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Diego Simeone's men were stunned by a late leveler by Kevin Garcia for Mallorca, meanwhile, there was narrow wins for Valencia, Sevilla, and Celta
Goals either side of the break from Ruben Castro and Jorge Molina gave Betis their first win of 2013 in a 2-1 victory over Real Zaragoza on Friday evening.
Zaragoza had a fantastic opportunity to take the lead in the first half when Helder Postiga rounded goalkeeper Adrian, only to see his attempt at goal cleared by Mario.
Betis took full advantage and went ahead just before the break when Castro latched on to a through pass from Benat to place the ball under Zaragoza goalkeeper, Roberto Gago.
Molina made it 2-0 two minutes before the hour mark when he latched on to the ball from the edge of the area and placed the ball home. Francisco Montanes halved the deficit 12 minutes from time for the hosts with a strike from 20 yards, but Betis held on for a vital win.LEVANTE 3-1 ATHLETIC
Levante came from behind to earn a 3-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao at the Ciutat de Valencia on Saturday afternoon.
The Basque side did get off to a great start and found themselves ahead after just six minutes when Andoni Iraola's cross was headed in by Aritz Aduriz for his 15th goal of the season.
The game swung in the favour of the hosts in the first half when Christian Lell powered home and Aymeric Laporte was given his marching orders for Athletic for a professional foul on Roger. Vicente Iborra gave Levante the lead with a header just before the break.
The game was put beyond Athletic 20 minutes from time when Nabil El Zhar chested down from a corner kick and blasted home to earn his first goal since the first day of the Liga campaign.GRANADA 1-2 VALENCIA
Valencia bounced back from going a goal down and came out 2-1 winners over Granada at Estadio Los Carmenes on Saturday evening.
The hosts suffered a setback in the first half when Mikel Rico was given a second yellow card after he was judged to have handled the ball. However, they took the lead five minutes after the restart when substitute Brayan Angulo terrifically volleyed over Valencia goalkeeper, Diego Alves.
The Granada goal was a catalyst for Valencia's resurgence, and Ernesto Valverde's men equalised nine minutes later when Jonas showed excellent determination to head in from Pablo Piatti's cross.
Los Che stole the points eight minutes from time when Piatti slotted home from Roberto Soldado's cross along the box.DEPORTIVO 1-0 MALAGA
Deportivo earned their first league win since the start of November with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Malaga at the Riazor on Saturday evening.
Pizzi looked the player most likely to make something happen in the match, and almost broke the deadlock in the first half when he whipped a terrific free-kick towards goal, only to see his attempt crash off the post.
Riki passed up an excellent opportunity to give the hosts the lead after the break when he fired wide from a few yards, but his striking partner, Pizzi, did eventually net 12 minutes into the second half.
The on-loan Braga man latched on to a slack pass from Jesus Gamez and effortlessly ran past Martin Demichelis before smashing a superb strike in off the post to give Domingos Paciencia a win in his first game as Deportivo boss.
A goal in the closing stages from Emir Spahic ensured Sevilla started 2013 with a narrow 1-0 victory over Osasuna at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.
Osasuna had fleeting chances through a Mate Oier Sanjurjo header and a strike from Emiliano Armenteros from the edge of the box, but it was Sevilla who created the vast majority of chances throughout the match.
Geoffrey Kondogbia spurned two great chances either side of the break by putting the ball wide but the deadlock was eventually broken seven minutes from time.
Spahic latched on to a knockdown from Jose Antonio Reyes and powered home to ensure a winning start to the year for Sevilla.
Celta Vigo secured only their second win in 11 games on Sunday morning as an Iago Aspas double contributed to a 3-1 win over Valladolid.
The hosts got off to a fantastic start and found themselves ahead after just nine minutes when Aspas latched on to Michael Krohn-Dehli's through-ball to coolly slot home.
However, Valladolid equalised three minutes later when Javi Guerra was brought down inside the area and Alberto Bueno dispatched the resulting penalty.
The match was end-to-end and Celta retook the lead on the half-hour mark when Aspas was fouled inside the area. He dusted himself off to slot home the penalty, despite having to retake the spot-kick for a second time.
Alex Lopez ensured the win shortly after the break when he fired a fantastic strike into the top corner from 25 yards.
Atletico Madrid lost ground in their pursuit of Barcelona at the top of La Liga as a last-gasp strike from Kevin Garcia earned a 1-1 draw for Mallorca on Sunday evening.
Diego Simeone's men held the majority of the possession in the match, and looked like the only side likely to score as the match progressed. The opening goal eventually came 18 minutes from time when Dudu Aouate could only palm Diego Costa's powerful strike from the left straight to the feet of Raul Garcia, who slid home.
The narrow victory looked to be in the bag for Los Colchoneros, but Mallorca snatched a share of the points in the closing minutes when Kevin latched on to a loose ball inside the Atletico box to lash a shot past Thibaut Courtois at the near post.
The Islanders could even have earned an unlikely victory in the last minute when Giovani dos Santos whipped a superb free-kick towards goal, only for the set-piece to bounce off the inside of the post. The draw leaves Atletico Madrid 11 points adrift of the Catalan side at the top of the table.


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Box Canyon Park in Yorba Linda was destroyed in the wildfires of 2008. It was recreated as a pirate ship with a ship's mast vs. a castle with flags atop towers.
It has to be one of the most accessible playgrounds in Orange County. Not only are there ramps up to the play structures, but also a kid-sized wheelchair can be navigated around the structures with big loops to make around the walkways (no backing up). There are even bridges to cross.
The ship is meant for ages 2-5, and the castle is meant for 6-12 year olds – but there are ramps on both that make it easily accessible for everyone. When I visited, there were many younger kids that were just getting the hang of walking enjoying the larger castle structure with help from their moms.
Many interactive panels are built into the play structures, including music chimes (one of my personal favorites), drums, and gears to spin. The playground has four bench swings and two baby swings.
A bathroom on site and a shade gazebo make it a good choice for birthday parties. Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of shade, so get there early in the summertime.
There is plenty of wildlife to see including bunnies and lizards, and hawks soaring high above.
My imagination was sparked by all the play possibilities here. My toddler thought it was amazing, too, and was squealing and giggling as he ran around for an hour trying to experience everything. He was asking to go back after he woke up from his nap.
On the downside, there is no shade over the play structures. The playground is high on the side of a hill in Yorba Linda, and is not somewhere I'd want to be in the afternoon on a hot summer day.
There is no parking lot. If there are a lot of visitors at the park, you might end up parking near the bottom of a fairly steep street.
The park has postings on rattlesnakes.
Parking on the street.
Recycled rubber play surface.
Nice restroom with fancy hand dryers.
Full basketball court (no lighting).
Picnic tables scattered throughout – one main covered picnic shelter.
Drinking fountain by the picnic shelter.
Nice views.
Location: Off the 91 freeway in Yorba Linda. Exit at Weir Canyon Road/Yorba Linda Boulevard. Turn right onto La Palma from the freeway. Turn left onto Via Lomas de Yorba W (it turns into Via Lomas de Yorba E). The park is on the left after crossing Foxtail Drive.
For more on Box Canyon Park and other Orange County parks, go to funorangecountyparks.com.
Want to find the best places to play and the best playgrounds in Orange County? Go to funorangecountyparks.com.
Orange County mom, writer and blogger Michele Whiteaker created the site from her passion for 'play' and her desire to get families outdoors.
Whiteaker records her family play trips by taking loads of photos and reviewing the highlights and hazards of playgrounds. She's reviewed almost 250 of Orange County's 900 parks in the four years since she started her site. She covers everything from neighborhood parks to state beaches.
"I'm like a volunteer marketing department for parks and outdoor opportunities in Orange County," Whiteaker said. "I try to spotlight nonprofits and cover lesser-known places that don't get airtime in traditional media."
Whiteaker said she has a community of dedicated readers who ask her about everything from best birthday party locations to sand-free parks for their sensory-challenged children.
In a post entitled More Than 1,000 Play Activities for Toddlers and Kids from Play Experts, Whiteaker received this comment: "Thank you so much for sharing these sources, and thank you for sharing the great parks around OC. I have a very energetic almost 3-year-old, so any activity that keeps her busy and entertained is an A+ in my book."
"When I started this thing, my kids were 6 and 2 (they are now 10 and 6). I had hoped to inspire a few moms to play outside with their kids," Whiteaker said. "I never imagined how much my readers would inspire me with their tales of discovery, adventure, and making real connections with their kids."
The Orange County Register, ocregister.com and ocmoms.com will be sharing some of Whiteaker's blog posts highlighting playgrounds and play in Orange County.

