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Chance of rain starts Monday and goes through the weekend
Weather for the week before Christmas is going to be changing all the time.
Monday morning dawned clear and warmer than the past several days, but a weather disturbance is moving in that will bring a chance of rain Monday afternoon and evening to start a week that will be cooler and showery at times.
There is a 40 percent chance of rain Monday afternoon increasing to 50 percent Monday night.
The showers will taper off on Tuesday, but it will be cold and windy.
Northwest winds will be blowing at 10 to 15 miles per hour with higher gusts.
Tuesday's high is expected to hit just 51.
Weather will be clear through the rest of the week until another weather system brings periods of rain and mountain snow through the weekend.


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You know the introduction theme for The Simpsons? You know how each episode ends with the weird-looking family plopping down on the couch in a new and unique way? Well, Matt Groening, please look no further than the above direction for another new and unique plopping idea.
For now this awesome potential couch gag exists only as fan art. But imagine it on May 15th, plastered onto your television screen. You'd probably still be left to imagining it, because I suspect you'll all be too busy doing something else.
Bashiok [Twitter via DiabloFans via Reddit]

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German party ready for Merkel coalition talks
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's main center-left party said Friday it is prepared to hold preliminary talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives to explore the possibility of a "grand coalition" after both sides failed to gain an absolute majority in the general election.
Social Democratic Party Chairman Sigmar Gabriel said a majority of delegates at a party meeting backed the step late Friday, but they would have another say before any formal negotiations with Merkel's Union bloc begin. A final coalition agreement would have to be approved by majority of the party's 470,000 members, dampening any prospect of a quick deal.
"It's Mrs. Merkel's job to create a government," said Gabriel, insisting that his party wouldn't compete with its one-time allies, the Greens, for the Chancellor's affection.
Merkel's bloc, made up of the Christian Democratic Union and its Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union, won 41.5 percent of the vote in Sunday's national election. But her pro-business coalition partner failed to clear the 5 percent threshold, putting the conservatives five seats short of a parliamentary majority. The Social Democratic Party, meanwhile, received 25.7 percent, while the Greens got 8.4 percent.
The idea of a coalition with Merkel's Union bloc is controversial within both losing parties, with many of the rank-and-file fearing they will be unable to push forward their domestic agenda.
Gabriel said his party wasn't afraid of going into opposition, nor of the prospect of fresh elections.
Still, an ARD television poll of 1,000 people conducted Tuesday and Wednesday found 48 percent prefer a grand coalition with the Social Democrats, ahead of 18 percent support for a conservative-Green alliance. It gave a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 points.
Peer Steinbrueck, the man who had led the Social Democrats into the election, told delegates he planned to step back from front row posts in the party and in Parliament, though he is likely to stay on for any coalition talks.
"My career will come to an orderly end," the German news agency dpa quoted him as saying.
Geir Moulson and Robert H. Reid contributed to this report.


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Today in History
Today is Monday, March 25, the 84th day of 2013. There are 281 days left in the year. The Jewish holiday Passover begins at sunset.
Today's Highlight in History:
On March 25, 1965, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. led 25,000 marchers to the state capitol in Montgomery, Ala., to protest the denial of voting rights to blacks.
On this date:
In 1306, Robert the Bruce was crowned the King of Scots.
In 1634, English colonists sent by Lord Baltimore arrived in present-day Maryland.
In 1776, Gen. George Washington, commander of the Continental Army, was awarded the first Congressional Gold Medal by the Continental Congress.
In 1865, during the Civil War, Confederate forces attacked Fort Stedman in Virginia but were forced to withdraw because of counterattacking Union troops.
In 1894, Jacob S. Coxey began leading an "army" of unemployed from Massillon (MA'-sih-luhn), Ohio, to Washington D.C., to demand help from the federal government.
In 1911, 146 people, mostly young female immigrants, were killed when fire broke out at the Triangle Shirtwaist Co. in New York.
In 1947, a coal mine explosion in Centralia, Ill., claimed 111 lives.
In 1957, the Treaty of Rome established the European Economic Community.
In 1963, private pilot Ralph Flores and his 21-year-old passenger, Helen Klaben, were rescued after being stranded for seven weeks in brutally cold conditions in the Yukon after their plane crashed.
In 1975, King Faisal (FY'-suhl) of Saudi Arabia was shot to death by a nephew with a history of mental illness. (The nephew was beheaded in June 1975.)
In 1988, in New York City's so-called "Preppie Killer" case, Robert Chambers Jr. pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the death of 18-year-old Jennifer Levin. (Chambers received a sentence of 5 to 15 years in prison; he was released in 2003.)
In 1990, 87 people, most of them Honduran and Dominican immigrants, were killed when fire raced through an illegal social club in New York City.
Ten years ago: The Senate voted to slash President George W. Bush's proposed $726 billion tax-cutting package in half, handing the president a defeat on the foundation of his plan to awaken the nation's slumbering economy. Former Waterbury, Conn., mayor Philip Giordano was convicted by a federal jury of violating the civil rights of two preteen girls by sexually abusing them. (Giordano was later sentenced to 37 years in federal prison.)
Five years ago: The Defense Department said it had mistakenly shipped electrical fuses for an intercontinental ballistic missile to Taiwan. (Once the error was discovered, the military quickly recovered the four fuses.) Herb Peterson, the inventor of McDonald's Egg McMuffin, died in Santa Barbara, Calif., at age 89.
One year ago: President Barack Obama arrived in South Korea, where he visited the Demilitarized Zone separating the South from the communist North, telling American troops stationed nearby they were protectors of "freedom's frontier." Pope Benedict XVI, on his first trip to Latin America, urged Mexicans to wield their faith against drug violence, poverty and other ills, celebrating Mass before a sea of worshippers in Silao.
Today's Birthdays: Modeling agency founder Eileen Ford is 91. Movie reviewer Gene Shalit is 87. Former astronaut James Lovell is 85. Feminist activist and author Gloria Steinem is 79. Singer Anita Bryant is 73. Singer Aretha Franklin is 71. Actor Paul Michael Glaser is 70. Singer Elton John is 66. Actress Bonnie Bedelia is 65. Actress-comedian Mary Gross is 60. Actor James McDaniel is 55. Former Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., is 55.
Rock musician Steve Norman (Spandau Ballet) is 53. Actress Brenda Strong is 53. Actor Fred Goss is 52. Actor-writer-director John Stockwell is 52. Actress Marcia Cross is 51. Author Kate DiCamillo is 49. Actress Lisa Gay Hamilton is 49. Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is 48. Former MLB All-Star pitcher Tom Glavine is 47. Olympic bronze medal figure skater Debi Thomas, M.D., is 46. Singer Melanie Blatt (All Saints) is 38. Actor Lee Pace is 34. Actor Sean Faris is 31. Auto racer Danica Patrick is 31. Singer Katharine McPhee is 29. Singer Jason Castro ("American Idol") is 26. Actress-singer Aly (AKA Alyson) Michalka (mish-AL'-kah) is 24. Actor Kiowa Gordon is 23. Actress Seychelle Gabriel is 22.
Thought for Today: "In every person, even in such as appear most reckless, there is an inherent desire to attain balance." -- Jakob (YAH'-kawb) Wassermann, German author (1873-1934).


