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who are your favorite bishies?
try to keep around ten...not more than twenty...and DEFINITELY not more than thirty...XD
then put the series they're from next to it.
(no particular order)
shark (shaolin sisters),
Toguu shizumasa (Shinshi Doumei Cross...the one that Haine sees @ school),
Michael (model),
kakashi (naruto),
byakuya (bleach)
yuki (furuba)
Genjyo Sanzo (saiyuki)
Kensuke Yura (Power!!/Girl Got Game)
Lan/Ran (clover)
Eclipse (Demon diary)
Dark (DNAngel)
ayaori makoto (penguin revolution)
that's it for now...
I dunno if these can be call bishies. But they are certainly my favourite.
1) Gaara (Naruto)
2) Hotaru/Keikoku (Samurai Deeper Kyo)
3) Roronoa Zoro (One Piece)
4) Hitsugaya Toushirou (Bleach)
5) Manabe Kakeru (Furuba)
6) Ulquiorra (Bleach)
7) Hisoka (Hunter X Hunter)
Thats all i can think of.
yaaaaay .. love this post ^o^
as for me no particular order :
Kyou Kara Maou
GetBackers (the anime)
Honey & Clover
Major 2nd season (the anime)
Prince of Tennis
Fruits Basket
Mekakushi no Kuni
Goong (both manhwa + drama)
Hosaka Kyomine
Komatta Toki ni wa Hoshi ni Kike
Parfait tic
Silver Dimond
Lee Wan
Beauty is The Beast
Vampire Knigh
Nodame Cantabille
Detective Conan
Kaito Kid
Detective Conan
Detective Conan
hmm .. i seem to like mostly the black hair characters
i hope i didnt foget any1
well i need to check my hard disk for more bisheis Last edited by Riku on Thu 27 Apr, 2006 02:31 AM; edited 1 time in total
@white_queen: great idea! mwahaha, now us girls r gonna have some fun naming bishies..
my favs are:
zero (vampire knight)
sano (hanakimi)
shin (goong)
takumi (nana - i have a love-hate relationship with him tho)
ren (nana)
kaito (yoroshiku master)
i will add more when i remember since my brain isnt working that well rite now
My fav bishies...hmmm I don't really have that O.o but I'll try to make some up ...
Zero (Vampire Knight)
Kaito (Yoroshiku Master...he is so cute with Kurumi ^^)
Izumi (Fullmoon wo Sagashite)
Masaharu Uzaki (Heaven!!...ooh laughed so many times when he gets humiliated)
waah can't think of any anymore == ;;
@desert: haha, thankyaaaa ^^;;
i just couldn't resist...i was thinking: what else can we do to talk about manga/manhwa that isn't on one title?
and i went: BISHIES!! haha...^^;;
i suppose now, to add a twist, a little something about the types of characters you tend to like...?
-i'm all for that cold exterior, warm interior.
-quiet. i do all the talking, thanks. haha, jkjk. i just like it when they listen and have those not awkward quiet moments.
-a bit of internal conflict--shows that they actually CAN think...ahaha^^;;
-a lil pigheaded/stubborn. a sign of fighting spirit.
-knows how to fight (magic or swords are best...^^)
-excells w/ something
well, those are mine...for now...^^
I tend to go with the psycho one (similar to gaara). Usually the ones that dont talk much, doesn't show to anyone how he feels. Have a sad past and needs a hug. Other than that, all my favs have one thing in common. They are amusing. They have to be for me to like them.
^ah!! i so agree!!
well, aside from psycho...^^;;...
it scares me just a smidge..
but do you ever get this reaction from friends:
how can you like a DRAWING?!
honestly, i have no idea...other than that 'drawing' is really...
good-looking/handsome/cute/hott/pretty/ etc etc...haha^^;;
does anyone else have a clue...?
white_queen: hmm... i don't think bishie-lovers 'like' a drawing; i think it's the same as if you really like someone in a book or movie -- you like the 'idea' of that
and since mangaka tend to make cool characters really hot/pretty/handsome/cute/etc, we end up 'liking drawings' ...
just my opinion ^^_________________Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
@moofli: ah! you have answered the deep philosophical question that has plagued me since the beginning i was aware of my existence!!
(ok, that was purposefully weird, i promise!! XD)
to add to my list:
hatori-san, furuba
@white_queen: of COURSE u can like a drawing .. wat moofii says is correct, its the idea thats counts.. also, since its the artist that 'makes' the character, he ends up being hotter than real life.. hehehehe..
honestly..i wish some guys would have good hair like the guys in manga...
doesn't have to be like tai from digimon..you know.. like cactus head... XD
but i mean WELL shampoo-ed and taken care of.
good hair and clothes/style is a really strong indicator if that guy has any sense... haha^^
why can those manga guys dress so well anyway..? T-T
well...off to my piano w/ disney songs...^^
Originally posted by white_queen:
honestly..i wish some guys would have good hair like the guys in manga...
i TOTALLY agree with you.. guys with nice hair make me look twice.. thats part of the reason why i like j-rockers - cos of their nice hair! XD but i guess if guys in real life were to have hair like in mangas they'd spend a fortune on hair products
Originally posted by white_queen:
honestly..i wish some guys would have good hair like the guys in manga...
@desertrose281: Hah yeah, but they WOULD look better
@Rin no Rekka: Yeah I like those bishies too, but aside from psycho too like white_queen xD
I kinda like all characters as long as the girl fits with him. For exception those who hurt the girl (like in Parfait Tic!... Ichi or...can't really think of an example ...)
i think i'll add
inuyasha, from inuyasha...duh...XD
vash, trigun
loki, ragnarok (they stopped the eng translations after vol10!! ><!!)
haha..wow, my list is slowly expanding..and will dominate the world!!


