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text: It's been an interesting year for health stories. A huge healthcare reform bill passed Congress... but the debate after the fact seemed to raise more rancor than the discussion leading in. An earthquake kills hundreds of thousands in Haiti... followed by a deadly outbreak of cholera. In the meantime, America's epidemic of obesity has spread to other nations across the globe. But, even with all those challenges and uncertainties, medical analyst Dr. Hallberg says there is still reason to be hopeful when it comes to health and wellness at this customary time of thanksgiving.


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This conference is organized by Frédérique Bassino, Brigitte Chauvin, Hani Kabajah and Abdelrahim Moussa
(local organizers), and Pierre Nicodème at Birzeit University, Palestine.
This conference may be considered as a follow-up of the CIMPA summer school organized in August 2014
by Pierre Nicodème and Naji Qatanani at Nablus.
It is mainly intended to foster future collaborations between Palestinian and French universities or research centres; this could sustain the critical efforts of the mathematics community in Palestine to set up
a doctoral school.
Regarding Applied Mathematics, we will consider as a non-exhaustive list of topics: Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations; Stochastic Applications to Mathematical Finance and Life Insurance, Non-linear Recurrences. We will address researches in randomness, probability or statistics, with a special focus on random graphs and trees, and random walks. Contributions related to algorithms on graphs and trees are also welcomed.
We expect 9 mini-courses of 1H30 from french academics and one from a Palestinian, 2 talks of 1H00 from Palestinians and about 10 talks of 0H30 from Palestinian students. Moreover, Thierry Monteil will organize an initiation to SAGE.


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Sope Creek Elementary's Christiane Wyckoff is here to give you her best advice on how to spend your downtime.
Q: What is your favorite way to spend a day off?
A: As a fifth grade teacher I rarely get a day off. If and when I do, I have two ways I love to spend it. The first is to sleep late and hang out at home cooking, watching TV or reading a page turner. My second choice would be to spend time with my children.
Q: How do you make more time for yourself?
A: By scheduling it and writing it in my calendar.
Q: What is a must-see movie for you?
A: When I was younger I used to make it my goal to see every Oscar nominated film before the Oscars. Then, as life and kids took over, I stopped. So my goal is to see them all this year.
Q: What advice do you have for someone who wants to have more "me" time?
A: Be organized about it. Take it and don't feel guilty about it!
Q: Who do you like to spend your free time with?
A: After my husband, Kurt, and my children, it's my girlfriends, Sherri, Mary, Verdery and Boo.
Q: Who are the people that help you be your best self?
A: Natalia, at Kendrick & Co., who keeps my hair looking great. Janey, Jake and Jennifer at Get In Shape For Women in East Cobb are doing their best to help me get my body in shape, post-hip replacement.


