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Hayate no Gotoku - Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Anime Speculation for Manga Readers
This thread is for the experienced Hayate no Gotoku manga readers who are watching the "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" anime. The purpose of this thread is to allow free discussion of theories and speculation over the Hayate no Gotoku - Can't Take My Eyes Off You anime series, it therefore will contain unmarked spoilers.
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How are we suposed to know what have been show in the anime before?
I don't know what was shown in s2 or movie and was for exemple surprised someone knew about ruka but not athena. I find it pretty hard to those who have read the manga and just jumped into s3.
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Even if they say manga reader spoiler... it's not like we know anything about what's going to happen using the manga knowledge.... At the same time, I don't know about you guys but nothing in these last two episodes have inspire me to think ahead... maybe all that will change with Hina?
Nagi fans would love this season though.
...oh, here's a good speculation- do you think that maybe after this season they'll change the studio to AIC, A-1 or even just back to JC staff ?
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Overall, I'd agree this season is aimed primarily at manga readers. It has lots of little teasers and shout outs to the current manga that anime only watchers are just confused by, and of course a lot of character relationships have changed from early in the manga/Season 2.
So yes, they skipped Golden Week and everything else with Athena but she could still (And probably will.) appear in this season. If it's like anything else so far there will be some kind of spoiler as to what happens after she got her power back but without explaining anything because.
HnG doesn't have a good animation track record. It keeps changing studios because it doesn't do very well and they don't want it anymore! The movie, strange as it was, was the first real success in the animation realm and the main reason we're getting this gutsy new season with original content and quality animation. (Not liking the character designs is fine, but the animation quality is leagues ahead of anything else this series has gotten.)
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The decision is not entirely up to JC Staff or Manglobe, it's the production committee and the people sponsoring the project that are the ones calling the shots- the studios are the 'workers' so to speak.
The first season was played as a children show so dvd/bd sales wouldn't have mattered. Last I've check, the second season had an average of 6-7k sale... I've seen Animes with less numbers get sequels all the time. And don't forget that even if the BD/dvd sales aren't stellar, as long as the manga sale rises thanks to the exposure, it can still be considered a success.
Even still, I don't see how not giving the fans what they've patiently waited years for is any good business strategy....[joking] Not that it would matter because they struck with the Manglobe curse [/joking]
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|2012-10-18, 14:33
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But the reason for this thread is because the plot that has happened in the manga that was not shown in either previous anime cannot be discussed in the anime episode threads. So people familiar with the manga (past what was covered in the previous anime) can discuss their speculation about how this fits into the manga timeline here.
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To be fair though, most of the stories are oneshots that have no solid place on the timeline so they could be moved around and transfer here and there.
My whole stance on it is that it's not really any major issue- But I just thought that they said this was going to be all original so I was expecting an original story for Hinagiku as well, that's all.
|2012-10-23, 02:18
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I recall the first anime series, which I watched first before reading the manga, and I noted in my blog that at times, the flow of the story seemed off at times. Commenters to my blog posts would often tell me that the reason for this perceived story flow problem was due to the production company shifting around manga stories so that they were told in a different order, sometimes reaching way out in the manga to grab a story and shoehorn it into the current anime story, just because it was a oneshot gag chapter (or a gag story only a few chapters long).
Episode 3 further disappointed me because it pretty much killed the notion of Hina still living at the apartment-house since Hina didn't know Ruri. That would also suggest that Athena, as Ah-tan, is no longer there either.
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Essentially, what was said about this season was that it was going to hold NO lasting relevance at all. "New anime original material" means "it has no bearing on the manga storyline", and it was even untrue for ep3, which was a poor conversion of an existing small manga arc for Hina.
I think it's pretty clear: Hata doesn't want the main storyline to progress, he's trying to prolong the story with as much filler as he can get away with.
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The worst part is that it's not really funny, it's not really relevant to the manga story line, it's full of really terrible things like Ruka's monologues and most egregious of all, the character art is really ugly.
Half the reason I read Hayate is because the characters are cute (whether it be the old designs or the new).
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I'll risk a guessing at how this season will develop. Let's consider the facts we have:
1. a few "items" were found at America that probably belonged to Nagi's father (a.k.a. Shin Hayek)
2. a mysterious girl appears looking for a "treasure handed down throughout the Sanzenin family", the Black Camellia
3. she probably isn't acting on her own, as there seems to be a master mind commanding her
3. Nagi's father stole the "Sanzenin family's treasure" and supposedly died on a car crash in Las Vegas years ago
4. Nagi will be at Las Vegas on September 25th. It's unclear if Hayate and the others went with her, but we know that something will happen there.
So, putting all this together, we have the Season 3 main storyline clear as water.
The Sanzenin family somehow owned the Black Camellia and it was passed from generation to generation until Shin Hayek, Nagi's father, stole it and fled to America. There, he died on a car crash and no one heard of him or the Black Camellia ever since. On September 18th, 2005, the police supposedly found many items that belonged to Shin Hayek, one of them probably being the infamous sword (which, considering the Shirosakura, much likely is also made of crystal or a similar "fragile" material, thus explaining why it couldn't be shipped to Japan due to the risks of breaking it). A mysterious someone, aware of all this (and most likely believing to be the rightful owner of the Black Camellia) sends Tsugumi Ruri, the "Princess Camellia", to act as an undercover agent, get close to Nagi and find an opening to get the Black Camellia and take it to her master.
What happens next is a bit unclear, but that sure gives this season a very interesting plot to work with. We know of two things: first, Nagi and maybe the others – I just can see this coming – will go to America to retrieve the "mysterious" items. Somehow, Nagi will lose something very important in the process and also Hayate will not be his butler anymore (perhaps both things are the same?).
And the climax of the season will probably be, of course, a direct confrontation between the wielders of the Shirosakura and the Black Camellia. How could it be any different?
I elaborated it a little more in my blog, but this is the general outline, I think.
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Fans of AMC's "The Walking Dead" have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of a major villain from Robert Kirkman's graphic novels. On Sunday, the Governor finally makes his debut, but don't expect a mustache-twirling, cartoonish baddie.
"He's quite complex," actor David Morrissey told me outside the press room at San Diego Comic Con in July. "Tough times call for tough decisions and tough people, and he's a tough one. He's building a secure community that has certain rules and he'll enforce them."
In "Walk With Me," airing at 8 p.m. Oct. 28, the Governor and his men bring Michonne (Danai Gurira) and Andrea (Laurie Holden) to their enclave of Woodbury, but neither woman trusts him immediately. That's probably wise. "Whoever he's with, he's playing that game," Morrissey said. "He's very devious."
Morrissey talked more about taking on the iconic role during a roundtable interview with a group of reporters.
The Governor is a highly anticipated character. What were your feelings creating the role?
