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Just one more day until the world of comics celebrates it's holiday weekend - SDCC. We're sure to see some announcements and, of course, fingers crossed the first glimpse of Wonder Woman on screen. But things start there, let's get through this week's comics starting with, as usual, a first issue.
Archie has been reimagined for the modern age with this relaunching of the 75 year old character. Waid handles the delicate task of updating a character whose charm is that he doesn't seem to really change. Archie is still sort of an optimist at large but Jughead and Betty gain some nuance with Jughead a little edgier and Betty given some character touches beyond just the nice one. The real star here is Fiona Staples who gives the book a modern but yet endearing look. Her Betty is joy to behold. If you haven't picked up a Archie in years or just the horror version pick this one up.
Jim Gordon is Batman which is an idea is both brilliant and a bit eye rolling, right? Actually it's incredibly clever - it gives us a trusted good guy who thinks he's a bit over his head to help deconstruct the Dark Knight and why he does what he does. And, in this issue, where does he get those marvelous toys? Snyder and Capullo are clearly have too much fun writing this and you'll have fun reading it.
Karl Kerschl is back in this issue and we are entering a darker phase of the story as we learn more about Olive and her family. Also we get Maps investigating stuff which is just a joy to behold.
i've already raved about Valentine's Catwoman and now she adds Stephanie Brown to the mix. One of the tiny bright spots of War Games years ago was some panels between Selina and Stephanie so I'm really looking forward to seeing this take.
All the Dynamite ladies and Gail Simone. Welcome to Wednesday.
I've been a fan for Princeless for years and now one of best "new" characters gets her own title. Yes, that's Raven. Hey it's summer pick up a copy read it and then hand it some little kid and create a comic reader.
I just adore this book but then how can anyone resist anything Nguyen does?
That's it for me this week. What's on your list?
Barda does not like Sharks.
Back in April DC Comics announced DC Superhero Girls a multi platform product offering for girls. Today the website launched and includes new artwork of all the characters. Let's take a look at the member so "Super Hero High"
Wonder Woman is descri bed as a leader who is courageous and competitive.
Supergirl is sweet, awkward and fun loving.
Batgirl is cool, complicate and reserved.
Harley is fun, unorganized and unpredictable.
Bumblebee is bubbly, outgoing and a scientific genius.
Ivy is a genius, awkward and shy.
Katana is funky, fearless and worldly.
So this is very much as Monster High type world.
I think I am okay with this. p>
What do you think?
SDCC is this week and the comic publishers are using it to announce their new titles. DC Comics, via USA Today, revealed new mini-series for 2016 including four with female leads.
Two popular characters are getting their own titles. Poison Ivy will get a title written by the sole female creator announced today Amy Chu.
No artist was announced but they went Guillem March who drew Ivy for Gotham City Sirens for the cover art here which is doesn't really thrill me. Chu has done amazing work on Sensation Comics so I am hoping she can do the same for Ivy a character I've never really warmed to.
Raven will be getting her own title and Marv Wolfman her creator is back to write her. The company released no cover art which is concerning.
Katana is getting another shot at a solo title with her creator Mike Barr writing her. Katana we are told we be revamped Katana: Cult of Cobra.
I would have preferred a Cass Cain book.
Finally in yet anothe r "WTF" move the company is respinning their 60 year kids comic "Sugar and Spike" into a new, more adult series where they are Detectives. Keith Giffen wil write. Dan Didio says of the revamp"They're not spoiled kids anymore, but they're older and they're operating as private investigators handling problems and mysteries that the superheroes can't handle themselves."
DC of course has a pair like this in Ralph and Sue Dibney. Just say'n.
Series were also announced include Swamp Thing, Metal Men and Metamorpho.
Not particularly bowled over by any of these but Poison Ivy with Amy Chu writing is my top pick. I re ally hope we get an interesting artist. In fact I hope we get interesting - and diverse - artists on all of these.
What are you looking forward to picking up?
(Source: USA Today)
SDCC has made July a touchstone for comics and this year Barnes & Noble will be celebrating all things comics with a DC Comics sale, special SDCC collectibles and a celebration just for female comic fans.
That's an endcap at my local B&N and you can see it has a number of comics featuring both female creators and characters.
Starting on Wednesday (July 8) they will have a sale on DC graphic novels online and in-store of Buy 2, get 1 free. The trades of Gotham Academy and Batgirl just came out so pick up the trade of Sensation Comics or another title for free.
At the 3 day event you'll also get a copy of the Young Gotham sampler and posters. The flyer says cosplay wel come so get those yellow Docs ready. On July 9 you'll also be able to pick some SDCC collectibles.
On July 24 the stores will be celebrating "Fangirl Friday" which will focus on the women of Marvel starting at 7PM. I'll be at my local shop and hope to see some of you there!
It's wonderful to see a major seller of books recognize the power of female comic buyers including superheroes so if you have a local store let them know you count.
And and as a bonus 4th of July offering here is her and Supes breaking up in front of Uncle Sam
Enjoy the weekend!
SDCC is just around the corner and today we got a new look at Wonder Woman in the upcoming Batman v Superman movie via EW. First here's the cover.
We still have no idea how much Wonder Woman is in the movie but it is clear she is front (and center) in the promotion.
We also got a look at Gal Gadot as Diana Prince in photo that is interesting.
Let's hope they are plotting to take down Lex there.
You can see some other images over at EW.
Are you getting excited for this movie?
One of DC Comics few Black female characters is finally getting some attention after being kept on the "bench" or ice for the last few years.
The CW has cast CSI actress Megalyn Echikunwoke as the voice actress for the upcoming seed animated mini-series.
WB and DC Comics Entertainment will be promoting the show during SDCC on of the their Saturday night panels which will also include the official debut of the Supergirl pilot. Additionally Vixen will be featured on sponsored bags.
Mari "Vixen" Jiwe McCabe debuted in DC Comics in 34 years ago (and was scheduled to appear earlier) but spent years bouncing from book to book and team to team. The character finally go some attention when Dwayne McDuffie wrote the character in the DCAU and made her a key char acter in Justice League Unlimited (where she was voiced by Gina Torres) and in his run on the Justice League comic. As a result of those appearances the character became hugely popular with several toys produced. She was also given a mini-series written by G. Willow Wilson.
But with Duffie's dismissal from DC Comics the character floundered. While seen in the new 52 as part of Justice League International but disappeared early on in the book's run and didn't appear again until cameo in Justice League in 2013.
It's good to see the character g et the attention she deserves. Let's hope that DC Comics can find a place for her in their comic line-up - perhaps they should try "Batgirling" a team-up book with Zatanna and Vixen as a pair of globetrotting performers/models by day, kick ass superheroes by night because I would totally read that.
So the first month of the new DCYOU is behind us. What did you like? What were you disappointed in? Let me know below. Here's on to the first week of July and we started with two first issues.
A new BKV comic is always a pull. In this book we have a war breakout between the USA and Canada. That's an interesting twist that helps differentiate this first issue which is essentially a story we've seen before - ra gtag set of freedom fighters joined by scarrred survivor (female version). This was a solid first issue but nowhere near the highs of say Saga, Ex Machina or The Last Man. That doesn't mean this won't be as great but lower your expectations. But if you are Canadian it will be hard to resist.
Another army, another future. This is first issue moves along a nice clip and there are many female leads.
F irst the art is fantastic on this. And the content? Here's the description -"Sharp genderqueer knights, blood magic, music, dancing, and a goose." Yeah, give this a try.
