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We offer three convenient ways to purchase tickets: online, in person and over the phone. To purchase tickets online, make your selection from Single Events and choose your event. Also you can choose from Wildcat Athletics for all tickets to sporting events or Theatre Arts for all tickets for Theatre. Questions? See the FAQs under Resources.
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Scripting API
Wing's formal scripting API consists of several parts:
- The contents of the wingapi.py file in bin inside the Wing Pro or Wing Personal installation (this file is located in src when working from the Wing Pro sources). Please refer to the file itself for details of the API.
- The portions of the wingutils.datatype and guiutils.formbuilder modules that are documented in the preceding section.
- All of the documented commands which can be invoked using the ExecuteCommand() method on wingapi.gApplication. Note keyword arguments can be passed to commands that take them, for example ExecuteCommand('replace-string', search_string="tset", replace_string="test")
- All of the documented preferences which can be obtained and altered using GetPreference and SetPreference on wingapi.gApplication.
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Accident on Fortuna Boulevard
According to the Fortuna Police's Facebook page at 8:13 a.m., "Units are on scene of an injury traffic collision Fortuna Boulevard at Strongs Creek Plaza…[A]void the area if possible."
News, nature, and community throughout the Emerald Triangle
According to the Fortuna Police's Facebook page at 8:13 a.m., "Units are on scene of an injury traffic collision Fortuna Boulevard at Strongs Creek Plaza…[A]void the area if possible."
We were in Fortuna yesterday and people were driving like maniacs. I guess they decided to continue today.
People in Fortuna always drive like maniacs. I thought everybody knew that.
Fortuna 500! To qualify you must have a hangover and be able to accelerate aggressively toward a red light! Hope no one was hurt.
Wow! I've never been to Fortuna, but this pic looks like it's in the middle of town. What is the speed limit through that area. From the look of the damage to that car, someone HAD to be going at a pretty good clip! Again, WOW! I'm hoping the injuries are not critical injuries.
Speed limit 35 and 25 on that Street.
Strongs Creek plaza is is a newer commercial spot on the south end of town. Mid city is back the other way behind the wrecked vehicle. The boulevard has been a race track for decades to some people, and as more people move to Fortuna, there's more people around to keep it that way. Hard to catch people because there you can blow out of town to 101 or out towards Rohnerville and just disappear somewhere.
Never been to fortuna you must live far
Weaverville, we always go to Eureka and camp in Trinidad. The furthest South I've been along the coast is Ft. Bragg. But we drove straight through only stopping in Ferndale and then Ft.Bragg. We never went into any other towns.
Hope everyone is ok!
Fortuna has become dangerous place to drive in lately, to many drivers distracted and hotheads looking for an accident or road rage…
Gotta get that Starbucks!!
Where's the picture of the red truck that is also facing the wrong way on the side road.
I was hit friday by a old lady that ran the red light at Kenmar and fortuna blvd. I constantly see people run these to lights as well as redwood way and fortuna blvd.
This is a 3way signal on the South end of Fortuna Blvd and is the newest part of the commercial part of Fortuna. The road to the left is a dead end street that ends at a pasture area. The area on the right side of the road houses the new Grocery Outlet store, Redwood Capital Bank, Walgreens and a bunch of other smaller business's. The property on the left side of the side road has not been developed yet and is bordered on the side by Strong's Creek, which does house a small population of homeless people. I have posted numerous pictures of the trail leading from the side road over to their camps and also of all of the garbage that they left behind. These pictures are on my "Fortuna, CA, Current, Historical and Memory facebook site.. The Strongs Creek runs right underneath and below Burger King and Anna has a lot of trouble with these people.. Google the area and see for yourself on how this area looks.
Phillipsville has houses right on the river, back yards are full of grow trash. Half of which has been swept into the river during recent storms. But, nobody gives a fuc….Have called the water board, and asked Kim to run a story, But nobody seems to care….
Looks like Eureka's bad driving is spreading to Fortuna!!!! SAD!!!!
I was a delivery driver until recently. I generally see more of the road and what goes on in it than the average Joe. I have noticed a trend in Fortuna, where drivers are now waiting till the last minute and then pulling out and cutting someone off and then deliberately driving slow. Also, people are more and more turning right on a red, even to the point where they are cutting off right of way traffic off. If Fortuna needs to generate revenue, then they should plant a cop at all the major intersections. Red light cameras and posted police would generate a crapton of revenue for Fortuna.
Redding tried those red light cameras and found out they were not holding up in court for a lot of reasons.. Was costing too much court time with many 'no conviction' cases.
I have encountered some bad drivers in Fortuna, but I have also experienced some very nice and considerate ones. I once pulled out into traffic, and accidentally cut someone off. They just yielded, and then waived to me. I try to remember that experience when someone else makes a mistake, and I need to yield. I try to be careful, and practice defensive driving whenever possible.
Fortuna is a very difficult place to drive around during the Rodeo. People are drinking and driving dangerously. And I think everyone knows of the terrible tragedy last year.
I can say for sure that no matter how bad my driving experience is anywhere in Humboldt County, it pales in comparison to what I encounter (almost every minute) while driving in the Sacramento area. It is truly crazy there with people frequently cutting in and out of traffic at 85-90 MPH, almost no yielding, and constantly honking their horns. And red-light cameras have not helped.


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As promised, here are the first set of pictures from Thursday's Indians game. Rumors are flying now that Brad Lincoln will be called up to start on Wednesday. If so then these are from what should be his final minor league start.
This is the first AB of the game. It was about two pitches later, while trying to upload this photo, that Tabata hit the foul to me and my attempt at a one handed catch resulted in injury.
About 30 minutes later, here's Tabata up again. I always like being able to catch the ball in flight. Jose would triple here.
Finally, here's Pedro Alvarez. He would triple in this AB too.
All of my other pics, and a video of Lincoln are on the other camera. I'll try to get hose up this week sometime.
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Teen killed 'car surfing'
Anna Hawkins, 16, dies on way to hospital
Teen killed 'car surfing'
Anna Hawkins, 16, dies on way to hospital
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. —
A teenager has been killed while riding on the hood of a moving vehicle in a stunt known as "car surfing," according to the Georgia State Patrol.
Troopers say 16-year-old Anna Hawkins was killed shortly before 10 p.m. Monday, when the driver of the car lost control on a curve on Couch Road. She died while being transported to Northside Hospital-Forsyth.
Georgia State Patrol Post spokeswoman Robin Stone said the 16-year-old driver, whose name isn't being released, was traveling at an excessive rate of speed.
The Times of Gainesville reports that Hawkins was a rising junior and star athlete at Dawson County High School. She played on the girls' varsity soccer team her freshman and sophomore years.


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Vikings to Hire Turner as OC and Edwards as DC
New Viking head coach Mike Zimmer is wasting little time is filling out his coaching staff. According to NBC Sports the Vikings will hire former Cleveland offensive coordinator Norv Turner as their new Offensive Coordinator and will hire Miami Dolphins Linebacker Coach George Edwards as their new Defensive Coordinator.
Turner is a former head coach with the Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers. He's also been an assistant coach in the NFL since 1985. Turner most recently was the offensive coordinator with Cleveland.
Edwards was the Defensive Coordinator in Buffalo in 2011-2012 and was the linebackers coach in Miami last season.


