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Resilience is not a trait that people either have or do not have. It involves behaviors, thoughts and actions that can be learned and developed in anyone.
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All of these are factors that people can develop in themselves.
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Low-income students who are the first in their family to attend college or who are disabled will now have more support if they wish to attend any of Northern Wyoming Community College District schools, including Sheridan College.
NWCCD has just been awarded a $220,000 Department of Education Student Support Services grant. This competitive grant is intended to increase the academic performance, graduation and transfer rates to four-year colleges for this group of students. This grant money will help fund a "Gateway to Student Success" program, where students receive support and instruction in topics such as study skills, test taking, career and educational planning, financial planning and other topics geared towards students who may may be less prepared for college.
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NEW YORK (AP) — When "Southland" returns to TNT on Wednesday, viewers will see the character of Los Angeles police Detective Lydia Adams as a new mom desperately in need of sleep.
"She's not juggling things so well. Motherhood is not coming naturally," said actress Regina King, who plays Adams, in a recent interview.
"I think Lydia has always been one of those (people) who has been pretty good at everything she's done, so I wouldn't say that it's coming as a shock to her; it's just a lot. She didn't anticipate having a colicky baby, so she's not getting any sleep, and that affects everything, especially being a detective. ... She's not like 100 percent."
Off-camera, King can definitely relate. She's not a new mom, but she's been pulling double duty, directing and acting in an upcoming episode of the acclaimed series.
"It's tiring because as a director you have to be thinking about everything," she said.
King directed the fifth episode of the new season, but says she began prepping while filming episode four.
"First day up on episode five I'm in every single scene," she recalled. "I was like, 'Dude, like really?' It seemed like not a good idea, but it was (actually) such a great idea because I was able to get most of my stuff out of the way. And it just felt never-ending, like I never slept ... (it was) constantly 'Southland' 24/7."
"Thankfully, I really like the show," she deadpanned, "so it worked out OK.'"
Now that the episode is done filming, King is involved in the editing process. Plus, she's acting in subsequent episodes.
The 42-year-old, who landed her first acting job as a teen on the sitcom "227" as the daughter of Marla Gibbs, says she enjoys the challenge of directing.
King was recently accepted into the ABC/DGA Directors Program, a two-year course where participants are guided by network and studio executives as they develop their skills.
She shadowed a director on the ABC drama "Private Practice," which had its series finale last month.
"It definitely let me know that I would like to do more episodic TV, it's the opportunity to do little minimovies," she said.
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|Mariners | Brian Sweeney re-signs
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The Seattle Mariners re-signed P Brian Sweeney to a minor league deal Friday, Jan. 25.
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The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent P Brian Sweeney (Mets) to a minor-league deal Friday, Jan. 27. There is no invitation to the major league camp.
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The New York Mets signed free-agent P Brian Sweeney (Independent League) and optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo.
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|Diamondbacks | Four demoted
Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:29:10 -0700
The Arizona Diamondbacks reassigned OF Wily Mo Pena and Ps Micah Owings and Brian Sweeney to the minor league camp Monday, March 21, reports Gregory Pratt, of the Phoenix New Times. The team also optioned C John Hester to Triple-A Reno.
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|Diamondbacks | 26 players signed to one-year deals
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms on one-year contracts with Ps Josh Collmenter, Sam Demel, Barry Enright, Juan Gutierrez, David Hernandez, Dan Hudson, Juan Jaime, Zach Kroenke, Kam Mickolio, Kevin Mulvey, Jordan Norberto, Yonata Ortega, Joseph Paterson, Rafael Rodriguez, Carlos Rosa, Leyson Septimo, Daniel Stange, Brian Sweeney and Esmerling Vasquez, Cs John Hester and Konrad Schmidt, IFs Tony Abreu, Brandon Allen and Ryan Roberts and OF Cole Gillespie and Gerardo Parra, according to a team press release. All players on the 40-man roster are now under contract for the 2011 season.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have outrighted P Brian Sweeney to the minors, according to CBSSports.com.
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|Diamondbacks | J.J. Putz, Juan Gutierrez to play big roles in retooled bullpen
Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:09:43 -0800
Arizona Diamondbacks RP Juan Gutierrez is expected to be the front runner for the team's eighth-inning role, with RP J.J. Putz ticketed to be the closer, according to Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. RPs David Hernandez, Kam Mickolio and Brian Sweeney could also be counted on to play big roles out of the bullpen.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks designated P Brian Sweeney and P Daniel Stange for assignment, the team announced in a press release on MLB.com.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed RP Brian Sweeney (Mariners) off waivers, FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports.
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NEW YORK, May 28, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky announces that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio on behalf of investors who purchased Invacare Corporation ("Invacare" or the "Company") (NYSE:IVC) stock between July 22, 2010 and December 7, 2011.
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The Complaint alleges that during the Class Period, Invacare and certain of its senior executives issued false and misleading press releases, financial statements, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and statements during investor conference calls. In particular, it is alleged that Invacare masked the fact that the Company suffered from widespread operational, quality, and regulatory deficiencies, and concealed that it received a series of warnings from the FDA— known as Forms 483—which identified serious compliance violations at its two major United States-based manufacturing facilities.
On December 8, 2011, Invacare acknowledged that the FDA intended to enter a consent decree, which would require the suspension of certain operations until the Company's manufacturing facilities became compliant with FDA regulations. Upon this news, Invacare stock fell more than 28% to close at $14.70 per share.
If you suffered a loss in Invacare you have until July 23, 2013 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff. To obtain additional information, contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. either via email at email@example.com or by telephone at (877) 363-5972, or visit http://zlk.9nl.com/invacare/.
Levi & Korsinsky is a national firm with offices in New York, New Jersey, and Washington D.C. The firm has extensive expertise in prosecuting securities litigation involving financial fraud, representing investors throughout the nation in securities and shareholder lawsuits. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Joseph Levi, Esq. Eduard Korsinsky, Esq. 30 Broad Street - 24th Floor New York, NY 10004 Tel: (212) 363-7500 Toll Free: (877) 363-5972 Fax: (866) 367-6510 www.zlk.comSource:Levi & Korsinsky, LLP


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The natural beauty and strength of rattan keeps your baby necessities organized and within easy reach. Accented with colorfully striped liners, these stylish storage pieces also make thoughtful gift baskets for new moms.
- Pure cotton twill with a polyester ribbon.
- Tie closures secure it neatly onto the basket.
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If not, you better hop right over to the Store page and get some! Last year's Dove Award nominated "Another Sentimental Christmas" AND the best-selling classic, "A Christmas Song" are both available now!
(And OF COURSE don't forget the best little stocking stuffer of them all, "Faroe Islands")
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It should be in homes every American and all around the world. God bless you Russ and Merry Christmas to you and to whole your family.
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With the majority of members of his first crop just now turning three by the calendar, two-time Horse of the Year CURLIN is the #6 sophomore sire by earnings, the #3 sire by graded horses, and the #3 sire by black-type runners.