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Weekly Bracketology: 02.20.12Posted by rtmsf on February 20th, 2012
Zach Hayes is RTC's official bracketologist.
- Last Four In: NC State, Northwestern, Texas, Miami (FL)
- First Four Out: Arizona, Oregon, South Florida, UCF.
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- 1 Seeds: Syracuse, Kentucky, Missouri, Duke
- 2 Seeds: Michigan State, Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio State
- 3 Seeds: Michigan, Baylor, Georgetown, Marquette
- 4 Seeds: Florida State, Louisville, Wisconsin, Florida
- 5 Seeds: Indiana, UNLV, Temple, Wichita State
- 6 Seeds: Murray State, Notre Dame, New Mexico, Vanderbilt
- 7 Seeds: Creighton, San Diego State, Gonzaga, St. Mary's
- 8 Seeds: Virginia, Mississippi State, West Virginia, California
- 9 Seeds: Southern Miss, Saint Louis, Harvard, Iowa State
- 10 Seeds: Kansas State, Connecticut, Alabama, Memphis
- 11 Seeds: Purdue, Long Beach State, BYU, Cincinnati
- 12 Seeds: Xavier, Seton Hall, Miami, Washington, Texas
- 13 Seeds: Northwestern, NC State, Middle Tennessee, Oral Roberts, Akron
- 14 Seeds: Iona, Drexel, Nevada, Davidson
- 15 Seeds: Belmont, Weber State, Valparaiso, Bucknell
- 16 Seeds: LIU Brooklyn, UNC-Asheville, UT-Arlington, Vermont, Mississippi Valley State, Savannah State.
Automatic bids: Vermont, Temple, Duke, Belmont, Missouri, Syracuse, Weber State, UNC-Asheville, Michigan State, Long Beach State, Drexel, Southern Miss, Valparaiso, Harvard, Iona, Akron, Savannah State, Wichita State, New Mexico, LIU Brooklyn, Murray State, California, Bucknell, Kentucky, Davidson, UT-Arlington, Mississippi Valley State, Oral Roberts, Middle Tennessee, Saint Mary's, Nevada.
Bids per conference: Big East (9), Big Ten (7), Big 12 (6), ACC (6), SEC (5), Atlantic 10 (3), Mountain West (3), West Coast (3), Pac-12 (2), Conference USA(2), Missouri Valley (2).


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South Carolina Wants To Put Craigslist Management In Jail?
from the craig-doesn't-strike-me-as-the-jailhouse-type... dept
In this case, he's accusing Craigslist of being involved with prostitution, even though plenty of other (smarter) law enforcement officials have recognized that Craigslist is actually a useful tool in fighting prostitution, rather than a problem. He also claims that Craigslist management may be criminally liable due to "sexually explicit" photos hosted on the site. Except... as the link above points out, as long as the content isn't "obscene" (and McMaster presents no evidence that it is), then it's perfectly legal, and protected by the First Amendment. The whole thing stinks of a politician grandstanding by displaying his own ignorance of both technology and the law... all while running for governor.


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Frontline "Syria's Second Front" Frontline takes viewers inside Syria at a time when Western news organizations have been unable to safely report in the country. Journalist Muhammad Ali spent weeks on the ground with moderate rebel commanders and fighters and emerged from the war zone with this exclusive report on the mounting effort to fight back against jihadis from the extreme Islamist group known as ISIS. The report also exposes what life is like in the war zone for children who stay behind and are forced to adapt, as the world around them slips further into chaos.G
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The canine nose knows. A search dog found the missing Boy Scout in a Carolina woods last week. We use our best friends' super sensitive snouts to sniff out bombs, food contraband, drugs, certain cancers, and now pirated DVDs. The world's only dog DVD detectives- a pair of female black Labs- are on loan this month to Malaysia, one of the Asian nations that cost Hollywood $1.2 billion in illegal music and movies in 2006.
The Motion Picture Association of America paid the dogs' tuition. It took nine months and about $17,000 to train the Labs to find polycarbonates, the chemical used in disc manufacturing. The investment seems to be cost effective and efficient. At a demo in Malaysia, "Flo" and "Lucky" sniffed through a pile of 50 sealed packages in air cargo. It took the dog duo only 10 minutes to go through boxes that security officers would have needed a day for.
Voilá- the Labs came up with a smuggled, pirated box set of the entire season of "Friends". Rachel, Ross and Phoebe would be so impressed. However, Malaysia is yet to decide whether to employ its own dogs even though over 5 million pirated discs were seized there in 2,000 raids last year.
"Flo" and "Lucky" have been trained to detect the unique smell of the compact disc, but they cannot distinguish the bona fide from the bogus. Right now they alert to any CD. More work is needed to refine the DVD dogs' detection skills. The goal is that they may someday be able to direct authorities to large stashes of concealed, illegally copied movies.
On this bona fide/bogus differentiation, I ran into an historical parallel when sidetracked searching for the Babylon Westminster clubhouse. Babylon's earliest weekly-The South Side Signal (1869-1921) was a juicy journal. It contained local news plus gems from around the world. The Oct. 11, 1879 Signal microfilm tells of a "Learned Poodle": Here's his tale:
"Once an expert in Paris, finding it impossible to convince people that he was right and the
The poodle would be introduced. The money would be placed on the table, the good with the bad, and after nosing them for an instant the dog would knock off the table all the bad pieces. Of course this trait of canine sagacity was convincing. The man's knowledge was but secondary
to that of the dog, and the party with false coins would go away perfectly satisfied.
The fame of the dog extended over many countries. There was even the possibility that the poodle would be elected an honorary member of several learned societies. People would come with coins asking for the expert, and when he was absent would say: "Well, if the master is out, pray let the dog look at them. We will be quite satisfied with his judgment."
The trick was quite simple. The numismatist took care to handle the bad coins and not to touch the authentic pieces. The dog's fine sense of smell at once distinguished the pieces his master's fingers touched, and he unhesitatingly separated the bad coins from the good ones."
The canine nose knows. Proof here in 2 cases over a hundred years apart. Our dogs can sniff 'em out but they still have trouble separating the good, the bad and the ugly. That's why, upon discovery, the faithful Bloodhound will lick the little lost boy but also slobber the cowering criminal.
... Babylon Town Shelter has bragging rights in the talented canine nose department too. Last fall "Tarzan", a high drive German Shepherd stray at Babylon went to BrightStar Shepherd Rescue in Rochester, thanks to ACO Kristin Siarkowicz. He was adopted as a pet by a police officer upstate. Renamed "Trace" (for "trace evidence"), the Babylon alumnus will begin training as her cadaver dog partner soon.
Oyster Bay Town Shelter (677- 5784) Miller Pl. Syosset has more cats available right now than dogs. Soon the many adult cats will be in competition for homes with the influx of kitten season. "Narley" #148, an outgoing silver tabby shows off for visitors. "Pumba" #144, a shy Sharpei mix, is under a year old. See more photos on the shelter's Petfinder site.
+Female: a soprano Beagle #169; "Girl"- a brindle Pit mix.
+Male: 2 orange tabby brothers #173-174- abandoned in an apartment.
LOST DOG: cream Maltese/ Poodle mix in Lindenhurst, off Rt. 109. If spotted, please call (631)412-5320 or (631)838-8503.
For the latest on the Menu Pet food Recall: consult the American Veterinary Medical Assoc.- w w w . a v m a . o r g / a a / menufoodsrecall/default.asp.


