text:
One of the most frustrating things for many veterans under the current VA service-connected disability rating schedule is the attempt to obtain a 100% disability rating, particularly where a veteran has multiple disabilities. As discussed in a previous post, combining two or more disabilities is a complicated process in which 50% plus 50% does not equal 100% but, rather, 75%. In fact, the closer a veteran gets to a 100% disability rating, the harder it seems to be to obtain one. For example, once a veteran is rated 80% disabled, each additional 10% disability only adds 2% to his total rating rather than an additional 10%. (To help with this we now have a disability calculator.)
Meeting the criteria for a 100% rating on the ratings schedule, or combining multiple disabilities to obtain a 100% rating can be very difficult. Failure to meet those criteria, however, does not mean that a veteran is not totally disabled. For this reason, the VA regulations provide for an alternate route to a total disability rating—individual unemployability.
Individual Unemployability
When a veteran's service-connected disability or disabilities prevent him from being able to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, he is entitled to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU or IU). In determining whether a veteran qualifies for TDIU, the VA should consider not only whether a veteran is capable of getting a job but also whether he is capable of keeping a job. Furthermore, any job that the veteran is able to secure and follow must be a job which is "substantially gainful." In other words, the job that the veteran is able to do must provide income which places the veteran above the poverty level. Of note, "substantially gainful employment" does not include working in a sheltered environment such as a veteran's own family business or a sheltered workshop.
IU Qualification
Under the TDIU regulation, a veteran should automatically be considered for TDIU when there is evidence that his disabilities keep him from working and he has a qualifying disability rating. Under those circumstances, the veteran should not even have to ask to be considered for TDIU, but we find that the VA often fails to make a determination as to TDIU unless it is specifically requested by the veteran. It is important to note that the VA will probably assign the date that the veteran asks for this increased rating as the effective date for TDIU. Be aware, however, that you may be entitled to an earlier effective date if you became unable to work earlier than the date that you actually requested that entitlement.
For purposes of the VA regulations, a qualifying rating is either a single service-connected disability with a 60% rating or multiple service-connected disabilities and a total rating of 70%. This is a simplified definition of a qualifying rating as there are many exceptions to this basic rule. For example, if the veteran injured his back and knees in a single accident, these could be considered a single disability. Similarly, if the veteran has multiple injuries incurred in a single combat action, these, too, could be considered a single disability.
Regardless of the schedular rating that a veteran has been assigned for his disability or disabilities, if those disabilities prevent the veteran from earning a living wage, he is entitled to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.


text:
|Lagos Municipal Transport Buses at Race Course in the 70's, Vintage Nigeria
|Interior of a European textile store, Nigeria 1930s.
Vintage Nigeria
|Ibadan Teaching Hospital,1950
Vintage Nigeria
|via lostinurbanism
|Celestial Church of Christ (Aladura), 1982Vintage Nigeria
|Fishermen in Calabar, 1981
Vintage Nigeria
|Children in Calabar, 1981
Vintage Nigeria
|Photo by Paul Almasy. Nigeria, 1972
|A beach in Apapa, 1910s
Vintage Nigeria
|Twins Seven Seven/Taiwo Olaiyi Salau (his real name) - musician, actor, poet and writer. His music (as is his art) is heavily rooted in Yoruba culture and mythology.
|View of Afikpo Village. Ebonyi, Nigeria. 1950
Vintage Nigeria
The Nigerian Nostalgia Project serves as a place for the estimated 6 million Nigerian users online to gather and piece together through commentary and discussion, the fragmented history of our collective recent past. In the Group, pictures are posted from a variety of sources that highlight lifestyle, achievements, values, thought processes, and standards that existed in Nigeria prior to 1980 in contrast to what holds today. This is an interactive and emotional experience for the group participants as it emphasizes what is perhaps a basis for our national pride. Parts of our history are neither comprehensively documented, nor part of the standard education curriculum nor generally understood. The group activities add value by reconnecting many people to the ideals which were present prior to, and at the inception of, the independent Nigeria. They are critical to any effort to motivate the Nigerian population as the country strives to rediscover its identity and confidence, and position itself for sustainable future growth.
Click here for more.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
We believe upgrading where you live is about blending it effortlessly with how you live. We go to great lengths designing comforts and services along with choosing locations that put everything within reach. Where you live, is where you come alive.
Live well-appointed in Avalon at Assembly Row's brand new, smoke-free studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes for rent featuring walk-in closets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, 9-foot ceilings, and outdoor balconies. Live your life effortlessly with amenities that include a state-of-the-art fitness center, private heated outdoor pool, open air fireplace, and outdoor kitchen and barbecue areas overlooking the Mystic River. This is not just apartment living. This is living it up.
In an area flourishing with shopping, dining, culture and possibility, Avalon at Assembly Row offers a new standard in apartments. Dine at popular bars and restaurants including Legal C Bar and Papagayo. Shop at first class stores including Saks Off 5th, Chico's, Nike, Ann Taylor Loft and Le Creuset. Unwind at an all-new AMC Deluxe 14 screen movie theater. Enjoy the outdoors in a new riverfront park larger than five football fields. Walk to the new T station, offering quick access to the North End, the Financial District, Downtown Boston and the Back Bay. And, explore the culture, arts and entertainment in nearby Union, Inman and Davis Squares.
Tap into the Avalon Advantage when you join our apartment community in Somerville, our exclusive program for residents. As a member of this program, you will get to enjoy special benefits like a national relocation program a 30-day move-in guarantee, and a maintenance response guarantee, in addition to other perks and privileges. Don't waste any more time. Give us a call to schedule an appointment and learn more your new apartment in Somerville today.
Apartment homes include features for persons with disabilities required by the Federal Fair Housing Act.
Learn More
View Pet Policy
Learn More
Show me more.
Your pets are part of your family. That means finding a home that welcomes all of you. We couldn't agree more, which is why we are a pet-friendly community and created WAG The Pet Program to take pet-friendly living to the next level.
Cats and dogs are welcome! Please check the dog breed and pet restrictions below.
Max of 2 Pets Allowed
Max Weight Limit: N/A
AvalonBay Communities reserves the right to deny residency to any animal deemed aggressive whose breed is not explicitly listed. Should your pet injure any other pets, residents or AvalonBay Communities associates, you will be asked to remove the pet from the premises immediately.
Pets must be on a leash at all times when outside the apartment home. If applicable, dogs must be leashed whenever entering and exiting the Pet Park, but may be unleashed while within the enclosure of the Pet Park.
The following breeds are restricted:
* Other pets may also be restricted. Please contact our community for details.
Avalon at Assembly Row now has Electric Vehicle "Smart" Charging Stations for your convenience located in the Resident portion of the garage on the 4th floor. These stations are available on a first-come, first-served basis to residents. Powered by our partner, SemaConnect, our charging stations support all electric and hybrid plug-in vehicles.
For Residents: There are four levels of controlled-access, garage parking for residents. Covered spaces, uncovered spaces, and a second parking space (max of 2 spaces per apartment) is available for a monthly fee.
For Future Residents: Parking will be available for future residents touring the community.
For Guests: Parking will be available for the general public at Assembly Row.
Smoking is not permitted at this community.
Eco-friendly design is also people friendly. And both are important to us. Our apartment homes are designed with sustainability in mind, so you can live in an environment that's lighter on the planet and its
Smart design features at Avalon at Assembly Row:
Check out the Green Living Label PDF and learn about the savings for a typical Avalon at Assembly Row apartment.
This is living up.
Maybe you want room to entertain. Maybe you're going for class without the extravagance. Maybe you'll know when you see it. So look around, and make yourself at home.
Room dimensions, square footage, and features shown on the floor plan drawings are approximate and may vary between individual apartments that have similar layouts. Furniture shown on the floor plan drawings is representative and individual apartments come unfurnished unless specified otherwise. Quoted rent is per month for new move-ins to the community, based on the move-in date selected. Pricing may vary based on lease term. Quoted rent does not include other fees and charges that may be a part of your lease (i.e. utilities, parking, etc.). Please contact the community for details. Prior to signing a lease, quoted rent, specials, availability, and other terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. We require our own screening and do not accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports.
This floor plan is currently not available - please sign up for an email below to receive notice when this floor plan has an available unit.
I would like to be alerted when the following apartment(s) become available:
If you already know exactly which apartment is right for you, you can use this form to jump straight to it.
Find more Avalon locations and other properties designed by the people that bring you Avalon, here.
You've put a lot in to get where you are. You deserve the freedom to enjoy it. So go ahead. Shed the hassles of ownership without sacrificing the comforts of home. Rent to live. Avalon style.
Affordable Housing options are available. Click here for more information.
Our apartment homes are designed with sustainability in mind, so you can live in an environment that's lighter on the planet and its resources. Check out the Green Living Label and learn about the savings for a typical Avalon at Assembly Row apartment.
We partnered with CORT Furniture to make it easier for you to actually live in our apartment homes even when you can't have your own furniture come along.
Everyone has their own definition of a healthy lifestyle, so we offer a variety of spaces and places, information and inspiration, and some little extras to help you find your fit.
Your pets are part of your family. That means finding a home that welcomes all of you. We couldn't agree more, which is why we offer pet-friendly communities across the country and created WAG The Pet Program to take pet-friendly living to the next level.
Change is inevitable. Should it happen to your apartment needs, you'll get to keep the standard of service you expect at any one of our communities, with additional perks to smooth your transition.


text:
Satisfashion Rock the Runway or Satisfashion Wii
Step into the world of high fashion! As young designer Grace Styles, you'll lead the team at the Satisfashion Design House on a journey to the top of the fashion industry. Create trends with the latest fashions, hippest models and funkiest makeup. Show off your hot new looks on runways across the globe and set the fashion world on fire! With each innovative new trend you create you'll help elevate Satisfashion to the top of the industry!