CURLIN's newest stakes winner came on May 26, when his 3yo daughter Stopshoppingdebbie won the Seattle H. by daylight. The Northwest Farms homebred, a 3/4 to MSW Smarty Deb (by SMART STRIKE), won off by seven lengths on debut last year and was sent off the 3-2 choice. She's trained by Tom Wenzel.
The early talent shown by CURLIN's runners has been exemplified by Dogwood Stable's Palace Malice, the Lane's End-bred and -sold colt who was beaten just a neck when second in the G1 Blue Grass S. at Keeneland. Trained by Todd Pletcher, Palace Malice was also a close-up third in the G2 Risen Star S. at Fair Grounds, and heads next to the G1 Belmont S.!
CURLIN is also the sire of:
• Countess Curlin, a Stonestreet homebred who won the Island Fashion S. and ran third in the Sunland Park Oaks
• Liberated, placed in the G2 Golden Rod S. Owned by G. Watts Humphrey, Jr. and bred by G. Watts Humphrey Jr. and John P. and Robin P. Cline II
• Blue Violet, placed in the G3 Rachel Alexandra S. Owned and bred by Susan Knoll and trained by Larry Jones, who said after the Rachel Alexandra, "This filly's getting better. I had her mother [Gasia, by Silver Deputy], and I'm seeing a very similar pattern, but this filly is getting better faster than her mother did, and her mother was a G2 horse. Every race is a continued improvement."
• Savanna la Mar, placed in the Star S. in England. Owned and bred by Kirsten Rausing
With members of CURLIN's first crop impressing horsemen, it's no surprise members of his second crop were popular at the spring juvenile-in-training sales. His horses included:
• $270,000, f, CURLIN–Dignified Diva (Meadowlake) – OBSMAR – Consigned by Eisaman Equine and purchased by Stonestreet Stables representative John Moynihan. The half-sister to SW A Little Gem had worked an eye-catching eighth in :10 flat at the sale's under-tack preview, and was acquired by the man who helped purchase CURLIN privately for Stonestreet. The filly was bred by Martin Cherry
• $170,000, f, CURLIN–Giant Canal (Giant's Causeway) – OBSMAR – Granddaughter of Grade 3 winner Panama Canal, by GULCH, the filly was hammered down to F. Thomas Conway. She was bred by New Life Stable Inc. and had worked an eighth in :10 3/5. Eisaman Equine consigned
• $150,000, c, CURLIN–Silver Bird (Lit de Justice) – OBSAPR – Peachtree Stable's John Fort purchased daughter of SW & MGSP Silver Bird from consignor Off the Hook, LLC. Bred by Jim McAlpine and Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings
• $105,000, f, CURLIN–Allencat (Storm Cat) – KEEAPR – Cot Campbell's Dogwood Stable acquired half to SMART STRIKE's SP Prizefighting from the family of champion ENGLISH CHANNEL. Bred by Robert Lail
Recently, CURLIN has seen a new wave of his 3-year-olds coming on in the last two months:
• Thats Our Princess, a Gustav Schickedanz homebred filly who won off by 4 1/4 lengths in a six-furlong MSW at Woodbine
• Butterfly McQueen, owned by Sir A. Ferguson, G. Mason & P. Done and trained by Andrew Balding, who was sent off as the 4-7 favorite at Lingfield, "raced with enthusiasm behind the leaders throughout the early stages. Coasting to the front passing the three-furlong pole, the bay was under no pressure en route to recording a facile nine-length success."
• Atlantide (Jpn), who romped by six lengths in a maiden special weight in her track debut at Hanshin
• A Shin Epona, a $170k Stonestreet bred and sold filly, galloped off in a grassy MSW by 3 1/2 lengths at Hanshin
• Kara's Match Point, a $200,000 KEESEP yearling who won a six-furlong MSW at Aqueduct for trainer Linda Rice
• Another Flashback won a Golden Gate Msw by 2 1/4 lengths for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer
Other impressive maiden winners by CURLIN this year include Curly Top (Santa Anita), Jias Curls (Oaklawn), Hopelands (Sam Houston), etc.
So what's all this mean? It means keep an eye on CURLIN – things are about to get exciting! Oh, and call Gemma or Jill to discuss a season!


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The new Flowers edition of the Sony Ericsson S500i has today been released as a Pay As You Go mobile phone, after launching yesterday on T-Mobile contract tariffs the S500i by Jemma Kid is now available to those who cannot pass the network credit checks or simply do not want the ongoing line rental charges of a contract deal.
The Sony Ericsson S500i Flowers mobile phone is a 'must have' for all you fashion lovers out there. Designed with a funky-floral look and fantastic features. Simple slide-to-open and you will find a 2.0-megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom for you to snap all your catwalk moments.
Share your data with others by transferring via Bluetooth™ you can also transfer your data to and from your PC using the USB support. GPRS allows you to download your favourite music tunes you can then store them on the built-in MP3 player and listen to them while you're on the move.
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Wednesday, July 3rd is the first Commemorative Jersey Auction for 2013 to benefit the Chicago Fire Foundation! For the first time, the auction will feature the Red Kit with Red, White, and Blue name and number plates. In addition to these one-of-a-kind jerseys, winners will have the opportunity to meet the player whose jersey they won after the game**.
Click here to get started or text AUCTION to 52182
1. All jerseys start at $200 and bids will go up in increments of $25.
2. Every player on the roster and Sparky will have a jersey*
4. Fans can bid in person at Wednesday's game at the Chicago Fire Foundation tent on the northeast concourse.
5. To bid via text message-
a. You will need to type in the bid number to bid on specific player. Ex: Logan Pause = 112. It will be 1 + the jersey # of the player.
b. The text for a bid would be: 112 200 (112 = player # 200 = bid amount) You do not need $ signs.
c. You will continue to use this same thread of text message throughout the entire auction
d. To find out what price an item is at, you would just text the player's bid # Ex: 112 and hit send
e. If you use smart phone features you will be able to see images of the jersey, type in bid and click place bid button. It is a little more user friendly than the text only option
6. Once you are registered and bid you will receive a message and link to the auction site. You will also receive a text message if you have been outbid notifying you and also telling you what your new bid would need to be to take the lead
7. At the end of the auction you will receive a confirmation message telling you if you won and to stop by tent. If you are not present, a Foundation staff member will reach out next week to secure payment and delivery of the jersey
8. The system is not able to send a text to all bidders that auction has closed but if you try to bid once closed you will receive a message letting you know it has ended
9. It is recommended that you keep bidding until you are not able to do so
10. Bidding will close at the end of halftime (approximately 8:35pm) on Wednesday.
11. There will be an * next to those who are starting to indicate the jersey was game worn. This feature will not be updated until approx 7:30 p.m. on July 3rd
** Must be present to meet player. Any winners not present forfeit the meet and greet opportunity and will receive the jersey signed.
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Economy, safety top priorities 2013
Now that 2012 is behind us and the new Congress has begun, it is time to think about our priorities and challenges in the coming year. It is an honor to again have the privilege of serving our area in Congress, and I've been meeting with local leaders and citizens to hear about shared goals for our community.