I was a big fan of the show. I've known Andy [Lincoln] for a long time so I watched the show with interest and fell in love with it. And also in the pilot was another great friend of mine, Lennie James, who plays Morgan. ... I just loved it. I think it's a real grown-up show. It's got at its heart that sense of human survival and what we would do in that situation. So it was great.
Joining has been a blast; I've loved every minute of it. I was very nervous before we started, but I have to say I always am though. I always feel that sense of responsibility walking into any job. I knew this had a big fan base so that was a little different. But the minute I walked on set that was all gone. I just had to do my job and I was welcomed by the cast and crew, who are fantastic. ... It's a great show to be on.
Were you aware how loathed the Governor is?
Yeah, but I'm good with "loathed." [Laughs.] I think you don't ignore him; that's the good thing. He's a great character. You're taking the spirit of the book and putting it up there onscreen. I think sometimes the devil gets all the best tunes, so it's fun. I'm just enjoying being him. There's a complexity to him as well. I think for me reading Robert's book, which is fantastic, which is "The Rise of the Governor." It's a great book. That's very much the person I'm playing.
Aside from reading "The Rise of the Governor," what else did you do to reach for that deep evil?
For me it was looking at what man has been through in the past. There's a book called "The Black Death and the Transformation of the West" that's all about the plague in the 1300s, which is a great read and really very prescient to the world [our characters] live in. There's a book called "The Things They Carry" by Tim O'Brien, which is all about Vietnam and the hell that those guys went through. Human nature, life being in a hellish condition, there are a lot of places out there that one can grab hold of for inspiration. I read a lot of that. "1984" is a great book to read about human psychology and how we sort of suppress people.
But the thing I did was read the scripts they delivered to me, that was the best thing. [Laughs.] When they started coming in I was like, "This is fantastic." We have a great writing team and they do all that work for you ...
Are Merle Dixon and the Governor pals?
You're going to have to wait and see. That's the one answer I have prepared. [Laughs.] You'll just have to watch.
Do you appreciate that you're not the only Brit on the cast?
I do appreciate that, yeah. ... But I've worked all over the world and actors, they tend to look after each other. It was really great coming in and everybody just sort of looked after me. There's been a lot of solidarity from the actors, and not just because of what country they come from. And the crew and the producers have been part of that as wel
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Carrying a faded black and white photo of his 1950 graduating class that includes an image of the late Severo Antonelli, founder of the photography and graphic design school that bears his name in Erdenheim, 92-year-old Dominic Loschiavo shared his thoughts about the school at a 75th Antonelli Institute alumni celebration on Aug. 11.
Loschiavo, who studied under Antonelli from 1948-50, mixed with alumni and faculty at an outdoor barbecue and spoke affectionately of his mentor as "a true professional who would not just rubber-stamp classmates through. He had his name and reputation behind this place," said Loschiavo, a South Philadelphia resident.
Antonelli Institute was founded in 1938 in Philadelphia by the internationally renowned photographer and artist Severo Antonelli. A major futurist and photographer, Antonelli brought to the school his reputation as one of the leading photo-picturalists in the U.S. On two occasions, Antonelli's photographs were exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution in the largest one-man photography exhibition ever held at that institution.
His work is also part of the permanent collection at Woodmere Art Museum, where an exhibit kicking off the 75th anniversary was on display along with student images in January. Following World War II, the school's reputation attracted veterans, like Loschiavo, seeking training in photography.
"I attended on the GI bill, like so many World War II vets. His mission was to train us for careers outside of the military," said Loschiavo, who went on to become a staff photographer at Boeing Helicopters and a staff photographer with the City of Philadelphia during the Rizzo years.
"I photographed Rosa Parks, worked with Jane Golden at the Mural Arts Program and even took photos of Queen Elizabeth's visit to Philadelphia. I still have a photo of the Queen and Andrew Wyeth," he said.
Thought to be the oldest living graduate of the school, which was originally located at 4th and Chestnut Streets in center city, Loschiavo chatted as his wife, noted artist Doree Loschiavo, stood by his side. "There was no accreditation program back then, but he (Antonelli) was very particular about who was graduated. It was his reputation on the line," Loschiavo said.
Antonelli Institute is now licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools. The school is authorized to grant Associate in Specialized Technology degrees by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Program Services. The school relocated to its present site on Montgomery Avenue in Erdenheim in 1996.
Antonelli Institute President John Hayden said students attending the school today learn to shoot in film and use a dark room in their first semester before getting into the digital world. "It's important for them to slow down and learn the craft and settings, so they get it right in the digital medium. Companies don't want to pay for a lot for post-production work, and we are all about preparing students for the real world," Hayden said, as he milled with alumni who came back to tell of their experiences.
South Jersey resident Serena Star, 24, who graduated in 2010, has made a name for herself in the boudoir niche of fashion photography. "Not only did they teach us the nuts and bolts about photography, but they taught us about business and how to stand out from the competition. It was very competitive here," said Star.
Hayden noted that 2013 Graphic Design graduate Jordan Kolb received the top scholarship of $10,000 in the Philly Ad Club 2013 Philly Futures Scholarship. Mt. Airy resident Corwin Prescott, 25, was getting ready to head out to Alaska the following day on his quest to shoot a model in every state in America. "I'm at 42 states and going strong. I raised $16,000 on Kickstarter to fund the project," said the 2010 graduate.
With four degrees under her belt and a career in clinical psychology as a foundation, Chestnut Hill resident Michelle Spencer, 57, graduated this year after her two-year course of studies. While Spencer is exploring creative images in her studio in Media, she is also looking to marry her psychology background to help individuals suffering with depression deal with their illness through photography.
"This place is so impressive because the faculty members are also working in the field. They have street credibility," she said, as Andrew Simcox, Lead Photography Instructor and Career Services Coordinator, came over to take some photos.
"This is a great event. Anytime you can reconnect with the graduates and see their successes is a great way to get even more excited about what we do here," said Simcox, who has been on staff since 1997 but who also is a sought-after freelance photographer on nights and weekends. A graduate of Antonelli Institute, Simcox went on to a successful career in photojournalism.
Ed Zawora, Lead Graphic Design Instructor and Career Services Coordinator, another Antonelli graduate, has worked at the school since 2006. He was all smiles as balloons bobbed and the smell of hot dogs wafted from the nearby grill.
"It's amazing to see the students and hear their success stories and to hang out with them in a casual environment," said Zawora.
Zawora is the recipient of two awards this year. He was just recognized as a 2013 Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators (PAPSA) Outstanding Instructor of the Year and is about to receive the 2013 Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) Commitment to Education Award.
"We also have two other PAPSA Outstanding Instructors of the Year – Bob Golding in 2011 and Drew Simcox in 2004. We are proud of our long history of outstanding faculty that goes all the way back to Severo Antonelli. I am also proud to claim both Drew and Ed as alumni," said Hayden. "We are also about to be recognized as a 2013 ACCSC School of Excellence. This follows up having been recognized as an ACCSC School of Merit in 2008 and an ACCSC School of Distinction in 2003. So, we have a long tradition of quality."
As Loschiavo was leaving, he paused a moment and talked about the late Severo Antonelli and Antonelli Institute. "I'm proud of what I was able to do in my career, and Severo would have been proud of the legacy he left behind and the many students who got their start here," he said. "It's a special place."
Antonelli Institute is at 300 Montgomery Ave., Erdenheim. Call 215-836-2222 or visit www.Antonelli.edu about classes and upcoming exhibits.
Barbara Sherf is a personal historian, writer and amateur photographer. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 215-233-8022.