text:
spares are nice to have.
I bought a complete FAL spring kit from Midway.
It was pretty reasonable IIRC it was @$12
I figured if I'm going to do a build, I might as well start with new springs. The nice part is that each spring is individually packed and marked. As I used a spring, I put the old spring back in the pack and resealed it.
Now not only do I have all new springs in my build, I've got a spare which is easily identified.
A lot of these springs look very similar, so this is a big help. Best 12 bucks I ever spent.
Edit; I just checked the invoice the spring kit was only $10.79
Last edited by 7.62x39; 10-03-2006 at 11:07 AM.
spares are nice to have.
Nice set, never checked out Midway before, I just ordered their catalog. Also, you do have snail mail on its way as of yesterday!
FYI, if those are Tapco springs, the recoil springs are a bit stiffer than OEM. You will most likely have the gas closed a couple clicks more than with the old springs. Be careful if you try to replace the extractor spring and get a butt stock tool from Tapco to remove the recoil springs.
I'm fully aware that it is a Tapco spring kit, but all the Tapco stuff is much cheaper from Midway than Tapco itself.
I just bought 6 Tapco FAL products from Midway.
Spring kit Tapco= $16.99 Midway= $10.79
Short MB T= 19.99 M= 13.29
Buttstock tool T= 11.99 M= 7.59
US forearm T= 39.99 M= 25.29
Gas tube wrench T= 18.99 M= 11.99
Pocket sight tool T= 4.99 M= 2.99
I saved a total of $41.00 by going through Midway rather than ordering direct from Tapco.
The extractor tool is unnecessary, they are very easy to do without it.


text:
If you get in one accident early in your driving career, you tend to get over it and attribute it to a lack of experience. Get into a second or a third, and you might start to realize that you need some more training or confidence behind the wheel.
This Chinese driver has had seven accidents in just three to four years. Perhaps she should consider leaving the roads forever.
The driver in question only goes by Ms. Xu, and she has been on the roads for a pretty short amount of time. She learned to drive in the USA while studying abroad, apparently, and since then she's caused thousands in carnage.
She has reportedly been in seven serious road accidents (and possibly dozens of minor ones), the most recent of which was this weekend. This time, Ms. Xu, her short shorts, and the highest heels on Earth survived a fourth rollover accident unscathed. Yes, you read that right, she has had four rollovers in four years. Yikes.
She even passed the breathalyzer test, so we can't even excuse her by saying she's an alcoholic.
Her license is still valid. If you live in Nanjing, China, it might be a good idea to get off the roads until she moves away or has her eighth crash.
(Hat Tip to Anthony!)


text:
Winston Peters did it by combining oratory with outrage while flashing his disarmingly seductive smile and exploiting the elderly's nostalgia for a New Zealand that never was.
Helen Clark did it by divorcing herself from Labour's recent but ugly past and selling herself as the credible reincarnation of figures from Labour's more caring but more distant past.
John Key has done it by somehow transforming himself from a stereotypical multi-millionaire New York merchant banker into a stereotypical modest, unassuming average kiwi bloke from next door.
Can David Shearer likewise come up with the right formula for a political elixir which similarly intoxicates voters and generates a wave of popularity upon which he can ride into election year?
For many people, the jury is still out as to whether Shearer can cut it as Labour's leader. They bear no ill will towards him nor harbour any great expectations of him. He is seen as a Mr Nice Guy. There are no jagged edges for people to rub against and force them to form an opinion of him. They simply do not feel they know him. Consequently they have yet to be convinced he has the necessary goods to run the country.
In seeing off David Cunliffe, Shearer revealed hidden strengths in crisis management drawn from his days working for the United Nations. But it is arguable how much of that washed down to the electoral coalface.
However, anyone in Labour's ranks who might be fretting that Shearer will retreat into his shell now the threat to his leadership has dissipated need not worry.
He is utterly determined not to squander the advantage he gained at year's end which saw him not only squash what would have become a leadership putsch, but emerge from the tussle in a far stronger position as leader.
A noticeable rise in support for Labour in pre-Christmas polls and plaudits for the party's ambitious plan to build 100,000 "affordable" houses meant he ended 2012 on an unexpected high.
Entering the crucial mid-term year of the electoral cycle, Shearer knows he must maintain that momentum. To use a tired cliche, for want of something better, he has returned from his summer holiday not only "hitting the ground running", but with the intention of shaking up the political status quo by doing some things markedly differently.
He is breaking with tradition by deciding to make the annual pilgrimage to Ratana other than on the day normally reserved for delegations from political parties. In doing so, he is underlining behind-the-scenes efforts to rebuild what was once a special relationship between Labour and the Ratana church.
Shearer's desire to stir things up will see him bucking convention elsewhere in coming weeks. Still handicapped by a charisma deficiency and a lingering difficulty in delivering a crisp-sounding soundbite, he has to find other ways of stapling his presence onto the nation's consciousness.
He won't give details. But he is likely to take positions on issues which will capture public attention and with it widespread approval. He may take positions on some things Key may well wish he had adopted.
It does not mean Shearer is about to become a raging populist, though no doubt some Labour activists will not feel comfortable about what he is doing. But they are not the priority.
The voters are. Shearer's job is to jolt them so they start taking heed of Labour's wider message, particularly the fresh direction the party is taking on economic policy. There is also a feeling that there is now a more receptive audience for that message among the middle classes who are struggling to get ahead, along with the hundreds and thousands of owner-operators of small businesses.
To that end, Shearer has scheduled a major speech for a week tomorrow - two days ahead of the Prime Minister's annual statement to Parliament which outlines the broad details of National's policy programme for the next 12 months.
Shearer's address will seek to define the parameters of what is likely to be the most crucial political argument of the year - whether the time is now ripe for Labour's more "hands-on" approach to economic management.
It was almost serendipity that one of the last acts of the summer silly season was to throw up the Business and Economic Research Ltd report questioning KiwiRail's mothballing of the freight-only Napier to Gisborne line.
You would be hard pressed to find something else which so starkly displays the increasing divide between National and Labour.
Not that long ago Labour would have ducked for cover and called for a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of the line's future potential and risks.
Shearer clearly believes the time for such fudging is past. Labour has to be clear about where it stands. Shearer says Labour would reopen the line. Full stop.
The cost of repairing damaged track would come from money designated to upgrade the state highway between Napier and Gisborne to cope with the increasing volume of logging trucks as the region's harvest of exotic timber escalates.
That would require explicit government intervention rather than leaving matters in the hands of KiwiRail, which is required to conform to far stricter measures of commercial viability.
Such intervention is not without political risk, however. Transporting logs by train has long been flagged as the saviour of the Napier-Gisborne line. But it has become a mirage. The reality is that for the last decade the line has carried minimal tonnages, such that closure would increase the number of trucks on the state highway by just six per working day.
Can Labour afford to be seen to be promising to subsidise something that many say they want, but few are willing to use?
Labour argues that National has treated the global financial crisis as a blip and it will be business as usual for the world economy soon enough. Labour says the reality is that adoption of a more hands-on style of economic management is a necessity because market policies alone are no longer sufficient to deliver reasonable levels of economic growth.
National claims the shift in Labour's thinking towards greater intervention is a throwback to the past. National says Labour is cynically trying to appeal to people who do not like change. Adopting hands-on management inevitably entails more government spending.
If nothing else, however, Shearer's more clear-cut position-taking will offer something voters have not enjoyed for a long time - a real choice between the two major parties on the fundamentals of economic policy. Expect, therefore, the ensuing debate to run and run once the new political year officially gets under way next Wednesday with the first Cabinet meeting of 2013.


text: STURM RUGER CUSTOM SECURITY SIX FOR NY S... EASY PAY $62 DOWN LAYAWAY 12 MONTHLY PAY... rare ruger security six stainless adj. s... Ruger LCR Lightweight 13oz RELIABLE CARR... Ruger Redhawk Alaskan 454 Casull 5301 /E... Guns Pistols Ruger Double Action Revolver Security Six MAG quot | 586 | 0 | Lc | 234.3915ms View Category Security Six 357MAG 6" For Sale from J G Gun Sales | Positive feedback: 100% View | | 881 Completed Sales View Sellers Items Description: Read More UPC: Security Six 357MAG 6" Location: AZ Trades Accepted: No Read More J&G Sales was founded in Turner, Montana in 1946 by Joe DeSaye, dedicated to providing a wide variety of military and sporting, new and used firearms, and a selection of quality ammunition from all over the world. After moving to Prescott, Arizona in 1977, J&G expanded greatly, becoming established as a nationwide mail-order and internet supplier of guns and ammunition supplying sportsmen, law enforcement and firearms enthusiasts with the products they need at the best value. It is currently owned by Brad & Brent DeSaye, sons of the founder. We have a large warehouse in Prescott, Arizona from which we do all our shipping. The front of the warehouse is open to the public. Shipping Notes: Actual Cost Read More Share Item Item #: 976739872 SKU: Security Six 357MAG 6" J G Gun Sales Seller Since: Nov. 2003 Identity Verified ( Prescott, AZ ) This seller is NOT an FFL City: Prescott State: AZ Price: SOLD Shipping: See Description Accepted Payment Methods: Returns: Your Recently Viewed Items


