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|2012-03-12, 18:09
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alright, this is when i bump Natsume Shi to a 10/10 overall. I swear, episodes like these come along and they're so damn emotional but this series always LOVES starting the ending song before the actual ED video, which I think is a really good choice to make. This episode + ending song playing = manly tears were shed.
Really, it felt like last month was almost the weakest month for Natsume as a whole, and then this episode comes..and totally reminds me why this is my all time favorite series. Just beautiful.
|2012-03-12, 21:09
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I read this story in the manga so I knew what to expect but the anime did a fantastic job. I teared up a few times (which I don't think happened when I read the manga)
Loved Tanuma yelling at Natsume. Natsume still has issues not wanting to burden people.
Also I don't remember for sure, but I think the pictures in the closet was a scene the anime ended (unless my memory is faulty). I really liked that scene too.
|2012-03-12, 22:24
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kobe, Japan
This was obviously a powerful episode on so many levels, but I really appreciate the way the relationship between Natsume and Nyanko-sensei has evolved and the way it reveals itself here. It's the core relationship in the series but it doesn't get talked about much, and it's developed so far beyond what it was in the first couple of seasons.
|2012-03-12, 23:06
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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This episode was indeed emotionally powerful. I agree with Kanon when he characterizes this episode as one of the series strongest; it did everything right.
It really crept up on me without me even realizing. When Natsume recovered the photo and was looking at it I suddenly found myself a little teary-eyed. I did not expect that, but the love and longing he left was portrayed so genuinely I couldn't help but be moved.
I thought that the conflict between leaving behind memories because they are primarily painful to recall, or treasuring them because they are the only remaining part of the person to be wonderfully executed. In addition to moving me, it truly does make me think and reflect, and that's surely one of the biggest compliments you can pay a show.
|2012-03-13, 02:05
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User of the "Fast Draw"
On a side note....woo we got to see Taki again !
But really this was a great episode. I really didn't think we'd find out much about Natsume's parents at all, but we finally got some information. Probably would have been hit by the emotion even more if I didn't have a cold, but it still got to me.
It's a tough thing for Natsume being stuck like that. He's already forgotten so much so its almost easier to force himself to just try and forget the rest so it won't hurt. But all he was doing was hurting himself. Even though he's happy now doesn't mean he isn't hurting from the knowledge that he'll never know his mother and never see his father again. I'm glad that Tanuma and Nyanko managed to force him to face his feelings.
|2012-03-13, 03:21
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Just when I thought it had been a while since Natsume last had nightmares about his childhood... That was a beautiful episode, very moving in a lot of ways. Loved the bit about the photos of his friends, how Tohko looked so concerned about him (I'd like another episode focusing on the Fujiwara btw), how Tanuma made him snap out of his "must-not-burden-people" state of mind and actually got him to ask for help (and later permission to go to his house). And, of course, learning more about his true parents. Too many good things here.
|2012-03-13, 04:02
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I really loved this episode. I like that there weren't that many youkai tbh, since I'm not big on the youkai part of the show.
I can totally relate to Natsume. Its easier to forget if there is something we want but can't have; however, sometimes its worse to forget.
I really loved the interaction between Natsume and Tanuma the most. What can i saw, i mainly watch this show for that. Little things like how Natsume tugged Tanuma back to stop him from peeking in this closet make my day. MUST. FIND. MORE OF THAT.
But anyway, yeah i liked how Tanuma, who is usually a bit reserved and quite, yelled out Natsume and grabbed his shoulder and stuff. It really shows how much he cares for Natsume. A good friend knows how to snap you out of your funks. I have a friend who is just like Natsume in not wanting to burden anyone (actually i think he gets it from lots of manga and anime ;P) and as sort of like the Tanuma in our relationship, i understand why he feels like that, but it annoys me to death. The "not wanting to burden your" thing is more burdensome than what the actual thing is. Its usually something trivial too. lol i guess that's why Tanuma is my favorite character.
I was wondering tho, could Natsume have done something to that youkai trying to attack him? I saw season 1 and this one, but missed the ones in between, and all i recall is Nyanko coming to save Natsume.
|2012-03-13, 04:22
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Join Date: Mar 2011
He could have OHKO-punched it, like he often does when Nyanko is late to come to his rescue. I always love it when he does that, but he clearly wasn't in the mood here. He does it a bit in S1 too, mainly to Madara at the beginning XD
(Wait, you've only seen S1 and this one? What are you waiting for before watching the others? Especially S3 if you like Tanuma!)
|2012-03-14, 00:13
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I watched a lot of anime when i was younger, then kinda just fell out of until last year during college. We happened to have Netflix then, and it was really cold and rainy in February so I decided to check out Fruits Basket since i heard about it. I fell in love, and now I'm crazier about animes than before. I even started to read manga, which i never did before.
So is there a decent amount of Tanuma in S3? I read the previews of episodes on wikipedia and it seems interesting =)
|2012-03-14, 16:36
|Link #256
Socially Inept
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Retracing my steps.....
I gotta ask a question to all of you. After watching a lot of multiple season anime over the years is there any other anime that consistently puts out excellent episodes like this anime? I'm might have to rewatch the series in whole again but I literally can't think of a bad episode in this series.
What other anime out there is like this one in that it doesn't just throw away an episode dedicated to either a beach trip or some other cliche' like the class festival or some other overly used concept to muddle story flow in order to fill 20 mins.