As we all know, the Central Valley continues to be hard-hit by the economic crisis and the housing meltdown. Our unemployment rate continues to be far higher than the national average, small business owners are struggling, and we have a staggering crime rate that puts any economic recovery at risk. In the coming months, addressing these issues will be some of my highest priorities.
Bolstering our economy and creating family-wage jobs is no small task. Safety is a driving factor of development, so first and foremost, we must get our crime rate under control. I am proud that I helped bring back $8 million in COPS grants, creating and preserving dozens of local law enforcement jobs. I will continue to support our law enforcement agencies and identify opportunities to secure federal funding. We need our streets to be safe so that business owners and entrepreneurs are attracted to our region and want to invest in the area that we all know has such great potential.
Another critical aspect of our local economy is our public schools. With a strong education system, the business owners and investors we are trying to attract will want to live here and raise their families here, and the more attractive our workforce will be to business owners.
At the heart of getting our economy back on track is creating good-paying, family-wage jobs. On the first day of this year, the president signed a law that included a section I wrote to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, which authorizes needed funding to help hire and retain first-responders throughout the country. Ensuring that our fire departments have the resources they need for the next five years is imperative to preserving many of the steady jobs we need in our region.
Creating jobs in the valley is something I've focused on since first taking office in 2006, and it will remain one of my highest priorities. I successfully brought a new veterans' medical clinic and nursing home to San Joaquin County, a facility that will create 900 local jobs. This is just one example of what we need here in the valley to improve public services and create jobs.
Many of you may know of my personal commitment to serving our nation's veterans. My own son, Michael, inspired me to run for office when he was stationed overseas. He called me up and said, "Dad, I think you should serve our country by running for Congress."
Coming from a family filled with veterans, I believe we have a solemn responsibility to provide the services our veterans have earned, and more. As they come home, I am committed to helping them find jobs and successfully transition their considerable skills to the civilian workforce.
Finally, I would be remiss not to mention another top local priority, fighting against any plan that would divert water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and send it to Southern California. We depend on a healthy and thriving Delta to support our local farmers, small business owners, and families. I will continue to oppose any plan that would devastate the Delta, costing us countless jobs and destroying our local economy.
In the year ahead, I will work in Congress to bring more attention to the needs of the Central Valley and increase bipartisan compromise for people throughout the country. I look forward to working across the aisle to address the challenges we all face. Only then will we find true commonsense solutions to get our economy back on track, shore up the housing market, address our crime rate, and create the good-paying jobs that we so desperately need.
• Rep Jerry McNerney, D-Stockton, represents Mountain House and a sliver or northern Tracy as part of the 9th Congressional District.


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The former Portsmouth pair struck in the second half of a memorable victory for the Rossoneri, who defended with their lives to clinch a priceless first-leg victory
Kevin-Prince Boateng opened the scoring during the second half in controversial circumstances after an apparent handball by Cristian Zapata in the buildup, and Sulley Al Muntari finished off a counter attack for the second goal with nine minutes to go.
Much like last season's 0-0 quarterfinal first leg meeting between the two sides, Barca monopolized possession, but was unable to convert its dominance into goals in the face of a defensive clinic from the Rossoneri, who now look like convincing favorites to advance to the last eight.
In the absence of the cup-tied Mario Balotelli, Massimiliano Allegri called on Giampaolo Pazzini to partner Stephan El Shaarawy up front, while Xavi passed a late fitness test to start in midfield for the visitors.
Early on, Phillipe Mexes was forced to head away a Jordi Alba cross dangerously close to the far post, but the first real opening came when Pazzini's flick put El Shaarawy in the clear, but a poor first touch allowed Carles Puyol to remove the danger.
As expected, Milan was put under significant pressure by the tiki-taka football of Barcelona, but it was able to stifle the Blaugrana in great numbers, and force them to bide their time with patient passes outside the area.
Mexes was shown a 25th minute yellow card for tripping up Lionel Messi, but the first half passed with little incident as Barca could do little with all its possession, while Milan's rare forays forward were snuffed out almost as quickly as they began.
The second half progressed in much the same vein as the first with Barca on top, but, just before the hour mark, Milan would take the lead out of nowhere in hotly contested circumstances.
Kevin Constant laid off a free-kick to Riccardo Montolivo, whose shot appeared to cannon off the hand of Zapata. There was no call from the referee, however, and Barca was stunned as Boateng steadied himself to finish from the edge of the box.
Animated protests from the visitors only led to a booking for Gerard Pique, and Barca's frustration continued in front of goal, with Andres Iniesta's fizzing drive from distance about the best it could muster in front of goal.
And with 81 minutes on the clock, Milan's optimism turned to flat out jubilation, when a sweeping move on the break saw M'Baye Niang release El Shaarawy into the area, who in turn teed up the streaming Muntari for a precise volley from inside the box.
The San Siro was rocking with pride and disbelief, and its elation crested as Barca simply could not find a way back into the match in the time that remained, setting up an enticing second-leg at Camp Nou in three weeks, with the Catalans needing to score at least twice.


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This puzzle was relatively easy. I've seen many variants of it in my life, and had little trouble solving them. And Nonoha was actually remotely useful here, though I would still like for her to crack a real major puzzle on her own, even if it is a simple one.
And yes, I too thought halfway through that the puzzle was going too smoothly. It's a fairly straightforward one, so it's easy to see when something's amiss when your host is anything but normal.
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I found funny how Herbert made a badass introduction by throwing his coat and then he picked it up again lol. I hope he's okay, he can't die now that he finally understood.
Also melancholy still looks like a crazy bitch in those previews.
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Damn!! Really good ep
I won't comment on anything specifically, I'll wait for subs to get better picture of what happened, but that was one intense episode DDDDDD
But this recent episode made up for it a little I guess xD
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ep 19 - Yes, it was a pretty good episode, though...
Spoiler for ep 19:
Btw Cubic's Yoshio-kun is so adorable!
Btw#2: spoiler-ish? kind of? I mean it's unofficial and didn't happen, but still. XDDDD I would've liked to see something like this... XD
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Yes I was also thinking Melancholy was Klondike, but it doesnt seem it is that way, after all, we saw Whist talking to Klondike and he had a man's shape so idk, maybe Melancholy is Klondike's daughter? that would make a lot of sense.
This is actually the first time I've seen Whist with a "oh shit" face. So next time Rook uh, when are we actually gonna see "pretty nonoha"??? they've been teasing us since that trailer with the opening, Im betting they're gonna save it for the last ep.
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Talk about looks are deceiving. Melancholy is a Bigger Bad than I took her to be, possibly even the Big Boss himself (or should I say, herself). Yeah, all this time they've been shown talking to a man, but who's to say she hasn't got a few tricks up her sleeve as well, while all this time pretending to be a (relatively) innocent cute girl? After all, Count Pythagoras was said to be long dead in S1, so maybe things aren't what they seem in this season as well.
Anyway, Freecell now has a genuine Orpheus Ring, not some fake? Can't say I'm surprised. I always expected one of them to have a real one, and not some copy, though I'm a bit at a loss at how Whist didn't realize this sooner. Was the Ring that good at hiding its true powers?
They'll probably wait with Nonoha untying her hair till the very last episode. Wouldn't put it past Sunrise to tease us like that.
