
You are my hero. The speech today by the NRA is a perfect example as to why you are so important, We were at the same time stunned and furious over the contents and presentation of this speech. We are sitting in our home heart broken and weary over the deaths in Newtown, Clackamas, OR, Aurora, etc.
It is our hope that these children and adults have not died in vain. We will step up and never vote for any politician that supports the NRA in any fashion. We realize that the health care for our mentally ill people will have to be addressed as well,
Again, thank you for you efforts!.
Thanks for giving your ideas. I'd personally also like to convey that video games have been ever evolving. Modern technology and innovations have made it easier to create practical and interactive games. All these entertainment video games were not really sensible when the actual concept was first being experimented with. Just like other forms of electronics, video games also have had to advance by means of many many years. This is testimony on the fast growth and development of video games.
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"She loved them [her students] more than life and she would definitely put herself in front of them any day and for any reason, so it
doesn't surprise anybody that knows Vicky that she did this."
What a shame! I wish the family the best!


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There are two articles in particular I want to point you to regarding the State of the Air. Then we'll get to the car industry.
First is a Washington Post piece on the five biggest stories in energy and environment, and what a terrible year we've been through on that score. Second is a New York Times report on melting of the permafrost that underlies about a quarter of the Northern Hemisphere. This is probably the scariest piece I've read all year.
If you still don't believe in global warming after reading these, put your head back in the tar sands and tell us about the wonders of fracking.
As CO2 emissions from fossil fuels took a record jump of 5.9 percent in 2010—"the largest absolute increase since the start of the Industrial Revolution and the greatest percentage increase since 2003"—Republicans united in their animus toward the EPA, and the Obama administration called off its tough new standards on ozone pollution.


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Predicted snowfall might have kept some folks away from the Goessel Farm Equipment Consignment Auction on Saturday, but auctioneer Van Schmidt said he was more than pleased with the results of the sale.
"We might have given out fewer numbers, but basically what we were doing was giving out numbers to people who were there to buy," Schmidt said. "It was the sightseers who likely stayed home."
Those who did attend the auction held at the Mennonite Heritage and Agricultural Museum complex grounds, saw everything from fence posts, cinder blocks and 16 bantam chickens to trucks, tractors, and combines sell in the swirling snow.
"We had a John Deere 7720 combine go for well over $10,000," Schmidt said. "And those chickens sold for $50."
Another item not seen on most farm consignment auctions was a John Deere No. 10 pedal tractor.
"The pedal tractor sold for $500," Schmidt said.
Schmidt said good used farm machinery sold high, indicating the farm economy was in good shape.
"For the most part, the machinery is staying local," he said. "Some of that newer stuff is still going south to Mexico, but local farmers are continuing to invest in their operations."
Rachael Burkholder, who was at the auction with her family selling hedge fence posts, said she was surprised at the good turnout.
"It was snowing and blowing at times," she said. "But most people just stood outside in the weather and took part in the auction. We went inside to get coffee several times and there were not a lot of people in the building."
Schmidt, who organizes a spring and fall consignment auction in the community each year, said he also was pleased with Saturday's turnout.
"It was actually an enjoyable time," he said. "All went well."


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Attendees: Ken Martin, Wayne Michelsen, Urs Kellenberger,
George Artz, Stephen Morris, Charlie Nelson, David Kiesling, Steve Rodrigues, Darrel Robbins, Bob Kuczenski, Larry Carpenter, Tom Rust, Jim Mueller, Hans Truax, Pat Denevan, Arturo Melean, Andrew whitehill, Rob Johnson, Tom White, Van Pelham, Chuck Kranz, Krista Taylor, John Simpson.
Ken Martin presided over meeting in continued absence of Zac Majors.
Ken reported that over the past month there have been several negotiated disciplinary actions. More pilots have been landing well back from the sand trail. One pilot suspended himself for 30 days for 25' rule violation.
Safety officer reported on a couple of crashes, 1 bad landing resulted in an elbow displacement, 1 blown launch resulted in a broken keel.
GGNRA liaison reported that clubhouse inspection went well, new fire extinguisher installed. SUP renewal is coming up.
Ken announced BBQ and Fun Fly coming up this weekend, Saturday 16th.
Ken passed a hat for donations to help recover cost of damaged mirror on a pilot's girlfriend's car. The damage was alleged to have resulted from a dispute between two pilots. $105 was donated.
Ken passed around samples of new tee shirts he had produced for the Fun Fly / BBQ.
Ken reported that traditional air races will not be held this year. Instead, a picnic and fun-fly is being planned to include a spot landing contest and perhaps a short ridge race.
Volunteers were solicited of help with BBQ / Fun Fly; Urs, Charlie, Bob K, Darrel, Krista, Tom W, Wayne, George, Rob volunteered.
Tech officer reported that new ropes cam installed and working.
Meeting adjourned.