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NORWALK, Iowa —
About 20 horses were running loose in Norwalk Monday morning after they escaped from the pasture.
It happened around 6 a.m. in a field near Highway 28 and Army Post Road.
Des Moines police officers, the horses owner Jeff Raun and several other volunteers were trying to catch the horses. By 10 a.m., they had found 18 of the 20 horses.
Raun is still looking for the rest of his horses and is asking for help.
"Everyone of them is catch-able but it takes a person who is good with horses. If you are truly good with horses and want to join us, you're welcome to join us, but you better be good with horses," said Raun.
Raun said he does not know how his horses got out. Later in the day, Raun told KCCI that had found all of the missing horses.


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There will be blowouts and buzzer-beaters, upsets and overtimes. There will be shouts of joy and screams of agony, followed by tears and more tears. And you just know there will be expressions of faith.
The First Four behind us, the NCAA tournament Thursday begins its journey to the Final Four, promising hoops at its pulsating best.
No matter how superb the tournament is — and it will be fantastic — it won't come close to being the tournament it might have been.
For as much as I love March Madness in the 21st century, and I have plenty of company here, this is where I hate the influence of the NBA.
I understand the intent of the NBA rule that insists players be at least 19 years old and one year beyond high school graduation before becoming eligible for the draft. It's designed to give young men another year of physical and mental maturity — while "developing" in college.
But the result is our most gifted players using college as a layover to the NBA. This hurts the college game and punishes its signature tournament. Watching the NCAAs reminds us what we're missing.
We're missing Blake Griffin, who would be a senior at Oklahoma, which isn't in the tournament but would have been.
We're missing Kevin Love, who would be a senior at UCLA, which slipped into the tournament but likely would have been a top-four seed.
We're missing Derrick Rose, who would be a senior at Memphis, which is in the tournament but would have been a serious contender — especially if Rose were joined by Tyreke Evans, who would be a junior in the same backcourt.
We're missing John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins, who would be sophomores at Kentucky — and Jonny Flynn and Wesley Johnson, who would be seniors at Syracuse.
How's this for an all-tournament team without any of the aforementioned: center Greg Monroe, who would be a junior at Georgetown; power forward Derrick Favors, who would be a sophomore at Georgia Tech; small forward DeMar DeRozan, who would be a junior at USC; big guard Evan Turner, who would be a senior at Ohio State; and point guard Jerryd Bayless, who would be a senior at Arizona?
There's no room for O.J. Mayo, who would be a senior at USC, or Michael Beasley, who would be a senior at Kansas State.
That's 15 superior talents who could have been participating in March Madness but happen to be earning paychecks in the NBA. Who can blame them? Maybe they needed the money. It's almost certain they neither needed nor wanted college.
They shouldn't have to go. Most of the best players in today's NBA entered the league immediately after high school or after a brief pit stop in college. Kobe Bryant didn't go to college. Neither did LeBron James nor Kevin Garnett nor Dwight Howard.
Rose bided time for a year, following in the footsteps of Kevin Durant (one year at Texas) — though both likely would have bypassed college altogether if not for the age restriction.
Which means none would have experienced the NCAA tournament. And that would be OK, perhaps even preferred. Leave the tournament to those who want to be in college.
Major League Baseball has no age restriction, opting to allow players to turn pro out of high school or after three years of college. That's fair to the schools, the franchises and the individuals. And the process takes nothing away from the College World Series.
Why can't the NBA do the same?
The NBA Players Association hopes to use the upcoming collective bargaining agreement to rescind the age restriction. It's accepted that the vast majority won't duplicate the success of Kobe or LeBron or KG or Durantula. It's also accepted that 18 is the age of consent, freeing people to choose their own path.
Abolishing the age restriction would diminish the level of pure talent in college, but it would be offset by much greater continuity.
Rather than relying on rentals to be replaced after the tournament, coaches could actually build programs. Annual development could beget overall improvement, begetting depth and quality.
We'd have more teams like Duke, led by seniors Nolan Smith and Kyle Singler. And Purdue, led by seniors JuJuan Johnson and E'Twaun Moore.
We'd have a deeper pool of seniors and juniors, players such as BYU's Jimmer Fredette, Kansas State's Jacob Pullen and Wisconsin's Jordan Taylor.
Folks like me, not knowing or caring what's missing, could simply enjoy what we have.
Here's hoping those flashing across our TV screens the next 21/2 weeks can make us forget what might have been.
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Lamb's 'Wishin and Hopin' takes us back to '64
Norwich — Behind Norwich Free Academy's Cranston Hall on Friday, the buff-and-polished parked cars were vintage. The assembled kids looked like proper 1960s Catholic-school students — the boys in maroon blazers, ties and slacks, and the girls decked out in classic jumpers — hanging out at recess. The nuns looking on were dressed in full habit.
This is the feature-film world of "Wishin' and Hopin'," Wally Lamb's best-selling novella set in 1964. Synthetic Cinema International, based in Rocky Hill, is shooting the movie adaptation of this tale of 10-year-old Felix's life during one Christmas season in fictional Three Rivers, Conn.
Friday was the second of a 23-day shoot in and around Norwich.
Wyatt Ralff, who had a small role in "Moonrise Kingdom," portrays Felix. The starriest names, though, are in the supporting cast. Meat Loaf plays a priest, and Cheri Oteri, formerly of "Saturday Night Live," is a nun.
Here's how this project came about: Andrew Gernhard, who is Synthetic's co-owner and producer, grew up in Norwich and was a student of Lamb at Norwich Free Academy. Gernhard said they reconnected on Facebook a couple years back, and he eventually asked Lamb about turning one of his books into a feature film. Lamb's novels have been optioned by companies but have yet to become movies.
Lamb is an executive producer on "Wishin' and Hopin'," although John Doolan wrote the screenplay. Colin Theys, another Synthetic vet, is directing.
Lamb popped into the set on Thursday and is expected to return. He might even make a cameo appearance as a janitor putting up Christmas decorations, Gernhard said.
During its decade of existence, Synthetic has become known for making monster films and thrillers — including the zombie film "Steve Niles' Remains" that it shot in Norwich in 2011. It's now expanding its range. Synthetic's biggest steps outside of that past style are "Wishin' and Hopin'," along with a romantic comedy and an inspirational release.
It'll be a fast turnaround for "Wishin' and Hopin'." Gernhard expects it to be out in late October or November, with a limited theatrical release and then TV play.
For the shoot, NFA has been transformed. A modern classroom has, thanks to furniture and props, morphed into a 1960s throwback. The desks are retro, the Venetian blinds are wooden, and the map pulls down, old-school style. A faculty lounge has been rejiggered to become the mother superior's office, with an entryway that's been carpeted and painted a vibrant red.
The "Wishin' and Hopin'" storyline takes place in November and December, which brings certain challenges when the shoot is taking place during the summer. Two student extras joked with each other about what the actual temperature was when they had to do an outdoor scene while wearing black fleece jackets — 87, 90, or 100 million degrees.
Digital work will help the July scenes look as though they happened in December. Gernhard said the exteriors will be color-corrected to look more like winter, and the filmmakers will digitally insert snow into the landscape and steam coming out of the actors' mouths.
Some of the extras are from the region. Liz MacAdie of Norwich gets to be a nun. It's not her first time in a movie filmed in the city; she was part of "Everybody Wins" starring Nick Nolte and Debra Winger. She also knows Wally Lamb, since he was a student teacher at NFA when she was a student.
Others, though, are from far afield — New York, Boston — and come with plenty of credits. Olivia Pungilore, 12, of Boston, for instance, appeared in the movie "Ted." Emily Weiner, 11, of Windsor played Tiny Tim in Hartford Stage's "A Christmas Carol."
Good times have already been had. Anna Greenwald, 13, of Marlborough happily recalled filming a scene Thursday in which a creature gets loose during class.
"It was a lot of fun. We had to act bored, then we acted like there was a bat in the room and freaked out," she said.
There was no real bat, just a laser pointer to show where the kids should look and where the bat will be inserted later on.
The nun who has a bit of a breakdown during that scene is played by Oteri, who, Gernhard said, is a big Wally Lamb fan. She told Gernhard that "She's Come Undone" is her favorite book and wanted to meet Lamb. She did, and Tweeted a photo of them together.
When it comes to fandom, Gernhard might be the most enthusiastic, though.
"I've been a fan of Meat Loaf since I was in junior high, so me getting to be in a car, talking to him about anything was the highlight. I almost cried," he said. "My entire life is dictated by basically three subjects — 'Dr. Who,' 'Ghostbusters,' and Meat Loaf."
"Wishin' and Hopin'" will continue filming at locations ranging from Charlene's Diner in Jewett City to Main Street in Norwich.
"NFA has been phenomenal," said Gernhard, who graduated in 1995. "I couldn't ask anything more."
Folks at the school even dug out some 1960s items from storage for the movie, including shelving and old cast-iron hydraulics for doors.
Gernhard said he loves that Lamb wrote the book "about Connecticut and wrote it about Norwich and New London, basically."
"It's rare to shoot in the place the writer or the screenwriter thought of," he said. "I mean, last time we were shooting in Norwich (with the zombie film), we had to turn it into Reno."
Editor's note: This version corrects the spelling of Anna Greenwald's name.
A call for extras
The "Wishin' and Hopin'" filmmakers are looking for extras for an Aug. 3 shoot in Slater Auditorium at Norwich Free Academy. Those extras would play audience members for a Christmas pageant. People must be available all day, and all extras are non-union. For more information, visit syntheticcinema.com.
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Random Sketches
13 comments:
- Crystal Cook said...
Gosh I love these Kim. :) Share more! Share more! :)) And your previous post was so touching, I really loved it.
- May 2, 2012 at 10:47 AM
- The Art of Kim Kincaid said...
Thank you Crystal. I always love it when you stop by!
- May 2, 2012 at 11:02 AM
- Corina St. Martin said...
I love these too Kim. You're just so darn good! That angry bird has so much personality!
- May 2, 2012 at 11:57 AM
- The Art of Kim Kincaid said...
Thanks, Corina. Just commented on your Pug Trio. Simply wonderful.
- May 2, 2012 at 12:12 PM
- sarah said...
wow, I love your art!
- May 2, 2012 at 10:33 PM
- The Art of Kim Kincaid said...
Thank you Sarah! Your photography is beautiful.
- May 3, 2012 at 10:07 AM
- Tammie Lee said...
I love.... each and everyone of your sketches
there is charm and beauty in each
a lovely spirit too~
- May 4, 2012 at 12:28 PM
- Flora said...
OH MY!!!! Your art is so beautiful!!!
My favorite pastime is sketching doodling or drawing, actually I do love the whole process of creating from concept to creation !!!!Thank you for sharing!!!
- May 6, 2012 at 10:36 AM
- Brian said...
Your "Girl" character design sketch is excellent! I like the combination of the very round face, the very square glasses and the very triangulated hair style. Contrast doesn't have to be between lights and darks only as you have shown here.
- May 7, 2012 at 7:35 AM
- kristacole said...
Wow very good I love the pig :-)
I just started me a blog the other day and I put up a few pictures as well .
- May 10, 2012 at 8:18 PM
- HIL and ERIK said...
I love your sketches mom! I would always sneak a peak when you would draw during church (shh! I won't tell!). I especially love your piggie and elf. You my dear need to publish/write your own story/book!
- May 11, 2012 at 12:23 AM
- kristacole said...
By the way, my blog is under this new name because I couldn't remember my sign in password for my old page. guess I was gone too long lol but its okay cause I feel this new blog is headed in a different direction and I'm excited about it :-)
- May 11, 2012 at 5:36 AM
- The Art of Kim Kincaid said...
My thanks to all of you. (I found you Krista and am now following).
- May 14, 2012 at 8:05 AM