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Come Party With Me: Cinco De Mayo - Invites
Come Party With Me: Cinco De Mayo - Invites
I love Mexican food so much that sometimes I like to pretend I'm Latina - which is why I naturally love Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Ok, ok I really love practically every holiday/reason for a celebration, but Cinco de Mayo is one that I go out of my way to do something super extra special. Last year I went to dinner at a packed restaurant with a mariachi band and the year before I hosted a fabulous Mexican themed dinner party. I was pleasantly surprised when my sister called me about two months ago and asked me what I was doing for Cinco de Mayo. Turns out she signed up to be the Senior in charge of her sorority's BBQ and she wanted me to fly down to San Diego and help host the party with her. So this Friday afternoon I'm hopping on a plane and jetting down south. I've got a full week of planning ahead of me, this is one serious event with 300 people possibly in attendance!! This is going to be my biggest party yet - the last large event I hosted was a retirement party for my dad with a guest list of 150. In order for me not to get nervous, I've got to throw myself into making the invites (which is really more like a flyer than an invite), so come party with me and
To assemble this invite you will need an image (I started out with this one) for inspiration, a computer, and a printer.
To make this flyer:
- Drag the image into photoshop. With the eye dropper select the background color. Next I used the insert oval tool to cover up all of the text with yellow ovals. I then added text boxes and filled in the information of the event:
Kappa Kup
The Sisters Of Kappa Kappa Gamma
invite you to their annual soccer tournament and barbeque
Cinco de Mayo
Muir Field
All proceeds from the event will be donated to the San Diego Center for Children and The Rose McGill Fund.
Entrance fee for all teams are $45 and will be donated to the charity. Raffle tickets will be sold at $1 each for an opportunity to win gift cards, and other donated prizes!
Instead of using one singular font I mixed things up and used three different ones: BlairMdITC TT, Copperplate Gothic, and Hoefler Text in various sizes.
- Print out the flyer in the size of your choice. I printed out two per page. Double check for grammar errors and read through the text to ensure there are no mistakes. Unfortunately, I took the pictures for making this invitation, before I did this step (I was just so excited at how great it came out!), so if you look closely at the flyer in the images you may notice a few errors. Luckily I caught and corrected the blunders before I printed out a mass quantity of the invitation.
- Cut down to size.
What do you think of the flyer? The best thing about this invitation is that it can be printed out in many sizes from a small hand out flyer to a large poster advertising the event. Come along with me as I take on the biggest party of my life all this week.


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tfrizz wrote:Malkamaniac wrote:columbia wrote:I hope Sullivan and Malkin and Neal stay together this year.
Those three together looked actually really good together. Neal was everywhere that first period.
Neal looked like he went out there with something to prove. That line could be huge this season.
In the third period when they had that full on cycle going. That was amazing.(amazing because it was the only real memorable thing about the third.)


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Ex-Gay Survivors Confront Exodus International's Reformed Leader
Jonathan Higbee | June 21, 2013
It's somewhat tough to watch, but ultimately, the meeting between Alan Chambers (the Exodus International head who yesterday apologized on behalf of the company for trying to "cure" the LGBT for decades) and "ex gay" survivors is absolutely cathartic.
Alan still has much work to do, but sitting down with his former patients was a good place to start.
Check out Lisa Ling's report on the meeting for the OWN Network in the video below:


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or at least that's what the guy in the white panel van on 87th street wants me to think.
I'm not quite convinced. After all, he's the one that has 20 ounces of gatorade all over his shirt.
I'm just kidding about the gatorade. I think.
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Nirvana - Come As You Are
Kimberly Locke - 8th World Wonder (HiBias remix)
Friday, October 26, 2007
Supposedly, I am a dumbass...
or at least that's what the guy in the white panel van on 87th street wants me to think.
5 comments:
- Sirrus Rider said...
Although revenge is a sweet dish. It's best not to indulge. Even though spraying gatorade or water is harmless. The act is still assault and battery under tort law..
- October 26, 2007 11:11 PM
- Noah said...
Oh... the mere act of thinking about doing that kind of thing is satisfying enough... usually
- October 26, 2007 11:13 PM
- A Midnight Rider said...
Always look around and be aware of an escape route just in case. Once it's there, anything goes. Including the gatorade.
- October 27, 2007 2:36 PM
- Noah said...
- October 27, 2007 6:42 PM
- MRMacrum said...
Even if he wasn't wearing the Gatorade, obviously the thought of it made your day. I once had a woman cut me close. Almost felt her side mirror. 1/2 mile later she was on the side with a smokey. I always liked to think it was because of the brush by. And even if it wasn't I smiled at her as I rode past.
- October 28, 2007 7:06 PM
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Tamarindo is in Costa Rica. Located on the Pacific Coast, Tamarindo is a popular destination for couples and families looking for a good time. With spectacular beaches and rainforests, Tamarindo is the epitome of everything that Costa Rica prides itself on.
Get in
It is recommended to fly into Liberia (city in Costa Rica) international airport and take a Taxi from there which lasts a little over 45 minutes. Most airlines fly to Liberia from Houston, Miami, Atlanta or Los Angeles. In addition, the bus ride from San Jose takes about 6 hours, costs $5 dollars, and is comfortable. Tamarindo also has an airport which is approximately a 45 minute flight from San Jose. For those looking to save money, flying into San Jose, and taking a bus the next day to Tamarindo is pretty cheap. The bus tickets run about $10, leaving from Alfaro Station, might help to purchase a day in advance. The bus stops frequently and the trip takes around 6 or 7 hours but there is much to see throughout Costa Rica.
Get around
The town is nice and small, a sort of miniature tropical paradise. You can find taxis, rent cars, or scooters.
Numerous lagoons in the area are filled with wonderful wildlife. Incredible sunsets and sunrises on beautiful beaches add to the overall experience. Rainforests are just a short ride away, as well as volcanoes and other aspects of nature unique to this region of Costa Rica.
Tamarindo has become a mecca for surfers and blue water sport fishermen, with a sport fishing fleet of talented and conservation oriented captains who are the pioneers of the Pacific coast. Their record catches of marlin, sailfish, giant tuna and other species have become legendary. Whether you want deep bluewater fishing, or reef or shoreline fishing, the fleet can accommodate you. Surf casting and handlining in front of your villa for snook and jack are also popular. Any way you do it you can be sure to have your fresh catch cooked up for you at one of the friendly beachfront restaurants.
Warm water surfing is enjoyed year 'round and families find this area offers opportunities for surfers of all skill levels to enjoy the great waves that bless this part of the coast. Tamarindo was the first stop on an epic worldwide surf journey in the popular movie Endless Summer II. Be aware that the beaches are very crowded with amatuer surfers these days. It can be hard to catch waves without running into another tourist. The crowds do start to thin out as evening approaches though.
Visitors also can choose to scuba dive, snorkel, go on beach cruises, water ski, jet ski, go ocean and river kayaking, wind surfing, sailing cruises and horseback riding. Bicycles, beach gear, surfboards, boogie boards and equipment of all types are available for rental from specialty stores.
In addition, there are only a few places in the world where the Giant Leatherback Turtle comes to lay her eggs, and National Park Las Baulas is one of them. A short ride from Tamarindo, watching this beautiful part of nature is a once in a lifetime event.
Nearby Hacienda Pinilla, an exclusive beach resort and residential community, offers six pristine beaches, SCUBA diving, snorkeling, surfing and fishing as well as horseback riding, an 18-hole championship golf course, and about 10 miles of nature trails.
There are a few great places to go at night. La Barra is a great bar where everyone goes for some salsa dancing, watch out though, the locals are all very good at it. There is another place called Pacifica playing mostly Top 40 music for the younger crowd at the end of the main street in Tamarindo. At the other end, you can find a relative new place, Agua. Pretty nice interior compared to the other bars, but it has a tendency to be a little empty at times. Be careful about pickpocketers around Agua, especially of those men dressed as females.
Many local vendors offer authentic Costa Rican jewelry. For children, inexpensive souvenirs are to be found everywhere .
Tamarindo offers an amazing selection of international and typical Costa Rican restaurants. Tamarindo has a French and German bakery, as well as restaurants catering to health-conscious and vegetarian. There is an abundant supply of fresh local seafood, fruits and vegetables. Most restaurants face the beach, so while waiting for food, one can play in the sand or admire the beautiful sunset.
Tamarindo also has grocery stores, fresh produce and fruit juice stands, and internet cafes.
Locals will come daily during lunchtime with food in the back of their truck and sell to local Costa Ricans for about 2000 Colones you get a full plate, it's a great way to try local cuisine.
Any tropical drink is recommended. Fresh papaya, mango, pineapple, and bananas are Tamarindo's specialty. When in Tamarindo, definitely try a Tamarind and Ginger agua fresca if you find it.
Get out
No one really wants to leave Tamarindo, but when the time comes, buses to San Jose or to Liberia are the best option.