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Your health
Chasing butterflies
And 14 other cool things to do with your children this summer
Video: Chasing butterflies and other cool things you can do with your family in Winnipeg
Winnipeg Health Region
Wave, July / August 2012
The look of wonder on your child's face as a
butterfly gently alights on a flower before their
eyes, flashing its brilliantly coloured wings: this is
one of the moments you'll treasure forever.
But you'd better take that mental
snapshot quickly, because chances
are your child will soon be dashing
off, chasing other butterlfies
as they float above the flowers
and fountains within the Shirley
Richardson Butterfly Garden at
Assiniboine Park Zoo.
When you're a kid, that's what
summer is all about in Winnipeg:
encouraging your inner explorer,
learning about nature and history,
exercising your imagination, all the
while grinning from ear to ear.
Whether it's visting butterflies, playing dress-up or learning how
drive a race car, Winnipeg offers
families a wealth of activities during
the summer months.
Explore Outdoors
The Shirley Richardson Butterfly Garden is located next door to Toucan Ridge
inside the Assiniboine Park Zoo. This year, the 2,200 square-foot exhibit will
have an even wider range of butterfly species. While at the Zoo, take in the
Water's Extreme Journey, where young visitors pretend to be a drop of water
and embark on a voyage through rivers, lakes, wetlands, and even their homes,
eventually reaching the healthy ocean. For the lucky little raindrops who get to
the end of the maze, there is an exciting finale as they take a ride on a 24-foot
zipline and drop into the watershed . . . literally.
The Zoo welcomes back the Canadian Raptor Conservancy from Ontario for
another exciting season of thrilling aerial displays and acrobatics, featuring birds
such as the bald eagle, barn owl, peregrine falcon, red-tailed hawks and more.
There's also the new International Polar Bear Conservation Centre, where kids
can learn about polar bears and the arctic ecosystem.
Join in the Children's Sunday Nature Adventure Series at the Qualico Family
Centre for workshops for children ages 7 to 11. The Aug. 26 event is I Spy a
Butterfly. Pack a picnic when you go to the new Nature Playground, as your kids
will want to spend the whole day. There's a sand and water play area, slides,
a crow's nest, willow tree tunnels, basket swings, a giant robin's nest, rubber
mountains, net bridges and a Children's Garden inspired by the classic childhood
board game, Snakes and Ladders.
Head for the Lyric Lawn for Movies in the Park, when Assiniboine Park screens
your favourite family blockbusters. Bring your lawn chair and bug spray! Aug. 10
features The Incredibles and Pirates of the Carribbean, the Aug. 17 double bill is
Happy Feet 2 and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Aug. 24 features
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax along with Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Learn more
Dragonflies and dip-nets
Dip-netting brings up the oddest
creatures, some of which will make your
kids squeal with excitement. If you've ever
wondered what lurks below the boardwalk,
head to FortWhyte Alive in August on a
trip of discovery. Along with all the things
to do at FortWhyte, like seeing the indoor
aquarium and the prairie dog exhibit,
kids will love the treehouse and watching
the bison herd, and have fun fishing in
the lakes. FortWhyte also has a number
of programs in August, including some
for grandparents and grandchildren, and
others where you can learn traditional
archery and which wild plants are edible,
or become a Voyageur by paddling a
15-person canoe! FortWhyte is also home
to the Winnipeg Sailing Club, which hosts
lessons for children, adults and disabled
people in the summer.
Go swimming!
There are 10 outdoor swimming pools
in Winnipeg, with all sorts of fun features
to keep you cool on the hottest of summer
days, including slides, wading pools for
the wee ones, lap swimming for the adults,
and splash pads. Pack up a picnic and stay
cool all day!
Check out the revamped Kildonan Park
Pool which has the fastest two flume slides
in the city, along with a "beach entry" to
the 50-metre pool, making it accessible for
people of all ages and abilities. For those
kids who don't want to get their toes wet,
there's the big play structure to explore!
Where can you find three kids'
waterslides, a splash pad, bumper boats
and special events nearly every day in
August? At Fun Mountain, which also has
seven adult waterslides, hot tubs, heated
pools and lifeguards, along with mini golf.
This month, enjoy magic, pool parties,
clowns, pirate adventures and more.
The nearest beach to Winnipeg is a short
trip up Highway 59, to Birds Hill Provincial
Park. Bring a wagon to haul in your beach
blanket, picnic basket and towels along the
hiking trail to the beaches, where you'll
find plenty of shoreline to stake your claim
in the sand. Remember to bring a bucket
and spades, as your kids will want to build
Watch history come to life
The Forks National Historic Site presents the 6,000-year history of human presence
and activity at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers through the use of
interpretive exhibits, award-winning sculptures, walking trails, a native prairie garden
and a riverside amphitheatre for performances and events. Take in 6,000 years of
history in 60 minutes during a walking tour hosted by Parks Canada interpreters, or
play Cache Me If You Can when you use a GPS to track down hidden caches.
Nearby, head to the Forks Market proper and let the kids figure out the Oodena
Celebration Circle, run up and down the ramps to the Riverwalk, and climb the
stairs to the observation platform atop the market building itself. Your teens probably
already know the Plaza at The Forks is Canada's best and largest urban skate plaza
and bowl complex. The Skateable Sculpture Plaza is an urban landscape designed
and built for the regular use and enjoyment of skateboarders and BMX cyclists.
Float your boat
Even if you don't have a skipper's license, you can still take the kids out on the
water, when you ride the Splash Dash boats. Scenic and historically informative halfhour
tours of Winnipeg's downtown waterways leave The Forks' harbour every 15
minutes with boat captains providing commentary and historical insights on many
points of interest along the way. If you don't want to devote a lot of time for a tour,
a water taxi runs a regular schedule to eight docks along the Assiniboine and Red
Rivers. Take the river for your trip downtown and delight the kids!
Retreat indoors
When it's too hot or rainy to take the kids outside, it's nice to know there are kid-friendly
indoor places that allow them to burn off steam.
Curl up with a good book
Imagine a summer of fun and adventure at your local library! Discover thrilling books
and amazing things to do all summer long, when you take part in the Summer Reading
Club. There's also story time for kids aged three to five, programs for school-age kids
and teens, and the Winnipeg Goldeyes baseball team players dropping by for readings.
Join in Family Literacy Fun Day at your local branch. Families will travel between
multiple stations, taking part in exciting games and creative activities that promote the
playful use of reading, writing, and language skills. Each family will receive a "passport"
that will be stamped after each station is visited and the activity is completed.
McNally Robinson Booksellers' Kim Rannie offers stories, rhymes and fun for kids
ages three to five during Preschool Storytime, held on July 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and
31, starting at 10 a.m. in the atrium of the Grant Park bookstore.
Make a masterpiece
Feeling crafty? Take part in the Aug. 2 field trip hosted by the Robert A. Steen
Community Centre to Crock A Doodle, where you can paint a pottery piece, which
will then be glazed and kiln fired. There are 64 community centres, and a number of
schools which run a wide range of free drop-in activities for kids ages six to 18.
Kids can connect with the art at the Winnipeg Art Gallery on Family Sunday on Aug.
25, during an afternoon of music, storytelling, and art making. Enjoy an interactive
tour of the exhibition, followed by a painting session where kids can create their own
fantastical creature inspired by what they have seen in the show.
Museums and galleries
Museums in Winnipeg have plenty to fascinate people of all
ages, and it's the hands-on activities that attract kids and keep
their imaginations going.
Manitoba Children's Museum
Younger kids always have hands-on fun at the Children's
Museum, running around the 12 galleries, from the Lasagna
Lookout to the locomotive that forms the spine of the museum.
This summer, hatch one-of-a-kind creatures or mix and match
to make your own Impossible Animal at an interactive travelling
exhibition, on until Sept. 3 at the museum.
Manitoba Museum
Kids adore the Science Centre, located on the lower level of
the Manitoba Museum. Here, they can explore technology at
more than 100 hands-on stations, and have fun playing with the
Matrix room and the Flash room. Kids can build a race car and
put it through its paces on the test track, something that keeps
them engrossed for hours. The nearby Planetarium recreates
the magic of the night sky, or helps you take a journey in your
imagination to far-off planets and stars. The museum itself keeps
kids on the move from gallery to gallery, exploring the Parklands
(the poop drawer is a favourite), trying to spy all the animals in
the Boreal Forest, and pretending to be pirates while on board
the Nonsuch, the replica of a
17th-centuryship that sailed from
England to Hudson's Bay.
Lower Fort Garry
The creak of Red River carts, the pounding of metal on
metal and the smell of freshly baked bannock greet everyone at
North America's only restored stone fort from the fur trade era.
Wednesdays in August are Children's Day at Lower Fort Garry,
where the kids can sign on as a worker for the Hudson's Bay
Company and take part in hands-on activities. Watch a puppet
show that brings the past to life, when the main character in the
story gets sent back to 1851.
Western Canada Aviation Museum
Where else can you fly a plane, spot a flying saucer, take a
trip to outer space and still be back in time for lunch? Skyways!
The Western Canada Aviation Museum Children's Gallery
features interactive scanners, demonstrations, cockpits, wind
tunnels, instrumentation and more hands-on fun.
Mark your calendar
Folklorama - Aug. 5 to 18
This two-week long multicultural festival isn't just for adults.
There are plenty of kids' components at the more than 40
pavilions. For example, the Ireland-Irish pavilion has face
painting, Irish arts and crafts, bodhrán (ancient Irish drum)
decorating and even leprechauns. Or at the Russian pavilion,
you will walk into a Russian fairytale, an enchanted land where
kind animals and warriors roam, friendly creatures dance and
sing, and playful clowns make everybody laugh. The Cuban
pavilion has a children's show with jugglers, magicians and a
clown on Sunday. The Scottish pavilion has a children's corner
featuring dance lessons and a scavenger hunt.
Festival of the Arts - Aug. 14 to 17
The Children's Museum will host its Festival of the Arts,
featuring workshops, performances and experiences where kids
will be immersed in arts and culture. The festival introduces
visual, dramatic, musical and dance art forms, including print
making, storytelling, African drumming and a dance workshop.
StreetFest 2012 - Aug. 18
Presented by the Manitoba Metis Federation on MacGregor
between Mountain and St. John's, this day includes kids'
entertainment along with live entertainment including fiddling
and dancing.
Susie Strachan is a communications advisor with the
Winnipeg Health Region.
About Wave
Wave is published six times a year by the Winnipeg Health Region in cooperation with the Winnipeg Free Press. It is available at newsstands, hospitals and clinics throughout Winnipeg, as well as McNally Robinson Books.
Read the July / August 2012 issue of Wave
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I haven't shared one of my older family pictures in a long time.
This is my second great grandfather, Francis Marion Martin and his third wife, Nancy J. Eason Martin. They lived in Portland, Oregon in their later years and he died there in 1925.
What a life he led!
Born in Ohio in 1844 he was first married to Catharine Jennie Curry in 1865. They had three children two of which were born in Wisconsin. She died in 1884 in Tennessee. What they were doing there for an obviously short time hasn't been learned.
In 1886 he married Lugenia Dean Reid in Dodge City, Kansas. I don't know what happened to her. Fourteen years later his son, William Albert "Bert" Martin met and married my great grandmother in Kansas so he at least stayed there for awhile. The story goes he was working for her father.
Frank was all over the place. I have pictures of him in Illinois and probably Wisconsin. He seemed to settle down after he married Nancy and they stayed in Portland near his daughter, Lillian. He owned some land in Colorado which my grandmother and Lillian's son received money from up until she died.
When we think of this time period we think about how hard things must have been. He was still able to travel and live in many different states and have little outings like the picnic in the photo above.
Sometimes I wish I could read more from these photos. What was Frank really like? What was his favorite food? Why did he move around so much?
Do you ever really think about the daily life of your ancestors?
Memoir Prompts:
What is your favorite color? Does it change?
Write about one of your great, great grandparents.
Have you ever used an Ouija board?
Make a list of all the pets you've had in your life.
Who, if anybody, taught you to sew on buttons or make other minor repairs?
Have you ever seen penguins? Where?
Did you pass notes in school? Were you ever caught?