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Well, that didn't take long. After an innocent Twitter post from Daredevil reboot director David Slade made the rounds saying Josh Hartnett could be the next Matt Murdock, the man himself has now chimed back in. So what does Slade have to say?
Apparently, when Slade responded "You and me both" to a follower's statement that they'd like to see more movement on Daredevil, and Hartnett in the title role, he was ony commenting on the movie—not the bit of dream casting.
Here's his response:
Yep, nope, Josh Hartnet is not being discussed or anyone else for DD that was just some wishful thinking, we are not at casting stage.— DAVID A SLADE (@DAVID_A_SLADE) June 19, 2012
But, Slade did go on to say that he loved working with Hartnett on 30 Days of Night—so if you liked the idea, keep your fingers crossed.
I had the pleasure of working with Josh on 30 Days, an excellent and under rated actor and a wonderful human being.— DAVID A SLADE (@DAVID_A_SLADE) June 19, 2012
Who do you think would make a good Daredevil?
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Track Listing
Simply Lovely
LEVEL∞ (Hard Rock ver.)
I Can Fly
Sourin no Pendulum
Fateful Actor
LEVEL∞ (Famison 8BIT ver.)
2100nen no Tokyo Tower
Stay Tuned!
On Our Way
Iya da yo Suki da yo
Fateful Actor (Relieve ver.)
LEVEL∞ (Disillusion Special ver.)
Onigiri March
1. Simply Lovely
One of the two new tracks of the album, we start things off with the title track, Simply Lovely. I like that it's a bit more cuter and has a bit more cute synths going around which fits with her high-pitched voice style. It actually sounds more like an idol song that longer I listen to it. It's a fun song to listen to and a nice opening song for the album.
2. LEVEL∞ (Hard Rock ver.)
I'm surprised at how many versions of Akiko's debut single there are on this album. However, this is the only new version of the song which took the song and gave it more of a rockin' touch up which is pretty nifty but it doesn't seem to really fit with her voice which isn't shocking. It's a nice try to give the song a different flavor and it might impress someone out there.
3. Sunrise!
From this point on, majority of the album is filled with old songs! Starting with her second A-side (first under 5pb. Records), Sunrise! was a huge change of sound from her first single by trading 8bit/Trance to this song which is bright pop (with a lot of anison styles behind it). It's a lot like "Simply Lovely" but with more emphasis over the strings which what made the song great because they sound beautiful in the song. It's overall a good A-side!
4. I Can Fly
I noticed that the A-sides go in order which is pretty cool in a way but a makes things a little boring. Coming next was the third A-side and unfortunately my least favorite of the A-sides. I like that it does come off as a little more rockin' but at the same time it lacked something for me and it just didn't work out. I do like the verses a lot more than the chorus for sure. I guess it's not terrible but it's not all that great either.
5. Sourin no Pendulum
Moving onto the final A-side released prior to the album, Sourin no Pendulum was definitely my favorite of the four and it still is! I mean it's anime-esque for sure and sounds like an intro which is cool but Akiko sounds surprisingly strong in the song and the arrangement is jsut on spot to fully enjoy.
6. Fateful Actor
I wonder if they seperated the original track and the Relieve ver. because they were of the same song so that's why it's after "Sourin no Pendulum". As the B-side of said single, Fateful Actor really impressed me a lot. I never expected Akiko to pull off a big band tune and I was definitely impressed with what we got here. I loved her vocals as well, she sung a little more deeper here as well…I just loved this song…one of the best B-sides she's released yet!
7. LEVEL∞ (Famison 8BIT ver.)
Interestingly enough, we get into the 8BIT version of LEVEL∞ and I was kind of surprised she debuted with this song (well this wasn't the version that was promoted but still). Her higher vocals did fit the 8bit style and it wasn't filtered and auto-tuned which kind of is a surprise for this track. It's a cute song and fun to listen to and a little absurd to see on the album.
Tracks 8-13 are all the B-sides that were released in chronological order it seems starting with "LEVEL∞'s" B-side. I have such a love/hate relationship with the song. I seriously love the electro arrangement of the song and the lyrics are seriously one of the catchiest of the album but what holds the song back in a big way is Akiko's way of singing the song. It's at its highest peak and she's being extremely pitchy and cutesy and hitting these high ass notes so abrasively that it kind of does hurt. I really like some parts of the song but the vocals are just terrible here.
9. 2100nen no Tokyo Tower
I couldn't remember much of the B-sides from "Sunrise!" but 2100nen no Tokyo Tower was one of the better ones from memory. I like it today since the song is a little bit of techno-pop but also anison which is no shock to me. The song is rather adorable and sounds like a song you'd hear in the afternoon at the park. It just sails by nicely and has a pretty good flow overall.
10. Stay Tuned!
Moving to the other B-side from that single, Stay Tuned! is a bit more chilled out and adds this fashionable kind of feel to it which is something I didn't pick-up on the first time I heard the song. It's relaxing and has a cool vibe to it that I somehow started to really enjoy fully. It does kind of start to become too chill and flatlined towards the end, but the song has a numbing feel to it lol.
11. On Our Way
It seems to work though as we move into the B-sides from "I Can Fly" because On Our Way is actually the lone ballad of this album. Now I'm not sure how to take Akiko's vocals for this song because while it's nice she toned it down to this, her vocals really aren't suited for these kind of tracks and she is pretty pitchy in the song…not as bad as "XXX" but enough to ward people off. At least she tried…
12. Iya da yo Suki da yo
I've always wondered why the B-sides from "I Can Fly" were both ballads…Well Iya da yo Suki da yo is different from "On Our Way" simply because this is more of a cute and brighter ballad which isn't to everyone's tastes and it kind of pushed me away from it because it was just a little too risky. I just didn't like this song either.
13. Fateful Actor (Relieve ver.)
I'm surprised they added this onto the album. This is actually a jazz version of the song and I was equally impressed with this version and oddly enough it seemed to fit the lyrics a little better than the original version. Also, Akiko actually resung the song and I loved every little bit of it. I actually prefer this version over the original overall. It's just that good!
14. LEVEL∞ (Disillusion Special ver.)
I'm happy they put this version of the song which is more Trance/Happycore version of LEVEL∞! Now I'm also happy that they basically cut it down two minutes because the original off the single did feel a little too long-winded. I really love the energy of the song and I honestly think this version suits Akiko the best of the three versions of the song on here. Though it seems to be out of nowhere from the last few songs which were quiet…this'll wake your ass up for sure!
15. Onigiri March
Ending the album finally, we get another new track in Onigiri March and it's kind of cheesy and cutesy all rolled up in one ball. It also seems to utilize Akiko's cutesy vocals which is a little meh for me but as she is a seiyuu it's not a complete shock. This goes on for about 3 minutes then Akiko gets the angry shout out and the song switches to a heavy rock sound and Akiko starts to sing in a deeper tone which is really good (like wow). Sadly the ends a but too quickly (only a minute) and the loud guitars disappear to the ballad section of the song. It's a pretty song which goes on for just as long and the song ends. The remaining 2-ish minutes is silence followed by Akiko talking about the album (I think)…Odd song but did do a good job closing things.
Tracks Recommended
Fateful Actor (Relieve ver.)
Sourin no Pendulum
LEVEL∞ (Disillusion Special ver.)
2100nen no Tokyo Tower
Song of Avoidance
Iya da yo Suki da yo
Finally this album found its way out!!! Akiko's debut album might just simply be a collection of everything she's released so far plus two new songs but this had a LOT of variety from cute anison songs to big band to happycore and even ballads. It was a really random album with an assortment of styles and I think the gives Akiko an enigma-like feel since she can tackle tons of styles! Her voice does have some work to do but when she puts in a strong effort, she's got a LOT of potential! Not bad for a debut!