So three new comics to jump on to. And now on to some second issues.
The first issue of Midnighter was easily one of the best first issues of the year so far. Orlando has full command of his story and his character. If you didn't pick it up buy it today and read the second issue.
The first issue didn't overwhelm me although I freely admit I had very high hopes given the two writers and the characters. I'm hoping the second issue picks up the pace and streamlines the story telling.
New arc and Kate Brown joins on interiors.
That's it for me this week - answer the question above in the comments and let me know what's on your list!
Earlier today I posted about the "limited edition" Marvel female superhero t-shirt being offered by the Disney Store.
But there is one problem that a sharp eyed reader pointed out.
The image of Kamal Khan is taken from the Art Adams variant for the first issue.
That cover was "tweaked" before publication because Kamala was a little, well, white. See below the original and the final version.
The t-shirt uses the first one. Below see the shirt and the original cover with the final cover belwo.
Given that it seems Disney is making these to order (hence the limited edition and 3-5 weeks for delivery they should be able to correct this before they go into production. It's an easily understood mistake but one that should definitely be corrected.
Disney has taken much heat for the lack of merchandise in their stores featuring Marvel characters. A trip to a mall store last weekend turned up a lunch box that had Black Widow on the back and one toy set featuring Captain Marvel.
But for just four days Disney is featuring a shirt that has some of their newer female heroes.
Ms. Marvel, Spider-Woman, Silk and Spider-Gwen together.
For some reason Disney is ONLY making this available in the States and ONLY making it available until the 30th. And they are charging a pretty outrageous $27 for the shirt. But today if you buy two you can get them for $20 a piece.
They do have sizes up to XXL and there is a red version for kids.< p>It seems like Disney may be "testing" offering these?
Anyway if you want go order now.
Oh WE know you hate ALL marriage but really - isn't it time?
SDCC is just around the corner and today Toys R Us unveiled theirs including this BATGIRL. This will also be available online July 9.
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Fr. Corapi speaks: "I'm not going to be involved in ministry as a priest anymore…"
Deacon Greg Kandra, and many others, have now reported on the latest developments in the Corapi matter.
No matter where you fall on your opinion of this man, it is time now to pray for everyone concerned. In particular, we should be praying for the many people who placed so much faith in his ministry. They are finding all of this quite devastating.
Let us pray. . . .
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Does it strike anyone else as more than a little odd that Mr. Corapi already has a full-blown marketing campaign in place as the "Black Sheep Dog"? This couldn't have happened over night. So, it would seem to me that, instead of working with ecclesiastical authorities to deal with the accusations against him, he's been working with his company to develop this new marketing line! I'm not a cynical person by nature, but I have to wonder. . . .
THE DARK COMPANION…ReplyDelete
"Black dog" was the expression used by Winston Churchill to describe his bouts of depression.
The first recorded use of black dog as a colloquial term for melancholy is by Samuel Johnson, the creator of the English dictionary, who suffered from what today would be termed clinical depression. Johnson called his melancholia 'the black dog' in conversations and correspondence with his friends.
Writers Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson also made reference to the "black dog" in their lives.
Black dogs are also a symbol in ancient religions of of death and afterlife.
Cornelius Agrippa, a philosopher of the 1500s, was persecuted for non-conventional beliefs; his pet black dog was presented as evidence of his sorcery.
Howling dogs are also seen as omens of death and illness.
more about the black dog symbolism...
I once new a man named Anthony Cipolla. At the time I met him, he was Fr. Anthony Cipolla. He kept talking about how his bishop and others were trying to silence him, that he was a victim of lies, slander, etc..He prayed the rosary, said confession, preached, was seen at EWTN, etc. He was eventually laicized by Pope John Paul......I am always leary of a priest with little supervision who says because of his holiness, etc., is is being persecuted.......ReplyDeleteReplies
Harvey...your intuition was spot on. He molested my two sons in 1978 in Pittsburgh Pa. He is a liar if he says otherwise.Delete
Fr. Corapi is the second priest I know of in the past year who has been, quite possibly, unjustly smeared and thrown under the bus by leaders in the Church. (The other I know personally. He is one of the very best priests I have ever known, and he has suffered terribly. I believe with all my heart that he is innocent.) It is true that priests accused of transgressions are now PRESUMED GUILTY and crucified to spare the Church any further embarrassment, in the wake of the sex abuse scandals. The pendulum has swung to the opposite extreme: in the past, guilty priests sometimes remained in ministry, despite repeated offenses, and the issue was covered up in order to prevent any public scandal. Today, any accused priest is DESTROYED, even if the only "evidence" against him consists of unsubstantiated claims and heresay, IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY PUBLIC SCANDAL! So first, guilty priests got away with crimes, and now innocent priests are branded guilty, all to protect the Church's reputation. In the long run, I don't think either strategy is working. Both extremes are unjust: one to the faithful, the other to our priests. Isn't it about time we have a system in place that is based in truth? God Bless all of our priests. Each and every one of them must live in constant fear that baseless allegations might someday ruin his life and end his vocation.ReplyDelete
Father Anthony Cipolla needs to tell the truthReplyDelete
about 1978. He hurt my two boys. The youngest
still suffers. How can he or anyone be forgiven
if they refuse to man up and admit what they've
done and ask for forgiveness?? Denying your
transgressions doesn't absolve you of your sins.
Remember...Tommy was only 8 years old and
Frankie was just 12. D ThompsonReplies

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For the past few months, I have been drilling my Aiki Jo. Surely, mine is a tired jo! I have reached some personal conclusions, nothing profound or mind blowing, but I thought I would type this out so that my brain has room for more stuff.
As I understand it, the jo of Aikido is a tool for self perfection. It has many lessons to teach, and many attributes to develop.
- Flexibility. The jo doesn't have a set handle. It can be gripped with one or two hands. It can be held in the center or on either end. It can thrust, sweep, strike, whip, parry, hack, pin and throw. Any of those moves can flow to any other movement. There is probably no end to the ways that a jo can be used to practice.
- Awase. Learning to move along the length of the jo while working with a partner builds blending skills like no other. Sometimes you are close, sometimes you are far. Sometimes you hide the jo, sometimes you impose your will with its length. Sometimes you wield it with a powerful two-handed strike, other times you let one hand off of the jo for a sweep or parry. All of things happen while you try to fit in with your partner's movements.
- Understanding. I have realized that the jo fosters understanding. By that I mean, as you increase your practice with it, you increase your understanding of what the jo is meant to do. That will probably be something personal for each person, what that purpose of the jo is. First and foremost to me, I use the jo to understand my taijutsu. Things like hanmi, maai, kime, zanshin, kiai – they all get focused when I pick up the jo. The jo informs my overall approach to Aikido.
- Application. The jo is a severe tool with the proper understanding. My Kali and Military Combatives instructor once asked me to make some movie footage. The subject was tactical weapon retention. I was able to casually demonstrate principles and techniques involving the use of the short stick, knife, and handgun in situations where an attacker would seek to disarm you, and my instructor was more than satisfied. Every idea I used came directly from practice with the jo. The jo itself, in my opinion, is a practical item to learn because of its length. Anything longer than a jo is not really commonly found in my daily routine. I am always seeing brooms and pool cues anywhere that I go. Anything longer than that, I don't usually see. Anything shorter than a jo, and that's where the Kali kicks in. The advantage of the jo, in my opinion, is not the length, but the versatility of it. I can use the jo with one hand or two, as long range or short range tool, in conjunction with punches, kicks, locks, and throws. There are some that argue that Aiki Jo has little to do with actual fighting. I respectfully disagree.