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|NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (left) asked for a dismissal of Saints LB Jonathan Vilma's defamation lawsuit.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell filed a motion Thursday to dismiss New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma's defamation lawsuit against him in Louisiana District Court.
The legal maneuver by Goodell and the NFL is standard procedure for a defendant in a case like this one. Thursday marked the commissioner's deadline to file an answer brief to the initial complaint from Vilma, who received a season-long suspension after the NFL's investigation into the Saints' "bounty" program.
Goodell's reply claimed that Vilma's claims were all "relating to and emanating from Commissioner Goodell's imposition of discipline for conduct detrimental to the integrity of, or public confidence in, the game of professional football," according to the court document. That refers to the power Goodell wields over the appeals process in cases under the NFL's personal-conduct policy, under which "conduct detrimental" falls.
The reply brief thus contended that Vilma's claims "represent an improper attempt to circumvent the mandatory and binding dispute resolution procedures required by the NFL CBA." Goodell's reply included 715 pages of exhibits, though 317 of those pages were the CBA itself, and another 237 were excerpted pieces from its constitution and bylaws.
Goodell also filed a request for oral argument in connection with his motion to dismiss, and an Aug. 1 hearing was set for that motion in the Eastern District Court of Louisiana before Judge Helen Berringer.
Vilma's lawyer, Peter Ginsberg, said in an email following Goodell's filing: "We look forward to the time when the legal maneuverings end and we can finally address the merits of the Commissioner's public -- and erroneous -- accusations against Jonathan.
"As Williams Gladstone, the British scholar, said, 'Justice delayed is justice denied.' Jonathan deserves justice and the commissioner should answer for what he has done to Jonathan. Simply because the commissioner's attorneys can file motions, and delay the defamation claims from proceeding at the moment, does not mean it is the proper way to proceed. Jonathan, the NFL, its fans, and all of its players, deserve a transparent and open airing of this serious situation."
Vilma also amended his initial complaint to the district court Thursday, asking for a temporary restraining order hearing. A temporary restraining order would keep Vilma's suspension from starting, pending a preliminary injunction hearing.
Following Goodell's filings this morning, Vilma said on his Twitter account: "And we're off ..."
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Adult Torticollis- Neck pain from "sleeping wrong"
by Dr. Joseph C. Pigg, D.C.
The story is always the same. "Doc, I went to bed fine, but when I woke up I couldn't turn my head, I had to use my hands to lift my head up this morning, and I feel like I've been hit by a truck!"
This is typical of a condition called "Torticollis". One type of torticollis is "Congenital Torticollis" that occurs in infants and young children. But we will be discussing "Adult or Acquired Torticollis".
In the majority of the cases, a person wakes up with a stiff and painful neck and sharp pain when trying to turn or tilt towards one side. If you had this condition and looked at yourself in the mirror, you might even see that your head is slightly turned, tilted, or even shifted to one side. For example, you might have pain on the right side of your neck and are tilted and turned slightly towards the left. In this case, turning or tilting your head right would cause excruciating sharp pain and looking up would be painful as well.
What causes it?
Many cases of this condition occur for no known cause, however there are several well known factors that may be related.
Sleeping with the window open:
This occurs most often in the hot summer months when people go to sleep with their window open for air circulation. But then around 4am when the temperature drops the neck muscles stiffen and cramp and lead to a change in the neck reflexes that don't allow the tight muscles to loosen later.
Sleeping in an awkward position:
Whether you're over-tired or have had a little too much alcohol, sometimes people will get their head or neck into a position from which they don't move for several hours. The worst is when people sleep on their stomach and turn their head 90 degrees towards one direction so they can breathe, but also sleeping without a pillow or a shallow pillow can cause it. In the latter case, the neck is tilted too sharply towards the bed. For example, a person sleeping on their left with too shallow a pillow might have the joints on the left side of the neck jam or freeze in place while the muscles and other soft tissues on the right side of the neck are over-lengthened. It can also occur when one sleeps on their back on too many pillows causing their neck to be overly flexed during the night.
History of an unusual activity the day before:
Many times a person will report that they had done an activity outside of their normal routine the day before they woke up with the neck pain. Examples are people who are packing and moving homes, gardening, watching TV or a movie with their head turned one direction for the whole time, or beginning a new exercise in the gym. They don't usually feel any problem the day of, but wake up feeling it the next morning.
What's going on inside my neck? - Catch 22
In this type of Torticollis, one or more of the small joints along the back side of the neck called "facet joints" become jammed or locked. The small supportive muscles of the neck that are usually controlled by unconscious reflexes (the muscles you don't even know you have until you have this condition) contract and hold the joint in a protective manner so as to avoid what it "thinks" is further damage to the joint. There is a swelling reaction around the joint as well. It is the swelling and the prolonged contraction that cause the pain. Here's the catch. The joint can't move normally because the muscles are holding their position, but the muscles won't loosen because they feel the joint out of position.
Can it be treated?
Over the counter drugs such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can temporarily help the pain and swelling. In severe prolonged cases, injections into the joint are sometimes used. However, most cases are self-limiting and do not require such drastic treatments. An average case of adult torticollis usually lasts from 4 to 7 days. Many people have to take a few days off work because they can't drive or because the pain is too severe while working. X-rays are sometimes taken, but in typical non-serious cases, x-rays do not show the cause of the torticollis.
Conservative treatment:
Physical therapy employs a technique called Neuromuscular re-education in which proprioceptive neurofacilitation (P.N.F.) is used. After a therapist performs passive range of motion (ROM) in the pain-free range, they then use these longer named techniques which basically involve gentle isometric contraction into or away from the side of pain. The treatment reproduces the pain because it in effect "re-sets" the normal muscle reflexes much in the way that a computer can be "re-booted" when something goes wrong. Other helpful modalities may involve ice, heat, ultrasound, electric muscle stim., and traction.
Is chiropractic safe for treating this condition?
All of the above helps address the muscular reflex and spasm part of the condition, however the deeper joint issue should also be addressed. A chiropractor can help with this, however, it is very difficult to receive an adjustment (even if you're already used to getting adjusted by a chiropractor on normal days) unless the physiotherapy involving resetting of the muscle reflexes and range of motion is done first. Otherwise, the tendency of the muscles will be to fight the adjustment.
In my own practice, I spend the majority of the time first performing these physiotherapies and then preposition the head in several different positions to see which would be the most comfortable for an adjustment. If there is no position possible without sharp pain, then I either use a light force adjusting tool (Activator) or don't adjust the person at all at that time. When a patient is able to handle an adjustment, there is usually a sharp pain followed by instant relief and a relaxed feeling in the muscles. However, the muscles usually try to follow their newly learned habit and retighten over a few hours, but to a lesser degree. It is not uncommon for someone with this condition to come in for treatment in the morning, and then return for a follow up the same day in the evening. Typically after 3-4 treatments, the joint moves well enough to allow the muscles to calm down on their own and the person is able to function more normally.
Without treatment, torticollis usually will resolve on it's own in 5-7 days. With proper conservative treatment, the majority of the condition usually resolves in 2-3 days. There is commonly left over soreness for about 1 week, but 90% of the motion with no sharp pain. It is crucial not to repeat sleeping in the wrong position again during this recovery phase.
Warning: If your neck is extremely stiff in every direction or you have lightning shock-like pains down your entire spine and especially if you have an accompanying fever and/or nausea/vomiting, you should seek immediate medical attention as you may be suffering from meningitis or some other severe life threatening neurologic condition. If you are not sure, call 911 or an advice nurse at your nearest hospital to discuss the symptoms. Rare cases of adult torticollis can also be related to fracture, tumor, or infection.