text:
Sales Have Ended
Sales Have Ended
The Beer Connoisseur (USA)
At GABS Beer, Cider & Food Fest presented by Liquorland, we're all about sharing our love of craft beer and cider with as many people as possible through an exceptional festival experience.
Featuring more than 300 beers and ciders, up to 80 specially brewed Festival Beers & Ciders, the thriving Liquorland Marketplace, Ariston Food & Drink Experience, Craft College, plus the Grand Carnivale entertainment program and more, there's plenty to see and do at GABS!
Please note this ticket page is for GABS Auckland Session 2. If you're interested in tickets for other sessions, please click here for Session 1, here for Session 3 or here for Season Passes.
How do I purchase ticket(s)?
All tickets for GABS 2017 will be sold online right here via our ticketing partner Eventbrite. Click on the green 'Tickets' button and a box will appear with all the ticket types. Make your selections, then fill out the form to complete your purchase.
Limited tickets may be available at the door if not sold out earlier, however we recommend you buy now to avoid disappointment. Please note that booking fees and credit card payment processing fees apply to all ticket purchases.
I'm a Liquorland customer. How do I redeem my discount?
Please check your inbox for an email from the Liquorland team with a unique code to redeem your exclusive benefits.
I have a promo code. How do I use it?
Ooh, lucky you! When you click the green 'Tickets' button, a box will appear with all the ticket types. Just click 'Enter Promotional Code' in the top right corner and your promo benefit will apply.
When will I get my ticket(s)?
After completing your purchase, your tickets will be emailed to you as a PDF. You'll need to print these out with you and bring them to the event. If you don't receive your tickets, please check your junk/spam folder. If not there, please login to your Eventbrite account and check your account to see if you entered the correct email address.
Can you resend my ticket(s)?
You can reprint your own tickets from Eventbrite. Please login to your account, go to 'My Tickets', select the tickets then reprint them. If you have any issues, please email firstname.lastname@example.com with the details.
I've changed my mind. Can I get a refund?
Unfortunately refunds on tickets are unavailable. Please consider carefully before completing your ticket purchase.
Can I give my ticket to someone else?
If you're unable to use your tickets, they can be transferred to another person, provided that person also meets the age requirements of the ticket type.
Can people under 18 attend?
In Auckland, GABS is a strictly over-18s event. People under the age of 18 will be refused admission.
What do I need to bring with me to the event?
Please bring your ticket(s), either printed out or ready on your Eventbrite app (available on the App Store or Google Play), as well as photo ID for proof of age.
What happens when I get there?
On arrival, your ticket will be scanned and you'll be given an Entry Wristband. This is your key to GABS, and will be loaded with any GABS Currency you've purchased with your ticket, or that you top up before or at the festival. Season Pass ticket holders will be given a tamper proof wristband (with barcode) which must be worn for all sessions that you attend.
Please be prepared to show your valid ID. GABS Auckland is an over 18's event. People under the age of 18 will not be permitted entry. Please note all bags are subject to inspection at any point during the event. Bottles, cans, glass, food, drink, alcohol, illicit drugs, illegal substances, fireworks, explosives or anything that can be used as a weapon cannot be brought into the festival.
As you enter, you'll be given a Coopers Festival Glass and your Official GABS Guide. And then you're good to go!
How does GABS Currency work?
GABS is a 100% cashless event. With no cash to handle, this helps our bars and exhibitors process transactions quickly, which means more time for you to enjoy the festival.
How can I purchase GABS Currency?
As mentioned above, your Entry Wristband will be loaded with any GABS Currency you've pre-purchased. This year, you can pre-purchase GABS Currency in amounts of $25, $50 and $75 with your ticket.
We strongly recommend purchasing Currency before the event so you can start the fun from the first minute. For reference, a paddle of five 85ml tasters (more on this below) costs $11, and a 285ml Coopers Festival Glass fill is $6 and up.
I've already bought my ticket, but think I'll need more Currency. Help!
If you need to top up at the event, just head to one of our Currency stands or a roving Currency Seller.
If I don't use all my Currency, can I get a refund?
If you don't use all of your GABS Currency at the festival, never fear! GABS Currency refunds will be available online only from Monday 19 June (noon) to Sunday 2 July (midnight). Refunds will then be processed from Tuesday 4 July (6pm). Just make sure you hang on to your GABS Currency Wristband as you'll need the number printed on it to claim your refund. Visit gabsfestival.com/refunds between these dates to arrange your refund. Please note there is a $2 administration fee to process refunds.
I have applied to be a volunteer. Do I need to purchase a ticket?
Great work. We love our volunteers! All volunteers, once approved by our team and appointed a role, will be given a unique code to redeem one complimentary General Admission ticket to a session of their choice. Please note this ticket must be for a session held on a different day (or if on the same day, after the volunteer session).
Will tickets sell out?
The majority of GABS sessions will sell out. If in doubt, best to purchase your ticket as early as possible.
What if I don't have proof of age?
GABS reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone unable to prove their age. No refunds will be provided in this occurrence.
When do the bars close?
All bars serving alcohol will close 15 minutes before the advertised closing time of each GABS session.
What sort of behaviour is unacceptable?
If anyone thinks GABS is a swillathon, they will only be disappointed. While GABS is all about responsible beer appreciation and education in a fun and festive atmosphere, anti-social behaviour will not be accepted. Please note also that all bags are subject to inspection at any point during the event. Bottles, cans, glass, food, drink, alcohol, illicit drugs, illegal substances, fireworks, explosives or anything that can be used as a weapon cannot be brought into the event.
I have a question that's not answered here.
Please read through the GABS website to see if there's an answer there. Alternatively, please feel free to message us on Facebook or email email@example.com.
Please note that by purchasing a ticket to GABS 2017, you consent to any photos of you at the event to be used for future marketing purposes. As a ticketbuyer, you will automatically be opted in to receive the GABS News email newsletter. You are free to unsubscribe to this mailing list at any time.


text:
Regular price
Made in Portugal with high quality portuguese cork.
Color: Natural with pink pendant
Clasp: Magnetic zamak clasp
How to care for cork products:
- Cork is naturally waterproof. To clean cork items in the natural cork color (beige), use a damp cloth with mild soap (e.g. dish soap). To clean cork items in any other color, just use a damp cloth with no soap.
What is zamak?
- Zamak is a great quality hypoallergenic metal designed for sensitive skin. It keeps the skin clean and healthy, because it does not stain and it does not deteriorate with time. Lighter than steel, zamak jewelry are very comfortable, attractive and tough.


text:
Book of Enchantment, Serie Disney +
Benvenuto Visitatore ( Log In | Registrati )
Book of Enchantment, Serie Disney +
5/3/2019, 0:54
Messaggio #1
Gold Member
Gruppo: Moderatore
Messaggi: 18.338
Thanks: *
Iscritto il: 27/8/2005
Da Twitter:
Steve Pearlman (Once Upon a Time ) and Michael Seitzman (Quantico) are developing DISNEY VILLAINS, for Disney+, the upcoming online video streaming service. Production is slated for the second quarter of 2020 at Ardmore Studios in Dublin, Ireland.
Dal sito DeadLine:
Book Of Enchantment TV Series About Disney Villains In Works At Disney+ From Michael Seitzman
This is a series tailor-made for Disneys upcoming family-oriented direct-to-consumer platform. I hear the streaming service is moving forward with Book of Enchantment, an adaptation of the Villains book series by Serena Valentino featuring some of Disneys most popular villains. The project hails from Michael Seitzman (Quantico, Code Black), ABC Signature Studios and Seitzman and Christina Davis ABC Studios-based Maniac Productions.
No one would comment but I hear that Book Of Enchantment is envisioned as an epic universe that weaves classic Disney tales told in a brand new way. The project had been in development for more than six months, with Seitzman writing a pilot script and a bible for the series. He serves as showrunner for Book of Enchantment, which is currently hiring writers, with a writers room slated to open in April. I hear there is no official green light as budget numbers are still being crunched, but locations are being scouted for a 2020 shoot in the UK.