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Just to chime in with my thoughts and experiments. This is an excellent article and introduction to 3D CSS transforms.
I've done a lot of work with this stuff over the past year, include a cube hooked up to iOS touch gestures/click and drag: http://www.paulrhayes.com/2010-09/3d-css-cube-ii-touch-gestures-click-and-drag/ and a tetrahedron using Tantek's CSS triangles approach: http://www.paulrhayes.com/2010-10/css-tetrahedron/
I've also been testing out some of the rendering constraints using this experiment: http://www.paulrhayes.com/experiments/gibson/index.html (warning, this one is more intense)


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Paragliding Cook Strait
Humankind has sought conquests since the dawn of time. Mainly for the glory, but also for the personal satisfaction that comes with achieving a major goal.
Recognised as a very tricky waterway to cross, Cook Strait has been a magnet for people driven to achieve 'firsts'. We recently looked at the brave Cook Strait swimmers, and others who have made the crossing by kayak and windsurfer. Two guys even drove their (modified) Toyota van across!
Recently another name joined the ranks of unique Cook Strait crossings, but this time it didn't involve getting wet.
Proving that there's more than one way to skin a cat, on 3 March 2013 ex-pat Brit Matt Stanford traversed Cook Strait at 12,500 feet in his paraglider.
With the help of a helicopter, Matt ascended above Tory Channel then alighted, relying on his paraglider to carry him the 30km to Otereanga Bay on the southern tip of the North Island. The trip took 40 minutes, at times reaching speeds of 65km/h. He touched down and into the waiting arms of partner Donna Meikle.
A leap of faith maybe, but Matt had spent the previous 14 months and considerable funds making sure this flight would not be his last.
For those traveling by ferry that day, Matt's presence high above them would have been a fantastic sight, adding to what is already an amazing journey across one of the great waterways of the world.
There are still plenty of 'firsts' waiting to be attempted over, on and possibly even under Cook Strait. With any luck, your next Cook Strait crossing might have you in the box seat to witness the next one.


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Her first novel,
The Image of the Invisible
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Dr. Cartisano is a speaker and retreat planner.
She lives with her husband, three children and no cats in New Jersey.
Her second novel is a work in progress.
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Ever wonder what the angels thought
their king was doing when he created
the heavens and the earth?
Putting together a new kind of being, that's what. In a unique living exhibit: a three-dimensional universe of time and space.
And that's where the trouble began.
Had the king left well enough alone, as Lucifer was fond of saying, things might have turned out differently.
But then, the king of heaven was never one for leaving things alone.
His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Jesus Christ our Lord.
-- Ephesians 3.10-11
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Normally updates happen in the background when you close and reopen your computer's browser. But if you haven't closed your browser in a while, you might see a pending update:
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, look at More .
- If an update is pending, the icon will be coloured:
- Green: An update's been available for two days.
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To update Google Chrome:
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- At the top right, click More .
- Click Update Google Chrome. If you don't see this button, you're on the latest version.
- Click Relaunch.
The browser saves your opened tabs and windows and reopens them automatically when it restarts. If you'd prefer not to restart straight away, click Not now. The next time you restart your browser, the update will be applied.
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Learn more about when to update Chrome, as well as extra tips for your operating system.Check for an update and find the current browser version on your computer
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More .
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Click Relaunch to apply any available update.
Learn about what happens when Chrome updates to a new version.
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Almost gone for good: Last of the Gold Arcane decks won't be hoarded
Not everything lasts forever. One of the most treasured decks of cards on the market is about to be gone for good.
"Hunger for gold is made greater as more gold is acquired." Prudentius
There's nothing like gold. The precious metal found in nature and forged in fire has become a symbol of beauty, desire, excellence, power and wealth. Wars have been fought over it, lives have been lost in pursuit of it. Part currency, part rarity, gold has been formed into all sorts of things, from coins to chandeliers. It is the ultimate allegory in stories and philosophy. The thirst for gold is unquenchable; the more we have, the more we want.
In 2010, a few months after the release of the Arcane deck, we teased our fans with a glint of gold on a playing card. Soon after, we released the Gold Arcane deck out into the wild.
The creation of the deck was just as much a challenge as its predecessor. While printing the original black Arcane in 2009, decks and decks were destroyed because the quality and color wasn't exactly right. The incredible level of detail on the Arcane deck challenged the staff at U.S. Playing Card Co., who rose to it and printed what they call one of the most stunning decks they had ever printed.
There was only one way to up the ante: Gold ink.
We added gold details to the back and slathered the indicies and the pips of the hearts and diamonds of the faces with gold, using metallic ink. The result was one of the most stunning decks ever printed by USPCC — the first casino-grade deck ever printed with such a look. Because gold should be a treasure, we had only 5,000 decks printed. After that, the printing plates were destroyed.
"Mystery is a resource, like coal or gold, and its preservation is a fine thing." Tim Cahill
Since then, the Gold Arcane deck has been one of the most sought-after decks of playing cards in this new era of custom playing card creation. A quick scan through ebay.com reveals that it's hard to find one for less than $100. But the deck has never been up for regular sale at Ellusionist. For a while, it was the subject of a contest series on our Facebook page: A lucky winner on Gold Wednesday would claim one for themselves. The deck was also a prize for other contests, and was given away through other promotions.
Those days are nearing an end. Our supply of Gold Arcane decks has been reduced to less than 500. But unlike others, we don't plan on hoarding our gold.
Your last chance to secure a Gold Arcane deck from Ellusionist is coming soon…