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Drug resistance mutations in HIV reduce the genetic diversity in the rest of the virus genome when they spread within an infected patient, but they do so to a different extent in different patients. A new study published in PLOS Genetics, by Dr Pleuni Pennings and colleagues, found that in some patients a resistance mutation to a particular drug appeared in a single virus particle, which then rapidly proliferated until the entire viral population within the patient consisted of its progeny and was also resistant to the drug. In other patients the same resistance mutation occurred in multiple viral particles within a short window of time, which led to a more heterogeneous, but still drug-resistant, viral population.
One of the big questions that has concerned biologists working on HIV for two decades now is that of the "effective population size" of the virus within a patient. The effective population size is a mathematical quantity that determines, among other things, how quickly drug resistance may evolve. Estimates of this quantity for HIV based on different methods range widely, from 1,000 to 100,000,000, leaving researchers puzzled. Dr Pennings and colleagues observed that drug resistance in HIV evolves by means of so called hard and soft selective sweeps. In a hard sweep, the entire resistant population consists of progeny of a single virus particle; in a soft sweep, it consists of progeny of different virus particles. These two types of sweeps leave distinct signatures in the viral genome: hard sweeps wipe out genetic diversity, while soft sweeps do not. Pennings and colleagues realized that they could use the fraction of soft and hard sweeps for a particular drug-resistance mutation called K103N to estimate the effective population size of HIV within a patient. They estimate this quantity to be around 150,000.
For the current study, Dr Pennings and colleagues re-analyzed an old dataset from a clinical trial in the late 1990s. The data were very rich, with multiple sequences at multiple time points for more than one hundred patients. The authors focused on a subset of patients where the evolution of resistance could be best observed. In this subset of patients, the current study shows convincingly that soft sweeps and hard sweeps occur in HIV.
In the future, Dr Pennings plans to study patients treated with other drugs to understand how these drugs affect the HIV effective population size. This research may help understand which drugs are more effective in preventing evolution of resistance.


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Abby Wambach TRAINED HER ASS OFF to lead the U.S. soccer team to a gold medal ... and yesterday she celebrated the victory by letting herself go ... with PIZZA AND BEER!!!
Wambach was out with some pals at Paisano's Pizza in Hermosa Beach, CA ... doing a little well-deserved boozy day partying with her new best friend ... the gold medal.
FYI -- Wambach is a frickin' badass ... who got punched in the face by a cheap-shotting Colombian in one of the early rounds of the Olympics ... and GOT UP.
Go USA!!


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Join the Historical Association of Lewiston as its presents "18th Century Tavern Music" with Ron Cary. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at Water Street Landing, 115 S. Water St.
Accomplished singer and guitarist Cary is from the Niagara County Historian's Office. He will perform period songs from the 1700s and offer interpretation of their meanings and past and present versions, as well as clothing and fashion and the musical performance practices of the time.
A brief summary on the history of what is now Water Street Landing will compliment the musical program.
This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
This program was so popular the last time Cary performed (standing-room-only), that HAL needed a larger venue.


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DailyDirt: Cars You Can't Buy (Yet?)
from the urls-we-dig-up dept
- In 1957, Ford introduced the Ford Nucleon -- a nuclear-powered concept car that ran on uranium fission instead of any kind of petroleum. Sure, it wouldn't emit any carbon dioxide, but it's not clear how the radioactive waste would be disposed of.... [url]
- The Volkswagen XL1 is almost ready for production as a 2-seater plug-in hybrid that gets about 261 miles per gallon of diesel. If fuel economy is all you want, fuel economy is all you get. [url]
- Shell predicts that petroleum-powered passenger cars will be mostly gone by 2070, replaced by hybrid hydrogen-electric vehicles or other oil-free cars. Or maybe by 2070, we just won't have much reason to drive anywhere? [url]