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1991 Ford F-150 Build - Project Fiery RedheadPosted in Project Vehicles on June 1, 2008
Yep, our project F-150 is done. The fat lady is singing at the top of her lungs. The first installment of the ol' Redhead published in the Jan. '04 issue of Four Wheeler, but new parts actually started going on the truck as early as the Nov. '03 issue. You can see we haven't been in any hurry.
We purchased the truck from Shults Auto Sales in Crystal Lake, Illinois. This is where we met Bryan Cooper. He's a fellow wheeler with an office decorated in all things four-wheel drive. He was more than a little surprised when some dude from Four Wheeler showed up with a creeper and a flashlight, and dove under the bone-stock truck to begin inspecting the important stuff. Age notwithstanding, the truck looked to be in good shape, so we did the deal and drove it home. We figured that since the F-150 was a mega-mass-produced vehicle, it would be an easy build. Um, we were sort of right.
Here's the thing that hosed us: Rust. It added complexity to the build in more ways than we imagined. After more than a decade in the Rust Belt, our F-150 was suffering from this standard Snow Belt ailment. There were days when a simple install didn't turn out to be so simple thanks to corrosion. There were days when Matt Dinelli at the Redhead's Official Buildup Shop, Attitude Performance, had to give us a ride to a rental car office so we could rent a car to get home. There were times when we were all convinced that the Redhead was going to permanently occupy one of Attitude's hoists. We began giving the truck nicknames. "Satan" was the most popular.
In the end, due to sheer persistence, we overcame the effects of road salt and age, and we created a rig that serves us well. One thing we did assume correctly was that the aftermarket has the F-150 covered. If you need it, it's out there. We were impressed at the sheer volume of items available to restore and improve these vehicles. Thanks to the aftermarket, it really is possible to make an older truck like this better than new. Many of the parts and companies we used on this project are available for a wide range of vehicles, so this info probably applies to you.
Our goal was to build a multifaceted rig that could do it all. It had to be capable off-highway. It had to be reliable. It had to look good. We screwed up a couple of things along the way, and there are a couple of things we wouldn't do again. Overall, though, we're happy with how it turned out.
Surprisingly, we never had to touch the internals of the 5.0L V-8. Once we solved some issues with rusty Ford vacuum reservoirs and screwed in some Bosch spark plugs, it ran really well. Thanks to the help of the Bassani headers, dual exhaust, and the K&N FIPK intake, it actually makes adequate power for what we do. Oil changes are easy and rare, thanks to the Performance Products dual oil-filter kit. The Mean Green 200-amp alternator and high-torque starter have worked flawlessly, as has the Wrangler Northwest Power Products Battery Management System and dual battery setup with Optima Yellow Top batteries. We've never once had to worry about overtaxing our electrical system with this setup. We'd definitely install this system again. Power is routed through a Valley Transmission-rebuilt E4OD that has been fitted with a JET Performance pan. The power is then split to the Suburban Driveline-built driveshafts via a Borg-Warner 13-56 transfer case which was rebuilt by Top Gun Racing Automatics using Motive Gear rebuild parts.
Drilling out the factory rivets in the front TTB suspension was no fun, but it was all worth it to get the Rancho 4-inch suspension kit installed. Rust forced us to order two new radius-arm frame mounts from Ford. We've had no issues with this kit, and we dig the adjustability of the Rancho RS 9000X shocks. The team at Custom Differentials rebuilt the front end for us with Motive Gear 4.10:1 gears, Warn Premium hubs, and new ball joints and U-joints from Randy's Ring & Pinion. No problems there, either. They also installed a Detroit Truetrac limited-slip differential, which has far exceeded our expectations. It's a fantastic limited-slip.
The stock 8.8-inch rear axle was rusty worn-out junk, so we swapped in this Dynatrac Dana 60 with disc brakes and Motive Gear 4.10:1 ring-and-pinion. After several years of service (and abuse), it has performed flawlessly. Some may think that it's overkill on a 1/2-ton rig with a small V-8 and 33-inch tires, but every time we tow, haul, and wheel we have the peace of mind that Your Highness brings. We also fitted the axle with a Detroit Electrac electric locking differential (now discontinued and replaced by the E-Locker). We actually like this diff a lot. It's a limited-slip diff that can be locked. We've found that the limited-slip works so well, we rarely need to lock it. One issue we did have is our own fault. We mistakenly wired the locker to a hot connection on the fuse block instead of a keyed connection. The locker solenoid draws power continuously, so we had a dead main battery when the rig sat for over a week (another reason we're sold on the dual battery setup-it gave us a back-up battery). The dead battery left us stymied for a while until we traced the problem and made the easy correction. Finally, in this image you can see one of the MTS Company polyethylene fuel tanks. These tanks are inexpensive and will never rust. We highly recommend them.
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Hayate No Gotoku! Can't Take My Eyes Off You Discussions
leokiko123 wrote:
Animation is good, story is decent but the character designs are AWFUL. Wtf.
I agree..and the sound effects seem to be louder than they should. They're a lot different from the previous seasons. I hardly laughed so far...
I loved Hayate no Gotoku for years! So far, it's extremely disappointing. Watching Ruka softened the blow though
After watching the first 2 seasons and then this.....I was disappointed. It just felt too different. If this series is suppose to be original, why bring up the other series and movie at all? Not only that, what is up with the female Hayate? Overall it isn't horrible, but compared to what I have watched in the past, not that good.
Enjoyed this weeks episode.
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Especially the "thieving hamsters" guitar playing
It seems they really want this series to end so they just didn't give a shit about the story. It feels so disjointed and it's been so long since the previous series that doing new material seems stupid to me.
My Jumbo Jet Flies Cheerfully.
It's seems like it's set up to fall in After Nagi gets her fortune back, so some time after were we currently are in the Manga, it's kind of an interesting spot to place things especially when you consider that the Author is the one behind this story..
poor Tama and Klause though. 1 scene each just to show they still exist.
avoiding doing any work today
I haven't kept up with the manga so I feel like i don't know half of these characters. It still feels a little too early to see where this is going.Overall it doesn't seem that bad, but it's showing a pretty weak start.
Vice searching for Virtue
Loved the first two seasons! It's a nice light-hearted comedy to contrast all the intense stuff I've been watching/rewatching (Guilty Crown, Code Geass, SAO, etc)...
The things we can't obtain are the most beautiful ones. -Gilgamesh (F/SN)
Based on that preview, I'm hoping Hinagiku will show up next time.
Animanga hunter extraordinaire
Hina is staying in the apartment where Ruri is staying, so she should show up sooner or later
The last issue of the Manga placed the date around July 31st, in a time after Nagi lost her fortune. It seems that in the preceeding two months she somehow regained this fortune. I don't see it as based in an alternate universe, but rather telling a story of what will happen in the story. I wont be surprised at all, when in two or so years when the manga has caught up to September, We see Ruri in it.
It's good so far
I knew who voiced Ruri the moment I heard the whiny voice, both voiced by Yuka Iguchi
And this gem from Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko as the alien wearing the space suit
Hina can save this show! SHE HAS THE POWER!!!!!!!
Otherwise I agree, This new seasons character design seems like they took the old designs and ... gave them fros. all of there hairs seem way more poofy, it's out of place almost.
Otherwise the jokes are just like the previous seasons, they just took a lot of focus away from hayate x nagi, though it's still there.
It's not unwise to say I'm lesser then you but it's beyond understanding to c...
Admittedly, I didn't see the second season, or kept up with the manga at all, so I can't really say if it is as good, but I thought the show is pretty good so far. Good, not great, but I've never really seen Hayate as much more than an amusing diversion, anyway, and I still like the little one-off jokes.
The character designs don't bother me too much, though I will agree they aren't as good as in the past. The animation quality is definitely better than most modern shows, though. And I'm really curious as to how the series is going to lead to the part with Nagi at the start of ep. 1. Still, it does feel like, if the show is really going to be more story-focused than the earlier Hayate anime, it probably should start moving forward quick. I'm not sure if the tease of Nagi in Vegas could keep me interested more than 5 or 6 episodes.
I have almost no free time, and yet I'm here...priorities
NoBreyner wrote:
I knew who voiced Ruri the moment I heard the whiny voice, both voiced by Yuka Iguchi
And this gem from Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko as the alien wearing the space suit
Don't forget Index
Yeah, she's got a distinctive voice. I thought it was her but couldn't find confirmation anywhere.
Where's Athena? Where's the golden goddess who unwittingly set everything into motion? If they don't show her, why did they even bother making this?
I have this problem where I'd rather read the story in my head than write it.


