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CULVER - A successful partnership between Marshall County and the Lake Maxincuckee Association has resulted in a safer community.
Thanks to an agreement between the Marshall County Commissioners, the Lake Maxincuckee Association and Marshall County Sheriff Tom Chamberlin boats for the Maxincuckee Lake Patrol have been manned by Marshall County Sheriff's Deputies - law enforcement academy trained and deputized by Sheriff Chamberlin - for the better part of the past two years.
In addition to having full law enforcement powers, the deputies provide safety education, marking rocks and other safety hazards in the lake, and providing water perimeter security patrol for lake events such as Lake Fest Fireworks, Academy Moonlight Serenades, the Triathalon and Swim for Kids. The agreement with the county calls for 800 hours of on-water patrol during 2012.
The Lake Maxinkuckee Association has expressed their gratitude to the Commissioners and Sheriff Chamberlin for their help in establishing a more effective lake patrol safety program which will continue through December 31, 2014.
All costs to operate the Lake Patrol are primarily underwritten by the Lake Maxinkuckee Association a not-forprofit 501 c 3 charitable organization and by a grant from the Department of Natural Resources.
The Lake Maxincuckee Association feels the agreement with Marshall County is an excellent example of public-private partners collaborating to increase law enforcement activities at no cost to taxpayers.
In addition the Lake Maxinkuckee Association (LMA) donated the funds for a canine unit to the Marshall County Sheriff's Department towards the LMA's overall mission of water safety and preserving the environment on and around the lake Brandon Cooper of Culver will be the Sheriff's Deputy trained to be the canine officer.
Sheriff Chamberlin thanked the LMA Members for donating the funds to re-establish the canine unit - a much needed progra which will enhance safety in the county.


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Moon, Venus, and El Nath
A star with dual allegiances teams up with the Moon and the planet Venus this evening. The three objects form a compact triangle low in the west shortly after sunset. Venus is the dazzling "evening star" to the upper left of the Moon. The star is about the same distance to the upper right of the Moon.
The star is El Nath -- a name that means "the butting one." It's at the tip of one of the horns of Taurus, the bull.
Officially, El Nath is within the borders of Taurus. In fact, it's the bull's second-brightest star. Back when the classical constellations were drawn, though, there were no borders between constellations -- only connect-the-dots patterns of stars that outlined pictures.
So the people who drew the constellations weren't bound by any particular rules. If a star could help complete more than one star picture, then there was no reason not to reuse it.
And that's what happened with El Nath. It's in perfect position to serve as the tip of the bull's horn. But it's also in perfect position to complete the picture of the next constellation over -- Auriga, the charioteer. So El Nath does double duty.
The star itself is a giant -- it's bigger, heavier, and hotter than the Sun. It's also a good bit brighter than the Sun, so it puts on a good showing in our sky even though it's 130 light-years away -- where the bull butts into the chariot driver.
We'll have more about Venus and the Moon tomorrow.
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Police: Man tried to rob Pa. girl, 8, with knife
A man has been jailed on charges that he tried to rob an 8-year-old girl who was on her way to buy vegetables at an eastern Pennsylvania market with $5 from her grandmother.
WFMZ-TV (http://bit.ly/1bvJzjL) reports that Reading police say the girl was sent to buy carrots for some beef stew when Jackenzy Pierre confronted her at about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Police say he had a six-inch kitchen knife and said, "Give me all your money." Instead, the girl ran home and later identified Pierre as her attacker.
Online court records don't list an attorney for Pierre, who is 18. He faces a preliminary hearing Aug. 23 on charges including threat of robbery, terroristic threats and harassment. Reading police say recently moved to the city from Haiti.
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Wednesday's NFL opener marks the 10th anniversary of Rotoworld's weekly Goal Line Stand rankings. For the first time in a decade the ranks will be without the voice of Gregg Rosenthal, who has moved on to run NFL.com's Around the League coverage.
The good news is that I joined Rosenthal as a Goal Line Stand partner two years ago, learning at the knee of the master. In a similar vein, Mike Clay will climb aboard this year as Rotoworld follows the NFL's tandem attack lead. Mike has over five years of experience ranking players for sites such as the esteemed Pro Football Focus. As long as Mike and I don't fumble Rosenthal's baton, the transition should be as smooth as Montana-Young or Manning-Luck.
Before finalizing your lineup choices each week, be sure to consult Evan Silva's brilliant Matchups column -- the best of its kind on the internet. More research hours are devoted to Matchups than any single article on Rotoworld, and it shows. Here is Silva's early-week breakdown of Cowboys @ Giants.
We are posting the ranks early this week for those owners deliberating players from tonight's game. I will post rankings and analysis every Thursday by 1 pm ET, including tomorrow's update with notes. For additional insight, including early-week rankings, exclusive stat tools, weekly projections, top 200 ranks, schedule analysis and premium Dynasty league coverage, check out our Season Pass. Week 1 Quarterbacks
QB Notes: The top seven quarterbacks should be considered "plug 'n' play" all season. ... Vick (ribs) is not listed on the injury list this week. Although shadow corner Joe Haden's suspension has yet to kick in, the Browns will be without starting SLB Scott Fujita and NT Phil Taylor. ... After an excellent preseason in Dirk Koetter's uptempo offense, Ryan gets a massive matchup upgrade with Pro Bowl pass rusher Tamba Hali suspended while CB Brandon Flowers and FS Kendrick Lewis are questionable with injuries.
We are officially concerned about Rivers' early-season production. The Raiders' front four brings plenty of pressure, and Rivers' blindside is guarded by overwhelmed undrafted rookie free agent Mike Harris. Rivers had a 16:17 TD-to-INT ratio without LT Jared Gaither last year. Throwing in spotty August chemistry with "No. 1" receiver Robert Meachem, and Rivers is just a borderline fantasy starter. ... We're feeling Flacco in the no-huddle attack this year. ... Cutler should have little problem moving the ball against the Colts' soft defense. On the flip side, it makes sense to lean on Matt Forte and Michael Bush if the Bears jump out to an early lead. ... Luck may be NFL-ready, but Soldier Field is a stiff test in his debut.
We don't have a great read on Griffin's progress because the Shanahans limited his snaps in preseason action. RGIII is certainly rawer than Luck, but there's potential for a shootout in New Orleans. The Redskins passing attack has a boom-or-bust vibe in the opener. ... Palmer struggled to adapt to Greg Knapp's offense in August, and two of his top three receivers are question marks heading into the Monday night opener. ... A road game at Arizona is a stiff first test for Wilson. ... We have little faith in Dalton. He hasn't moved the offense consistently since taking advantage of an easy schedule in the first half of last season. The interior of the Bengals offensive line was a sieve in August, and there's no reliable second weapon behind A.J. Green.