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When I woke up on Sunday, I planned (as per usual) for coffee to be the first order of the day. But then I opened the door and saw the fog–it seemed so thick, I wanted to see how far it went. But I figured I had to hurry; it would burn off soon. I hopped on my bike and rode toward the bridge.
It could just be the islands, but the extent of the fog felt unusual. It was tactile, practically dripping. Brigadoon, quiet and blurry, like disappearing. It's so wide open out here, with the water and all–you could feel the distance, but you couldn't see it. The sun distant and inconsequential. It was soothing.
Plus, it's neat to step out your front door, hop on your bike and wind up in such a different place entirely.
For once I feel like I captured a little bit of the scene with the photos. I already posted them to Facebook, but I'm so
enamored of them I wanted to put them here, too. (Click on them to see the larger version.)
An erosion-stopping "groin" on the beach.
Boats in the bay.
The return trip.


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A Message From Our Pastor
Pastor Joel M. Small, Chief Servant
First Baptist Church of Cherry Hill is so glad that GOD has laid it upon your heart to come visit our web ministry today. I sincerely believe everything God does is done with a purpose God had a reason he wanted you to fellowship with us today. I pray that the scriptures read and the sermon preached will lift you to higher heights in the Lord!
What visitors usually comment to me about our church is our spirit filled worship services. It is our desire that when you leave First Baptist today you will say, "There is no doubt the lord surely was in this place!" it is our sincere desire to provide an atmosphere of loving acceptance, where the people of God can grow spiritually through vibrant worship, powerful preaching and teaching; and a caring fellowship.
Once you enter the sanctuary and look around you will find that you are surrounded by people just like you-people who are filled with hopes and fears, joys and sorrows, strengths and weaknesses. The common thread is that despite our shortcomings, we all have a desire to become stronger disciples for our lord and savior Jesus Christ!
Here at the First Baptist Church of Cherry Hill our desire is to be "Christ Centered Determined Disciples "so whether you are a spiritual seeker just beginning your walk toward god, or a committed believer continuing you're walk with him, you can find a home here at the first Baptist church of cherry hill you will find in your welcome package a list of our services held during the week.
Again, I along with the First Baptist family, rejoice that you have joined with us today. Let us together lift up our hands and voices in praise to the almighty God for he has and continues to do great things!!!
May GOD's favor rest upon you!
Pastor Joel M. Small, Chief Servant
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October 21, 2001
Educational Background
· Pastor Small was educated in the Public Schools of Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Haverford College earning a BA in History and obtained a Master's in Theology from St Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, Maryland.
Family Information
Pastor Small is married to Lady Pamela Small, and they are the proud parents of two children: Alexandria and Alexander.
Pastor's History With The Church
Pastor Small was employed by Wachovia Bank for 20 years until leaving for full-time ministry. He was licensed and ordained at the Enon Baptist Church and served as Assistant Pastor of the Enon Baptist Church under the Pastorate of Rev Dr. Arnold W. Howard from November 2002 until January 2005.
Pastor Small was called to the First Baptist Church of Cherry Hill in January 2005. He counts it an honor and privilege that God has called him to be the under-shepherd of the people of First Baptist. Pastor Small serves as Treasurer of the United Baptist Missionary Convention of Maryland, Inc.
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Hard work and Mother Nature help make the difference
By Tim Unruh
Kansas Agland�Mark Pettijohn pulled his children out of school for a chance to meet Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback and to applaud their father's placings in the Kansas Soybean Yield and Value Contests.Turns out the farmer near Solomon won two awards and $300 in prize money Jan. 8 at the Topeka Expocentre.Pettjohn placed second and third in the north-central Kansas district, behind Came Farms, also of Saline County, in the nonirrigated, no-till category. Came Farms received a $300 prize for first place.Afterward, Pettijohn decided to reward his youngsters by spending some of that money on them, so he took them shopping.Much to his surprise, "They didn't want anything," Pettijohn said, and left for home."I'm not makin' that up. We went home empty-handed. They said the mall was boring," Pettijohn said. "I guess the governor wore them out."But, he said, Gareth, 14, Chloe, 12, and Lincoln, 11, "really enjoyed" the banquet.Leaving the mall early on Jan. 8 may have been more of a mature act by Pettijohn's children than one of boredom."We made it just in time for Chloe's school play audition, and to Lincoln's basketball practice," Pettijohn said. "I gave them a choice and they opted to skedaddle. They may have been being responsible."Good lookin' beansThe Came Farms entry was from a field in the northern part of Saline County. The confirmed yield was 74.67 bushels to the acre."They were good lookin' beans with plenty of moisture," said Bill Came. He farms with siblings Chad Came and Darcy Bradley, and their mother, Joyce Came.The family was happy with the yield from that five-acre plot in the field and for the yield on the entire soybean crop last fall."It was just luck I guess," Bill said. "Everything was just the way we plant every other field. We picked five acres out of the field and just cut it. We didn't do anything special."Winning other