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Calling All Creative People
We're challenging the scope of illustration in Toronto and looking for artist submissions from now until THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013.
If Walls Could Talk: The Gladstone Hotel's Experiential Illustration Show
The Gladstone Hotel seeks expressions of interest for contemporary, experiential projects for its inaugural illustration event, If Walls Could Talk. This group exhibition will take place next March 6–16, 2014 at the historic Gladstone Hotel in downtown Toronto.
If Walls Could Talk will challenge Canadian and international artists to work outside their traditional practices—to occupy and alter spaces in dramatic, conceptual, or experimental ways. The majority of the site-specific work will be localized on the hotel's second floor, but we encourage applicants to consider proposing projects for all public spaces throughout the hotel.
We encourage artists to participate independently, in collaboration with a partner, or as a team. Ideal candidates for juried consideration are practitioners who approach their disciplines with a radical personal vision. These artists/designers use illustration—or a practice related to illustration—to converse, connect, collaborate, and construct. Successful projects will create delight in the unexpected.
Curated by Leila Courey
Diti Katona: founding partner and creative director, Concrete Design
Gary Taxali: fine artist and illustrator
Jason Logan: author, illustrator, designer, and creative director of Rogers Publishing
Mikey Richardson: co-owner and creative director, AmoebaCorp
Paul Dallas: chair of Illustration, OCAD University
Virginia Johnson: illustrator, textile designer, and owner of Virginia Johnson Lifestyle
Zak Mroueh: president, executive creative director and founder, Zulu Alpha Kilo
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The Women's Gathering meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays at Holy Comforter Church, 1700 W. 10th Ave., and is open to new members. For more information, call Dotti Moyer at 303-404-2530.
Each Thursday at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, a group of women unfurl colorful balls of yarn and knit, knit, knit.
The Women's Gathering, a group of crafty ladies who use their skills to help others, uses donated yarn to crochet and knit hats, scarves and blankets. They also assemble care packages, mend clothing and organize other donations to help communities in Colorado and South Dakota.
At Thursday's meeting, women finished multi-colored hats on circular looms or long needles, adding newly-finished items to a growing pile on the table.
"I'm amazed at the work they do and how much they give," said Dotti Moyer, who leads the Women's Gathering each week.
Their efforts are focused on several recipients, including the Pine Ridge Oglala Sioux reservation in South Dakota, which is one of the poorest areas of the United States.
Winters tend to be bitter cold there, so the women knit hats, mittens and blankets for people in the Pine Ridge community.
Moyer estimates the group has knit more than 700 hats, mittens and neck warmers in the past four years and have collected more than 250 bed covers.
In order to get a better idea of what people need, she and Women's Gathering volunteer Ellie McKinley made a visit to the reservation earlier this year.
"Most homes are heated with propane that many people can not afford to purchase, therefore in the winter, they have no heat and no inside water," Moyer said.
Working through contacts at Pine Ridge schools and community centers, the group recently donated fleece blankets for children to use when they ride the drafty school buses to and from school. Other volunteers have made rag dolls to donate to Court Appointed Special Advocates in South Dakota, which works with abused children.
The women help charities that are close to home, too. They help Broomfield nonprofit A Precious Child by washing clothes to donate, replacing old shoelaces, mending jeans and knitting baby blankets and hats.
Pattie Trimble usually helps out by assembling crocheted squares and sewing them into blankets.
"I just like the idea of blankets for all," she said.
The group also partners with Louisville-based Saint Benedict Health and Healing Ministry by making first aid kits. Saint Benedict provides monthly clinics for uninsured and homeless people, including diabetes education, heart screenings, triage for simple wounds and referrals to community clinics.
Jody Owen, a regular Women's Gathering member, said she loves to knit and chat with the others each week.
"I'm an empty nester, and I like to feel needed," she said. "This is something we can do that helps others and is appreciated."
The women aim to help others in the community, but some said their weekly meetings help each other, said Reta Mounger, another knitting regular.
"It's a positive atmosphere, and we can listen and help each other with our problems," she said.
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Did the CIA Have a Double Agent Inside al Qaeda?
(VIBY J, Denmark) -- A Danish man claims he worked with the CIA to infiltrate al Qaeda as a double agent for years and helped track radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki until the prominent al Qaeda figure was killed in an American drone strike, according to a Danish news report.
The man, who calls himself Morten Storm, provided evidence to the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten that he was a former radical who had been turned by the Danish intelligence service (PET) and later worked with the CIA so closely that he says President Obama knew his name. Storm said he was the one who sent Anwar al-Awlaki, the al Qaeda preacher linked to several American terror plots, a USB stick that contained a tracking device that eventually allowed an American drone to take him out in September 2011.
Among the evidence that Storm gave Jyllands-Posten are alleged letters between Storm and Awlaki and what appears to be a secret recording of a conversation between Storm and people he calls PET agents and an officer from the CIA in a swanky Denmark hotel in October 2011. During a private conversation, the alleged CIA officer, identified only as Michael, confirms Storm's work for the PET and CIA and makes the claim that the President is aware of the operation.
However, the purported CIA man maintains that Awlaki was killed thanks to a parallel mission and not because of Storm's work.
Storm said he was a radical, militant Islamist in the United Kingdom in the mid-2000s who appeared at at least one anti-American rally, but was turned by PET in 2006.
In a statement from PET's chief, the Danish spy organization said that as a matter of policy it does not publicly confirm sensitive information about its operations, nor does it deny incorrect information.
"It should be noted, however, that in no way does PET engage in or support operations aimed at taking civilian lives. Consequently, PET has not contributed in connection to the military operation that led to the killing of Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen," the statement said.
The CIA declined to comment and a White House official did not immediately return requests for comment on this report.
Storm told the newspaper he wanted to come forward now because he was proud of the work he had done and wanted some recognition. He reportedly also wanted his family to know he had been fighting terrorism for years.
Bruce Riedel, a former CIA officer and contributor to The Daily Beast, said that for the most part, Storm's account seems plausible.
"This story is consistent with how you would infiltrate a terrorist group like al Qaeda," Riedel told ABC News. "You need someone who's a plausible recruit ... He's the perfect kind of infiltrator, perfect kind of plant inside of al Qaeda."
Riedel said that as good as America's technological capabilities are in fighting terrorism, there's little substitute for having a man inside.
"The drones themselves are amazing technical phenomena, but the information that leads the drones to the target is what really matters," Riedel said. "In the end it's human beings and the little technical means they can put on somebody to track them down."
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Days 3, 4, 5 Starz Denver Film Festival
Didn't pull the trigger on this one, it seems…Feeling a little too much participant and not enough observer at the 34th Starz Denver Film Festival (through Nov. 13). Friday, played interviewer for a post clip-reel Q&A with Judy Greer, recipient of the fest's John Cassavetes Award. She was better than charming earlier in the day–just as funny and warm in the evening: talking about Detroit Pride, her sense of what it means to have a "supporting" role in a film, and her having to explain to fiance Dean Johnsen why people keep asking about kissing George Clooney in Alexander Payne's "The Descendants." Johnsen's not a civilian, so the longtime producer of "Real Time With Bill Maher" gets it. Festgoers have another chance to see Greer this weekend: she's portrays a wife suspected of cheating in "Jeff, Who Lives At Home," by brothers Mark and Jay Duplass.
Too bad Greer wasn't able to stick around Saturday to hear the kudos for the Big Night screening of the film. She'd have felt her "work here is done." That said, the day before Greer had been particularly laudatory of Shailene Woodley's portrayal of Clooney character Matt King's daughter. She was right to be. The then 19-year-old's performance is quite startling in its depth and naturalism. Thinking there's an Oscar nod for supporting in it for her.
Sunday afternoon MMoviegoer tag-teamed panel duties for "Do Ask, Do Tell," which featured codirectors Bobbie Berliffi and Beverly Kopf of "Wish Me Away" (a touching and intimate doc about country-western songbird Chely Wright's coming out as gay); Adepero Oduye, star of "Pariah"; and GLBT advocate and One Colorado Deputy Director Jess Woodrum. Women+Film force and founder Barbara Bridges was my partner in moderating.
Tonight MM"s chatterbox responsibilities conclude with a post-screening interview with Oduye, the festival's Rising Star recipient. Over breakfast, the newcomer who portrays 17-year-old Alike in the indie drama, proved to be sage beyond her resume about acting and pretty much everything else. Saturday night Oduye was in L.A. because she was named one of the Hollywood Reporter's Hollywood Next Gen 2011 honorees. Other honorees featured in the Starz Film Festival include; fest openers Drake Doremus and Felicity Jones ("Like Crazy"), Shailene Woodley ("The Descendants"), Oduye and Rees ("Pariah"), and Elizabeth Olsen ("Marth Marcy May Marlene").


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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons maintained all along that left-hander J.A. Happ belonged on the team. Now it's official.
The demotion of left-hander Ricky Romero on Tuesday put Happ in the Blue Jays starting rotation as fifth starter.
The Blue Jays then showed their faith in Happ on Wednesday by awarding him a two-year contract extension worth US$8.9 million, superseding an earlier contract signed in January, with a club option for 2015.
Happ had a good spring training, while Romero did not. Regardless, Gibbons felt Happ deserved a role with the Blue Jays despite the early plan to have him open the season in the starting rotation at triple-A Buffalo.
"No doubt, even if he had a bad spring he deserved to be on the team," Gibbons said before the Blue Jays defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1. "He's a proven big-league pitcher."
"That's definitely good to hear from a guy who knows baseball," Happ said after allowing one run in 4 2/3 innings. "That's a great compliment. That's a lot of what I was trying to get across to them before coming into camp and then trying to do as well as I could here to help the case."
Happ, 30, is 35-35 with an earned-run average of 4.19 in 116 career major-league outings, including 96 starts. He was obtained by the Blue Jays last July in a trade with the Houston Astros.
While Romero struggled with an earned-run average of 6.23 in five Grapefruit League starts, Happ kept putting in good starts despite the uncertainty of his role/ He maintained all spring that he was a major-league starter.
Happ received the call from general manager Alex Anthopoulos on Tuesday telling him that he would open the season in the rotation.
"It was great, definitely a relief," Happ said. "It was certainly nice to know. Excited more than anything as I think everybody is about this ball club. Hoping it's going to be a lot of fun, it should be."
Against the Rays he allowed four hits and four walks while striking out four to leave him with a 1.90 earned-run average in seven Grapefruit League outings, including six starts.
"Happ put his money where his mouth is," Gibbons said. "He came out and said he wants to be the fifth starter, he deserved it and he got it. I expect him to be good. He's a competent guy and good lefties are hard to find."
Happ had allowed only three walks all spring training entering Wednesday's game, so the four he allowed to the Rays were a little out of character for what he has shown this spring.
"Definitely, especially the way the spring has gone for me," said Happ, who has 18 strikeouts in 23 2/3 innings. "I'm definitely not going to get down about it. I feel good physically. I tried to make adjustments as the game went on. I lost a couple of guys. That happens but that's not what I want."
The move to send Romero on option to single-A Dunedin was made after he allowed three runs (two earned) over 4 1/3 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. He will continue to work on the adjustments he is making and pitch in the rotation with the Florida State League team.
"It was a tough decision," Gibbons said. "The way things were going it has been an up and down camp for him coming off a tough year (9-14 with a 5.77 ERA in 2012). And he was feeling the heat. He was kind of the main focus. Everything else had been positive and he was kind of that one question mark, (but) not in our minds. He was under the microscope. He dealt with it pretty good early.
"But he is just too inconsistent right now. With Pete (pitching coach Walker) and him making some mechanical adjustments with the stride and all that stuff, he just wasn't ready. You see progress but to be fair to him and to the team it's best that he should be down here and iron it out."
Happ will stay in Florida and will pitch to minor-leaguers on Monday before joining the Blue Jays in Toronto. His first scheduled major-league start is April 6 against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre.
Notes: The Blue Jays pitching staff is set, barring late development, for the season opener on April 2 against the Cleveland Indians at Rogers Centre. They will go with eight relievers while third baseman Brett Lawrie of Langley, B,C., is on the disabled list with a strained left rib-cage area. Casey Janssen will be the closer with the rest of the bullpen consisting fellow right-handers Sergio Santos, Steve Delabar, Esmil Rogers and Jeremy Jeffress and left-handers Darren Oliver, Aaron Loup and Brett Cecil….Cecil and Jeffress got the news on Wednesday. ….The starting rotation is led by right-hander R.A. Dickey followed by right-hander Brandon Morrow, left-hander Mark Buehrle, right-hander Josh Johnson and Happ. …Colby Rasmus hit a grand slam to key Toronto's six-run eighth inning in Wednesday's game against the Rays.