Week 1 Running Backs
RB Notes: Look for the Raiders to lean heavily on McFadden with so many injury question marks in the passing game. It's no minor detail that McFadden is now the goal-line horse with Michael Bush in Chicago. ... Rice averaged 25.5 touches, 173 scrimmage yards and a pair of touchdowns in two games versus the Bengals last season. ... The matchup couldn't be better for Forte and Michael Bush in a home opener versus an undermanned, rebuilt Colts defense. We're philosophically opposed to relying heavily on a low-carry touchdown vulture because your starting lineup is screwed when they don't plunge into the end zone. This is one week, however, when Bush is a better option than a handful of starters facing stingy defenses.
The Panthers continue to express optimism on Stewart's ankle, but they won't have a good read on his status until Friday afternoon. If Stewart sits out, Williams is a good bet for 15-20 touches against one of the league's weaker run defenses. I wouldn't bother with FB Mike Tolbert regardless; Cam Newton is the primary goal-line option. ... Yet to practice this week, Lynch is staring at a game-time decision. Coach Pete Carroll's concern about Lynch getting his "football legs" back suggests a carry limit even if he does suit up.
Don't let Bill Belichick's backfield history scare you off Ridley as a Week 1 starter. Already set to replace BenJarvus Green-Ellis on early downs and at the goal line, Ridley should be in for a consistent workload with Shane Vereen's (foot) status in doubt. Vereen hasn't practiced in two weeks. As Matchups guru Evan Silva points out, the Titans were an underwhelming 24th in run defense last year, and the defensive front is even lighter this season.
The Chiefs couldn't have made it clearer that Charles and Hillis are entering the season in a 50-50 timeshare. There's plenty of value to go around in a run-heavy attack. Picture the 2008 Titans backfield with Charles in the explosive Chris Johnson role and Hillis as the LenDale White goal-line vulture and "keep the lead" back. ... Don't hesitate to roll with Ronnie Brown if Ryan Mathews (fractured clavicle) sits out. Brown's legs have looked fresh in preseason action, and he's a good bet for 17-22 touches in the feature back role. ... Gerhart and Jennings are set for 15+ touches after Adrian Peterson and Maurice Jones-Drew missed August practices. The latter two can't be trusted for double-digit touches and should be benched in a "prove-it" capacity until Week 2.
Richardson is on track to start versus the Eagles after an impressive showing in early-week practices. The Browns are expected to play his workload by ear, leaving Montario Hardesty and Brandon Jackson as poor flex options. We would put the over/under on Richardson's touches at a dozen. ... With Mendenhall, Redman, Dwyer, Rainey and Baron Batch all seeing first-team reps in Wednesday's practice, the Steelers backfield is as clear as mud. We remain skeptical that Mendenhall will suit up, leaving Dwyer as a sneaky flex option. The problem is that this game is on NBC Sunday night. ... The Redskins backfield is hands-off until one of the trio emerges as the clear-cut lead back.
Week 1 Wide Receivers
WR Notes: With their top pass rusher out and Brandon Flowers' (heel) status up in the air, the Chiefs are going to have their hands full with Julio Jones and Roddy White. ... Steve Smith (foot) is practicing fully this week and will have no limitations against the Bucs. Although Brandon LaFell is a popular breakout candidate, Smith is entrenched as Cam Newton's top target and Carolina's most dangerous playmaker.
Larry Fitzgerald deserves better, but we can't rank him as a top-five option behind the league's most inept offensive line-quarterback combo. The Seahawks have arguably the finest secondary in the NFL. ... Don't overthink the spotty Brady-to-Lloyd connection in preseason action. They will make beautiful music this year. ... Jordy Nelson has outproduced Greg Jennings on a per-week basis over the past 20 Packers games. ... We like Decker to outpace Thomas as Manning's go-to receiver.
Don't assume Wallace will struggle out of the gates just because he missed the entire preseason. After sitting out the month of August with a hamstring injury while Chris Palmer installed his offense, Kenny Britt exploded for back-to-back 100-yard games to start last season. If you stole Wallace in your draft, start him as a borderline WR2/3 at Denver. ... Sidney Rice is healthy and locked in as Russell Wilson's top receiver entering the season. ... Keep an eye on Collie. Although coach Chuck Pagano deemed him "full go" after returning to practice, Collie stopped short of guaranteeing that he would play this week.
It's too early to get an accurate read on Blackmon's availability after sustaining an ankle injury in Wednesday's practice. Check back Friday afternoon to ensure that he's on track to play. ... I'm going to need to see a bigger sample size before I buy into Stevie Johnson as the Revis Killer. ... Keep an eye on Denarius Moore's late-week practice routine. If he sits out, impressive rookie Rod Streater becomes a viable WR3 option.
Week 1 Tight Ends
TE Notes: Last summer, Gronkowski was the most unstoppable player in Patriots camp. This year, it's been Hernandez. Don't be surprised if Hernandez, a superstar in his own right, leads all tight ends in fantasy points this season. ... Gates should dominate targets in San Diego with Vincent Jackson and Vincent Brown out of the picture.
I wouldn't worry too much about Fred Davis' quiet preseason. Mike Shanahan has relied heavily on the tight end since the days of Shannon Sharpe; that's not going to change with a rookie quarterback. ... We like Olsen, Rudolph and Cook as the top three breakout candidates at tight end. Olsen and Rudolph will be targeted more consistently as perhaps the No. 2 target in their respective passing attacks.
Gresham is expected to play, but his conditioning is question mark after missing the past three weeks. ... We're not buying the industry-wide consensus that Tamme will be a fantasy stud, leaving Dreessen in the dust. Tamme saw six targets from Peyton Manning to Dreessen's five in preseason action, and Dreessen has been the primary red-zone tight end in practices.
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SACRAMENTO — Seeking to reclaim the state's identity as an innovator and engine of growth, Gov. Jerry Brown declared in a sweeping State of the State address that "California did the impossible" in emerging from financial crisis poised to lead again.
Brown outlined a vision for the state Thursday in remarks that were equal parts history lesson, lecture and rhetorical flourish. It includes major investment in water and rail systems, more robust trade and an education structure free of regulations that crush creativity.
Invoking California's "spectacular history of bold pioneers meeting every failure with even greater success," he asked a joint session of the Legislature to overhaul the way schools are funded, build a controversial bullet train and aggressively expand healthcare to millions of needy residents.
Californians "have a rendezvous with our own destiny," he said, in an allusion to Franklin Roosevelt's famous Depression-era speech.
At the same time, he sounded the familiar theme that the state should not try to live beyond its means. Drawing on the Book of Genesis, he recounted Pharaoh's dreams of well-fed cows eaten by starving cows — a warning that famine can follow plenty.