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Update: The couple have named their son Rocky James Prinze, a source close to the family confirms to PEOPLE. He was born on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 4:13 p.m.
Originally posted Sept. 24: Hello, little Prinze.
Sarah Michelle Gellar "had a baby boy last week in Los Angeles," her rep tells PEOPLE.
She and husband Freddie Prinze Jr. "are thrilled to announce" the news, the rep confirms to Access Hollywood, adding that "mother and baby are doing great."
The newborn joins the couple's daughter Charlotte Grace at home.
Their 3-year-old, who was spotted out with a still-pregnant Gellar last Tuesday, "is very excited to be a big sister," the rep adds.
"They are thrilled that Charlotte [has] a little brother," a source close to the couple told PEOPLE in July.
"They love their little girl more than anything in the world and know that love will only multiply."
Gellar, 35, and Prinze, 36, were married in September 2002.
— Sarah Michaud with reporting by Charlotte Triggs


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Minnesota Legislature gets ugly, loud
ST. PAUL - If Tuesday paints a picture of how the 2009 legislative session will end, it won't be pretty.
An exchange between legislative leaders and a key Pawlenty administration official Tuesday morning was as tense of an exchange as seen in the Capitol this year. And things got worse a few hours later in the House chamber.
Republicans shouted down the Democratic speaker when she ruled that time had expired on a transportation debate, with two GOP amendments not yet heard.
"I don't know if this is some type of flexing of the muscles or what," an angry House Minority Leader Marty Seifert, R-Marshall, said. "If you gag these two people from offering their amendments, who's next ... who are you going to gag next?"
It was the fiercest House debate since the late 1980s, veteran Rep. Bernie Lieder, DFL-Crookston, said.
Lieder was not optimistic for a smooth end to the session, which must pass a $33 billion budget while plugging a $4.6 billion deficit.
"I don't think the last three weeks are going to be easy," he said.
The hour-long dust-up ended when House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, DFL-Minneapolis, sent word to Seifert that if Republicans quit objecting, Democrats would allow the debate to resume and GOP Reps. Torrey Westrom of Elbow Lake and Mark Buesgens of Jordan could offer the remaining amendments.
Seifert gathered the most upset of his troops on the side of the House chamber and talked to them several minutes before they accepted Kelliher's offer.
Before taking the Kelliher plan, Republicans continually shouted parliamentary motions designed to stall votes, at times drowning out an exasperated Kelliher.
Run-of-the-mill Democrats generally sat back and enjoyed the show.
Kelliher downplayed the episode.
"Members are starting to feel the crunch of the session..." Kelliher said. "They feel a lot of pressure right now to get the work done."
The pressure began to show Tuesday morning when a legislative commission met with Gov. Tim Pawlenty's top financial advisor.
Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller, DFL-Minneapolis, said that it appeared Republican Pawlenty intentionally mislead the media, and thus the public, last week when he said that his budget plan cuts more money than the Senate-passed budget.
Democrats conducted a mini-Watergate-style inquiry of Commissioner Tom Hanson, asking how much Pawlenty knew about the budget document he gave to reporters and when it knew it.
Rep. Lyndon Carlson, DFL-Crystal, grilled Hanson about what Pawlenty knew, saying he thought what the governor handed out was strictly political.
Commissioner Hanson of Minnesota Management and Budget shot back: "I take real issue with your comments that we are politicizing" budget issues.
The tense exchange came during the Legislative Commission on Planning and Fiscal Policy, a panel that is to negotiate major budget issues.
Late Tuesday afternoon, legislative leaders and Pawlenty met, reaching an agreement to allow House and Senate negotiators to proceed with fiscally small bills dealing with agriculture, veterans' affairs, transportation, economic development, environment, energy and public works projects. Big spending bills, such as for education and health, will come later.
Leaders and Pawlenty did not agree on how much to spend in those areas, but, Kelliher added, the main development during the meeting was: "We did agree that it is very important to agree on the facts."
Seifert agreed that the leaders' meeting produced no deals, but contrasted it to the earlier shouting match, "At least no one left angry."


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Privatea needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 130 designs submitted by 44 freelance designers.
we are a midsized wind and solar energy developer looking to expand our pipeline of projects in the midwest (wind) and the southeast (solar). We are headquartered in Spain but operated out of Miami, FL. We need something that looks corporate but not too stuffy. we are very flexible in how we deal with prospective landowners and are not a super corporate company by nature. however, we need to give a strong appearance. we arent very flashy and lean on conservative. what we want to convey is that we are at the forefront of a rapidly growing industry, creating complimentary income streams for farmers and at the same time dealing with large corporations to get deals done
we deal with lots of landowners (farmers) as well as high end financial intstitutions so we are looking for something that will appeal to a broad spectrum of individuals
we would like for our logo to incorporate wind turbines, and something to do with either the sun or solar panels. something creative yet not with too colors or fine lines. try to stick to 3 or 4 colors. we are involved in green energy so something to do with green might be cool and since we are dealing with farmers maybe incorporating some agricultural features might make sense. once we have the logo we plan on revamping the website but visit http://www.eosolenergy.es to get an idea for pics of our projects and totally disregard our current logo.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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In September 2013 Katatonia returned with Dethroned & Uncrowned released through Pledge Music and in partnership with Kscope, Peaceville's sister label.
Dethroned & Uncrowned, a reworking of 2012's Dead End Kings, allowed the band to explore a more progressive sound, creating new moods and textures while still staying truthful to the core of the songs.
In May 2014 Katatonia will take their 'Unplugged & Reworked' set-up on the road for the first time, presenting an intimate evening with the band each night performing tracks from Dethroned & Uncrowned alongside atmospheric classics from their entire career, stripped and reworked.
Guitarist and founding member Anders Nyström comments:
"Many people who appreciated how we "dethroned" and "uncrowned" last year's 'Dead End Kings' album have been hoping and even insisting the same would also be done to one or more of our older albums. Admittedly, not likely to happen many a moon ago, at least not with a studio album, we are excited to let you know that by bringing this show on the road the same possibility now opens up that door, with a live version. So expect to hear stripped and reworked songs from our entire career and have them come into equation by thriving on our atmospheric vision, the ambience of some highly unusual venues and last but not least with your presence and choir to set the mood for a soothing experience. We're already certain this will be the most different and remarkable thing we've ever done!"
For more information on Katatonia, check out their artist page at www.kscopemusic.com/artists/katatonia/


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Running late for a class? Don't want to trek to the dining hall? Hitch a ride across campus on one of the Student Alumni Association's tricked out golf carts as part of Taxi Tuesdays in February!
- Flag down a Taxi Tuesdays cart on campus
- $1 per ride OR $4 for an iGive sticker gets you UNLIMITED Taxi Tuesday services for the month
Taxi Tuesdays runs throughout the day. As part of the iGive Student Campaign, proceeds support the 2013-14 Legacy Project to purchase a mobile device charging station.
For more information, contact Ryan O'Donnell, Coordinator for Alumni Relations, at email@example.com or 305-899-3749.


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Sept. 13, 2008
Rhode Island College Sports Information
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Following a 2-2 tie at Rhode Island College, the MIT men's soccer team saw its ledger move to 4-0-1 on the year. The overall record is the best for the Engineers since the 2003 season when they started the campaign with a 7-0-1 mark.
MIT opened the scoring 34 seconds into the contest when Neil Zimmerman's long throw-in deflected off an Anchorman defender and went past goalkeeper Cory Rocha for an own goal. Troy Silvia netted the tying goal just 3:40 later, taking a possession off a turnover, fighting through the Engineers' defense and unleashing a right-footed blast to the top corner.
The two teams played scoreless soccer until the 85th minute when Christian Therkelsen sent Zimmerman along the right flank for a shot that ricocheted off the post to Chase Anderson for the go-ahead marker. The lead was short-lived as RIC evened the game 21 seconds later. Brandon Migliore came down the wing and crossed a pass, which eventually ended up on the foot of Ryan Kelley. Kelley's shot was stopped and rolled to the charging Costa, who deposited the ball into the open net.
The Anchormen registered a 4-0 advantage in shots during the ensuing two overtime periods, but they could not end the deadlock.
Tom Caldwell went the distance in net, making five saves. Rocha collected one save in the first half as Justin O'Connor posted one save to close out the contest.