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So, so far we have Oswald guy crossing over in Phi Brain, and older Shimura Shinpachi as Whist xDDD
Also, I think that Freecel resembles a little bit to Truth from Eureka 7 AO
Spoiler for pic:
Probably because of hair style and color xDDDD
Yaaaaay~ Finally some hints of potential hetero romance in Phi Brain, even if it didn't last long xDDDDDD DauMize kawaii~ <3
I agree with Mayumi, that thing needs to goooo~ I'm getting bad feeling about it whenever I see Nonoha looking at it with such sad expression...Just not good...
She is opposed to Kaito solving Gusha puzzles and risking so much for Freecell's sake, but she herself seem so occupied with same thing, just we don't know what exactly is going through her head :<
Melancholy was so mean~ >___< that loli.....Apparently has the real ring. And hopefully she Klondike's daughter or something, otherwise that scene in her room looks just wrong. Even Freecell was there!! xDDDD
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Melancholy's bitch status is increasing tenfold. I can't tell if it's the Ring that's making her do all that, or if she truly is that evil. Might have something to do with how she's related to Klondike (I too think she might be his daughter). It's at least interesting to know that Klondike isn't some made-up character (or at least not a dead one, like the POG's Count Pythagoras) and that we actually get to see his face now. Seems like he'll be joining in on the fun next episode.
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I'm not sure what language this is but most ring the bells of Latin Greek speak to me from my studies of Language Understanding of Latin-Greek crossover to English. These writings are found on some really old looking parchment that's been in my family for generations. We are descendants of Sweden. Here are a few lines if anyone can decode it for me:
1) Vedar-Gal Tiekals Somdus Azerate!
2) Dies Irae Dies Illa Solvet Cosmos In Favilla
Vocamus Te Aeshma-Diva
3) Tohu Tehom Theli Than Leviathan Tanin'iver Taninsam!
4) Tanin'iver Liftoach Nia!
5) Lucifer Illuminatio Mea!


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Inside the latest issue of Iceland Review, you will find a blue ice cave and an old man and the sea by photographer Ragnar Axelsson (RAX). We also check out the latest half-Icelandic fashion label, Ostwald Helgason, and talk to our newest music star, Ólafur Arnalds.
We try to eat healthy in the article Full Of Beans, we go to the final basketball game of the season in Stykkishólmur, West Iceland, and take a long swim, and photographer Vilhelm Gunnarsson show us his best images.
And if you want to invest in Iceland, we have all the information you need in a special supplement.


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Crowds of monsters are everywhere. It�s a real nightmare. You are trying to wake up, but can�t. How is it that this nightmare has become reality? Survive long enough to get out of this nightmare at all costs. In this survival shooter, you have to kill as many monsters while not being caught. Over time, the monsters grow in number, and their strength increases significantly. Try your hand in a battle with nightmares.
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I don't think crow has an irregular form.
The declension of hide is hide, hid, hidden, hides, hiding.
Student or Learner
Dear teachers,
1) Would you please tell me the difference in meaning between the following verbs? I would also appreciate if you could give me sentences as illustrations.
a) forbear / forsake / forswear ?
b) heave (regular) and heave (irregular)?
c) crow (regular) and crow (irregular)?
d) abide (regular) and abide (irregular)?
e) cleave (regular) and cleave (irregular)
2) The irregular form of the verb to hide is :
a) hid / hid / hidden
b) hid / hid / hid
c) both? Any difference between the 2 forms?
Many thanks,
I don't think crow has an irregular form.
The declension of hide is hide, hid, hidden, hides, hiding.
To RonBee,
All the verbs I gave you have a regular and irregular form, but sometimes they do not have the same meaning. Of course, I looked them up in a dictionary but I find different explanations whether I look up a monolingual dictionary or a bilingual dictionary. This is why I wanted some more help from you, teachers.
The verb "crow" has an irregular form which is "crew" / "crowed". The monolingual dictionary says that it is applied to a cock who crows in the morning, to a person who wants to show off, or to a baby who wants to communicate with others (I suppose). But the bilingual dictionary says that only the irregular form can be applied to the cock. Is that right?
Many thanks,
The word crow does have a past tense, crew, but I think it is obsolete. That is, it is not used anymore.
We say'crowed' in the UK- I have never heard the form 'crew'.
Hello Everyone, hi Hela,
As regards the other verb questions you've posted, here's my two cents:
heave is a regular verb in its main meaning, which is
- lift or haul with an effort,
- rise and fall, like on waves.
Indeed, the irregular conjugation form 'hove' for p. and p.p. is restricted to the nautical meaning 'head towards', 'come to a stop'.
Such idiosyncrasies are not unknown, 'hang' being an excellent example. When it means 'put an object in a state of physical suspension' it is irregular, the p. and p.p. forms being 'hung'. The regular forms ('hanged') only refer to execution of a person by hanging.
The verb 'abide' is regular ('abided'), but 'abode' as the p. and p.p. can also be used. This does not imply any change of meaning, though.
The meaning of 'abide' is 1) await 2) withstand, bear patiently, tolerate.
I must admit I have problems recalling the conjugation forms of the verb 'cleave' ('split' - is that what you meant?). I'm not sure whether it can be inflected regularly, I would say so. The historical irregular forms I remember are clove or cleft for p. and cloven or cleft for p.p. It may be so that the regular forms refer to another meaning, 'adhere', 'stick'.
The list of verbs that conjugate in both ways is a long one, and includes, among others, such commonly used verbs as 'learn', 'burn','spell' and 'spill'. I am not sure if the regular / irregular inflection forms are distinctive for UK / US varieties of the English language.
The above is from the top of my head, without consulting any sources. Possible corrections are welcome, of course.
'Hove' into view\site is used sometimes in the UK.
I'm not a teacher, so please consider any advice I give in that context.


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Chameleons are amazing creatures.
They adapt to any environment and blend in.
They blend in so well that they become almost invisible.
Yet as you can see from this picture, chameleons are also quite colorful.
You are also blessed with the ability to change and adapt to any situation, circumstance or environment. You are very flexible, creative and transformational when you want to be. If you look back in history, mankind has adapted to incredible challenges and even death defying moments
Regardless of the situation or circumstances you are facing, another truth is that you are always growing. You are constantly learning, developing and expanding your knowledge, experience and results. You may notice that although there are many things you can change quickly, there is one thing that usually changes slowly, if at all.
These are your core principles and values. They are strongly linked to your key belief systems. It takes a major life event or realization to change your core principles and values.
Although many core principles are based on truth and natural law, sometimes you have established core principles based on emotional situations and incorrect or unclear perceptions. It is important to discover these and correct them. Since your decisions and choices are all based on your core principles and values, it is essential that your core principles be in alignment with truth and your highest good.
The most important thing in life is the person you continue to become as you actualize your full creative potential. You have a divine potential which is part of your divine design or divine plan of your life. This is your highest and greatest potential and possibility. It is "the Holy Grail."
Know that the good you are seeking is also seeking you.
There are wonderful opportunities at hand, regardless of the economic circumstances and appearances. There is always light even in the darkest situations.