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The broad-market averages fell into the red on Wednesday as traders analyzed mixed earnings and strong housing data. Rallying tech titan Apple helped keep the Nasdaq's losses in check.
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As of 3:10 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 55.8 points, or 0.36%, to 15512, the S&P 500 declined 8.5 points, or 0.5%, to 1684 and the Nasdaq Composite dipped 2.3 points, or 0.06%, to 3577.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) took the wraps off quarterly results that topped expectations after the closing bell Tuesday. Shares of the world's biggest technology company, which have an outsize impact on the tech-heavy Nasdaq, rallied. AT&T (NYSE:T) posted narrowly-weaker-than-expected profits, but sales that topped analysts' estimates.
Boeing's (NYSE:BA) quarterly results flew past estimates, sending shares of the aerospace giant climbing. However, Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) weighed in with disappointing results and a gloomy full-year outlook.
On the economic front, the Commerce Department said sales of new, single-family homes rose 8.3% in June to an annual rate of 497,000 units, beating expectations of 482,000. It was the highest reading in five years.The housing market has been showing signs of life of late, but the recovery has been choppy.
The eurozone's private sector unexpectedly shifted into expansion mode, heating up at the swiftest pace in 18 months, according to data from Markit. The report showed the embattled currency bloc's manufacturing sector growing at the quickest rate in two years in what analysts hope is the beginning of a turnaround.
"The best PMI reading for one-and-a-half years provides encouraging evidence to suggest that the euro area could – at long last – pull out of its recession in the third quarter," Chris Williamson, Markit's chief economist said in the report.
However, a report by HSBC showed China's vast manufacturing sector contracting at an even quicker rate in July than the month prior. The government there has put some steps in place to keep the world's No. 2 economy from cooling down too quickly.
The report suggests the "domestic economic weakness driven by deleveraging and tight monetary policy is intensifying and that new orders and new export orders remain in contractionary territory, suggesting more downside pressure on manufacturing production lies ahead," analysts at Nomura wrote to clients.
In commodities, oil futures dipped 5 cents, or 0.05%, to $107.18 a barrel. Wholesale New York Harbor gasoline rose 0.1% to $3.062 a gallon. Gold rose $6.70, or 0.5%, to $1,342 a troy ounce.
Elsewhere, President Barack Obama laid out his plan for creating a "thriving middle class." He called on policymakers from across the board to work together in creating growth and opportunity in America.
Foreign Markets
The Euro Stoxx 50 rallied 1.2% to 2756, the English FTSE 100 rose 0.82% to 6651 and the German DAX jumped 1.2% to 8410.
In Asia, the Japanese Nikkei 225 dipped 0.32% to 14731 and the Chinese Hang Seng edged up 0.24% to 21969.


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By SHAINA STOCKTON, Staff
In keeping with his promise, Galax Rite Aid pharmacist Dustin Thomas sat on a chair while coworker Amy Parsons sheared off his locks with a set of clippers. Since the goal was to shave him completely bald, Thomas told her to "have fun with it."
And she did.
"It's not every day you get to shave your boss' head," laughed Parsons. She grinned mischievously as another employee replayed a video of the haircut taken with her phone.
By SHAINA STOCKTON, Staff
It all starts with one question and one answer:
"Will you marry me?"
Many brides agree that this is one of the easiest decisions they will ever make. However, this decision is quickly followed by several other questions that aren't as easy to answer.
Where the wedding will take place?
Who will provide the food?
What flowers should be bought?
By SHAINA STOCKTON
For Randy Harmon of Galax, life has almost always been on a fast track. From motocross to race car driving, he has worked to leave quite a memorable impression on the circuits long after the dust clouds settle.
To continue what seems to be a growing family tradition, Harmon is now shifting more of his focus on to the next generation. His son, Derek, is now following in his father's tire tracks, and it has already been said by some that he could someday qualify against the titans of racing — NASCAR.
William Jones was on his way back to work and just wanted to pick up a soft drink when he bought a Win It All Scratcher ticket from the Virginia Lottery.
Instead, he walked out of the store with a $200,000 top prize-winning ticket.
By SHAINA STOCKTON
FRIES — After hours upon hours of waiting and worrying, Emily and Johnathan Moretz received the news that they had been praying for.
Their youngest daughter, Peyton, was out of surgery and doing fine.
Not only was she fine, but the next day she was rolling over in bed — something she had never done before.
Three or four days later, she was sitting up and smiling.
By SHAINA STOCKTON
Frank Edward Morris lived most of his life in Galax and made extensive contributions to the community, especially throughout his long career at American Mirror Company.
Morris, who passed away on Feb. 3 at age 72, is remembered as a hard worker and a dedicated salesman.
Morris started working at American Mirror in 1962, and after a couple of years training at the plant and throughout the company, he was made sales manager in 1964.
HILLSVILLE — The Fuller Center volunteers built a house, but it's up to recipient Krystal Rosier and family to make it a home, in the words of Chase Stevens, who worked on the project at Carroll High School.
More than 30 people gathered with Rosier and family to dedicate the new house that first took shape on the grounds of Carroll County High School before being transported north on Main Street to Crestview Drive last summer and finished on site.
Audrey Hope Gillespie may have been born with a rare disease that left her with half a heart, but you'd never know from her sweet, playful nature and her brilliant smile.
And as if to make up for that little heart, the hearts of her family are singing with joy after musicians both local and national have volunteered to play a concert this weekend to help pay her medical expenses.
The happy 10-month-old's cheerful demeanor never hints at the struggles she has been through in her brief time on earth.
RICHMOND — One place being celebrated during the "Year of the Virginia Historic Home" is the house built in 1911 by J. Sidna Allen in Fancy Gap.
Gov. Bob McDonnell declared 2013 the year of the historic home because Virginia's Executive Mansion will turn two centuries old, according to information posted to a website for that purpose, historicalhomes.virginia.gov.
HILLSVILLE — Fancy Gap students want 1,000 paper cranes to carry a message of peace to the children at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn.
Fourth and fifth graders in Anita Semones' class continue reading "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes," a story about a girl who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima to die later of leukemia from exposure to radiation.
Sadako knew the Japanese adage that if you make a thousand origami paper cranes, you get a wish, the teacher explained. But Sadako died after finishing only 644.
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Years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared his dream of racial equality with the world. Society since that time has changed drastically, making King's dream a reality.
Decades after his death, many still find the strength in his words to pursue their own dreams, no matter how difficult they may seem.
New River Trail State Park attracted more than one million visitors and had nearly 6 percent more attendance than in 2011.
The trail that passes through Carroll and Grayson counties and Galax followed the trend that allowed Virginia State Parks to set a new attendance record in 2012.