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Another Journey
Hello SHOWstudio!!
I wanted to begin my blogging journey with you all just by saying how unbelievably grateful I am at having a voice on my most favourite website. I am truly honoured to have this space and I hope you will enjoy what I choose to share.
You may have seen some of the work Nick and I have done for SHOW already - my most favourite being our "Dress Me Up Dress Me Down" project. Nick is my hero. I have been a huge fan of his for as long as I can remember - way before I started modelling. I think one of the first books I ever bought was his SKINHEAD book, still a favourite.
So It was a dream come true when I was asked to shoot the first issue of POP magazine with him. I remember being extremely nervous but something told me we would click. And I believe we did. Together we produced an astonishing story with Katie Grand and John Galliano's card board cut outs from his Carnival collection. (I believe John still has the story stuck to his fridge!). And from there we did all manner of incredible art together - from Dior to Vogue to Pirelli.
Each and every time has been a remarkable journey for me - a way of working that allows me complete freedom to explore. And so the story continues…


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The coordination of healthcare in Europe - Rights of insured persons and their family members under regulations (EC) No 883/2004 and (EC) No 987/2009
The EU has common rules to protect its citizens' social security rights when moving within Europe. These do not replace the national social systems with a European one: each country of the European Union lays down the conditions under which social security benefits are granted, as well as the amount of such benefits and the period for which they are granted. However, when doing so, they must comply with EU law, in particular with Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems. This guide gives competent national institutions an overview of the EU coordination provisions in the field of healthcare. It covers the rights of insured persons and their family members, including those of pensioners and their families. Provisions are detailed for both residence and stay, either in the country of insurance or in another country of the European Union. This publication is available in printed format in English, French and German.


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Seattle News Outlet Unveils Previously Unpublished Photos of Kurt Cobain Death Scene
In the world of rock, the date April 5 is a solemn one, as it marks the anniversary of the death of both Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley. Now, 19 years after Cobain's death, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer online newspaper has unveiled a number of never-before-published photos of Cobain's death scene have been revealed, some of which show Cobain being carried out of his home by medical workers.
Although Cobain's body was discovered by an electrician on April 8, 1994, medical examiners determined the rock legend died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound three days earlier on April 5. A photograph of Kurt Cobain's body, which shows him from the waist-down, was widely publicized shortly after his demise, but it's taken 19 years for these new pictures to see the light of day.
Mike Urban, who worked for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in 1994, took the newly published pictures while covering the breaking news of Cobain's death. Urban's negatives, along with those from other photographers, simply sat at the Museum of History and Industry among millions of preserved negatives for years before being published by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer website earlier today.
Along with images of Cobain's property along with fans mourning the late musician, there are a number of photos that depict Cobain's body wrapped under a white sheet while being taken out of his home on a gurney. Although the images aren't graphic in nature, some people may find them disturbing. To see the newly publicized pictures at the Seattle Post Intelligencer website, click the button below.


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While we hope your flowerbed is always healthy and in full-bloom, damaging diseases and insects can pop up unexpectedly. Here are some to look out for in your gardens. Aster yellows [...]
While we hope your flowerbed is always healthy and in full-bloom, damaging diseases and insects can pop up unexpectedly. Here are some to look out for in your gardens.
Aster yellows
Echinacea (Coneflowers) with aster yellows disease Aster yellows disease is spread by a small leafhopper insect. The population of leafhoppers dramatically increases shortly before the wheat crops are harvested in mid to late June. Check plants in your garden for the disease beginning around the first of July. Note the proliferation of mutated vegetative growth around the flower bud. There is no cure or treatment for the disease. You should remove infected plants immediately from your property and do not place into a compost pile. Read the K-State publication on aster yellows disease for more information and a list of susceptible cultivars.
Vinca (Catharanthus) with aster yellows disease. Thrips
Thrips are extremely small insects that are difficult to see. Most often a distortion of the growing tips and flower buds are the first signs of their presence. Insecticidal sprays are effective in controlling the insect. Angelonia and vinca are useful as indicator species for the presence of thrips. Angelonia with thrips damage. Bud Worm
The larva, caterpillar stage, of a small moth's lifecycle feeds on the flower petals of several annual flower species. Petunia, geranium and calibrachoa are favored hosts. Damage from the bud worms seems to appear overnight. Plants that are beautifully flowering all of a sudden have no flowers. The insects have two to three lifecycles per growing season and can easily be controlled with insecticides. We apply a spinosad-containing insecticide on our flower trials to keep these pests in check.
Calibrachoa with bud worm damage. Japanese Beetles
These pests seem to be increasing each year, and we find them congregating on the cannas and roses in the flower trials. The large beetles are easily seen while voraciously feeding on a wide variety of garden plants. KSUTurf's blog post about Japanese beetles has great information on the insect and various control methods.
Rose rosette disease causes unusual growth in roses like elongated stems, thick stems, excessive thorns, and other abnormalities. There is no cure for this disease, and you should remove plants, roots and all, from your garden and sterilize any tools that may have been in contact with an infected plant. Read K-State's publication on Rose Rosette for more detailed information.