awardsPettijohn's runner-up yield was 71 bushels to the acre from a field along the Smoky Hill River about two miles south of Solomon, and his third-place entry yielded 64 from a nearby field that's in Dickinson County.He also won first place in Dickinson County for a no-till dryland milo yield of 139.28 bushels to the acre in the National Sorghum Producers Yield and Management Contest. The Dickinson County average in that category is 73.7 bushels to the acre. Those results were announced in late December. Pettijohn said he wasn't sure if he's due a money prize in that contest, but he did receive a framed award certificate.Have to know fields"I was surprised to have done so well," he said of both contests. The only change in 2013 was using a bit more fertilizer on the soybean fields."I think it's a matter of knowing your fields and knowing which part of the field to submit into the contest," Pettijohn said. "A lot of it is organization. It's a lot of hard work and a lot of long-term thinking. It's no secret that Mother Nature was half the deal."�The 24 winners in 11 categories in the soybean contest had verified yields averaging 75.61 bushels per acre, compared to the reported state average of 35 bushels per acre in 2013. While the contest winners' average increased by nearly 8 bushels an acre from 2012, the state average increased 13 bushels an acre.�Other area winners�Other top finishers from north-central and northwest Kansas were Brad Ohlde, Linn, who won the contest's north-central district, conventional-till, dryland category, with 69.5 bushels an acre. Ernie Schlatter, Lebanon, won the contest's northwest district, no-till dryland, with 51.55 bushels an acre. Bob Wietharn, Clay Center, took third place in the statewide no-till, irrigated contest with 84.06 bushels an acre.For complete results, visited kansassoybeans.org.
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People have a mistaken impression that authors are well paid. Most, myself included, devote a lot of time and effort to maintain the reputation of struggling artists. There is some small consolation in knowing that among those of us who starve are many of the best of this craft. There is seldom any correlation between talent and earnings — Monet but not Van Gogh, Handel but not Mozart, Stephen King but not J.R.R. Tolkien.
I spent last night re-watching the Fellowship of the Ring. I am the last person to buy a boxed DVD set, but I scraped together enough to get a used copy of the Special Edition that Peter Jackson has crafted. It is a new edit, more than an hour longer, and very, very fine. Were I on the nominating committee, I would put Jackson forward for the Nobel Prize.
Al Gore's latest TED talk and revised slide show makes much of the idea of a heroic quest for humankind as the unifier of our resolve and redeemer of our fortune. It is a theme I have been sounding as well in the past few years, but Gore took it over the top, showing clearly where the limits lie. The TED talk ended up as the old Elvis, singing schmaltz on the stage in Vegas.
Gore served up the ignominy of our reputation to our descendants in time, something we sully more with each twist of an ignition switch. His point was that if we rise to the occasion they will sing our sagas in the council fires of Valhalla. It sounded suspiciously like dulce et deocorum est, pro patria mori and left an odd feeling in my gut.
Eventually I came to recall that I hold no malice nor low opinion of my ancestors, though they broke the Earth, planted corn, and burned and bled away the indigenous wisdom of the ages. And though they foolishly worshipped muscle cars and trips to Mars, we were an adolescent species, and we had to expect growing pains. Now, though, we are grown, we have been warned, and we must set aside those childish things and become adults. Al could have done worse than to remember the Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians, XIII:11.
On December 10, 2007, on the occasion of his receipt of the Prize, Gore said, "The outer boundary of what we currently believe is feasible is still far short of what we actually must do. Moreover, between here and there, across the unknown, falls the shadow."
Arwin says to Aragorn, "The shadow does not yet hold sway. Not over me, not over you."
And so it is. We have yet to exert our genius as a species. When confronted with the choice of planetary life or planetary death, what will we choose? Will we choose? Or are we yet too young to be asked such a momentous question?
And thus we drift towards unparalleled catastrophe.
Boromir pleads with Aragorn, "Have you so little faith in your own people? Yes, there is weakness, there is frailty, but there is courage also, and honor to be found in men. But you will not see that. You are afraid. All your life, you have lived in the shadow [there is that darned shadow again], scared of who you are and what you are."
Dying, Boromir tells Aragorn, "The world of men will fall and all will come to darkness."
"I do not know what strength is in my blood, but I will not let the city fall or our people fail," replies Aragorn.
Galadriel proclaims, "You are a ringbearer, Frodo. To bear a ring of power is to be alone. … This task was appointed to you, and if you do not find a way, no one will."
"Then I know what I must do… its just… " Frodo stammers, "I am afraid to do it."
"Even the smallest person can change the course of the future," she urges.
After seeing this, I can't help but begin to slide into a very black and white, good and evil, view of the world. Our simian brains, being more serial than parallel, like to simplify and standardize to speed neuron synapse processing — but this tropism holds a great pitfall. By simplifying, we become no better than George the Unready, painting our adversaries as "evil-doers" and piling karma on top of karma.
Still, it is hard to deny that Republican obstructionists, waterboarders and climate naysayers are indeed evil. Or the Blue Dog Democrats that lie down with them, for that matter.
Just don't get me started.