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First look: Angels prospect Dionicio
I had not heard of Ismael Dionicio when I entered the stadium to watch the Angels take on the host Cubs in an Arizona League game. I had seen the Cubs several times this summer, but it was my first look at the Angels' Arizona League team.
Right off the bat, I was intrigued by what I was seeing.
I had not heard of Ismael Dionicio when I entered the stadium to watch the Angels take on the host Cubs in an Arizona League game. I had seen the Cubs several times this summer, but it was my first look at the Angels' Arizona League team.
Right off the bat, I was intrigued by what I was seeing.
Erick Salcedo was playing shortstop. Nathan Goro was the second baseman. The third baseman was Dionicio. I couldn't stop watching Dionicio -- in the field and at the plate. He had that certain "something" that made me sit up and take notice.
Dionicio came to the Angels from San Cristobal, Dominican Republic, as an international free agent in January 2009. Only 22, the switch-hitting Dionicio has already played parts of five seasons of professional baseball. Until this summer, he had played exclusively in the Dominican Summer League.
Dionicio is very solidly built, at 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds. His body is a bit thick, but it doesn't negatively impact his outstanding tools.
Prior to his Arizona League experience, Dionicio had progressively better seasons at the plate. His first year, he hit .206 in 126 plate appearances. Dionicio hit .277, .297 and .300 the past three seasons in the Dominican. Each year, he had very few strikeouts and very few walks. In short, Dionicio made consistent contact -- year in and year out.
When I saw Dionicio on the field, one thought crossed my mind. Maybe there is such a thing as "flying under the radar." This young man can play. I don't know how many people have seen him in action.
Here's what I saw.
The first tool I noticed was a very strong and accurate throwing arm from third base. With little effort, Dionicio rifled the ball to first. Every time. Even in infield warmups.
Then I noticed his ability to make contact. Hard contact. Barrel-of-the-bat contact. But without much power. Dionicio has the ability to meet the ball where it's pitched and drive it where the players aren't. Most of his hits in his career have been singles. That has continued this summer. Of Dionicio's 58 hits, he has 12 doubles, one triple and no home runs.
I saw Dionicio lay down a perfect bunt down the third-base line hitting left-handed. He beat it out for a hit. That's when I saw his speed. Dionicio can really run. He has the speed to beat out hits in the infield and steal bases. He has stolen 12 this summer while beating caught five times. The man has very quick feet.
After Dionicio's bunt single, the pitcher threw over to first several times before throwing to the plate. I think the league is aware of Dionicio's speed.
Dionicio is listed as a second baseman on the Angels' roster. However, he has played only seven games at second and 37 at third base.
Dionicio looked a bit stiff at third, and he didn't seem as comfortable as I would have liked. But I think that will resolve itself if, indeed, that's where the Angels choose to develop his skills. Dionicio looked confident, but not comfortable.
Dionicio finished the season second in the league with a .354 average, three points behind league leader Adam Law of the Dodgers, who had 34 fewer at-bats than Dionicio.
Dionicio is an exciting player to watch. He plays with passion and has tools that can be refined with repetition.
Bernie Pleskoff has served as a professional scout for the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners. Follow @BerniePleskoff on Twitter.


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I'd just like to thank Brian publicly for the great job he's done on both the MBGA GeoCoins and the tracking website. The coins really are great - the raised province really make them unique. But the whole design - the logo, the antiquing - everything - really makes them a sharp looking coin.
As if that wasn't enough, Brian has gone on and put many hours into the http://www.mbgeocoin.com website which is coming along nicely.
Thanks Brian!
I'd like to second that motion. A job well done, and hopefully these coins will travel far and wide.
Wild About Cache
More kudos on the MBGA Geocoin. Check out this link to the GC forums. The topic was "Your 3 favourite geocoins" The MBGA coin made someone's list (besides mine):


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As part of some sort of apparent fraternity hazing ritual at the University of Georgia, two guys showed up to a UGA-LSU gymnastics meet dressed like this.
On a certain level, it makes a modicum of sense. Is it any less a sensible outfit than a leotard?
Georgia Gymnastics Fan Shows Ladies Entire Package [Busted Coverage]
(UPDATE: Actually, the reason they were doing this was quite nice.)


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The Humble Beginnings Of A Large Bank
History | Hugh McCulloch | Abraham Lincoln | Notable Comptrollers | Bank Examiners | National Bank Vignettes
Bank of America Historical CollectionA.P. Giannini in 1904. Called "the handsomest man in North Beach," the 22-year old produce merchant married the daughter of the Beach's richest man. When Giannini's father-in-law died in 1902, his widow and 11 children did not divvy up his $1 million estate. Instead, they enlisted the talented Giannini to manage the property. It included a large block of stock in North Beach's first Italian bank.
California History Room, California State Library, Sacramento, CaliforniaAfter the devastating earthquake in April 1906, looters roamed the streets of San Francisco. Rescuing gold and silver from his small Bank of Italy, A.P. Giannini gained fame by setting up a makeshift bank on a North Beach wharf and making loans to local residents "on a handshake."
After the devastating earthquake in April 1906, looters roamed the streets of San Francisco. Rescuing gold and silver from his small Bank of Italy, A.P. Giannini gained fame by setting up a makeshift bank on a North Beach wharf and making loans to local residents "on a handshake."
Amadeo Peter Giannini was born in San Jose, California in 1870. The son of Italian immigrants had an outsized personality and unlimited faith in the American dream.
Giannini began by selling fruits and vegetables from a horse-drawn wagon. But he was made for bigger things. At age 34, he launched a small bank in the Italian neighborhood of North Beach, San Francisco. At the time, big banks lent only to large businesses, handled deposits of the wealthy, and frowned on aggressive advertising.
The novice financier knocked on doors and buttonholed people on the street. He persuaded "unbanked" immigrants that gold and silver coins were safer in vaults than under mattresses. Moreover, the money would earn interest at his "Bank of Italy."
On the morning of April 18, 1906, a massive earthquake hit San Francisco. The ensuing fires burned down the large banks. Their superheated metal vaults could not be opened for weeks—lest the cash and paper records catch fire when oxygen rushed in.
As flames threatened his one-room bank, Giannini spirited $80,000 in coins out of town. He hid the precious metal under crates of oranges and steered his wagons past gangs of thugs and looters in the streets.
As other banks struggled to recover, Giannini made headlines by setting up a makeshift bank on a North Beach wharf. He extended loans to beleaguered residents "on a handshake" and helped revive the city.
The innovative bank welcomed small borrowers who might otherwise have to use high-cost loan sharks. Most banks at the time regarded people with modest incomes as credit risks not worth the paperwork. But experience had taught Giannini otherwise: that working class people were no less likely to pay their debts than the wealthy.
Seeking more customers, the former produce salesman returned to his old haunts—the fertile valleys of California. He "walked in rows beside farmers engaged in plowing" to explain how bank branches make credit cheaper and more reliable. Town by town, he built the first statewide branching system in the nation.
On November 1, 1930, the Bank of Italy in San Francisco changed its name to Bank of America. The bank today has the same national bank charter number as Giannini's old bank— #13044.
When A.P. Giannini died in 1949, the former single-teller office in North Beach claimed more than 500 branches and $6 billion in assets. It was then the largest bank in the world.