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I Love it When They Get Things Right
On this blog, we tend to focus on the things we wish we could change with the Walt Disney Company. This is because we are so passionate about preserving the energy of the company that inspired us so much as children and we want the memories that have ignited our own creativity to exist forever. However, I would like to take just a moment to acknowledge a few things Disney has recently done really right in my eyes.
The cleansing of Pleasure Island. Thank you. Good bye seedy and unimaginative nightclubs, no one will miss you but the sleazy and disreputable.
The Return of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln to Disneyland. Welcome back Mr. Lincoln. You look great. Your moments were greatly missed.
The normalizing of Kermit and Piggy. It's a small thing, but it means a lot to me. I am so happy they discontinued use of these ugly, overgrown costumes. Jim Hensen hated them and so do I. I am wishing on a star tonight that they will never be used again.
And don't forget....THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN EO. I am so happy this is back. The over 500 fans that lined up outside for its opening are happy it's back, too.


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Dry Lube Makes Draw Rings into Workhorses
Early in 2010, the dry-lubricant coating line at toll processor Voss Taylor became extremely busy, as the firm took on all of the coating work for Bristol Compressors, Bristol, VA. Voss Taylor, with 400,000 sq. ft. under roof in Taylor, MI, and annual capacity of 720,000 tons on its pickling line, has developed a unique application process for the dry lube that optimizes coating consistency—an absolute must for Bristol's demanding deep-draw and redraw operations. The process is used to form compressor housing components that are robotically welded with minimal allowable weld gap. Therefore, dimensional tolerances are extremely tight in order to ensure good fitup in the welding fixture, and consistently high weld quality.
A QA technician at Bristol Compressors performs a chemical test on dry lubed blanks to check for coating consistency, before the blanks head to one of the firm's eight hydraulic-press deep-draw production lines.
"Draw consistency is critical to our robotic-welding department downstream from the housing department," notes Counts. "Dimensional tolerance is just 0.030 in., and we rely on the consistency of the dry lube applied to the blanks, at the required coating thickness, to contribute to a repeatable draw process throughout all eight lines."
Each production line features a 250- to 400-ton AP&T hydraulic press with varying degrees of automation. Draws reach 14 in. on blanks from 16.4- to 20.5-in. dia., of hot-rolled steel (HRb 40-70) 0.100 to 0.200 in. thick. Four of the press lines are fed blanks manually by Bristol operators, the other four are robotically loaded with AP&T press robots. Cycle time in the press is 10 to 11 sec.—an initial first draw followed by a redraw to resize and reconfigure the part. Capacity is 14,000 to 15,000 drawn parts per 24-hr. period across all eight lines. A conveyor carries the drawn parts route to a shear trimmer that trims the parts to specified height, to a piercing unit, and finally to a wash station.
Dry-Lube Line in Sync
One of eight draw-redraw lines at Bristol Compressors prepares to form a blank into a compressor housing; press cycle time is 10 to 11 sec.
Bristol allows a liberal range on coating thickness (or weight) of 400 to 800 mg/sq. ft., and Voss Taylor has no problem meeting that range, says Ed Sikina, director of quality assurance at the toll processor.
"We routinely apply the Tru-Chem product at 300 mg/sq. ft. to a tolerance of ±100 mg/sq. ft.," Sikina says, "with a 1.33 or better Cpk. We run 6000 to 7000 tons of steel/month through the coating line, of which Bristol accounts for about one-third."
Application and QA Processes
Voss Taylor's coating equipment mounts on rails to allow it to be moved into and out of the pickling line quickly and efficiently. The process begins by leveling the coil prior to the material entering the acid bath. A rinse station follows the pickling process, then the material is dried and the dry-lube coating applied. An accumulator builds up 100 ft. of the coated steel to allow it to dry before recoiling.
Quality-assurance technicians at Bristol inspect incoming coated blanks before they make their to the press lines. They test both sides of two blanks per every fifth lot of blanks; lot sizes range from 360 to 500 based on blank size. A technician also inspects blanks periodically throughout each shift.
A drawn compressor housing is ready for post-processing—a conveyor will carry the drawn part to a shear trimmer, a piercing unit and then to a wash station.
Tru-Chem's T.C. 1800-3 comprises a water-soluble powder applied as a solution. Die buildup, peeling, powdering and sticking "are virtually eliminated," says the company, "leaving no lubricant marks on drawn steel parts." Compared to applying lube at the press, Bristol Compressors enjoys a much cleaner, safer process.
Prolonged Draw-Ring Life"Not only are we holding the tight fitup tolerances required for welding the housings," says Counts, "but we're also more than quadrupling draw-ring life, running our draw rings for as long as 3 yr. This is due in part to the consistency of the dry-lube coating, as well as recent change in draw-ring radius. We went to a longer, softer radius on the rings to prevent the lube from being wiped off during the forming process. MF
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B.C.'s Coastal First Nations were quick to endorse a new U.S. study of the value of bear viewing in their traditional territories.
Kitasoo/Xai'xais councillor Doug Neasloss said the study by the Washington D.C.-based Centre for Responsible Travel supports what the northwest coast aboriginal communities have been saying for years: "Bears are worth more alive than they are dead."
The study calculated that in 2012, bear viewing in what is now popularly known as the Great Bear Rainforest generated 12 times the visitor revenue as bear hunting. It counts 510 people employed in bear viewing companies compared to 12 jobs in guided hunting.
The study is the latest salvo in a battle over trophy hunting in B.C. In November the province proposed to expand its traditional grizzly hunt to include Cariboo and Kootenay regions that were previously closed due to population concerns.
The Coastal First Nations, which includes Haida, Heiltsuk and seven other North Coast communities, has asserted its unresolved treaty rights in logging and pipeline protests as well as bear hunting. In 2012 the group announced a ban on trophy hunting for bears in its territories.
The province has continued to issue "harvesting" permits, including one well-publicized trophy shot by NHL player Clayton Stoner in May 2013, who took only the head and paws.
The U.S. study, funded by Tides Canada and Nature Conservancy USA, suggested B.C. has overstated the value of its guide-outfitter business to remote economies.
The province tracks wildlife populations and records human-related deaths, including vehicle accidents and "conflict kills," where ranchers or conservation officers shoot bears to protect homes or livestock.
The U.S. study reports that there were 74 grizzly hunters from outside B.C. in 2012, 80 per cent of them from the U.S.
From 1976 to 2009 the province issued hunting permits for an average of 297 grizzly bears a year.