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Fort Collins' Nonesuch Theater will close
The Nonesuch Theater, a 7-year-old salon space in Fort Collins, will close April 9, producer Nick Turner said today, citing the ongoing drain on the economy.
Turner said that even when he has a hit show, he is no longer able to attract a big enough audience to his 49-seat theater to support more than two shows a week. Turner said overall attendance is down of late from about 175 a week to less than 100.
"People are definitely restricted in what they are able to do right now because of the economy," said Turner.
"I'm going through a roller-coaster of emotions," he added. "We got into this with a goal to break even and do good shows. The result wasn't what we expected."
Good shows, check. But the company has accrued about $100,000 in pure credit-card debt over the past two years, and Turner said he sees no way out.
"Forget what you are hearing on the news," he said. "From what I see, the banks aren't lending money to anyone unless you have $2 million in credit and all you want to borrow is $10,000."
Nonesuch moved into the salon space at 216 Pine Street in 2004, after the Bas Bleu Theatre Company moved to larger facility up the street. In 2006, while running Nonesuch, Turner also launched the nearby Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Johnstown. But when that playhouse switched from union to non-union status last year, Turner was among those let go as part of widespread cost-cutting.
Refocusing on Nonesuch allowed Turner to go back to his original concept of presenting younger and edgier fare, like the recent hit "My First Time" – four actors taking turns recounting testimonials of their first sexual encounters.
The current "Art of Murder" continues through Feb. 12 (with late-night Saturday performances continuing through March 19). OpenStage & Company, which is homeless while its Lincoln Center home is being renovated, will go through with plans to stage "A Picasso" at Nonesuch from Feb. 18-March 20.
Then Turner will wrap things up with a re-mount of "My First Time," to run March 25 through April 9.
Turner said landlord Les Sunde has been supportive as Nonesuch has tried to work through its financial problems, and he believes Sunde would prefer to keep the space as a performance venue.
"But he's hurting, too, and I'm sure he's open to anything that would generate him a rent," Turner said.
While Turner won't rule out presenting theater in the future as an independent producer, his focus for now will be on finding a new home for La-De-Da, his school devoted to bringing arts and training to young people.


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Ruh oh! Yahoo has been forced to apologize after hiring scantily clad dancers for its "Hack Day" in Taiwan last weekend. These pictures (pretty tame, but not necessarily SFW) are from a now-removed video posted on its Developer Network Blog.
"Hack Days" are intended to celebrate creativity as developers race to create Web apps in less than 24 hours. And past events have had performances from Beck and Girl Talk. But hiring go-go dancers isn't exactly going to attract more women coders.
It's not much worse than some of the booth babe demonstrations I've seen, though. And don't tell anyone, but I'm a fan of those gals. [Yahoo Developer Blog via Simonwillison.net]
I wanted to acknowledge the public reaction generated by the images of female dancers at our Taiwan Open Hack Day this past weekend. Our hack events are designed to give developers an opportunity to learn about our APIs and technologies. As many folks have rightly pointed out, the "Hack Girls" aspect of our Taiwan Hack Day is not reflective of that spirit or purpose. And it's certainly not the message we want to send about our values here at Yahoo!. Hack Days are about making everyone feel welcome, including women coders and technologists.
This incident is regrettable and we apologize to anyone that we have offended. Rest assured, it won't happen again.


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Running our cooking and culinary vacations in Italy, I've heard it time and time again. "I can't wait to have Fettuccine Alfredo in Italy". Ummm, sorry friend… you won't find it. It isn't Italian. Well, that isn't entirely true, actually. You can get it in Italy, but you will never find anything like it it on a menu, and certainly not by that name.
To get you in the right frame of mind, imagine I served you a simple slice of toast with a pat of butter on it, and I told you this was a special dish I call 'Bread alla Michael', you would laugh, right? Fettuccine Alfredo falls into that realm for an Italian.
My Stomach is Unsettled Tonight
When you were growing up, if you had a little stomach ache, maybe your mother gave you some chicken broth. Perhaps some simple rice, or a little toast? If your stomach was unsettled, she gave you something light, right?
In the pasta culture of Italy, one of the most common things 'mamma' would have given you is a very simple pasta, called 'pasta in bianco'. That translates to 'white pasta'… or more indirectly, 'without any sauce'. Of course, mamma would never have just given you pasta without flavor, so she put a little butter and Parmesan cheese on it to get you to eat it.
It is the most basic of pastas. You will never find it on a menu in Italy, because who in their right mind would go out and pay to have Pasta In Bianco? It is so simple, so basic, that if you really wanted it any restaurant could give it to you, so to advertise it on a menu would be like Ford advertising that their cars have steering wheels. Duh!
To go to a restaurant with the purpose of ordering this dish would be like going to a Chinese restaurant with the purpose of ordering plain, steamed, white rice. It simply is what it is. And if you DO ask for it in a restaurant in Italy, the waiter may show concern for you, thinking you may not be feeling well.
The Pregnant Wife
So why am I rambling on about stomach aches, anyway? This is how 'Alfredo Sauce' was born. As the story goes, there was a restaurant owner of a touristy restaurant in Rome back in the 1920's. His name was Alfredo, and at the time he had a pregnant wife. She was regularly having pasta in bianco, because she couldn't keep anything else down.
The story they tell you now is that one day Alfredo rushed into the kitchen to make a special dish that she simply could not resist, and he suddenly invented Fettuccine Alfredo… well, it makes for a good tourist tale, but it is just Pasta in Bianco. It is what any Italian would make on any given day for any pregnant woman suffering from nausea.
One day, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks were at his restaurant and had this dish that the wife had been eating. That day the pasta happened to be Fettuccine, and of course she was having it 'In Bianco'. They loved it,, and gave Alfredo a picture of them to hang on his wall along with a golden spoon and fork.
The Recipe
Alfredo gave them the "recipe". I put recipe in quotes for a reason. Try to imagine if a visitor asked you for the recipe for buttered toast. To any Italian, giving the "recipe" for pasta in bianco is just like that.
When they went back to Hollywood, they began to serve it to friends, telling them about Alfredo's restaurant in Rome. Alfredo suddenly found Hollywood elite visiting his restaurant, looking for 'Alfredo's Fettuccine', so it made its way to his menu.
Pasta in bianco was now 'Fettuccine Alfredo', at least for the steady stream of tourists that frequented his place. Many actors also contributed photos, of course. The restaurant became a very popular tourist destination for Americans.
Off To America
After several years, Alfredo sold his place to the person that runs it now. But he later got involved with another group of entrepreneurs, who opened another Alfredo (including Alfredo's in New York, Vegas, and Disney). Fettuccine Alfredo became even more popular in America as a result, to the point that it became a staple in just about every Italian restaurant in the US. Of course,, as good Americans, we need to make everything bigger and better, so 'Alfredo' became a 'sauce' for just about everything, almost like a Starbucks ingredient for coffee. Chicken Alfredo, Shrimp Alfredo, Tomato Pesto Pasta Pine Alfredo….. ugh. People began to add cheese, pepper, starch, and who knows what… to the point that any white creamy thing that went with pasta became 'Alfredo Sauce'. In America.
New-Yorkese Cuisine
That is how much of what we believe to be Italian food came to be. Imported, morphed and combined shadows of what the real Italian thing was. I call it 'New Yorkese'. Buca Di Beppo is not an Italian chain, it is a New Yorkese chain. Maggiano's? New Yorkese. Olive Garden? No, I won't even give Olive Garden such a high designation.