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Established in 1912, SFS currently serves nearly 1,400 expatriate children from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, drawn from over 60 different countries. With a Christ-centered philosophy, SFS continues its long standing reputation as one of the leading international schools in Asia. A wealth of information on Seoul Foreign School, including video clips of our school and community, can be found on our website http://www.seoulforeign.org Situated on 24 acres in a park-like environment within the city of Seoul, SFS is a not-for-profit school, with an annual operating budget in excess of US $50 million. All overseas faculty and administration are housed on or near campus. Administrative and faculty turnover is low. SFS is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and has offered the International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP and Diploma since 1980. We are also a candidate school for MYP.
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In today's competitive environment, it's the businesses with the right set of tools and technologies that get ahead, while others are left in the dust. Business Efficiency For Dummies provides you with practical, useful information on how to run a more effective business while saving time and money in the process.
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SHORT STORY SATURDAY: Going to Pot
For the last few Saturdays, we've been posting some tales by local writer, Charles Wilson. He takes a nugget of local color and adds some imagination (maybe a lot of imagination–you be the judge.) Before this series, we hadn't posted fiction for a long time (since the well-received SoHumBorn stories–go here to check them out.) Let us know what you think about adding a touch of invention to the world of fact. If you have a story you would like to submit, send it to firstname.lastname@example.com.
This is the last short story we have on file. Anyone else want to submit one?
The title, "Going to Pot," could refer to the countryside being taken over by "turkeybaggers"
or to the character arc of the narrator… .
I guess the last straw was when that slavic bastard knocked my neighbors' kid Sophie off her bicycle with the fender extension that covered the dual rear wheels on his F350. The glancing blow sent her sprawling onto the edge of the dirt road. She had picked herself up crying as the truck rattled away in a cloud of dust without slowing down-let alone stopping. One of her mothers came racing out of their garden swearing a blue streak and helped her back off the edge of the road and onto their property. As the other mother started treating a few scrapes and bruises the first one called me; absolutely furious, and that's how I got into this.
I hopped on my ancient dirtbike, kicked its motor to life, and rode over to Sue and Johnette's place. Sue and Johnette, Johnnie to her friends, were wife and wife that lived 2 miles closer to the pavement than I did. Johnnie's dad had been certain they were having a boy and he was going to be named John the second. So much for that conviction. He was sure the universe had been created 10,000 years ago too…
Johnnie was a tall willowy woman with a quick quiet smile, Sue was shorter, quick with an wicked grin and a fondness for puns. She was also much more hot tempered! It was Sue who had been yelling into her phone so loudly I couldn't understand much except that something happened and she was PISSED! When I got to their place Johnnie was still putting bandages and antibiotic cream on little Sophie's cuts and scrapes while Sue paced the kitchen and swore with passion. She could swear as well as any man I ever met! Better in fact because she had a wonderful imagination when it came to profanity. It gave her the rare talent of being able to make your ears burn and sides ache with laughter at the same time.
A few years ago a group of hard looking men from the former USSR had bought a place near the end of our long private road. It turned out they were serious businessmen-and crime was their business! It was one of these assholes than knocked Sophie onto the ground as he went barreling by.
Almost immediately after their purchase, a parade of heavy machinery had crawled up the road and proceeded to level a few acres of forested ridgetop. They turned it into a dusty, brown plateau with dirt and pushed-over trees spilling down the hillsides below. It was ugly! When the machinery had left, seemingly endless truckloads of growing soil began laboring up the hill. For almost a month they rumbled by my place 4 or 6 times a day making the dishes rattle on the shelf while coating everything outside with a thick coat of dust. Those guys were planning a mllion dollar grow up there.
And unfortunately for the rest of us they made it…
The year after they showed up, their immediate neighbor, another old homesteader, disgusted, left appalled by what had just blossomed on the 80 acre piece next to his. Another group of cannabis capitalists swept in, snapped up that one and the sad process began to repeat itself. These guys were from upper middleclass southern California families and had been raised to think that making and spending money was their holy obligation. And that however you made it "it's all good."
These were scenes that were being played out all over the so called emerald triangle. The old hippies source of income, growing fine weed, was being usurped by turkeybaggers, people attracted to the area only by its reputation for growing that excellent reefer and by the siren song of money.
Machinery operators and merchants selling growing supplies were raking in big money as they serviced the growing greenrush. Whatever naïve dreams the old hippies had about living in harmony with their land were being washed away by the growing flood of money.
I had been growing more bitter by the year as I watched my friends being faced with the choice of getting huge or getting out. Either way, the land and rivers suffered, as did the few remaining neighbors that hadn't succumbed to the seeming inevitability of it all.
It sucked!
I stayed over at Sue and Johnnies for a couple hours that morning sharing some strong coffee and even stronger pot while we turned joked about various fantasies for getting rid of the new breed of canacapitalists. It was Sue's wry joke about bombing the bastards that made the light bulb come on in my head. That and a recent trip I had made to the local motorcycle shop to get some parts for my bike. On the wall behind the counter had been arrayed several quadcopter drones, some of them pretty big and fancy.
If the military could use Predator drones to bomb suspected terrorist what could I do with one of the ones on the wall?
After Sue's joke I decided to find out. I drove my pickup into town and bought the biggest, baddest drone they had. I told Danny the parts man that the drone looked like too much fun to pass up. Cheaper than another motorcycle too…
"You can definitely have a blast with one" Donnie said. "And this one has a camera turret that revolves 360 degrees so you don't have to rotate the copter to look around. It comes with VR goggles too so you can see what the drone sees as you fly it."
"I can hardly wait" I said then I walked out of the shop with my new weapon.
It was too late in the season to do what I wanted to try but that just meant I had time to prepare well and practice…
The next spring I built a sizable hoop-house in the garden, a cheap temporary greenhouse made from plastic. I had tilled up the soil and fertilized the hell out of it before erecting the greenhouse. And I planted hundreds of seeds I had gotten from friends around the area. I'm sure they all assumed I was finally getting into the game like everyone else. I was getting into a game alright, just not the one everybody assumed.
By June the greenhouse was filled with hundreds of plants exploding upwards towards the sun. I examined them every time I watered and started yanking most of the ones that showed they were female, the exact opposite of standard practice. By August the greenhouse was full of big male plants starting to shed pollen in earnest. By the beginning of September I had harvested every one, cutting them down and gently beating the pollen off the plants and onto a huge sheet of plastic. When I was finally done I had a sizable pile of yellow dust, several pints of it.
And my drone had been equipped with a couple features the manufacturer hadn't thought of. It was time!
It was early morning when I launched the first raid. I started with the eastern Europeans since it was one of them that had sent Sophie to the ground. I also knew they all were heavy drinkers and I didn't expect anyone to be out of bed at dawn's first grey light.
The drone came in low, scarcely 2 feet above the ground as I watched its progress through the on board camera and the goggles. A huge greenhouse loomed closer, its 4 foot diameter fans already running fast to keep air circulating through the place. I flew the copter to within a couple feet of the end under the fans, raised it to just above them and activated my modification. BOMBS AWAY! For a few seconds what looked like yellow smoke poured from below the copter and was sucked into the greenhouse by the fans. Mission accomplished!
I dropped the copter back down to the 2 foot level and got it the hell out of there. I was having a hard time flying it I was laughing so hard. I could hear a chained dog barking furiously but by the time the first hung-over head emerged from the trailer door the copter was out of sight. The head looked around, shouted a Slavic obscenity at the dog and withdrew. Carrying my drone I silently withdrew as well.
The next morning I repeated the process on the second huge greenhouse there, then flew a bombing run on the turkeybagging pot-yuppies next door. My pollen stash was going fast but I was going to to be costing these clowns a fortune. Nobody was going to buy their seeded pot. This year's crop would be worthless. I used the last of my pollen on the turkeybagger's second greenhouse and counted it a successful mission.