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November 30, 2009 | Legislation aimed at regulating the securities and investment industry is as complex as the industry itself. But the trade groups representing these interests all seem to have at least one thing in common: they fear additional government regulation will damage their business, which especially concerns them given the ailing economy.
Blue Dogs and New Democrats Find Friends on Wall Street
November 17, 2009 | Like the health care reform debate, financial regulation legislation has divided members of the same party, opening a rift between liberal and moderate Democrats. But unlike the health care reform debate, where the moderate Blue Dog Democrats have been rabid in their opposition to a public insurance option, a different group has emerged to voice moderates' concerns over financial regulation -- but both are magnets for cash from the financial sector.
Supreme Court Poised to Overhaul Parts of Campaign Finance System
September 9, 2009 | If the Supreme Court is currently the dam blocking the flow of unlimited corporate funds used for political expenditures, today's re-hearing of the campaign finance case Citizens United v. the Federal Election Commission indicated that the justices may be poised to put at least a few holes in that barricade.
Capital Eye Opener: Tuesday, August 11
August 11, 2009 | Get your morning dose of money-in-politics news with the latest Capital Eye Opener.
Auto Dealers Favor GOP With Campaign Cash
June 5, 2009 | With debate raging on the Internet about whether President Obama is targeting certain Chrysler dealerships for closure, the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics took a closer look at the numbers behind the donations of all domestic automobile dealers and found they have a history of favoring Republicans with their contributions.
A Guide to Tracking Auto Influence
March 30, 2009 | If you're tracking the political influence of automakers, including General Motors, Chrysler and Ford, start here.
Keeping Tabs on Wall Street, Stimulus Efforts and the Bailout
February 25, 2009 | Since August 2008, when the economic crisis started making headlines and companies began asking lawmakers for some financial help in the form of billions of dollars, CRP has been taking a look at the political influence of companies and industries looking for a government lifeline. This archive contains what we've produced as we follow the money behind the Wall Street shakeout and the government's attempts to jump-start the economy.
Special Interests to Listen Carefully to Obama's Address
February 24, 2009 | When President Obama addresses the nation tonight in a State of the Union fashion, it won't just be Congress and members of the public tuning in. Special interests, too, will be paying close attention to what the president has to say about upcoming plans that could affect them. Capital Eye takes a look at the key issues Obama is likely to discuss--and the industries, sectors and groups that will be listening closely to his message.
Washington Lobbying Grew to $3.2 Billion Last Year, Despite Economy
January 29, 2009 | While companies across the board were losing record amounts of money and laying off employees last year, at least one industry seemed to weather the recession: lobbying. Special interests paid Washington lobbyists $3.2 billion in 2008, more than any other year on record and a 13.7 percent increase from 2007, CRP has found. Corporations in the finance, insurance and real estate sector and automotive industry actually slowed or decreased their lobbying spending overall last year, relying instead on trade associations to represent them.
2009 Legislative Preview
January 15, 2009 | Within the next few months, it will become increasingly clear how the federal government intends to tackle pressing issues, including the economy, health care reform and curbing global warming. Those efforts, led by a Democratic president and an expanded Democratic majority in Congress, might look drastically different from those of the last eight years under Republican President Bush. What won't change, however, are the attempts by special interests to influence legislation. Capital Eye looks at which industries are spending money to shape the economic stimulus, health care reform, energy policy and labor laws.
Nominated for Transportation Secretary, Republican LaHood Got Rare Support from Unions
December 18, 2008 | The first registered Republican to be appointed to Barack Obama's Cabinet holds another distinction-he is one of few GOP lawmakers whose campaigns have relied, in part, on transportation unions, a Democratic-leaning industry.
Senators Supporting Auto Bailout Had Union Money on Their Side
December 12, 2008 | Although the senators who voted in favor of the auto bailout didn't receive more money on average from automakers and dealers than those who opposed it, money from the United Auto Workers correlated significantly with votes to help out Detroit. Senators who supported the UAW-backed legislation received nearly 14 times more, on average, from the union in the last 20 years than those who voted against it.
House Members Who Approved Auto Bailout Got More Campaign Fuel From the Industry
December 11, 2008 | House Democrats voting to bail out Detroit's Big Three have collected 44 percent more money, on average, from auto manufacturers, dealers and unions than Democratic opponents of the bill. Republican supporters have collected 62 percent more than opponents in their party.
Waxman's Money to Incoming Lawmakers Helps Win Him Energy Chair
November 21, 2008 | In a blow to the struggling auto industry that has supported Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) financially for years, the House Energy & Commerce Committee chair was ousted this week, replaced by Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.), who hasn't received a penny from the industry.
Auto Industry Gives Sparingly to a Skeptical Congress
November 20, 2008 | Why, when Wall Street took the fast lane to grab its share of $700 billion in federal bailout funds, does the auto industry seem stuck in neutral? The carmakers' campaign contributions to Congress suggest one reason: Most lawmakers, especially those on the finance committees that heard this week from pleading GM, Ford and Chrysler executives, don't owe much payback to Detroit.
Perhaps Anticipating Reform Debate, Health Money Swings to Dems
October 30, 2008 | Widely perceived to be one of the nation's biggest challenges, health care reform will be at the top of the next administration's agenda, and a battle over proposed changes is certain. For the past 15 years, the health sector, which is already gearing up for next year's fight, has given more money to Republicans than Democrats. But with Democrats in control of Congress-and likely to pick up a few more seats next week-the tide is turning.
Races to Watch IX: Wall Street's Favorite Candidates
October 9, 2008 | Not at all to the chagrin of oil and gas companies (and lawmakers who have received campaign donations from them), Wall Street is the new black for congressional candidates looking to link their opponents to an unpopular industry. As federal lawmakers have wrestled with an economic bailout plan worth $700 billion, candidates who have received contributions from the financial sector are on the defensive. Find out which candidates are filling their war chests with money from the finance sector in Capital Eye's final installment of Races to Watch.
Races to Watch III: Big Money, Small Money
September 29, 2008 | Barack Obama defended his decision not to accept public financing by arguing that running a campaign for the White House based on small contributions accomplishes what the public financing system aims to do but falls short of doing: curb the influence of outside interest groups. In many congressional races, the issue of who's backing the candidate--wealthy donors or everyone else--is finding its way into debates over the best way to fix the economy and whether campaign contributions and lobbying by the financial sector had anything to do with today's economic crisis. Capital Eye takes a closer look at some of these races.
Power Struggle: The Transformation of Transportation
July 24, 2008 | The long and winding road to work has become more costly than ever before, but it's also forcing drivers to explore other ways of getting around. From bikes to buses, Americans are starting to spend more time using other modes of transportation instead of in their gas-guzzling cars. These alternative industries, which may have been largely ignored in the past, are getting a greater deal of attention from consumers at home, as well as from lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Power Struggle: Energizing the Presidential Race
July 17, 2008 | Like a gas tank hungry for cheap fuel, Americans are yearning for an energy policy from their next president. But various industries and interests, from oil companies to agriculture and environmental groups, also have a serious stake in the next president's energy policy, and are showing it with campaign contributions and lobbying efforts.
Power Play Series: Energy & Auto Manufacturers
June 21, 2007 | U.S. carmakers worry that mandates for better fuel efficiency will harm their already struggling industry.
Price of Emission
March 15, 2007 | Fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles haven't changed since the 1980s, but the climate on Earth, and on Capitol Hill, has. By Lindsay Renick Mayer March 15, 2007 | After nearly two decades of static fuel-efficiency requirements, executives from leading auto manufacturers defended the current standards Wednesday and told Congress their companies are addressing global warming, rising…
Elephants Are Red, Donkeys Are Blue
February 13, 2007 | These politically active couples show their love for candidates with hefty checks. By Lindsay Renick Mayer February 13, 2007 | Software entrepreneur Paul Egerman courted his wife, Joanne, more than 25 years ago at a politician's victory party. "From my standpoint, it was a great date to go on," he said. "I didn't have to…
Campaign Ads Drill Incumbents for Taking Oil Money
August 7, 2006 | As gas prices rise, Republicans are taking most of the heat for their industry ties, but contributions have flowed to Democrats as well. By Lindsay Renick Mayer August 07, 2006 | Political analysts may argue about how oil factored into America's decision to invade Iraq, but there's little debate about the oil and gas industry's…
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It's clear from the slew of historical events of violence, oppression, and other negative things that religious people have been violent in some cases. Our most recent violent religion has been Islam, though I do have my doubts about Afghanistan and Iraq and the idea that America thinks they're fighting a holy war, especially in light of eschatological beliefs surrounding the general area of the middle east. Anyhow. What, if any, correlation between violence and general religion is there? I mean, I had a discussion with a guy for a while and the best I had was the idea that in cases of violence, religion was the explicit cause. While it is a good argument that religion was the cause of violence at a number of instances, it doesn't make religion a violent thing. I also have heard the argument that inherent in exclusive claims to eternal life there is an idea of superiority that can lead to violence or something like that, but it seemed like a bit of a weak argument. But violence such as this still occurs to this day as a direct result of religious beliefs that hold certain people ought to be treated such as this.
Thing is, I've been on a sort of mental sabbatical, after college I was finished with reading things that weren't sci-fi and fun... Now I sorta want to get back into debating, and logic, and other things but I've lost quite a bit. So I'm working my way back into it. I made a mess of the debate with my cousin, so what I'm trying to do is figure out where I went wrong. Thing is, I made such a mess that the best way to get constructive criticism (to post the whole conversation) would make me quite embarrassed so I'm attempting to do so without doing that... I'm hoping this works well enough. Anyhow, I'm looking forward to any interesting responses, and I'm hoping to develop my reasoning and logic here, and learn from you folks. I'm in.
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I'm wondering what I can do to do SOMETHING against the ear-piercing child abuse that happens everywhere in India. I mean, everyone does it, every single Hindu family does it to every single girl child. So much so that when you suggest it is abuse, people look at you like you're crazy - and there are no laws to help.
Hell, I'm wondering if I'll be able to protect my own future child (if she's a girl) from this particular form of painful abuse.


