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Gone Too Soon, Robin Williams!
August 12, 2014 at 12:47 AM (current news, health care reviews, human life issues, medical concerns, music and entertainment, public debate, social opinion, tv reviews, web gossip)
It has been a minute. I have been out of the mix, out of the loop, and possibly out of my mind! Well; maybe, maybe not. Who is to say. There is so much going on right now, and I had several topics that I wanted to blog about. Yet, there has been a seeming explosion of news today that merits discussion; I feel a need to express my emotions through this computer!
First, I am at a state of despair, disdain, disbelief, at the loss of an icon! Mr. Robin Williams died today! At age 63, Robin Williams was found dead in his home from an apparent suicide, of all things! Unbelievably, he was suffering from some level of depression! You just NEVER KNOW what someone else is TRULY going through!
Williams' death is especially upsetting to me because I view him as an icon! I got in touch with Williams as a child by occasional viewings of him in Mork and Mindy during my childhood. Yet, it was his role in The Birdcage that truly captured my attention to the essence of his awesome theatrical talent, while at the same time assisting me with viewing myself. From that point, I continued with viewing Williams in his works in cinema and on television, while thoroughly being delighted by all of it!
They are saying that it was around noon, Pacific Standard Time, when police officers arrived at Williams' home. It was at that point when the officers discovered his lifeless body, and medics were summoned to recover him. He was later taken to an area hospital, where he was officially pronounced as dead from asphyxiation, drug overdose.
Joy Behar is being interviewed by telephone now, regarding her memories of Robin Williams. C.N.N. has gone into a clip from his role in the Academy Award-winning film Good Will Hunting. Williams has had roles in so many movies that have captivated audiences for decades, and has literally made fans out of millions of people around the planet!
Now, after the fact, reporters are saying that Robin Williams was suffering from addiction and depression. My question would be, "where was everyone when it might have been even slightly suspected that Robin was having the least of issues?" Did no one give a damn that he might do something even mildly drastic before it would get to the point that the man would KILL HIMSELF!?!? Where are people when you truly need them?
Well, we all have to go some time, one way or another, sad, but true. Indeed, it is sad, very sad that Robin Williams killed himself. I was/am especially distraught because I found him to be an icon. Williams was intelligent, humorous, globally savvy, ecologically aware, and indeed someone to which I had no problem with idolizing. Yes, he had his problems, he had his issues, but who does not? I would have to wonder about out of all of his Hollywood friends and associates, did no one notice that Robin was having issues and problems that might have needed intervention, or may have required some form of help that could have prevented this?
Robin McLaurin Williams was born July 21, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. He had been married three times, the last of whom was his widow, Susan Schneider. He has three children. Rest in peace, Robin!
Fantastic & Futuristic Fun Films For Friday!
August 10, 2013 at 3:28 AM (climate studies, comic book characters, current news, historic review, human life issues, legal issues, medical concerns, movie reviews, political atmosphere, public debate, science and technology, social opinion, web gossip)
I had been anticipating this evening's features for a few weeks! I was glad to have gotten to the local theater, so that I could enjoy each film thoroughly! Whereas one was a continuation of an adventure story that is capturing the attention of action-seeking audiences, the second film forecast a future Earth where all is not set on equal terms for every person.
The excitement began with Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters! The film is prefaced by letting the audience know that sometimes, the gods would have children with mortals, called half-bloods. One of them is Percy (Logan Lerman), son of Poseidon, who found himself in competition to become the next champion of the demigod children. Percy's best friends are Clarisse (Leven Rambin) and Luke (Jake Abel). They attend the Camp Half-Blood For Demi-God Children together.
At this camp, Camp Half-Blood, Percy meets his half-brother Tyson (Douglas Smith), who is a Cyclops. Also, the camp is eyed, then raided by Luke (Jake Abel), who is the son of Hermes. Luke has a vendetta against the gods, and he means to annihilate Mount Olympus! He has gone out of the way to poison a magic tree that protects the camp, now leaving it free to attack.
However, Percy's friend Annabeth (Alexandra Daddario) has learned that The Golden Fleece can heal the tree. The god Dionysus (Stanley Tucci) acquires this knowledge, and he sends two students, Tyson and Grover, to get hold of the fleece. Annabeth and Percy accompany them.
The Oracle gives a prophecy that one of the three major gods will battle Luke. Percy, with one of his friends, will either have to save Mount Olympus, or will have to eliminate it altogether. Percy and his allies go to seek Luke, yet they are trapped by The Manticore. The friends escape, yet they are caught and swallowed by The Charybdis, where they reunite with Clarisse.
The group escapes, managing to reach an amusement park. There, they set Grover free, and they get hold of The Golden Fleece. However, Luke arrives, stating that he means to use The Golden Fleece to awaken the god Kronos! Luke then tries to murder Percy with an arrow, yet Tyson positions himself between the shot, taking the arrow instead. Tyson winds up being brought back to life with water, as Kronos swallows Grover and Luke!
Percy is able to use his sword to attack and to reduce Kronos. Then, The Manticore ends up being killed by Clarisse and Grover. It nearly killed Annabeth, but Percy used The Golden Fleece to bring her back to life! Afterward, the friends return to Camp Half-Blood to use The Golden Fleece to bring the dying camp tree back to life!
Our second film was the anticipated Elysium! By reaching the year 2154, there is a definite and deadly distinction between the haves and the have-nots! All of those who have the luxuries of wealth, security, and personal satisfactions live within the Earth-orbiting space station called Elysium. All else whom are impoverished, uneducated, and diseased live on Earth!
Jodie Foster stars as Delacourt, a ruthless leader of an Earth-orbiting luxury station called Elysium. There, humans live in safety and security, with no fears or burdens. All others remain on the planetary surface, dealing with the hardships of poverty, illness, warfare, and the darker sides od humanity.
Max (Matt Damon) works for Armadyne Corporation, which built Elysium. It is during this work where he is exposed to lethal substances. These toxic chemicals create a deadly condition within him, giving him only five days to live! If Max wants to find a cure, he must leave Earth's surface to reach Elysium!
His quest for assistance takes him to seek a man called Spider (Wagner Moura). This man has helped Max before, so Max trusts him. Spider assisted Max with sneaking into Elysium, and getting the medical supplies necessary to treat his chemical exposure. Once inside the station, Max was able to get biogenetic technology to enhance himself, becoming stronger, as he got wiser to what was happening with Delacourt's actions. Yet, Delacourt learned of Max's actions, and she sends scouts through L.A. to find him.
Spider got all of the details that he could use to give all of the Elysium residents on Earth. Max does not help with singling out only Elysium citizens. He deals with Kruger to get him to change Spider's methods of operation.
While returning to Elysium, a fight occurs. Kruger is shot. All passengers are returned to Delacourt. She reprimands Kruger for encouraging the shot, and he stabs her! Delacourt dies! Kruger proceeds to raid Elysium, seeking Max, while chasing Spider as well!
Kruger encounters Max, and a fight ensues! The fight seems brief, and Max kills Kruger! Max then gets into the main computer room, logging onto Elysium's main drive. Max starts the main systems, accessing all of the major population links, where he is able make all people legal citizens of Elysium. As the computer does this, Max dies.
As always, several great movies are coming! I am looking forward to films that include Baggage Claim, Closed Circuit, The Counselor, Ender's Game, Getaway, Jobs, Last Vegas, Prisoners, Rush, and Thor: The Dark World! Movies, movies, movies!
…..and wha's your motivation????
The Monkey Got 'Em!
June 25, 2013 at 1:34 AM (animal activism, current news, health care reviews, legal issues, medical concerns, pet play, public debate, social opinion, web gossip)
It would have seemed to have come out of nowhere! So said that officer; at least after he said ouch! Certainly, it was something that he was NOT expecting on his day of routine traffic duty!
Last week, a police officer found himself dealing with an unexpected snap while on one particular patrol assignment. It was last Wednesday afternoon, June 19, when Officer Keith Moore of Aransas Pass Police Department made a traffic s, atop of a speeding vehicle. Officer Moore pulled over this rapidly moving truck to issue a ticket to the driver. However, it was when Officer Moore proceeded to hand the ticket to the driver, he was startled, then stunned, as a monkey leaped from the back seat!
The monkey, a trained carnival animal which has performed at several circus events, jumped out of the rear seating area and into the front seat with the driver. There, the monkey was able to bite the hand of the officer, who apparently had it extended into the car at enough length and time for a small simian snacking! The officer was trying to get the driver to sign paperwork, and the monkey may have moved to protest!
Officer Moore will be alright from the minor incident. The wound was superficial, and the animal is not rabid. Nothing was said regarding the monkey needing to be vaccinated additionally, or it having any other medical concerns. Some mention was made about the recent awareness of zombification due to bites by creatures, though those usually are dead. Officer Moore need not have any worries…..????
Recall a lil' "Monkey"….
Fighting the Dead From Taking Our World!
June 22, 2013 at 1:30 AM (current news, health care reviews, human life issues, medical concerns, movie reviews, social opinion, web gossip)
Like several film fanatics, I was hyped about getting into the cinema to view World War Z! I had been previewing the trailers, and they all were exciting! I was ready to watch was going down with the worldwide outburst of zombies, just how many people would be eaten, how much blood was going to be splattered, how many limbs would be flung, and how Brad Pitt's character would attempt to save the world!