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I find it really hilarious that just the mention of Naruto in a Naruto rp can be considered a dirty word ^_^
So yeah I tried to understand, and I think I do. I am interested, but I will probably watch from behind a tree and try to learn more, before I try a system RP. I really want to join this, but I don't want to mess it up for you all.
"I'm going to ride my horse to the place I'm robbing, leave it out front and leave the door open then when I manage to knock over a suit of fullplate armor wait at the street corner for the guards"Ugh
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Disease definition: Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV)—the latest version is known as Pneumovax 23 (PPV-23)—is the first pneumococcal vaccine, the first vaccine derived from a capsular polysaccharide, and an important landmark in medical history. The polysaccharide antigens were used to induce type-specific antibodies that enhanced opsonization, phagocytosis, and killing of Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcal) bacteria by phagocytic immune cells.
Symptoms: "Less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as: low fever (102 degrees or less), chills, tired feeling; swelling, pain, tenderness, or redness anywhere on your body; headache, nausea, vomiting; joint or muscle pain; swelling or stiffness in the arm or leg the vaccine was injected into; mild skin rash."
Disease Treatment: " Antibiotics can be used for treatment. However, some pneumococcal bacteria have become "antibiotic resistant" and antibiotics no longer kill them. Antibiotic resistance makes it very hard to treat some pneumococcal infections.
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What is omras2?
Online Music Recognition And Searching
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Ontology-driven Music Retrieval & Annotation Sharing service
omras2 is a framework for annotating and searching collections of both recorded music and digital score representations such as MIDI. The project is funded by the EPSRC.
omras2 defines two core standards for annotating music:
- a set of extensible ontologies allowing data to be shared over the web and linked to existing resources;
- a plugin interface for audio feature extraction and annotation modules.
Numerous annotation modules are already available as Vamp plugins. The Vamp interface can support a wide range of outputs, from low-level audio features (spectrograms, etc.) to high-level musical annotations (tempo, key, musical structure, time-alignment with other performances, etc.). A development kit is available making it easy to wrap any C or C++ code as a Vamp plugin, with Python compatibility (VamPy) and also further enhancements in the pipeline.
Sonic Visualiser is omras2's powerful desktop application for running Vamp plugins on individual tracks, and for viewing the output or enhancing it with manual annotations. Sonic Annotator is a corresponding command line tool enabling you to run plugins easily on all files in a collection. Both applications are cross-platform and open source. Sonic Annotator allows Vamp output to be saved in a variety of formats, in particular as RDF using the Audio Features Ontology. A Web Application (SAWA) is available for researchers to familiarise with OMRAS2 technologies. SAWA provides online audio feature extraction services using Vamp plugins. omras2's Harmonic Visualiser is a new Windows application that allows the visualisation and editing of individual notes within a polyphonic spectrum.
Data is shared in omras2 as RDF, which can be published very simply to the web and accessed directly over http, or stored in a triple store (an RDF database). RDF data can be browsed just like conventional HTML web pages, as RDF documents are hyper-linked in a similar manner. The omras2 application GNAT can be used to scan all audio files in a collection and generate an RDF document linking them to existing information on the web. Used in parallel with Sonic Annotator, this enables you automatically to create annotations for every track in your collection and to link them to high-quality editorial information such as the MusicBrainz recording catalogue. To make it straightforward to use RDF annotations in your own code, we provide tutorials on using standard RDF client libraries in C++, Java and Python.
omras2 music retrieval software currently includes two audio content-based search engines. audioDB is a powerful frame-level search engine which can find matching passages of music in large audio collections. SoundBite is a lightweight self-contained playlist generation engine.
Ongoing research in omras2 includes:
- the deployment of "Knowledge Machines" – machines serving RDF over the web which are able to do on-the-fly audio processing and annotation using Vamp plugins; and
- the development of logic-based inference engines to create new knowledge from an existing web of RDF data, for example by inferring rules of harmony from information about individual chords.
Some annotation modules are already available as dynamic RDF services, including a chord-labelling service that works with MIDI input.


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Lee's Effort Returns Phillies To .500
After a disastrous weekend in Houston, the Phillies managed to crawl back to the .500 mark after a 3-1 win over the Mets on Monday night. Cliff Lee pitched extremely well, allowing only 1 run over 8 innings. His strong performance kept the Phillies in the game against tough knuckleballer, R.A. Dickey.
For the offense, Jimmy Rollins is on a serious hot streak. It seems lately that even when he slips up, luck is on his side. He struck out in the 1st inning last night to start the game, but wound up being safe at first base anyway on a passed ball. He eventually scored on a Chase Utley sac fly. Rollins ended the game with 2 runs scored, a home run and a walk.
The home run was interesting; the ball snuck over the right field wall but appeared for a moment to have dribbled off the glove of outfielder Scott Hairston. Then without prompting, the umpires decided to review the play and correctly called it a home run. That is the first time I have seen any MLB umpire voluntarily review a play without first being harassed by a manager. It is about time.
Domonic Brown provided the other run with a solo shot in the 7th to give the Phillies a little more breathing room. Jonathan Papelbon nailed down the save in the 9th.
This win was a nice lift for the Phillies who remain 3.5 games out of the Wild Card race with 15 games to play. Realistically, the horrendous Houston weekend probably killed any shot they had at the postseason this year. So while it is great to see this team playing well, as far as the playoffs, don't hold your breath.
Game 2 with the Mets is tonight at 7:10pm.
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Rhode Island plans to install at least 30 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations next year.
The state Office of Energy Resources (OER) is directing the project to expand EV use across the state. Building EV charging stations, the OER says, will create jobs, reduce pollution and "accelerate Rhode Island's transition to electrified transportation." The charging stations are also part of a larger push to reduce petroleum consumption.
Currently, Rhode Island has six charging stations. Eighty percent of the planned charging stations are required to be in public locations. At least three must be on state property.
The notice of public bidding (pdf) for the project was announced soon after the state added EVs to its list of vehicles that can be bought by state agencies and municipalities.
Contractors have until Jan. 15 to submit proposals. The new stations must be built by Aug. 15.
"This is a fantastic development for the state," said Scott Miller, vice president of ChargePoint, an electric vehicle charging station developer that plans to bid on the Rhode Island project. "Installing a public EV infrastructure has proven to lead to more EV sales in a particular area. Most EV drivers will charge at home, but they feel much more comfortable knowing there is a public charging infrastructure available to them."
Funding from the federal American Resources and Recovery Act will pay for charging station equipment, wiring and construction costs. Charging equipment alone typically costs about $6,500.
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Your transport will pick you from your respective hotel(s) in Nadi and it takes approximately an hour to drive to this mystic village known as 'ABACA' the home of the Gods (Koroyanitu Mountain range).
ABACA is a National Heritage Park, home to some of our native birds and fauna. The drive gives one a birds' eye view of the Mamanuca and Yasawa group of islands, as well as the city of Lautoka with lots of photo opportunities. On arrival at the village, you will be met by your guide/host who will brief and fill you in on the history and lifestyle of the villagers before you take on the trek which is approximately 4 hours return.
On the trek to the spectacular waterfalls, the guide will keep you informed of the wildlife and herbal medicines. A great opportunity for bird watching as well.
A Fijian lunch will be served on your return to the village after partaking in a traditional 'Welcome Kava Ceremony'. We have more photo stops followed by a visit to the local fruit, vegetable and handicraft markets before drop off at your respective hotel(s).
ContactBookings can be done at your respective hotels tour desk, or contact us for a direct booking. COST:
Option 1-Tunituni Falls -Adults: FJD$235.00pp Option 2-Savioni Falls- $245.0
Option 3-Mt.Batilamu- $260.00(min 2 pax) from Nadi, Denarau & Lautoka Hotels Book Tour
Adults: FJD$300.00pp (min 2 pax) from Intercontinental, Shangri-La & Geckos Hotels) Book Tour
Children U12 yrs: ½ Price
Infants U6 yrs: F.O.C.
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Our ongoing Profiles in Practice podcast series continues with Judy Tso, a practicing anthropologist and owner of Aha Solutions in Maryland. After acquiring her bachelors at UPenn's Wharton School and working for eight years, Judy acquired a masters in Applied Anthropology at the University of Maryland. She describes what led her to study anthropology and how she was able to marry her interests in social justice and culture with her business background by transitioning into diversity consulting and training. Her interview provides insights into networking at conferences, shifting careers, becoming a consultant, and the importance of being creative and versatile in today's marketplace. Tso also describes the skills that anthropologists have (or don't know they have) and how students can articulate and market them.
In February 2007, the Practicing Anthropology Working Group (PAWG) launched a "Profiles in Practice" column in Anthropology News that highlighted anthropologists working outside of academia. PAWG soon transformed into the more permanent AAA Committee of Practicing, Applied and Public Interest Anthropology (CoPAPIA), which reimagined its Anthropology News column under the new title "Anthropology Works" in September 2008.
CoPAPIA is now building upon past Profiles in Practice columns with an online interview series geared towards students interested in anthropology but uncertain about career paths that await them after graduation. The series is hosted by Ruth Sando, owner of Sando and Associates, who is a practicing anthropologist and former board member of the Washington Association of Professional Anthropologists.
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November 11 — Honoring those who have served.
November 01, 2017
On November 11 of 1918, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11thmonth, an armistice went into effect, a cessation of hostilities between the Allied Nations and Germany, ending the "war to end all wars." The official end of World War I would not be declared for seven more months, at the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, but the end actually came on that November day, when the truce was signed, the opposing forces laid down their weapons, and the war known as the "Great War" was over. Now, all over the world, people set aside this day, November 11, to honor those who have served their countries well —bravely and selflessly.
Armistice Day, Remembrance Day, Veterans Day. A day to honor all those who have served.