You won't find spaghetti and meatballs in Italy. You will never find olive oil and herb dipping sauce with your bread. There will be no Chicken-Pesto pasta, and you won't see a meat lover's pizza. You will also never see Alfredo Sauce. That is, unless you happen upon the restaurant that exists with the sole purpose of capitalizing on the fact that you are seeking it out.
L'Originale Alfredo
You can go there. It is in downtown Rome. They will have beautiful outdoor seating, they will have a people that will serenade you, and you will see the pictures all over the walls. And yes, you can order a dish of Pasta in Bianco. ummm, I mean Fettuccine Alfredo. You will be joined by nothing but other Americans that were looking for the same place, for the same reasons. You will find no Italians, no other Europeans, nada.
This place is there just for Americans. If that is what you are after, by all means go and have a wonderful time. It is truly a pretty place. But for those that are looking for something authentic, by all means, keep walking. Since they don't cater to Italians here, they can get away with low quality ingredients, producing low-quality food. Why? Because you are a tourist and you won't know the difference. Why not stay home and go to Olive Garden if you want bad Italian food?
Actually, if you find yourself there and suddenly see what I am talking about, there is a great place next door called ReCafè, which makes fantastic pizza.
But if you really, really want it…
Hey, just because it is extremely simple, doesn't make it bad, right? Actually, Pasta in bianco is a wonderful light dish, just not something one would pay a premium for. So when you are in Italy, don't worry about the fact that it is not on the menu. If you want it, order Fettuccine In Bianco. If you want creamy, you can ask for Fettuccine Con Panna. It will be what you are looking for, but will be much better than what you will get at the Alfredo place. But if you go into ANY Italian restaurant and ask for 'Alfredo Sauce', they will certainly ask you who Alfredo Sauce is.
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Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:11 pm
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Totally died on section I =.=". Some of the answeres were so subtle like (a) happy and (b) cheerful etc... That bit about culture and social reality was paticularly a waste of time.
I answered around 40 questions and guessed the others. The 40 I did answer though I did so quite confidently, although I'm not sure whether the accuracy would make up the loss of quantity...
Did ok for section II but again I guessed around 25 questions for section III. The ones that I did answer though I did so quite confidently; I think i got most of them right.
But yeah HOW DID YOU GUYS GO??
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So I actually finished section 1 and guessed about 7 questions in section 3... But I'm not confident with my answers... They were pretty subtle ... And I messed up section 2 badly
my second essay is shady as. At best, it'll feature as a ' how not to write an essay' model. Boo. Was awfully upset. Nearly cried in the lunch break from gloominess. Oh well! Despite the scaled grading, hope everyone else was happier with theirs! (though I wouldn't mind some company in misery )
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I did ok but not amazing on sections one and two I hope, I dont have a science background so I was supposed to do well there! I was pretty happy with the essay topics though with the time pressure I think I managed to write pretty crappy essays. Section 1 was better than last year - ugh, yes I've done this before and bummed out on section three last year.
Completely gutted about section three again, I had to guess so many answers, and the ones I didnt guess I'm not that confident on. I feel like I've learned so much in terms of science this time round, and that test just did not reflect that hard work and knowledge at all. I just didn't get it. All seeming like a big waste of time, but nice not to be studying for a change!
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:11 pm
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It's so hard to speculate...some of the exams I felt worst about at uni were actually really good. I'm reaaaalllyy hoping it's like that again! But I think one of the most frustrating things about Gamsat is that you don't really know how you went until May. I know when I did the ACER booklets, I'd be so sure I had the right answer...but no. Stupid me filled in my own details wrong several times because I was so nervous!
I hated the subtle differences in answers in S1 as well. I answered everything within time, but it was A LOT more reading than I expected, and I know for a fact the convuluted wording would have tricked me a couple of times. Section 2, I panicked half way through and thought I wouldn't finish. But I managed to somehow pull it off. They are not the best essays I've ever done though. Usually in the reading time I will write down all my ideas and order them in paragraphs, but of course there was no writing in the reading time! And not really enough time to think once the time started. I'm hoping my panicked mental state isn't reflected in the essays.
S3 was hard. At the last 10 minutes I still had about 6 questions left and really just guessed. There was a lot of guessing actually. The girl behind me sounded like she was crying! If anything is going to let me down, I think it will be section 3.
It's a relief that it's over, but it's so hard to not let the whole process become soul-destroying! Especially because when I got back to my car at around 5pm, some kind soul had left ads for their 12 week chemisty course in June! I mean, there was no chance I could have maintained any sort of delusion of a great score after seeing that.
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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:35 pm
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man you guys sound pretty solid with less than 10 or no questions to guess at the finish. i really hope that the scaling will do the job, but like they say, you can never underestimate the people who do the gamsat.
i really should have done more timing excercises...
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:11 am
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I finished Section 3 with 45min to spare... I am now stressing I rushed through it much to quickly!
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 11:42 am
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I think did worse in s1 this year compared to last year arggh. SO not enough time i thought. Good to hear others thought that section was hard too (least our scores are scaled).
SII and SIII, i did good i thought. Hopefully they will pull me though :(
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:39 am
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Try and chill out guys...
If I were you, I'd be reflecting on my preparation for GAMSAT, and thinking about the lessons you've learnt this year, in case you need to turn around and do it again..... not so much on marks.
When I did GAMSAT (Back in 2008), I remember walking out of the exam with NO idea how I had gone. I remember feeling like I could have done good or bad, and that no amount of worrying was going to change that.
I know, I know.... you're all type A personalities, and its in our nature to worry, to re hash and to over think these kinds of things. This is your first test my friends. This is your first test to learn to reflect on the experience and look for lessons rather than trying to analyse the exam itself.
HOW did your preparation leave you feeling walking into the exam? did you feel well prepared in all areas?
WHAT caught you by surprise, and what can you do to fix it next time around?
Asking yourself questions like these will help you far more than worrying about the mark you get on section one, or whether you finished section 3 too quickly (well, actually, I guess there is room for reflection about why you timed your run so poorly)
I know it seems easy for me to say, coming from the other side.... and to a certain extent it is. Keep in mind that I've been exactly where you are, and Ive watched GAMSAT buddies chew their nails to the nub, and let the post exam period stress them right out. Its not helpful.
If you really can't avoid it, then I suggest getting your materials in order for GAMSAT 2012, which is what I did. I spent hours sorting, and redesigning my notes for the GAMSAT, assuming that worst case would mean starting again. I wanted to be ready..... battle hardened and ready to attack the next one with the lessons I had learned tucked neatly under my arm.
Best of luck to all of you.
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 4:05 pm
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Some great advice there Lb.
I'm looking forward to the next gamsat after having bombed out with my first run this year.
Like others above, I found S1 too vague and S3 too long. So I think I'll be lucky if I pass.
Going to start studying again in June.
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Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 10:50 pm
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I feel exactly the same - section 1 and 2 were tougher than I expected and I completely ran out of time for section 3. My plan now is as follows:
Probability is high that I will be studying during the Summer for exam in UK so going to take it relatively easy until end of May.
Re-organize notes.
Buy Examkrackers 1001 qts in Org. Chem and Physics as definitely need to practice questions under time constraints.
Make out a realistic study timetable.
Best of luck everyone, you never know, maybe we're being too hard on ourselves (fingers crossed!)