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That's right! Audrina will be on this Fall's Dancing with the Stars! Here's what abc.com has on her bio: "We've watched her bare her soul in front of the camera for years. Now reality gets even more real as we watch her learn to dance and face possible elimination. After starring in six seasons of the hit series The Hills, Audrina Patridge has joined the ranks of young Hollywood as one of the most sought-after and talked about talents on television. Patridge, who aspired to become an actress from a very early age, has been honing her skills with regarded coaches and private acting classes. She made her debut on the big screen last fall in the thriller Sorority Row. Other film credits include the action-adventure film Into the Blue 2 and Honey 2. Patridge has also tested her hand at comedy, appearing on an episode of the sitcom Do Not Disturb, and in a hilarious skit for MAD TV. Last summer, Patridge made headlines steaming up TV screens in a commercial for Carl's Jr. This July, she became the latest Bongo girl, shooting the fall advertising campaign with famed photographer Tony Duran."
We'll see how she does on this reality show...
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|The Truth, The Beauty, and the Power of the Gospel
|Luke 10:27 (Part of the Thirteen Is Your Lucky Number series).
|Preached by Glen Davis on 4/19/1922 (Wednesday Night).
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ATLANTA, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Ten Atlanta-area police officers have been charged with working for a drug gang, taking payoffs in exchange for protecting the cocaine operation.
The officers were arrested Tuesday, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. The suspects include officers from Atlanta, Stone Mountain, DeKalb County, the Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority and even a contract officer with the Federal Protective Service.
U.S. Attorney Sally Yates, at a news conference announcing the arrests, said the "breadth of corruption is troubling."
"These are people they are supposed to be arresting, not taking money from," she said.
Investigators said some of the officers, caught on wiretap, appeared ready to kill to protect drug dealers. None has been charged with actual acts of violence.
The investigation began in August 2011 when agents with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives learned a street gang was using police officers for protection. The FBI took over the corruption investigation.


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Sofia Vergara is "so glad" Nicole Kidman replaced her in "The Paperboy" because she had reservations about the sexually-charged drama's memorable urination scene.
The "Modern Family" star was originally cast as the leading lady in Lee Daniels' 2012 film, but she had to bow out due to scheduling conflicts and Kidman was drafted in.
Vergara admits she wasn't right for the part of sex-crazed Charlotte, who urinates on Zac Efron's character after he is stung by a jelly fish.
Vergara tells Us Weekly magazine, "It was a fun role. I was so glad that I didn't have to pee in anyone's face, though. I was glad it was not me. For (Kidman), that's nothing. For me, it would have been three weeks of stress. 'How am I going to pee in there?'"
However, the actress insists she would love to tackle a drama in the future, adding, "I have no limitations and I believe in directors directing and if they see something – for example Paperboy, when I auditioned three times with Lee Daniels the director and he said, 'Yeah, you can do the role.' I was like, 'OK, if you say I can do the role, I'll do it.' If I do auditions and the director thinks I can do it, then I'll do it."


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Vanessa Hudgens: Watch 'Conan' Appearance Now!
Vanessa Hudgens is a beauty in a blue maxi dress with floral print while heading into Planet Blue for some retail therapy on Wednesday (March 27) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The 24-year-old actress made an appearance on Conan the night before to chat about her new movie Spring Breakers. In case you missed the appearance, check out the video below!
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Vanessa Hudgens
During her visit to the show, Vanessa talked about filming on location in Miami and even discussed the special toilets at Disneyland's Club 33!
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Two flashing tail lights, one flashing front light, one steady. Yes, I'm visible as I head down the road. Visible enough that the car that cut me off at the intersection either wasn't looking or just didn't care.
Does this mean it's unsafe to be out riding at night, or in the daytime for that matter? If you aren't paying attention, sure. But it's unsafe doing lots of things if you aren't paying attention. But let's think about what we're seeing here. A car is illegally (I think) exiting the gas station and crossing a solid double yellow line to try and head north on Alameda. I believe the only legal exit from this gas station involves making a right turn onto Jefferson. OK, I'm seeing this one from a block away and it's already played out in my mind, pretty much exactly as it came down. The car is stuck behind another car until the light changes, and then he just goes… turning right in front of me, as if I weren't there. Sometimes you just gotta wonder. But if you always assume they don't see you; if you look ahead and anticipate the worst, you should be able to ride almost as safely at night as in the daytime.
Ride report from this morning? Kevin stayed home (not feeling well again), so just me, the other Kevin, Eric, JR, Jan, Mark P and JR. A bit on the cool side; first time I've seen 30-something show up on my computer. That's ok; you warm up quickly when you hit the hill, and it's a bit warmer up on top. Nobody was racing today, but Jan was getting over something and not feeling so hot so I stayed back to keep an eye on him and make sure he was OK. It's a whole lot easier for me to check up on the rear than the front! At Skyline Jan sent us on, preferring to ride a bit more slowly as he recovered from his bug. Along the way (on Skyline) we picked up Milo, who hasn't been with us in ages. He says he now remembers why he hasn't been riding with us; something about wanting to enjoy riding at a bit more reasonable speed going uphill. My guess is that he's not quite as addicted to Strava as some of us are!