The film begins with Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) awakening his two young sons and his daughter for a regular day. They get to the kitchen, meeting with mom, Karin (Mirelle Enos) for breakfast. Afterward, the morning proceeds with The Lanes driving into central Philadelphia, where the streets are crowded, and police cars arrive. There are sudden explosions!
As cars collide, and more fire outbursts, The Lanes begin to panic. Suddenly, strange people with weird facial expressions and mangled bodies appear in the streets. Jerry and his family drive into central Philadelphia, as his daughter, Rachel (Abigail Hargrove) has a panic attack! Jerry tries to leave the Philadelphia area, wanting to drive to New York City.
Once in New York, Jerry had to leave his family to get supplies. While he was away, Karin and the others were attacked momentarily, yet they escaped. Meanwhile, Jerry is able to find out what is happening, and that a government experimental virus was accidentally released. It caused the mutation of people with whom it came in contact into raging zombies! The virus is spreading around the globe, and people are being infected faster than any cure is being found!
Jerry gets in contact with former co-workers at The United Nations, where he was a scientific investigator. He works with them to create a remedy that will cure the plague that is mutating humans into zombies. However, Jerry finds out that the infection is spreading faster than anyone thought, so he has to travel to Jerusalem, where government officials have prepared safety items that can help in his effort to get a cure together more quickly.
As Jerry believes he has found a safe spot in Israel while he is searching for this cure, he finds himself suddenly besieged by zombies! While trying to escape a raging onslaught of undead attackers, Jerry is bitten by one of them! He is then trapped inside of a zombie-filled building, yet one U.N. soldier who was not bitten sees Jerry, and is able to get him outside!
Once out of this building, Jerry locates an outpost of The World Health Organization. Inside, scientists are working fervently to find a cure to end the zombification of human beings. However, their efforts are inconsequential, so far. Yet, Jerry remembered that there was something that occurred in Jerusalem that gave hope for a possible cure to the effects of humans being transformed into zombies. He kept that thought with him as he prepares for a greater battle to save humanity from it's own destruction!
July will blow up the big screens immediately with the releases of Despicable Me 2, Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain, and The Lone Ranger, all on July 3! That following Friday, July 5 will have The Way, Way Back and Stuck in Love! More July films include Blackfish, Grown Ups 2, Hot Flashes, Killing Season, Pacific Rim, Red 2, R.I.P.D., The Smurfs 2, and The Wolverine!
They will get ya!
Comedic Calamity & A Satisfying Superman!
June 15, 2013 at 3:10 AM (comic book characters, current news, health care reviews, human life issues, medical concerns, movie reviews, music and entertainment, social opinion, tv reviews, web gossip)
This was one of those Fridays that we had been anticipating for a while! It actually was a two-film treat, with one movie that was something of a comedic surprise, and the second being the blockbuster that we were yearning to watch for months! I will say that I was happy with this evening at our area theater!
We actually started with This Is The End! A witty film that features some of the currently leading comedic actors, the movie opens with Seth Rogen and Danny McBride getting together to hang out. They hang out for a minute, then Seth hooks up with Jay Pharaoh to harvest their weed stock. They proceed to talk about committing more mischief, yet Jay is not interested.
The group gets to James Franco's house, where party activity is happening. Rihanna happened to be there, and she bitch-slapped some guy! Jonah was playing with some Spaniel dog that did not know how to bark, while most of the others basically were talking shit. Other mischief occurs, then the group proceeds to serenade the girls at the party with their song "Take Fur Panties Off"!
As the madness continues, there suddenly is a giant quake! Blue beams blast downward from the sky, and people are lifted away by them! Cars begin to race and collide, as explosions occur, and the group gets back to James Franco's house. No one there knows what has happened, as Jay tries to describe what he saw. Suddenly, there is another quake, so all of them run out of the house, which now is aflame!
Several celebrities have run outside. The ground has split open, sucking in one guy, then Rihanna! Kevin Hart and a few others fall into a hole in the ground. Jay Pharaoh runs inside, turning on the television, where information is broadcast that a 9.7 quake has occurred in Los Angeles!
Suddenly, a helicopter crashes outside of the house, and a propeller strikes one of James Franco's family paintings. James Franco and Jonah Hill go outside, running amok. The group takes in what has turned out to be an evening of chaos, then they go inside to go to bed for the night!
As morning arrives, James Franco awakens, as Danny has cooked breakfast. He did not know what happened the night before, thinking it all was a joke. Suddenly, a strange man breaks into the yard, and the group argues about letting him inside. The man is decapitated, and his head rolls inside of the house! Now, everyone wants to know what is going on, so the group goes outdoors to see that Los Angeles has been set on fire!
James Franco video-records the scene, as Jay Baruchel and Jonah Hill declare that The Apocalypse has arrived! They decide to have a get-high party, going indoors to jam to Gangnam Style! The group proceeds to smoke weed and to come up with silly ideas, when Emma Watson suddenly breaks into the house! She tells them that a zombie invasion has occurred!
Later, Emma is asleep, and the guys discuss flying the helicopter outside. Someone needs to go to get supplies without being caught by the zombies. Craig Robinson is elected to do this, and he does make it to a store to retrieve water. As he gets the water, something chases him! Craig runs, and the group now has no goods, with some creature outside of the house!
The group decides to dig through the floor to get to underground water. Meanwhile, Danny leaves, as Seth and Jay wind up hanging onto the remains of the floor that has collapsed into the ground below. Two barrels of water are salvaged. Yet, Danny returns, becoming reckless and irresponsible, as he wastes supplies and becomes selfish. The group decides to vote him out of the house, yet they give into weaker feelings, letting him stay!
Danny shows that he can cook, so they opt to keep him secured by putting him in the freezer! The day progresses into night, as Craig and Jonah decide to go looking for more supplies. While they are out, Jonah winds up being sexually assaulted by a demon, then finding himself possessed! He now has super strength, as he goes after James and Seth! The group manages to grab hold of Jonah to perform an exorcism, but a fire breaks out which burns down the house, and burns up Jonah!
Craig now decides to volunteer himself for sacrifice, allowing the group to escape an attacking demon. Craig winds up being taken into Heaven because of this good deed, so James decides to give himself up to cannibals to help the others escape. This works, at first, but James gets cocky, teasing the demonic cannibals because he is getting away. The light to Heaven suddenly vanishes, leaving James behind on Earth to be taken by the cannibals!
The Devil arrives, about to eat Jay and Seth! The two hug one another, rekindling their friendship. The Light of Heaven shines down to claim Jay, but being with Seth will not allow him to ascend! This prompts Seth to sacrifice himself to Satan, which allows Jay to get away, and also earns redemption for Seth!
At the end, Jay and Seth get to The Pearly Gates. Craig is there already, letting them inside to Heaven. There, Jay makes a wish that The Backstreet Boys would reunite (???). It all ends with a divine dance setting, as The Backstreet Boys perform Everybody!
The second feature was the eagerly-anticipated Man of Steel! It begins on Planet Krypton, with Lara Lor-Van (Ayelet Zurer) enduring an intense labor. A male child is born, as the planet is collapsing from it's core!
General Zod (Michael Shannon) is leading Krypton's ruling council, through which Jor-El (Russell Crowe) has been taken prisoner. A fight emerges, and Jor-El manages to get free. The planet now is at war, as Jor-El hurries to a secret chamber to get hold of The Codex. Zod tries to steal this from Jor-El, yet Jor-El escapes!
The Codex has information about a distant and habitable world to which he can send his infant son, Kal-El. It is urgent that Kal-El reach ths world, as Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van place Kal-El into this pod, labeled with the S symbol.
Zod enters the chamber, as the pod is about to launch. He means to destroy the pod, as to destroy all traces of Jor-El. Kal-El is managed to be launched into space, yet Zod kills Jor-El! He then promises to find Kal-El, yet he is captured, and he is imprisoned for the murder of Jor-El. Moments later, Planet Krypton is incensed, then destroyed by it's expanding, red-giant star! Baby Kal-El's pod is thrust away from Krypton, as it later enters our solar system, hurtling past Saturn, and racing toward Earth.
A baby is taken in by The Kents, Jonathan (Kevin Costner) and Martha (Diane Lane) of Smallville. He is raised as Clark. It is his human mother, Martha, who teaches Clark to stabilize his powers, as they create feelings of confusion and pain for him, at first. As Clark ages into teen years, Jonathan tells him that he truly is from another planet. He comforts Clark, yet encourages him not to use his powers in front of people, as society is not ready for him.
A powerful storm that produced a tornado struck Smallville. The effects of the storm lead to Jonathan's death. After grieving for his human father, and with his human mother's blessing, Clark leaves to wander the nation. He lives in secrecy for years, later finding a secret capsule from Krypton. It has a device inside of it that allows a communication with the hologram-spirit of his father. It just happens that a snooping reporter from Metropolis named Lois Lane (Amy Adams) came across this capsule, also. She is nearly injured while trying to get into it, yet Clark rescues her with his super-human capabilities!