May you continue to grow, thrive and adapt.
May you have to most successful life possible!
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10 Awesomely Creative Resumes
In today's job market, it's nearly impossible to land a new position, let alone an interview. That's why it's really important to make sure you stand out from other candidates right off the bat. But how the heck are you supposed to do that with no face time?


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I've been cleaning up after last week's tragic heat wave disaster where I lost quite a few of my plants. The plants I was especially bummed about were my edamame soybeans- I lost 9 out of 14 edamame plants, dried up and brown. They had been growing beans for a few weeks and were just about ready to be harvested when the heat wave hit.
But as I was accepting defeat, cutting and cleaning and getting ready to re-plant in the space where these soybeans once grew, I realized they weren't a total waste... I had accidentally made dried beans!
Beans, such as my edamame, grow in pods. Some bean pods are edible (snow peas!), but some pods are just cases to hold the food. Humans figured out long ago that beans can be stored for long periods of time by pulling them out of the pods and drying them into hard little rocks (the oldest presered soybeans ever found were in Korea, dating back to 1000 BCE). When you want to eat the dried beans, simply soak them in hot water and they are magically rejuvinated! This method of preservation is so simple and smart that we still buy dried beans from grocery stores today.
Aside from being food, beans are also the seeds of the plant. In their natural environment the beans would grow on the plant until the end of the summer season, when the pods and beans would dry out and eventually fall off the plant into the soil. The dried seeds would hibernate there in the soil until warm wet spring, when they will sprout into new plants. The circle of life! AHHH!!
The heatwave did all of this for me. It dried up the nearly-ripe beans into nice preserved little balls, so when I cut down the plant, I had handfulls of dried soybeans. I collected all of the beans. (And PS, you can see in the photo below that I'm wearing my slammin' new Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail strips in the pattern "Girl Flower"!)
Once I had these dried beans, I instantly thought of real life farmers. When something like this happens, they have to make a difficult choice: Do they use these dried beans as food for their family, or do they save them as seed for next year's crop? If I was living only on the food I grew and the heatwave demolished more than half of my soybeans, this would be a life-changing decision. We lost our crop so we don't have enough food to eat-- maybe we should eat these beans? But losing the crop also means we'll have less seed to plant next year-- maybe we should save it to guarantee we won't starve one year from now?
Thankfully I'm not a subsistance farmer, but this is a very real situation for farmers all over the world. Since I have plenty of other food to eat, I'm not hard pressed to make a decision yet and my dried edamame beans are in a ziploc bag in the fridge.
What do you think: Food or seed?


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The National Guard of the United States traces its roots back to the Massachusetts Bay Colony, long before the United States existed or even declared its independence. On 13 December 1636, the Massachusetts General Court established a militia, which makes today's Guard our nation's oldest military service. The General Court's declaration is the only colonial era government-issued proclamation authorizing a militia like that stipulated in the US Constitution.
In the spring of 1637, militia regiments mustered at Salem Common to drill in the interests of defending the colony and not just Salem. Massachusetts Congressman John Tierney (D-MA-6) introduced legislation designating Salem the birthplace of the National Guard, a measure supported by the entire Massachusetts delegation. Tierney described it this way:
Among its rich history, Salem was the site where our country's earliest military regiment met, organized and conducted drills in preparation for defending the local community.
After consideration, the House included the designation of Salem as birthplace of the National Guard in H.R. 1540, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, which the House passed 322-96 (with 13 not voting) in May. Of Michigan's representatives, only Justin Amash (R-3), Hansen Clarke (D-13), and John Conyers (D-14) voted against the measure. As of 7 December, the Senate-approved bill is in conference to incorporate Senate modifications.
Just as in 1637, the Guard of today consists of Citizen-Soldiers. They live, work, and go to school in the same communities as their fellow citizens. In every state and 4 territories (District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands), the Guard is just hours away when disasters or other state emergencies strike. At least since the early 1980s, Guard Soldiers and Airmen have had to meet the same training and qualification requirements as their active duty counterparts. Guard members drill 39 days a year, unless preparing for mobilization. While no one advocates eliminating the standing Army or Air Force, the Guard's cost-effectiveness and community ties are its strengths. As Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) noted the Guard is a great value for the country. While the Reserves of all the services are also a good value, only the Guard has a dual mission in the states and in support of the national military strategy.
Our National Guard and Reserve forces have taken on a major role in our combat missions abroad, while continuing to take the lead on the front lines during disasters here at home. This nation's increased reliance on the National Guard has earned them a seat at the table along with our active duty forces.


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Lancaster & Chester Railroad, LLC was named the Fort Lawn Community Center 2012 Partnership of the Year at the center's annual meeting on Sept. 20. Ron Seegars accepted the award on behalf of L&C from Libby Sweatt-Lambert, FLCC Executive Director, at the event.
L&C has remained a strong supporter of the programs and activities at FLCC through the years and is the primary sponsor of the community center's largest fundraiser of the year, the Annual Spring Festival, which will be held Apr. 20.
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Irene R. Burriss, a former Lancaster resident now residing at Garden City Beach, has published a cookbook to help organizations raise funds.
The cookbook is a 500-recipe collection with nine color photos and 182 pages.
The spiral-bound book titled Sharing Love Through Cooking is a collection of "tried-and-true" recipes that are both simple and satisfying.
"As I look at the blossom out of season, I hear the whispers from the old Shel Silverstein poem: 'Anything can happen, child, anything can be.'" — Curtiss Ann Matlock
"As I look at the blossom out of season, I hear the whispers from the old Shel Silverstein poem: 'Anything can happen, child, anything can be.'" — Curtiss Ann Matlock
Most trees produce blossoms in early spring, but occasionally trees such as crabapple, Bradford pear, redbud and dogwood are observed flowering in fall.
Age: 48
Address: Chesterfield Ave.
Family: Husband, Chandler, 49; one daughter, Julia, 14
Pets: Two beagloid mutts, Brutus and Brot; a cat, Miyuki
Job: Judicial Assistant, Lancaster County Probate Court
Church: First Presbyterian Church
Hobbies: Writing, living history, community theater and sewing
Favorite book: The Complete Works of Flavius Josephus
There is no obstacle true love cannot overcome. Time and again, true stories have shown that love can triumph and flourish despite impossible odds. One Lancaster couple has a love story that proves that fact yet again.
Glenda and Buster Bass celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 8 of this year. What makes this story special is that Glenda was just 15 in 1962 when she married Buster, and he was just 17.
CHICAGO – Every 13 minutes, an emergency room in the United States treats someone for a sports-related eye injury.
According to the National Eye Institute, eye injuries are the leading cause of blindness in children in America, and most injuries occurring in school-aged children are sports-related.
The results of an eye injury can range from temporary to permanent vision loss.
Summer can be hard on our lawns. With much of the country suffering from extreme heat and drought conditions this past summer, many lawns took a beating.
Fall is the perfect time to help your lawn recover from the stressors of summer and prepare for winter. The warm soil and cooler temperatures promote root growth and thickening of the lawn.