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MediaCrush API - SDKs
MediaCrush is an image, video, and audio hosting service that helps make media files load faster by reducing file size without sacrificing quality. MediaCrush uses lossless compression tools that can increase the loading speed of files by up to 3,000 percent. MediaCrush offers a REST API for programmatic access to their services. The API includes methods for file information and file manipulation. The API returns JSON on all methods.


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Two robot strippers that made an appearance at a strip club in Las Vegas during the CES technology show have raised questions about gender diversity in the tech industry.
While it was a classic Vegas stunt to draw in gawkers from the world's largest tech convention, their appearance struck a nerve among women who've been speaking up against sexual harassment and for greater participation in the tech industry.
CES organizers say only about 20 percent of this year's attendees were women, along with just two of the 15 keynote speakers.
Organizers said the show had no affiliation with the strip club or the robots and have promised to redouble efforts to add women's voices to the speaker lineup next year.


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Annie: "No. I'll do it this morning. I couldn't bear to do it at the end of the day. She's like a torture chamber with a mouth."
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A Blog detailing the insanity of my medical practice and the stupidity of everyday life.
I like to call these soul-sucking vampires, myself, until I read Harry Potter and learned about Dementors.
Chocolate helps.
Tell Annie she doesn't have to call my mother.
It was my mom, again, wasn't it?
Oh, I am SO using that one!
damn, there are just so many patients that fit that exact description. well done, annie, well done. :-)
I think I'm going to borrow that one, too. It's fitting for a lot of our patients.
Another Level 5.
We say that "It's going to be a loooooong pregnancy"
Little Calf Creamery. Delicious homemade ice cream and food in Thousand Oaks!