Shocked by what has happened, Lois returns to Metropolis, and to The Daily Planet. She means to write a story about this super human who saved her life. However, the newspaper's editor, Perry White (Laurence Fishburne) rejects her drafts!
General Zod voyages to Earth, tracing the scout ship in which Kal-El was placed. He demands to the people of Earth that Kal-El surrender to him, or they will suffer his wrath! Clark turns himself into The U.S. Armed Forces, as they proceed to give him to Zod! Zod then proceeds to reveal plans to convert Earth into a world more akin to Krypton through the use of an engine device that works with his space vessel. It will eliminate all of Earth's people, making it clear for Zod to repopulate the planet with Kryptonians that have been engineered by the use of the codex stored within Clark's cellular structure!
It is back at Smallville where Clark confronts Faora-Ul (Antje Traue). He is able to stop this assistant to Zod from proceeding with plans to convert Earth into a Krypton-like planet by surrendering to The U.S. Army, who are forced to turn him over to Faora-Ul! Clark and Lois are turned over to Zod and his forces, yet they get free by using an image of Jor-El that Clark downloaded into Zod's main computer. This programming confusion leads to an attack from Krypton's forces onto Earth, with The U.S. Army responding intensely! Clark appears as Superman, convincing The U.S. Armed Forces that he is their ally. Yet, Zod means to get hold of the codex, which is within Clark's genetic code, and he releases a vessel over The Indian Ocean to begin an attack!
Superman now has Lois at his side, as they speak with U.S. Armed Forces. They give details from Jor-El's computer program that set an attack against Zod's vessel. A wormhole is opened slightly above Earth, which consumes Zod's ship and his minions!
Superman returns to The Indian Ocean to shut down the engine that was starting to transform Earth into a Krypton-like world! Then, he races back to Metropolis to engage Zod in battle, as the villainous general uses powers equivalent to Superman's. The Man of Steel ends up killing General Zod in order to save people from the general's wicked wrath! Nearly succumbing to pain of emotion from having to kill, Superman is comforted by Lois Lane. He chooses to pick himself up, resuming a life as Clark Kent, living with the secrecy of Superman to protect humanity when needed!
Next week, we get to check out Brad Pitt in an all-out battle against zombies! The fate of the world will be at stake as he leads heroic human forces to save the planet in World War Z! The same day will have Monsters University, as June will close out with The Heat and White House Down!
Remember to Watch Your Back & The Backs of Those Who Need the Help!
June 6, 2013 at 12:29 AM (athletics, childcare and child protection, current news, health care reviews, human life issues, late night studies, legal issues, medical concerns, public debate, social opinion, web gossip)
I was not sure that I wanted to go ahead with a post about this particular topic, yet after reading it a few times, I figured that I would blog about it. The story is intriguing, albeit highly strange, and yes, stomach-turning! However, I felt that the story needed to be read by others, so that the issue would be recognized, and that, hopefully, similar actions can be halted before they ever happen in the future.
This topic comes out of Minnesota, where what should be the culmination of classes is not the happiest of times for some cheerleaders, or of all students! Minnetonka, Minnesota, a suburban town of Minneapolis, is where Hopkins High School is located. It is in this town where eighteen year-old Montia Marie Parker has been accused of pimping her cheerleading teammate! Parker, at age 18, took advantage of a sixteen year-old cheerleader with a mental disorder by taking the girl to meet older men for sex trafficking!
Details were relayed, saying that Parker would converse with clientele via e-mail, telling them that she would bring the younger girl to them to provide actions of oral sex in exchange for financial compensation. Allegedly, one such incident occurred on March 5. Parker took the younger girl to meet with a male, and the act occurred, and Parker was rewarded $60 afterward.
It was the next day, March 6, that Parker attempted to get the younger girl from her school, they went to meet another man. This man wanted more than oral sex from the younger girl, and she would not do more, so they left his residence. However, in the midst of the younger girl being absent from school, her mother found out that she had been absent several times. This lead to the mother being a mother, doing some snooping, leading her to checking her daughter's cell phone, finding text messages, and stumbling upon memos that lead to statements that included shocking things like prostitution! Mom then called the cops!!!
The mother had to clarify the situation, letting the police know that her daughter is a mentally disabled individual who "works with a social worker due to a developmental cognitive delay". Parker eventually was arrested, after admitting to creating a website called Backpage.com, where she would have her customers to connect for late night compensation and copulation! Now, she is facing a minimum of fifteen years in prison, along with a $40,000 sex trafficking fine, and/or a twenty year sentence with a $50,000 solicitation fine. Pay up!!!
Montia Marie Parker
Montia Marie Parker
The youth years are the first ones to learn
who your first real friends really are!
Get Jacked Up This Month!
May 8, 2013 at 7:26 PM (curious research, current news, health care reviews, human life issues, medical concerns, pet play, public debate, social opinion, web gossip)
Well, well, well! Everyone wants to act like they do not do it, yet we all know that we have sneaked down there for a stroke or two, when no one was looking (…or even if they were…). It seems that the general public is maturing, while becoming more honest about the acceptance of issues involving sexuality. This does include the frequent and wide-spread habit of playing with one's self!
Masturbation is nothing new! This likely is a part of human activity that dates back to the origins of our species. Some studies of ancient cultures give details of singularly-aimed sexual actions occurring within religious rituals of the ancient Egyptians, artistic works of the ancient Greeks, and daycare practices of nannies during the ages of 17th century England.
Due to it being such a taboo here in our self-righteous and clean-slated society, it is somewhat difficult to find a good Internet link where details are provided about a nice, firm jack-off, or a good, deep fingering. Yet, however we want to pretend to present ourselves on the cover, underneath is what remains. Often, that remnant must succumb to the innate and carnal needs of human nature, which does include sexual self-satisfaction!
Well, come to find out that May is National Masturbation Month! Yes; get your jack-off on!!! Good Vibrations, a sex toys store out of San Francisco, got it going during 1995. This was in reaction to the statement made by former Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders, who commented on the subject of masturbation at an United Nations conference. Dr. Elders stated that "I think that (it) is part of human sexuality, and perhaps it should be taught".
Good Vibrations started a Masturbate-a-thon along with the declaration of National Masturbation Month. This began in 1995 with events following the dismissal of Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders by President Bill Clinton. Dr. Elders attended an United Nations conference, where she was questioned about the topic of masturbation, and responded with words that included President Clinton's (ahem…) incident with Monica Lewinsky.
As it is such an off-hand topic, it could be somewhat difficult to locate topics off-hand on the average Internet-linked computer. In such a society of double-standards, mixed-messages, and overall hypocrisy, it is hard to recognize why a subject like the exploration of the human body can be so taboo? It is not like so many people do not do it. Hell, you might be doing it right now!!!
I would have to be a free spirit, regarding this topic. If it feels great then go for it! I do not see where anyone need bother with trying to stop anyone else from engaging in actions like this, which ultimately affect their own bodies to minimal consequence. If someone else does not want to be involved with it, then it is suggested that the other person not be involved, and indeed do all that is necessary to get himself or herself The Hell away from the scene (lest you catch some in the eye….)!
He told her to stop; he'd do it for her…….
Gone Too Soon. Rest In Peace, Chris Kelly.
May 2, 2013 at 1:31 AM (current news, human life issues, medical concerns, music and entertainment, public debate, social opinion, web gossip)
Man, that sucks! I can recall being in school, boogeying down with my buddies to Jump! Those guys were just a little younger than we were at the time, yet it still was all about fun and the fantasy of the fast life. It seems so much of an all too harsh and all too often reality that we are reminded of how that fast life can run so quickly and into an unforgiving brick wall.
I am reading the daily headlines before turning it in for the evening, as I browse through the cnn.com entertainment page. I get to the article that relays the details about the shocking (at least to me…) death of Chris Kelly! He was half of the 90's hip-hop duo Kriss Kross, famously known for their party tracks that included Jump, along with Tonite's Tha Night and Warm It Up!
He and pal Chris Smith were really cool during the early 1990's, as the thirteen year-0lds who rocked the hip-hop world with their boogie to the beat track Jump! They had a couple of other hits that included Warm It Up and The Bomb, yet it mostly was Jump that made Kriss Kross famous. The duo did become pioneers of the hip-hop industry, highlighting the involvement of youths in the game!
Right now, how Chris Kelly died has not been released to the public. The media reports said that he was found unconscious at his Atlanta home, then rushed to Atlanta Medical Center. He died at the medical facility's south campus around 5 p.m.. Chris Kelly was 34 years old.
Kriss Kross was known for working with ATL hip hop pioneer Jermaine Dupri, along with standout rap artist Da Brat. Their stage names were Daddy Mac and Mac Daddy! Chris Kelly was Mac Daddy and Chris Smith was Daddy Mac. Rest In Peace…..
Films Focusing on Levels of Failure!
April 29, 2013 at 4:32 PM (childcare and child protection, comic book characters, current news, human life issues, legal issues, medical concerns, movie reviews, music and entertainment, public debate, social opinion, tv reviews, web gossip)
I have been slacking on my blogging! Other things have been on the plate ahead of the computer, and getting to online reviews of recent films has not been a regular activity of priority. To my chagrin, I have not been having the evening online fun that I am accustomed to enjoying!