Whoever runs the overall directing of this series over the years must be very proud to be able to say there are no half-assed episodes in this series. They are all emotionally powerful in some way. Not sure why I bring this up, but the notion just suddenly hit me after watching the latest episode and I thought they deserved some recognition for not letting a single episode go by without a lot of thought being put towards it.
|2012-03-14, 17:17
|Link #257
Seishu's Ace
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kobe, Japan
This definitely goes down as one of the best pure adaptations ever. It totally captures the feel and tone of the manga, yet subtly changes it for better transition to anime. It mixes in anime-original material that's so good there's no dropoff. Omori-sensei has done an amazing job with this from day one, and as you say, the consistency is amazing. Credit the mangaka, but credit the director and Brain's Base too.
|2012-03-15, 01:30
|Link #258
User of the "Fast Draw"
I have to agree that the Natsume series overall is one of the best quality per episode of any series I've seen. Every week I know that a good episode is going to come out that will make me care. I may have favorites, but that's not taking away anything from the others. Everyone involved with this series should be proud. This kind of consistent quality is hard for anyone to achieve and Natsume has done it over four seasons.
It's one reason why Natsume is one of my favorite series.
|2012-03-15, 02:15
|Link #259
Join Date: Mar 2011
Agreeing with everyone here.
btw, judging by how many volumes the anime has covered so far and the pace with which they're coming out, I estimate the fifth season to come around Fall 2013. I suppose that at this point, we don't have to worry about whether there'll even be a fifth season?
|2012-03-16, 12:05
|Link #260
reads too much
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: you know that's a great question.....
Apparently there is a theme park in Ikebukuro that is going to be serving Natsume Yuujinchou themed snacks, they look pretty tasty.
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One thing that's unusual from an East Coast perspective is the overt religiosity of Republican politics in Iowa. Caucus time here frequently finds the candidates vying for the role of most ardent defender of religious values — and Christian values voters trying to glean clues about which aspirant God prefers.
No one has been more aggressive — and divinely presumptuous — in his appeal to religious voters than Texas Governor Rick Perry.
In a new TV ad, Perry declares that "some liberals say faith is a sign of weakness. They are wrong. I think we all need God's help." That ad concludes: "I'm Rick Perry. I'm not ashamed to talk about my faith. And I approve this message."
During one speech last week, Perry implied, without quite saying as much, that he felt called by God to run for president. "I have basically been called to serve my country," he said on Wednesday in Urbandale. "That's what this election is about. It is not about me. It is about this country." He added: "Your country is calling you. At a matter of fact, your children are counting on you to answer the call. And the Lord said to the Prophet Isaiah, he said, 'Who shall I send? Who will go for us? And Isaiah held his hand up and said, 'Here I am. Send me.' Your country is calling you today. Your country is calling you to do your duty. And I would suggest and ask that you join me in this mission, that you hold up your hand and say, 'Here I am.'"
Campaigning in West Des Moines on Monday, US Representative Michele Bachmann said she had "over 200 pastor endorsements," which she called "probably the strongest level of support in the evangelical community here in Iowa."
"I have been going in churches all across Iowa speaking with people, and I think we are going to see a lot of congregations turning out," she said.
As he promotes his "faith, family, and freedom" message, former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum pushes back hard against the notion that religious values should not determine public policy.
"I hear this all the time from the left: 'Santorum, quit imposing your values on us,'" he said Friday in Marshalltown, claiming that this argument comes from secular liberals intent on imposing their own values on the country. "That's okay, because it is not based on any Biblical principles," he added sarcastically. "Ladies and gentleman, this is the cross-roads of American civilization in this election."
And as for voters? Well, a goodly number of those I talked to said they were looking for a candidate who had strong religious values — and that they planned to pray for guidance about whom to support.
Did they really think the Lord cares about who wins the Iowa caucuses, I asked? If so, why doesn't he give a clear, unmistakable sign?
The religious voters I interviewed were both good-natured about fielding questions from an obvious skeptic and insistent that the Deity did indeed have a favorite — even if they had not yet been able to discern it. At a Perry event in Boone, Iowa, George Ann Cleaveland, a mail sorter, told me she planned to pray on the matter of whom to vote for.
When I encountered her two days later at a Bachmann event in West Des Moines, Cleaveland she said she had done just that. And had God revealed his will to her?
She wasn't quite sure. "Bachmann keeps coming to mind, so I will probably stand up in the caucus" for her, she said. (God is apparently not one to follow the polls, at least not in the early contests.)
At a Santorum event in Polk City on Monday, Vicki DeValois, a pre-school teacher, said she felt sure God cared who won the caucuses.
"I think God definitely has a plan," she said. "He has a plan for everybody and anything."
Dave, her husband, said he didn't think God cares about things like the outcome of NFL games, but that he did believe God had guidance to give on the caucus choice.
"It may sound strange, but we pray and seek guidance on an issue like that," he said.
But if God really had a preference, why wouldn't he make it unmistakably clear?
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Honestly, it does sound strange to me — as strange as it probably sounds to Christian values voters to hear someone doubt that anyone is taking a divine interest in whom they support in the Iowa caucuses.
Here's the electoral issue for Perry, Santorum, and Bachmann once the campaign moves beyond the caucuses. Religious voters want more religion in politics, but many other voters are uncomfortable with excessive religiosity. That's one reason why the candidates who emerge as the religious voters' favorites in Iowa usually fall flat in New Hampshire and seldom if ever emerge as the nominee.
Oddly, the candidate who has probably struck the right balance is Mitt Romney, who professes an appreciation for faith without belaboring the point or holding forth about his faith. That, of course, is because Mormonism is viewed skeptically by evangelical voters; so sensitivity to a possible anti-Mormon backlash may have had the unintended effect of leaving Romney better positioned than his righter-wing rivals to appeal to moderates in the general election.