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May 2, 2007 EERE Network News
Judging by recent permitting activity,
there is a great deal of interest in developing wave
and tidal energy projects in northern coastal areas
of the United States. ORPC Alaska, a subsidiary of
Ocean Renewable Power Corporation, LLC (ORPC), announced
in late April that it received preliminary permits
from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
to pursue tidal energy projects in Alaska's Cook Inlet
and Resurrection Bay. The company has a ways to go,
though, as it plans to build a prototype tidal energy
turbine device next year and build a full-scale prototype
in 2009 before developing the Alaska sites. Finavera
Renewables Inc. has a greater chance of developing
its proposed site near Coos County, Oregon, since
it already has a working prototype of its AquaBuoy
wave energy converter. Finavera's subsidiary, AquaEnergy
Group Ltd., was awarded a preliminary permit on Monday
for its proposed 100-megawatt wave energy plant. Oceanlinx
Limited, formerly known as Energetech, is also interested
in the Oregon coast, and has applied for a preliminary
permit for a site near Florence. Oceanlinx plans to
build a 15-megawatt wave energy plant at the site.
A perusal of the FERC tidal energy
page confirms that a number of other preliminary permits
have been issued in recent weeks. In March, Alaska
Tidal Energy Company earned a preliminary permit to
investigate tidal stream projects in Alaska, as did
Natural Current Energy Services, LLC, which is also
investigating a site in Washington State. Douglas
County, Oregon, earned a preliminary permit in early
April to investigate installing a small wave power
plant on its coast, while Oregon Tidal Energy Company
hopes to install a tidal stream project in the mouth
of the Columbia River, which forms the border between
Oregon and Washington. In the Northeast, both UEK
Corporation and New Hampshire Energy Company are examining
sites for in-stream turbines along the Piscataqua
River, a tidal estuary that borders New Hampshire
and Maine, while Natural Current is considering an
in-stream project in New York's East River. Bucking
the in-stream trend is Tidewalker Associates, which
aims to build an impoundment across a cove in Maine's
Cobscook Bay to power a 13.5-megawatt tidal energy
International ocean energy activities
are also proceeding apace. Finavera is planning to
build a 20-megawatt wave energy plant off the coast
of South Africa and Wave Dragon Ltd. has submitted
the environmental impact assessment for installing
a 7-megawatt wave energy plant off the coast of Wales.
In addition, the South West of England Regional Development
Agency (SWERDA) has provided $43 million (21.5 million
pounds) to complete funding for an effort to build
a Wave Hub off the coast of Cornwall in southwest
England. The project involves routing a high-voltage
cable from the electrical grid to a point 10 miles
out to sea, allowing companies to easily install wave
energy systems and provide their power to the grid.
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Life the eternal struggle
Somewhat_Insane_Monkey wrote:
eeeh...You have a point, life could be worse but not all are as easily swayed as me. Some people just can't handle the day to day hardships like everyone else.
edit: He he you know what I just realized, you helped someone unintentionally by being a dick. Ur awesome bro!
how am I a dick bwahaha
When you really want something, the whole universe conspires to make it happen.
When Things got hard, you started looking for something to blame. Like a Big Shadow.
Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it...
You've gotta hit as hard as life. It ain't about how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much can you take and keep moving forward? That's how winning is done.
If you know what you're worth, Go out and Get What Your Worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits. And not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you wanna be because of him or her or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain't you! You're better than that!
this sounds like a moping section for potential suicidals. (no offense.)
but i agree, life kinda sucks. it sucks until i get on my computer anyway.
I'm hardly active.
I stopped thinking about what I want to do so much, and mainly focus on making the lives of those I care for happier. So long as I can bring a smile to at least one person each day then that brings me to content with life.
Not a day goes by where I want to cast everything aside and just fly on a plane to some distant land where I will proceed to meditate and clear my mind.
Life's been pretty good to me so far. Of course, it's not without its ups and downs, but I have a lot to look forward to. Just gotta keep myself productive and moving forward.
I'm not exactly in the best place at the moment either. All my friends are going off to great colleges like Yale and Cal while I'm just sitting and hoping that I get accepted into ONE decent college. It kinda brings down your self confidence ^^;
But yeah, life's tough, but I always try to remind myself how freaking privileged we are to have all this freedom and try to make all the little things count.
Living in Tokyo and can 10/10 confirm this is anime af
So many borderline emos in here.
^lol.. xD
Well it's probably true, regarding me it's kinda my fault that my life came to be like this, I wasted the years that could be the best of my life and I've always been unsociable since mid school. I tried to understand why I've always been like that, maybe it's my family's fault or it could be that I had really bad teachers at school, something like that probably but it won't change anything thinking about it now. The only thing I need is a time's machine to go back and then punch myself in the face until something changes in the head.
Wow, I'm surprised that there are so many people I can relate to that feel the same way. I have also had a really tough time connecting to anyone and making friends. I work two jobs, stress over bills and trying to figure out what I'm going to be when I grow up.... Being terminally optimistic and having specific views on life help me deal with it all. Patience is a virtue and I've truly gotten wonderful experiences and met a few awesome people by hangin in there.
And yes there are people with insanely difficult lives, people that have lived with hardships I'll never know. This knowledge is probably what keeps most people from talking about their own sadness and displeasure with life. I think it's a little rude to make people feel bad for feeling bad....
I am Zexy Destroyer, sworn enemy of all things good and decent ^_^
Misery is a valuable asset. Luckily, I've been through enough shit that farts don't smell so bad anymore. In fact, I now get a few laughs when life breaks wind in my face.
haha that's a very creative way to put it.
I am Zexy Destroyer, sworn enemy of all things good and decent ^_^
Sasagawa_X wrote:
This may be a bit of an odd place to put this but ...
Do any of you feel fed up with life in general ?. I mean I am so fed up of studying or working.
I am currently on my third masters degree I have had to date around 5 different jobs and well Im just about at my witts end,
I am constantly stressed, no girlfriend or friends for that matter, and I dont seem to be able to relate with those around me. Dont get me wrong i try ! I am a member of sever groups and athletic association but i simply dont fit in.
Anyways, I guess i just needed to vent. I wish I could be happy and I really wish it was as simple as being content but to be honest with myself I am not. I spend all my days worrying about pointless crap like exams and the next assignement deadline or work and all i want to do is BREATHE !!
does anyone else feel like this or am I just odd?
You should move to Norway.
Something important have been forgotten
Every day I honestly do feel like just giving everything up and running away, but it's the struggle that makes us who we are. If we just run away when the going gets hard, we can't achieve the reward at the end of the journey.
Journeying into the edge of infinity. Where do the mysteries begin?
when I feel depressed I do push ups and get over it.
not really.