It was this past Friday that I did make it to the regular cinema for the weekend film features! We had been anticipating these movies, and I can say that the films did not disappoint! The regular double-dose began with Pain & Gain!
High-action director Michael Bay lead this film that featured Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg. Supposedly based on a true story, the lead actors portray body-building trainers out of Miami who turn to lives of crime. Wahlberg plays Danny Lugo, who is a semi-delusional fitness freak that works in a Miami gym. His intentions are to become the most financially successful and physically-fit person on the planet, while gaining personal wealth by any means necesssary!
The efforts to turn his fantasies into reality lead Lugo to look into the lessons of so-called self-help succeeder named Johnny Wu (Ken Jeong). After buying into the words of Wu, Lugo recruits fellow body builders. He talks an overly buffed Paul Doyle (Dwayne Johnson), and a foolish, following-fellow Adrian Doorbal (Anthony Mackie) into joining his plans to gain success. Together, the trio kidnap, rob, then make a pathetic attempt at trying to kill fitness client and deli shop manager Victor Kershaw (Tony Shalhoub)!
Doyle, who is some manner of mind-boggled, born-again Christian, is totally against the idea of brutally murdering Kershaw as they mean to rob his store! He winds up bonding with Kershaw during the robbery attempt, who sees this as an opportunity to get out of the hostile situation. Kershaw already is a shyster himself, and he takes advantage of the miserable moment to sleaze out of being killed!
Lugo leads his pea-brained posse into further plans of criminal activity. He pauses for moments of physical improvement to do random sit-ups and pull-ups, while constantly trying to keep Paul within the mindset of robbery. Paul recently was released from prison, and has made an effort to find Jesus, so he is not comfortable with a return to serious criminal action. Yet, Lugo is able to convince Paul and Adrian to join-in with his plan to rob, to kidnap, and to murder Victor Kershaw!
Their plan falls apart when retired detective Ed DuBois (Ed Harris) gets wind of these likely criminal activities. DuBois decides to follow with this case out of some level of recreation during his retirement years, although he is laden with a consistent back pain. Yet, DuBois is able to follow through with piecing together various leads that place each of the bumbling burglars into the wrong places at the wrong times. Eventually, all of Lugo's misguided hopes and dreams end up in failure, as he and his incompetent cohorts are captured by the efforts of Detective DuBois!
We entered Mud for our second feature! This movie starts with the introduction of two young boys living in rural Arkansas who regularly wander to play along the banks of The Mississippi River. Ellis (Tye Sheridan) lives with a submissive mother and an abusive father in a house-b0at along the river's shoreline. He regularly sneaks out to play with his friend Neckbone (Jacob Lofland), who fishes in the river for oysters with his uncle.
It is one afternoon when Ellis and Neckbone are wandering along the river when they decide use a canoe to venture out toward an ait within the middle of The Mighty Mississippi. Neckbone has been to this ait before, and he knows that there is something like a canoe suspended within the branches of a tree there. He and Ellis decide to return to the island, wherer they climb the tree to explore the canoe. Within it, they find that there is bread, and there are newly-tracked footprints! This prompts the boys to leave quickly, before they are found!
Upon getting back to their own canoe, they see that someone has been in it! Indeed, a man appears, and he identifies himself as Mud (Matthew McConaughey). Mud interrogates Ellis and Neckbone, while revealing bits and pieces about himself. The boys ask him why he is hiding in a tree, and Mud says that he is hiding from The Law because he has killed a man! He means to get away, and he wants to reunite with his long-time love, Juniper (Reese Witherspoon), who is supposed to be waiting for him.
Mud enlists the aid of Ellis and Neckbone to retrieve information and supplies for him. Also, Mud has them to deliver messages to Juniper, telling her of his whereabouts, and of his intentions to return to her. Yet, unbeknownst to Mud or the boys, they are under surveillance by Texas bounty hunter Carver (Paul Sparks).
Ellis and Neckbone continue with efforts to assist Mud despite the risks. It is likely that Ellis seeks a father-figure, in the fact that he has none in the home of his successively slapping dad. Neckbone is cautious about continuing to help Mud, but he does so because Ellis is his best friend. The boys do continue to risk their own safety and sanctuary to help this eerie stranger, which seems to turn into a realized, one-ended situation. Ellis and Neckbone realize that there never was anything in it for themselves, as Juniper in fact had found other love, Mud was deluded within a long-lost and possibly one-sided romance, and they both were assisting a wanted criminal!
Iron Man 3 opens this week! The long-awaited third installment to this Marvel Comics hero adventure is finally in theaters, to the delight of fans! This edition features Tony Stark battling The Mandarin in an attempt to save society from devastation and destruction! Don Cheadle suits up beside him as his ally, War Machine!
May has more movies on the way! The 10th will feature the releases Leonardo Dicaprio and Tobey Maguire in The Great Gatsby, along with David Alan Grier, S. Epatha Merkerson, Craig Robinson, and Kerry Washington in Tyler Perry's Peeples! Star Trek: Into Darkness premieres the following week, May 17. More of this month includes After Earth, Epic, Fast & Furious 6, and The Hangover Part III!
Congratulations Jason Collins!
Facing the Facts!
April 8, 2013 at 12:10 AM (astronomy topics, climate studies, curious research, current news, environmental issues, extraterrestrial studies, historic review, human life issues, legal issues, medical concerns, political atmosphere, public debate, science and technology, social opinion, web gossip) (climate, current events, environment, politics, science)
…but for the STUPIDITY of sheep! Actually, this is quite funny! Not being an overly religious zealot, or one too eager to believe any and everything that I hear, I am completely amused at some current clips regarding the irrational and illogical ideas of some United States citizens. It is funny, yet ultimately, it can be disturbing and distressing.
These details actually were released at the start of last week. As I am watching / listening to Bill Maher in the background, I chose to view The Internet for some of the current political jargon and conspiracy theories that are going back and forth. I found myself stopped when I opened one link, where details regarding U.S. opinions could be found.
The Guardian, an online news presentation out of The United Kingdom, presented an Internet article this past Tuesday. It gave details regarding a survey taken by Public Policy Polling. This is an U.S. survey system which regularly conducts inquiries and studies of U.S. public opinions. Some of their latest popular inquiries probe the thoughts of citizens regarding political views, specifically concerning ideas on opinions about popular candidates. However, one of the polls strayed from current politics altogether, as it presented details on U.S. thoughts about conspiracy theories!
After what I read, I was highly amused, then surprisingly agitated. Surely, people out there are not that silly, not that stupid! Several of the questions asked for the survey were about political issues, yet others turned toward it's interrogations of participants on their ideas about topics that included Bigfoot, crack-cocaine, media-connected mind control, September 11, 2011, and even unidentified flying objects. It was amazing, stunning, and even scary to read the results of these polls!
Well, one poll conducted was about the belief in extraterrestrials. The results of that survey showed that 29% of people questioned do believe that extraterrestrial life exists. Perhaps that is a somewhat small figure, yet I suppose it is nearly accurate for one random poll. I do think that is a small number, being one that does believe that such a topic is factual, but I do realize that so many others are against the idea until actually obvious proof is presented. For whatever reason, so many people refuse to believe, are uncapable of recognizing, that the universe is vast, and it would be senseless for our planet to be the only planet harboring life. Surely they are out there, they just may be a long, long way away!
Also, there remain conspiracy theories about the 1963-1972 Apollo Program. Several rumors and related conversations can be heard, regarding ideas that The Apollo moon landings never occurred. There are several claims that the entire effort at trips to and from The Moon by N.A.S.A. was a hoax! Chatter is spread, including statements like there are no stars seen in the moon landing photos, the actual photos would have melted because of radioactive heat at the surface of the moon, and faked photographs because of too many alleged light sources at the lunar landing site.
Topics about the national government were presented into polls. The assassination of John F. Kennedy was a topic, where 51% of persons polled feel that a greater conspiracy was at play surrounding the murder of The 35th President. As I was not around at the time of the event, I go off of what I have heard and read, which has lead to a personal belief that more happened than what has been told to the general public. There seems to be too much information regarding several gunshots having gone off, not just the single shot that allegedly was behind President Kennedy's murder.
Our Planet Earth is getting warmer, and that is a FACT! Yet, according to this poll, there is a 37% level of people questioned who think that global warming is a joke! Another 12% of people questioned could not say one way or another about the legitimacy of global warming. However, 51% of people polled do realize that global warming is NOT a hoax, nor is it some conspiracy theory!
A disturbing announcement was that this poll is revealing that nearly one out of four U.S. citizens believes that President Obama is The Antichrist! I nearly choked while chuckling, before trying to realize that there is a large number of religious zealots out there. Added to that thought, so many people still want to put The President in some level of light to degrade him, despite the work he has been doing to assist and to stabilize our nation, even getting our soldiers out of Afghanistan and Iraq! Additionally, President Obama has done surprisingly GOOD things for this nation, including working to create policies for the regulations of carbon monoxide emissions, working to save U.S. banks before any financial collapses, removing restrictions on stem cell research, working to positively revise Medicare, closing Guantanamo Bay, and signing the $789 billion economic stimulus package-plan (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).