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If you've got a smartphone based on Samsung's Galaxy S platform (the Galaxy S itself, Captivate, or Vibrant), do we have a treat for you!
"ICSSGS" is a pure AOSP Ice Cream Sandwich ROM for Galaxy S phones. The developers underscored the pure-AOSP nature of the ROMs:
"We did not add any modifications unless they were absolutely required to make it work correctly."
Currently three of the Galaxy S family have ICSSGS ROMs:
– Samsung Captivate
– Samsung Galaxy S i9000
– Samsung Vibrant
The latter may be of particular interest to those who lost CyanogenMod support when the "E911 bug" was discovered and the phone was de-listed.
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(PRN) First Financial Bankshares Announces Student Loan Sale
ABILENE, Texas, May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: FFIN) today reported the sale of approximately $52 million in student loans in May 2007 recognizing a before income tax premium of approximately $1.56 million. The decision to delay the sale of student loans was made to gain additional interest income.
Headquartered in Abilene, Texas, First Financial Bankshares is a financial holding company that operates ten separately chartered banks with 44 locations in Texas. The bank subsidiaries are First Financial Bank, N.A., Abilene, Clyde and Moran; First Financial Bank, N.A., Eastland, Ranger and Rising Star; First Financial Bank, N.A., Cleburne, Burleson, Alvarado and Midlothian; Hereford State Bank, Hereford; City National Bank, Mineral Wells; San Angelo National Bank, San Angelo; First Financial Bank, N.A., Southlake, Trophy Club, Keller, Bridgeport, Decatur and Boyd; First Financial Bank, N.A., Stephenville, Granbury and Glen Rose; First National Bank, Sweetwater, Roby and Trent; and Weatherford National Bank, Weatherford, Willow Park and Aledo. The Company also operates First Financial Trust & Asset Management Company, N.A., with five locations and First Technology Services, Inc., a technology operating company.
The Company is listed on The NASDAQ Global Select Market under the trading symbol FFIN. For more information about First Financial Bankshares, please visit our Web site at http://www.ffin.com.
Certain statements contained herein may be considered "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon the belief of the Company's management, as well as assumptions made beyond information currently available to the Company's management, and may be, but not necessarily are, identified by such words as "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "target", "forecast" and "goal". Because such "forward-looking statements" are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include competition from other financial institutions and financial holding companies; the effects of and changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board; changes in the demand for loans; fluctuations in value of collateral and loan reserves; inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; and acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses, and similar variables. Other key risks are described in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which may be obtained under "Investor Relations-Documents/Filings" on the Company's Web site or by writing or calling the Company at 325.627.7155. Except as otherwise stated in this news announcement, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or otherwise.


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Curiosity Shop #116: Zelda Dungeon Mailbag
Posted on March 28 2013 by Axle D. Wilder
Well hey there guys! New mailbag! Sorry for the absence of mailbags for two weeks there. Like we've seen a lot lately, this mailbag has a lot of questions covering a variety of topics in the Zelda series, ranging from a handful of questions about ideas for future Zelda games, to questions about Majora's Mask — a number of them actually — and even Four Swords! 12 questions in all this time. Enjoy! You can watch the video here or check out the embed after the jump.
Questions and timestamps:
(00:36) – Which Hidden Skill was your favorite?
(01:25) – What's your favorite enemy in the Zelda series and where did you get that poster?
(02:21) – Do you think Majora or Termina will be included in Zelda Wii U?
(02:28) – Is it better to play a Zelda game 100% or get as little as possible?
(03:38) – What's your opinion or preference regarding items evolving into new forms, like the Clawshot?
(04:52) – What do you think of Skyward Sword's upgrade system being expanded to include armor in future games?
(06:12) – What would you think if they made it so you can save any time in the overworld but use save points in dungeons?
(07:07) – Would you like to see a spinoff where you could play as Ganondorf, Zelda, or Groose?
(07:47) – How do the Kokiri repopulate if they are kids their whole lives?
(08:03) – Since the Happy Masks Salesman got Majora's Mask back at the end of the game, could Majora come back?
(08:56) – How is it possible that Phantom Ganon's sword has the names of the blacksmiths from Majora's Mask on it?
(09:47) – Why is the fourth Link in the Four Swords games purple?
Be sure to submit your name/username and questions to our contact page, or if that page doesn't work then email them to [email protected] for next week's mailbag! You can also use my Twitter or Facebook, or use the Mailbag Thread on the forums!
Can you guess the quote on the paper, the sound at the beginning, or any of the music? Include them with your question and you might guarantee it gets answered! How about your thoughts about the questions? Which Hidden Skill from Twilight Princess was your favorite? What's your favorite enemy in the series? Would you like to see a spinoff that lets you play as Ganondorf, Zelda, or Groose? Tell me your thoughts on these and any other questions you want in the comments!


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I started writing this post today, talking about my resolutions, and then I read a friends blog – and he talked about setting goals. This just seemed so much more realistic. So, Greg, I thank you.
I talked about some ideas I had floating around in my head, and what I wanted to accomplish this year, but I never really got into the nitty gritty of it. And, I am still not 100% sure how I am going to do it all, but I have created a list of goals for 2013. Some may seem minuscule, and I am sure I can accomplish them in a day – but some are for the long term, and I want to keep them going.
1. I want to move. This is the highest priority on my list. I cannot wait to settle down in my own place, and be able to call it home. I am setting a date for this for April of this year.
2. Potty train Anthony. We have the potty and the supplies – time to get him out of diapers and into big boy undies! (Gosh he's gonna hate me when he is older and sees this! HAHA)
3. Volunteer at the Food Bank at least once a month.
4. Post at least 5 recipes a week or one a day Monday through Friday!
5. Create monthly menu plans. I will do my shopping every two weeks, and I want to create a monthly plan so I know what is for dinner every night! This ties into my next goal!
6. BUDGET! I'm switching to the cash envelope system – this is going to help make me reach my number one goal of the year too!
7. Be more green. I would like to eat more organic foods, and be much more green this year. I will recycle more, and reuse items that are in my pantry. I can always find another use for leftovers!
8. Run the St. Patty's 8k race with D.J., and keep up! I am starting training this weekend for it, and I want to make sure I can run that, and the Turkey Trot at Thanksgiving!
9. Make menu planning for those receiving FNS benefits a priority. I want to create new menus for folks shopping within their FNS budget, and teach them how to reuse items multiple times. Like when I did the FNS challenge, I learned a great deal about how to maximize everything I received. I want to pass on my knowledge to others, to make sure that no one in America is going hungry.
9 goals in 12 months.
I think I can. I think I can. I think I can.
What are your goals for 2013? I hope that I inspired you to create goals for this coming year, instead of resolutions. Just like Greg inspired me.
Time to get to it!
With Love,
Miss Lindsie