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A laser level or measurer brings extra accuracy to projects
Two of the most integral tools of any job-site go high-tech with these Laser Measuring Tools from Bosch Tools. A Laser Level provides a quick, accurate indication of a level surface, with some models able to provide 3-axis alignments. And a laser distance measurer gives easy, one-handed measurement of spans up to 165 feet.
Laser Levels and measuring devices are extremely accurate, because a laser beam will not bend, sag or twist like a traditional level, plumb line or measuring tape might. Most of these devices are also self aligning and leveling, so even if your laser level is placed on an uneven surface, it will still project a guaranteed-accurate level line.


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Striped Biker Trousers
Added Oct 15, 2013
By MegH
Toronto, Canada
These are the pants that I made while filming and creating October's kit of the month. They are made from our Pencil Trousers pattern, and I made a few modifications to them like the leather knee patches and the back pockets. The pattern and video tutorials (like that tricky fly front zipper) are all included in the kit here, so you can make your own version of these edgy pants! I love the way they turned out, and I have to say the stripe print may have been influenced by Robin Thicke at the VMA's (laughs). I opted for a thinner stripe that makes my legs (appear) slimmer and longer. These pants are really comfortable and great for a night out! I am tempted to make a matching blazer…thoughts?
Like all sewing projects, there was a minor glitch in the road. I finished my pants and they were a little too tight in the waist, so I added another leather panel that actually blends so well into my pants' style! Check out my blog post here, where I demonstrate how I added this section. Overall, I really enjoyed sewing this patter. Next time I would make a few fitting alteration before I completed the garment (I made a size 40 here), and change up the styling construction details.
Material Notes
Cotton, Faux Leather
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Jan 8, 2014, 05.31 AMby OuterSunsetSewist
Hey, Meg, these look amazing!!! I'm about to start this kit and am pretty sure that mine will not come near to what you've managed to do—but it will be a good learning experience.
Oct 15, 2013, 08.59 PMby NovakE
Those are bitchin' pants! Love the pockets you added.
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Oct 16, 2013, 03.15 AMby MegH
Haha thanks, I think so too!
Oct 15, 2013, 06.56 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Very well done – your biker trousers is perfect and the details are so clever :-)
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Oct 16, 2013, 03.15 AMby MegH
Thank you very much, the details are so easy to sew in and create so much impact!
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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College softball program has added six more games to the 2011-12 schedule by participating in the Eckerd College Spring Invitational Feb. 10-12.
Georgia College will open up with Nova Southeastern State University Friday, Feb. 10 at 3 p.m., followed by a matchup with the host team Eckerd at 7:30 p.m. The Bobcats will play two Saturday against the University of Tampa and Florida Tech at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The Bobcats will finish out the tournament Sunday morning against Barry University at 9 a.m. and then Saint Leo University at 11:30 a.m.
Tournament Champion will be decided by the following categories (in order): win/loss record, head-to-head competition, fewest runs allowed, runs scored and if all else fails, a coin flip
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When front running Miss USA contestant Carrie Prejean was asked whether all fifty U.S. states should legalize gay marriage, her answer lit a firestorm of controversy.
The Question: "Vermont recently became the fourth state to legalize same-sex marriage. Do you think every state should follow suit, why or why not."
Miss California's answer: "I think it's great Americans are able to choose one or the other. We live in a land that you can choose same-sex marriage or opposite marriage. And you know what in my country, in my family I think that I believe that a marriage should be between a man and a woman. No offense to anybody there, but that's how I was raised and that's how I think it should be, between a man and a woman."
Here's the video (followed by my commentary):
Now before writing what she should have said, I would like to make a couple observations about what she did say. Notice that she did not say that gay marriage should remain illegal in the other states. She said in fact, that she thinks it's great that Americans can choose one or the other. That does happen to be factually inaccurate- if she means that all homosexuals can marry in America- because as the question clearly stated, gay marriage is only legal in four states. She did express however, the sentiment that it's great for people to be able to choose, free of any interference by the law, which she then qualified with her personal belief that heterosexually is the better of the two choices.
I would like for homosexuals and gay rights activists to extend to Carrie Prejean the same right that she affirmed they have, the right to choose. Is it intolerant for her to say she believes homosexuality is wrong? Should she keep her morality to herself? If you answered "yes" to both those questions, then you have accused her behavior of being wrong and you haven't kept your morality to yourself. You've been intolerant by your own standards. You see, the essence of tolerance is disagreement. You disagree with someone, but you do not forcibly coerce them into acting according to your conclusions. You allow them to act according to theirs even if you disagree with them.
I think Miss California's answer was a perfectly good summation of the proper attitude for someone like her (who has conservative sexual mores) to have. She said she thinks it's great that people can choose, but she personally disagrees with some of their choices. Miss California summed up the essence of tolerance. It was an extremely tolerant answer to give. Unfortunately, it didn't really answer the question.
The question was whether the other 46 states (53 if you're Barack Obama) should legalize gay marriage. A much better answer would have been: "Yes. Absolutely. The other states should legalize gay marriage. Not everyone agrees with it morally or would make that same choice, and they are certainly entitled to their beliefs, but homosexuals are also entitled to theirs and it is not the proper role of government to regulate the personal morality and sexual mores of its citizens."
But the best answer would have been: "You know, this is a tricky question that has bitterly polarized our nation, but it seems to me there is a clear solution that should satisfy both sides. Instead of all fifty states legalizing gay marriage, they should de-legalize straight marriage. Social conservatives would be happy to see government regulating one less thing- marriage is after all, a private, religious institution and it seems odd that government should regulate it and license people to marry. Then the issue would become a private one, and believers in gay rights would be free to decide for themselves what marriage means."