State parks attracted 8.366 million visitors, an increase of 7 percent. The new record is a 4 percent increase over the previous attendance record of 8.065 million visitors, set in 2010.
By SHAINA STOCKTON
Groups of black silhouettes circle the air over the hospital and hover around local businesses and residences, roosting in trees and giving some people the creeps.
During the winter months, scavenger bird sightings in the Twin County area have become more common. As vultures and buzzards settle in for their long winter's nap, the community is not feeling quite as comfortable.
Twin County Regional Hospital welcomed the first baby of 2013 on Jan. 1 at 9:20 a.m.
Aubrey Nicole Vaughan, daughter of Danielle Atkinson and Tyler Vaughan Sr. of Woodlawn, was born closest to the midnight mark that brought us into the new year.
Aubrey came into the world weighing seven pounds, eight ounces, and measured 20-and-a-half inches long, according to the press release.
She was delivered at the hospital by Carlos J. Blattner, MD, of Blue Ridge Physicians for Women.
HILLSVILLE — Organizers of Christian Family Fun Day have tagged their next event, bringing a famous wrestler to Carroll County High School for the "Ring of Truth."
After wrestling with the likes of Ric Flair, Arn Anderson and Ole Anderson in the original "Four Horsemen" and winning titles as a team member and on his own, Tully Blanchard now describes himself as "a champion of Christ."
Blanchard wrestled from 1977 to 1989 in the WCW and the WWE until his drug and alcohol usage sort of pinned him to the mat.
By SHAINA STOCKTON
Through her extensive volunteer work through Appalachian Independence Center (AIC), Leigh Ann Heath of Galax now feels confident in her ability to make a positive difference for others.
"Before, I felt like I wasn't a part of my community," she said. "Now, I have more confidence in myself. I'm not afraid to go out in public like I used to. I an get up in front of others and talk about what I do without feeling insecure about myself."
By SHAINA STOCKTON
After years of hard work and preparation, Alfonzo "Fonzi" Hernandes Cobos of Galax is climbing the ladder as a bodybuilder.
On Nov. 3, 2012, he took first place in the lightweight class bodybuilding competition at the Elite Muscle Classic in Greensboro, N.C. He also placed second in the overall competition.
Cobos, 23, was born in Veracruz, Mexico, and moved to the United States when he was 12 years old. He is a graduate of Galax High School.
By SHAINA STOCKTON
With my eyes closed and my mind clear, I focus on the task in front of me: confronting an emotion that most people don't put at the forefront of their mind, at least if they can help it.
The feeling in question: doubt, an emotion that plagues everyone at certain points in their lives.
"Allow yourself to feel doubt in your mind, to completely feel it, and let me know when you are there," coaches Cindy Halley.
By SHAINA STOCKTON
White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford prepared a selection of fine foods from every corner of America for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama's 24 holiday dinners and receptions this year, and cheese from Meadow Creek Dairy of Galax will be featured on the menu.
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In 2004 alone, Americans spent $12.4 billion on cosmetic surgery. With such an abundance of wealth, why are Americans so discontent? In almost 40,000 media messages a year, youthful Americas are being told that, unless you look like supermodels and rock stars, you're not good enough for anyone to love. This is a message that too many people are buying.
Filmmaker Darryl Roberts goes on a two year journey to examine America's new obsession. In America, we learn secrets, confessions, and strikingly harsh realities as Roberts unearths the origins and deadly risks of our nation's quest for physical perfection. These same images are found all over Europe, yet their citizens do not have this same obsession.
The hope of achieving these 'ideals' has consumers purchasing cosmetics, toiletries, fashion and plastic surgeries at increasingly dramatic rates. Has the 'American Dream' changed so much that it can only be achieved once we can perfectly emulate the super thin and sexy images of Britney Spears or other pop icons?
In "America the Beautiful" we see how these increasingly unattainable images contribute greatly to the rise in low self-esteem, body dismorphia, and eating disorders for young women and girls who also happen to be the beauty industry's largest consumers. Does America have an unhealthy obsession with beauty?


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Rubio, Clinton top Iowa wish list
President Obama hasn't even been sworn into his second term but already Iowa is looking toward 2016.
The Sioux City Journal surveyed Republican and Democratic party leaders from Northwest Iowa and found that Marco Rubio and Hillary Clinton are the early favorites.
Among Republicans, the Florida senator was "the runaway pick," followed by 2008 vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan and Rick Santorum, the 2012 winner of the Iowa GOP caucuses.
The top preference among Democrats was Clinton, with Massachusetts Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren in second and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in third.
Notably missing from the top ranks in both parties were former Florida GOP Gov. Jeb Bush and Vice President Joe Biden.
"Many party leaders doubted Biden could win the 2016 nomination, since he would be 74 in 2016 and has a penchant for controversial comments," writes the Journal's Bret Hayworth.
As for Bush, University of Iowa Political Science Professor Tim Hagle tells Hayworth that the former governor "is perceived as 'an establishment or too moderate' candidate, which turns off some Republicans."
The Journal did a similar survey of GOP county leaders just days after Obama's first election in 2008. The results? Mitt Romney came in first, followed by Sarah Palin and Bobby Jindal.


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CHICAGO -- A debate has existed pretty much from the start of this disappointing White Sox season as to whether the sub-standard offense, defense or baserunning has been the most detrimental to the team's overall cause.
During an 11-minute session with the media at U.S. Cellular Field prior to Monday's series opener against the Tigers, general manager Rick Hahn couldn't pick among the three problem areas. It's a discussion he doesn't want to have again in 2014.View Full Game Coverage
CHICAGO -- A debate has existed pretty much from the start of this disappointing White Sox season as to whether the sub-standard offense, defense or baserunning has been the most detrimental to the team's overall cause.
During an 11-minute session with the media at U.S. Cellular Field prior to Monday's series opener against the Tigers, general manager Rick Hahn couldn't pick among the three problem areas. It's a discussion he doesn't want to have again in 2014.View Full Game Coverage
"Unfortunately, we have a number of areas that we need to upgrade, and you have named three at the top of the list," Hahn said. "Where we have performed offensively, obviously being at the bottom of the league in runs scored, how we've performed defensively and how we've performed on the bases has been well below our expectations and well below acceptable.
"So we have a fair amount of work to do, and we realize that. It's something that because of the way the season has gone, we have had a little extra time to prepare for what we wanted to do. We were able to do some of it at the [July 31] Trade Deadline and hopefully come October and November, we will continue down that path."
Because of the White Sox being out of contention since the All-Star break, they already have begun their reshaping process. They moved veterans such as Jake Peavy, Alex Rios, Jesse Crain and Matt Thornton to not only free up some payroll moving forward but also provide opportunities for young players to prove their mettle at the big league level.