I am a teenager. I stay up too late; I wake up too late. I get emotional. I don't want my parents circling me like hawks, and I definitely don't want them to try to tell me what to do, especially behind the wheel. However, now that students are back into the school routine, it's time for everyone to pay attention to teen safety on the road.
Eve Brooks is a preschool teacher at Southside Early Childhood Center. She and her husband Mike moved back to the Lancaster area in 2010, but they weren't coming from another county or even another state. The couple has been doing missionary work in other countries for the past 20 years, serving four years in Africa and 16 years in Indonesia.
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NAMPA, Idaho — Organic farmers in the Pacific Northwest, which dominates U.S. vegetable seed production, are being encouraged by a national group to produce and save their own seed.
Because of recent seed company consolidation, certain types of organic vegetable seed are becoming harder to find, said Micaela Colley, executive director of the Organic Seed Alliance, a non-profit national group.
"With the rapid consolidation within the seed industry that we've had within the last 10 years, there are fewer and fewer choices for organic seed," she said. "That's one of the motivating factors for a number of organic farmers who are starting to … grow their own seed."
The last thing an organic farmer needs is to wake up one day and discover that the seed for one of their best-selling varieties no longer exists, said Beth Rasgorshek, owner of Canyon Bounty Farm in Nampa, Idaho, where the OSA held a Sept. 11 workshop on organic seed production.
"If it's something you're really fond of, you need to start thinking about growing the seed yourself," she said.
Mike Heath, an organic farmer from Buhl, Idaho, said he grows as much of his own seed as he can because it can be difficult to find.
"If you like something, you better save the seed because it may not be there," he said.
Another reason for encouraging organic producers to grow their own seed, Colley said, is that the National Organic Program is starting to more closely enforce a requirement that organic farmers use organic seed if it is commercially available.
Organic farmers must make a good-faith effort to find organic seed from at least three sources, but some certification agencies are starting to require producers to have a plan for how they are going to increase their usage of organic seed, Colley said.
"Instead of just being an ideal, it's now being enforced," Rasgorshek said.
Seed produced in an organic system can perform better for organic farmers than conventional seed, which has been grown in and for conventional systems, Rasgorshek said.
"I'm hoping organic farmers are now realizing that seed coming from an organic system will perform just as well if not better than conventional seed," she said.
The OSA is part of a national working group that has created an online organic seed database — organicseedfinder.org — where seed companies can register varieties they have available and farmers can report what they're looking for.
Workshops being held in Idaho, Oregon and Washington through October are teaching organic farmers the basic skills involved with growing their own seed.
The workshops cover such topics as seed harvesting and cleaning, the biology of seed production and maintaining the genetic integrity of varieties with appropriate isolation distances.
The next workshops will be Sept. 17 in Sweet Home, Ore., Sept. 19 in Gales Creek, Ore., Sept. 26 in Royal City, Wash., and Oct. 19 in Mount Vernon, Wash.
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Tomorrow's forecast
Thursday is expected to be sunny with a high of 60 degrees, no expected rain and with SSE winds at 13 mph. Overnight lows will drop to 45. Friday will be partly cloudy with a high of 67 degrees, a 10 percent chance of rain and South winds at 17 mph. Overnight lows of 56 on Friday will lead to a high of 72 on Saturday, though it is accompanied by a 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms.


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They say a photo is worth a thousand words.
An overhead snapshot of reserve guard Darren Collison, his right arm outstretched while in midair for a layup and Kevin Durant behind him trying to defend in the fourth quarter, says everything about Collison's impact on the Clippers unlikely comeback win Sunday over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Collison made the Clippers' final two baskets — both on layups — and scored 12 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter. His play, especially late, ignited the Clippers to an unexpected 101-99 come-from-behind victory over Oklahoma City.
The Western Conference semifinals series is tied at 2.
The Clippers trailed by 22 points in the first quarter at Staples Center and slowly, painstakingly eased their way back into the game. Collison entered to do what he does down the stretch.
His defense late in games is always impactful, but in Game 4, Collison did it all. He scored. He defended. He prevailed. He trended on Twitter.
"It felt good to be out there," said Collison, who played 23 minutes. "The whole time I was thinking, 'We can't be down 3-1. We can't be down 3-1 going to Oklahoma.' For us, just battling and fighting and tying the series, definitely it's momentum for us."
Collison, who grew up in Rancho Cucamonga, played with the Thunder's Russell Westbrook at UCLA. Westbrook left after his sophomore year. Collison stayed all four years, and the two met again Sunday. Asked if they traded barbs, Collison laughed and said: "Whaaaat?"
"It was great competing," Collison said. "We were both competing out there. We've been doing it for a very long time. He's a great competitor. I'm a great competitor. Nothing was said. We were just going out there and competing."
And Collison was winning.
"Game ball goes to Darren Collison," Chris Paul said.
Paul turned the first question about the improbable victory into an impromptu speech to praise Collison. Often, he's barking at him on the court.
"Darren Collison was amazing (Sunday)," Paul said. "If you see us during the game, you probably saw me going nuts on him a couple times at the end. You take the good with the bad.
"I don't think I've ever had a relationship with somebody like I have with DC because we both push each other and motivate each other. Maybe because I was (with him when he) was a rookie in New Orleans. You've just got to love a guy like that who plays with so much heart and never gives up."
Collison is 26, but already he's playing for his fourth NBA team. Some players always seem to be the subject of trades, and Collison was mentioned in discussions the Clippers had with the New York Knicks in February. It never panned out. Collison signed a two-year deal worth $3.8 million to be in Los Angeles. Surely, he would've landed a bigger deal somewhere else.
"I just felt like being in a winning situation will elevate my game on so many levels," Collison said. "It's paid dividends all season long. I texted BG (Blake Griffin) and said, 'I want to come here, regardless of the financial reasons.' I didn't care who was on the team. I thought this team had a good shot of competing for a championship. I wanted to put myself in that position."
He did that Sunday. Right there in the fourth quarter. On the same court with Durant and Westbrook for Oklahoma City and Clippers teammates Paul and Griffin.
"It's hard sacrificing, you know what I mean, but I made the sacrifice," Collison said. "I'm here, and I'm happy I made the right decision. Playing with these guys, it's a great group of guys to play with. I'm glad I made that sacrifice."
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Including support for Armv8 architecture.
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From the start of your design process to the final touches, Arm has created a comprehensive tools solution for Armv8 which will help you get 64-bit devices and software to market as quickly as possible. Based on the tools portfolio which has helped our customers to ship billions of devices, Arm DS-5 Development Studio Ultimate Edition gives you everything you need for Armv8 development.
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DS-5 Ultimate Edition supports all the architectural features new to Armv8 processors, giving you bring-up tools and trace to deal with even the most complex SoC topologies. With support in DS-5 Debugger for virtualization, big.LITTLE systems and all the latest system IP from Arm, you can handle complex applications, making it easier than ever to write incredible software. Now, with the Juno development platform, you can also access Armv8 hardware for 64-bit development.
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CIU Alumnus Made Big Impact on Small Town
He was described as the "heart of Darien in the heart of Darien." For 36 years, Tony Gibson was pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Darien, Conn. before his death in April. But it was at his memorial service in July that his impact on the town of nearly 20,000 people may have been best measured. The pews at Calvary Baptist filled up quickly as the late-comers sat on folding chairs.