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This homemade costume for babies entered our 2014 Halloween Costume Contest.
A word from Yuri, the 'Baby Goku' costume creator:
My son is wearing this handmade costume.
I came from Japan. It is why I wanted to make something from Japan.
This costume is basically big T-shirts,and felt.
I made this Orange T-shirts to bodysuits.
On his back, he has Chinese character which is part of my son's name.
I also put tail. My husband gave me an idea to put string between back and top of tail so that it can move just like a tail.
It was really cute when he walks.


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Tytron Thermography
At Cherry Chiropractic, Dr. Cherry uses state-of-the-art technology in assessing each practice member to get an exact location of the cause of their health problems.
Thermography establishes a reliable, scientifically valid, quantitative, multidimensional, representation of the person's condition – something never before possible. This is significant on many levels. It enables Dr. Cherry to analyze a person's condition more accurately, communicate findings more effectively– while allowing both Dr. Cherry and the practice member to track the effectiveness of their care at Cherry Chiropractic.
Digital Motion X-ray
Digital Motion X-ray technology is by far the safest (90 times less radiation than conventional x-ray) and by seeing the spine in motion, we eliminate all guess work and give accurate care to produce consistent and more predictable results.


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NIOSH Publishes Database of Engineering Controls
NIOSH has released an Engineering Controls Database, a central repository of agency information on engineering control technology. Users can search the database using keywords pertaining to particular hazards, occupations, or industries. The search results include links to descriptions of controls, including pictures and schematics, and summaries of their effectiveness. Users can also search by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes.
A NIOSH Science Blog post notes that the information included in the database was originally published by agency researchers in a variety of formats, including journal articles. While much of the information on controls was previously available on the NIOSH website, the database is intended to make the information easier to find, according to the blog post.
The database does not include a comprehensive list of engineering control technologies or manufacturers and their products. The products and manufacturers listed in the database were chosen based on NIOSH research criteria.
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Still in its infancy, ArtPrize, Michigan's international public art festival, draws hundreds of thousands of tourists into Grand Rapids for two carnivalesque weeks each year, pumping $22 million into the city's economy. It makes one wonder why more cities don't explore the economic and cultural potential of public art. Fortunately, those not among the nearly half-million attendees that came this fall can experience the show's highlights at the Grand Rapids Art Museum's ArtPrize Encore, slated to run until the end of ArtPrize 2015.
ArtPrize began in 2009, drawing about 200,000 visitors, and has been increasingly popular ever since. Anyone can submit work; this year featured over 1,500 entries. The public gets to vote for the best works, though a separate panel of experts chooses winners of their own, conscientiously initiating a conversation about the conflict between public and expert taste.
Unprecedentedly, this year both juries awarded the crowning laurel to Pakistani-born artist Anila Quayyum Agha, whose sculpture comprises the unmistakable centerpiece of ArtPrize Encore. Agha's Intersections, a site-specific installation at the GRAM, is a suspended cube of elaborate laser-cut wooden tracery, its patterns derived from Spain's Alhambra. A solitary light in its center projects kaleidoscopic light and shadows on the gallery's walls, floors, and ceiling; viewers who step into the space, their own shadows cast onto the gallery walls, inevitably become part of the pattern. It's an immersive baptism by light that can only be experienced in person (though prospective viewers should be aware that Intersections will be pulled from ArtPrize Encore before the rest of the show).
Intersections from Grand Rapids Art Museum on Vimeo.
Ten other works comprise the rest of ArtPrize Encore, each selected by the museum's curators who scouted the festival for highlights which respond well to the GRAM's permanent collection. For example, Tanya Ragir's Sandscapes, presenting three disorientingly fragmented close-ups of the female body, now hangs alongside the GRAM's modest collection of cubist-inspired sculpture and painting.
The ambitious I am Not Who You Think I Am/ No soy quien crees que soy fills an entire gallery and then some. Here, activist artist Salvador Jiménez offers a multimedia installation presenting viewers with many inventive and varied ceramic self-portraits exposing persistent, ethnic stereotypes and addressing the conflict Jiménez feels between his identities as a bi-lingual, bi-cultural Mexican-born artist working in America.
Salvador Jiménez-Flores from Grand Rapids Art Museum on Vimeo.
Since the works of ArtPrize Encore were created independently and originally exhibited at different venues throughout the city, there is admittedly a certain lack of cohesion. But ArtPrize itself doesn't have a theme, after all, other than to serve as a visible platform for public art. So for the duration of the year, viewers to the GRAM can get their public art fix until ArtPrize 2015 which, if previous years are any indication of what is to come, promises to be the biggest one yet.
The ArtPrize website is a wonderful repository of images and information, including news about the forthcoming ArtPrize Dallas, set to launch in 2016: http://www.artprize.org/