Erik Johnson makes his second Major League start Tuesday night against the Tigers.
Marcus Semien figures to get plenty of starts around the infield over the final 20 games.
Josh Phegley has taken over as the White Sox starting catcher.
Jake Petricka and Daniel Webb are trying to assert themselves in future bullpen roles, while Andre Rienzo is trying to state his case to be part of the 2014 rotation.
And Avisail Garcia, the South Siders' most important return as part of the three-team deal that sent Peavy to Boston, carries a .345 average since Aug. 13 into the series against his former team. The White Sox will not look to turn things around on youth alone, although Hahn wouldn't specify a free agent or trade route to be taken during this expected busy upcoming offseason. The process could feature a little bit from both columns.
"We will have to wait for the market to open and then we will see," said Hahn about White Sox free-agent pursuits. "Again, we have work to do especially on the position-player side of things, and the main avenues outside the farm system are free agency and trades. Given our expectations and the amount of work we have to do, I think we'll be active in both.
"At the Trade Deadline, we heard a lot about our young pitching, and I suspect that will continue into the offseason and we will remain open minded about all of it. While it's a strength and might be a strength to dip into a little bit to help augment other needs, it's not one we want to compromise too greatly because that is how we feel ultimately we will compete."
Through this dismal showing, which saw the White Sox officially eliminated via Tampa Bay's win Sunday, the team has proven to have a solid pitching core. That pitching gives Hahn and the White Sox at least one platform to move from in regard to getting back into American League Central contention without a full-on rebuilding process.
Hahn indicated conversations about the future for Paul Konerko and assessment of the White Sox coaching staff will come at the season's end. He joked that his wife pointed out more gray up top in his hair, as opposed to just on his sides, as a possible result of this trying season.
It's been as difficult for him as any player or fan watching from April to September.
"I'm no different from any fan or anyone in the front office or player who's suffered through a season that's been gut-wrenching," Hahn said. "It's been very difficult.
"I try to look at it from the perspective of what we have in front of us now is a tremendous opportunity and a chance to address some of the issues we have and areas we need to get better in. Frankly, we're starting with a little bit of an advantage given the pitching, as well as a bit of a blank slate in terms of a lot of areas that need to be improved.
"Certainly it's been trying, one that's hard to sit through," Hahn said. "It's going to provide us with some opportunities to get better in the near future."
Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin.


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When Michael and Patricia Insole first laid eyes on their 15th floor penthouse condo 18 years ago, they knew it was perfect for them.
In Calgary's Beltline neighbourhood, the 1,800-square-foot home boasted unobstructed views of Calgary's downtown skyline, a 65-foot deck, a wood-burning fireplace and a huge master bedroom and ensuite.
"This was one of the first places we looked at and we loved it," recalls Patricia of her condo, which, at the time, was being rented as an apartment. "The deck is just spectacular. Over the years we have been able to watch the city skyline morph and change."
Just months after the Insoles moved in, the apartment building went condo and the penthouse went on the market for sale.
"We had to beg and borrow for the down payment, but it was the best thing that we ever did. This place is now our retirement fund," says Patricia with a laugh.
Although the home was well located, well laid out and had some terrific features, its decor was definitely dated. The theme was pink - pink tiles, pink carpet, pink kitchen. Add to that a non-functional guest bathroom - yellow ugliness everywhere - and a kitchen that just didn't work, and the Insoles knew at some point they would have to renovate.
But, despite the home's imperfections, the couple lived happily and enjoyed their surroundings for 15 years.
Two years ago, though, Patricia decided the time had come. "I was so over the pink. I love to cook and bake and I wanted a wellfunctioning kitchen that I could be happy in. Plus the bathroom really needed to be done."
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The pink tile surrounding the wood-burning fireplace was tossed and the space was then infused with white marble. The walls were swathed in a medium taupe to give depth and to anchor the oversized living spaces.
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In the master bedroom, Patricia brought in Calgary Closets to design the space for her clothes and accessories - especially her 165 purses, which she wanted to showcase.
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Pat asked one of her designer friends to assist with the kitchen plan.
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The kitchen was gutted and expanded to create a well-honed, well-functioning space. New appliances, new cabinetry and a sixfoot, marble-topped baking table now take centre stage.
"Baking is my racquetball," says Patricia. "It is how I relax and unwind. I really needed a large space to roll out my dough."
Sage green walls create a sense of calm.
"We all dream of having a kitchen sink by the window, but since we couldn't create that in the plans, the colour had to be light and bright."
Michael and Patricia are thrilled with the final result.
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The arrest of Linville, of 105 Jason Heights Drive in Galax, was followed by an investigation that began over the weekend.
According to Galax Police Chief Rick Clark, the police department was notified about a complaint that was placed with Child Protective Services. This information led to the arrest.
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That same day, the 28-year-old actress and Blash posed for photographs together at the photo call for the upcoming drama.
"And then sometimes that line of screaming, overheated photographers captures a beautiful moment," Jena wrote on her Facebook in response to the photo of her and Blash holding hands at the premiere. "Getting to come support such an amazing film maker and a dear friend at this festival has been amazing @mblash you made such a beautiful film. I can't wait for the rest of the world to see it!! #thewait will be released in January #deauvillefilmfeatival #besties."
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Love or HATE for animes over exagerated Breasts?
Almost every anime fan has probably noticed that breasts in anime are always Over exagerated. One good example is probably Eiken
need I say more?
But what really bothers me is the appeal, how is having tits that can be used as a sleeping bag appealing? it actually a turn off. My opinion may be different or may even be a part of the 1% who think this. But what does the 99% think? WHA IS THE APPEAL OF GIANT BOOBS? ARE THE JAPANESE JUST LIKE THAT?
I think it's ugly... not to mention the sagginess... urgh... if anyone is aroused by this... I think you have problems..
UBC Science or UTSG Rotman Commerce?
I'm siding with the 1% on this. No Me Gusta..
http://youtu.be/0VzKJS0vQxc // http://youtu.be/NtW_SXe8Cv0?t=3m45s
To answer what your question is about the appeal...
Sex Sells.
That is why you still see it these days, and will continue to. It also allows people to draw horny teenagers and such into their shows by using sex as a comedy tool and an advertising (this includes merchandising... I mean come on, some nerds love big breasted figures on their mantle) piece. Not all shows that use this are absolutely terrible, but they are usually over-hyped by their fanbases (I'm looking at you, DxD!). Examples of such shows that use these methods (and on this website) are, Horizon, and Total Eclipse. I mean, be honest, you see a show like Total Eclipse in an ad, but there are adverts of it with bikini shots. Good thing that is important to what the show is about though, right!?