I suppose it is not unusual that such actions like the consistent dissemination of falsified facts occur regularly. It is likely a part of our culture, of human nature, to have a need to fabricate information, to elaborate upon fantasies, according to some need for keeping ourselves excited and enthused about the surrounding world. The particular details that were provided by The Guardian merely display the nature of how various segments of society go about recognizing reality, and interpreting information that often is presented through media sources, along with public conversational interaction.
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Sunday, May 20, 2007
Doctor Wayne
From JLA Classified #1 by Grant Morrison, Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vines:
Let's have a closer look. He's got what appear to be Thanagarian police wings, he pulls out a Kirbyesque-looking "Boom Tube Gauntlet" for travelling through spacetime, and there are a few other items I can't identify but which look familiar...and oh yeah, over there on the right...
...Batman keeps a freaking Dalek in his "Sci-Fi Closet." Presumably captured during the Dalek Invasion of Gotham City. Which he stopped all by himself. Didn't even need a sonic screwdriver. That's how tough he is. Goofy wandering Time Lords are advised to stay out of his city.
Was this JLA story never reprinted? Why not, when it provides significant information on the backstory to Seven Soldiers?
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My pal Corey Klemow keenly observes that the Iron Giant's head is on top right.ReplyDelete
Of course! I knew it was familiar, but I couldn't place it. I knew it wasn't Gigantor...ReplyDelete
Thanks to both you and Corey for catching that. Anyone have a guess as to the gun with the odd insignia?
I consider this level three awesome, and I don't really even read comic books....ReplyDelete
who's giant metal pincer hand is that?ReplyDelete
Never noticed the Dalek before, that's awesome. Wonder if that was in Morrison's script or if McGuinness added that himself.ReplyDelete
ComicBookDB says this storyline was reprinted (along with a JLA/WildCATs crossover) in the JLA: Ultramarine Corps tpb. I didn't even realize the Ultramarines had another appearance. Huh.
Maybe it'll get reprinted again if they ever get around to making a Batman: The Squire is Pretty Awesome collection.


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Coach(es): Stellan & Angelita Bengtsson
Handed: Right
Grip: Shakehand
Club Affiliation: San Diego Table Tennis Association
Competition Record:
- Member of 2015 Para Pan Am Team
- Member of 2014 US Para Team
- Member of 2013 US Para Team
- Member of 2011 Para Pan Am Team
- 2011 Brazil Open, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Gold medalist Men's single class 7; Silver medalist Men's team class 6-7
- 2011 Copa Costa Rica – Silver medalist Men's team class 6-7
- 2011 US PTT Open, Milwaukee, WI – Silver medalist Men's singles class 7-8; Silver medalist Men's team class 6-8
- 2009 German Open, Stuggart, Germany – Silver medalist Men's team class 7
What it means to fight in para table tennis!
Daryl Sterling, Jr. May 15, 2015
When the pressure is on, you must FIGHT! Slovakian Open 2015 - Sterling (USA) vs Lee (HKG).
2015 Para National & Para Pan Am Team
USATT Jan. 23, 2015
The High Performance Committee is very pleased to announce the 2015 USA Table Tennis Para National & Para Pan Am Team.
Athletes of the Month - December
Sean O'Neill Jan. 01, 2015
Congrats to Lily, Jimmy, Tara, Daryl and the US Junior Girls Team for their outstanding performances in December.
2014 US Para Team Profiles
Sean O'Neill May 09, 2014
USA Table Tennis Coaches Stellan and Angie Bengtsson share their thoughts and insight on the 2014 National Para Team Members.
Image of the Day - Daryl Sterling, Jr.
Richard Xue Dec. 09, 2013
Image courtesy of Richard Xue.
2013 USATT Annual Giving Campaign
Michael D. Cavanaugh Oct. 03, 2013
Yeeah! We hit our GOAL! Thanks to all our DONORS! You DID IT!
Para Coach Positions
Jasna Rather March 20, 2013
Please send letter of interest and resumes to Teodor Gheorghe.
2013 Para National Team
Jasna Rather March 07, 2013
Congratulations to Tahl, Pam, Andre, Ari, Wayne, Daryl Jr., Sherri, and Samuel!
Mike Dempsey Memorial Table Tennis Championship
Nov. 28, 2012
Check out the daily slide shows of the event courtesy of Richard Xue!


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IT Job Postings in Illinois Top 53,000, CompTIA Analysis Reveals
Downers Grove, Ill., August 12, 2015 – The number of information technology (IT) job postings by Illinois employers jumped nearly 90 percent in the second quarter of 2015 over the prior year, according to an analysis of labor market data by CompTIA, the IT industry trade association.
Illinois employers posted 53,388 IT job openings in Q2 2015, compared to 28,312 in Q2 2014.[1] The large majority of postings – nearly 47,000 – were in the Chicago metropolitan area.
"The number of open IT positions in Chicago, in Illinois and across the country attest to the essential role technology plays in driving economic activity, employment and innovation in virtually every industry and market," said Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO, CompTIA.
IT job postings in Q2 2015 were spread across a wide swath of industries and employers, including companies in management consulting, technology services, software development, insurance, healthcare, accounting, banking, retail, education and computer and electronics manufacturing.
"In their own unique way each of these industries is using technology to transform the way business gets done," Thibodeaux noted. "But persistent shortages of IT workers has the potential to stall growth and stifle innovation."
Broad adoption of cloud computing solutions and mobile technologies are driving much of employers' demand for new IT hires. Application and software development jobs account for six of the top 10 job titles listed in IT job postings. Network engineers and systems engineers and administrators are also in high demand among Illinois companies.
Illinois is home to more than 23,500 tech companies, employing nearly 228,000 individuals, according to CompTIA's Cyberstates 2015 report. Additionally, an estimated 272,600 people hold tech jobs in other industries. The average tech industry wage in Illinois is $91,800, significantly above the average wage for all private sector jobs in the state ($52,400).
Nationally, Illinois ranks eighth among the 50 states in overall tech employment; ranks fourth if the number of tech establishments; and fourth in the number of Q2 IT job postings.
CompTIA's philanthropic arm, the Creating IT Futures Foundation is taking on the IT workforce challenge in Illinois and elsewhere across the country through research, program development and partnering. In Illinois, the Foundation's work includes:
Serving as the lead entity for the IT Learning Exchange, an online public/private network of shared resources and information about IT learning, jobs and careers. The Exchange promotes academic and work-based technical learning to prepare more high school and community college students for IT careers.
The Exchange is also active in getting long-term unemployed state residents the training, certifications and internships they need to fill open IT jobs, under the direction of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and funded with a federal Job-Driven National Emergency Grant.
Working with Chicago Public Schools' Early College STEM Schools, where high school students can simultaneously secure their diplomas, associate's degrees and IT industry certifications, while gaining industry mentorship and experience. These efforts to connect local employers with students on internships, mentoring, corporate visits, classroom projects and other work-based Learning activities are funded by a grant from the Chicago Workforce Funders Alliance.
About CompTIA
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a non-profit trade association serving as the voice of the information technology industry. With approximately 2,000 member companies, 3,000 academic and training partners and more than two million IT certifications issued, CompTIA is dedicated to advancing industry growth through educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications and public policy advocacy. To learn more, visit CompTIA online, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
About the Creating IT Futures Foundation and IT Futures LabsFounded in 1998 as the philanthropic arm of CompTIA, the Creating IT Futures Foundation is a 501(c) (3) charity with the mission of helping populations that are under-represented in IT and individuals who are lacking in opportunity to prepare for, secure, and be successful in IT careers. The foundation pilots new programs through its IT Futures Labs initiative. Learn more at CreatingITFutures.org.


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There might be evening events when you want to look your absolute best while wearing sexy back dress. However, you might be uncomfortable to go out without any bra. Here are tips on which types of bras to use that will help you don a sexy back dress while giving the illusion that you wear absolutely nothing underneath.
1. Use a strapless bra
You can use a strapless bra which possesses strong adhesives at the wings. This is one of the sexiest ways to wearing back dresses. Without the straps, not only will you look so sexy and alluring, but comfortable as well. This style is perfect for those who wish for a dress that perfectly outlines the shape of their body.
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There is a strapless bra that actually has strap that's invisible. This is perfect if you are one who's raring to wear sexy back dress and possesses a full breast size. The invisible strap will act as a strong support to the chest while it appears to be naked when worn on the skin. Invisible back strap bras are the best option when it comes to those who need ample support to their heavy upper parts.
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As you can see, there are a number of great bras that are sure to enhance your sexy back dress. You must opt for the bra that best suits your body type to ensure that you exude your sexiest as you wear your skimpy dress. At the same time, choose one that works to shape your upper body in a comfortable way.
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AA Driven Car of the Year panel and criteria announced for NZ's premier awards
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The New Zealand Automobile Association (AA) and NZME's Driven are thrilled at the positive response to the new premier AA Driven New Zealand Car of the Year Awards for 2018.
This year's AA Driven New Zealand Car of the Year Awards will pinpoint the country's Car of the Year and Best in class, alongside the popular publically voted People's Choice Award powered by Driven with winners announced at a cocktail event on 12 December.
AA Motoring Services General Manager Stella Stocks said the feedback on the new format has been overwhelmingly positive, with car manufacturers particularly pleased the vehicles will be rigorously tested by the country's most experienced motoring journalists.