Meanwhile, here's an admirably consistent application of religious logic from Amy Davis of Polk City — one other members of the flock might want to factor into their own ruminations. Since all that happens occurs according to God's plan, Davis said, he must have wanted Barack Obama to be president.
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I'm the original poster and should make clear: I am not a law student at Golden Gate. I went to graduate school at the top school in my (not legal) field, where one "C" put a student on academic probation and two "C's" meant the student failed the quarter and was kicked out. I've done very well in my career. Meanwhile, the failing screaming brat who lives above me seems getting to be chance after chance at one of the worst law schools in the U.S. and I would like some who IS familiar with GGU Law's academic standards to tell me if I'm likely to have to deal with two (or more) years of this because the school seems to give failing students second chances and I want to know if it also gives third and fourth chances.


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Mounting evidence of global warming and increasing awareness of indoor air pollution have pushed green building into the mainstream with both the National Home Builders Association and the American Institute of Architects, which have identified it as a top priority in recent years.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- It's getting easier to be green.
A growing focus on Earth-friendly design, construction and operation is fueling a surge in green building activity in San Luis Obispo County and throughout the country.
"I think everyone is beginning to understand that global warming is real," said Polly Cooper, an architect and co-founder of San Luis Sustainability Group, a Santa Margarita-based architecture firm specializing in sustainable planning, ecological design and technology for residential and commercial facilities.
"We've been singing this song for a long time," Cooper said. "The chorus is finally beginning to develop."
Going green
Green building -- the practice of increasing the energy, water and materials efficiency of buildings and building sites to reduce the impact on human health and environment -- is no longer a fringe concept.
Mounting evidence of global warming and increasing awareness of indoor air pollution have pushed green building into the mainstream with both the National Home Builders Association and the American Institute of Architects, which have identified it as a top priority in recent years.
The data demonstrates that green building is on the rise. The U.S. Green Building Council -- a Washington, D.C.- based nonprofit that formulated the rigorous LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) point-based rating program, which is the industry standard -- counts 669 buildings with LEED status. That's up from 38 nationally in 2002 -- but just a small percentage of the 4,912 buildings currently in the process of certification, said Taryn Holowka, spokeswoman for the group.
"I have been in this business for 20 years, and I have been trying to convince people that this is the right thing to do," said Marilyn Farmer, a LEED-accredited professional and principal at Habitat Studio in San Luis Obispo. "All of a sudden -- within the last two years and even more so in the last year -- there have been huge changes, and green building is moving into the mainstream."
While there are no LEED-certified buildings in the county, there are several that plan to seek certification.
"We've seen a tremendous increase in interest recently in the county (in green building)," said Cooper, a LEED-accredited professional who was recognized by Natural Home magazine as one of the top 10 green architects nationally in 2005.
Among its many projects, San Luis Sustainability recently completed the green building for Congregation Beth David in San Luis Obispo and is working on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens, the Mountainbrook Community Church in San Luis Obispo and the planned structure for the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Luis Obispo County.
Local LEED Leaders
Elizabeth Scott-Graham, development and outreach director with the San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens, said that the organization hopes to attain gold LEED status eventually, the second-highest level of LEED certification.
"Sustainability is part of our mission. That's not just about planting native gardens, it extends to our buildings, which we are building to be as green as we can make it," said Scott-Graham.
The first phase of the botanical gardens is nearly complete and includes a 3,000-square-foot multipurpose room that has no heating system, she said. Instead, the building will use passive solar design to best take advantage of the local climate and sun without the use of mechanical devices. Other green practices include photovoltaic panels on the roof that will generate electricity for office equipment and lighting, recycling a significant portion of the construction waste and ensuring that none of the building materials will come from further than 350 miles away, Scott-Graham said.
The next phase of development, which will include a 16-acre garden, research center, visitor's center and multipurpose building, is scheduled to break ground in 2009.
"The green process may cost a little more to construct than an ordinary building," Scott-Graham said, "but our architects tell us our energy bill will be $6 (a year)."
But going green doesn't have to be more expensive, said Andy Pease, an architect and founder of Build It Green Consulting in San Luis Obispo. She is a board member at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and the LEED coordinator on the new site, which will break ground this fall.
"Does green building cost more? For us, no," said Pease, who said the church has budgeted $1.5 million for construction. "The thoughtfulness of the design means we don't need air conditioning and very little heat. We will orient the building due south so that we can take advantage of sunlight and utilize straw bale, an agricultural by-product, for good insulation."
Responding to demand
Several local developers are also catching on to the burgeoning trend of green building. Covelop Inc., a San Luis Obispo-based real estate investment and construction company, broke ground in late December in Grover Beach on a 16-unit condo project that is adhering to green building principles.
Brad Vernon, principal at Covelop, said he first went green at home and is now hoping to incorporate environmentally friendly elements to his developments.
"I'm a big advocate for green development. It feels good to do it and I think that it will add value for potential homeowners, particularly in a softer market where we have to find ways to offer something that no one else is offering," explained Vernon.
The units will stress indoor air quality by using low-emitting paint, cabinet and flooring materials and Energy Star appliances. The building process will also manage its construction waste by redirecting as much as possible away from a landfill into the production of other products, use passive solar design to increase energy efficiency and grow edible gardens among its many green plans.
Vernon estimates that the units will cost about 2 percent more to build than traditional construction. However, he hopes to recapture that difference when he sells the properties. Industry analysis demonstrates that green building on averages boosts a building's value by 7.5 percent and improves return on investment by 6.6 percent on average, according to McGraw-Hill Construction's "Green Building SmartMarket Report: 2006."
"I think it will all pencil out. It may cost a small amount more to buy upfront, but green housing is a lot less expensive to live in when you consider the energy efficiency," said Vernon. He is working with Leonard Grant Architect (LGA) in Pismo Beach to design his project.