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|2012-06-27, 08:35
|Link #17922
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Join Date: Sep 2010
The fanarts are so
specially the YUri ones....
I hate the fact too but who is Zero now? according to last r2 episode and Sunrise press releases....
Its Suzaku.
But in this image, the Zero here is a symbol... Not Lulu not Suzaku
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|2012-06-27, 09:01
|Link #17923
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Location: "Sacrifice one to appease the few."
No, lelouch saw everything. He even says that he saw everything. The uncensored version even shows that he got a peek of all of her breasts. The censored version has that covered up with steam however.
Suzaku is Zero at the end of R2, however Zero transcends just an individual. Zero is a symbol, that's why even without Lelouch the being called Zero can live on. Even if you take into account that Suzaku is nowhere near as smart as Lelouch and is just a great pilot and bruiser and has a completely different personality.
And I agree with what others said. Not all post Zero art is Suzaku. Most of it is Lelouch because lets face it, Lelouch is just way more popular than Suzaku. So his Zero will sell more than Suzaku as Zero.
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|2012-06-27, 10:37
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Sunrise likes to troll the fans, remember this poster?
Lelouch is wearing the cart driver's clothing and a Christian cross (obvious symbolizing a risen savior).
CC is in the same outfit:
Don't get me wrong, I know Okouchi (the head writer) said Lelouch was dead, but I'm not so sure Sunrise agrees with that.
Remember, Sunrise owns the rights to Code Geass, they can alter the story as they see fit.
|2012-06-27, 10:45
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Oh, I remember when those images were originally posted. They're getting rather old by now.
I don't think they were specifically advertising any so-called "RR" movie though, but basically promoting the property like the rest of the pictures have done. Almost nothing had been announced back then other than their intention to make more Code Geass, and certainly nothing about the supposedly upcoming movie.
Still...all the promotional artwork is basically just a way to give fans more pretty posters and magazine spreads of their favorite characters without actually having any influence on the story, regardless of how the ending can be interpreted or followed up.
|2012-06-27, 10:48
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|2012-06-27, 10:54
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We see Euphemia in one of those pictures, but does that mean she is still alive? No, not really.
If you ask me, the greatest "troll" is the very last line spoken by C.C. in the R2 epilogue, not any poster or magazine spread.
|2012-06-27, 11:05
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That stays true to C.C.'s character though, she lives to troll. It's what she does and why she was loved by fans. If she didn't get one last trolling in before CG ended we would have had issues.
|2012-06-29, 07:49
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I remember those pictures were release
the Re: advent late 2009 the same time as Kiseki
and the other one with Euphemia 2010 the same time they were as Akito pics were surfacing.
I think earlier that time, It was planned. The Lulu movie.
Old fanart
If CC look is Kallens design. Will you still love her?
cant find the credits for this...
|2012-06-29, 08:15
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So your the type of person who judges with the looks first....
Spoiler for shower...:
_ | すゆ [pixiv]
星刻と天子様 | りほ [pixiv]
Bloody Mary | Raicy@PFSR [pixiv]
カレン | ユースケ [pixiv]
I'll stop here today...
Pics with no credits, obviously I cant find...
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|2012-06-29, 08:31
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|2012-06-29, 16:56
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So damn lazy...ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)
Graphic Designer
Moar Kallen love though
Spoiler for Kallen <3:
Special gift for FFXFan13
Spoiler for for FFXFan13:
Hope u like it ^^
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Unfortunately, this year I'll be enjoying the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade while under a blanket on the sofa in my den, next to a large box of kleenex (Achoo), rather than out in the crisp and cool air of Manhattan. We have great memories of Thanksgiving Day parades of the past, and I thought I'd share a few of those today.
May you and all of your loved ones enjoy the very best of this day!
|The skating rink in Bryant Park pre-parade
|A Christmas tree near the rink; the Bryant Park Hotel is the beautiful building on the right.
|Now that's a candy cane.
|Guess who: hey my spidey sense is tingling
|It's not easy being green...
|...especially when you're 78 feet long, 36 feet wide, and filled with a volume of 11,000 cubic feet of helium
|A BIG Apple in The Big Apple
|We believe Santa, we believe!
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A "No-Brainer"
The whole reason liberals are liberals is that they are twisted, miserable, envious, malcontents.
The Brutality of Reason
If you are the emotional liberal type, this mindspace will make you uncomfortable. If you think my logic or facts are faulty, lets discuss it. When your findings disagree with my findings, that is dialogue. But using rhetoric to disagree with science is demogoguery. No demogoguery! I usually refrain from insults, but occasionally, ignorance and liberal hypocrisy bring out the worst in me.
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Uma Thurman is striking as she arrives at the Palme D'Or Winners Dinner during the final day of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival held at Agora on Sunday (May 26) in Cannes, France.
The 43-year-old actress was joined by Nicole Kidman, Orlando Bloom, Christoph Waltz, and Steven Spielberg, all of whom attended the Zulu premiere and closing ceremony earlier in the day.
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Click below to download : The Age Of Chivalry - A. KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS - Chapter III. Merlin (Format : PDF)
The Age Of Chivalry - A. KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS - Chapter III. MerlinMerlin was the son of no mortal father, but of an Incubus, one of
a class of beings not absolutely wicked, but far from good, who
inhabit the regions of the air. Merlin's mother was a virtuous
young woman, who, on the birth of her son, intrusted him to a
priest, who hurried him to the baptismal fount, and so saved him
from sharing the lot of his father, though he retained many marks
of his unearthly origin.
At this time Vortigern reigned in Britain. He was a usurper, who
had caused the death of his sovereign, Moines, and driven the two
brothers of the late king, whose names were Uther and Pendragon,
into banishment. Vortigern, who lived in constant fear of the
return of the rightful heirs of the kingdom, began to erect a
strong tower for defence. The edifice, when brought by the workmen
to a certain height, three times fell to the ground, without any
apparent cause. The king consulted his astrologers on this
wonderful event, and learned from them that it would be necessary
to bathe the corner-stone of the foundation with the blood of a
child born without a mortal father.
In search of such an infant, Vortigern sent his messengers all
over the kingdom, and they by accident discovered Merlin, whose
lineage seemed to point him out as the individual wanted. They
took him to the king; but Merlin, young as he was, explained to
the king the absurdity of attempting to rescue the fabric by such
means, for he told him the true cause of the instability of the
tower was its being placed over the den of two immense dragons,
whose combats shook the earth above them. The king ordered his
workmen to dig beneath the tower, and when they had done so they
discovered two enormous serpents, the one white as milk the other
red as fire. The multitude looked on with amazement, till the
serpents, slowly rising from their den, and expanding their
enormous folds, began the combat, when every one fled in terror,
except Merlin, who stood by clapping his hands and cheering on the
conflict. The red dragon was slain, and the white one, gliding
through a cleft in the rock, disappeared.
These animals typified, as Merlin afterwards explained, the
invasion of Uther and Pendragon, the rightful princes, who soon
after landed with a great army. Vortigern was defeated, and
afterwards burned alive in the castle he had taken such pains to
construct. On the death of Vortigern, Pendragon ascended the
throne. Merlin became his chief adviser, and often assisted the
king by his magical arts.
"Merlin, who knew the range of all their arts,