"The phone has been ringing off the hook with manufacturers keen to get their vehicle in for judging, which will eventually see the top 10 finalists take part in a comprehensive trial both on road and at the Pukekohe Park Raceway in October, Stella said. "This gives the judges the opportunity to score from the driver's seat and we believe there really is no better test than that.
The Suzuki Swift was AA's Micro/Light and Peoples Choice category winner in 2017. Photo / Matthew Hansen
"The criteria for what we believe will form the country's most comprehensive Awards means that the vehicle must have been launched into the New Zealand market between October 1 last year and September 30 this year and be available for sale to the public."
"We are excited to be partnering with Driven because keen motorists will be able to follow all the stories behind the testing process. The AA Driven New Zealand Car of the Year Awards is set to be the highlight of the motoring calendar with a perfect blend of innovation, motoring excellence and expertise," Stella added.
Behind the wheel will be a panel of judges drawn from the country's finest motoring journalists and the AA.
Chief Judge Liz Dobson is Driven's Editor at Large and has been a motoring writer for 22 years including Motoring Editor for Next Magazine and Fashion Quarterly, before joining Driven at the magazine's launch seven years ago, and she is often called upon to attend global launches.
Tony Verdon is Editor of Driven print publications in the New Zealand Herald and Driven.co.nz, and is a former daily newspaper editor, publisher and general manager having worked on Driven for the past four years.
Matthew Hansen has been a journalist and photographer at Driven for the past three years and was a co-founder of the Velocity motorsport website.
Alastair Sloane has been a newspaper journalist for more than 40 years, and was Motoring Editor of the New Zealand Herald for 16 years.
Cameron Officer has been a motoring writer for 13 years, including editing Top Gear magazine and NBR's Motoring Editor.
Paul Owen first started writing motoring feature stories in the mid-1980s, initially concentrating on motorcycles before widening his focus to include cars in the early 1990s. A six-time winner for best motoring feature in the Qantas Media Awards, he was soon supplying a stable of New Zealand newspapers with his freelance contributions. He first began writing for New Zealand Autocar magazine in 1995, and became its Chief Editor from 1998 until 2009. He was named Journalist of the Year in the 2007 AA Motoring Excellence awards.
Colin Smith is NZME Regional Motoring Editor, and his first motoring journalism experience came while still at school in the early 1980's covering a wide range of motorsport events in the Waikato. Colin spent two years at the Waikato Times, before becoming Editor of the Bay of Plenty Times Auto Parade publication in 1987. He has been active in motorsport including rally co-driving at WRC level in New Zealand and Australia.
Jacqui Madelin has been writing about vehicles in New Zealand for more than 25 years, starting out from a passion for motorcycles at Kiwi Rider Motorcycle Magazine, and then moving on to cars at New Zealand Autocar, before going freelance 16 years ago. She has had stints as Motoring Editor at the Sunday Star Times and Herald on Sunday. Jacqui writes car reviews for the AA, and is often seen in the car pages of AA Directions. She has also been a Qantas Media Award winner, and finalist twice.
Cade Wilson has been an AA Motoring Advisor for the past four years reviewing cars and helping Members with expert advice. He brings a wealth of knowledge with 16 years as a mechanic and continued involvement in the New Zealand motorsport scene as mechanic crew, past driver and scrutineer.


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At SMX Munich yesterday, John Mueller gave some new insights into mobile first indexing during a talk dedicated to the Google Mobile First Index. Specifically, he talked about what happens when sites switch over and what is upcoming in Google Search Console for mobile first.
Here is the slide from Mueller's talk, from David Epding.
First, Mueller mentioned that they are planning to add a new alert in Search Console that adds a message to let site owners know when their sites do change over from desktop indexing to mobile indexing. This will help for those site owners who were trying to figure out if their sites switched over by checking server logs or viewing Google's cache to see if each page is currently cached with the desktop version or the mobile version.
Mueller also mentioned that they plan to include an annotation in Google Search Console in the Performance Report to be an additional visual of the changeover for the site. This will definitely help those who see fluctuations in their reporting data, which could be explained by Google switching the site from desktop to mobile indexing.
It will also help site owners address any issues that pop up once the site is switched over, if they are alerted that it has occurred. While many are going through checklists to ensure their site won't be negatively impacted with mobile first, there will likely be many issues that pop up on individual pages or an entire site.
It is worth noting that this is on a slide titled "Next planned steps", which the emphasis on planned. So these changes might not end up making it into Search Console at all, but they are currently on the Search Console road map to be added. And with more sites being added to mobile first all the time, these could be added sooner rather than later. It is highly likely it will be added to the new Google Search Console, as they add new features, rather than the old one.
#mobilefirst Index: Google will inform about Switch to Mobile Index in Google Search Console & add annotation to Performance Report – Great Session @JohnMu at #smx #smxmunich pic.twitter.com/O5fI1VQdOF
— David Epding (@EpdingDavid) March 20, 2018
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By Steve Turner
Photography courtesy of Robin Lawrence
Some racers enjoy the tight confines of index classes, while others thrive in the heads-up battlegrounds. Some, however, can find enjoyment on both sides of the spectrum. One such racer is Robin Lawrence, whose day gig is the Director of Motorsports at Holley Performance Products, has a storied history behind the wheel as well. From putting the first S197 Mustang in the 9-second zone back in the NMRA Real Street days to becoming the first to win a naturally aspirated, direct-injection 2017 COPO Camaro to win NHRA's FS/C class back a couple years back.
"After leaving the Ford pushrod world for the Chevrolet LS world, I decided that I wanted a race car that didn't need a four-person crew. I took a job at Holley and my available race time was less than in my previous job," Lawrence explained. "I have many friends that have raced NHRA Stock and Super Stock. With the recent addition of the Coan Engineering Stock/Super Stock Combo races at the NMCA, I have a lot of choices where to race a stocker. I really love the heads-up classes and would not trade those times for anything, but with my schedule, I really cannot commit to a competitive heads-up program."
While he spends much of his time canvassing the nation in support of Holley's fuel-injection endeavors at racetracks, Lawrence still feels the urge to race. As such, the idea of putting together a race car with a straightforward combo proved compelling.
"Because of the rules and the limitations of the combinations these cars are consistent and reliable," Lawrence said. "You can pretty much roll the car of the trailer and go racing. Sure, I have to check air pressure, charge the battery and splash some fuel, but that is about it."
That sort of low-maintenance package is the perfect arrangement for someone with limited free time like Lawrence. The question, however, became what combination to pursue. Having experience with both Bow Tie and Blue Oval machinery, he could have gone either way, but budget became the deciding factor.
"I have been driving one of Daren Poole-Adams' COPO Camaro's for the past several years. He has several, but I drove a 2012 427, a 2014 350, a 2014 427, and lastly, the 2016 with a direct-injected 376ci engine; all naturally aspirated and with various automatic transmissions. After going to the semis at a NHRA National event in St Louis, I decided to build a Stock Eliminator Mustang," Lawrence explained. "I loved the COPO Camaros, but as popular as they are I figured I could build a Mustang for less money."
Choosing a Mustang was just the beginning of the process, however, as he then had to choose between the various platforms. While the tug of the latest and greatest Mustangs was strong, he opted for the flexibility offered by the stick-axle S197 platform.
"I had briefly looked at the 2015-and-newer S550 platform, but like the COPO, it would add to the build cost," Lawrence shared. "Ford Performance had done an excellent job of populating the NHRA guide with many combinations for the 2010 to 2014 bodies."
Fortunately, he has plenty of experience with this platform, as some of his travel around the country is behind the wheel of one of the earliest Coyote-powered stallions.
"Since I had a 2011 Mustang as my daily driver, I chose to build this car with a Coyote engine package. There is a lot of uncharted ground with the Coyote, and although its size is a little daunting, I think that it's a great platform for learning new things. I have identified two engine combinations on which to focus my efforts. "
With regard to upgraded parts, he went with a billet crankshaft sprocket from Boundary and a set of his on TiVCT lockouts. Built exclusively for JRP by Militia Racing Products, these lockouts allow full adjustability, while retaining the use of the factory camshaft fasteners, which is said to ensure durability when you are making tuning adjustments with the cams that require repeated fastener removal. "I had Charlie make me the setup the way I wanted it, so I was able to make it lighter and use the factory Ford fasteners, so it's not ever going to slip," Ronzello told us.The cool thing about running in a stock class is that the combinations are tightly controlled, but the racing is pretty varied based on the different combinations running across several classifications.
"Stock Eliminator, for those who don't know, qualifies against an index. Your index is derived from two things: The rated horsepower of your engine combination and the weight of the car," Lawrence said. "You can typically swing up or down one class designation from the 'natural' class. As I said, you qualify against your claimed class index. So if my index is an 11.20 and I qualify at a 10.40 I have qualified at .80 of a second under the index. There are many thoughts on the best place to qualify, but that would take up another two issues."
Obviously we don't have the space to detail all those options here, but the fun thing for Robin is that he will get a taste of heads-up action in the world of index racing.