Covelop is just one of several green residential projects being planned in the county, said Traci Adams, a junior designer and LEED-accredited professional at LGA. She is also working on a 10-unit town home development in Arroyo Grande and a 250-acre neighborhood development in Paso Robles.
In addition, LGA is working on a commercial development in Paso Robles, called The Marketplace at River Oaks, being developed by Estrella Associates. The Marketplace, which is expected to break ground this spring, will have 50,000 square feet of office and retail space, Adams said.
Plans for the project include waterless urinals, drought- resistant plantings, educating tenants on creating green tenant improvements and building with insulated concrete forms, which provide energy-efficient walls and lessen dependence on wood.
Increasing green resources
The push from individuals wanting to remodel, build or buy homes with environmentally friendly features is leading architects and developers to respond. For example, RRM Design Group, an architecture firm based in San Luis Obispo, expects its pool of LEED- accredited professionals to more than triple by year-end from the eight in San Luis Obispo currently, said Frank Thaxter, LEED project administrator at RRM. Twenty-eight professionals are preparing for LEED certification in the San Luis Obispo office, and 25 more are seeking accreditation at RRM's other California offices.
Local Web resources are also expanding. Green Building Pages, an online building materials database, which was started 10 years ago by Farmer of Habitat Studio, was recognized in 2006 for increasing consumer awareness nationally.
Meanwhile, SLO Green Build, a local nonprofit promoting city and county green building programs, is busy educating local officials about green design and construction, particularly in public buildings. The group, explained one of its founders, Mikel Robertson, has compiled green building guidelines on its Web site to provide homeowners, architects and developers a green checklist. It is also in the process of placing information kiosks about green materials and techniques in city buildings throughout the county.
"We are still at the first stage of educating people, but progress is definitely being made," said Robertson, who also co-founded Green Goods, a retail building supplies store in Atascadero.
"Green (building) has always made social and environmental sense," said Robertson. "Now, the economic bottom line is there, too."
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Suburban reps play key roles in debt ceiling storm
With hours to go before a potential government default, members of Republican leadership Monday, including Congressman Peter Roskam of Wheaton, were walking the marble halls of Congress, persuading members of the House to back a plan that would raise the debt ceiling and cut government spending.
While many ultimately came on board, two members of Illinois' suburban Republican delegation stood firm: Joe Walsh and Randy Hultgren.
Roll callHow suburban legislators voted on a House bill to raise the debt ceiling.
Judy Biggert, a Hinsdale Republican; Robert Dold, a Kenilworth Republican; Don Manzullo, a Rockford-area Republican; Peter Roskam, a Wheaton Republican.
Randy Hultgren, a Winfield Republican; Jan Schakowsky, an Evanston Democrat; Joe Walsh, a McHenry Republican
They were two of 66 Republicans to vote against the plan in the House, where the legislation passed by a 269-161 vote.
"The (Republican) whip team was active," said Walsh. "There were a number of folks in leadership positions or good conservatives that talked to and worked over each one of us."
While the McHenry tea partyer said he was never "hauled in" to House Speaker John Boehner's or Republican Leader Eric Cantor's office, "they put other guys in front of me who I always look up to and respect."
Roskam was one of them.
The three suburban Republicans -- Roskam, a member of Republican leadership, and Walsh and Hultgren, freshmen congressmen who came to Washington vowing to reform the way government does business -- represented the difficulty the Republican Party had in coming to a compromise to avoid a government default.
Last week, 14th District Congressman Hultgren was pulled aside by Boehner outside his office in the first-floor Capitol hallway.
"He wanted to talk to me, I wanted to talk to him," Hultgren said, noting he was able to voice concerns over earmarks and structural spending reform.
Still, the Winfield Republican noted, "I see he has the challenges of keeping our caucus together."
Monday, the party did just that, as House members of the "crisis-driven institution," as Roskam fondly calls Congress, reached compromise. The measure now heads to the Senate, where passage is expected.
"I know the whole Washington (mindset) is that something's gotta be cobbled together," Walsh said. "But we've all botched this in a way because we took our eyes off the debt crisis. This whole thing became August 2, August 2, August 2."
Yet as Walsh voted no because he wanted more cuts, Evanston Democrat Jan Schakowsky said the deal cut too much, protecting millionaires and billionaires. She said she has supported raising the debt ceiling in the past but she couldn't do so Monday.
"There has to be shared sacrifice," Schakowsky said. "There hasn't been so far."
Even those suburban members of Congress who voted for the package say the deal approved Monday is less than ideal.
"This bill is far from perfect, but it fundamentally changes the direction of spending in Washington," Roskam said in a statement.
Like Roskam, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin calls the deal "not perfect" but one that will avert an economic crisis.
While Durbin, a Springfield Democrat, called resistance from tea party members, "the kind of gridlock, the kind of extreme threat we don't need in American politics," Republican Sen. Mark Kirk said "it ultimately helped negotiations because they changed the entire question of the country from what new federal program do we need to how we're cutting spending."
Whether lawmakers' stances will have ramifications in the weeks and months ahead remains to be seen.
"I think (Republican leadership) understands," Hultgren said of his no vote. "I hope they do. I want them to understand, but more importantly I want my district to understand."
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tHe_pEsTiLeNcE wrote:TMC wrote:tHe_pEsTiLeNcE wrote:houston was at disadvantage at two positions and at you can make the case that they had the edge at two though that is debateable. Doesn't sound "undoubtably superior".