Personally, I think over-exaggeration is a turn-off, and a little gross. Plus, I think we have another topic somewhere in these forums about preferred breast size and most guys definitely seemed to prefer like C or smaller. I think big breasts are great, but they aren't used properly in a lot of shows (When one deals with the great power of big boobs, they tend to get carried away).
Is it all a bad thing? Well, some shows are actually pretty good despite being filled with the stuff, and some people probably wouldn't have watched such shows if it didn't have it in it. So, i mean... kind of but it is a double edged sword. You use it and you get all these benefits and audience. But, not using it makes you look... respectable, and also easier to explain to people who aren't used to things like fanservice in general. I prefer the respectable shows, but there ain't nothing wrong diving into the other kind once in a while...
In terms of your LOVE or HATE part... I gotta go with HATE as long as we are talking about the unrealistic size breasts.
Time to start Catch Up on some shows!
it REALLY makes it hard for me to enjoy or anime. Hell i cant even take the damn thing serious. Like "oh its that anime that they made to pander to so and so."
i usually turn away from anime like that and it's not because i'm a girl. i don't mind watching large breasts bounce around or even naked breasts as you've seen one boob you've seen them all but when they do THAT, that's just disgusting. i agree sex sells but there has got to be a limit! they might as well re-draw that 10 yr old as a walking giant boob for goodness sake!
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i agree sex sells but there has got to be a limit! they might as well re-draw that 10 yr old as a walking giant boob for goodness sake!
If you had said 13 instead of 10, I would have pointed you back to the image from Eiken in the initial post; the girl on the left is 13.
That said, when I stumbled across Eiken back when I had satellite TV, I first thought "What the hell?", and quickly saw it as a parody of fan service anime. If you view it in that light, it succeeds brilliantly, and goes a long way to explaining the over-exaggeration (which puts any normal fanservice series to shame).
Yes, that's my real age
Super-boobs have bugged me before, and not at all. Godannar is chock full of it, but I wasn't irritated by it and marathoned it with great enjoyment. Gravion on the other hand was pure torment to marathon both seasons with only the robot and Sandman appearances keeping my sanity intact.
I blame Gravure idol videos, and big boobed idol humiliation contest game shows for making it a pervy gag.
lol makes me laugh actually
Dulce, Mimmy. Create one more stupidity here and I'll hate you 2. I'm serious.
I don't hate it per se, but it certainly doesn't get me aroused. It really gets me thinking about why most men love such large breasts though.
i only like flat chest or pettanko
dammmmm i like them big, but that is just crazy
Unattainable dreams are the best kind
Sex sells, i gotta agree. man i hate when anime does this. i meanl, how horny do you gotta be to draw boobs that are bigger than the face?
Its just so Gorby bro
nah not really it shatters by boner
I like them big, but not THAT big.
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When a person walks into Bramlage Coliseum on game day, crowds of purple usually await them as fans prepare to cheer on the Wildcats.
The site was no different on Feb. 2, except amongst the purple was a sea of green. Filling nearly three seating sections were 4-H'ers from across the state of Kansas.
This was the fifth annual 4-H Day with the Lady Cats with 1,744 tickets being sold to the game. These ticket sales included 4-H'ers from 68 of Kansas' 105 counties, coming from as far away as Hugoton, more than a 300 mile drive! Luckily the 36 participants from McPherson County didn't have quite that long of trip!
Each attendee to the event received a game ticket, T-shirt and voucher for a hot dog and drink at the game. Although the cheers from these 4-H'ers couldn't quite capture a win for the Wildcats, each person seemed to have a great time during the double over-time match-up against the University of Kansas.
This event has almost doubled in size in the past five years, showing how important fun is in the 4-H experience. It is a great opportunity for families or clubs to get together and simply have a good time. It also exposes the youth to Kansas State University, getting them on campus to where they may later experience other 4-H events or consider higher education.
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Date: 7/19/2008 8:41 pm EDT
Any suggestions or information of installation beneath a clawfoot tub?
Author: Chris
Date: 7/19/2008 11:21 pm EDT
Great question.
This one of those situations that no matter what floor is being installed this type of tub causes problems.
Because Avaire tile is a floating floor it's best the tub is removed and reinstalled after the floor is installed. Cutting and maintaining proper expansion spaces around the feet is very difficult.
If the plumbing can be disconnected the tile can be set right up to the tub and then th tub can be set on the tile without having to remove the tub from the room.
Make sure replacement supply lines and drain parts are available before you disconnect the tub, some parts are not readily available at home centers.
Whenever you install Avaire tile in wet areas such as bathrooms make sure you fill the perimeter expansion spaces with silicon to prevent water from getting under the floor.
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Date: 7/19/2008 11:28 pm EDT
A number of websites sell a "coaster" designed to distribute the weight and protect the floor. Do a google search using the terms
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and you will find them. Here is one site: http://www.signaturehardware.com/class218
If possible, you'll want to avoid having the legs span a grout joint. Also, please take extra care to ensure the subfloor under the tiles is flat and stable.
I haven't seen one of these coasters, but it would be best if there was a thin later of felt or other padding on the bottom of the coaster.
A cast iron tub can weigh 300 pounds. Add 50 gallons of water (400 pounds) and 250+ pounds for a person, and you have nearly 1,000 pounds of weight! If the subfloor is solid and you use coasters, you should be OK.
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Have you ever heard that expression "from runway to reality?" How about "from runway to inbox?" Last fall The Peacock Parade, a Canadian flash sales site founded by Jan Gandhi and Nancy Sahota, partnered with Canadian fashion labels JUMA and Denis Gagnon to offer pieces hot off the LG Fashion Week runway. Similarly, lingerie retailer La Vie en Rose ran a holiday group buying promotion in December through Buytopia.ca. And Gilt Groupe, the mother of all flash sites, has taken the original flash sales model and expanded it to full-price offerings of men's, women's and children's fashion as well as artisanal food and wine and even a $210,000 vacation villa.
This, it seems, is the future for fashion online: the exclusives are full-price, and you'll probably hear about them on Twitter first.
When she was looking for the next big online thing, Joanna Track (the founder of SweetSpot.ca, who has since sold the company) opted not to go the discount route.
"I have two thoughts on this," she explains. "From a business sense, when I was approached by a friend to get involved in an online retail business, to compete with Gilt and Beyond the Rack, I said no because there are so many of them popping up, and I think the market is saturating.
"Then, there's me as a consumer -- I can't get excited around pushing clearance goods. I'm a brand person, and that's about an aesthetic, an emotional connection. If I'm looking for the exact perfect black dress I want, I don't want to be limited by clearance goods. I want the perfectly curated dress and a superior customer service experience."