"Once you are qualified, you dial- or bracket-race against others in the eliminator. If you run against a competitor in the same class like an FS/G car racing another FS/G car, the run is heads-up," Lawrence elaborated. "So on the bracket race you have the issue of breaking out. Not so in the heads-up race, but go too fast and you will get weight added to the combination. Ask me how I know…"
To make this stock-racing program come together, he located a 2010 body in white that ran through Watson Engineering before he purchased it. There, the car received numerous Cobra Jet-specific components, so it was poised for performance on the 1,320. He plans to power this platform with two engine combinations depending on how the weight breaks and class attendance breaks down. He will run either 325-horsepower 2012 or 345-horsepower 2013 stick-shift combinations.
Comparing the Combos
Valve Lift .473/.473 .512/.512
Intake Manifold Stock GT Cobra Jet
Cylinder Head Stock GT CNC-ported Boss 302
Port Volume 200cc Int/85cc Exh 200cc Int/95cc Exh
Throttle Body Stock GT 80mm Twin 65mm or monoblade
Ensuring that his racing platform was sound, he turned to Jimmy Ronzello Performance to build his engine. Ronzello had transitioned from a racer with a machine shop background to a Ford employee involved in engine development. From there, he was integral in the development of the 2008 Cobra Jet and earned an expertise in the modular and Coyote engine platforms.
Working in the hot test area at Ford's Engine Management Development facility, he worked on plenty of modular engines and hot-tested the first Coyote development engine. Along the way he had been drafted by Brian Wolfe, who was running Ford Performance at the time, and he did so from the car's earliest days through 2013.
On the side Ronzello had been building engines for racers and he built the absolute first Coyote stocker engine, which set the D-Stock Automatic record right out of the gate as the first Coyote to run in the NHRA back in 2012. That engine is still under the hood of Ricky Pennington's racer. Eventually, he began getting calls from all over the country to build engines. Those calls inspired him to strike out and start Jimmy Ronzello Racing back in 2017 with his partner George Wright.
These days, Coyote engines make up 85 percent of his business, with modular engines taking up 10 percent of his activities and other engines rounding out the rest. Thus far he has over 25 stock Coyote engines out in the field, so he is definitely an expert in the field, which led Robin to his doorstep for the 325-horsepower Coyote engine build.
Robin opted for a Predator 5.2-liter engine block as the basis for his build, which features the rugged Plasma Transfer Wire Arc cylinder liners delivering a larger bore. Ronzello cleans these up with a diamond hone, using torque plates, and says they simply don't wear. Naturally, he performs the traditional block prep and generally follows the Ford assembly specifications along the way, and relies heavily on using factory parts in his builds.
"Ford engineers have done the majority of the work on this engine. You just look to see where the improvements need to be," Ronzello said. "Reliablity comes from changing the key parts that keep it alive, and the e.t. comes from degreeing the cams properly. Because I have such a variety of cars, I have learned what works and what doesn't work."
There are not a lot of secrets to the building process, save for a fastidious attention to detail. Jimmy says he doesn't set out to build record-setting combos, but engines that will reliably go rounds and he certainly has had a lot of success with these combinations.
"I kind of found a formula that works," he told us. "Judging by George Wright's (who runs mid 10s in his FS/G 2012 Mustang) performance, Robin is going to run in the low 10s and he may even crack the nines with the higher horsepower engine."
How these combos run falls largely on how much testing and optimization is carried out once they are in the car, which happens to be an area in which Lawrence excels.
"Most will remember that I really enjoy the testing and the technology. Working at Holley mostly dealing with the EFI has exposed me to a lot of smart people in the racing world," Lawrence said. "I have ideas that I would like to explore on my own program. I am not as driven to race as I am to work on the development and testing side. It's my release."
So these engines won't just serve to propel his pony down the 1,320. Lawrence also plans to use these powerplants to test a variety of parts, including many of the available intakes and throttle bodies for Coyote engines, and he plans to share that data with us here at RacePagesDigital.com, so stay tuned for more from these combinations in the future.
The Details
Block: Ford Performance 5.2-liter Predator aluminum (PN M-6010-M52)
Oil-Squirter Delete Plugs: Accufab Racing
Crankshaft: 325HP: Ford Performance Boss 302 forged steel (PN M-6303-M50B) and 350HP: Ford Performance Coyote 5.2-liter forged cross-plane (PN M-6303-M52)
Piston: 325HP:3.702-inch MAHLE Motorsport (PN 197736202) and 350HP:Militia Racing Products (PN 302NA)
Piston Rings: Total Seal Gapless with custom zero-gap top, Napier second, and 2mm low-tension oil
Bearings: King mains (PN MB5734XP), rods (PN CR868HPN), and (PN CR868HPNSTDX)
Oil Pump Gears: Boundary Pumps F-150 billet
Oil Pan and Pickup: OEM Mustang GT
Oil Filter Adapter: Gen 2 Oil Filter Adapter Kit (PN M-6880-M501)
Cylinder Heads: 325HP:OEMGen2 Coyote and 350HP:Boss 302 (M-6049-M50BR and M-6050-M50BR)
Valve Springs: PAC (PN 1234X)
Valve Stem Seals: Mod Max Viton (PN 35025500)
Head Bolts: OEM Gen 2 Coyote
Head Gaskets: MAHLE Motorsports Boss 302
Connecting Rods: Manley H-beam (PN MAN-14042R-8)
Camshafts: COMP Cams custom
Cam Gears and Drive: Ford Performance Gen 1 Coyote
Chain Guides and Followers: Ford Performance
Crankshaft Timing Gear: Boundary billet (PN CMSP11-14)
Crankshaft Damper: ATI Performance (PN 918047N)
Headers: Hooker Blackheart 1 ¾-inch long-tubes
Engine Management:Holley EFI Dominator EFI
Ignition Coils: ACCEL
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We had so much fun hanging out all together and celebrating mom and dad's 40th Anniversary!
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Durg district is one of the densely populated districts of the Chhattisgarh state and it is situated in the southern part of the state. The total area of the District is 2238.36 Sq. Km. The District lies between 20°54′ and 21°32′ north lattitude & 81°10′ and 81°36′ east longitude. As per Census 2011, the population of the district is 17,21,726. The district is bounded by Bemetara district in the north, Rajnandgaon district in the west, Balod district in the south and Raipur and Dhamtri district in the east. Situated on the east bank of river Shivnath, District Durg is herald of Chhattisgarh's Industrial Development, Cultural competence, Social harmony and Meaningful use of resources. It is a symbol of status , prestige and glory of Chhattisgarh. History of Durg is like conducive inspiration which is unique mixture of oldness and modernity, culture-rite and entrepreneurship. Bhilai known as "Mini India" for Industrial development, social harmony and cultural diversity is a twin city of Durg. Establishment of Bhilai steel plant in Durg district had created vast opportunities for industrial progress on one hand and on the other hand durg district become centre of many other productive activities.
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The Border Collie has to be one of the most well-known breeds of dogs around. Known as a herding and working dog, they are known to be highly intelligent as well as exceptionally friendly.
This breed was developed in the border area between Scotland and England with the sole purpose of helping shepherd to herd their sheep.
They were seen as being perfect for this task due to their obedience and willingness to work.
However, even though there are a number of very real, and huge, positives associated with this breed, you also need to still have a significant amount of knowledge about the breed before owning a Border Collie.
Border Collie Puppies – Before You Buy…
So, before you go ahead and purchase a Border Collie puppy, there are several key things to know. Also, you must be completely honest with yourself when deciding if this is the breed for you.
For example, the Border Collie has a number of rather specific needs, and you must be aware of them in advance since it has a direct impact on the quality of life that they will then have.
You must ask yourself questions such as these.
- Have you ever owned a dog before?
- Are you aware of just how much exercise this breed requires?
- Do you know enough about their temperament?
- Do you understand that there are certain health conditions that can affect them?
As you can see, this is all about your knowledge since that translates into the quality of life that you are then able to provide to your puppy.
However, we will cover all of these things in our complete guide.
What Price are Border Collie Puppies?
Border Collie puppies are not the most expensive to purchase but do not think that this means that they are, somehow, a poorer type of dog to own.
The price is still determined by several factors. Is the breeder registered with the Kennel Club? What kind of pedigree does the Border Collie in question have? Where are you located?
In the United States, a KC registered breeder is going to charge you somewhere in the region of $700 to $1000. In the UK, a KC registered breeder will charge approximately £550, with the price dropping to below £400 for a non-KC registered breeder.
How to Find Reputable Border Collie Breeders?
Even though there are many Border Collie breeders, you still need to be careful with the one that you choose.
Contact the Kennel Club in your country for some advice as they do keep a register of those breeders that meet their standards.
Do also consider contacting Border Collie clubs and other owners to get their advice as to which breeder they used themselves.
This kind of personal recommendation will always prove to be beneficial especially when you can ask them, and potentially meet their dog.
3 Little-Known Facts About Border Collie Puppies
The Border Collie is a fascinating dog thanks to its various abilities.
They are also better known in certain areas over others, but it is always interesting to learn more about them in advance.
So, to add a touch of fun, these three little-known facts may help you to just get a better understanding of the breed in general.
- Their lineage
The Border Collie is one of the most popular breeds of dog on the planet. However, each Border Collie that has ever been alive can trace its heritage back to one single dog called Old Hemp. He was a stud dog in the 1890s and was seen as being highly intelligent especially when herding sheep.