Houston was undoubtably superior... due to Hakeem. The rest of the teams were pretty even. Even Shaq admitted that.
agreed. though horry did so well that series he was compared to pippen
Yes he was. He was compared to Pippen because he even handled the ball that series and did great. If he hadn't been traded he could have continued that and turned into a star player!


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Here's the sign that El Monte's cheerleaders came up with all on their own after reading Fred's blog. They busted it out for Panthers coach Marc Paramo to see AFTER the Lions beat Rosemead last Friday.
By Aram Tolegian, SGVN
Some hard feelings still lingering over Friday's win by El Monte High School over Rosemead has prompted principals from both schools to get involved in an attempt to smooth things over.
Following El Monte's 50-34 win to spoil Rosemead's homecoming signs were unveiled by the Lions cheer team that mocked Rosemead coach Marc Paramo for comments he made to this newspaper leading up to the game that were later taken out of context on a blog posted on this newspaper's website.
Further adding fuel to the fire were accusations of some coaches not shaking hands following the game, foul language used by coaches during the game and several personal foul penalties called against Rosemead, including the ejection of one Panthers player.
"I'm not going to take anything away from their kids," Paramo said. "They kicked our butts. It kind of bothered me that here I am complimenting them and that sign comes up."
The sign or signs Paramo was referring were estimated to be 20×20-foot signs made by the El Monte cheerleaders and brought out following the game. The signs mocked Paramo's comments and made reference to "clown comments" and "broken play offense."
Leading up to the game, Paramo told this newspaper that El Monte's best play on offense was arguably the broken play, which eludes to the ability of Lions quarterback Brandon Martinez to make something out of nothing.
"I saw the signs," El Monte coach Joel Sanchez said. "I saw them after we were done and I was talking to reporters. I didn't think anything of it. It said "broken offense" and that's pretty much it. I don't know who got upset or anything because I was being interviewed by the media. By the time I got done, everyone was gone."
Paramo and Sanchez did shake hands following the game, but that may not have been the case for the assistant coaches.
"He told me good job and said have a good season," Sanchez said of Paramo's comments to him after the game.
But shortly after, Paramo was alerted to the signs and did not take kindly to them, feeling that his words were misunderstood and taken out of context.
"I didn't have anyone make them," Sanchez said of the signs. "I don't think they were offensive in any way, and that's not my call in any way. Whatever they (cheerleaders) make, that's not my call. I don't oversee what they write. Obviously, if they said something inappropriate, I wouldn't be happy with that."
While administrators tried to calm any ill will on Monday, both coaches were saying the issue was now dead and their focus were on this week's opponents.
For El Monte, that means a home game against Mountain View. The Lions are 5-2 overall and 2-0 in league. They are bidding for the school's first league title since 1979. Rosemead is 3-4 overall and 1-2 in league. The Panthers host Gabrielino in a game that will be key to both teams' playoff chances.
Aram's take: I cannot understand why El Monte's coaching staff and/or cheer team would take Rosemead coach Marc Paramo's quote so out of context. Most coaches I've spoken to who have played El Monte AGREE that the most dangerous about El Monte is QB Brandon Martinez on a broken play. For El Monte to take Paramo's comments and turn it into such a big deal is a bit ridiculous. To me, it's a real stretch to get offended by what he said and try to use it as motivation.


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In June 2009, McCall residents and newlyweds Isaac and Bjornen Babcock began an adventure of a lifetime, living in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness of central Idaho. For the next 13 months, the Babcocks videotaped their experience, documenting not only what it was like to trek through the largest roadless area in the lower 48 states, but also capturing stunning footage of the wildlife along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, including wolves, otters and migrating salmon.
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People are playing the Rams tonight just because they think it's a 'sharp' play or because Arizona is due to 'come back to earth'. Neither of these are sound reasons to make a bet. Handicap the match-up. How many offensive touchdowns do the Rams have this season?
Not disagreeing with you bro, but you have to look at everything when betting on football. Letdowns, lookaheads, shorts weeks etc.....it all adds up. Its never as easy as simply looking at stat sheets.
I like the points for INDY. I can't mess with NE. This team is just crazy at times.
Liking Cleveland a lot too.
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Alan Jacob McMullen, age 33 of Plymouth and formerly of Comfrey, died Sunday, July 29, 2012. A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, Aug. 6, at New Hope Church in New Hope. Private family burial was held Tuesday, Aug. 7, at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery in Comfrey. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Arrangements were with Sturm Funeral Home, Comfrey. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.
Alan was born to Richard and Susan (Sellner) McMullen of Comfrey on May 17, 1979, in Springfield. He attended St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School and Comfrey Public School, graduating in 1997. He then went to Ridgewater College in Willmar and graduated in 2000, from their Pre-Engineering Program. Alan attended Mankato State University and graduated in 2002, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked at Endura Tech, which later became BOSE, in Eden Prairie as a mechanical engineer up until the present. Alan was a member of the Delton Doers 4-H Club of Cottonwood County, participated in high school football and baseball and Ridgewater College football. He married Kirstin Hawes of Oakdale, on May 19, 2006.
Alan is survived by his wife, Kirstin; daughters, Adelynn, Noelle and Lydia; parents, Richard and Susan McMullen of Comfrey; brothers, Ryan (Miranda) McMullen and their children Kylee and Paige of Mountain Lake, Philip McMullen of Plymouth and Dale McMullen of Comfrey; and grandmothers, AnnaMae McMullen and Beverly Sellner, both of Comfrey. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, George Sellner and Donald McMullen.


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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 24, 2008) - Building a 14-point halftime lead and surviving a second half rally which cut that advantage to just three points, the ETSU men's basketball team picked up a win in its first non-conference road game of the season, downing in-state and former Ohio Valley Conference rival Tennessee Tech 78-65 Monday evening inside the Eblen Center.