Maniac and ABC Signature already are involved in another ambitious series that is building a cinematic universe based on well-known IP an innovative two-series drama project in the works at Hulu based on two John Grishams novels, 1995s The Rainmaker and 2015s Rogue Lawyer. It is envisioned as the first chapter in a larger franchise, a multi-series project tentatively titled The Grisham Universe.
Disney has been actively exploiting its gallery of classic villains in features (the Maleficent franchise) and in TV (the Descendants TV movie franchise).
Valentinos book series launched in 2009 with Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen. Five books have been published so far with a sixth, The Odd Sisters: A Villains Novel, coming out this year.
There have been only a handful of Disney+ series confirmed so far, including a new High School Musical incarnation and a High Fidelity reimagening, along with Marvel and Star Wars shows.
* La Disney per il servizio streaming Disney + sta lavorando ad una serie sui cattivi.
* La sceneggiatura è di Steve Pearlman (Once Upon a Time) e Michael Seitzman (Quantico).
* La produzione inizierà nella seconda metà del 2020 agli Studios Ardmore a Dublino in Irlanda.
* La serie è tratta dai romanzi di Serena Valentino sulle origini dei cattivi. I protagonisti dei romanzi sono la Regina Grimilde di Biancaneve, la Bestia de La Bella e la Bestia, Ursula de La Sirenetta, Malefica de La Bella Addormentata nel Bosco e Madre Gothel da Rapunzel - l'intreccio della torre.
* La serie unirà i vari romanzi in un'unica storia (un po' come avvenne per la serie C'era una volta / Once upon a Time di cui questa serie è considerata l'erede)
3/4/2019, 23:44
Messaggio #2
Gold Member
Gruppo: Moderatore
Messaggi: 18.338
Thanks: *
Iscritto il: 27/8/2005
L'autrice è stata coinvolta nel progetto.
Dalla Pagina Facebook di Serena Valentino:
Thank you for all the Villains love, everyone! Though I cannot comment on Book of Enchantment at this time, I do promise I will share more when I can. Please be patient with me. My love and thanks to you all! xo ❤
23/8/2019, 9:25
Messaggio #3
Gold Member
Gruppo: Utente
Messaggi: 4.977
Thanks: *
Iscritto il: 9/4/2008
Da: Brescia
Progetto cancellato...Per ora.
Da Deadline
Book Of Enchantment Disney+ TV Series Project About Disney Villains Not Going Forward
By Nellie Andreeva
EXCLUSIVE: Disney+ has abruptly pulled the plug on one of the high-profile original series in the works at the streaming service, Book of Enchantment, an adaptation of the Villains book series by Serena Valentino featuring some of Disneys most popular villains.
I hear the decision was largely creative, related to shows tone and direction. It came down yesterday when the project was shut down 13 weeks into a writers room where a team had been working on scripts.
Book of Enchantment had been in the works at Disney+ for almost a year. While it had not been formally greenlighted, budget conversations had been progressing, producers had scouted locations, expensive pay-or-play staffing deals had been made, and a May 2020 production start in the UK had been eyed.
Netflix Will See Some Erosion As Streaming Rivals Come Online, Study Predicts
The Book of Enchantment adaptation appeared tailor-made for Disneys upcoming family-oriented direct-to-consumer platform, slated for a November 12 debut. Envisioned as an epic universe that weaves classic Disney tales told in a new way, the project hailed from Michael Seitzman who wrote the pilot script and a bible and served as showrunner, ABC Signature Studios, and Seitzman and Christina Davis ABC Studios-based Maniac Productions.
Book of Enchantment likely faced more intense scrutiny than other Disney+ shows because of its IP involving characters that are very important to the Disney canon. I hear as backup scripts started to come in, executives at the streaming platform felt the series was going into a darker direction than anticipated.
Disney brass have been open about the brand identity of Disney+ as family-oriented service, something all of its programming has to conform with. In the spring, Disney+s High Fidelity series reboot starring Zoë Kravitz moved to Hulu because the project had evolved creatively into more adult subject matter. Disney+s upcoming High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, switched showrunners and made creative changes earlier this year in part because the original showrunner was looking to tackle more adult themes.
With Book of Enchantment, I hear an effort was made for a mid-stream creative direction shift, trying to bring back some levity in tone while keeping the project going and the writers room open. As part of the efforts to find a path forward, producer Jason Reed was brought in after July 4 to help out. I hear that when the latest script came in this week and its tone was still darker than Disney+ executives wanted it to be, a decision was made to put an end of the project in this incarnation.
The decision was accepted by ABC Studios/ABC Signature, where Seitzman is among of the top showrunners on the talent roster. Out of respect to the seasoned creator-producer on part of both ABC Studios and Disney+, they agreed not to compromise further his vision and push the project in a direction where its creative team was not comfortable going.
Also factoring into the decision was the series cost. I hear the initial budget proposal from the producers came in very high but, after concessions, the streamer, the studio and the producing team reached a compromise. (The budget was consequently trimmed further as part of a cost-cutting measure that I hear impacted a number of Disney+ shows.) Still, because of its nature and scope, Book of Enchantment was going to be a very expensive series, with its Season 1 budget pushing nine figures, so that, paired with the uncertainty over its tone and creative direction, likely sealed its fate. I hear more than $4 million had already been spent on the series so far.
Additionally, while development of Book of Enchantment was going on, Disney-ABCs production operations, including ABC Studios, underwent a string of leadership changes as a result of Disneys $71.3 billion acquisition of Fox assets.
While the current Book of Enchantment series incarnation will not go forward, ABC Studios continues to own the IP, and I hear Disney+ remains interested in the property so a new take may be developed down the road.
Disney has been actively exploiting its gallery of classic villains in features (the Maleficent franchise) and in TV (the Descendants TV movie franchise).
Valentinos book series launched in 2009 with Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen. Six books have been published so far with the latest, The Odd Sisters: A Villains Novel, coming out last month.
Seitzman and Maniac will now focus on their other projects at ABC Studios/ABC Signature, including an innovative two-series drama project in the works at Hulu based on two John Grisham novels, 1995s The Rainmaker and 2015s Rogue Lawyer. It is envisioned as the first chapter in a larger franchise, a multi-series project tentatively titled The Grisham Universe.
Disney+ is expected to tout its upcoming lineup at its D23 Expo presentation tomorrow. It includes Marvel and Star Wars shows as well as High School Musical: The Musical and a Love, Simon reimagining.
23/8/2019, 13:04
Messaggio #4
Gold Member
Gruppo: Moderatore
Messaggi: 18.338
Thanks: *
Iscritto il: 27/8/2005
L'unico progetto davvero interessante di Disney +. Peccato, anche perchè se partono già dall'idea di rendere la loro piattaforma una sorta di Disney Channel siamo ben presi.
ma poi una serie dark funziona. Ricordiamoci C'era una volta (Once Upon a Time) che ha fatto storia nella serialità televisiva...
Siamo davvero delusi.
Certo che il D23 è iniziato proprio sotto i migliori auspici... non osiamo immaginare come finirà (anche se in tutta onestà dal D23 non ci aspettiamo proprio nulla, è sempre molto deludente)
23/8/2019, 13:24
Messaggio #5
Gold Member
Gruppo: Utente
Messaggi: 4.977
Thanks: *
Iscritto il: 9/4/2008
Da: Brescia
Sono d'accordo. Il fatto di mantenere il profilo così family oriented mi fa storcere il naso...Forse lo fanno per meglio specializzarsi rispetto alla concorrenza. Sento che comunque il progetto potrebbe ritornare dopo la prima sperimentazione della piattaforma.
23/8/2019, 14:00
Messaggio #6
Gold Member
Gruppo: Moderatore
Messaggi: 18.338
Thanks: *
Iscritto il: 27/8/2005
in tutta onestà lo speriamo. Anche perchè il troppo family oriented è ciò che ha distrutto Disney Channel, da quel gioiello che era nelle intenzioni originarie (anni 80) a quello che poi è diventato. Se fanno così pure per la piattaforma, crediamo che Amazon e Netflix se la mangiano in insalata.
Noi daremmo più aspetti, dal family a serie più mature e anche dark. Questa poteva essere una sorta di revival di C'era una volta (non in termini di sequel/spin off ma in termini di eredità lasciata da quella serie), invece cancellarla così, mah
Se Disney + è tutto family e poco altro, beh non fa per noi, preferiamo molta più differenziazione tra i generi, qui tra High School Musical e i reboot di Mamma ho perso l'aereo beh crediamo che l'impronta sia data e non è quello che noi cerchiamo da una piattaforma online.
|Versione Lo-Fi
|Oggi è il: 8/12/2019, 17:55