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Before the first presidential debate, we outlined five things that Barack Obama and Mitt Romney needed to accomplish at the encounter in Denver. Here's a quick report card grading their efforts:
1. Just win, baby!
When you are trailing in the polls, a presidential candidate needs to do something to change the electoral dynamics. Romney took the offensive from the beginning of the debate, seemed comfortably and in command of facts.
Grade: A
2. Sound presidential
Debates gave both Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton a chance to increase their stature by appearing presidential while standing next to a troubled incumbent. Romney definitely looked like the equal of Obama on the stage at Magness Arena.
Grade: A
3. The real "Etch-a-Sketch" moment
No candidate with unfavorable ratings as high as Romney's has been elected president. With the largest audience of the campaign, the presidential debates are the Republican challenger's best chance to alter public perceptions of him. Romney didn't come across as warm and cuddly, but he did demonstrate numerous times that he has some sense of "the middle-class squeeze" that has gone on during the Obama years.
Grade: C
4. Bring on the specifics
Romney has intentionally been scant with policy specifics for the campaign on issues ranging from tax cuts to Afghanistan policy, allowing Team Obama to define him as an out-of-touch rich guy whose policies would benefit people like him. At the Denver debate, Romney didn't offer specifics for his tax plan, his Medicare changes or his spending cuts, but he did offer at least a detailed outline of his priorities.
Grade: C
5. No mistakes.
The Romney campaign needs a disciplined message for the final five weeks of the campaign and can't afford any more distractions. Wednesday night, the candidate didn't make any major mistake that will hijack his campaign.
Grade: A
1. Avoid a catastrophic mistake
When you have a big advantage in the Electoral College, your biggest fear is a huge gaffe that changes the way people think about you. (Remember President Gerald Ford's disastrous comment about Eastern Europe being free from Soviet domination?) The president didn't make a catastrophic mistake. But he made a bunch of little ones that opened the door to a Romney renewal.
Grade: C
2. Focus on the future and avoid the blame game
Polls show that voters don't blame Obama for our current economic problems, but they want to hear solutions rather than re-litigating the causes of the Great Recession. Still, Obama spent more time talking about how he had inherited the worst economy than the Great Recession than discussing his plans for the future (which he finally got to in his closing statement).
Grade: D
3. Be nice (and respectful) to Mitt
Obama has been accused of arrogance by his critics. No such behavior was evident in Denver. The two men disagreed often, but they disagreed cheerfully.
Grade: A
4. Avoid sounding like a professor
Even Obama's closest associates say he has a habit of talking too long and not getting to the point. During the debate, the president spent four more minutes talking. But Romney made more points.
Grade: D
5. Reach out to disaffected 2008 supporters
Romney's best chance to win the 2012 election is to attract a small group of 2008 Obama backers who still like the president but don't think he's been an effective leader. Obama did very little in a positive way to speak to voters in the middle — other than criticizing Romney.


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