A short-handed Buccaneer squad - now playing without senior guard Jocolby Davis (wrist/hand) and freshman Seth Coy (foot) who was injured over the weekend when a teammate stepped on his foot in practice - got a game-high 23 points from senior forward Kevin Tiggs (Flint, Mich.), 22 points from senior guard Courtney Pigram (Memphis), and junior guard Mike Smith (Vandalia, Mo.) picked up his second career double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds to pick up the win.
With the victory, ETSU improves to 3-2 on the year, while Tennessee Tech dropped to 3-1.
"Any win on the road is a good win," said ETSU head coach Murry Bartow, who picked up his 98th victory at ETSU since coming to Johnson City in 2003-04. "I was really proud of our guys. With Seth going down, Greg Hamlin and Isiah Brown really stepped up inside for us. And what can you say about Kevin, Courtney and Mike. They continue to play well and really help us."
While that trio spurred the offensive effort, the Bucs' defense was equally impressive, holding the Golden Eagles to 33 percent shooting from the floor and 22 percent from beyond the 3-point line. On the glass and in the paint, ETSU dominated 42-31 and grabbed 30 defensive boards to just 18 for Tennessee Tech. Offensively, the Bucs hit on 46 percent of their shots and were 78 percent from the foul line.
But even with the strong statistical numbers, the Bucs still had to battle for the win.
After getting the lead to 16 on an early bucket by Brown in the opening seconds of the second half, the Bucs were unable to keep the Golden Eagles down. After a basket by Smith made it 46-34 with 16:11 remaining in regulation, Tennessee Tech put together a 10-1 run to make it 47-44 with 11:15 remaining on the clock. However, from there Tiggs scored 10 of his 23 to stop the Eagle run and build the lead back to 13 at 67-54 with 3:34 left on the clock. The Bucs iced the game at the foul line at that point, and never allowed Tech to threaten.
The first half saw the Bucs put together arguably their best all-around 20 minutes of season. As a team, ETSU hit on 45 percent of its shots from the field, 50 percent from beyond the 3-point line and 79 percent from the charity stripe, all the while getting the job done defensively by holding the Golden Eagles to just 29 percent shooting from the floor and 16.7 percent from beyond the arc. On the boards, ETSU held a 25-16 advantage, including an edge of 7-5 on the offensive glass.
The ultimate result of those numbers for the Bucs was a lead of as many as 16 points twice, and a 40-26 advantage at the intermission.
For Tech, Daniel Northern led the way with 20 points, while Will Barnes and D.J. Lindsay pitched in 13 and 10 points, respectively.The Bucs will return to action Saturday on the road at Missouri Valley Conference foe Bradley. Game time in Peoria, Ill., is set for 8 p.m. (EST).


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New Mexico Online Graduate Programs (Masters, Phd's and Certificates)
What Are Online Graduate Degrees?
Online graduate programs offer students and working professionals the opportunity to earn masters and doctoral degrees completely online.
Earning a graduate degree online means students have the flexibility and opportunity to balance academic goals with family or career demands.
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Top 3 Reasons to Pursue Online Graduate Programs
There are many reasons a student may choose to pursue a graduate degree program online. Often times convenience and flexibility are factors that may influence the decision to select an online degree over a campus based program. But beyond the format decision, there are many other reasons students decide to continue their education.
According to the 2016 Online College Student Aslanian Market Research Report, the top 3 reasons are:
- New career (20% of respondents).
- Completing undergraduate/graduate education (15% of respondents).
- Keep up to date with skills and requirements of current job (14% of respondents).
What Types of Online Graduate Degrees Are There?
Online graduate degrees include online masters programs, online graduate certificates and online doctoral degree programs, there are also different features that can determine what type of degree you may pursue.
- Types may be defined by the subject you are pursing, Master of Arts (MA), MBA, DNP (doctor of nurse practitioner), Masters in Counseling Psychology, etc.
- Accelerated programs - some schools offer accelerated programs where students are required to dedicate more time in a shorter window to graduate sooner. For example, our sponsored school, Northcentral Universityoffers an accelerated MBA that allows students to graduate in as little as 12 months
- Bridge programs - some schools offer programs that combine earning multiple levels of degrees at once. When taken together, these degrees are earned faster than when taken separately. Many nursing programs are offered this way. For example an BSN to DNP. or an RN to MSN
- Direct entry programs - Direct entry programs are also found in the nursing arena. For students who are looking to enter into a new career such as nursing and have an undergraduate degree in a different subject, there may be specialized programs that prepare the student for this transition.
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The first step in determining credibility for any school is to determine if the graduate school is accredited or not. Check to see if the online school is regionally accredited. Not all online schools are regionally accredited—though the vast majority are. Beyond the school being accredited, students should also research if their program of interest has specific programmatic accreditation. If the answer is yes, it is a good idea to lean toward those schools that have that specific graduate program accreditation.
Degrees earned from regionally accredited online schools are just as respected and accepted as degrees earned from traditional graduate schools.
Is Accreditation Important for Online Degrees?
Some online graduate schools are completely devoted to web-based learning and offer online graduate programs exclusively. Other universities may make their traditional programming available as an online graduate degree. Regardless of which type of school is offering the program you are interested in, it is important that you confirm that the school is regionally accredited. Why is accreditation important?
Among many reasons, two stand out as very important:
- Funding:As a grad student, you will not be eligible for federal funding if the school you are attending is not an accredited online graduate school. Main types of financial aid include the Pell Grant, the Federal Perkins Loan, and Stafford Loans. For example, as a grad student, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 per year through the Federal Perkins Loan.