text:
Since the early 1900s, something sinister has haunted the back roads of Dartmoor in Devonshire, England. Around 1910, an unknown force began to torment the locals on what is now B3212 Road, which can be found between the villages of Postbridge and Two Bridges. By coincidence (or perhaps not), Dartmoor is also the setting of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 1902 crime thriller, The Hound of the Baskervilles, starring the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. The local people know this spectral entity as the Hairy Hands.
According to local legends, this entity manifests itself as a pair of large, hairy disembodied hands. Sometimes, the Hands are described as having claws. According to the stories, the Hairy Hands appear out of thin air and clamp themselves down onto the steering wheel of the car or the handlebars of the motorcycle (whatever the victim happens to be driving at the time), badly frightening the victim. The Hands are described as having great strength, and many witnesses can attest to having struggled with the phantom appendages for control of the vehicle. Eventually, the struggling victims are violently forced off of the side of the road, resulting in serious injuries to many witnesses and causing at least one death. Curiously enough, in at least one case a victim described "an overwhelming smell of sulfur" remaining after the Hairy Hands disappeared. Could this be an indication of a demonic manifestation? Perhaps. But one thing is clear: the Hairy Hands hate people, and this entity particularly loathes those who are using vehicles of any kind as transportation. The only purpose of the Hairy Hands seems to be to wreak death and destruction on as many living people as it possibly can.
While the origins of the Hairy Hands remain murky and shrouded in legend, the history of the entity's attacks has been documented surprisingly well. For a little over a decade, the attacks were actually, while malicious, very mild. But in 1921, tragedy struck on the moors. In June, Dr. E.H. Helby, a medical officer at Dartmoor Prison, met an untimely death on the B3212 road when he lost control of his motorcycle and the adjoining sidecar, which held his two children. He shouted at them to jump to safety, and they obeyed. The good Doctor Helby himself was thrown out of his seat and died instantly, apparently of a broken neck. There seems to have been no mention of the Hairy Hands in this particular account, but that does not rule out the possibility that this was an attack by the Hairy Hands.
On August 26th of that same year, a young captain of the British Army also lost control of his motorcycle and was thrown into the verge (or shoulder) of the road, despite being described by the media as "a very experienced rider". The young man survived, but just barely. Later, in response to media questioning, the captain made the following statement: "It was not my fault. Believe it or not, something drove me off the road. A pair of hairy hands closed over mine. I felt them as plainly as ever I felt anything in my life – large, muscular, hairy hands. I fought them for all I was worth, but they were too strong for me. They forced the machine into the turf at the edge of the road, and I knew no more till I came to myself, lying a few feet away on my face on the turf."
In the summer of 1924, another attack took place. This time, the mother of the respected and well-known Devonshire folklorist Theo Brown found herself under a supernatural assault while vacationing in a caravan that was only half a mile from the dark road where pretty much all of the previous activity had taken place. Later on, long after the encounter had taken place, Brown went on to write up a very detailed account of her mother's nighttime encounter with the Hairy Hands. While out on that particular night, Brown said that her mother had sensed that there was "some power very seriously menacing" nearby, and knew that she had to act quickly. Looking through a small window, she saw something move. As she stared out the window, she realized that it was "the fingers and palm of a very large hand with many hairs on the joints and back of it", pulling itself up towards the slightly-open window. Mrs. Brown knew immediately that the entity wanted to hurt and possibly even kill herself and her husband, who was asleep. She knew that this hand didn't belong to anything human, and that "no blow or shot would have any power over it". Almost immediately, Mrs. Brown made the Sign of the Cross and "prayed very much that we might be kept safe". The hand almost instantly began to sink out of sight, and she knew that the danger had finally passed. Mrs. Brown said a prayer of thanks and fell into a deep sleep afterwards. Mrs. Brown and her husband stayed in that area for several weeks, and they never encountered the evil of the Hairy Hands again after that. Mrs. Brown admits, however, that she "did not feel happy in some places" near that particular spot, nor would she "have walked alone on the moor at night or on the Tor above our caravan."
One tale of the Hairy Hands was related to writer Michael Williams, author of the book Supernatural Dartmoor, by a journalist by the name of Rufus Endle. Endle himself had encountered the Hairy Hands whilst driving near the village of Postbridge on an unknown date, where he says that "a pair of hands gripped the driving wheel and I had to fight for control". In the end, Endle narrowly managed to avoid a crash. The Hairy Hands themselves mysteriously vanished. Understandably, Endle specifically asked that his story was not to be published until after his death.
Another incident was related to Theo Brown by Mrs. E. Battiscombe in 1961: "A young man undertook to run in to Princetown on his motorcycle to get something for his landlady. In about an hour he returned to Penlee, very white and shaken, and saying he had had a curious experience. He said he felt his hands gripped by two rough and hairy hands and every [effort] made to throw him off his machine." No further details are recorded.
There is one notable tale of an attack by the Hairy Hands that is slightly confusing, in that there is no date or even a year given. So, it could be an older case, or it could be a more recent one. However, the story mentions that the Hairy Hands had been haunting the B3212 road for sixty years at this point, and the first reports of this entity started occurring in 1910. So, it may be reasonably assumed that this encounter took place in the early 1960s or 1970s. This account involves a twenty-eight-year-old woman by the name of Florence Warwick, a holiday-maker (someone who has taken a vacation or a holiday). At this point, Florence had never heard of Dartmoor's Hairy Hands in Devonshire. That very night, however, Florence would discover everything that she never wanted to know on the dark B3212 road…
One night, Florence was driving down the B3212 road when her car began to sputter. She proceeded to pull over to the side of the road, where she pulled out a handbook to read. She had just gotten done with a sightseeing tour, and now she was having car trouble! Florence recalled that, "As I was reading in the failing light, a cold feeling suddenly came over me." She had the distinctive feeling that she was being watched. Florence looked up and saw "a pair of huge, hairy hands pressed against the windscreen." "I tried to scream," she said, "but couldn't. I was frozen with fear." Florence watched as the disembodied hands (which, as noted earlier, were said to have haunted the B3212 road for sixty years at this point) began to slowly crawl across the windshield. She recalled the experience clearly, saying "It was horrible, they were just inches away," she had said. "After what seemed like a lifetime, I heard myself cry out and the hands seemed to vanish." Florence was so frightened at this point that she hardly noticed that her car started immediately when she turned her key in the ignition. She proceeded to hit the accelerator and drove the full twenty miles back to Torbay, where she was staying with some friends. By the time she had arrived, Florence had started to believe that she had imagined the entire thing. But then, once she had arrived home, her friends told her the story of the Hairy Hands. Florence was shocked, and more than just a little shaken. She now knew that she had just encountered the Hairy Hands of Dartmoor.
Several decades later, in the beginning of the twenty-first century, it would seem that the Hairy Hands are still pursuing their evil agenda. In an encounter told to author Nick Redfern, as related in his book Wildman! The Monstrous and Mysterious Saga of the 'British Bigfoot' (CFZ Press, 2012), Michael Anthony was traveling back home after a long day of working. Michael works for the largest supplier of photocopy machines in Britain and therefore has to travel frequently in order to sell his wares. Late at night, on January 16th, 2008, Michael was driving along on the B3212 road at around 11pm, on his way home to the city of Bristol. That day, he had been visiting with a customer in the village of Postbridge, who wanted to rent several photocopiers for his new business endeavor. Deals were made, contracts were signed, and Michael was finally headed home for some well-deserved rest. Little did the salesman know that he would have an encounter with supernatural forces on his way home that he would never forget…
Michael had just driven out of Postbridge when his skin began to feel cold and clammy, apparently for no reason. Furthermore, he began to feel a kind of dread and began to grow inexplicably fearful. He was at loss for a logical explanation, which only made matters worse. After being away from his wife and his two daughters for several days, the leisurely drive home usually cheered him up. Tonight, fate had terrifyingly different plans for him, though. A couple of minutes later, the atmosphere within the confines of his car began to feel oppressive, and even evil. His hands went numb, and Michael added "I actually thought I was having a stroke." The reality of the situation turned out to be far worse, however.
As had occurred so many times mere decades earlier, a huge pair of hairy hands, "or paws" (as he described them), clamped themselves over his own as Michael stared in horror. Suddenly, the disembodied hands attempted to force his car off of the road and onto the dark moors. The monstrous hands tried this three times, but Michael managed to fight off the attempts each time. Perhaps tiring of its victim's struggles, the hands suddenly disappeared in a flash of light (which illuminated the inside of the car), leaving behind an overpowering odor of sulfur. Understandably, Michael sped up and didn't stop until he reached a service station on the M5 motorway. Michael had just been attacked by the Hairy Hands. Fortunately, the entity was prevented from claiming yet another victim on that dark night.
With that ends the accounts of encounters with the Hairy Hands. However, while the eyewitness stories may have come to an end, the legend itself does not. Strangely enough, most versions of the legends do not give the origins of the Hairy Hands, which is usually not the case with most ghost stories. A few local versions of the story blame the manifestations on an unnamed man who died on the road due to an accident. Again, no specific details of when this happened, who the man actually was, or how exactly he died are given. So, what are the Hairy Hands? And where did they come from? One story, which may or may not have some validity to it, gives one possible (if rather unsatisfying) answer to this part of the mystery.
In the early 1800s, there were a number of powder mills around Dartmoor. These mills were used to manufacture gunpowder for use in the local quarries. It was a very busy business, having around one hundred workers (and their families) at a given time. Still, it was extremely dangerous work, as even the slightest spark could set off a huge explosion that could cause serious injuries and even death. Thus, the workers wore rope-soled shoes while working, as the steel-studded worker's boots, which were common at the time, would emit sparks whenever the man wearing them came into contact with any rocks. This would prove to be the downfall of one man, and would go on to cause a terrifying haunting.
Among the workers at this particular powder mill was the local blacksmith, a big, burly man with strong, hairy arms and hands. He was a friendly and hard-working man who used his considerable skills in metalwork to fix and maintain the machinery around the mill. He was both respected and well-liked by everyone. One summer's evening, after having had a few tankards of ale with some friends, he decided to stop down at the mill. The problem was that the blacksmith was still wearing his steel-studded boots! He took one misstep, and the resulting explosion was heard for miles around. When the dust had settled, all that was found of the blacksmith was his large, hairy hands, with the rest of the body presumably consumed by the explosion. To this day, it is said, those hands still roam the moors at night, most likely searching for its lost body.
While this story could be true, as most ghost stories have a historical background that lends credence to the haunting, what is the real story behind the Hairy Hands of Dartmoor? Theories abound as to what the entity's true nature might be. Some people believe that it could be a modern-day manifestation of goblins or something related to the Will O'the Wisp, an eerie, spectral flame or luminescence that delights in leading travelers astray and into dangerous situations. Others have suggested that it may be a present-day Gremlin, a goblinlike creature that is known for sabotaging airplanes and electronic equipment. Gremlins were often blamed for mechanical failures in aircraft during World War II. Wreaking havoc with motorists and drivers in cars and on motorcycles wouldn't be that much of a stretch. Still, the aggressive nature of this entity suggests that there is a much more malevolent force at work here than ghouls and goblins out for a good time on an isolated stretch of road…
Other, more intriguing theories have been suggested as to what the true identity of the Hairy Hands really is. Authors and cryptozoologists Jonathan Downes and Nick Redfern have suggested that this ghostly entity may in fact be a modern-day manifestation of a shapeshifting evil that has been spoken of for centuries, a deadly monster known as the Kelpie. Legends from the Highlands of Scotland say that the Kelpie (sometimes known as the water horse or each-uisge) is a supernatural beast that dwells within the lochs and rivers of Scotland, and is said to have the ability to shapeshift at will. Most commonly, the Kelpie takes the form of a horse, tempting weary travelers to climb onto its back. Those who do so find themselves stuck to the creature's back, unable to escape. The Kelpie then dashes headlong into the water, where it proceeds to drown and devour its prey. According to some legends, only the liver is left untouched. Additionally, the Kelpie is able to take the form of a gorgeous young woman or a large, hair-covered man that hides in the vegetation along the waterways. It then attacks and slaughters the unwary who happen to pass by. Perhaps the Kelpie has adapted somewhat to the modern world, and now actively seeks to cause car accidents in order to prey on the drivers by assuming the form of a pair of large, hairy hands that suddenly appear and strives to force cars and motorcycles off of the road, thus causing grievous injuries and even death. People in such a state would be easy prey for the Kelpie at this point. Still, there are other theories to consider.
Based on the eyewitness accounts and their descriptions of feeling a cold sensation and, in one case, the overwhelming stink of sulfur, another theory that could be presented is that the Hairy Hands are a demonic manifestation. This also explains, as in Theo Brown's 1924 encounter, why making the Sign of the Cross and praying for deliverance from evil was able to scare the entity away. And finally, as most people believe, the Hairy Hands could be a malevolent ghost. The feeling of dread and feeling unnaturally cold before the Hairy Hands appear would point the investigation in the direction of a haunting. Sudden or tragic death are both known to create ghosts, and stories of a man dying in an accident on the road or of a friendly blacksmith who died in a tragic explosion and leaving only his hands remaining both fit the bill for a vengeful, restless spirit.
Regardless of which theory (or theories) a person chooses to believe, it is apparent that the Hairy Hands are a supernatural manifestation of relentless evil. Once the stories appeared in the national newspaper, it prompted several investigations into the B3212 road. Eventually, it was determined that the sheer number of accidents was most likely due to the camber (or arches) of the road's surface, which was dangerously high in some places. This was immediately fixed. There were even some skeptics who questioned the stories and the validity of the eyewitnesses. These skeptics stated that most of the accidents were cause by people who were unfamiliar with the area driving too fast down the narrow roads, causing them to misjudge the road and lose control of their vehicles. But what about the Hairy Hands themselves? Can the skeptics be so quick as to dismiss the legends and the many encounters that have taken place on the road over the years? One would be inclined to say that too much has happened for the tales to be so easily dismissed. Most recently, a speed limit of forty miles per hour was imposed upon the B3212 road to protect wandering livestock. But will this stop the Hairy Hands? It might just be too early to say.
Without a doubt, the legend of the Hairy Hands is ingrained into the folklore and culture of Dartmoor. As the 2008 encounter of Michael Anthony has proven, the legend of Dartmoor's Hairy Hands persists to this day, and the inhabitants of Dartmoor still greatly fear the sudden appearance of the sinister Hairy Hands.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank my good friend Nick Redfern for graciously allowing me to use some of his books for my research. Otherwise, this would have been a very short entry, indeed. He has greatly helped me through messaging and answering my questions (not to mention having had patience with me as well!), and I owe him a debt. Thank You, Nick!!!
Nick's blog may be found at Nick Redfern's World of Whatever...
Brown, Theo. Devon Ghosts. Jarrod Bay Publishing. Copyright ©1982 by Theo Brown.
Redfern, Nick. Wildman! The Monstrous and Mysterious Saga of the 'British Bigfoot'. North Devon, England: CFZ Press, 2012.
Steiger, Brad. Real Ghosts, Restless Spirits, and Haunted Places (Second Edition). Canton, Michigan: Visible Ink Press®, 2013.
Legendary Dartmoor: The Hairy Hands
The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor
Ghosts UK: Hairy Hands
Mysterious Britain & Ireland: The Hairy Hands
Moretonhampstead: The Hairy Hands
Dartmoor Activities: Hairy Hands
The Legend of the Hairy Hands
Two Blondes Walking: The Legend of the Hairy Hands
Paranormal Investigations: Devon's Most Haunted Stretch of Road
Mysterious Universe: The Hairy Hands Horror