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First, let's get on the same page:
- This administration (and most Republicans -- especially those running for office) will only see the recent terror plot at JFK airport as a partisan political opportunity. Before accusing me of being cynical, remember that this administration simply believes that politics is its business. Governing is for others. If this doesn't immediately ring true, feel free to flip through any speech the Bush administration has made about Iraq, and think back about how we got into Iraq in the first place.
- Using this foiled terrorist plot as a political tool, this administration (and most Republicans) will look to take some kind of credit for intercepting the plan. "Staying tough," "Not backing down," and "Continuing to be on the offense" are the most likely memes that will be transmitted by all who support the so-called "Bush Doctrine."
This is a critical time (and a political opportunity) for Democrats to convey a clear, strong message that this event is yet another indication that the Bush Doctrine is failing.Let's get right into the immediate if/then scenarios:
1. If this administration has the inclination and gall to somehow tie the busting up of the JFK airport plot to "staying tough" on the Iraq War, then here is a strategic response:
"Stopping terrorist plots is the most critical job for the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, and local law enforcement agencies. They are all to be commended for their leadership in undermining this terrifying plot. This demonstrates how critical it is to our national security that these agencies are well-managed.
However, it is the job of our President to reduce or eliminate terrorism. This means, in its simplest terms, that we need to start playing offense, not only defense.
In the business of terrorism, defense means breaking up existing plots. Contrary to this administration's belief, "offense" does not mean taking over Iraq. No, playing offense means making sure there aren't terrorist plots in the first place. Our foreign policies need to focus on the elimination of violent hatred towards America so terrorist plots are not planned in the first place."
2. If this administration has enough self control to not conflate Iraq with this terrorist plot, then you need the discipline and thought leadership to do exactly the opposite:
"Stopping terrorist plots is the most critical job for the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, and local law enforcement agencies. They are all to be commended for their leadership in undermining this terrifying plot. This demonstrates how critical it is to our national security that these agencies are well-managed.
President Bush has told us time and time again that we're fighting them "over there" so that we don't have to fight them "over here." Unfortunately, this and other terrifying terrorist plots are proof that this administration's strategy on the War on Terror has failed us. As a result of Mr. Bush's and Republican policies, we are now fighting Iraqis over there and terrorists over here.
We simply cannot afford to continue to play defense with people trying to destroy American cities and lives. We need a new foreign policy that is focused on eliminating people's violent hatred of America so that they no longer want to hatch horrible plots against us. We simply cannot expect that people from foreign lands will want what's best for America if we continue to appear violent and dangerously militant while having the most powerful armed forces in the world.
Like everyone else, I am so relieved that our federal, state, and local agencies were able to work together to stop this terrorist plot. But there will be more. Make no mistake, it is our President's responsibility to stop people from plotting against us... and not just run interceptions."
Strategic talking points conveyed in these responses include:
- Don't be a wet blanket. There was a big FBI and local law enforcement win here; make sure to give credit to the appropriate agencies and departments, not the administration. Give credit generously -- just keep a firewall between credit-deserving agencies and Republican politicians.
- Call this administration out on the "over there, over here" strategy -- which is one of the key rhetorical underpinnings for the War in Iraq. The JFK airport plot proves once and for all that their strategy has failed. If you can undermine this rhetoric, then the rest of the Iraq War rationales will have even less solid ground to stand on. You might win over McCain if you handle this one right.
- Hit this administration over the head with their own strategies. Yes, our law enforcement interception saved thousands of lives, but this administration's foreign policy strategy failed us. It's worth noting that it appears that this plot was not even hatched by Al Q'aida. This means that the threat of terrorism on American soil is spreading beyond our initial set of enemies. This is the definition of failure.
- Catch this administration completely off-guard by defining their terrorist strategy as defensive. This is quintessential re-framing, and it happens to be absolutely correct. It is truly a defensive posture if we're just breaking up plot after plot. It's like a missile defense system... do you really want to trust anti-missile missiles to hit every missile barreling towards us, or would you rather ensure that our enemies have good reasons not to launch missiles against us in the first place? Even Ronald Reagan would understand this.
- If you catch yourself sounding too complicated or wonky, use sports metaphors. Interceptions, blocks, tackles, etc. Sport is just an abstraction for war anyway, so go with terms people get.
- Begin weaving in replacement terms for the "War on Terror" whenever possible. The phrase is double-loaded: It gives Bush credit for deftly defining a never-ending "war," and, worse, it frames the issue in terms of war, which is too one-dimensional. Notice the introduction of the phrase the "business of terror." It's stronger than phrases like a "law enforcement challenge," yet it importantly removes the term "war" from the rhetoric.
- Take this opportunity to point out that Iraqis aren't terrorizing us, and they never have. It's just good for our population's well-being for this factual point to continue to seep into the American consciousness. Take on the responsibility to spread the truth about who is trying to harm Americans. Speaking the truth is a sign of moral leadership -- the type of leadership is something this country desperately needs.