- Quality of education:Accrediting agencies exist to ensure schools provide a quality education to students. Online Graduate Programs that are not accredited will not have the benefit of this oversight.The U.S. Department of Education recognizes several regional accrediting agencies, as well as the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
GradSchools.com partners with only accredited schools so you can be comfortable searching our site for your online graduate degree.
The 2016 Online College Student Aslanian Market Research Study reported that more than two-thirds of graduate students feel their online graduate program was worth the investment of their time (73%) and money (69%).
How Do I Choose an Online Graduate School?
With the variety of online graduate programs, there are a few features you might evaluate when choosing with online graduate school to attend. These are:
- Decide how specialized you want to be. For example, you may want to keep your options open and simply pursue an MBA. Or, you may want to get more specific and pursue an MBA that focus' on Marketing or some other are of Business.
- What are you going to use the degree for? If your desire is to focus on research it may be more appropriate to pursue accredited Online Doctoral Programs vs an Online Masters programs
- Are you looking for an accelerated program or program that may accept life experience for credits? Ask colleges you are interested in if they offer these options
- Do you want to avoid taking entrance exams such as the GRE or GMAT? Look for schools that advertise their programs as such
- Look for fully accredited online colleges and universities
Beyond the fields of study listed above, the 2016 Online College Student Aslanian Market Research Report also reports the following as the top 11 most popular online graduate program majors:
Most Popular Accredited Online Graduate Programs
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M.S.N., Msc, DNP, PhD
MA, MS, Phd, DBA
M. Ed., M.S., EdD, PhD, Graduate Certificates, Post Master's Certificate
M.S., DBA, MBA, DIT, PhD
M.A., M.S., PhD, Ed.D, Graduate Teaching Certificate
PhD, PsyD, MA, M.A.I.O.P., MIOP,MS, Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Applied Research
MS, MIS,MSIS, MBA, MBA/MSISM, Doctor of Computer Science
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MS, MA, Advanced Certificate
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EdD,PhD, EdM, MS, MA
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About half of psychologists had a master's degree in 2013 but another one-third of these workers had a doctoral degree. Those with a doctoral degree had an average annual wage that was 46 percent higher than that of psychologists with a master's degree.
Are All Online Graduate Programs Formatted the Same?
Online graduate programs are not all formatted the same way. A traditional graduate school may offer 'live' classes at one of their campuses that online students can 'attend' by logging in synchronously (at the same time) to be able to participate. Or, a completely online grad school may have asynchronous course material where students pace themselves. There could also be a mixture of these two formats. Ultimately, each university, whether it is a brick and mortar graduate school or an online graduate school, has different ways of formatting their online grad programs.
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How online is the graduate program?
Some programs may be entirely online (100%), while others may be partially online, which might entail campus visits, residency or intensives. (e.g. online MFT programs).
How long to complete an online degree?
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So I'm sure you all know Teresa Cano... The one and only Miss Garden Antqs Vintage... The hostess with the mostest every Spring and Fall in Warrenton Texas where she sets up her booth full of fabulousness, and hosts the infamous BLOG PARTY.
The divine Miss T has outdone herself this time... Past parties have featured book signings with Sue Whitney of JUNK MARKET STYLE fame, Stan Williams with his book THE FIND, and bloggers like Corey Amaro of Tongue in Cheek, Elizabeth Maxson of Elizabeth House, Debbie Dusenberry of Curious Sofa, Carol Spinski of Raised In Cotton, and the lovely Zita of Mlle Magpie blog all making appearances. You just never know who you'll find yourself standing next to.
Signing her book WHERE WOMEN CREATE this time is none other than JO PACKHAM. GINA GALVIN of PEACOCK PARK will be there doing a signing as well. And if that isn't enough to get you excited, Carol of COOKIE DUMONDE will be selling her fab sweets.
Aaaannnnddddd.... There's a contest for the most creative NAME TAG so get your thinkin' caps on and get busy creating a fabulous name tag to wear to the party.
The party starts on Sunday the 28th at 6pm at Teresa's booth next to Zapp Hall in Warrenton. If you can't find it just listen for lots of loud laughing!
GO HERE to get more details on the Spring BLOG PARTY hosted by Miss T herself.
See you there!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Don't Be Tardy For The Party
So I'm sure you all know Teresa Cano... The one and only Miss Garden Antqs Vintage... The hostess with the mostest every Spring and Fall in Warrenton Texas where she sets up her booth full of fabulousness, and hosts the infamous BLOG PARTY.
Posted by sweetpea at 2:14 PM
14 comments:
- Attic Rat said...
Ouch!! This is so painful! I won't be able to get up there until March 30. I went to the blog party this last Fall and enjoyed it immensely!
Wish I could be there!
- March 10, 2010 at 3:06 PM
- trash talk said...
Lots of laughing and the sound of wine being poured, right? Can't wait to see you!
- March 10, 2010 at 6:38 PM
- Sweet Repose said...
Some day I'll get there, it's such a busy time of year for me right now, just can't get away...have some fun for me, OK...
- March 10, 2010 at 11:34 PM
- time-worn interiors said...
I'm gettin excited!
- March 11, 2010 at 9:51 AM
- Chrissy said...
Oh your a tease...I wish!! You guys get all the good stuff! Have fun(buggers)! All the best,Chrissy
- March 11, 2010 at 11:52 AM
- Anne - Fiona and Twig said...
I wouldn't miss it for the world! :-)
- March 11, 2010 at 11:17 PM
- Garden Antqs Vintage said...
Aaaannnnddddd.... one more Aaaannnnddddd.... the great girls from Texas Live mag will also be there doing another shoot for their magazine, you know the one we were all in from the October shows. I haven't announced this because I've been so busy, so you're the first to hear about it!! Can't wait...