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Typical of some of the Av companies.. Sysmantec have just discovered Version K of the Lovgate Worm.. As it is a threat as a network aware worm, and not the only one, it is important for those not familure to follow the advice given..
Most Importantly.. Only share the folders that are needed .. and No Extra's.. And If it dosen't impead your software, place passwords for any kind of Write access to the folders that are shared:
Here is the guff from Symantec
Wild: Low
Damage: Medium
Distribution: High
W32.HLLW.Lovgate.K@mm is a variant of W32.HLLW.Lovgate.I@mm. It has been repacked to make it difficult for existing antivirus software to detect.
W32.HLLW.Lovgate.K@mm is also a mass-mailing worm that attempts to email itself to all the email addresses it finds in the files whose extensions start with "ht." The subject and attachment of the incoming email are chosen from a predetermined list.
W32.HLLW.Lovgate.K@mm attempts to copy itself to all the computers on a local network, and then infect those computers. The worm also has Backdoor Trojan capabilities. By default, the Trojan component listens on port 10168.
If the infected computer runs Windows NT, 2000, or XP, the worm will attempt to disguise itself as the normal Windows process, "LSASS.EXE."
This threat is written in the C++ programming language and is compressed several times with ASPack.
Also Known As: I-Worm.LovGate.i [KAV], W32/Lovgate.l@M [McAfee]
Variants: W32.HLLW.Lovgate.I@mm, W32.HLLW.Lovgate.J@mm
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 142,336 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Systems Not Affected: Windows 3.x, Microsoft IIS, Macintosh, OS/2, UNIX, Linux


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Trance land shakes with excitement, as the A State of Trance 600 world tour draws closer and closer. The anticipation is rising, vibrant and thrilling. Those that will witness the Guatemala show might need to wait until March 27th for the ASOT600 to touch down, but that doesn't mean we can't start the countdown! Especially now that Armin has announced the incredible line-up…
At the Super 24 outdoor venue, the ASOT 600 army won't only celebrate the 600th episode with thousands of passionate music lovers, but also with a smashing line-up of must-see DJ's! Next to Armin himself, ASOT 600 Guatemala brings you the sounds of Andy Moor, Dash Berlin, Eco and Jochen Miller! And that's not all…more DJ's will be announced during ASOT600 in Madrid. But be sure, you'll witness an outstanding league of DJ's to turn this into an unforgettable celebration!
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The blurry vision began early last year. Roy Lawrence ignored it as long as he could. But after falling off a ladder at his construction job, he knew he had to see a doctor.
He went to a community health clinic in South Los Angeles, where doctors determined he had diabetes and cataracts. The clinic could manage his illness but referred him early this year to the county health system for eye surgery.
Nearly a year later, Lawrence, a Jamaican immigrant without insurance, still is waiting for the operation. His vision has deteriorated so much that he is considered legally blind.
"I want to see again," he said. "I've been waiting a long time."
Lawrence, 49, and patients like him are posing a critical challenge for the planned overhaul of the nation's healthcare system. Federal officials are investing billions in community health centers like the To Help Everyone (T.H.E.) Clinic, where Lawrence's problem was diagnosed, with the hope that they can keep more patients out of high-cost emergency rooms.


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Friday, October 07, 2011
Rural America: An Update On Unemployment And PovertyTweet
How is everything in your household? Everyone working that wants a job? Plenty of food on the table, and clothes for the kids? You are not alone. Economists and statisticians put lots of colors on employment and poverty charts to describe rural America, but those gaudy colors do not paint a pretty picture.
The Cornbelt is made of many large farmers who have all the work they can do to manage their operation. Farming is complex and takes a lot more than an 8 hour day to remain profitable. But the Cornbelt is also made up of many smaller farmers who not only work as much as possible on their operation, but also go to another job to put food on the table and care for their family. The latter group in this agriculture dichotomy is described in a recent USDA report about unemployment and poverty. And with many farm families working second and third jobs for either income or health insurance benefits, they are not always successful.
USDA's Economics Research Service says unemployment in rural areas is not the same everywhere. Data is developed from non-metropolitan counties, which were counties without a 50,000 population urban center, lower population density, and slow population growth. Those were about two counties out of every three in the US. In those counties unemployment actually fell slowly in 2010, and then leveled off early in the spring of 2011. But USDA is quick to say the trend reflects a decline in the adult population working or looking for work. "By second-quarter 2011, the share of unemployed people who had been looking for work for more than 1 year was the highest recorded. The recession took its heaviest toll in male-dominated industries, such as construction, widening the unemployment rate gap between men and women."
While the unemployment rate leveled off in rural areas, the economists say the reason was not greater job opportunities, but a greater number of adults who were unable to find a job, and quit looking for a job. Subsequently, the percentage of American adults who were employed stands at 55.4% in rural areas, less than the 59% in metropolitan areas, and down from the more than 61% average from 1991-2001. In total, 40% of US counties experienced loss of job numbers over the past year.
Another trend is demonstrated by the greater difficulty for men to find employment in rural areas than women. The USDA economists report male unemployment in rural areas grew by a higher rate than women because of cutbacks in construction and manufacturing, compared to healthcare and education that grew and hired more women.
The lack of jobs directly impacted the financial stability of many of those rural households, and ERS says, "The recession's impact was reflected in the U.S. poverty rate, which increased to 14.3 percent in 2009, the highest rate since 1994. Between 2008 and 2009, the poverty rate in nonmetro areas grew by 1.5 percentage points, from 15.1 to 16.6 percent." The poverty rate for children in rural counties increased by 2% to 23.5%, compared to the 20% in metropolitan areas.
One bright spot was the trend that indicates more residents of rural areas are getting a high school education, which points to greater opportunities for employment and overall well-being. There are still more in rural areas without a diploma, but the gap is closing.
Population growth is also slower in rural areas, despite an outward migration from urban centers. While metropolitan counties saw a nearly 11% population growth in the past decade, rural counties only grew by 4.5%.
What is the situation in your county?
In rural counties unemployment remains more serious than in urban areas, and male jobs such as construction and manufacturing, which are second jobs for many farmers, are not expanding. In fact, health care and education jobs, which attract many farm wives, are increasing in number. While rural areas are seeing softer job growth than urban areas, the poverty rate is increasing as well in rural areas, and now one child in four in a rural county lives with a family below the poverty rate.
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POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – At the New England Intercollegiate Fencing Conference Championship on Saturday, junior Robin Shin (Brookline, Mass.) won the second sabre title of her career while freshman Sarah Alkilany (Brooklyn, N.Y.) placed third in the epee competition. MIT finished fourth out of 14 teams in the overall rankings while a record of 32-6 put the sabre squad atop the standings for the fourth year in a row.
Shin began her pursuit of the Gold medal by winning 12 of her 13 bouts in the A pool, followed by 5-0 marks in the semifinal and final rounds. Aliklany's path to the Bronze medal started with a 9-4 performance in the epee A pool. She then dismissed all five of her opponents in the semifinals before ending her run in the finals with a 2-3 ledger.
Senior Molly Kozminsky (Port Matilda, Pa.) and junior Elisabeth Morant (Chicago, Ill.) joined Shin in MIT's tie for first place in the sabre competition. Kozminsky ranked fourth overall as she had a total of 11-2 in the B pool, went 3-2 in the semifinals, and then had a 2-3 outing in the finals. Morant rounded out the squad with a mark of 9-3 in the C pool.
Alkilany collaborated with seniors Kirsten Hessler (Roswell, Ga.) and Rachel Williams (Merritt Island, Fla.) to finish fifth in the epee competition with a tally of 26-12. In the B pool, Hessler registered a 9-4 performance while Williams came in at 8-4 in the C pool.
Senior Julia Hopkins (New York, N.Y.) finished a career-best 10th in the foil standings, courtesy of an 8-5 outing in the A pool and a win in the semifinals. Fellow classmate Ana Escalante (Los Angeles, Calif.) notched a total of 9-4 in the B pool as junior Julia Kimmerly's (Middlesex, Vt.) 10-3 ledger in the C pool propelled MIT to fifth place in the rankings.
Next up for MIT will be the NCAA Regional Championship to be held on Saturday, March 10 at Boston College. Alkilany, Escalante, Hessler, Hopkins, Kimmerly, Kozminsky, senior Breanna Peterman (Selden, N.Y.), freshman Rebecca Shi (Plainsboro, N.J.), Shin, and Williams will represent the Engineers at the qualifier for the NCAA Championship.