Dealuxe, as Track called her new online retail venture, is now nine months old. Instead of last season's leftovers, Dealuxe became one of the first Canadian-based sites to sell in-season contemporary brands and, since its launch, now has 15,000 registered account users, six figures a month in sales and revenues growing 300% from May to November 2011, according to Track.
The initial challenge was that, unlike Americans, who have shopped from afar via catalogue for years, Dealuxe first had to educate and assure Canadian consumers about buying clothing online. "People called with a lot of questions," she recalls. The majority of Dealuxe's sales come from urban centres at lunch hours and before bedtime. "And you say to yourself, well they have access to these stores -- Intermix, Holt Renfrew -- but the appeal of an online store is that they are busy, multi-tasking family and job, and they know what they want." They have recently, however, as a result of media exposure, been getting more orders from small towns across Canada. "That's exciting for us because what we offer the other half is accessibility to brands that women have only read about in magazines, like Jennifer Aniston wearing J Brand."
It helps that the product is accompanied by dynamic, magazine-style editorial content -- a guest editor, outfit tips -- that changes as regularly as the assortment, almost daily.
"What women are looking for is inspirational information," Track says. "I don't expect them to come to my site and shop every single day, but if I can get them to come to my site every day and engage, then yes, they are more likely to buy, eventually."
Track says the site gets about 40,000 unique visitors a month, who stay an average of five minutes.
As the social media world gets more fragmented -- Tumblr, Pinterest, Google+ -- the method of not only talking about but hearing about what retailers are offering is changing. Livedress, a Canadian-based social network for fashion types launched in 2009, released a free iPhone app earlier this week, and enlisted the likes of popular YouTube personality Teresa Ulrich to select (and more importantly, broadcast) her picks for an outfit a day. It's an eclectic mix with potential, mixing companies such as Cougar and Winners (who pay for branded fashion videos created by Livedress), while local boutiques, designers and style civilians can share and participate in a fashion dialogue of their making, unfettered.
But people who are famous on YouTube are one thing, and real celebrities are another. While Gwyneth Paltrow does her GOOP project from on high, more approachable boldface names such as Kate Bosworth and Rachel Bilson are taking their fashion aspirations online.
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Anecdotally, Berdakin -- on the phone from their HQ in an area of Santa Monica they refer to as Silicon Beach -- half-jokes that the top customer service complaint since BeachMint's launch was from Canadians who lamented it wasn't available in Canada. For his part, Berman says part of the appeal of celebrity-backed products is aspirational shopping and that regardless of geography, consumers are very interested in what celebrities are doing. In this case, they're creating original product, often with their stylists, exclusively for BeachMint brands.
"First of all you get access," he says. "Not everybody can afford a stylist or facialist or shoe expert. It's bringing that aspiration and expertise to your fingertips, online, having access to the top stylists, so if Kate Bosworth is wearing a certain thing you can, too. Affordably. If you shop at Tiffany, it's the experience; you get the blue box, but we think there's status in the experience and the celebrity part."
One of the important components of BeachMint's customer interaction is that users must complete a personalized profile to help the brand pick the right product for them. This is done by clicking through a series of quizzes alongside redcarpet celebrity images and product, while answering such questions as which celebrity style is most "you." I took the quiz and signed up for ShoeMint, their newly-launched Rachel Bilson and Steve Madden collaboration brand, and my initial options include three starlet blonds: soignée Ashley Olsen in a plunging mini-dress, Jessica Simpson in a colourful retro frock with hair in loose waves and a fresh-faced Kate Bosworth. It's more personalized than compulsively checking or Zappos and pretty competitive on price, about 50 per cent to 80 per cent less than retail.
"I think it comes down to the authenticity of the influencer," Berman says. "We don't just want to find any influencerslash-celebrity but someone who is super-dialled-in and super-excited to bring that brand to market."
Kate Bosworth's JewelMint was BeachMint's first foray, in the fall of 2010. "Her passion to design jewellery and create the jewellery brand makes her so involved." Ditto BeautyMint, a collaboration with Jessica Simpson "It really works with [her]," he continues, "she was in her early twenties and brought Proactiv to the marketplace and now we look at her, 30 and pregnant and about to start a family, but not as concerned with acne but skin maintenance." Excitement, Berman adds, is another big factor in choosing which talent to work with. "With [Bosworth], she's not just her day job; she's super-interested in what's on trend, and we're interested in that whole journey."
Tiffany Elton of Quartier Mode, a new Canadian-focused fashion boutique in Montreal that just launched their online store, doesn't have 100th of BeachMint's capital, but she accomplishes a similar connection to potential customers through the shop's blog.
"There's definitely a price point, but I think it's more about experience for a customer," Elton says. "They want to feel like part of a community and like the backstory of a designer." Quartier Mode's new Design Chronicles series may be low-tech, but it's effective.
"We went into the designers' studios and took pictures of them working. You can get inside their head and see what inspires them," she explains. "The personal connection to the designer makes it more special. I find that seeing the actual person adds a lot of value to the clothing."
The personal connection to who's shilling helps, too. OpenSky, another social shopping site, also relies on trusted curators across design, food and health categories. Curator Kim France, for example, leverages her reputation and customer affection as a former Lucky and Sassy magazine staffer and editor to select product she likes -- and then, as is the OpenSky model, she participates directly in the tangible sales generated on her products from nearly a million registered users.
If all this starts to feel like the Avon direct sales model, well, it is -- only your Avon lady is in the pages of Star every week (or maybe she's editing them).
In some cases, she's even got a social conscience. MyMela, a home decor and fashion site with a social conscience twist (or, as it was explained to me, "the Etsy of India") goes a step beyond even that. MyMela's sales model integrates Micro Advance Funding (IMAF) such that visitors to the site can opt into a more direct relationship with the artisans not only by purchasing their wares but through interest-free loans (for materials, capital improvements or worker training) that are repaid within a few months, with interest.
That the interest comes in the form of credits that can only be spent on MyMela is merely the latest savvy sales twist.
In November, New York coat manufacturer AUI (at division of Utex Inc.) launched a plus-size e-commerce collection called Just As You Are that eschews sizing and uses userinput body measurements to help select the best coat or jacket. Similarly Fitiquette (currently in beta-testing) utilizes a patent-pendingtechnologythat gives users a 360-degree view of the approximated fit and drape of a garment based on their input body dimensions. And at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month, Bodymetrics went a step further and previewed a prototype designed to build a personalized virtual fit model using 3D body-scanning technology. With this new online experience (and strong service), once the analytics of virtual fit get perfected, any hesitation about online shopping may be a thing of the past. Perhaps bricks-andmortar stores will be, too.
For more information:
Gilt.com The original home for online couture.
Dealuxe.ca The Canadian site, with free shipping and returns.
LiveDress.com A fashion social network.
Beachmint.com Collaborations with Kate Bosworth and an impressive recommendation engine.