- The American Kennel Club was falling behind
Even though the breed, as we know it today, stems from at least the 1890s, it took the American Kennel Club over 100 years to recognize it as an individual breed. In fact, they only added it to their list in 1995.
- They herd children
The Border Collie was bred to have a strong herding instinct, and that is something that will become apparent pretty early on.
If you have several children, then do not be surprised if you find your dog trying to herd them as if they were sheep.
Physical Traits of the Border Collie
When it comes to the physical traits of the Border Collie, then the first thing to know is that they are classed as being a medium-sized dog.
Also, they have a double-coat and even though black and white is the most famous color, it is not the only color combination out there.
Instead, they can be fawn and generally lighter in color with some being more of a slate shade.
They are known for being quite elegant, but you will also notice that their heads are quite broad as well with a muzzle that tapers down.
They do have quite strong features in a physical sense but without it being too overpowering.
Their neck is particularly muscular, and they tend to hold it in a slight arch. Their forequarters have distinct bone structure, and their back legs have strong thighs.
In short, look closely at their skeleton and you will see a dog that is substantially stronger than you would expect.
The thing to remember is that this is a dog that has been bred for a specific role. They need to be strong, have good stamina, and yet also very agile so they cannot be too big either.
How Big is a Full-Grown Border Collie?
A full-grown Border Collie is a medium-sized dog, but as with most breeds, there can be differences between the sexes.
Also, the general health of the dog, and how you care for them as a puppy, will have an impact on how they develop and grow.
That being said, the male will be between 19 and 22 inches while the female is slightly smaller at 18 to 21 inches. For their weight, the male is 35 to 40lbs while the female is 30 to 35lbs.
What is the Life Expectancy of the Border Collie?
The life expectancy of the Border Collie can often be slightly longer than you would see with the absolute vast majority of breeds.
The average can vary from anywhere between 12 to 17 years, and even though we may not be fully aware of why they can live so long; it is something to be admired.
Of course, feeding them correctly, looking after their health, and providing more than enough exercise will all play a role in extending their life as much as possible.
Intelligence, Temperament and Personality Traits of the Border Collie
The intelligence of the Border Collie cannot be underestimated.
They constantly come top of intelligence tests, and then their actions when it comes to working, herding, and learning new tricks backs up those tests.
They are also exceptionally loyal and obedient. There is also always a willingness to please you, as can be seen by how they are always willing to interact.
The only real problem with their temperament or personality is that they can come across as being slightly hyperactive at times.
However, when they have their focus on you, then it is impossible to break their concentration.
Training them is easy, but you need to start as early as possible. They will also learn rather quickly, and it is unusual for them to go ahead and get things wrong after being shown what to do.
You will generally find that they are wonderful around families, and you should have no concerns if you have children. They are not aggressive and are also pretty sociable.
The only problem with their personality is boredom. If they are left alone, or with nothing to do and no way to burn off that energy, then you could see them starting to display some types of behavior that you are not too happy with.
They have been known to even chase cars, as well as destroy items around your home, so do be warned.
Overall, if you are searching for a well-balanced and friendly breed of dog, then the Border Collie should certainly be on your list of possibilities.
The Border Collie's Diet
Even though the Border Collie does have a reasonable level of fitness and good health, their diet is still going to be rather strict if you want to make sure that your dog can have the best life possible.
As with any breed, you should always aim for high-quality food since this will deliver the correct nutrients that they need to develop fully.
Also, change their food according to their age as their nutrient needs will also alter accordingly. For this, ask your vet for some advice.
A Border Collie is not going to be the pickiest of eaters, but then you have to be careful with what you give them.
Feed an adult dog twice a day and around a cup full of food each time. Do not allow them to just eat whenever they want as a routine will prove to be healthier for them.
How Much Exercise Does a Border Collie Need?
The Border Collie is an absolute live-wire, so that does translate into them requiring a significant amount of exercise daily.
Also, they need a lot of mental stimulation, so they are perfect for obedience trials and agility tasks and they will always excel at them.
They do need space to run around and explore, so they are not going to be good for apartment living.
They are effectively a country dog, but as long as you can take them to a park and on a variety of walks, then they will enjoy their time with you.
Ideally, you should be providing them with somewhere in the region of two hours of exercise every single day. If you can provide them with more, then they will be happy to go along with you.
Border Collie Health and Conditions
The Border Collie can develop a number of different health conditions with several of them being potentially passed down via their genes.
However, they are generally seen as being relatively healthy compared to other breeds with this contributing to their longevity.
In general, the key health conditions that you should be aware of are as follows:
- Collie Eye Anomaly
- Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome
- Ceroid Lipofuscinosis
- Imerslund-Grasbeck Syndrome
- Hip Dysplasia
- Epilepsy
With a number of these health conditions, you should always check with the breeder if the parents have been tested and then ask for confirmation of this.
This should reduce the chances of your puppy developing them, but of course, there are other general health conditions to look out for such as skin allergies as an example.
My Final Thoughts on the Border Collie
There is little doubt that the Border Collie is an extremely friendly breed of dog that is exceptionally loving and loyal.
Their intelligence just cannot be surpassed by any other breed, but you have to be prepared to take advantage of this and to provide them with things to do.
For this breed, boredom is not going to be fun for them, so be prepared to interact on a regular basis.
Their intelligence can even become a bit of a problem if you do not handle it correctly, but teaching them new tricks and training them should help.
Do not think that you can only own a Border Collie if you live in the countryside as that is not the case.
Yes, keeping them in an apartment would not be wise, but aside from that, they will just love being with you no matter where they are or what they are doing.
So, if you are searching for a dog that can be a loving and loyal companion that is also very easy to train, then the Border Collie is going to be the perfect dog for you.
- Border Collie Puppies – Before You Buy…
- Physical Traits of the Border Collie
- Intelligence, Temperament and Personality Traits of the Border Collie
- The Border Collie's Diet
- Border Collie Health and Conditions
- My Final Thoughts on the Border Collie


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Mini-Project: New Student School App 🏫
In this project, students will create an app to help a new student navigate through the school and get them to their classroom on time. This worksheet will go more in depth of all the different Lightwell features/functionality.
We recommend that students complete Mini-Project #1 "Guess Who" before attempting this project.
👓 Lightwell Features You Will Learn to Use:
- Grouping Animations / Layers
- Canvas Elements (alignment, tablet/phone)
- Layer Properties (sprites, visible hit testing)
- Animation Properties (multiple affected layers, additive, autoreverse, reset, keyframe adjustment, keyframe handles)
- Adding Audio / Dialogue (lip sync)
- Scene Changes / Navigation
- Previewing (mobile and desktop)
- Downloading App Project on Lightwell Previewer (Mac Only)
- Copy & Paste (layers, animations)
- Asset Library (reusing assets, retina images, replacing assets)
- Warning System
- Import from Photoshop
- Parallax
The app should include a map of the school, show where the classrooms are on the map, the student's schedule, and the lunch menu! Separately, there will be a school mascot that will guide the student through the school and schedule. This app should be optimized for both mobile and tablet view.
❗Assets Needed (Download the assets here or make your own):
- New student's class schedule
- Map of school
- Lunch menu
- Mouth Sprites
- School Mascot
- School Seal
Project Prompt:
Scene 1⃣ - Intro
Each app needs to have an opening scene! Give the new student something to be impressed by whenever he/she opens the app. You can do this by creating animations. Be sure to include the name of the school and the school seal!
- 1 grouped animation (with 2+ animations)
- 1+ interaction
- One layer must have ambient motion (Normally, layers with ambient show the user that they need to interact with this layer to go either trigger an effect or navigate to a different scene.)
- Navigate to next scene - homepage
Scene 2⃣ - Homepage
This scene will allow the new student to navigate throughout the app - think of this as a menu page! There should be multiple buttons that will lead him/her to get specific information about the schedule, school map, and etc.
- Introduce school mascot + dialogue
- Multiple buttons to navigate to each scene
Scene 3⃣ - Schedule
Show the new student's schedule.
- 2+ animation
- 1+ interactions
- 1 dialogue from Mascot
- 1 navigation button to homepage
- Bonus: navigation to Scene 4
Scene 4⃣ - School Map / Location of Classes
Show the school map.
- 2+ animations
- 1+ interactions
- 1 dialogue from Mascot
- 1 navigation button to homepage
- Either include a way to see the location of the classes on this scene OR create a new scene with the location of the classes according to the new student's schedule.
Scene 5⃣ - Lunch Menu
Show the lunch menu.
- 1+ animation
- 1+ interaction
- 1 dialogue from Mascot
⚠ Extra Credit
Create an Extra Scene - Include a helpful tip!
For example, when is the first homecoming game or where to park their car?
Download to Lightwell Previewer (For Mac users with iPads/iPhones)
Once you're done with the project, view your project and then download your project to Lightwell Previewer.
Grading Rubric 💯
Your teacher will review your project to see if you've utilize Lightwell features correctly and if you've followed the project prompt. The app you've built should be fluid and seamless for any new student to understand and use.
Here's an example grading rubric template to use.
👉 Download this New Student App Project created by a 9th grade student.