A few days later I had an inspiration. A couple days work on the quadcopter, some practice, and I was ready to try to start a war. I sent the copter on another series of dawns light raids that left a couple empty IPA bottles by the end of the Europeans greenhouses while an empty cheap vodka bottle was left at the end of the bigger of the 2 pot-yup's greenhouses. These guys disliked each other already and I didn't think it would take much more to start open combat.
As it turned out, I was right. The discovery of the bottles sparked several shouting matches where each side protested their innocence while the other pointed fingers and threatened to use pointed guns. And they hadn't even realized their weed was ruined yet. A month later carloads of women started to arrive, clippers hired to process the crop.
And that's when the shit hit the fan! A couple days later the clippers all left.
There's no sense spending good money clipping seeded weed, it's virtually worthless. 2 days after the clippers left I sent the drone over the ridge with a homemade 22 calibre zip gun mounted below it. I pointed it at the dirt in the general area of the eastern Europeans greenhouse and sent the signal that fired it. The bang was followed by a whine as the bullet richocheted off the ground and away. By the time the bullets whine had faded the drone was diving for low altitude and cover. My priming shot was followed shortly by the staccato sound of open warfare. The gunshots swiftly grew in number then slowly died out. Silence returned, broken only by a few cries for help.
Ambulances, the local volunteer fire crew, and the law all arrived in a convoy about an hour later.
One of the cops was later heard to say that it was too bad most of those guys were such bad shots. They could have saved the taxpayers the trouble of arrests and prosecutions.
Shortly after the start of our war in Iraq President Bush the second stepped out of a fighter onto the deck of an aircraft carrier to the sign of "mission accomplished". This proved to be political theater at its worst!
I knew my personal war with the new breed of greedy grassholes would never be over as long as pot remained a black market commodity. There were just too many of them.
But it felt damn good winning my opening skirmish!
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Kids will love making and playing with this easy-to-make Puppy sock puppet. Easy preschool craft activity.
Items needed:
- Child size M white sock
- Felt rectangle, color of choice
- Wiggly eyes, or make from felt
- Craft or fabric Glue
- Scissors
- Red ribbon or felt for collar
- Print ear and nose pattern on paper
- Trace pattern on felt and cut out. Ear should be about 5 inches long.
- Cut red felt or ribbon to fit around neck of dog for a collar. Make sure hand can fit inside sock.
- Glue ears approximately 2 ½ inches from nose-end of sock.
- Position nose and eyes and then glue in place. Let dry.
- Glue collar around neck of your puppy and let dry.
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"That pianola sure brings back memories," says Orson Welles, entranced by Marlene Dietrich's bordello background music in "Touch of Evil." A few moments of this scene pop up on somebody's television in "Not Fade Away," the wry feature film debut by writer-director David Chase, creator of "The Sopranos."
The "Touch of Evil" scene's there for a reason. Whoever we are, wherever we grew up, a chord, a chorus, a song always waits to airlift us back to our former selves. For Chase, clearly, the band the Rolling Stones is his touchstone. Early in "Not Fade Away," set in the 1960s and mostly in New Jersey, Mick Jagger and the Stones make their American TV debut on a Dean Martin-hosted special. Though Dino rolled his eyes (as did half the nation's viewers), many were slain and hooked.
Somewhat autobiographical and worth seeing despite its somewhat muffled quality, "Not Fade Away" deals with one such fan, Douglas Damiano, played by John Magaro. We follow Doug's experience in a high school band; the band after high school; Doug in love and on the outs with his baffled family (why won't he get a haircut?); and further into a decade changing faster than he is.
With a fluid sense of time passing and a witty eye for the domestic props of the era, Chase keeps an eye on the little things. In one scene, a teenage party stops dead while Jagger, on the TV, spellbinds every girl in the rec room. Doug and his bandmates, Eugene (Jack Huston) and Wells (Will Brill), wonder what they can do with that sort of sensual power. They wonder if they'll ever have a fraction of it. The movie cherishes the multidirectional pop and rock of the era, and the soundtrack is terrific.
Doug's father wants none of this world. He's more comforted by a rerun of "South Pacific" than anything seen, heard or dreaded in his own suburban middle-class Jersey home. James Ganldofini plays this part, with supreme firsthand knowledge. The film, to mixed results, is narrated by Doug's younger sister Evelyn, played by Meg Guzulescu. As Doug romances the exotic Grace (Bella Heathcote), he tries to be a Bob Dylan, with a little Jagger, a Kink or two and an ever-shifting version of himself. The band's struggles (Chase was in a band, too, once) give "Not Fade Away" its deliberately tricky tone, both affectionate and a little sad.
Doug's a bit of a cipher, and if any one aspect of Chase's film keeps it from being more than merely coolly engaging (which it is), it's the casting. As scripted and as played by Magaro, the entry point in "Not Fade Away" remains either a pleasant blur or a blank slate, depending on your personal response, contrasted by all the lovely details in the margins of Chase's atmospheric krrraaanggg! down memory lane.
'Not Fade Away' -- 3 stars
MPAA rating: R (for pervasive language, some drug use and sexual content)
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Mein Hanzy:
Since consuming your aunt's wonderful mushrooms, I've been plagued by some rather bizarre and quite troubling dreams and last night may have been the topper. It started out innocently enough. I was in the room at the track that we use for our driver's meetings, when I suddenly realized that I was in the company of former President George W. Bush. I also saw the tall, shapely and otherwise nocturnally welcome Condi Rice off to one side, fully dressed, casting sinister looks my way. Any hope I had of incorporating her into one of my preferred dream settings completely vanished when I saw her tap the shoulder of Dick Cheney, who slowly turned and gave me The Evil Eye. I suddenly felt like toast.
They were laughing at the established rules the track master was laying out, and I was in a state of extreme distress as the driver's meeting concluded. My 944 had nothing more going for it than a recent oil change when I saw what the Bush/Cheney Team intended to campaign. It appeared to have once been an early '70s 911-very, very early-made horribly grotesque with Hummer fenders welded on and the whole hideous mess can-sprayed a lifeless shade of battleship gray.
We were staged at the start/finish line. I looked to my right and through a fog of raw, un-burnt fuel hanging in the air surrounding the 911, I saw Dubya in the driver's seat, wearing a baseball cap backwards with Cheney riding shotgun and grinning at me under his Darth Vader racing helmet. The track master was clearly as frightened as I was when we both heard them laugh as he called for a fair race, then Cheney suddenly hollered, "Let 'er rip Georgy-Boy!"
Dubya started digging for a gear but produced nothing more than the sound of grinding steel when the track master pleaded to me, "Go. Go Man! RUN!" And I popped the clutch and spun my mighty 143 horses for all they were worth.
The former President eventually got his rig in gear and I knew it was only a matter of time before they'd catch me. I intended to be a gentleman and give them plenty of room to pass. They were charging down on me fast, obliterating everything behind them in a fog of half-burned fuel, hydrocarbons, and solid filth. I gave them a clear passing signal but they hit me from behind, hard, and I saw shards of yellow and red plastic fly from the rear of my car as my taillights exploded.
I completely missed the turn-in to the infield, so I mashed the gas pedal and pointed my wounded car toward the NASCAR oval, blowing through a line of once-sacred orange cones. I looked in the mirror and they were right on me, and, deepening my horror, Mr. Cheney was now doing the driving and Dubya was in the back seat, practicing his rock, paper, scissors moves. They immediately pulled up beside me and I heard Dubya holler, "Stay the course, Mr. Cheney, we gonna stay the ..."
And then they slammed into the side of my car, flattening the fenders so severely they left the reverse impression of Hummer fenders stamped into them. I still had power, but they moved out ahead of me, splattering my windshield with partially burned fuel and petroleum byproducts, and my vision all but disappeared. But it really didn't matter. As soon as the Bush/Cheney juggernaut got in front of me they locked up their brakes, and when I stabbed at mine the only answer I got was a pedal to the floor: I slammed hard into the back of their abomination and barely put a scratch on it as they sped off to glory, Mr. Bush cheerfully waving goodbye to me from the back seat.
I unbuckled my harness and got out. I could smell fuel in the air and wisely backed away as flames erupted from somewhere underneath her, and within moments she was completely engulfed in a vigorous funeral pyre. I could see the corner workers rushing to my aid, extinguishers in hand, but there was no point; this was as dignified an ending as she ever could have hoped for, and I silently blessed her for the time we'd shared together.
I looked across the track and saw the 911/Hummer parked at the starting line. I could see Condi happily bouncing around in her short, pleated skirt and bobby socks, and I wondered how a dream could come so close yet go so horribly wrong. I saw Dubya straightening his cap while attempting to collect a massive trophy, and reading from a card he said into a microphone:
"We just stayed the course. Works every time."