Gibson was a 1964 graduate of Columbia International University, then called Columbia Bible College. After serving at churches in Queens, N.Y. and his native Brooklyn, N.Y., he answered the call to lead Calvary Baptist until his retirement in 2010.
Read about how Tony Gibson touched a host of lives through his ministry by reading the article about his memorial service in Darien News: http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Pastor-Tony-Gibson-remembered-4705908.php.
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PARIS (AP) — Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to sunny Paris boulevards on Sunday to protest the expected passage this week of a bill legalizing gay marriage. One protestor called the bill "a threat to the social fabric."
Legalizing gay marriage was one of President Francois Hollande's campaign promises. Polls have shown a narrow majority of French favor allowing such unions, though the support weakens when questions about adoption and conception of children come into play.
As the bill has made its way through the French legislative process, opposition has mounted, especially from conservative groups from more rural parts of the country. While the protests against the gay marriage bill have been largely peaceful, violence has occasionally erupted on the sidelines.
Sunday's march wound across the Left Bank and culminated in a gathering on the vast Invalides esplanade. A heavy police presence was deployed along the route, while a smaller counter-demonstration drew thousands across the Seine river to the large Bastille square.
Gay marriage opponents lined the broad boulevard through the Montparnasse neighborhood waving blue, pink and white flags.
"I am here as a Catholic, in the name of Jesus," said a 65-year-old retired woman who would only identify herself as Maria.
A 58-year-old lawyer, Patrick Poydenot, stood outside the historic Select cafe with his young son. He'd been to past demonstrations and decided he would show up this time despite the bill's likely approval.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is praising the $3.7 trillion budget Democrats squeezed through the Senate early Saturday.
But spokesman Jay Carney isn't raising too much hope for compromise with the GOP-led House, which previously passed a competing budget that makes deep cuts to social programs.
Carney says in a statement issued Saturday morning that the House budget — quote— "refuses to ask for a single dime of deficit reduction from closing tax loopholes for the wealthy and well-connected."
He adds that President Barack Obama will work with both sides to see if there is an opportunity to reach a deal.
Although his major proposals are well-known, Obama has not yet released his budget for the coming year. That's expected in early April.


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Though women are the primary on-screen stars of both the music video and horror film industries, it is a much different story behind the camera. Female directors are a much smaller percentage than should be represented by population or by talent.
The good folks behind the new "Hitchcock" flick, about the relationship between the legendary director and his wife during the making of "Psycho", have launched a new site where you can insert yourself into the film's poster. The film doesn't hit theaters for another few weeks so hurry up and you might be able to convince your dumb cousin that you're actually in the movie.
"Castle Wolfenstein", the classic video game that spawned numerous sequels and was a leading cause in me not seeing sunlight as a child, is finally making it's way to the big screen. Roger Avary is already locked in to write and direct the film about a US army captain and a British special agent who battle the SS paranormal division in a plot to take down Hitler. Sounds like every kid's dream.
A new documentary about the making of 1989's classic horror film "Pet Sematary" is in the works. Currently titled "Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary" the doc will feature cast and crew interviews, visits to filming locations and a look at the film's reception. I swear to god I still have nightmares about Zelda. Did you even notice she kind of looks like Bethenny Frankel? I'm sorry that's awful.
If I were to give you 100 guesses as to the plot of the new film titled "Cold Patrol" I don't think you would come anywhere close. That's because it's about a team of military dog sledders who end up battling zombie polar bears. You read that right. Oh sure now you're saying you would have guessed that somewhere around 47 or so but that's bull crap. You've always been a filthy liar. Look for this one on DVD sometime in Spring of 2013.
Oh boy! Tim Burton's new "Dark Shadows" movie just got a whole lot sexier because Jackie Earle Haley has been added to the cast. Johnny Depp will star in the film but no one will be watching him with that hunky Jackie prancing around the screen with his creepy get in my van smile. Bella Heathcote has also been added to the cast and much to my surprise is not a porn star.
Booo Paramount, boo! Apparently there's been a "Pet Cemetery" remake in the works for some time now but up until recently it wasn't getting much action. But now it looks like a script is almost done and a director search is moving forward. Matthew Greenberg, who wrote the script for King's "1408" as well is just about done with his new updated version of this sucker.
I don't know if this is suppose to be good news but Wes Craven says he isn't re-shooting scenes for "Scream 4" but actually adding pivotal scenes. So just to confirm, he watched his movie and didn't see scenes that he thought could be better or done different, no he saw scenes that were completely missing all together. I'm not good with math or words but honestly I think the re-shooting sounded better.
MTV has announced that their new series based on the 90's classic "Teen Wolf" will hit the air on June 5th. Based on everything I've heard about their latest show "Skins" I am fully expecting this one to feature full frontal nudity and partial if not full penetration. I'll consider anything less a complete failure.
Did you know they were remaking "Pet Sematary"? I didn't. I just learned that, like, two minutes ago. It's apparently going to be rewritten by Matthew Greenberg, writer of the failed King adaptation "1408" and the failed "Halloween" entry "H20". Who do you think they'll get to "reimagine" the catchy theme song, originally performed by the Ramones? I'm, hoping it's Justin Bieber, so at least I'll have something new to masturbate to. That sexy twink is pure rape-bait!
According to MTV, Wesley Snipes would like to see a "Blade 4". Sadly, no one else does. (OK, that was mean. The truth of the matter is that I love all three "Blade" flicks and would love to see a fourth. Sometimes the prerequisite cynicism of this gig eats away at me, forcing me to do or say things I don't mean to. Mr. Snipes, please, if the offer arises, make a new "Blade" and I will be first in line, no questions asked. (This promise also applies if you make "Passenger 58" or "Jungle Fever 2: Still Cravin' That White Meat".))
I know that, because you're an imbecilic horror fan, you probably only listen to bands like Magick Karkass and Devilwhipper, but, if you can expand your musical horizons for two Goddamned minutes, neo-outlaw country singer Shooter Jennings' latest album, "Black Ribbons" is out. Why should this appeal to the oh-so-picky likes of you? Because "Maximum Overdrive" director Stephen King narrates the anti-New World Order-themed album as radio DJ "Will O' the Wisp", who is about to lose his job as the airwaves is overtaken by 'government-approved and regulated transmissions.' I'm taking a moment to be serious here: this is a damn good album and, quite honestly, better than anything you're listening to right now.


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OYO minifigures feature rotating forearms, bending knees, and the ability to hold a bat, glove and ball, all of which come in a special package that can be used to display your collection. Compatible with brand name building toys, OYOs come with stands that let you pose the figurines for display. Every OYO also has its own unique identification code, called a DNA number, that sets it apart from the other figures in each new product release.


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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The National Weather Service says parts of northern Arkansas could see significant ice accumulations as a storm system moves through the state later this week.
A winter storm watch will be in effect from Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon in parts of northwest Arkansas. Forecasters say rain and sleet is expected to transition to freezing rain early Thursday.