Had built the King his havens, ships and halls."
Among other endowments, he had the power of transforming himself
into any shape he pleased. At one time he appeared as a dwarf, at
others as a damsel, a page, or even a greyhound or a stag. This
faculty he often employed for the service of the king, and
sometimes also for the diversion of the court and the sovereign.
Merlin continued to be a favorite counsellor through the reigns of
Pendragon, Uther, and Arthur, and at last disappeared from view,
and was no more found among men, through the treachery of his
mistress, Viviane, the Fairy, which happened in this wise.
Merlin, having become enamoured of the fair Viviane, the Lady of
the Lake, was weak enough to impart to her various important
secrets of his art, being impelled by fatal destiny, of which he
was at the same time fully aware. The lady, however, was not
content with his devotion, unbounded as it seems to have been, but
"cast about," the Romance tells us, how she might "detain him for
evermore," and one day addressed him in these terms: "Sir, I would
that we should make a fair place and a suitable, so contrived by
art and by cunning that it might never be undone, and that you and
I should be there in joy and solace." "My lady," said Merlin, "I
will do all this." "Sir," said she, "I would not have you do it,
but you shall teach me, and I will do it, and then it will be more
to my mind." "I grant you this," said Merlin. Then he began to
devise, and the damsel put it all in writing. And when he had
devised the whole, then had the damsel full great joy, and showed
him greater semblance of love than she had ever before made, and
they sojourned together a long while. At length it fell out that,
as they were going one day hand in hand through the forest of
Breceliande, they found a bush of white-thorn, which was laden
with flowers; and they seated themselves under the shade of this
white-thorn, upon the green grass, and Merlin laid his head upon
the damsel's lap, and fell asleep. Then the damsel rose, and made
a ring with her wimple round the bush, and round Merlin, and began
her enchantments, such as he himself had taught her; and nine
times she made the ring, and nine times she made the enchantment,
and then she went and sat down by him, and placed his head again
upon her lap.
"And a sleep
Fell upon Merlin more like death, so deep
Her finger on her lips; then Vivian rose,
And from her brown-locked head the wimple throws,
And takes it in her hand and waves it over
The blossomed thorn tree and her sleeping lover.
Nine times she waved the fluttering wimple round,
And made a little plot of magic ground."
--Matthew Arnold.
And when he awoke, and looked round him, it seemed to him that he
was enclosed in the strongest tower in the world, and laid upon a
fair bed. Then said he to the dame: "My lady, you have deceived
me, unless you abide with me, for no one hath power to unmake this
tower but you alone." She then promised she would be often there,
and in this she held her covenant with him. And Merlin never went
out of that tower where his Mistress Viviane had enclosed him; but
she entered and went out again when she listed.
After this event Merlin was never more known to hold converse with
any mortal but Viviane, except on one occasion. Arthur, having for
some time missed him from his court, sent several of his knights
in search of him, and, among the number, Sir Gawain, who met with
a very unpleasant adventure while engaged in this quest. Happening
to pass a damsel on his road, and neglecting to salute her, she
revenged herself for his incivility by transforming him into a
hideous dwarf. He was bewailing aloud his evil fortune as he went
through the forest of Breceliande, when suddenly he heard the
voice of one groaning on his right hand; and, looking that way, he
could see nothing save a kind of smoke, which seemed like air, and
through which he could not pass. Merlin then addressed him from
out the smoke, and told him by what misadventure he was imprisoned
there. "Ah, sir!" he added, "you will never see me more, and that
grieves me, but I cannot remedy it; I shall never more speak to
you, nor to any other person, save only my mistress. But do thou
hasten to King Arthur, and charge him from me to undertake,
without delay, the quest of the Sacred Graal. The knight is
already born, and has received knighthood at his hands, who is
destined to accomplish this quest." And after this he comforted
Gawain under his transformation, assuring him that he should
speedily be disenchanted; and he predicted to him that he should
find the king at Carduel, in Wales, on his return, and that all
the other knights who had been on like quest would arrive there
the same day as himself. And all this came to pass as Merlin had
Merlin is frequently introduced in the tales of chivalry, but it
is chiefly on great occasions, and at a period subsequent to his
death, or magical disappearance. In the romantic poems of Italy,
and in Spenser, Merlin is chiefly represented as a magical artist.
Spenser represents him as the artificer of the impenetrable shield
and other armor of Prince Arthur ("Faery Queene," Book I., Canto
vii.), and of a mirror, in which a damsel viewed her lover's
shade. The Fountain of Love, in the "Orlando Innamorata," is
described as his work; and in the poem of "Ariosto" we are told of
a hall adorned with prophetic paintings, which demons had executed
in a single night, under the direction of Merlin.
The following legend is from Spenser's "Faery Queene," Book III.,
Canto iii.:
"Forthwith themselves disguising both, in straunge
And base attire, that none might them bewray,
To Maridunum, that is now by chaunge
Of name Caer-Merdin called, they took their way:
There the wise Merlin whylome wont (they say)
To make his wonne, low underneath the ground
In a deep delve, far from the view of day,
That of no living wight he mote be found,
Whenso he counselled with his sprights encompassed round.
"And if thou ever happen that same way
To travel, go to see that dreadful place;
It is a hideous hollow cave (they say)
Under a rock that lies a little space
From the swift Barry, tombling down apace
Amongst the woody hills of Dynevor;
But dare not thou, I charge, in any case,
To enter into that same baleful bower,
For fear the cruel fiends should thee unwares devour.
"But standing high aloft, low lay thine ear,
And there such ghastly noise of iron chains
And brazen cauldrons thou shalt rumbling hear,
Which thousand sprites with long enduring pains
Do toss, that it will stun thy feeble brains;
And oftentimes great groans, and grievous stounds,
When too huge toil and labor them constrains;
And oftentimes loud strokes and ringing sounds
From under that deep rock most horribly rebounds.
"The cause some say is this. A little while
Before that Merlin died, he did intend
A brazen wall in compas to compile
About Caermerdin, and did it commend
Unto these sprites to bring to perfect end;
During which work the Lady of the Lake,
Whom long he loved, for him in haste did send;
Who, thereby forced his workmen to forsake,
Them bound till his return their labor not to slack.
"In the mean time, through that false lady's train,
He was surprised, and buried under beare,
He ever to his work returned again;
Nathless those fiends may not their work forbear,
So greatly his commandement they fear;
But there do toil and travail day and night,
Until that brazen wall they up do rear.
For Merlin had in magic more insight
Than ever him before or after living wight."
(Footnote: Buried under beare. Buried under something which
enclosed him like a coffin or bier.)
The Age Of Chivalry - A. KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS - Chapter IV. Arthur
The Age Of Chivalry - A. KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS - Chapter II. The Mythical History of England
- The Age Of Chivalry - A. KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS - Chapter IV. Arthur
- The Age Of Chivalry - A. KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS - Chapter V. Arthur (Continued)
- The Age Of Chivalry - A. KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS - Chapter VI. Sir Gawain
- The Age Of Chivalry - A. KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS - Chapter VII. Caradoc Briefbras; or, Caradoc with the Shrunken Arm
- The Age Of Chivalry - A. KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS - Chapter VIII. Launcelot of the Lake
- The Age Of Chivalry - A. KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS - Chapter IX. The Adventure of the Cart
- The Age Of Chivalry - A. KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS - Chapter X. The Lady of Shalott
- The Age Of Chivalry - A. KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS - Chapter XI. Queen Guenever's Peril
- The Age Of Chivalry - A. KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS - Chapter XII. Tristram and Isoude
- The Age Of Chivalry - A. KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS - Chapter XIII. Tristram and Isoude (Continued)