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DailyDirt: How Does Teaching Math Really Add Up?
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- Teach for America has had its share of critics and supporters, debating the effectiveness of TFA teachers compared to traditional teachers, but it looks like students of TFA teachers score better on year-end math exams. This doesn't mean that TFA teachers are better trained at math education, though. The study that found this correlation also notes that TFA teachers themselves performed significantly better on a test of math knowledge than traditional teachers. [url]
- Wannabe scientists may be encouraged to know that Harvard professor emeritus E. O. Wilson believes that many of the most successful scientists today are semiliterate in math. But if you're bad at math, you better be good at collaborating with people who *are* good at math. (This applies to non-scientists, too.) Also, this might not apply to the most successful scientists in the future. [url]
- Emphasizing hard work as the key to learning and mastering mathematic concepts may produce better results, rather than letting students believe they are not "math people" by nature. Ultimately, doing well on math tests is not the goal, and we may want to encourage the next generation of kids to believe that their math skills can be improved through persistence. [url]


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"The Dragon Angel," the story of an American boy who saves a traditional Beijing home from destruction by his architect father and a Hong Kong developer working together to put up a skyscraper, was voted the most promising co-production in development by producers gathered at the 15th Shanghai International Film Festival this week.
The film is from Chinese director Ning Ying and French producer Igor Darbo, with a script by Dana Ziyasheva and animated effects from China's Pixomondo. Ning and Darbo hope that by making their film's bad guys foreigners and telling its story through the eyes of a 12-year-old growing up in a strange land, they can raise an issue on screen that would likely be blocked by state censors if the villains were Chinese.
Ning insists "The Dragon Angel" will be a family film, not one about the demolition that so often rubs out whole Chinese neighborhoods, uprooting generations of families, traditions and memories to make way for modern glass and steel. In China, where the one-party state controls all land deeds, land sales regularly spark protests that sometimes turn violent and seldom get full and fair media coverage.
"The story is about a child discovering the magic feeling of old Beijing and having adventures with the neighborhood kids in the world they re-create around them," she said.
Seeing "Harry Potter" films made Ning think about drawing on Chinese folklore to create a movie that would draw a big audience and teach them something about the city whose modern history stretches back to 1421.
"Beijing was the most advanced city in the world until London sprung up. It's very valuable to study this culture and try to create a magical world with its elements using the movie language of today," Ning said.
Plumbing the depths of the Chinese capital is nothing new for the director whose "Beijing Trilogy" chronicled the massive changes in her hometown from 1993 to 2001. To make sure she could revisit old themes without raising government eyebrows, Ning discussed the premise of "The Dragon Angel" with contacts at the State Administration of Radio Film and Television, whose approval is needed to start shooting a film one expects to distribute legally in China.
"I got a very positive answer, so we began to write," she said. "Dana and Igor, though they speak good Chinese, still see China through European eyes. I will bring the perspective that can reflect the Chinese mentality."
For a time in the late 1980s, Ning lived in a traditional courtyard home down one of the city's fast-disappearing ancient alleys. By the end of the 1990s, as she finished "I Love Beijing," the last part of her trilogy, Ning's home and the neighborhood around it were razed to make way for Financial Street, an avenue of blocky office buildings housing state-run and multinational corporations.
"Nowadays, I can hardly say exactly where my home was," Ning said, recalling digging a garden in her courtyard and uncovering ancient stones from previous structures. "Sometimes I want to go back to my old place to shoot it, but it would be very difficult to know where to point my camera. It's completely unrecognizable."
Born in 1959, Ning was no stranger to change as a child. After the upheaval of the Cultural Revolution, she was a student in the first class to reenter the Beijing Film Academy in 1978.
She parted ways with her classmates the acclaimed directors Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige and Tian Zhuangzhuang when she won a scholarship in 1981 to study film in Italy, where she met Federico Fellini and worked with Michelangelo Antonioni before returning to China in 1987 as an assistant director to Bernardo Bertolucci on "The Last Emperor."
"The Dragon Angel" story was originally inspired by Darbo's chance encounter in Paris with a retired French military doctor whose ancestors helped a foreign military alliance loot and finally destroy the elaborate Summer Palace in Beijing twice in the second half of the 19th century.
"They came back with a dress that belonged to Cixi, the last empress, and at the end of his life this old man wanted to find a way to give the dress back, to close the circle," said Darbo, who first moved to Beijing in 2004 as breakneck development in the run up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics began to transform the city yet again.
Ning and Darbo met that year on set in Yunnan, in southern China, working on her $3-million film "Kung Fu Hero," soon to be released by the China Film Group.
"The Dragon Angel" will be shot in English for a proposed budget of $11.5 million, drawing, Darbo said, on U.S. private equity funds and Chinese co-production money he is seeking from a growing number of suitors. "The Dragon Angel" bested 23 other co-production projects at the festival to win a prize of 100,000 yuan ($15,714) development money.
[For the record, 7:47 p.m. June 21: The headline on an earlier version of this post said "The Dragon Angel" is an animated film. It is a live-action film with animated enhancements.]


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Born in Bridgewater, Mass, she was the daughter of Irish immigrants John McCormack and Bridget T./Theresa Kane. Mary never married but she adopted two children, George Armstrong and Margaret McCormack (the latter who she adopted with her brother, Fred McRae).
Mary was a retired stitcher. She also made candy and bread as well. She was formerly employed by the Diamond Shoe Co.
For most of her life, Mary resided at 20 Montauk Road, Brockton. She took in many people over the years, relatives as well as non-relatives.


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Detailing USD's not-so-subtle approach against Butler, Toreros freshman cornerback Jamal Agnew minced no words.
Said the Point Loma High product, "We wanted to hit them in the mouth early and take the life out of 'em."
Consider the Bulldogs battered and bloodied, in need of sutures. USD scored touchdowns on five of its first six possessions, frustrated an explosive offense and handed Butler a 42-14 rout Saturday afternoon before 1,533 at Torero Stadium.
"That was a statement our team was making," said USD quarterback Mason Mills. Part of the statement: good luck stopping the Toreros' passing game. Mills completed 26 of 36 passes for 407 yards and five touchdowns.
Sam Hoekstra pulled in nine catches for 175 yards and a TD.
But the bigger statement was this: USD might have lost to Dayton last week, in double overtime, on the road, but the Toreros still plan on winning the Pioneer Football League title.
With the victory, USD (5-3, 4-1) is locked in a four-way tie atop the PFL with Butler (6-3, 4-1), Dayton and Marist. The league winner automatically advances to the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.
"You could say it was the biggest game in school history," said Mills, who surpassed 10,000 yards passing in his career. "The playoffs were on the line."
USD led 35-7 at the half. Mills had thrown for 297 yards and 4 TDs, but the bigger story was the defense, a defense that had been surrendering 29.4 points per game.
The visitors didn't score until their seventh possession.
Tweeted one fan, "Butler shoulda sent its basketball team."
A defense that had been shredded via the air all season slowed down the conference's reigning player of the year, Butler quarterback Matt Lawrence. Lawrence would throw for 251 yards, rush for another 54 but games are determined by points, not yards.
Butler came in averaging 32 points and settled for 14.
"It was gut-check time," said defensive coordinator Steve Irvin.
The defense turned in one of the biggest plays of the game. With USD leading 21-0 early in the second quarter, Hoekstra fumbled a punt and Butler recovered on the USD 17.
But two downs later safety Matt Miller (team-high 13 tackles) stripped Brendan Shannon, Agnew recovered the fumble and all sense of drama was soon erased.
As a reward, head coach Dale Lindsey gave the team two days off.
"NFL players, some making $200,000 a week, you can offer them a black-and-white TV and a bag of groceries for two days off and they'll kill themselves," said Lindsey. "These guys, all I can offer are the two days off.
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Having successfully saved the Fortress Citadel of Garhlyn from the manic clutches of Zik Rockscrap, what did Moravia's Most Wanted do? They of course immediately offered to play a show at Rockscrap's reasonably-guaranteed execution following his upcoming trial. In the meanwhile, though, gotta pay them bills! Some reminder text sent the party scurrying after a mysterious crafter known simply as "The Smith," who had created an insane justice-seeking sword in the party's possession.
Dredgeknuckle, by now well established as a jumping off point for quests in the area, acknowledged that he knew about the Smith and usually tried to dodge the subject, but liked the MMW and so offered what he knew with a hearty dose of caution. The Smith was a reclusive artificer who used to engage in open trade with Garlhyn in times long since past – creating many weapons for the Fortress-Citadel, not the least of which was in fact Zash, Council Chamber Defender, Ramrider and Overall Badass. At some point, due to unknown causes, the Smith started getting progressively darker and nuttier, and so the Fortress-Citadel broke off relations. As far as Dredgeknuckle knew, he was still holed up in his well-booby trapped lair up the river to the northwest.
The conference with Dredgeknuckle plus a quick visit to Zash revealed merely that the Smith had a sadistic sense of humor, was really good at making defenses, could construct Constructs that could pass for organics, and – in a surprising but understandable twist – that Zash himself was actually created from the husk of the Fortress-Citadel's founder. The baddest dudes in town decided it was time to shove and headed back to Kord's Blade.
Docked immediately adjacent to the Blade was an enormous galley with a single cocksure elf on deck – a bounty hunter (probably?) intending to make good on the ACTUAL bounty posters posted up looking for the party. He seemed confident in his success, boasting that he'd convinced the hapless goblin manservant, Gobbers, to switch out the ballast on Kord's Blade with explosives. He demanded that the team throw down our arms, secure ourselves in chains, and then surrender ourselves.
Trip's ability to speak Goblin and confer with Gobbers – who claimed he'd outsmarted the elf on the ship and switched the ballast onto the bounty hunter's ship – and his magical intuition to note that the ballast actually didn't have any illusions woven onto it – led him to encourage the crew to cast off, belligerently ignoring the bounty hunter's demands. The elf, amazed and frustrated, called for the ballast to be detonated – and his own ship went up in a huge explosion. Dwarven guards arrived and were assuaged with booze and an impromptu set played by Moravia's Most Wanted. With that, they set off in search of the Smith.
A day and a half's jaunt down the river led them to a thick cord stretched across the river, some 60 feet wide. An inspection on the shore revealed that the cord was not attached to a rock as was originally surmised, but was actually PART of a horrible, horrible operatic, rhyming sining roper. The roper – a denizen of the Underdark trapped in place and reinforced by the Smith, taunted the uninvited guests with song and rape. A fierce battle eventually saw our heroes win the day, but not without sustaining some serious abrasions and engaging in horrible singing of their own.
The river's dangers weren't yet completed – a ridiculously well hidden waterfall nearly demolished the ship, but our heroes saw through the veil of illusion in the nick of time and docked the boat before setting forth towards the Smith's base – an eerie nuclear-reactor-looking structure far below in the valley where the waterfall descended.
The path on foot was no less perilous. The path leading down the cliff past the waterfall was trapped with fire spouts that were cleared only after the Most Wanted deciphered an alphabetical riddle etched in dwarven runes. Their success yielded confetti – creepy quantities of confetti.
The next trap was a bridge – a bridge protected not just with a coin slot toll, but also with magnetic animated chains. But it's not like the bridge was labelled with all that information. No no no. We had to figure that out. There was some bruising involved. But still!
Past the bridge was a more nefarious piece of work a sign that simply read 'Please wipe feet before entering.' We got past it, but we had to do something that I'm not proud of. I certainly won't repeat it here. My mother might find this, you know?
The episode concluded with our heroes nearing the front door of the ominous structure…