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Here are some images that I managed to snap while visiting Anthony aka italcarguy at their families shop (Santo's Italian Car Service). There were tons to see especially all of the many original GTA parts that they have. If you are ever in the Los Angeles area and in need of car service or hunting for that rare part give them a visit.
SICS - Santo's Italian Car Service
8816 Amigo Ave
Northridge, CA 91324
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Swoon Profile tiles span two floors of this office
lobby that looks out to the San Diego Bay.
Thousands of Varia XT discs flutter and glow in a dynamic
cloud at this transit station near Sea-Tac Airport.
Radiant cobalt Chroma welcomes vacationers to this
cruise ship terminal by the San Francisco Bay.
Crisp white Wovin Wall highlights a corner cafe inside
this new Salt Lake City, Utah neighborhood library.
A backlit wall of changeable RGB lights feature intricate
patterning in Varia and lights up this Hawaiian hotspot.
Designers shine a light on this corporate headquarters
with 14 colorful illuminated Chroma boxes.
An interactive tree house exhibit of elegantly lit Koda XT
at the Mid-America Science Museum beckons visitors to explore.
100 backlit Chroma fins illustrate the massive cognitive power
of Watson, IBM's world-famous supercomputer.
A glowing tree made from hundreds of colored Chroma tiles
is a peaceful distraction in this cancer center.
Designers tap Varia Ecoresin to embody the effect of water and pipes in this plumber's union office.View Project
A towering wall with two layers of dichroic Varia Ecoresin inside
a structural x brace is a visual beacon of artistic expression.
A construction office lobby inside a former Hawaiian pineapple
cannery gets a vivid new look with translucent Varia Ecoresin.
Modern, organic, and translucent partitions of Varia Ecoresin
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A wave-like enclosure of perforated translucent Chroma with
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We continue to be intrigued about Pono, your "musical savior," the service-plus-player music ecosystem that purports to offer better sound than any other portable player on the market.
Neil Young issued a statement on Facebook today that Pono is now set to launch early next year, and confirmed that audio leader Meridian will make its music sound better:
To everyone who loves music –
I'm very happy to bring you some good news. All of us at Team PONO have been focused on getting everything right for our early 2014 launch of Pono.
The simplest way to describe what we've accomplished is that we've liberated the music of the artist from the digital file and restored it to its original artistic quality – as it was in the studio. So it has primal power.
Hearing PONO for the first time is like that first blast of daylight when you leave a movie theater on a sun-filled day. It takes you a second to adjust. Then you enter a bright reality, of wonderfully rendered detail.
This music moves you. So you can feel. That's why so many musicians are behind PonoMusic – this is important work that honors their art. This is the way they wanted you to hear their music.
PONO starts at the source: artist-approved studio masters we've been given special access to. Then we work with our brilliant partners at Meridian to unlock the richness of the artist's music to you. There is nothing like hearing this music – and we are working hard to make that experience available to all music lovers, soon.
Our mission is also to make PONO just as accessible as any music you buy and listen to today. So we'll be launching both the PONO portable player – an updated version of the one I showed on David Letterman's program – and an online library, with all your favorite music available in PonoMusic quality. Everything you need to feel music anew.
Stay tuned for more updates. And be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest information. We hope you'll try PONO when it comes your way, and that it brings you the soul of music.
Yours, for PonoMusic –
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The Creator's Project series of videos continues, this time touching on the world of Far Cry 3. Specifically, they explore how a we've got the story—Jason Brody has to save his friends—and we've got the island's allure and beauty calling out like a siren. Both are intended; the video goes into why.
The effect is that the player doesn't have much guiding them toward the story—why should you care about people you don't really know? And in this way, Jason's inevitable decision to go out and enjoy the island is not only intended, but accounted for. No weirdness around what the story dictates versus what a player actually does.
Unless, of course, you played like I did, ignoring the island and sticking to the story. In which case this all kind of falls apart.
Still, they're interesting ideas.
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A Roundup of Muscle Car Engine Advertisements
Selling new cars through magazine advertisements is a century-old art with many deeply established conventions. One of the first is: Show the car. So when you see an ad that defied this golden rule by focusing on the engine, you know the manufacturer had something cool to shout about.
It's a fine example of bait-and-switch marketing.
But let's also remember that muscle car shoppers were a breed apart from conventional car shoppers. We were not impressed with automatic retracting radio masts, tri-tone paint schemes, power trunk releases, or self-dimming high beams. It took cubic inches, high-lift camshafts, dual-point distributors, forged pistons, tuned exhaust manifolds, and impressive horsepower figures to reel us in. To us, the engine is the heart and soul of the overall package, and certain hip automakers were keen to this fact. Let's celebrate some of the best examples of this style of targeted muscle car marketing.
This ad for the Chevy 409 appeared in the May '62 issues of numerous automotive publications, mere weeks before the June 4 release of the Beach Boys hit single 409. Deftly rendered by an artist's hand, the line drawing gives viewers an X-ray look at the clutch-drive fan, deep-groove pulleys, domed 11:1 forged-aluminum pistons, chrome-silicon valve springs, tandem-mount 3361S/3362S 625-cfm Carter AFB carburetors, 0.440-inch-lift solid cam, deep-sump, 6-quart oil pan with windage tray, cast Pearlite 11-inch flywheel, and aluminum clutch housing. Combined with a series of positive magazine road tests and the Beach Boys' pitch-perfect harmonies, this ad helped Chevrolet sell an amazing 15,019 409s in 1962.
By the time this nifty 427 Impala ad appeared in buff books dated Apr. '66, the Mk IV 396/427 big-block family was firmly entrenched as a worthy replacement for the W-series 409, and there was no looking back. Though potent, the outgoing W-motor was limited by its in-line valve placement, which restricted valve head diameter and invited flow shrouding because the valve heads operated in close proximity to the cylinder walls. But by orienting the valves to open toward the centers of the cylinder bores—described in the ad copy as "tilted valves"—wall-shrouding was eliminated and breathing improved. Thanks to this inward targeting of the valves, when the valve covers were removed, the sight of 16 valve stems and springs pointing in various directions gave rise to the "porcupine" nickname. In 1966, with the Camaro still a model year away, fullsize Biscaynes, Bel Airs, Impalas, and Caprices accounted for a full 70.01 percent of Chevrolet sales, with 1,499,700 units sold. And yes, the mighty 427 was optional in a
An unwritten rule in automotive advertising has it that you never show your product in a state of disrepair. With its hood missing, this August 1968 color ad for the '69 Nova SS flies in the face of convention. The dramatic treatment called attention to a serious package, the vaunted big-block 396 Nova SS. Despite the existence of dealer-built big-block Novas in 1968, Chevrolet waited until the '69 model year to offer factory installations of the Turbo Jet 396. The mighty SS396 Nova arrived with the tag line, "The toughest block on the block," a reference to the rugged four-bolt main bearing caps included when the L78 375hp version was specified. Amazingly, normal vehicle ordering information supplied by Chevrolet to its dealers made zero reference to the availability of the 396 big-block. No doubt plenty of Chevy salesmen were perplexed when guys showed up with copies of this magazine ad. A total of 667 L78 Novas were built in '69, along with another 234 packing the slightly less potent L34, with its two-b
This Pontiac Catalina ad appeared in many of the May '62 buff books and stands out for its total lack of car imagery. Rather, Pontiac wanted potential customers to know it stood ready with hundreds of engine, driveline, chassis, and suspension options to help maximize performance. Pontiac had only been embraced by the youth market for seven model years when this ad appeared (and the game-changing '64 GTO was still in the distance). Prior to 1955, Pontiac, like its down-market stablemate Chevrolet, was seen as an old folks' car. The arrival of the '55 287-inch V-8 sparked the change, which led to Pontiac's involvement in NASCAR racing and the subsequent Super Duty drivetrain parts program and Wide Track chassis layout. This ad depicts just a few of the Catalina's available performance options, including dual-quad and tri-power induction, high-flow cast iron and aluminum exhaust manifolds, steep axle ratios, hotter camshafts (hydraulic-only on the assembly line), eight-lug aluminum wheels, extra-capacity coil
Killing four birds with one stone, this ad for the facelifted '64 Fairlane appeared in Dec. '63 enthusiast publications and served to alert shoppers that Ford's popular senior compact stood ready with three available V-8s. Though the 260 and 289 two-barrel mills (left and center) were a good start, it was the little monster on the right that was of interest to muscle fans—and Carroll Shelby, who'd base his Mustang G.T. 350 engines on it. Ad copy calls it "the Cobra's cousin," but enthusiasts have come to know it as the 289 Hi-Po. Notice its deep groove accessory drive pulleys, chrome-plated rocker covers, power-saving flexible fan, unsilenced air cleaner, Autolite four-barrel carburetor and long-branch tuned exhaust manifolds. Compression jumped from 9:1 to 10.5:1, double breaker points replaced single, and a high-lift solid cam replaced the mild hydraulic unit. The result was 271 hp and 312 lb-ft, with peak power coming in at a heady 6,000 rpm. The Hi-Po 289 wasn't cheap at $421.80, but it included a 9-inc
This starkly illustrated ad for Ford's 385-Series 429 Cobra Jet appeared in a Feb. '70 issue and plays on the age-old premise that racing improves the breed. The carefully worded copy reads, "And in race after race, Ford engineers can't help coming away with better ideas on brakes, handling and engine performance that make the Ford you buy a better car." That said, there's a huge difference between the "specially modified Torino Cobras in the winner's circle" and the smog pump-equipped 429 depicted, since NASCAR racers were powered by the mighty Boss 429. Little remembered is the fact the 385-Series V-8 made its world debut in April 1968 aboard the elegant Lincoln Continental Mark III displacing a massive 460 cubes. The reduction to 429 cubes came in 1969 by reducing stroke from 3.85 to 3.59 inches; the 4.36-inch bore was shared. Excluding the Boss 429 (only 1,358 were built, all in Mustangs) the 429 reached its performance pinnacle in '70-'71 with the Super Cobra Jet. Its 375hp rating was undoubtedly 50 sh
Another member of the 1962 crop of Super Stock big-blocks to get its very own pop song, the Dodge Ramcharger 413 (and Plymouth Super Stock 413) induced Jan and Dean to croon, "But parked in her rickety old garage / Is a brand-new, shiny red Super Stock Dodge." The Little Old Lady from Pasadena may have been a fabrication, but there was nothing bogus about the May 1962 debut of Chrysler's "Maximum Performance Wedge." And yes, Chrysler was still in love with ram tuning, only this time the runner lengths were shortened to 15 inches, a move calculated—literally—to deliver the "free supercharging" closer to 6,000 rpm. Unlike the '60 long ram, these 413s didn't run out of steam above 4,500 rpm. Rather, they were happiest over 6,000 rpm. The engine on display in this ad is notable for its handmade intake manifold, likely a mahogany pattern used because finished cast aluminum manifolds were not available (or finalized) at the time of photography. Max Wedge fanatics know this engine well. Shot in color, it also appe
Oldsmobile's anti-geriatric "young mobile" ad campaign was still a few years distant when Lansing's copy writers dipped cautiously into the baby boomer's dictionary with this appeal to "dig" the new Olds 425 V-8 for 1965. They also showed a keen understanding that real car people value what's under the hood as much as body styling by dividing the page—and marketing message—into halves. Though the 425 was a potent mill with 300-, 310-, and 360hp versions on tap, sadly none would be offered in the car that mattered most to younger buyers, the midsize Cutlass 4-4-2. Rather, when this ad appeared in Nov. '64 buff books, you had to turn to fullsize models to get the big 425. Don't be fooled, goofy Space Age name plates aside, this engine family would spawn the fabled '70 W-30 455, while in '77-'79 a low-deck version with 403 cubes saw duty beneath the Shaker hood scoops of more than 100,000 Pontiac Trans Ams.
Chrysler had a lot to be proud of with the '66 426 Street Hemi. Unlike certain competing muscle car powerplants—which were essentially station wagon movers adorned with spiffy chrome valve covers, dual exhaust, and maybe a hotter hydraulic cam—the Hemi truly was a racing engine detuned for the street. In this July '66 color ad, Plymouth sought to educate potential customers that the Street Hemi wasn't just another engine. The text describes how the reciprocating assembly was checked for balance by hanging it in a neutral fixture. The ad copy says, "This is a lot of work to go to for a production engine … but it's typical of the way we feel about our cars …." With 425 hp at 5,000 rpm (and close to 500 at 6,500 rpm), it took guts to unleash the Street Hemi into a world where any 17-year-old with $4,300 and a learner's permit could get behind the wheel. Chrysler tooled up and was prepared to build more than 10,000 Street Hemis per year. But in the end, the Hemi's $774 price tag was too dear for the average buy
The ad plays on the age-old premise that racing improves the breed.