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I think what he meant was that the decision to have the anime as "one of those series made solely to promote the manga, with no intention of adapting the whole story" was made on a higher production level, rather than the directorial level (though I'm just guessing).
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We don't know for sure. That's only speculation. That's only one aspect of the problem anyway. Even if they were told by the higher-ups they had no intention of producing a second season, the director was likely the one who made the decision to go this far into the manga and make an original ending. I doubt he was told by somebody else to rush to the Zagan arc. That's entirely the director and the writers' job. And wasn't A-1 pictures part of the production committee? I think it's fair to blame them.
Anyway, no matter what happened (we'll probably never know for sure), they definitely dun goofed.
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Meh. I'm done for now....this got boring REAL fast.
And I'm a total hypocrite for saying this, but I think I can see why people are bitching about the anime compared to the manga now. I totally get it now.
They could've just kept going with the manga material and ended it at least coherently. Disappointing....I really liked this series until it became the Alibaba show. Yes, I know he's an MC, but isn't this supposed to be more Aladdin's story?
And I don't like the fact that the anime directors felt like they had to dumb him down in the anime. Fans are not as stupid as you think, Anime director-san....
Maybe they should've focused on Sin and his crew. I'd watch a spinoff of Sinbad anyday.
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but yeah, hell even the claymore manga had (and still has) author issues; he really doesn't know where he's going with the story, and has been milking it for YEARS, despite him setting up further storylines that most people have forgotten about! The overall, overeaching plot is what kept me coming back, but once it was apparent that the dude is going to take 7 years to get to that point, (and he's FAAAAAR from ODA in sheer single chapter qulity) I dropped that mange a long time ago. so I kinda think that Claymore should get more of the benefit of the doubt, as far as the directors go, the author of the original content there is the guy who fkdd up
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And yay, more Kougyoku. You have terrible taste if you're not interested in her, Sinbad.
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And... there we have it. While the developments they made up for the anime is not really that absurd (the barrier WAS broken, so an attack is plausible), where the HELL did all those monsters come from? This also means that Alladin and friends won't be getting ambushed, and I loved that part in the manga. Damn you, A1.
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The only way you'll get Kougyoku to do anything for you is that you have to first wear a leaf and only a leaf where it would intrigue her the most.
I'm not sure about the manga, and maybe I'm better off being ignorant (ignorance is bliss, afterall), but I'm enjoying the anime as is. Sometimes, I'm a little concerned about clicking on this thread, since the complaints do dampen the enjoyment quite a bit.
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They reached the top just to get into yet another difficult fight.
It would be nice to see them win without so much trouble for a change.
Either way, things are getting rather intense as the season finale gets near.
It was nice watching Alibaba fight, even though his skills need a lot more practice.
The war with Sindria and the reasons for it seemed kinda harsh and personal.
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I think the entire anime is like this:
Beginning episodes - anime original
Middle episodes - manga plot
Final episodes - anime original
It's a Anime original sandwich. LOL (tho I doubt much would like to eat this...)
And yea, the Sindria reasons for "all-out" (if it is) battle seem to be rushed and randomly placed just because they felt like it.
What's wrong with Female Soldiers? I thought they always had male and female soldiers in Sindria... well, most females as magicians at least, LOL.
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You can discover quite a few fun and free things to do in Jacksonville. If you live in the area, you know that there is always a new activity or place to visit. Here are some of the top activities and free area attractions.
Art Walk Jacksonville
Art Walk Jacksonville - A Great Way to See the Works of Local Artists, Enjoy Great Food, and Bring Home a Treasure or Two. Looking for a great way to fill your week with fun and culture? Jacksonville plays host to a few different art walks held throughout the month.
Jacksonville Museums - Art, History, and Science Museums to Explore
Jacksonville museums offer visitors a glimpse of the area's culture with art, history, and science. If you have never been to any of the local museums, now is the time to go! Many of them offer free perks and discounted admission. Be sure to check the intoGo app for museum admission information, hours, and more ...
Jacksonville Festivals and Spring Fairs - Upcoming Local Events
Jacksonville festivals and spring fairs bring cotton candy, wild rides, and teddy bears to mind. Forget those few really cold Jacksonville days! It's a time to leave all your cares behind and celebrate the coming of spring with local fairs and festivals.
Best Spots for Happy Hour in Jacksonville
Here are some of the best spots for happy hour in Jacksonville. There's so much more to the area than just the same old crowded chain restaurants, and you can find it all with the intoGo app. When it's time to get off work and unwind, many locals head to their favorite places for drinks and great food with friends.
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Inside the U.S. Fraud Lawsuit Against S&P
The U.S. alleges that S&P knew the housing market was collapsing but delayed downgrading securities for fear that would curb new deals. Justin Baer joins Lunch Break with the latest. Photo: AP.
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By Suzanne Sproul
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Jennifer Daskevich is a Los Angeles competitive cook who recently earned the title of sandwich champion at the 2013 World Food Championsips in Las Vegas.
Over the last three years as a competitor, she's earned $50,000 in prize money. Check out two of her winning recipes:
A Few of My Favorite Things Chicken Sandwich with Bacon/Chipotle/Fig Jam
(Makes 6 sandwiches)
4 shallots, sliced thin
1 cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup water
Kosher salt
Fresh ground pepper
Coriander seeds
Mustard seeds
Pink peppercorns
2 boneless chicken breasts
½ cup flour
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus ¾ cup
1 ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
8 tablespoons bacon, fig, chipotle jam (recipe follows)
8 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup mixed seasonal herbs (i.e. basil, parsley, tarragon)
1 tablespoons Dijon mustard (plus 6 tablespoons neutral oil)
4 tablespoons melted, unsalted butter
4 Brioche sandwich buns
1 clove garlic
Bacon Fig Chipotle Jam
1 ½ pounds thick bacon
2 onions
4 cloves of garlic
½ cup apple cider vinegar
¾ cup brewed coffee
1/8 cup maple syrup
¼ cup brown sugar
20 dried figs
1 ½ chipotles in adobo
Directions for Jam:
1. Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces and cook until crisp.
2. Slice onions and garlic thin.
3. When bacon is crisp, remove from pan and place onto paper towel-lined plate.
4. Saute onion and garlic until translucent, about 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, whisk together apple cider vinegar, coffee, maple sugar and brown sugar.
6. Cut stems off figs and cut into quarters.
7. Chop chipotles.
8. Add figs and chipotles to liquid mixture. Add to onions and garlic. Bring to a boil.
9. Add bacon back in. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 ½ to 2 hours and until liquid is evaporated.
10. Cool. Pulse in food processor for about 10 pulses until combined, but still chunky. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three months.
Directions for sandwich:
1. Bring vinegar, sugar, water and 1 teaspoon kosher salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Add coriander, mustard and peppercorn seeds. Add shallots and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, trim tenderloin and excess fat from chicken breast and fold flat. Slice through middle to make four cutlets. Dry completely and season with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
3. Put flour in one dish. Whisk egg and two tablespoons oil in second dish. Put breadcrumbs in third dish. Coat chicken in flour and shake off excess. Dip in egg and allow excess to drip off. Place in panko breadcrumbs and coat thoroughly, pressing in to help crumbs adhere.
4. Meanwhile, heat 6 tablespoons of remaining oil in heavy-bottomed, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until simmering, about 2 minutes. Lay two cutlets gently in skillet. Cook until deep golden brown and crisp on first side, about 2 1/2 minutes.
5. Using tongs, flip cutlets, reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until meat feels firm when pressed gently and second side is deep golden brown. Remove from pan, discard excess oil and wipe pan with paper towel. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken.
6. Meanwhile, whisk together 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard with 2 tablespoons shallot pickling liquid. Then, drizzle in 6 tablespoons oil while whisking to form vinaigrette. Brush brioche with melted butter and toast on grill pan. Rub toasted side lightly with cut garlic clove.
7. To assemble, spread bottom bun with bacon jam. Place chicken cutlet on top. Sprinkle ¼ of crumbled goat cheese on each chicken cutlet. Lightly toss fresh herbs in vinaigrette (there will be extra vinaigrette so don't over dress) put on top of goat cheese. Top with desired amount of pickled shallots and top bun.
Sriracha Lime Macadamia Crusted Tilapia with Pomegranate, Pineapple Pico de Gallo and Pickled Red Onions on Kings Hawaiian Rolls
(Makes 6 sandwiches)
Pickled red onions
½ red onion sliced thin
1 cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
A few coriander seeds and pink peppercorns
Pico de Gallo
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1 cup chopped pineapple
1 ripe avocado
1 lime
1 clove of garlic
1 bunch cilantro
½ to 1 Serrano pepper
½ to 1 jalapeno pepper
6 tilapia filets
Kosher salt
Fresh cracked pepper
½ cup flour
2 eggs
2 tablespoons Sriracha
3 limes
1 cup macadamia nuts
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
¾ cup duck fat
¼ cup queso fresco cheese
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 jalapeno pepper
6 Kings Hawaiian rolls
Pink Himalayan salt
Directions for pickles:
1. Bring vinegar, sugar, water and one teaspoon kosher salt to a boil in a small saucepan.
2. Add coriander and peppercorn seeds. Add sliced onions and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and set aside.
Directions for salsa:
1. Chop fresh avocado into small cubes and chop ¼ cup cilantro and add to pomegranate salsa.
2. Season to taste with kosher salt and add more lime juice if you like it tangier.
Directions for fish:
1. Heat duck fat in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Lay three fish filets gently in skillet. Cook until deep golden brown and crisp on first side, about 2 ½ minutes.
3. Using tongs, flip filets, reduce heat to medium and continue to cook 2 ½ to 3 minutes longer. Place on wire rack. Repeat with remaining fish, placing them on rack to cool.
Directions for sandwich:
1. In a medium bowl combine pineapple, pomegranate seeds, one minced garlic clove, zest and juice of one lime, ½ jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped fine, ½ Serrano pepper seeded and chopped fine (add more if you like it spicy). Set aside.
2. Dry tilapia completely and season lightly with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
3. Put flour in one dish. Whisk egg and 2 tablespoons Sriracha and 1 tablespoon lime zest in second dish. Put panko in third dish. Chop macadamia nuts to medium crumb and add to panko.
4. Coat fish in flour and shake off excess. Dip in egg and allow excess to drip off. Place in nut and panko and coat thoroughly pressing in to help crumbs adhere. Set aside on wire rack.
5. Toast the buns in a preheated oven at 400 degrees. Melt 4 tablespoons butter. Add ½ jalapeno and the zest of one lime. Slice open buns and brush with butter mixture inside and on top. Toast in the oven until golden crispy. Remove buns from oven.
6. Place fish on bottom bun, top with fresh fruit pico de gallo and pickled onions, sprinkle with queso fresco cheese. Add top bun and sprinkle with Himalayan pink salt. Serve with lime wedges.
— Jennifer Daskevich, World Sandwich Champion