text:
LISTEN: Painted Palms' "Carousel" Takes Listeners On Quite A Ride
By Staff, Photo by Rachel Hubbard on January 24, 2013
Painted Palms is the collaborative effort of cousins Reese Donohue and Chris Prudhomme. With only a five song EP, Canopy, under their belts the duo has already made quite a splash. After being discovered by Of Montreal's Kevin Barnes, they opened for the group on a national tour, as well as touring with STRFKR and Braids.
The song "Carousel" is off a 7" of the same name, set to be released on March 5th through Polyvinyl. The song--a dreamy pop song that evokes the feeling of a lush, sun-soaked
Once you listen to the full track below, you'll be hooked like the rest of us--waiting for their impending LP release!


text:
Apr 06,2007
Ochoco Reservoir offers good spring fishing, chance to see varied wildlife
by Scott Staats
A 3/4 moon hung in the sky over the eastern end of the reservoir in early afternoon. An osprey flew overhead, keeping a sharp eye on the chilly water for its next meal. A river otter lifted its head above the water about 30 yards from our boat, checking us out. A coating of snow still lay on the summit of Lookout Mountain in the distance.
I accompanied Mike Lunn and his chocolate lab Lulu for an afternoon of fishing on Ochoco Reservoir. Lulu lay on the deck with her front paws over the side and tail wagging, anxiously waiting for something to happen, as if saying, "Come on guys, where's the fish?" We were thinking the same thing.
13-inch rainbow trout from Ochoco Reservoir – photos by Scott Staats
A dark Blue Fox spinner worked that day. In the past I've had luck on brown, yellow or green Rooster Tails. We targeted the upper end of the reservoir for trout and crappie but didn't get any bites and didn't see many fish on the screen of the fish-finder. We concluded it was a bit early for either of these fish to be in this part of the reservoir. Trout will stage at the upper end of the reservoir before going up Ochoco Creek and Mill Creek to spawn between April and June.
13-inch rainbow trout from Ochoco Reservoir – photos by Scott Staats
A dark Blue Fox spinner worked that day. In the past I've had luck on brown, yellow or green Rooster Tails.
We did see a lot of fish on the screen in the area of the 10 mph markers but had no luck. Many of the fish were in 20 to 40 feet of water. The air and water were only about 44 degrees, a little chilly for both fish and anglers to be active. The last part of the afternoon we spent trolling down near the dam. We had time only for two passes. On the first pass I got a few pecks on the line then the fish hit. I pulled a plump 13-inch rainbow to the boat. There's nothing like fresh fish in the net and frying pan.
After getting the trout in the net, the hook came out easily – from the fish but not the net. I spent the next several precious minutes frantically trying to figure out the puzzle of getting the treble hook out of the twisted netting while Mike was getting some bites. He may notice that some holes in his net are bigger than others as I had to cut a few of the strands to finally free my spinner and get it back in the water.
A dark Blue Fox spinner worked for me that day. In the past I've had luck on brown, yellow or green Rooster Tails.
The average size trout in the reservoir measures between 12 and 14 inches with some getting up to 20 inches. Higher success rates are reported from anglers in boats trolling with flashers and lures. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife manages Ochoco Reservoir for a rainbow trout fishery and most people who fish for trout keep the fish.
Bank anglers have luck along the entire north shore using worms, Power Bait, marshmallows, spinners, flies – just about anything that's used to catch trout.. Much of the lake shore is private so be sure to respect the rights of property owners.
On a past outing I tried my hand with the fly rod. We trolled slowly at the upper end of the reservoir using Woolly Buggers with about 40 or 50 feet of line out, starting in about 10 feet of water and heading in to about three or four feet. We were using clear sinking line with 4X tippet and 9-foot leader on 5-weight, 9-foot rods.
The proper way to hook an Ochoco trout on a fly while trolling is to keep the rod parallel to the water, pointing it back behind the boat. When you feel a strike, simply lift the rod tip up and keep the line tight. Most of the time, the fish will set the hook themselves. I opt for the knee-jerk reaction of a state record bass or salmon strike, which for these trout almost always results in a miss.
I didn't have too much luck with the fly rod and opted to employ drastic measures, which consisted of grabbing the spinning rod. On about the third or fourth cast, I hooked a plump 16-inch rainbow on an orange and green Rooster Tail.
The reservoir is just about at capacity, according to the Ochoco Irrigation District. Total capacity is 44,247 acre feet and recent measurements recorded 41,264 acre feet, making it about 93 percent filled.
Ochoco Reservoir receives an average of 25,000 fingerlings each year around mid-May, according to Brett Hodgson, fish biologist with ODFW in Prineville. These rainbow trout come from Oak Springs Hatchery in Maupin. Prior to 2003, ODFW had been stocking about 60,000 fingerlings a year. However those fish were three to four inches and the latest stocked fish are five to six inches. This new stock will be eight inches by this fall and around 14 inches by next spring.
Hodgson hopes the larger fingerlings will compete more favorably with the bullhead and crappie in the reservoir and produce a better trout population.
Besides hatchery fish, there are also wild trout in Ochoco Reservoir. "The reservoir fishery is not completely dependent upon our stocking," Hodgson said. There are no plans to discontinue the state's stocking program in the reservoir, he added. About an equal number of trout spawn up Mill and Ochoco creeks.
Hodgson said that five or six years ago the ratio was about 60 percent wild fish to 40 percent hatchery fish but the last couple of years of monitoring has shown 80 percent hatchery fish to 20 percent wild fish.
"The last few drought years have reduced spawning success," Hodgson explained. He would like to see at least at 50-50 ratio between wild and hatchery fish. Monitoring data indicates that hatchery fish aren't leaving the reservoir to spawn or otherwise interact with wild fish.
Crappie were first detected in the reservoir in 1997 by ODFW sampling. Their numbers continue to increase with some reaching ten inches or more. Bigger crappie can now be found in Ochoco Reservoir than in Prineville Reservoir. Crappie can be targeted in the shallower parts of the reservoir, especially along the south shore (opposite the highway) in May and June. As the water warms, the fish will head for deeper water near the dam.
There are also brown bullhead present throughout the reservoir. March and April are best months to target bullhead when they are spawning in the shallower upper sections. Worms on the bottom work best. Fish up to a pound and a half are possible and, just like crappie, the average fish is bigger in Ochoco Reservoir than in Prineville Reservoir.
"We are quite disappointed that crappie and bullhead were illegally introduced into Ochoco Reservoir," said Hodgson. "I think ultimately it will have a negative impact on the trout fishing; it already has in Prineville Reservoir." He said that people think they may be helping out a fishery by planting other species illegally, but in reality they are hurting it.


text:
- Moving Malta
- About Us
- Buying
- Selling
- Letting
- Commercial
- Property Management
- News
Mosta lies at the heart of Malta, along the Great Fault that runs east-west across the Island. The town's name derives from the Arabic 'musta', meaning centre. It was only a hamlet in medieval times, but began to develop at the turn of the 17th century after the Great Siege. Today it is a busy market town. At its centre is a magnificent domed church (completed in 1860), the Mosta Rotunda, said to be the third largest unsupported church dome in Europe. It was built to imitate the Pantheon in Rome, by Maltese architect George de Vasse. In World War II, the Church took a direct hit during a German bombing. The bomb pierced the dome, but failed to explode, leaving all those attending Mass,unharmed. This event is now regarded as miraculous intervention. A replica of the 200kg bomb can be seen in the church's sacristy. The building of the church was revolutionary in its day: the Mosta Rotunda was constructed over the old church which was only demolished once the new church was finished. Mosta is associated with several legends which inspired the building of small devotional chapels: the cave chapel of St Paul the Hermit in a picturesque valley; and the Chapel of Our Lady of Hope, built as thanksgiving for the safety of a local girl attacked by pirates raiding inland from Salina Bay. Within the limits of Mosta there are also prehistoric remains such as catacombs under Fort Mosta, and Bronze Age dolmens. Mosta also lies on the Victoria Lines, the British fortifications built along the Great Fault.


text: Plattypus 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2012 I just assumed a teaching position where my predecessor purchased a white clay body for the Feb wood fire. I would prefer a darker one but cannot purchase anything new. I have a small supply of some Standard Clays... Can I use any cone 10 clay for wood fire with decent result? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


text:
Would you like to clock out?
(888) 556-7590
Start here:
Your Email:
Your Email:
And you will get to view the portfolios of photographers & filmmakers available for your wedding and be entered into our FREE Wedding Giveaway.
Wedding Date:
Wedding Location:
Phone or email:
Bride or Grooms Name:
Your wedding day is one of the most important events of your life, so you'll want to be sure to capture every beautiful, memorable moment.
Accordingly, many wedding couples are now opting to hire a second photographer. Since you'll want to include both formal portraiture and candid shots in your album, having two photographers "tag team" throughout the day brings spontaneous style and dimension to your wedding memories.
Most couples have a vision for their wedding photography that includes several must-have artistic moments, and a lot of them need to be captured virtually simultaneously. Two photographers working together will be able to work two different places at once. For example, the bride will likely want a photo of her dress hanging in a beautiful spot that's evocative of the wedding location, such as backlit in a window or on a cottage door. She'll want her preparations covered, especially shots of her mother or sister helping her with her veil or necklace. The couple will want their cake, flowers and beautifully set tables documented before the festivities begin. And while the bride's getting ready, the groom will be undergoing his own preparations with his groomsmen, which can involve moments of hilarity and camaraderie — as well as solemn introspection — as the groom prepares to take his vows. With two photographers, you'll be able to capture all of these meaningful details before the ceremony even begins.
While you'll want plenty of formal family portraits, the images of spontaneous emotional moments can be the icing on the cake. While one photographer is documenting your father's emotional toast, for example, the other will be able capture your mother's happy tears while he's making it. A second photographer will also be able to get shots of your guests' reactions to the many touching and often funny moments throughout the day. Particularly with larger weddings of more than 100 people, having two photographers on hand will ensure that every detail of your wedding day goes down in history.
Having a second photographer often adds a palpable sense of time and dimension to the photos of your day, which will truly bring your wedding to life. With two photographers capturing moments that occur simultaneously, they will be able to bring a real-time, photojournalisticquality to your images. For example, while one photographer is up front with the groom during the processional, the other can be in the back with the bride and her father or family. With two photographers working at once and from different angles, you will end up with shots of the groom's face when the bride first appears. You'll have the bride moments before walking down the aisle, as well as beautiful shots of her back as she proceeds. You'll have close-ups of the emotional VIPs in the front row. You'll have the flower girl looking adoringly at the bride and the bride catching the groom's eye at the very same moment. Taken together, these different facets of the ceremony create a full emotional picture of the moment.
Wedding events tend to be fast-paced, so your two photographers will need to communicate clearly, quickly and often with one another. The second photographer will help the first with formal shots, but will also be roving for spontaneous shots. At times they'll be capturing the same event from different angles and possibly with different lenses for different effects. Bella's second shooters work seamlessly with the main photographers and Bella filmmakers to ensure that every moment is gets optimal coverage. With a perfectly matched team of experienced Bella photographers you will not only have a beautiful and comprehensive photojournalistic record of your day, but also the peace of mind to fully enjoy it while it's happening.
See if Bella Pictures is available to shoot your event with our wedding photographers.
World Class Photography at
surprisingly Affordable Prices
View the Portfolios of Local
Photographers Available for You!
Just a moment while we personalize your experience...
Your Story. Your Style.