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:29 pm
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Thanks Lovebite, you've made some great points. At the moment, I'm trying to keep GAMSAT out of my head until I get my results. It's hard, but I figure there's not much I can do except wait and see. I've sort of thought of a few ways I'd like to do it differently, which gives me hope. I'd be more upset if I felt like I'd ran out of options.
After I get my results, it will be all systems go again, either making applications or (more likely) organising myself for round 2! But right now, I'm trying to enjoy the lull and spend time doing fun, totally unacademic things like revamping old furniture and reading books purely for their entertainment value.
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Plenty of people at the Christmas Fair, new faces and old alike.
So, how did we do?
What did you like about the event? and what didnt you like?
Planning now turns to the Summer Fair, so what would you like to see for the 3rd annual Summer Fair?
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Not to be out done by his brother, I must say that Boomer, my youngest cat, has been so loving since I have been home. It's like he senses something is wrong with me. He snuggles up with me constantly and anytime I have the water works going, he's on my lap meowing and purring. Our pets just know when we need a little love.
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So here's my other little man....Boomer.
Friday, February 26, 2010
My biggest little fan.
Not to be out done by his brother, I must say that Boomer, my youngest cat, has been so loving since I have been home. It's like he senses something is wrong with me. He snuggles up with me constantly and anytime I have the water works going, he's on my lap meowing and purring. Our pets just know when we need a little love.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Something that makes me happy!
Since I've been home recovering I've been addicted to my heating pad. At first I used it alot because my back hurt. My incision hurt like crazy so I was walking all slumped over. But now I just use it to warm me up when I don't have a hot flash coming on....because it is still WINTER and it's still pretty cold in Ohio.
But one day I got up from my seat, only to return to this:
My little Boo Boo (Boots), sneaking some warmth from the heating pad. In all of the years that I have used a heating pad, I have never seen him sneak up against it. I thought for sure he would think it's the worst thing in the world and be afraid of it. Well wouldn't you know, now that he knows what it is, if I even get up for a second and he's awake, he makes a bee-line for it.
That makes me smile.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
No one tells you that the instant you have a hysterectomy, how truly miserable you will be emotionally once you heal from the incision.
I feel pretty good physically. I'm getting around good. I'm driving. I'm walking better. I still struggle to find pants that fit without hit my incision site the wrong way. Thank goodness for sweat pants! I've lived in them for the last five weeks.
But emotionally I am struggling and I have ZERO reason to struggle. I've got great friends and family. And I'm surrounded by happy things and fortunate enough that once I heal physically, that I have nothing else wrong with me. But I hurt inside emotionally.
I cried for two hours on Sunday because I wanted so badly to go to card club but I didn't have the energy.
I cry because I can't sleep at night because I'm hot or cold. While the flashes have gotten better, I'm no longer on pain medicine that will knock me out at night when I sleep. So now I suffer.
I cry because I'm stuck home. We are down to one car at the moment and LW has to go to work...so I sit her surrounded by the same four walls day in and day out. I suppose it's a good thing because I would probably shop my tail off, which is something I shouldn't be doing.
I cry because I want to be outside, walking, running...anything, but I can't. There's snow everywhere!!!
I'm so tired of the emotional up and down. I want it to stop NOW!
I know things will get better once I can get out and get back to my normal routine.
I return to work next week on Thursday. I'm nervous and excited. I miss my friends at work, I miss feeling important, I miss doing something positive. Hopefully after my doctor appointment on Tuesday I'll be able to get back to working out. I actually enjoy the freedom that comes with working out...did I say that out loud?
Five weeks down...one week to go. Until next time.....
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Monday, February 22, 2010
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It's funny how a little furry creature can make a down day better.
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Friday, February 19, 2010
LW has an amazing mother.
Here she is posing with her husband, LW's step father, Mr. Johnny. Who is also an amazing, thoughtful man.
I had the privilage of attending the Black History Awareness Breakfast where LW's mother received an educators award for her contribution to her community long after she was retired from teaching.
I have learned so much from LW's mother. She preaches the need for an education and is proud that all four of her children have received college educations, and continuting eduation. Her passion for education is important and it's even more important to her to spread the word to young black Americans, that you can do it. So for her efforts in reaching out to the community and offering tutoring services, and the like, she was praised and presented with an educators award.
We were so happy to be witness to such an amazing time in her life. The tears were endless. We are all proud of her. And I am honored to be a part of her family.
She makes me want to be a better person....to reach out to my community. She is a strong, passionate woman who works tirelessly at food banks, shelters for battered women, schools and church activities...she never rests. And she never complains. She does it because she loves it. She would spend her last penny supporting her family and her community.
She very much deserves this award.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Awwwww my fellow Nestie, friend and blogger Jill at Happy Hopefuls nominated me for a Happy 101 award. AH I love it. Thanks Jill!!!!
How does this work?
1. Copy and paste the award OR save and attached the award to your blog
2. Link to the person who sent it to you
3. List 10 things that make you happy
4. Pass the award on to other bloggers, visit their blog, and let them know.
10 Things That Make Me Happy:
1. Texts, emails and FB messages from my friends during the day while I have been off from work. They have no idea how much I need that communication!
2. My cats because they have been so snuggly while I've been home.
3. My heating pad
4. Watching LW and Kassidy tickle each other and chase each other around the house to do so.
5. Mexican food
6. Crafting with Kassidy
7. Chocolate milk shakes
8. Reading a good book when it's snowy and cold out.
9. The thought of working out as soon as my doctor releases me.
10. Reading and re-reading the Valentine's Day card that LW gave me. He's so not a mushy man, but those words on that card mean everything to me.
And, now for the nominees:
1. Liz, at Martelle-isms, for always crafting the perfect card and for always making me smile! I have been the receipient of several of her cards and crafts. AMAZING! And so thoughtful!!!
2. Julie, at 47 and Starting Over, for always making me laugh until I have peed my pants. Seriously the funniest person I know! And the one who will always have my back in a bar fight.
3. Simone, at Chocolate Covered Daydreams, for reminding me to stay grounded. Simone is so thoughtful and inspiring.
4. Linda, at Linda Lou, Live from Las Vegas, for making me laugh every single day. And for always reminding me why I love and miss the desert!
5. Crystal, at SimplyCDD, for becoming one of my dearest and bestest friends ever. She makes me laugh endlessly!!!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
She's coming home!!!
Lauren texted me last night:
"U think dad would fly me out there for my spring break?"
Me: "Not sure. You should ask dad. :)"
Lauren: "I was just wondering cause I don't wanna be stuck here. It's boring without my true family."
Me: "Look up flights and then call dad."
So she found the flights, called daddy and daddy is flying her home for spring break! She'll be here March 12th through March 19th.
I AM BEYOND EXCITED!!! I have yet to meet Lauren. The last time she was in Ohio, LW and I were newly dating and he didn't want to introduce us until he was more serious. Good dad!
So now she'll be home and I can't wait to wrap my arms around her and tell her in person how much I love her and how very proud I am of her. She's such a beautiful, thoughtful child.
Right now I'm working on arranging a photography session for the four of us. I can't wait to have our true family picture taken. It makes me so teary eyed to think that we will all be together soon. Even though I never gave birth to those children, I can't tell you how much I really love them. There are many days when I wish they were mine. But none the less, I am one lucky girl.
We're keeping it a surprise from Kassidy though. I can't wait to see her little face light up as soon as she sees her. Kassidy misses Lauren like crazy. And of course we were all counting down the days until we saw Lauren graduate in May. So I thankful, we get more time together this year....at home.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
College Acceptance
It's official! Lauren was accepted to attend Grand Canyon University in Arizona this fall. While we are over joyed with happiness that Lauren will be off to college this fall, it saddens us that she will not be coming home to attend college. We had high hopes that she would be attending Ohio State this fall, as she had mentioned coming home.