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The word in Ponta Grossa, Parana, Brazil, is that drought has reduced soybean production by about 5 million tons more than what USDA projected in its March 10 world agricultural supply and demand estimates, according to a director of a large cooperative in the country.
Dusi Demostenes, secretary director of Coopagricola in Ponta Grossa, said at a media tour March 10, that about 2 percent of the soybean crop in southern Brazil has been harvested, but growers are not selling their beans. "They believe the price is going up."
He said USDA's estimate of a 59 million-ton Brazilian crop is about 5 million tons (150 million bushels) higher than what will eventually be harvested. Dry weather has taken a toll on the crop, more so than Asian soybean rust, which thrives in moist conditions. In addition, monitoring and spraying programs have kept the disease in check this season.
In February, USDA estimated the Brazilian crop at 63 million tons, meaning actual production may have dropped about 270 million bushels.
USDA also reduced estimated global soybean production by 4.5 million tons to 224.1 million tons. Despite the reduction, production is up 19 percent from 2003-04. Brazil's crop is projected at 59 million tons, down 4 million tons from last month's estimate because of dry weather through early March in southern states, particularly Rio Grande do Sul, Parana, and Mato Grosso do Sul.
USDA also increased U.S. soybean exports for 2004-05 by 35 million bushels to 1.05 billion bushels, reflecting record shipments to China and reduced competitor supplies, especially in Brazil.
U.S. ending soybean stocks for 2004-05 are projected at 410 million bushels, down 30 million bushels from last month's estimate, but still the highest since 1986-87. Projected soybean oil stocks were reduced due to lower production and increased exports.
The U.S. season-average soybean price range for 2004-05 is projected at $5.05 to $5.45 per bushel, compared with $4.80 to $5.40 per bushel estimated last month.
USDA projected an increase of 45 million bushels from last month in 2004-05 U.S. ending corn stocks due to smaller exports. Exports are projected 50 million bushels lower due to increased competition from Argentina and South Africa and smaller global imports
Despite the increase in stocks, the projected price range of corn was raised 10 cents on both ends to $1.95 to $2.15 per bushel.
USDA raised U.S. cotton exports for 2004-05 by 200,000 bales to 13.2 million based on strong sales to date. Accordingly, ending stocks were reduced to 7.1 million bales, the equivalent of just over 36 percent of total disappearance.
USDA raised estimated global cotton production by 1 million bales, due mainly to increases for Brazil and India. Estimated world consumption was raised about 350,000 bales, as increases for India, Turkey, and several other countries more than offset a reduction for Thailand.
World ending stocks were raised nearly 2 percent from last month's estimate, with Brazil and India accounting for most of the increase.
No changes were made to U.S. supply and use projections from a month ago for rice. However, global production, exports, and ending stocks for 2004-05 were lowered from last month while consumption was increased. Global production was lowered slightly due to smaller crops projected for Thailand and Australia.
World rice exports were lowered slightly due to tighter supplies for Australia. Global 2004-05 ending stocks were projected at 75.3 million tons, down 1.5 million tons from last month, 10.8 million tons below 2003-04, and the lowest stocks since 1983-84.
Projected U.S. 2004-05 ending stocks of wheat are down 5 million bushels from last month due to a 25 million-bushel increase in exports mostly offset by a 20 million-bushel decrease in food use.
Exports were raised due to stronger-than-expected sales to date and lower projected exports from Canada and the EU-25. The projected price range is $3.35 to $3.45 per bushel, up 5 cents on the lower end.
Global wheat production was raised 1.6 million tons to a record 624 million tons.
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Manchester United twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against West Ham at Upton Park that moves them within six points of a record 20th Premier League title.
Ricardo Vaz Te headed the Hammers into an early lead but Antonio Valencia levelled the scores from close range midway through the first half.
Mohamed Diame regained the lead for the hosts in spectacular fashion only for Robin van Persie to snatch a point with his second in as many games 15 minutes from the end.
The first chance of the match fell to Andy Carroll early on, who, after initially hesitating, worked some space to sweep an effort at goal with his left foot. David de Gea was unsighted by Kevin Nolan, who tried to re-direct the shot, but fortunately for United the ball clipped the outside of the post on it's way out for a goal kick.
The Hammers continued on the front foot for the next quarter of an hour and were soon rewarded for their persistence. Matt Jarvis showed a good turn of pace to leave Rio Ferdinand on the left flank before floating a cross towards the back post for Carroll to nod down, with Vaz Te was on hand to head into the net.
The visitors had a spell in possession following the goal but didn't manage to manufacture a clear chance for themselves. They came close when Patrice Evra raced to the byline but the Frenchman's cut back was foiled by some fine tracking back by Mohamed Diame.
Moments later though, Shinji Kagawa found himself in the same position and he made no mistake in squaring for Valencia, who simply rolled the ball into an empty net from close range to level the scores.
Much of the Hammers' threat in the first half came on the break and they were presented with a glorious chance to regain the lead when Nemanja Vidic lost his footing, but a breakdown in communication between Vaz Te and Carroll let Sir Alex's men off the hook.
The visitors made a bright start to the second period and really should have been ahead inside the first minute of it. Rooney picked out Van Persie at the back post but rather than going for goal the Dutchman elected to head square for Phil Jones who snatched at his volley, sending it over the bar.
The Red Devils were made to pay for that miss 10 minutes later when the impressive Diame lifted the roof off Upton Park.
Rooney was expertly turned by the Senegal international as he drifted in from the right and he didn't pass up the invitation to shoot, with a deliciously powerful left-footed effort which sailed past De Gea into the corner.
A combination of Gary O'Neil and Jussi Jaaskelainen kept the Hammers' lead intact by clearing Rooney's effort from a United corner off the line just after the hour mark.
The Hammers' shot-stopper was to thank again minutes later when he tipped Van Persie's close range header over the bar.
But just under 15 minutes from the end the Dutchman was in the right place at the right time to tap home after Kagawa's shot from the edge of the area bounced off both posts.
The introduction of Chicharito minutes from the end spelt trouble for the Hammers but they defended stoically to escape with a point.


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Feb. 8, 2010
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - After leading UC Santa Barbara to a pair of Big West road wins over the weekend, sophomore guard Orlando Johnson has been named Big West Player of the Week. Johnson is the first Gaucho to earn the honor this season.
On Thursday, Feb. 4, Johnson scored a career-high 28 points to go along with six rebounds and three steals to lead UCSB past first-place Pacific, 61-48. The loss was the Tigers' first at the A.G. Spanos Center this season and it ended their 16-game home court winning streak. Johnson made 8-of-16 shots overall, including 2-of-4 from 3-point range, and 10-of-12 free throws in the win.
In Saturday's 81-77 win at UC Davis, Johnson made 5-of-8 field goal attempts, including 1-of-2 from 3-point territory, and 4-of-5 from free throws en route to 15 points. He also had a pair of rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots, and one steal.
"Orlando has been such a consistent force for us," said UCSB head coach Bob Williams. "He came up huge in a big win at Pacific and was a key part of another important win at Davis. This honor is well-deserved."
In the two games combined, Johnson averaged 21.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.5 blocked shots. He made 13-of-24 shots overall, 54.2%, and 3-of-6 from 3-point range, 50.0%. He also made 14 out of 17 free throws, 82.4%.
Entering the week, Johnson leads the Big West and the Gauchos in overall scoring at 17.8 points per game. He is also averaging 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. The transfer from Loyola Marymount is making 49.0% of his field goal attempts overall, 38.4% of his free throws and 65.5% of his free throws. In fact, Johnson has made 37 of his last 44 free throw attempts, 84.1%.
The Gauchos enter the week with an overall record of 13-8 and a Big West mark of 8-3. They are one-half game behind Pacific for first-place in the conference.
UCSB will host Long Beach State on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 4:00 p.m. The game will be televised on Fox Sports Prime Ticket. Additionally, the second men's basketball "Legend of the Dome" will be unveiled.
For years, the Gauchos have been exciting crowds in the Thunderdome. Through the years, legends were made in the 'Dome. Now, five former UCSB standouts are being saluted as "Legends of the Dome." The first legendary women's volleyball star, Roberta Gehlke, was unveiled Oct. 19, 2009. The first men's basketball legend, Carrick DeHart, was unveiled on Jan. 23 before the game against Cal State Fullerton. Three other legends will be introduced this year. The second men's hoops legend will be unveiled prior to UCSB's 4:00 p.m. Feb. 13 game against Long Beach State. Women's basketball legends will be honored on Feb. 11 before a 7:00 p.m. game against UC Riverside, and on Feb. 27 before a 2:00 p.m. Blue-Green Rivalry Series game against Cal Poly.
To purchase tickets, please call (805) 893-UCSB, visit the Ticket Office located inside the Intercollegiate Athletics building on campus or click here.