text:
New York National Guard, British Soldiers Aid Afghans
By Army Lt. Col. Paul Fanning
Special to American Forces Press Service
KABUL, Afghanistan, Aug. 12, 2008 - More than 1,000 residents of Ud Kheil village here were treated by Afghan medical staff and received medicine, vitamins and personal items through a joint assistance operation conducted by New York Army National Guard, Afghan and British soldiers Aug. 7.
The project is the latest in a growing partnership between the Afghan community and Camp Phoenix in the Afghan capital, home to the New York National Guard's 27th Brigade Combat Team headquarters, Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix, coalition allies and the area's Afghan national security forces.
The assistance mission was held at the girls' school, a construction project that was completed in the spring. That work, officials said, is part of Camp Phoenix's ongoing outreach and support to the Afghan government and its people.
"We actually requested that Camp Phoenix provide us medicines," Haji Farid, the village elder and district representative, said through an interpreter. "That is why the people are happy that U.S. forces are doing this."
"They have asked for our assistance, and we have been able to provide it," Elmira, N.Y., native Army Capt. John Shannon, project coordinator with Task Force Phoenix, said. "And the reason we are able to provide it is because we have this great cooperation with the Afghan army, the police, our British allies and, of course, our troops are out here doing a fantastic job as well."
On the morning of Aug. 7 a team of security forces, along with medical and support staff, left Camp Phoenix in an armored convoy and moved the short distance east to the village. The team was joined there by units of the Afghan National Army, Kabul Military District and Afghan National Police.
Afghan security personnel already were on checkpoints as the team from Camp Phoenix arrived. Providing additional security were members of the British army's 2nd Scottish Regiment, Royal Highland Fusiliers.
"We have worked with the U.S. before, at the Ali Khail School when I first got here in May," said Capt. Lizzie Winchester, education and training service officer assigned to the 2nd Scots. Her Kabul patrol company conducted mounted surveillance around the site, while Task Force Phoenix security force personnel established an outer cordon. The inner cordon around and inside the school was run by Afghan personnel.
Winchester said her troops discovered a suspicious device along the road, which meant that plans were working. In addition, women soldiers from her command searched women coming to the event, while Afghan soldiers searched the men to ensure that no weapons or explosive devices would threaten the event.
"This one's working really well," Winchester said, adding that she and her team were "enjoying working together once again - supporting each other and the Afghan national security forces to make things a bit safer."
Shannon said the security measures were paying off and was quick to point out that Afghan units had leading roles.
"We are just the outer piece," he said, "and they are doing the real hard work of making sure that anyone who gets into the clinic to be seen -- incidentally, by Afghan doctors -- [is] secure."
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Martin Scott, a nurse from Long Island, N.Y., who works at the Camp Phoenix clinic, said the team meets with village elders to determine the community's medical needs, then plans and identifies the right combination of medicine and supplies that will be needed. At the event, they mentor and support the Afghan medical staff.
"We allow them to take care of their people. We provide the medications and advice on prescribing and then dispersing them," he said.
Farid, a local resident, expressed gratitude that schools had been built for the village's boys and girls. He said a clinic is now the village's primary need. His community has more than 4,500 homes with an estimated population of 25,000 to 30,000 people.
"And now we are happy that the U.S. forces will build a clinic in the village for us, and they are already starting to work on it," he said. "They are doing good things. Camp Phoenix is our neighbor. When we are meeting and discussing different issues -- security and clinics, schools, bridges, ditches, ... they are the only organization helping us.
"And when we need to talk about the issues, if we give them a call they invite us," he continued. "Sometimes we invite them, because we think they are from our own village. They are part of our own people."
(Army Lt. Col. Paul Fanning of the New York National Guard's 27th Brigade Combat Team is serving with Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix.)
*Related Sites:*
New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs [ http://dmna.state.ny.us/news/news.php?id=1218548186 ]
Combined Joint Task Force 101 [ http://www.cjtf101.com ]
NATO International Security Assistance Force [ http://www.nato.int/isaf/ ]
New York National Guard, British Soldiers Aid Afghans [ http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=50775 ]


text:
I brought this book and all the required materials back in 1990. Just last year I started working on it. As of this past April I have one block appliqued except the embroidery. Have anyone heard of this quilt from Intercourse, PA? When I saw it at the Old Country Store Quilt Shop at the time, I just have to have one. Also, I'm wondering if I'm to do the embroidery on it before being put together into a quilt top. I will attempt to attach the pictures and here goes.
I've done the embroidery on the first block. It was easier than I thought. Thank you for suggesting to do the embroidery first.
~ Quik
My first complete block with embroidery.


text:
'DTA is available as a free download from Palm.'
Superb at multi-tasking support and visualization
Wireless charging
Better multitasking capabilities due to the 1GHz CPU
'The phone can run a bit hot. . '
'Overall, the Palm Pre Plus is a great smartphone. '
'The phone does feel more solid, and the keypad now has more room between the top row of keys and sliding screen.'
'The edges and corners are perfectly rounded, so you won't feel any uncomfortable jabs or sharp pokes in your palm when holding the phone.'
'Great media phone.'
'In every way, the Palm Pre is a gorgeous smartphone. '
'All things considered, the Pre is actually a pretty good phone. '
'incredibly sleek smartphone'
'capable phone thanks'
'More surprising is just how feather-light this smart phone is, weighing in at just 3.3 ounces.'
'beautiful and thin smartphone'
'We were able to pair the Treo Pro with the Logitech Mobile Traveller Bluetooth headset and the Motorola S9 Bluetooth Active Headphones with no problem.'
'Most Windows Mobile touch screens are a little unresponsive, but then comes along the Palm Treo Pro.'
'good phone'
'Not upgradeable to Windows Mobile 6.5.'
'The keys are so crowded and close together that it's easy to press the wrong button when typing with your thumbs.'
'There's nothing outrageously new about the Treo 750's features'
'the other keys can be very difficult to read.'
'the numbers on the button were too small and wore off.'
'lack of Wi-Fi and a small screen'
'relatively weak multimedia capabilities'
'The full QWERTY keypad is adequately illuminated by a white backlight when pressed'
'Outdoors, in bright light, it's not so easy to read'
'Windows Mobile smart phone'
'recently announced Windows Mobile 6'
'Skype sounded awful, but hey, it always does, so I can't hold that against the Treo.'
'Windows Media player, though it looks like the desktop version, is sluggish and unresponsive at times.'
'an on-screen keyboard; unfortunately, Palm's familiar handwriting-recognition software doesn't come installed.'
'Most phones use some form of predictive text which can be tedious and slow to say the least.'
'the 600's camera was basically useless for indoor photography, had no zoom, and couldn't capture video; the 650 works better indoors, has a 2x digital zoom, and can capture brief video clips.'
'The Palm-based smart phone is available for $249.99 after discounts and rebates.'
ReviewGist helps you find the best products to buy by making sense of online reviews.
We are currently aggregating 376,500 reviews
covering over 29,474 products.
© 2019 ReviewGist.com. All Rights Reserved.


text:
LISTEN: Rocking out to The Strokes' Newest Track "All The Time"
By Staff on February 14, 2013
The Strokes have officially returned with their lead single "All The Time" released today. A few weeks ago, they gave us a taste of their upcoming album Comedown Machine by sharing "One Way Trigger" off the album, which made us think they were going with a different sound.
However, "All The Time" takes us back to The Strokes we all know and love and makes us more eager to listen to the rest. Comedown Machine is set to come out March 26 via RCA.
What we really love about "All The Time" is that it encompasses all the aspects that make The Strokes, well, The Strokes! At its core it's a rock song, but "All The Time" is also a song full of raw emotion with a balance of confidence sprinkled with a relatable vulnerability. So go on and listen for yourself below already because you definitely won't want to wait much longer.


text:
An online, photography, video, and art space curated by Mark Vassallo.
Art, fashion, design, film, music, sport, Australia and beyond.
Generate inspiration.
The Generation generation.
Annually a selection of photographs from this site will appear in an exhibition.
MARK's last edition FREAK is a printed tome,
photographed by Justin Smith and art directed by Shane Sakkeus.
All images and content on this site are copyright to the photographer and artist.
Site by Days


text:
Nov. 29, 2006
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) - Kristen Newlin had 12 points and 16 rebounds to help No. 15 Stanford beat Santa Clara 88-56 on Wednesday night.
Jillian Harmon added 16 points as the Cardinal (3-3) responded to consecutive losses to nationally-ranked Tennessee and Georgia with their biggest win of the season.
Chandice Cronk scored 13 points to pace the Broncos (4-3), who won three of their previous four. Ashley Graham added 10.
Michelle Harrison, Brooke Smith and Candice Wiggins each scored 13 points as Stanford had five players in double figures for the first time in nearly a year.
Stanford, the six-time defending Pac-10 champion, improved to 26-4 in the series with its local rival. The Cardinal beat Santa Clara in the first round of last season's NCAA tournament.
The Broncos closed to within 14 points before the Cardinal went on a 16-3 run midway through the second half to take a 68-41 advantage.
Harrison reached double figures for the first time, scoring 10 of her points in the opening half.
Stanford recorded eight steals in the first seven minutes to grab a 22-8 lead. Stanford held a 33-17 advantage in shots attempted at one point in the half.
The Cardinal led by as many as 19 points in the first half and took a 46-30 into the intermission.