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EDITOR'S NOTE — Organizers of the Farm Press Peanut Profitability Award have reviewed production data from previous winners to arrive at a "Top 10 Keys to Peanut Profitability." This list of successful production practices has been presented in descending order in Southeast Farm Press and on this website, with sponsorship provided by DuPont Crop Protection. The Peanut Profitability Awards, based on production efficiency in whole-farm situations, is entering its 13th year and is administered by Marshall Lamb, research director for the National Peanut Research Laboratory, and his staff.
Combined, the previous nine Keys to Peanut Profitability will help growers produce higher yields and higher quality peanuts.
But without water, the success of each key is significantly reduced and that is why irrigation comes in at No. 1 in the list of Top 10 Keys to Peanut Profitability.
Marshall Lamb, director of the USDA National Peanut Laboratory, says irrigation increases peanut yield by about 30 percent on a 10 year average, and even drastically higher in drought years like those experienced in all peanut producing regions in recent years.
"Managing irrigation with Irrigator Pro will add at least 300 pounds per acre in yield for irrigated producers," he says. "This is why so many past Peanut Profitability and high yield winners use Irrigator Pro — including one of last year's winners, Kreg Freeman, and a host of others."
The availability of moisture for peanuts is critical at key times in the growing season for maximum yield and to reduce stress that can affect both yield and quality. Without irrigation, during the past three years many growers across the peanut-producing belt in the U.S. simply couldn't plant peanuts because of a lack of soil moisture.
This year, for example, Luray, S.C., growers Bud and Corrin Bowers say they couldn't plant cotton or peanuts on time because they didn't have moisture in some fields. Fortunately, they have irrigation on some of their peanut land and could apply enough water to plant.
Unfortunately, about a third of their peanut crop this year is on new ground, which for the most part is not irrigated.
"Because of a lack of moisture at planting time, this has been one of the most frustrating times I've had in farming," says Bud Bowers. "We got backed up on planting cotton, which got us backed up on planting peanuts — without irrigation we would have been in a bigger mess."
Like so many growers across the Southeast and Virginia-Carolina belts, the Bowerses have to contend with herbicide-resistant weeds, particularly glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth (pigweed).
In the past, growers dealt with virtually every weed problem with glyphosate pre-plant and an over the top early season application of the same material, plus one or two others to control the few grasses and weeds not adequately controlled by glyphosate.
Now, it is almost standard practice among peanut growers go back to a pre-glyphosate regimen, applying pre-plant herbicides to manage resistant weeds and reduce the amount of glyphosate used in order to lower the risk of further resistance problems.
Water activated herbicides
Most older-generation herbicides used at planting time have to be water activated.
Longtime University of Georgia Extension Peanut Specialist John Baldwin probably said it best when talking about the use of moisture-activated herbicides: "If it don't rain, it don't matter." Without proper moisture, it won't matter whether the herbicides are there or not.
Irrigation is often a poor substitute for Mother Nature's water, but in some cases, it can be a better way to water-in herbicides. The labels of several herbicides state that as long it is incorporated within three weeks, the herbicide will be effective. The best way to get full activation is to have one rain event that provides all the water needed to activate the herbicide.
Most water-activated herbicide labels also say these materials need water within 21 days. Many times, growers think they need a cumulative amount of rainfall within that three-week period to activate the herbicide. Research indicates that may be a recipe for failure.
Peanuts are predominantly grown on sandy soils. If these soils are allowed to dry after a rain, or after a low rate of irrigation, and are followed between similar showers or low levels of irrigation, the herbicide will bind tightly to the top layer of the soil without adequately moving through the soil.
By applying adequate irrigation water at planting, growers can insure these type herbicides will keep their peanuts clean for the first few weeks of growth.
Irrigation is an expense, and it can be significant in some parts of the country. To produce peanuts profitably, growers must manage irrigation just as they manage other crop inputs. Balancing the irrigation cost checkbook is equally as important as justifying the use of fertilizer, fungicides and other peanut inputs.
Just like money in the bank, the water bank account can fall quickly when things don't go as planned. To manage the water bank, the grower has to measure the amount of moisture in the soil.
Growers irrigate crops to maximize yield. To maximize yield, the grower has to maximize evapotranspiration. To accomplish those goals, the farmer has to measure water accurately.
Evapotranspiration (ET) is the transport of water into the atmosphere from surfaces, including soil (soil evaporation), and from vegetation. Soil and vegetation are the most important contributors to evapotranspiration.
Other contributors to evapotranspiration may include evaporation from wet canopy surface and evaporation from vegetation-covered water surface in wetlands.
The evaporation component of ET is comprised of the return of water back to the atmosphere through direct evaporative loss from the soil surface, standing water (depression storage), and water on surfaces (intercepted water) such as leaves and/or roots.
Transpired water is that which is used by vegetation and subsequently lost to the atmosphere as vapor.
There are a number of monitors that can be used to determine exactly how much irrigation water peanut plants need. These irrigation water guides are available from Extension specialists in any peanut-producing state and from any irrigation equipment dealer.
Corrin Bowers in South Carolina came back to his father's farm armed with a degree in engineering from the University of South Carolina and valuable industry experience with precision technology. He has helped develop a highly successful system of monitoring soil and plant moisture and applying irrigation water as needed.
Combination of two older programs
"We use a program called TCH20 that is a combination of two older programs," he says.
"We put sensors at 8, 16 and 24 inches in the soil. The system has a data logger that records 24 hours a day, seven days week. I can go to the field with my computer and hook it up to the data logger or as long as I have a clear line of sight I can do it with a radio connection.
"After the crop is planted, I go in every morning and get a histogram of what the water is doing. I can tell what the plant available water and soil moisture are each day. It's a highly evolved computer program that allows me to be a better farmer — I know more about our crop than we used to know.
"We are now watering our crops based on when the plants really need water. It takes out all the guesswork of looking at a crop and trying to determine when to irrigate and when not to irrigate," Bowers says.
Another system of irrigating peanuts was recently developed by former USDA-National Peanut Research Laboratory Scientist Wilson Faircloth. The system developed in Georgia and Texas is called primed acclimation.
It is the intentional but regulated use of mild stress to change plant water use. Faircloth says the concept is similar to someone getting a flu shot, which actually exposes them to a mild case of the flu. When they come in contact with the same flu virus, their body is prepared for it and knows how to fight it.
"With primed acclimation, you are exposing the plant to intentional, regulated drought stress so it changes the physiology of the plant and changes its growth habits, such as causing it to have deeper rooting," Faircloth says.
The newest version of Irrigator Pro, the expert system developed to help producers make decisions about their operations, now includes the concept of primed acclimation as an option for irrigation management, plus many other changes.
How much benefit growers get from proper use of irrigation varies significantly from one farm to another and from one year to another.
In drought years, laced with intense heat and humidity, irrigation can make a 2,000 pound per acre difference in yield. In addition to the yield increase, having water can also significantly reduce the incidence of aflatoxin and diseases that can further cut peanut profitability.
Most growers agree that in years that are within 20 year norms in heat and rainfall, irrigation consistently increases yields by 1,000 pounds per acre.
"Irrigation is the key factor in sustaining farm incomes and minimizing weather associated risks," Lamb says. "This is true not just for peanuts, but for the crops we rotate with as well.
"We need to expand and protect irrigated acres. That's why programs such as the Alabama Irrigation Initiative (and similar programs) are vital to our future."
(An introduction to this series of keys to peanut profits can be found here. Keys No. 10 and No. 9 can be found here. No. 8 and No. 7 are here. Cost management, efficient water use two more keys to peanut profits came in at No. 6 and No. 5. Disease control ranked No. 4 and that information can be found here. The No. 3 key was listed as proactive farm management. That information is available here. Finishing in the No. 2 position was crop rotation. Read that article here).