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Mothers of Invention: Girltank, A Sisterhood of Changemakers
Key Excerpts from Article on Website of The Daily Beast/Newsweek
Mothers of Invention: Girltank, A Sisterhood of Changemakers
The Daily Beast/Newsweek, December 24, 2012
Posted: 2013-07-31 11:29:11
While still a teen, Bay Area-based activist Sejal Hathi founded the non-profit, Girls Helping Girls. Encouraging social change, the NGO raised money for scholarships, shared curricula across borders, and combated sex trafficking. Tara Roberts authored two critically acclaimed young adult books, What Your Mama Never Told You and Am I the Last Virgin? exploring social issues facing today's black youth. And as an editor for the likes of Essence and CosmoGirl, one of her job responsibilities was to track down and nominate candidates for an annual magazine award acknowledging the outstanding social accomplishments of teens. Girltank [is] an online model intended to engage young entrepreneurs in various stages of their ventures—from the idea stage to the launch and scaling stages. Girltank has three main components—connect, inspire, and fund. Girltank sets up a forum for girls interested in similar causes to find each other and collaborate, and is supported by a variety of workshops that encourage the exchange of ideas. For the second component, inspire, Tara produced an eclectic database of clips featuring girls and women both in the U.S. and abroad discussing vulnerabilities and issues they face with their respective projects. It's an inspiring resource for anyone looking to get started. The third and all-important component is its crowd-funding platform poised to funnel financial support from its partners to the most promising ventures. To date, girltank's community, comprised of women of all ages, represents more than 105 countries and every economic, racial, and religious background.
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U.S. Military Wanted to Provoke War With Cuba
2001-05-01, ABC News
In the early 1960s, America's top military leaders reportedly drafted plans to kill innocent people and commit acts of terrorism in U.S. cities to create public support for a war against Cuba. Code named Operation Northwoods, the plans reportedly included the possible assassination of Cuban émigrés, sinking boats of Cuban refugees on the high seas, hijacking planes, blowing up a U.S. ship, and even orchestrating violent terrorism in U.S. cities. The plans were developed as ways to trick the American public and the international community into supporting a war to oust Cuba's ... Fidel Castro. America's top military brass even contemplated causing U.S. military casualties, writing: "We could blow up a U.S. ship in Guantanamo Bay and blame Cuba," and, "casualty lists in U.S. newspapers would cause a helpful wave of national indignation." The plans had the written approval of all of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and were presented to President Kennedy's defense secretary, Robert McNamara, in March 1962. But they apparently were rejected by the civilian leadership and have gone undisclosed for nearly 40 years. The Joint Chiefs even proposed using the potential death of astronaut John Glenn during the first attempt to put an American into orbit as a false pretext for war with Cuba. Should the rocket explode and kill Glenn, they wrote, "the objective is to provide irrevocable proof … that the fault lies with the Communists." The scary thing is none of this stuff comes out until 40 years after.
Note: Why was ABC the only major news source to report on this highly revealing story? Read the shocking declassified documents on Operation Northwoods. Many military and political leaders look at the world as a grand chessboard. Sacrificing pawns (innocent civilians) is sometimes necessary to capture the queen. Explore revealing news articles on military corruption. Then check out eye-opening 9/11 news articles.
Inside the secretive Bilderberg Group
2005-09-29, BBC News
How much influence do private networks of the rich and powerful have on government policies and international relations? One group, the Bilderberg, has often attracted speculation that it forms a shadowy global government. Every year since 1954 [they have brought] together about 120 leading business people and politicians. At this year's meeting in Germany, the audience included the heads of the World Bank and European Central Bank, Chairmen or Chief Executives from Nokia, BP, Unilever, DaimlerChrysler and Pepsi ... editors from five major newspapers, members of parliament, ministers, European commissioners ... and the queen of the Netherlands. The chairman ... is 73-year-old Viscount Etienne Davignon. In an extremely rare interview, he played down the importance of Bilderberg. "I don't think (we are) a global ruling class because I don't think a global ruling class exists." Will Hutton ... who attended a Bilderberg meeting in 1997, says people take part in these networks in order to influence the way the world works, to create what he calls "the international common sense". And that "common sense" is one which supports the interests of Bilderberg's main participants. For Bilderberg's critics the fact that there is almost no publicity about the annual meetings is proof that they are up to no good. Bilderberg meetings often feature future political leaders shortly before they become household names. Bill Clinton went in 1991 while still governor of Arkansas, Tony Blair was there two years later while still an opposition MP. All the recent presidents of the European Commission attended Bilderberg meetings before they were appointed. Informal and private networks like Bilderberg have helped to oil the wheels of global politics and globalisation for the past half a century.
Note: Why is this meeting of top world leaders kept so secret? Why, until a few years ago, was there virtually no reporting on this influential group in the major media? Thankfully, the alternative media has had some good articles. And a Google search can be highly informative. Explore many other revealing major media news articles on powerful secret societies. And for those interested, check out reliable, eye-opening information covering the big picture of how and why these secret societies are using government-sponsored mind control programs to achieve their agenda.
[9/11] Hijack 'suspects' alive and well
2001-09-23, BBC News
Another of the men named by the FBI as a hijacker in the [9/11] suicide attacks on Washington and New York has turned up alive and well. The identities of four of the 19 suspects accused of having carried out the attacks are now in doubt. Saudi Arabian pilot Waleed Al Shehri was one of five men that the FBI said had deliberately crashed American Airlines flight 11 into the World Trade Centre on 11 September. His photograph was released, and has since appeared in newspapers and on television around the world. He told journalists there that he had nothing to do with the attacks. He has contacted both the Saudi and American authorities. He acknowledges that he attended flight training school at Daytona Beach in the United States, and is indeed the same Waleed Al Shehri to whom the FBI has been referring. But, he says, he left the United States in September last year [and] became a pilot with Saudi Arabian airlines. Abdulaziz Al Omari, another of the Flight 11 hijack suspects ... says he is an engineer with Saudi Telecoms, and that he lost his passport while studying in Denver. Meanwhile ... a London-based Arabic daily says it has interviewed Saeed Alghamdi. He was listed by the FBI as a hijacker in the United flight that crashed in Pennsylvania. And there are suggestions that another suspect, Khalid Al Midhar, may also be alive. FBI Director Robert Mueller acknowledged on Thursday that the identity of several of the suicide hijackers is in doubt.
Note: The deceptions in the official story of 9/11 are nowhere more clearly shown than in this important story. The FBI never revised its list of alleged hijackers, and these four are all later listed in the official 9/11 Commission report as the hijackers. Click here and scroll down a little over half way to see their photos in the official report. For more on this, click here. For an abundance of reliable information suggesting a major 9/11 cover-up, click here. For other revealing news articles on 9/11, click here.
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'Project Blue Book' Is Based on a True U.F.O. Story
2019-01-15, New York Times
Project Blue Book was the code name for an Air Force program set up in 1952 ... to explain away or debunk as many [UFO] reports as possible in order to mitigate possible panic and shield the public from a genuine national security problem. The prominent astronomer J. Allen Hynek ... was recruited as Blue Book's scientific consultant and was indeed initially committed to explaining away flying saucers as natural phenomena or mistaken identifications. Hynek, the former U.F.O. skeptic, eventually concluded that they were a real phenomenon in dire need of scientific attention, with hundreds of cases in the Blue Book files still unexplained. Even many of the "closed" cases were resolved with ridiculous, often infuriating explanations, sometimes by Hynek himself. Blue Book compiled reports of 12,618 sightings of unidentified flying objects, of which 701 remain unexplained to this day. The mystery of the elusive flying objects is still far from solved. In 1947. Lt. General Nathan Twining ... sent a secret memo on "Flying Discs" to the commanding general of the Army Air Forces at the Pentagon. Twining stated that "the phenomenon reported is something real and not visionary or fictitious." Documents show the C.I.A. then devised a plan for a "national policy," as to "what should be told the public regarding the phenomenon, in order to minimize risk of panic." The C.I.A. issued a secret report recommending a broad educational program for all intelligence agencies, with the aim of "training and debunking." When Blue Book closed in late 1969, the Air Force flatly lied to the American people.
Note: For more along these lines, see concise summaries of deeply revealing news articles on a UFO cover-up from reliable major media sources. Then explore the excellent, reliable resources provided in our UFO Information Center.
Leading cancer expert dies suddenly following routine vaccination
2019-01-11, CNN News
A leading cancer expert, who was described as a "pioneer" in his field by Prince William, has died suddenly after receiving a routine yellow fever vaccination. Martin Gore, 67, died Thursday morning after receiving the vaccine. Professor Mel Greaves from the Institute of Cancer Research, described Gore as "a force of nature, very energetic, clear-thinking and compassionate." Gore's death casts light on the heightened risk associated with the yellow fever vaccine and the over-60 demographic. Typical side effects of the vaccine include headaches, muscle pain, mild fever and soreness at the injection site, according to the NHS. However, the vaccinations can, in rare circumstances, cause more severe side effects, including allergic reactions and problems affecting the brain or organs. The NHS estimates that these reactions occur less than 10 times for every million doses. The WHO reported that all cases of viscerotropic disease -- a rare but dangerous side effect of yellow fever vaccinations where an illness similar to wild-type yellow fever proliferates in multiple organs -- have occurred in primary vaccines, starting two to five days after vaccination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- the US government's health protection agency -- warns that viscerotropic disease can lead to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome or multi-organ failure and death in close to 60% of cases.
Note: For more along these lines, see concise summaries of deeply revealing news articles on vaccine safety from reliable major media sources. Then explore the excellent, reliable resources provided in our Health Information Center.
The story behind a Palm Beach sex offender's remarkable deal (Video)
2018-11-26, Miami Herald (Miami's leading newspaper)
Multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein is a free man, despite sexually abusing dozens of underage girls according to police and prosecutors. [In 2008, Epstein] received what might have been the most lenient plea deal for a serial sex offender in U.S. history. The Miami Herald identified over 60 of his victims, just young middle and high school girls at the time of the abuse. They were betrayed by the very prosecutors who were supposed to hold Epstein accountable. One child would be lured over. [She] would be offered the further inducement of being paid a bounty for anybody else that she was able to bring to [him]. Epstein ... was also suspected of organizing sex activities with underage girls at his homes in New York City, New Mexico and on his private island in the Caribbean. Hundreds of children all over the world ... were alleged sex slaves of Jeffrey Epstein. Flight logs from his plane and his address book read like a Who's Who of some of the richest and most famous and powerful people in the world—celebrities, actors, philanthropists, academics and world leaders. There was ample physical evidence and witness testimony. [Yet] State Attorney Barry Krischer wanted to charge Epstein only with a misdemeanor. The U.S. Attorney's Office got involved, [yet Epstein's] attorneys were able to manipulate the sitting U.S. attorney and the assistant U.S. attorney working the cases. The U.S. attorneys here had an indictment, and they were sending it back and forth to Jeffrey's lawyers for changes. This is a situation where ... the defendant and the government are working together against the victims.
Note: Don't miss the revealing video of all this at the link above. Then read a great interview with Julie Brown, the intrepid reporter who broke this case. For more along these lines, see concise summaries of deeply revealing news articles on Jeffrey Epstein from reliable major media sources. Watch an excellent segment by Australia's "60-Minutes" team "Spies, Lords and Predators" on a pedophile ring in the UK which leads directly to the highest levels of government. A second suppressed documentary, "Conspiracy of Silence," goes even deeper into this topic in the US.
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The International Dota 2 Championships will be held during this year's Penny Arcade Expo, Aug 31 to Sept. 2, the organiser and Dota 2 publisher Valve just announced.
The International launched last year in Cologne, Germany during Gamescom. On the Dota 2 blog Valve confirmed that the teams DK and Na'Vi (the defending champion) are the first teams to receive invitations. Last year's format featured 16 of the world's most elite Dota teams, progressing from a group stage to a double-elimination playoff. A $US1 million prize was awarded.
The tournament will be broadcast free of charge in multiple languages, Valve said. For more information, visit the link.
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Spartans Win Shootout Over Cowboys, 51-44
David Fales threw for 482 yards and five touchdowns and ran for the game-winning touchdown with 8 seconds left, as the San Jose State Spartans defeated the Wyoming Cowboys 51-44 in California Saturday night. SJSU out-scored UW 37-to-21 in the second half.
Fales connected with senior receiver Chandler Jones on t-d passes of 76, 8 and 30 yards. He also hit Tyler Winston on a 60-yard strike and Tyler Smith on a 3-yard pass. Jarrod Lawson added 128 rush yards.
San Jose State (4-3, 3-1) rallied three different times from a 16-point deficit for just their second ever victory over the Cowboys.
Wyoming (4-4, 2-2) jumped out to a 16-0 lead behind a Stuart Williams 43-yard field goal, a Brett Smith to Robert Herron 93-yard touchdown pass and a 1-yard t-d run by Tedder Easton. They extended to 23-7 and 30-14 leads, but couldn't put away the Spartans.
San Jose State rallied with 22 straight points in the third quarter for a 36-30 lead. A Shaun Wick 15-yard touchdown run gave the lead back to the Pokes at 37-36 with 11:47 left. The Spartans answered right back with Fales third t-d pass to Jones, plus a two-point conversion for a 44-37 lead. Wyoming responded with Easton's second 1-yard scoring plunge that tied the game at 44 with 5:17 remaining. That set-up the Spartans game-winning 12-play drive and Fales score.
The Cowboys wasted Shaun Wick's career-best 234 rushing yards on 17 carries in the loss. He averaged 13.8 yards per carry. Smith went 22-34 for 267 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, as UW finished with 599 total yards of offense. The Pokes defense allowed 642 yards offensively to San Jose State.
Wyoming has their second bye on the schedule next weekend before the 15th-ranked and undefeated Fresno State Bulldogs visit Laramie. The Cowboys will face the Bulldogs at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie November 9. The game time will be announced at a later time.