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Near real-time river water-quality forecasts for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) in northeastern Ohio are now available online.
U.S. Geological Survey scientists, in collaboration with the National Park Service, have developed a system to quickly forecast bacteria levels and estimate water-quality conditions at a site along the Cuyahoga River within the CVNP. A computer model uses current weather and environmental conditions to forecast Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria concentrations in the river, and results are automatically posted on the Ohio Nowcast website. This information can help recreationalists plan river trips and better inform park managers.
"Our method and model to predict water-quality could be customized for other river locations across the nation as long as unique environmental factors are considered and tested for at each location," said Amie Brady, USGS research hydrologist.
While the predictions are available daily for the site along the river, visitors should still use caution when contacting Cuyahoga River water—especially after heavy rainfall—because storm water discharge and combined-sewer overflows from urban areas upstream of the park can result in elevated bacteria levels.
"The park has always been concerned about the water-quality of the river and the safety of our visitors," said Stan Austin, Superintendent of CVNP. "The predictive model will provide us with critical information as we move towards exploring greater recreational use of the river."
Managers issue water-quality advisories or closings in the United States when concentrations of indicator organisms, such as E. coli, exceed state-designated safety standards. Indicator organisms are present in sewage and waste, and signify the possible presence of pathogens, or disease-causing organisms.
Current methods to determine levels, or concentrations, of E. coli take at least 18 hours to complete. During this period, E. coli concentrations can change dramatically. This means that a site may be closed unnecessarily, or an advisory may not be posted on a day when the risk of pathogen exposure is high.
"Instead of waiting for E. coli to grow in the laboratory, we can quickly measure factors that explain changes in E. coli concentrations, enter them into a computer program, and obtain a prediction of recreational water-quality in near real-time," Brady said.
For the Cuyahoga River site, USGS scientists found that the best factors to estimate E. coli levels were turbidity, or cloudiness, of the water, and rainfall totals from the National Weather Service within the last 48 hours.
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Rate the players out of ten, with a brief reason.
MEK Hussey: 9.5/10. Almost perfect. When dismissed, it was by some brilliant deliveries
RT Ponting: 9/10. Started brilliantly but just fell away slightly towards the end. Great captaincy and fielding.
MJ Clarke: 8/10. A much improved player to what we saw in 2005.
A Symonds: 6.5/10. Did well in his 3 tests. Grabbed a couple of vital wickets and really punished England with power hitting.
ML Hayden: 7/10. Had quite a few starts but should've had more 50+ scores, I feel.
SK Warne: 8/10. Took 17 less wickets but was apart of a stronger, more even bowling attack. I daresay, he wasn't at his brilliant best 100% of the time, but still wowed us with what made him great.
AC Gilchrist: 8/10. Did a great job with the gloves and scored the fastest Ashes century ever, backing up with some fifties. Did get trapped in the way he did in 2005, however.
JL Langer: 6.5/10. Much as the same as Hayden. Played with a lot of aggression at the start, though. More so than Hayden, IMO.
B Lee: 7/10.Came back well after a dismal start to get 20 wickets at 33 and average 21 with the bat
SR Clark: 9/10. Near faultless as Australia's best bowler. Was under bowled by Ponting yet still took the most wickets.
DR Martyn: 3/10. If he played the entire series, it's entirely possible he may have made a century or two. In the two matches he played, he was great to watch but got out far too early.
GD McGrath: 8.5/10. Brilliant start to the series with the 6fer, but faded slightly like Ponting did with the bat. He still had the goods though, making a lot of English batsmen look hopeless.
KP Pietersen: 8/10. Scored the most runs for England but continued to get out to oafish shots. People discussing that he should bat at 4. IMO, if Vaughan is still out of the side, he should perhaps be given a shot at 3.
PD Collingwood: 8/10. Was similar to Ponting. A double century is no easy task in Australia for a touring batsman, but should bat at 5 perhaps.Fielded particularly well, too.
IR Bell: 7/10. Was good without being great. 4 half centuries, but no 100's.
A Flintoff: 5/10. So much was expected of him and he just didn't seem to cut it. Showed signs of his dominant bowling form from last years Ashes but couldn't keep it up all the time. Didn't seem to be either here or there with his batting, bowling or captaincy.
AN Cook: 5/10. Could have achieved so much more. Scored a fine century and got a couple of starts and will be thankful that McGrath has retired, otherwise he would have been his new bunny.
AJ Strauss: 4/10. Extremely disappointing tour for him, one feels. Had quite a few starts, some bad umpiring decisions and batted with an almost breezy attitude.
AF Giles: 1/10. So ineffective with the ball. I'd hazard a guess his test career is over now. He did, however, add a lot to team spirit in the field.
CMW Read: 4/10. Kept very cleanly but batted horrendously. Averaged less than Giles with the bat. 'nuff said.
GO Jones: 2/10. Averaged less than Read and wasn't as tidy with the gloves.
SJ Harmison: 3/10. Very poor tour. Though he came back well, his 10 wickets at 61 weren't a pretty site, apart from the 4-48 he took which was quite a good bit of bowling.
MS Panesar: 6/10. Why wasn't he in the side from the start? Attacked in his bowling which was reflected by his E/R.
JM Anderson: 2.5/10. Bowled well in his final test but overall was wayward.
MJ Hoggard: 9/10. Despite his high bowling average, he was by far England's best bowler and player. gave it his all and really did trouble the batsmen.
SI Mahmood: 2/10. Under bowled. But when he did bowl, it wasn't pretty. I can see the potential he has, but he desperately needs a bowling coach (or a better one, if he has one).


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L.A. Sparks Become Second WNBA Team With Jersey Sponsor
June 5, 2009: The Los Angeles Sparks have signed a deal with Farmers Insurance Group of Companies making them the second WNBA team that will wear branded jerseys for the 2009 season.
The multi-year deal kicks in June 6 when the Sparks, led by Lisa Leslie, meet the defending WNBA champion Detroit Shock in a nationally televised game on ABC. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Sparks-Farmers Insurance follows a deal between the Phoenix Mercury and LifeLock under which the team will wear jerseys emblazoned with the identity theft prevention company's logo.
Both NBA commissioner David Stern and WNBA president Donna Orender said that they expect other WNBA teams to sign deals for jersey-sponsored logos. The WNBA is following a marketing road already taken by Major League Soccer, which has 11 of its 15 teams involved in deals that include jersey sponsors, and Nascar, which allows its drivers to cover their jumpsuits and cars with sponsor logos.
As part of Sparks deal, the Farmers Insurance name and logo will appear on the front of the Sparks jerseys and will have "considerable visibility" in the Staples Center during Sparks home games such as in-arena signage, media and related community activities.
"We are very excited to be on the cutting edge of this type of sponsorship with a major sports franchise in a major market," Kevin Kelso, evp and CMO for Farmers Insurance, said in a statement. "What made it even more attractive is that the Sparks reach a primary demographic in our marketing strategy – the women's market – not only in L.A., but throughout our operating territory." Added Orender, "Strong brands continue to be attracted to the league, not only for its elite athletes, outstanding entertainment, and high level of play, but also for its authentic connection to communities, families, and women." The Sparks other high profile player, Candace Parker, currently is on maternity leave but may return later in the season.


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The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), currently meeting in Bonn, established an open-ended intergovernmental scientific advisory body known as the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) to provide the Conference of the Parties (COP) with timely advice relating to the implementation of the Convention.
SBSTTA has met 13 times to date and produced a total of 129 recommendations to the COP, some of which have been endorsed in full by the latter. Such endorsement makes these recommendations de facto decisions of the COP. Parts of other recommendations have also been endorsed, and many others have been taken up in modified form.
The Thirteenth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice was held in FAO, Rome, Italy (18 - 22 February 2008).
However the Chairman of SBSTTA, Asghar Fazel, isn't all together happy with the progress being made in Bonn so far.


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He's also an all-around great guy. But if you've met him, you already knew that!
Perhaps you didn't know that he's a great resource on Bollywood films or that he's also an athlete; he plays cricket and badminton frequently. Maybe that explains his love for adventure. We were a little surprised when he told us how much he liked high-flying roller-coasters ...