But none the less, we are blessed and happy and excited to watch Lauren enter this new phase of her life. Last we heard she was entering into the nursing program.
We love you Lauren. And we are so very proud of you!
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Cards and Snow!
Before my surgery I sat down and hand made all of my Valentine's Day cards this year. I made cards for Kassidy, Lauren, LW, my dad, LW's mom and since my sister's wedding anniversary is on Valentine's Day, I made her an anniversary card.
I really love how they all turned out! I only wish every card I made had this kind of touch to them.
So for those of you that do celebrate, "Happy Valentine's Day". We really don't celebrate however this year I am asking that LW take Kassidy and I to lunch. We went out yesterday and got the girls a little something from Bath and Body Works as every little girl loves that stuff! I ended up getting LW an OSU sweatshirt and OSU nylon jog pants since he just loves being comfy.
So on to the snow....
Last Friday Ohio got a good old fashioned snow fall!
Here is a picture taken out back of my house. Look at the snow blowing side ways!
And here is LW shoveling in his dress clothes and bad tennis shoes. Poor guy, left work early to beat the bad drivers home. HA
And of course it snowed a little more over night, so the next morning LW had to shovel the driveway again. God I love that man! Ever since we had to fire our plow company for damaging our garage door, LW has had to take over duty. And since I can't help out because of my surgery, he's faced to do it alone. Usually I don't mind. But this year is out for me.
Tuesday and Wednesday we are suppose to get a lot more snow in Ohio...ah good times. Personally I can't wait. But then again I get to sit on my hind end and enjoy it while others are out driving in and shoveling it.
Happy Snow Days!
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
Over the ovaries.
Everyone knows I had a full hysterectomy two weeks ago yesterday. I'm over being sad about it. As I can't change it. My ovaries are in my past. My future is full of running, crafting and respecting my body.
But yesterday something very bad happened.
My sister, who was the last of us to have all of her female parts intack, lost an ovary to emergency surgery. I guess her ovary twisted and swelled up. Over night it went from a baseball size mass to the size of a brick, if not bigger.
I'm unable to be with her, as I can't drive and my family doesn't want to drag me all over the hospital. I was suppose to go last night to see her, but everyone is tip toeing around me still.
See this sister (along with my other sister), never acknowledged my surgery and never called me after she found out I had surgery. I don't know about you, but when you lose all of your female organs, a call from your sister would be helpful in the recovery process. I feel so alone sometimes and a call from my sisters would have meant the world to me. So I was going to be the bigger of the three of us girls, and go see my sister because I KNOW how much pain she is in, and I can offer some advice because I have learned some tricks in the past two weeks on how to live with the stitches and the pain.
So now the goal is to go see her tomorrow. My oldest sister said she would take me to the hospital. Not that LW wouldn't but I'd rather him not take me...I'd rather do this with my sister if I can.
My sister is fine though. She's 46 and had zero intentions of having any more children. Her son is 20 and that's enough for her. And the doctors do not think the mass was cancerous, which is great news.
It's just so odd that two weeks after I have my ovaries removed, my sister, who showed zero compassion toward me, had an ovary removed. Karma? Or back luck?
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By Dan Larson, ruminant nutritionist at Great Plains Livestock Consulting, Inc.
Reproductive technologies such as AI and embryo transfer (ET) are excellent methods to improve the genetics of your herd. However, whether due to cost or labor requirements, neither technology is widely used in the beef industry. Less than 10% of all beef cows are bred using AI and far fewer producers use ET.
Constraining the use of these technologies is the inconsistent success of either program. The most common sources of failure in AI and ET programs are improper protocols, not adhering to the protocol, inability to detect animals in estrus and incorrect technique. However, many producers who successfully employ the protocol still fail to get cattle pregnant. Nutrition is often overlooked in these situations and, while the animals may appear to be in good condition, significant problems may exist.
The most accurate way to assess nutritional status in cattle is to evaluate body condition score (BCS). In order to rebreed in a timely fashion, a heifer should have a BCS of 6 and a mature cow should have a BCS of at least 5.5 prior to calving.
Energy and hormones.
Balancing rations for nitrogen (protein) and energy is the key to a successful AI or ET program. Both technologies rely on a cow producing at least one viable oocyte (egg). In order for the cow to do so, she must resume estrus, which requires a ration that meets her energy and protein needs. First-calf heifers require an 11% protein ration and cows require a 10% protein ration, with adequate energy.
Energy is important in breeding females because certain hormones (i.e., insulin) are increased by
energy consumption. These hormones signal the body to resume estrus and produce oocytes. This is especially important to cows in ET programs. Supplementing donor and receipt cows with a small amount of starch can help boost insulin and other hormone levels to increase embryo yield and viability.
While inadequate nutrition is detrimental to AI and ET success, overfeeding can be equally, and perhaps more, problematic. In ET programs, many donor cows are overconditioned because they do not have a calf every year. Rations that provide excess protein and energy can reduce embryo viability and pregnancy rates.
Cows handle excess nitrogen (protein) by producing ammonia and converting it to urea, which is excreted in the urine. Cows are more susceptible than heifers to the negative effects of high-protein diets because their rations are often lower in energy and they require less protein, leading to a greater excess in the body.
When ammonia levels increase, the acidity of the blood increases, leading to acidity in the uterus and reducing the viability of sperm and embryos. For example, a cow in superovulation for ET may respond well but yield few fertilized embryos. It's possible that there was too much protein in her diet, compromising sperm viability. If there is a high percentage of degenerate embryos, perhaps their viability was compromised by the acidity of the uterus.
As a rule of thumb, balance cow rations for less than 12% to 14% protein and heifer rations for less than 15% protein. Cattle on pasture are often less susceptible because there is adequate energy available.
AI and ET technologies are excellent ways to improve your herd's genetics. But without the proper nutrition, both will fail.


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Sorry for the odd re-write of that Neil Diamond classic, but it is a classic Fenway 7th inning song. It only seemed fitting to use it as a backdrop on a superb pitching performance by both teams'. Boston's Josh Beckett struck out a personal best 13 Rays', and James Shields help secure a sweep of the mighty Red Sox.
Trivia Fact of the Day:
The win today put the Rays 3 games over .500 for the first time since they were 3-0 in 2002.
The Good,The Bad,and The Ugly
The Awfully Good
The last two nights we have seen each team produce a pitching marvel. Last night, Red Sox rookie Chad Buchholz was in control for most of the game. But, today it was all James Shields. Shields, improved to 3-1, pitched a 2 hit shutout of the Boston Red Sox before 32,363 screaming fans. The pitching was so good, Boston only stranded two baserunners all game long. Sheilds ended the day with 7 strikeouts and 1 walk.
Honorable mention "Good Guys:
*** Leftfielder Carl Crawford hit a ball deep into right center that fell to the turf. Carl raced past second and tried to get his third triple of the weekend, but was thrown out by rightfielder J D Drew. Carl did get an RBI when Jason Bartlett crossed the plate to run the score to 3-0. Crawford went 1-4 to raise his average to an even .300.
** Shortstop Jason Bartlett was "Johnny on the spot " today as he scored two of the Rays runs. The first came on a fielding error by Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis. After the ball squirted into the Rays bullpen area, rightfielder J D Drew sent a ball that was moving slowly on the ground back into the Sox's infield. Bartlett went from first to home on the play and scored the first run of the game.