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Segovia aqueduct
The Segovia Aqueduct is huge, crossing the city from one side to the other. For almost 2,000 years it has defied the passing of time, bringing water and beauty to Segovia. It is situated just one hour from Madrid, and when you admire its array of perfect arches, you will understand why this legacy of ancient Rome is a must-see for hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
Witness to the passage of age-old cultures, the Aqueduct towers majestically above the streets and monuments of Segovia, standing out amongst all of them for its sheer size and simplicity of style. This extraordinary work of engineering brings together beauty and utility, and is also known as the "Puente de Diablo" or Devil's Bridge.
Legend has it that Lucifer himself built the bridge in one single night, in order to win a young woman's soul. He failed, however, lacking the final stone when dawn came. Tradition also has it that the holes visible on the stones are the marks of the devil's fingers.
This is considered one of the Roman Empire's most impressive works of engineering. It was built at the end of the 1st century and was in use until the middle of the 19th. It is comprised of 166 stone arches on granite ashlars, set with neither cement nor mortar. They remain standing to this day thanks to an ingenious technique based on balancing forces.
The aqueduct is highest as it passes the popular Azoguejo square. From here its colossal pillars and imposing, austere granite ashlars confuse the perspective, making the rest of the city look little more than a miniature.
The aqueduct is, however, just one of the many reasons for visiting this historic Castile city. We should make special mention of the Cathedral, built at Segovia's highest point, and the Alcázar, a 12th century fortification built on a rocky outcrop with impressive views over the city. In 1985 Segovia was designated World Heritage City for its unique beauty.
A fusion of cultures
You should also explore the narrow streets of the old town, with their labyrinthine, mediaeval layout. These narrow streets are flanked by high walls and lead to hidden, unusual little spots and squares. The city wall, aristocratic houses with their heraldic shields, sandstone towers, convents, Romanesque churches, mudejar buildings and impeccable gardens all come together in a unique fusion of Roman, Moorish, Jewish and Christian cultures across the centuries.
Segovia is situated at the foot of the Sierra Guadarrama Mountains, less than 100 km from Madrid, and apart from its monuments, it also stands out for its delicious, traditional, home-style gastronomy which is appropriately renowned far and wide.
Segovia's farms produce the finest products and ingredients, which are then prepared by expert chefs according to age-old recipes. Giant broad beans from "La Granja de San Ildefonso", tender baby lamb or roast "cochinillo" (suckling pig), are the most sought-after dishes, usually enjoyed with wine from the nearby Ribera del Duero region.
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NC Poet Laureate at Hendersonville library
North Carolina's Poet Laureate, Dr. Joseph Bathanti, will speak at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Kaplan Auditorium at the Henderson County Public Library, 301 N. Washington St.
Bathanti is a professor of creative writing at Appalachian State University, where he is also director of writing in the field and Writer-in-Residence Program in the University's Watauga Global Community.
He has taught creative writing workshops in prisons across the state for more than 30 years and is the former director of N.C. Writers' Network Prison Project. He also has a MFA from Warren Wilson College.
Bathanti has published two novels, "Coventry" and "East Liberty," and a collection of short stories, "The High Heart." He has published six books of poetry since 1986, including "This Metal" and "The Feast of All Saints."
The library's program, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, is free. Doors open 30 minutes before the event.
New exhibits open Friday at Artspace
The Upstairs Artspace at 49 S. Trade St. will host an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday for the "Nature of Abstraction" and "Mountain Sculptors" exhibits. The exhibits will display through July 13.
The "Nature of Abstraction" features works by Carol Beth Icard, in which she explores abstract notions of nature based on her weekly hikes. "Mountain Sculptors" is a group in Western North Carolina that works to enhance community awareness, understanding and appreciation of contemporary sculpture.
The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Call 828-859-2828 or visit www.upstairsartspace.org for more information.
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'Evita' to open June 5 at FRP Mainstage
The blockbuster hit musical "Evita" opens at 8 p.m. June 5 at Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage, 2661 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock.
The production stars Anna Eilinsfeld as Eva Peron.
Peron used her smarts and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as first lady. Adored by her people as a champion for the poor, she became one of the most powerful women in the world — while her greed, outsized ambition and fragile health made her one of the most tragic. "Evita" tells Eva's story.
With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, the musical features some of theater's most beautiful songs, including "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," "Another Suitcase in Another Hall" and "High Flying, Adored."
Eilinsfeld is making her debut at Flat Rock Playhouse. A graduate of Northwestern University with a degree in theater and a certificate in musical theatre, Eilinsfeld is based in New York City. She has worked in television and off-Broadway as well as in numerous regional shows. Most recently, she has been on the road with the second national tour of "Wicked."
The cast of "Evita" will include Ronald L. Brown (Juan Peron), Charlie Brady (Che), Jane Bunting, Fred Odgaard, Mathew deGuzman, Michael Williams, Khori Petinaud, Christopher Vo, Lauren Hopkins, Jennifer Jancuska and Timothy Ellis.
Apprentices appearing as ensemble members include second-year apprentices Katie Zanca, Ethan Andersen, Catharine Kay, Jeff Sundheim. First-year apprentices are Katie Mooney, Tara Lynn Steele, J. Morgan Shaffo, Lorin Zackular, Leah Greene, Sara Spadacene, Patrick Dinnsen, Patton Chandler, Critter Manley, Adam Vanek, Nate Huntley and Ryan Burch.
The play runs through June 30. Performances are 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $40.
Call 828-693-0731, 866-732-8008 or visit www.flatrockplayhouse.org for more information.
Reception for Cecelia Cox at Skyuka
Skyuka Fine Art at 133 N. Trade St. will host an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. June 8 for artist Cecelia Cox.
The exhibit, "Objective Beauty," features the recent works of Cox, a nationally known artist from Greensboro. Originally having extensive experience in portraiture and figurative art, she is now most known for her evocative still lifes and floral pieces.
Cox is an associate member of Oil Painters of America and American Women Artists. Her works are in many private and public collections and her paintings have been juried into several national exhibits. Cox studied art at Mississippi University for Women and the Atlanta College of Art.
She will be present at Skyuka Fine Art during the opening reception to answer questions and to discuss her work. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
Call 828-817-3783 or email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Karen White to speak at Fountainhead
The Fountainhead Bookstore at 408 N. Main St. in downtown Hendersonville will host author Karen White for a talk and reception at 7 p.m. June 10.
White's new novel is "The Time Between," set mainly at Edisto Island, S.C.
White writes what she refers to as "grit lit" — Southern women's fiction. She hails from a long line of Southerners but spent most of her growing up years in London and is a graduate of the American School in London. She lives near Atlanta with her husband and two teenage children, and a spoiled Havanese dog (who appears in several of her books), Quincy. When not writing, she spends her time reading, singing, playing piano, chauffeuring children and avoiding cooking.
Reservations are required for this ticketed event.
Call 828-697-1870 or visit www.fountainhead bookstore.com for more information.
Blackwell, Walker to speak at school
Tryon Arts and Crafts School at 373 Harmon Field Road will host a Speakers Event Day at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Two familiar local artists have been asked to speak about their craft and how they came to produce it in our area.
Don Blackwell, an artist and teacher at Isothermal Community College, will speak at 11 a.m. His topic will be "Traditional Mountain Carving." Blackwell is a retired U.S. Air Force officer who lived in Alaska before coming to Western North Carolina. He carves in wood, crafting mountain wood spirits on hiking sticks, canes and larger pieces. He is a member of the Woodcarver's Group at Tryon Arts and Crafts School.
Cindy Walker, a local activist and fiber artist, will speak at 11:45 a.m. on cotton manufacturing and dyeing and spinning in our area. Walker has her own business, producing natural cotton yarns that she has spun, dyed and knitted. Her company, StonyHill Fiberarts, sells products through North Woods Farm Fiber and Yarn Shop in Inman, S.C., and through her website.
Call 828-859-8323 or visit www.tryonartsand crafts.org for more information.
California poet wins Matthews prize
Bart Rawlinson of Forestville, Calif., took first place in the 2013 William Matthews Poetry Prize competition, sponsored by The Asheville Poetry Review.
For his poem "Jonah and Mr. Bones," Rawlinson will receive $1,000, plus publication in the next issue of the Review to be released in November. Patricia Smith was the final judge.
Second prize is awarded to Shelley Puhak of Baltimore for her poem "On High School Reunions and Hurricane Agnes." She will receive $250 as well as publication.
David Hopes of Asheville was the third prize recipient for his poem "Spade," and he will also be published.
All three authors will be featured at a reading in Malaprop's Bookstore in Asheville this summer. The next reading period for the William Matthews Poetry Prize is from Sept. 15-Jan. 15, 2014.
Visit www.ashevillepoetryreview.com for more information.
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Jerry Buss was one of the greatest owners in the history of professional sports, the creator of the most entertaining championship teams ever, a fearless pioneer who bonded a giant and disparate city under a brilliant blanket of purple and gold.
Yet he felt that watching the Lakers was like watching his children.
''It's a tearful experience sometimes," he once said.
Jerry Buss was the showman behind Showtime, the man who won 10 NBA championships by signing some of the greatest and most glitzy players ever, from Magic Johnson to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, from Shaquille O'Neal to Kobe Bryant.
Yet, during a lunch at his home several years ago, he spoke most fondly of Kwame Brown.
The underachieving center lived across the street from Buss' hilltop home. They would talk in the morning by the mailbox. They sometimes hung out together after games. If you were a Laker, any kind of Laker, you held a piece of Buss' heart forever, and when Buss traded Brown, the owner quietly mourned as if he had just lost a superstar.
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Eli Young Band's Mike Eli and Wife Expecting First Child in August
Eli Young Band frontman Mike Eli has revealed that he and his wife Kacey are expecting their first child this summer. People reports the couple are going to have a baby girl on or around August 2.
The band has made sure they've got a few scheduled days off before and after the due date. They'll begin the Great American Band Tour with Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town and Edens Edge in June. Between rehearsals and preparations for this weekend's ACM Awards, Eli says he's been learning how to be a good husband in the birthing room.
"She and her mom got me a couple books that I am reading, and it can be a little overwhelming," the singer tells People. "I recommend reading them for the basics and what to expect during pregnancy, but they can't teach you to be a good dad and a good partner. That's up to me to figure out."
The couple are celebrating their second wedding anniversary today, March 27. Eli was the first in the band to get married and now he's first to have a child. "I think all four of us agree, now that we're all married, the urge to get home is a lot stronger than it ever has been," he said, speaking about the long trips across the country.
"Now that Kacey's pregnant it's even stronger," he adds. "I can only imagine what it will be like once the baby is born. It will be extremely hard to leave them."
Eli Young Band are up for three 2012 ACM Awards, which they are hoping to cash in on Sunday's (April 1) broadcast on CBS. Find complete coverage of the award show here.