text:
Discovering Ecotourism
Ecotourism is about doing more than simply enjoying your surroundings; it's about understanding them while making sure that your travel doesn't affect them negatively. As an ecotourist, you enrich your mind, spirit, and the local economy without harming the local ecosystem. More than anything, ecotourism is traveling with care and awareness.
Defining ecotourism
There's a lot of confusion, even in the travel industry, about what ecotourism is. The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) says that ecotourism is "Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well-being of the local people." TIES believes that ecotourism should
Minimize impact
Build cultural and environmental awareness and respect
Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts
Provide direct financial benefits for conservation
Provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people
Raise sensitivity to a host country's political, environmental, and social climates
Support international human rights and labor agreements
Local communities see ecotourism as a way to bring in travelers who are willing to pay a bit extra if they know that their money goes toward saving endangered species or conserving their natural ecosystems.
Hitting the ecotourism hotspots
Internationally, a growing number of regions are becoming popular ecotourism destinations. Some of the most popular locations with an increasing number of ecotourism attractions and services include:
Africa: Kenya and Swaziland have become two of the most popular hotspots. Their national parks, deserts, and forests, as well as rich wildlife and traditional culture (such as the Kenyan Masai tribe), make them extremely popular places to visit but also put huge pressure on the tourism industry to make sure that the recent marked increase in tourism is managed sensitively.
Caribbean and Central America: Some of the fastest-growing ecotourism spots in the world are beach and rainforest areas found in small countries like the Dominican Republic, Belize, and Costa Rica. Costa Rica has become one the most popular ecotourism destinations in the Americas thanks to government support for tourism and the country's unmatched variety of rainforests, volcanoes, mountain ranges, and beaches.
Europe: Although museums and historical sites immediately come to mind, European countries offer plenty of ecotourism options, too. Cycling and hiking holidays are especially popular.
North America: The beautiful, extensive, but increasingly overcrowded national parks continue to attract visitors to North America, with Alaska and Canada growing in popularity. Heading to some of the slightly less popular but equally stunning parks spreads out the impact more equally.
South America: Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru are high on ecotourism lists, especially the Amazon region in Brazil, the snow-capped volcanic mountains and indigenous populations in Ecuador, and the Andes in Peru.
Southeast Asia: Indonesia and Thailand are the most popular destinations in this region, with their rainforests and mountain ranges contrasting with stunning beaches. An increasing number of ecotourists also are visiting countries such as Cambodia, Laos, and Nepal — although garbage on the popular route toward Mount Everest has been a problem in Nepal.
An increasing number of guidebooks highlight the attractions of these natural parts of the world. You also can type ecotourism into your favorite Internet search engine to find plenty of ecotourism options.


text:
Where: StubHub Center.
On the air: TV: TWC Deportes; Radio: 1220.
Records: Chivas USA 2-6-4, Union 2-7-5.
Record vs. Union (2013): 0-1-0.
Update: This will be the only regular-season game between Chivas USA and Philadelphia. The Union won the teams' sole meeting in 2013, 3-1, in Philadelphia. This season both clubs are struggling. Chivas USA is coming off a 2-0 loss to the Portland Timbers at StubHub Center on Wednesday, while the Union was soundly beaten by the Galaxy, 4-1, last Sunday. Philadelphia has allowed nine goals in its last two games. Forward Erick Torres leads Chivas USA in scoring with eight goals and midfielder Mauro Rosales leads the team in assists with four.


text:
Unlike pope, no 'cheerio' likely from queen
LONDON – Pope Benedict XVI has done it. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands has done it. Will Britain's Queen Elizabeth II step aside from her 61-year reign and let the light of a new generation in?
Sorry, William -- assuming, that is, Elizabeth would skip over the not-as-popular Charles and hand power directly to her grandson – Buckingham Palace says the queen's work-life balance is not likely to change in the months and years ahead.
A representative from the palace on Tuesday told USA TODAY that everything the queen, 86, wishes to say on the matter of going or staying has already, in fact, been said -- on her 21st birthday. In 1947.
The palace was referring to a speech the queen made in Cape Town, South Africa, where she was visiting with her parents and younger sister -- and had yet to receive her royal promotion. She was still known to the world as Princess Elizabeth.
"I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong," she said.
"We must give nothing less than the whole of ourselves. There is a motto which has been borne by many of my ancestors -- a noble motto, 'I serve'."
So she's staying, you would have to wager. And life, for the queen, means life.
"As far as we know she is a highly energized and fit octogenarian," said Miles Taylor, the director of the Institute of Historical Research in London. Taylor is currently writing a book about Queen Victoria and India.
He said that while it was certainly worth expecting the unexpected sometimes, the historical and constitutional precedent would be for the queen to remain in her role until her death. (Tell that to the pope, who broke a 600-year precedent by taking an early-out.)
The decision of her uncle, Edward VIII, to abdicate in 1936 and leave for France so that he could marry Wallis Simpson will also likely color the queen's thinking on her job, he said.
"In this country, any resignation from a royal role is associated with the constitutional crisis of the 1930s (when Edward VIII abdicated and married the American socialite Simpson).
"We don't know yet why, precisely, the pope has decided to resign. In the case of Beatrix, she had been talking about leaving for some time. I think it is highly unlikely Queen Elizabeth will abdicate" he said.
Plus, in a speech to mark her 60 years on the throne last year, the queen effectively put a halt to any idle talk of cashing out in favor of putting her feet up.
"With the support of my family, (I) rededicate myself to the service of our great country and its people now and in the years to come," she said.
Keep calm and carry on and all that.


text:
Illinois coach Ron Zook always looks for ways to connect with recruits, especially those high level players who refers to as "ballers.'' After NCAA rules banned text messaging last year, Zook found another way to get into the homes of some of the best high school players in the country.
Illinois coach Ron Zook always looks for ways to connect with recruits, especially those high level players who refers to as "ballers.'' After NCAA rules banned text messaging last year, Zook found another way to get into the homes of some of the best high school players in the country. Zook is allowing the Big Ten Network to shoot "Illinois Football: The Journey," a reality-TV show that will air 13 episodes filled with features and behind-the-scenes access to Illini football. Thanks to the recent agreement with Comcast cable system, the nation's largest cable TV provider, the network's coverage area expanded to include most of Zook's favorite recruiting hot spots, including Chicago, much of downstate Illinois and the loaded Baltimore-Washington, D.C., area. "They won't let me text,'' Zook said. "Fine. I'm going to get to them another way. I wouldn't have done a reality show if they hadn't had the Comcast deal. Now all the areas, for the most part, that we recruit are going to get it.'' A team that finished 9-4 overall last season and 6-2 in the Big Ten Conference for its first winning season in six years and first Rose Bowl appearance in 24 seasons "has nothing to hide,'' Zook said. Michigan's first season under coach Rich Rodriguez or Purdue's final year behind unorthodox Joe Tiller could also have been must-see TV, but the network went with the league's fastest rising program. With a camera crew in camp one or two days a week, plus game day, the potential remains for distractions and playing to the camera, but Zook felt the payoffs in recruiting are much greater. After consultation with athletic director Ron Guenther and Minnesota basketball coach Tubby Smith (the Gophers were featured in a similar show last winter), Zook went ahead with the project. "If you know me, you know that's not me at all,'' Zook said. "I was against it. My first thought was no. I don't even let them (put a microphone on) me. Coach Guenther said made a point that I always talk about the good kids we have. Let the Illini Nation see that. Are you taking a chance? Yes. "In any year, any game, you have adversity and problems. How you handle problems and adversity will give you an opportunity to show who you are. I talked to Tubby. He had the same apprehension I had. He really felt like it was a positive thing not just for the program but for recruiting, which for me was the ultimate reason. People are going to have the opportunity to see the good and bad.'' The first Illinois reality show is Sept. 2 at 8:30 p.m., an hourlong episode. Thirty-minute episodes will air each Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. with the previous week's show preceding the new episode. Comcast, which serves Peoria, Springfield and Rockford, will launch the network on Aug. 15. The reality show plans to use two or three cameramen, including one person who will serve as the lead cameraman who will likely build a rapport. "This isn't a seven-day-a-week project,'' said Bill Friedman, the network's senior feature producer and the man in charge. "You need a certain amount of material. At a certain time, it gives you enough of a glimpse of what you need.'' In the Minnesota project, the network shot 125 hours of footage for an eight-episode run. Editing took about 60 hours per week with the show's production completed by a Dallas company. In Minnesota, the camera crew attended 24 of the 34 games and roughly 30 practices while also traveling with the team on the road. "You have to follow the story lines that surround the team,'' Friedman said. "You don't do the viewers a service if you ignore those. The wins, the losses. Who is the starting running back? Who are the emerging stars? At the same time, because of the access, you hope you will see things behind the scenes that fans don't normally see.'' The challenge is different, since there are nearly 10 times the players on the Illini football roster than the Minnesota basketball roster. "I look at it as an opportunity,'' Friedman said. "There are so many people who play, the coaching staff and the support staff. They're all characters.'' Videotaping will begin Aug. 3, when the Illini players and coaches meet the media before camp starts the following day. Indeed, the players will have some fun with it. "We're going to have to get a translator for Vontae Davis and Donsay Hardeman,'' said Illini linebacker Brit Miller. "No one knows what they're saying.'' But some players are anxious about letting cameras invade their privacy. "There is a concern'' about players getting too interested in the camera, said center Ryan McDonald. "Coach Zook is concerned about it, too. He feels we have good guys on this team. I think the will to win will overshadow the desire to get your face on TV. It could create a potential distraction. "It will be different having them in places we like to keep to ourselves.'' But it will also put the Illini in the homes of key recruits, and that's a place Zook wants to be. John Supinie can be reached at email@example.com.