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Effective April 1, 2011, Medicaid expanded coverage of smoking cessation counseling (SCC) to ALL Medicaid beneficiaries. Each Medicaid beneficiary will be allowed six counseling sessions during any 12 continuous months which must be provided on a face-to-face basis. Smoking cessation counseling complements the use of prescription and non-prescription smoking cessation products. These products are also covered by Medicaid. For more information including billing codes and additional resources please view pages 10 and 11 of the April 2011 Medicaid Update.Bronx BREATHES was established to work with health care organizations and primary care providers to implement systems to screen patients for tobacco use and prompt providers to offer their patients advice and assistance to quit.
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Remember, Safety Begins With You! Always ski and snowboard within your ability and be aware of the people around you. To find out more about staying safe on the mountain, click on any of the topics below:
The Snowbasin Ski Patrol staff consists of full-time and volunteer members dedicated to providing quality customer service and emergency first aid to our guests. We have Ski Patrol stations at John Paul Lodge, Needles Lodge, the top of the Strawberry Express Gondola, and Porcupine Chairlift as well as a location near the Grizzly Center in the base area.
Contact Ski Patrol: Call the main dispatch number 801-620-1017 or ask any Snowbasin employee to contact Ski Patrol for you.
Skiing can be enjoyed in many ways. At ski areas you might see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross country or other specialized equipment such as that used by the disabled. Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the code listed below and share with other skiers the responsibility for a great skiing experience.
Know the code! It's your responsibility.
We urge skiers and riders to wear a helmet – but to ski or ride as if they are not wearing a helmet. NSAA advocates skiing and snowboarding in a controlled and responsible manner as the primary safety consideration for all skiers and boarders. A skier's behavior has as much or more to do with the safety of the sport as does any piece of equipment. In 2002, Lids on Kids debuted as a resource for consumers to learn about helmet use in skiing and snowboarding. This site contains FAQs about helmet use, fit and sizing information, general slope safety information, related articles and games, and testimonials about helmet use from well-known athletes, including US Ski Team members. The site has received nearly 2 million hits since it was created. The tagline, "A Helmet-It's a Smart Idea," is printed on posters and promotional cards at resorts nationwide. For more information, visit the Lids On Kids web page: www.lidsonkids.org.
Using a chairlift or gondola while skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, or even just sightseeing, is an exceptionally safe and secure mode of transportation. Nonetheless incidents and accidents can happen – especially when people are unaware of loading, riding and unloading procedures. Educate your children about loading, riding and unloading lifts. Be sure to emphasize courteous behavior and utilize these Tips for Responsible Lift Use to get your points across. Slope safety and personal responsibility should be discussed prior to hitting the slopes or using a lift.
Keep in mind, when your child loads a lift chair without you, they may not always be riding with another adult. Remember, it's your responsibility to know how to use and ride the lift safely as well as your child's. Having the knowledge and dexterity to use the lift properly will ensure fun for everyone.
For more information, please visit kidsonlifts.org.
In our commitment to safety, Snowbasin is pleased to present our Avalanche Rescue Training Center. Built in cooperation with Wasatch Backcountry Rescue and the "Are You Beeping" and "Stay On Top Of It" public awareness campaigns, the center offers backcountry enthusiasts an opportunity to sharpen their rescue skills in the safety of a controlled environment. Located at the top of Littlecat lift, the Avalanche Rescue Training Center allows users to practice finding one to four buried "targets" in the snow using their avalanche transceivers (provided by user) and probes (provided by Snowbasin). A flashing light and siren indicate when a target has been found, and the rescue time is displayed. The training facility is free to the public and is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information on Avalanche Awareness, please visit utahavalanchecenter.org
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Please visit www.TerrainParkSafety.org for a comprehensive look at the Smart Style program.
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As Partners in Recreation with the US Forest Service, Snowbasin Resort's Uphill Travel Policy allows access for uphill travelers. Across the country, increasing uphill traffic within ski area boundaries has driven the implementation of uphill policies. While uphill travel within ski area boundaries may seem innocuous, it poses significant safety risks and concerns for uphill and downhill recreationalists, ski area operations and ski area staff. For this reason, uphill travel is not permitted in any fashion at many ski areas. Snowbasin's policy reflects our commitment to seek a balance between mitigating safety concerns of uphill travel as a recreational use within the downhill ski area/Special Use Permit area with the reasonable needs of operating a sustainable and successful alpine ski area, for which we have been granted a Special Use Permit from the US Forest Service. Snowbasin continues to work closely with the Ogden Ranger District, Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest and local organizations, to build awareness and provide public education regarding uphill travel and recreational uses. Our Goal is to find a reasonable balance between and among user groups who share a common interest in recreating within the Snowbasin Special Permit area in a non-confrontational and sustainable manner while establishing safety rules for users designed to reduce the hazards and dangers related to such usage.
All uphill travel must follow these rules:
Uphill Travel Status is updated at 4:00am and 4:00pm each day to alert guests if the conditions are green or red.
Snowbasin Mountain Policy – During the Season & During Operating Hours Uphill travel by the way of foot, snowshoes, trax, or skis is not allowed between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm except on the designated Strawberry route.
Snowbasin Mountain Policy – Pre and Post Season Safety considerations, maintenance or operational requirements, grooming operations, snowmaking operations, special events, avalanche hazard reduction work, wildlife or resource considerations, or construction, may cause public risk management issues to exist. To protect the public from potential hazards that may exist, prior to the opening of the ski season and post season, the ski area is authorized, with Forest Service pre-approval, to close areas subject to those potential hazards and to post signs at typical uphill access points closing those areas.
Snowbasin Mountain Policy – During the Season & Outside Operating Hours Outside of operating hours, there may be circumstances in which the ski area may prohibit uphill traffic, or limit or restrict uphill traffic by designating specific times, days or routes that will be available for such use. These circumstances might include safety, maintenance or operational needs; grooming operations; snowmaking operations; special events; avalanche hazard reduction work; wildlife or resource considerations; or other reasons. The ski area is authorized, with Forest Service pre-approval, to perform any or all of these actions as deemed reasonable and necessary by the ski area. There is no ski patrol available outside of normal operating hours. You are responsible for your own safety and rescue. All participants within the permit boundary are considered skiers and are subject to Utah Skier Safety Act. Daily updates of current uphill route restrictions (RED DAY/GREEN DAY) will be posted within the snowbasin.com mountain report as well as listed on the (801) 620-1100 snow phone.
UPHILL TRAVEL PROTOCOL DURING OPERATING HOURS (SKI AREA OPEN) During Snowbasin operating hours (9:00 am - 4:30 pm) the only approved uphill travel route will start at the gate on the Strawberry summer road. The travel route is up the Strawberry summer road to Penny Lane and up Penny Lane to Willow Springs. Then head up Willow Springs to the top of Becker Lift. This is the end of the uphill route during operating hours. From the top of Becker you can ski down any direction. Be aware and stay out of closed areas. Anyone found riding the lifts without a valid ticket will be prosecuted for theft of services. When parking on the highway please be aware of the white fog line on the shoulder and park completely off the highway travel lane to avoid a ticket, collision or being towed by the Sherriff or Highway Patrol. Do not block the Strawberry summer road gate access. No dogs allowed on the mountain. RED DAY/GREEN DAY restrictions apply during operating hours.
UPHILL TRAVEL PROTOCOL BEFORE OR AFTER OPERATING HOURS GREEN DAY = Uphill travel permitted. Only approved route is up Powder Puff to the bottom of School Hill and then up Snowshoe to Bear Hollow and up Sweet Revenge to the Needles Lodge. Use the same route downhill unless the mountain is open after 9:00 am. All uphill travel must cease by 9:00 am unless you are using the approved Strawberry access uphill route. DO NOT travel uphill on City Hill, Wildcat or Porky areas. Please do not go off the approved route. This is for everyone's safety. RED DAY = No uphill traffic permitted (usually avalanche reduction days). Yield the right of way and stay clear of ski area machinery, i.e. grooming machines, snowmobiles and snowmaking equipment. You are responsible for your own safety. When encountering winch operations, re-routing away from the winching operations area is required for your safety. Expect to always encounter ski area machinery and employees at anytime and anywhere on the mountain. Mountain users should wear reflective clothing, headlamps and blinking lights when possible. Adhere to Trail/Avalanche Closures. No person except a member of the ski patrol, employee of the Forest Service, Sheriff or ski area operator employee working in the course and scope of his employment shall enter or go upon any closed area. No dogs allowed on the mountain for their safety. If you pack it in, please pack it out. Help us keep the Forest clean for future users.
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Hardware sales continue to go down, but Microsoft is maintaining its streak of outselling the other consoles in the US
Hmm...awful numbers but its expected for hardware that been around for 8 years.
Well now that Microsoft is expected to announce the next Xbox in less than a week, I'd expect worse and worse numbers all around. Current hardware and software will steadily decline, but it's still impressive that the Xbox 360 came out on top of the NPD yet again.
April NPD's are a train wreck for console hardware.
Xbox #1 at 130k w/ a 42% share of market.
That means PS3, WiiU & Wii are sharing approx 180k units between the 3.