* Rookie Evan Longoria hit a massive homer to left center today that sealed the victory for the Rays. Longoria, who was very impressive in the field today with great high pressure out to Carlos Pena. Longoria's homer was his second since being called up, and helped raise his average to .273. He also got his 10th RBI of the season on that blast.
The Bad
The fact that Sox speedster Manny Ramirez stole a base on Dioner Navarro today is a sign that the Red Sox do not fear Navarro's arm on the basepaths. It was Manny's first steal since 2005.
The fact that the Rays were struck out 13 times today by starter Josh Beckett is a testimony to the pitching that is within our division. Boston was not sure of which Beckett would show up today since this was his first start since coming off the D.L.
Top "K" honors for the Rays goes to: A tie between Aki Iwamura and B J Upton who each had 3 strikeouts.
The Ugly
Again, the umpiring crew drew the ire and the jeers from the Trop faithful for bad plays and calls for both squads. Jason Bartlett was hit in the head by Red Sox pitcher Manny DelCarmen in the bottom of the 8th inning. That play ended up being the last run scored by the Rays.
Also an ugly sight for Red Sox fans was the sitting of DH David Ortiz for the second day after he did a head first slide into first on Friday night. Ortiz is day-to-day with the injury.
Former Ray of the Day:
For two days this weekend, the player of the day is former Rays' catcher Raul Cassanova. He went 3-4 today with 2 RBI's to increase his average to .333 for the season.


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Ready for a tornado? The next statewide Tornado Drill will take place Tuesday, March 15, at 9:45 a.m., Tornado Preparedness Day. More than 1.2 million Virginians participated last year. Ask our Office of Emergency Management questions about tornado safety. Refresh your browser for the latest answers.
Marcelo Ferreira
Good Afternoon,
This is Marcelo Ferreira, Community Liaison with the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management. Welcome to today's chat about tornado preparedness!
Please send in any questions that you have.
Our home does not have a basement. We go into the tiny powder room on the lowest level which does not have a window. What are other recommendations?
Thank you very much.
Marcelo Ferreira
You're doing the right thing. If you don't have a basement in your home, sheltering in an interior room with no windows on the lowest level is the best thing to do. Along with sheltering-in-place, crouch as low as possible on the floor, facing down and protect your head and neck with your arms. Be sure to keep an emergency radio (and don't forget the extra batteries) in your shelter-in-place room in order to stay informed.
Other tips are available at:
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when's the last time a tornado struck fairfax county?
The last time the touchdown of a tornado occurred in Fairfax County was last week during the evening of March 10. No injuries or structural damage occurred as a result of the storm.
Previously, in 2004 a category F2 tornado struck in Centerville uprooting trees and causing property damage. Before that, there was a category F1 that stuck Newington in 2001, and in 1996 another category F2 struck Centerville. Numerous others have been reported in Fairfax County and the surrounding area.
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I am disabled and cannot evacuate my home on my own. What is in place in Fairfax County for people who need assistance with evacuating and possibly after a tornado?
If you are experiencing an emergency, it is best to call 9-1-1. Fairfax County maintains a Medical Needs Registry to assist with communication, pre-event emergency planning, and for evacuating and sheltering during actual emergencies for individuals with medical needs. If you qualify for the Medical Needs Registry, sign-up at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/specialneeds/medicalneedsform/.
A Medical Shelter may be opened if there is a need during a disaster. Shelters should only be considered as a last resort. If you need to evacuate, you should first seek shelter with relatives or friends. Medical shelters do not offer the same level of care or equipment available at health care facilities. Only basic care and assistance will be available. Medical staff, cots, and food are expected to be provided but may be limited due to the type and extent of the emergency.
Additional information is available at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/specialneeds/medicalneedsregistry.htm.
What kind of weather emergency radio is recommended?
Thank you very much.
When selecting a NOAA Weather Radio, it is important to have redundant power sources, such as a battery back-up or a hand-crank back-up. The National Weather Service also provides consumer information for National Weather Radio's at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrrcvr.htm.
Fairfax County also offers local emergency notifications that are delivered via e-mail or text message through the Community Emergency Alert Network (CEAN). Register for emergency alerts, including severe weather alerts, at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean/.
We have no interior rooms in our house without a window.
Where should we go?
Marcelo Ferreira
If your house does not have any interior rooms without a window, consider sheltering in a bathroom or a closet. It is also helpful to get under sturdy furniture, such as a workbench or a heavy table.
Anonymous User
If you are on the 10th floor, shouldn't you go under the stairs in stead of a room without windows?
If you are in a high-rise building during a tornado, go to a pre-designated area such as a basement or the lowest building level. If there is no basement, go to the center of an interior room on the lowest level away from corners, windows, doors, and outside walls. Put as many walls as possible between you and the outside. Get under a sturdy table and use your arms to protect your head and neck. Do not open windows.
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what preparations are available for the aging community and the handicapped?
In order to keep our residents informed about possible emergencies, Fairfax County sends notifications through the Community Emergency Alert Network. Residents can also stay informed about severe weather through the NOAA Weather Radio's, the County website and through the County's Facebook and Twitter account.
As referenced in a previous answer, the Medical Needs Registry and Social Needs Registry are resources available to individuals with access and functional needs.
We encourage every individual and family to be personally prepared for 3-5 days in the event of an emergency by taking a few simple steps, Make a Kit, Make a Plan, and Stay Informed. If you take any medication, it is important to have extra supplies in case you have to shelter-in-place. For a list of recommended items to include in your emergency kit, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/prepare.
We were sheltered in the bathroom in the office. Could the option have been a interior copy room with no windows?
Marcelo Ferreira
Yes, that is an option. Someone in your office should discuss this issue with building or facilities management. They would know the best, structurally sound locations to shelter-in-place for your particular building.
Marcelo Ferreira
Thanks for participating in today's Ask Fairfax! Chat. It is important that every individual prepare themselves and take the initiative to be ready for all possible emergencies.
Before we conclude today's session, I wanted to be sure to pass along the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning so that you will know how to respond should you hear either one issued:
Tornado Watch
Tornadoes are possible. Remain alert for approaching storms. Watch the sky and stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information.
Tornado Warning
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately.
Thanks again for joining me today. If you would like to stay informed about local emergency preparedness, sign-up for our Emergency Preparedness Newsletter at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/oem/outreach/newsletter.htm.
The best way to receive emergency alerts and notifications is to register for the Community Emergency Alert Network at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean.
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Google celebrated the career of late children's author Maurice Sendak today by turning its homepage into an animated homage of his work.
Featuring characters and scenes from various Sendak stories such as "Where the Wild Things Are," "Bumble-ardy" and "In the Night Kitchen," the doodle quickly became a hit on Twitter:
Loving today's @google tribute to Maurice #Sendak. Perfect way to honor an extraordinary talent. — Kristie Lanum (@IndieFlixChick) June 10, 2013
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Written by Danielle Covington, FIT Hot Topics Intern.
Spring 2013's ready to wear collections can been summed up as one thing, an utterly fabulous sugar shock! Labels such as Betsey Johnson, Alice & Olivia, Philosophy and more have blazed the runways with sweet looks sure to hit the spot. I've taken the liberty of matching up these sweet looks with their sugar filled soul mates to bring you a refreshing look at what will be coming up next season. Let's see how some designers approached "Dressing Sweeter".
Alice & Olivia
Alice & Olivia demonstrated a sassy sweet tooth for the spring season. This line is full of vibrant playful colors that bring 60's glamor back with a vengeance.