Forecasters say freezing rain could fall for several hours, particularly in Carroll, Madison and northern Franklin counties. Other counties in Arkansas covered by the watch are Benton, Crawford and Washington.
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2011 BOB Stroller Review
January 31st, 2011
New Terminology
BOB is abandoning the "AW" or All-Wheel term. Instead, they are classifying their strollers into two categories; CE for City Experience and SE for Sport Experience. For those of you that are familiar with the brand, the AW strollers featuring 3 12″ wheels are now known as "CE
New fabrics provide more technical benefits and bold new colors. The 2011 BOB Strollers are now available in Orange, Red, Navy, Yellow, Blue, Black, and Plum. If I had to try to describe the new fabrics, I'd say that they are more vibrant, lighter, and more resistant to the elements.
Integrated Accessory Adapter
This is perhaps the biggest change for the 2011 line. Brand new for all BOB strollers, the integrated accessory adapter allows for quick and easy installation of BOB infant car seat adapters and snack trays. Instead of having to bring your stroller into a bike shop and having to unscrew your adapter, this new system allows you to install and remove the adapters with the click of a button. Also, instead of a "one size fits all" adapter, BOB came out with separate adapters for each brand of car seat. BOB Single Strollers are now compatible with Graco, Peg Perego, and new for this year, Chicco Infant CarSeats. The BOB Duallie Strollers are compatible with the Graco Infant Car Seat adapter only.
The new and improved snack tray has room for a sippy cup, snacks, and more!
Improved Seat and Harness
With the new seat fabrics, BOB has also re-engineered the stroller seat itself. The ultra-supportive, redesigned seat now features heat press technology for additional padding and added back support. In layman's terms, the seat has pockets of padding throughout the seat, similar to a pair of well padded bike shorts! Ultra soft and incredibly comfortable. The 5-point seat harness now features more padding to help secure children much more comfortably.
Stroller Lock
The 2011 BOB Strollers all feature a new buckle that fastens the stroller while folded. So, now your stroller will stay folded and safely locked in place.
Suspension System
The award winning (well, I'm not sure if they actually won an award, but we love it!) suspension has been improved as well. We can't imagine a smoother ride, but BOB continues to improve their already flawless product.
BOB has really pulled out all the stops with this stroller. They managed to take the best jogging stroller on the market and improve upon it without losing their signature BOB style. We have been huge fans of this brand for years. With these new improvements to their 2011 BOB Stroller line, we are even more enthusiastic about the brand.
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I think in the 19th century, if you weren't one of the people making monumental discoveries about radium, you were busy double-crossing someone while wearing a waistcoat (or sometimes not wearing one, you get me?). Georges Duroy (Robert Pattinson) is part of the latter group, as an uneducated soldier who has no ambition except to improve his place in society in exchange for as little effort as possible. He has very little talent except for looking pretty and seducing silly but rich women. This is the delight of the story, based on the 1885 Guy de Maupaussant novel--normally, social climbing at any cost is reserved for evil female characters. Here, Pattinson is doing something that should be deliciously wicked and unique, but it somehow manages to be completely predictable in its unpredictability.
Georges is sallow and drinking lousy beer when he runs into Charles Forestier (Philip Glenister), a friend from his service days in Algeria. Charles buys him proper champagne, gives him some money for a dinner suit, and invites him to hang out with the rest of his affluent crew that runs the newspaper. Charles' wife Madeleine (Uma Thurman) comes up with the brilliant idea for Georges to write a column in the paper about his time in Algeria. The only problem is, he can't write anything more complicated than a grocery list, so Madeleine takes pity on him and helps him out, giving everyone the impression that he's a hot, up-and-coming journalist. Also taking pity on him is Clotilde de Marelle (Christina Ricci), who he begins an illicit affair with. He even gets her to pay for their love nest because she too is tricked by his dead shark eyes and nice pecs. This is the part, by the way, where I started to check out of the film. I had no idea why anyone would even like Georges, much less adore him and give him stuff. A fatal combination of underacting by Pattinson and a lack of character development in the script made all of the roller coaster lying and scheming a lot less naughty and fun.
But that's not even close to the end of it. Soon it begins to get more difficult for Georges to keep up the appearance that he has some ability other than throwing an Old Timey Blue Steel glance at women and getting them to remove their corsets. But Georges' luck keeps getting better, as Charles falls gravely ill just after discovering Georges is a fraud, leaving his position and wife up for grabs. It goes on from there, and if you insist on seeing the film (because you also insist on sleeping with your advance ticket for Twilight: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 under your pillow), I don't want to ruin the tiny amount of gasp-worthy moments the film has left in its last 30 minutes.
Movies like this should be so shocking that you are mopping your brow and frantically looking for the fan you keep in your hoop skirt (like Dangerous Liaisons, a much better way to watch a velvet-and-brocade-clad Uma Thurman). Casting Pattinson in the lead role took away any kind of believability the character and story had in the first place, because admittedly, I am not much of a fan, although I feel like he has good work in him somewhere. While all the other actors in Bel Ami look like they belong in a period piece where people love having affairs and talking about politics, Pattinson seems out of place. But if you see it like an impressionist painting, where broad strokes make up for great detail, the movie almost works. But you won't need your fan.
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U.S. benchmark stock indexes slipped from four-year highs and the euro fell for the first time in four days as Greece struggled to qualify for aid. Copper rose on speculation policy makers will work to support growth.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Index declined 0.6 percent to 1,429.08 at 4 p.m. in New York. The euro depreciated 0.4 percent to $1.2759, retreating from a three-month high. Italy's 10-year bonds fell for the first time in six days. Coffee, zinc, natural gas and aluminum led gains in commodities. Ten-year Treasury yields slipped one basis point to 1.66 percent.
Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras met officials from the nation's creditors today after failing to secure agreement from coalition partners on spending cuts. Italy's economy shrank more than previously reported, China's industrial output grew at the slowest rate since 2009 and Japan's economy expanded at half the pace initially estimated, reports showed. Federal Reserve officials meet Sept. 12-13 after U.S. jobs growth in August trailed estimates.
"Europe will continue kicking the can down the road and there's no quick solution," Walter "Bucky" Hellwig, who helps manage $17 billion at BB&T Wealth Management in Birmingham, Alabama, said in a telephone interview. "Macro numbers have been very unimpressive, but there's this aspect of expansionary monetary policy decisions that have been driving prices higher," he said. "The market will turn on what the Fed does this week."
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Money market traders expect the Federal Reserve to keep borrowing costs at record lows for about three more years as the economic outlook worsens. Six months ago, they expected the Fed to raise interest rates by the end of 2013.
Bond market measures from overnight index swaps, which indicate no increase in the federal funds rate until mid-2015, to a 62 percent decline in a measure of volatility in government bonds signal that rates will stay near zero for longer. The gap between two- and five-year Treasury yields, which decreases when traders expect benchmark rates to remain subdued, is more than 50 percent narrower than its average since 2008.
A gauge of indicators of market expectations for additional central bank stimulus rose to a record 99 percent in August, according to Citigroup Inc. The measure increased to 82 percent in the months before the second round of quantitative easing in November 2010.
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