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A shocking one quarter of all shark and ray species are threatened with extinction, according to the results of a new study.
Threat analysis
The paper, published this week in the open-access journal eLife, analysed the threat and conservation status of an impressive 1,041 species of chondrichthyans, a fascinating group of fish species including sharks, rays, skates and chimaeras whose skeletons are made of cartilage rather than bone. The results were rather alarming, revealing that this group is among the most threatened in the animal kingdom.
The paper is the result of collaboration between more than 300 experts from 64 countries, and reports that, while no species has yet been driven to global extinction, at least 28 populations of skates, sawfishes and angel sharks are now locally or regionally extinct. In addition, several shark species have not been seen for several decades.
Threat hotspots
The study highlights two areas which are currently experiencing a higher than expected level of threat: the Red Sea and the Indo-Pacific Biodiversity Triangle. The latter is considered to be among the most biologically and culturally diverse regions on the planet, yet unfortunately it is also one of the least regulated.
The authors of the paper explain that, "The Indo-Pacific Biodiversity Triangle, particularly the Gulf of Thailand, and the islands of Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and Sulawesi, is a hotspot of greatest residual threat, especially for coastal sharks and rays with 76 threatened species."
It is feared that, should no national or international action be taken, these species could rapidly become extinct.
Major threats
The results of the study revealed that the main threat to chondrichthyans is overexploitation through targeted fisheries and incidental catches. Of particular concern for the future of sharks, wedgefishes and sawfishes is the process of 'finning', which is driven by the huge market demand for shark fin soup, a highly sought-after delicacy in China.
The authors of the new research paper state that, "Fins, in particular, have become one of the most valuable seafood commodities. It is estimated that the fins of between 26 and 73 million individuals, worth US$400-550 million, are traded each year."
Habitat loss is a further threat to chondrichthyans, with 22 species being threatened by the destruction of estuaries and river systems for the purposes of residential and commercial development, and 12 species being placed at risk due to the conversion of mangroves into shrimp farms. In addition, pollution and climate change have been identified as major threats to sharks, rays and their relatives.
Additional factors
As well as providing a vital insight into the type and extent of threats to chondrichthyans, the paper also revealed other interesting factors which come into play. It was found that large body size and occurrence in shallow habitat are the biggest factors determining a species' likelihood of being threatened. The results showed that with every 10-centimetre increase in a species' maximum body length came a 1.2-percent increase in the probability that the species would be threatened. Dwellers of deep water appear to fare better than their shallow-water relatives, with a 10.3-percent decrease in the probability of being threatened for every 50-metre increase in the minimum depth limit of the species.
Read more on this story at Mongabay.com – One quarter of sharks and rays threatened with extinction.
View photos and videos of chondrichthyans on ARKive.
Read more about shark conservation and conservation in the Indo-Pacific Region.
Kathryn Pintus, ARKive Content and Outreach Officer


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Join Coach Chris Hinshaw and learn how to identify, assess, and develop your resistance to fatigue. Participants should be prepared for a simplistic approach to advanced endurance training. The seminar is appropriate for coaches, trainers, and athletes looking to create a more robust and efficient aerobic system. Coach Chris will detail how he integrates various training methodologies into CrossFit programming in order to maximize overall athletic performance.


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Bio-terrorist wants to eliminate all life forms? Evil empire wants to blow up your planet? cult stuck in a tree?
Sounds like a job for the IDIOTs!
The Interstellar Detachment of International Operations Team is my small group of special ops space marines, the baddest and most egotistical gang that somehow still works for the government, in the galaxy.

The whole group.

The bastard that leads them.

And ending here, looking all badass.
Rest of the team on the Flickr
Pix = Linx
They'll take you to the flickr. Click
C+C is REQUIRED
Or else my cult will eat your soul.
Oh, and kudos to Greenkey15 for the name.