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Friday, September 7, 2012
A Tale of Three Copyrights
Let's start with some earlier copyright notices to get us warmed up:
1) Cod by Mark Kurlansky (Penguin Books, 1997)
"All rights reserved.
Except in the United States of America, this book is sold to the condition that it shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be lent, re-sold, hired out, or otherwise circulated without the publisher's prior consent in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published and without a similar condition including this condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser."
Ok, so that's a little quirky. Seems like they really don't want that book circulating outside the United States. Maybe they're afraid of the rest of the world learning our cod secrets.
2) Researching Your Colonial New England Ancestors by Patricia Law Hatcher (Ancestry, 2006)
"All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without written permission of the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages for a review."
This is what I would term a "normal" copyright notice.
And now for the new book that just arrived:
3) Witchcraft Prosecution: Chasing the Devil in Connecticut by R.G. Tomlinson (Picton Press, 2012)
"All right reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means whatsoever, including, but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, magnetic recording, the Internet, or photocopying, without the prior written approval of the Copyright holder, excepting brief quotations for inclusion in book reviews."
The times they are a changing! This is the first time I have ever seen treatment of modern definitions of copying and transmission. They are certainly trying to be all encompassing by including electronic reproduction and the internet. I wonder if they have thought of everything or if there is already some new technology on the horizon that copyright holders need to be worried about.
Personally, I'm happy to see them defining these so specifically in the copyright notice. They are themselves becoming an historical record of our times.
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LOL...definitely getting up to date!!ReplyDelete
But let us know about the book. The title looks intriguing!!
Denise - I will. I'll be devoting a whole hour to this book on Fieldstone Common in October..... :) Two lucky folks will be getting copies as well.ReplyDelete
Yes it does sound intriquing I'll be sure to tune in for that episode. As for the copyright got to give them credit for trying to stay on top of things. But I feel 6-12 months something will come along that doesn't fall under their umbrella.ReplyDelete
"No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without written permission of the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages for a review."ReplyDelete
Except that all copyright notices like this are pretty much a lie, since they are excluding fair use. Fair use is NOT limited to a review. There are many other ways that fair use could allow copying of portions of the work, including a genealogy blogger who wanted to discuss how the book sheds light on her ancestry!
This is probably a newbie question. Are Internet blogs and posted photos copyrighted, at all? A friend had her whole blog post copied, with photos, and the one who copied it just added and "intro" and made it his "own" blog post. Is there any way to prevent this from happening? I'm wondering whether the rise of technology will stiffen intellectual property laws or maybe erode them in time.ReplyDeleteReplies
By default, the material you post on your own blog is copyrighted by you. You can choose to use a more liberal license if you wish, e.g. a Creative Commons license, but otherwise no one is allowed to copy your material.Delete
Because the Internet makes copying so easy, your friend's situation is not unusual. Her best recourse is probably to write the site owner asking them to take down her material and to stop this behavior. However, it is likely that she will be ignored, so unless she wants to spend money to sue the offender, there isn't much that can be done.
Maybe they should just say something simple like "this is my work, don't pinch it in any way". Would save having to think of multiple exclusion options :-)ReplyDelete


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Can you post a link to Bill's pictures. I don't know what you mean.CL
Just send Bill a message. Eventually he'll post some pics or links to pics of his spider webbed effect rim crust. I tried to find some pics on the internet of this but I can not find one at all. I am sure pics are out there but my search terms were "spider web effect pizza crust" and similar. Pics are probably out there but my terms are probably not the proper terms. There are probably proper terms for this effect and if I knew the right terms I could find some pics and link them for you.In short if you look at the inside of the pizza rim you'll see a lot of empty space but a lot of strands of dough material that look like spider webs that's why many of us call it the spider web effect.I bet Peter, Chau, one of the Scotts, Norma, or Essen (Mike) would know the proper name and why it occurs. It does not add anything to the pizza other than it looks pretty darn cool.
James,At Reply 25 http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,13625.msg154309.html#msg154309 and posts after that is where Bill posted about the "spider web" or "insane oven spring".Norma
James, are you wanting to replicate this in light of the new spiderman movie coming out? JK. I have gotten the effect before on multiple occassions, but don't know how or why it happens. I suspecr it has to do with cold or well fermented/digested doughs. Also I have not seen it go all the way around the rim, but just in spots here and there.
Chau,Maybe it's hard to see, but in reply #11 above, isn't that the structure he is looking for?
I don't think so Bill, but James can let us know. The example he is referencing to in the first post about Bill's pizza can be seen in my previous post. I'm positive the examples I listed are exactly what James has in mind.


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Great lemon bars are an absolute baking classic and when I came home from school yesterday I found the house filled with the scent of these easy-to-make yet simply irresistible cookie bars.
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Bake for 20 to minutes at 350 degrees F ( 325 degrees F if you are using glass bake-ware) The bottom should just be beginning to brown slightly at the top edges.
Simply whisk together the sugar flour, eggs, zest and lemon juice until the sugar is dissolved.
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