One of A&O's new looks capitalizes on the lush vibrant blue we've all come to know and love.
M&M's come in an array of colors, but if willing to be bold you can make mouths water too.
Pop quiz! What's the most precious jewel in the world…rock candy! Lemon to be exact. This vibrant canary yellow dress has a seductively sweet sass sure to make your lips pucker.
Red has always been a tempting color, but when paired up with cake and cream cheese frosting, you've got a timeless classic! Just to stay contemporary we've lessened the serving size to a mini skirt and perched it on top of a lollypop. Who needs your grandmother's cake dome, you're a sexy display all by yo bad self.
Alexander McQueen
Black liquorish isn't for the faint of heart!
Philosophy took a more angular modern approach to their line, lots of patterns and prints. The juxtaposition of color in this line is fairly reminiscent to the hard candy.
This lovely blue and tan combination hugs the body gently enough to show off a feminine figure but not restrict or over exaggerate it. The beautiful curve this outfit creates is reminiscent to that of ribbon candy. Neither are over powering nor understated.
Peppermint is as versatile as it is tasty. We use it all year round, then in December we change its shape to a cane with pinstripes and all of a sudden its everywhere you go! When I think of peppermint candy I think of freshness and holiday joy. 'Tis the season, to be a hottie. But, then again every season is.
Zadig & Voltaire
This outfit by Zadig & Voltaire is no juicy contradiction
Betsy Johnson
Betsy Johnson is known for producing fun and flirty lines, so it's no surprise that she is featured as one of our sassy sweet designers.
This perfectly pink pastel looks light as air and fluffy just like one of my favorite sweets, cotton candy. Honestly it's a wonderfully playful look that sends a delicate yet spunky message.
If you're like me then you've got a sweet tooth that can't be satisfied with just one confection. Well you and I don't have to worry; Betsy Johnson has taken care of everything. Just go for the whole candy shop!
After you've gone through your fashion sugar shock, unwind with some Pepto-Bismol to ease the tummy ache.


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This group dances to all genres of music from Pop to Latin, Irish to Country. The classes are for intermediate level dancers (i.e. suitable for dancers with some previous experience in line dance) and are run by Celia & Geoff who have been running these classes for over 15 years.
This is a regular weekly class. Please check with the tutor that it is going ahead before coming out.
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It was a mixed day for grains at the CBOT. December corn closed ¾ of a cent higher at $7.61 ½, November soybeans down 11 ¼ cents at $15.34 ¼, and December wheat up 4 cents at $8.72 ½.
The early morning hours were strong especially for wheat after Ukraine's ag ministry announced an export ban for mid-November. At 8am CST the USDA announced the sale of 233,000 MTs of wheat to unknown destinations. Clearly today's headlines were supportive wheat and the main driving reason for today's strength.
Grains weren't able to sustain their early gains much of which can be attributed to weaker outside markets. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the 1987 crash and the market action was rather symbolic for equities. The Indices had the largest selloff in 4 months which gave strength to the dollar and helped crude oil drop over $2.
Informa released their 2013-2014 acreage estimates and were not far off from their last estimates. They have soybean acres at 80.0 mil compared to 79.9 in September, corn at 97.5 (unchanged), wheat at 57.1 (down 0.6), and cotton at 10.0. Soybean acres at 80 million would be a record if that is the case.
After the close the USDA released its monthly Cattle on Feed report. September marketings were 88% which was below 95% last month and 90% from market estimates. September placements were 81% far below the 85% expected and 89% last month. "Cattle on Feed" as of October 1st was 97% which is 1% below expectations. Lower on feed and lower placements will eventually translate to higher price levels. This is also more evidence of feed rationing.
The weekly Commitment of Traders report showed slight declines in the net long positions held by the managed money. For All-Wheat they are holding a net long position of 97,203 contracts using futures and options (a net long decrease of 1191 from last week). For corn they are holding a net long position of 256,561 contracts a net-long decline of 3,905 since last week. Their net long soybean position was reduced by a net 9,811 contracts leaving them net +167,096 contracts. The funds are still holding sizeable long positions but are off their record levels.
Corn Technicals:
December corn closed above the 9-day moving average which is short term positive. The exponential oscillator is again at positive territory is also friendly. Near term resistance may be found at the 50 day moving average of $7.74 ½.
Soybean Technicals:
November soybeans closed above the 9-day moving average which is short term positive. The gap from the 4th of July started to fill this week but was unable to get to the $14.78 target level. This may be enough to slow technical liquidation for now especially since we are starting to see beans come off oversold levels. First resistance is seen at the 100 day moving average of $15.57 ½.
As of Friday October 19th the average price of December corn for the month has been $7.51 ¼. The average price of November soybeans has been $15.33 ¼. The harvest price is now 2/3rds of the way to being locked in. To sign up for a free EHedger trial please click on the link below. Have a great week! Have a great weekend!
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Desperately needing a win after dropping the ball in Jamaica last week, the U.S. Men's National Team rode the wave of a rowdy crowd in Columbus to eke out a 1-0 World Cup qualifier win last night, though not without a bit of struggling.
Despite dominating the match, a Herculez Gomez free kick after a foul on Clint Dempsey in the 55th minute would be the only scoring. Several first half chances were missed by the American side, the most notable a gorgeous Danny Williams shot that ricocheted off the post. With stars Landon Donovan and Michael Bradley out of the lineup, the pressure was on a U.S. team that has lacked fire in some previous appearances this year.
Willing to provide that fire, it seems, is Clint Dempsey. Deuce has yet to suit up for new Premiership squad Tottenham Hotspur, but his game face (as it were) was more than ready—as he showed one Jamaican player after a hard foul last night.
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Taurian J. Fontenette
Taurian J. Fontenette (born in 1982 in Galveston, Texas), also known as "Air Up There", "Mr. 720" and "Air God" is a streetball player from Hitchcock, Texas.
He is a former player on the AND1 Mixtape, Ball4Real and And1 Live Tours and is currently a BallUp franchise player. In 2010, Taurian signed a contract to play for the Dallas Generals of the American Basketball Association, but later opted to participate Sprite Slam Dunk Contest held as part of the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities. He won the dunk title in spectacular fashion in what would be his last professional dunk contest.
He is 6'2" tall and weighs 185 pounds. As his nickname implies, Fontenette is best known for his leaping and dunking ability, although his defense and passing skills are also worth mentioning. During the AND1 game in Houston, Texas in 2006, Fontenette stunned fans by performing the first ever widely-documented 720-degree dunk, a scene that literally shut down the game with 3min 32 sec left on the clock. Video clips of the feat have been featured on ESPN's Sports Center, as the first ever streetball or non-professional basketball player to make ESPN's Top 10 plays segment and what's more, capturing the #1 spot of the night!
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spoon-feed (someone)
1. Literally, to insert food into another person's mouth. The nurses had to spoon-feed my mother after her stroke. No, my daughter is off the bottle now—we're spoon-feeding her.
2. By extension, to help someone excessively (usually to the recipient's detriment). Her students are lazy because she always spoon-feeds them the answers. The actress got so flustered in front of the camera that we had to spoon-feed her the lines. How unprofessional!
spoon-feed someone
Fig. to treat someone with too much care or help; to teach someone with methods that are too easy and do not stimulate the learner to independent thinking. The teacher spoon-feeds the students by dictating notes on the novel instead of getting the children to read the books. You mustn't spoon-feed the new recruits by telling them what to do all the time. They must use their initiative.