QuartierMode.com Montreal-based boutique site.
MyMela.com The "Etsy of India" offers socially conscious handmade goods.
Asuare.com and fitiquette.com Two sites taking virtual fitting rooms to the next level.


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Sunday, October 17, 2010
Pecos Bill Mosaic
Steven Hartley has started to post a mosaic of the "Pecos Bill" sequence from Melody Time, based on documents provided by Hans Perk.
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- Steven Hartley said...
Shucks, thanks for noticing on my mosaic. I've always wondered on how you've successfully created one - and I've learnt how to do mine - its a pretty long story on how I've tried to make one.
Pecos Bill is my favourite segment in Melody Time and I'll be looking forward to posting the second half...soon.
Oh, BTW; didn't you mention before that you'd plan to do The Sword in the Stone?
- October 17, 2010 12:36 PM
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Major U.S. stock averages reversed gains in the final hour of trades on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke answered reporters' questions. The drop came despite an earlier spike in the major indices after the central bank fulfilled the wishes of the markets for a fresh round of stimulus. After the two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee -- the Federal Reserve's rate-setting arm -- policy makers announced they will replace Operation Twist, which expires at the end of the year, with the purchase of longer-term Treasury securities initially at a pace of $45 billion a month. This would be in addition to its ongoing purchases of additional agency mortgage-backed securities at a pace of $40 billion a month. Also, policymakers decided to keep the target range for the federal funds rate at an exceptionally low zero to 0.25% as long as the jobless rate remains above 6.5%, inflation expectations for the next one to two years stay subdued and longer-term inflation projections continue to be tame. Prior to the announcement, major equity averages were trimming gains in late morning trading amid signs of discord in the U.S. fiscal cliff negotiations. House Speaker John Boehner on Wednesday criticized President Barack Obama's most recent budget plans as unbalanced and focusing too much on tax rate hikes, according to The Wall Street Journal. "His plan does not fulfill his promise to bring a balanced approach to solving this problem -- it's mainly tax hikes," said Boehner, according to the Journal. "His plan does not begin to solve our debt crisis, it actually increases spending." Obama indicated Tuesday evening that he's optimistic a deal will be reached with congressional Republicans. Obama has softened his stance on tax increases, lowering his counteroffer in tax revenue to $1.4 trillion over a decade from $1.6 trillion. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3 points, or 0.02%, to 13,245. Breadth was positive, with winners outpacing losers 17 to 13. The top percentage blue-chip gainers were Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ), DuPont ( DD), American Express ( AXP) and General Electric ( GE). DuPont shares closed up 1.4% after the chemical company announced a $1 billion share buyback plan and boosted its full-year profit guidance to the high end of the previously estimated range. Microsoft ( MSFT) shares advanced 0.29%, as the company plans to increase the availability of the new Surface tablet at stores and to extend the operation of temporary retail stores for the holiday shopping season. Intel ( INTC) shares were up 0.15%. Sprint Nextel ( S) is in talks with Intel and Comcast ( CMCSA) to buy out their stakes in Clearwire ( CLWR), the U.S. wireless provider, Reuters reported, citing two people familiar with the matter. Sprint shares gained 1.6%. Comcast shares added 0.05%. Clearwire shares popped 2.6%. Decliners included Wal-Mart ( WMT), 3M ( MMM) and IBM ( IBM). The S&P 500was up less than 1 point, or 0.04%, at 1,428. The Nasdaq gained 8 points, or 0.28%, at 3,014. All sectors in the broad market were in the green, spearheaded by gains in consumer cyclicals, financials, conglomerates and energy. Volumes were rising above 3.69 billion shares on the New York Stock Exchange and 1.75 billion on the Nasdaq. Decliners edged advancers by a ratio of 1.1-to-1 on the Big Board and 1.5-to-1 on the Nasdaq. "In short, the Fed is aggressively trying to add to the economy's strength, but its accommodation has become more clearly conditional," said Jim O'Sullivan, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics. "The impact of asset buying is debatable, but over time the effects are significant, in our view." "The Fed's statement is something of a surprise in terms of announcing thresholds for tightening policy although it did, as expected, add to its bond buying plan to coincide with the end of its maturity extension program," said Andrew Wilkinson, chief economist strategist at Miller Tabak. "Of special interest will be how hard the Fed keeps its foot on the bond-buying pedal as it approaches its unemployment target, which at the last count remain still two years away." The Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday that import prices for the U.S. declined by 0.9% in November, falling for the first time in fourth months as crude oil prices fell. The FTSE 100 in London settled up 0.35% and the DAX in Germany closed up 0.33%. Greek debt buyback efforts appeared to have progressed, potentially helping to push the country closer to receiving its next tranche of financial aid. Japan's Nikkei average closed up 0.59% on Wednesday and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index closed up by 0.8%. Gold for February delivery rose $8.30 to settle at $1,717.90 an ounce at the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, while January crude oil contracts rose 96 cents at $86.75 a barrel. The benchmark 10-year Treasury plummeted 14/32 to push the yield up to 1.707%. The dollar was down 0.20%, according to the
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Yesterday, I reported the curiosity that is the Good Mojo Achievement in Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen. I extrapolated all sorts of dark things about the game's sales and Live performance. Activision has explained what I was missing.
Never assume, people say, right?
Revenge of the Fallen's Good Mojo Achievement, according to its official description, is awarded to players who "Make it into the Top 10000 on SP Leaderboards - Either Campaign."
An Activision rep informed me via e-mail that the Achievement is awarded to anyone who achieves a score that is among the 10,000 best scores currently listed. If multiple people have the same score, that score counts as just one of the 10,000 tracked for the Achievement. Therefore, more than 10,000 people can be eligible for this Achievement at any given time.
I had won the Achievement after completing a single level of the game's Autobot campaign a full 10 days after the game was released. That lead me to surmise that I earned the Achievement for barely doing more than having turned the game on. I believed that the fact that I could earn it without having played much of the game meant I was one of the first 10,000 people to connect the 360 version of the game to Xbox Live. So... it must be a sign of meager uptake of the game by consumers, right?
I was wrong.
A check of the Revenge of the Fallen leaderboards this morning — a check I regret not having made yesterday — shows that I am ranked 82,628th in the world. So a lot of us must be sharing the same scores.
Gone is any impression that the game is selling slowly or not being commonly connected to Xbox Live. In its place I have a new understanding about what making it into the Top 10,000 really means. It's not the trophy of high-level performance that I read it to be. Good Mojo may be a more easily achievable accolade than I originally thought, but it is no sign of a flop.
In my story yesterday, I said that my winning of Good Mojo was a sign of "slow sales, low online adoption or some other peculiarity." That third choice was correct.


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