- March 12, 2010 at 10:12 AM
- sweetpea said...
T, I saw that on their site! Congrats my dear. Only one word for you...
- March 12, 2010 at 10:21 AM
- vignette design said...
We are coming the 31st from California! I can't wait to stop in an say hi! Probably should have left the 29th, Darn! We were wondering about carts! Do they sell little carts to carry around your purchases?
Wish I could attend the party. Sounds like fun!
- March 12, 2010 at 5:56 PM
- sweetpea said...
gosh I'm not sure about carts, maybe in Warrenton. I look forward to meeting you, wish you could come to the party!
- March 12, 2010 at 10:07 PM
- tarnishedandtattered.blogsot.com said...
Rub in why don't ya! I just got Jo's book & it rocks! Man, those girls studio's are amazing. I know you guys will have a blast at the party. I'll be there in the fall tho! Lisa
- March 15, 2010 at 5:38 PM
- ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage and Junkologie said...
So bummed I won't be making it this time around! Have a great time!!
- March 16, 2010 at 10:32 PM
- BeeSwanky said...
WOW - Tent H is where it is all happening at Marburger and that is where I will hit first thing on Tuesday Morning. I look forward to seeing you at the blog party! Bee Blessed!
- March 22, 2010 at 12:33 AM
- terra @ willowsgrace.blogspot.com said...
Just wanted to say that you have the most beautiful pictures of vignettes on your blog. I definitely am becoming a follower. Just love your sweet demeanor in your writing too. You seem like such a dear soul. Blessings to you. Terra
- June 18, 2010 at 1:27 AM


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Is walking a good pregnancy exercise?Walking is a great, safe exercise for mums-to-be. It's an ideal way to make sure that you're getting the exercise you need in pregnancy.
Brisk walking works your heart and lungs (ACPWH 2010, Nascimento et al 2012, NHS Choices 2013), without jarring your knees and ankles. It's also a free activity that you can easily incorporate into your daily life, so you'll be more likely to keep it up (Nascimento et al 2012).
For extra motivation, go for walks with friends and family. This can help to pass the time and encourage you to walk for longer stretches.
How can I prepare for walking in pregnancy?If you walked regularly before being pregnant, keep doing it (ACPWH 2010). If you're new to walking, start with a short, 15-minute comfortable stroll, three times a week (Nascimento et al 2012).
Once you've got into the habit of walking regularly, you can build up to faster, 30-minute walking sessions, four or more times a week (Nascimento et al 2012, NHS Choices 2013, Wright 2010). If you have a high fitness level you can walk for longer than that. Just be sure to slow down or stop if you feel overtired, unwell, or feel any pain. Your body will generally be able to tell you when it's time to stop.
If you're short on time, incorporate walking into your daily routine. So walk short distances rather than drive, take the bus only part of the way, or use your lunch break to get outside and stretch your legs.
Wear sunscreen and a hat if you're walking on a sunny day, and take a bottle of water with you to help prevent dehydration. Being dehydrated can raise your body temperature, and overheating isn't good for you or your baby.
How long should I walk for?NHS guidelines recommend walking for 150 minutes a week in pregnancy, which is a 30-minute walk, five times a week (Start 4 life nd). If you only walk now and then, you won't get the benefits of regular exercise.
Try to be active every day. But if you really can't manage that, any walking will still be of some benefit to you.
While you're walking, you may want to try doing your pelvic floor exercises.
How should I adapt my walking throughout pregnancy?First trimester
You won't need to stray too far from your usual walking habits. Wear walking shoes or comfortable trainers, to give your feet the support they need. When you're walking, place your heel on the ground first, and then roll on to your toes, rather than placing your feet flat on the ground.
If it's hot and humid outside, give brisk walking a miss, or slow your pace. Or try another form of exercise, such as swimming.
Second trimester
You will probably feel more energetic now than you felt in your first trimester, and walking may seem easier. You may even be able to increase the distance that you walk. However, you may feel more unwieldy now that your bump is starting to show.
Keep your back straight, your head and chin level, and your eyes on what lies ahead. You can swing your arms to aid balance and intensify your workout, if you like. Keeping a good posture when you walk will ensure that you don't strain your back.
You may notice that the way you walk is changing now, and you may waddle slightly. This is because your body is adjusting to all the changes that are happening to you (Limberry and Gilleard 2000). Your hips and ankles are doing a lot of the work, so they may ache if you overdo things (Foti et al 2000). Listen to your body, and don't walk to the point of exhaustion (OTIS 2010).
If you're struggling to carry on a conversation while you're walking (ACPWH 2010), slow down a bit, or consider walking for shorter periods.
Third trimester
Keep walking for as long as you can, though you may want to avoid steep or uneven paths that could put you off-balance. If you have any pelvic or back pain while walking, talk to your midwife or doctor. They may refer you to a physiotherapist.
Last reviewed: October 2013
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Limberry JK, Gilleard W, 2000. The stance phase of walking during late pregnancy. Temporospatial and ground reaction force variables Clinics in Sports Medicine 95(3):247-253
Nascimento SL, Surita FG, Cecatti, JG. 2012. Physical exercise during pregnancy: a systematic review. Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 24(6), 387-394
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Oken E, Ning Y, Rifas-Shiman SL. 2006. Associations of physical activity and inactivity before and during pregnancy with glucose tolerance. Obstet Gynecology 105(5):1200-1207
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Sorensen TK, Williams MA, I-Min L, et al. 2003. Recreational physical activity during pregnancy and risk of preeclampsia. Hypertension 41:1273
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