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You Mean There's a Difference Between Flavor, Taste & Aroma?
Wine Folly
- Taste refers to the senses inside our mouth including our tongue
- Aroma occurs inside our noses and includes aspects in regards to our sense of smell
- Flavor is when taste and aroma converge
What is Taste?
Taste happens inside our mouth. Taste has everything to do with how our tongue and mouth interact with food and drink. Our tongue has 2 kinds of receptors. One receptor type is for taste, aptly named 'tastebuds' which can be found all over our tongue. The other for mouthfeel. Mouthfeel is sensed by free nerve endings all over the inside of our mouth and tongue.
- Taste focuses primarily on Sweet, Salt, Bitter and Sour. There are also two disputed tastes: Umami and 'Metallic'.
- Mouth-feel focuses primarily on viscosity, temperature, burning, body, prickle, touch and pain.
What is Aroma?
The words aroma and bouquet are actually just pleasant words used to describe odors. Odors are tiny volatilized compounds (meaning: they float in the air) and get stuck in our noses. Since alcohol is a volatile compound, it gives off a lot of odors. This is why perfume is made with alcohol.
Odors are sensed in our brain by the limbic system which is an early part of our brain that also deals with emotion, behavior, motivation and long term memory. This is why smells can bring up ancient memories. When we smell things, we can do it two ways. One way is through our nostrils and the other is through the back of our throat and into our 'retronasal' cavity. Some research has shown that the right hemisphere of our brain is better at discriminating smells. This could be the reason you think that your right nostril smells better than the left.
What is Flavor?
Flavor is the combination of aroma, taste and mouthfeel to create a complete profile of what you're eating or drinking.
How to apply this to everyday
Do you love a particular wine? Well, you might actually like a particular flavor profile, something that can be found in many different wine varieties. Suddenly, you have a whole world of wine and food to explore!


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An archaeologist, pondering these documentary artifacts, might be moved to write the following article:
The Pre-Industrial History of Writing a Novel
Evidence garnered from a recent study of the Garillon manuscripts suggests that, prior to the dawn of the Cyber-Age, professional writers composed their works on crude hand-operated devices known as typewriters. Using a proto-model of the computer key-board, writers inscribed their works on sheets of paper, letter by letter, one page at a time1. There were only two font sizes available: pica (large print) and elite (small print), and each individual typewriter had its own fixed font style (a fact often featured in contemporary crime fiction). Special formatting effects were unknown.
Correcting mistakes inadvertently committed in transcription (typographical errors) was a time-consuming procedure. First the writer would "erase" the text in which the error occurred, either by painting over it with opaque correction fluid (Typex) or by applying a small strip of self-adhesive "correction" tape to the appropriate spot on the page2. The writer would then re-set the page and type in the correct version.
In the case of more substantial revisions, there were no easy solutions. If an author wished either to excise a block of text, or transfer it from one place to another within the manuscript, there were only two options. Either he/she could completely retype the chapters affected by the changes, or take a pair of scissors to the existing typed copy, rearrange the pieces in the new order, and stick them down on a backing sheet3.
This time-consuming, complex, and sometimes messy process of type-written composition generally yielded only a single copy (master copy). A secondary imprint might, with difficulty, be generated during the inscription process by means of inserting a thin sheet of "carbon paper" between two blank pages. Inserting these layered sheets into the typewriter, the writer could generate two copies at once: an "original" and a duplicate "back up"4.
The prospect of losing one or both of these copies was a prevailing nightmare. This danger was somewhat alleviated by the invention of the Xerox photo copier which enabled writers to produce multiple copies from a single original. These early copy machines, however, were both bulky and expensive, which meant that many writers were obliged to enlist the services of a commercial printing agency. As this entailed entrusting the master-copy to the copyist, this stage of the process contributed to what has been termed "the anxiety of authorship."
In the final analysis, it was not until the work was published that the writer could finally relax – before moving on to the next project. Authors of the present day owe a profound debt of gratitude to those tireless innovators who brought us PCs, inkjet printers, and all related marvels of the 21st Century.
1 Irregularities in the type face suggest that the author of the Garillon manuscripts was using the more primitive manual typewriter rather than the more advanced model powered by electricity.
2 The Garillon author uses both these methods idiosyncratically.
3 The Garillon manuscripts are rife with this kind of nursery school cut-and-paste work.
4 Traces of carbon on the obverse sides of certain pages indicate that the author of the Garillon manuscripts made carbon copies as she worked. The whereabouts of these duplicate copies, however, are unknown


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Unfortunately when you are not sure who the enemy is the response (or order) is to kill everything that moves.
While it may be an unfortunate incident, bad intel or collateral damage the real reason may be more grim.
Or it may be just a bit of fun as in the murder of the Reuters camera man.
Be seeing you


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Gallery of a Nikon sponsored contest including the first prize winner a 20x magnification of a green lacewing larva at Popular Science
October 14, 2011 in Digital Imaging, Nanotechnology | Permalink
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"IBM scientists working across three countries have created the smallest-ever 3D map of the world -- so tiny that 1,000 maps could fit on a grain of salt.
The team also created a scale model of the Matterhorn, well known to Europeans and Disney World visitors. The famous mountain is recreated in molecular glass, reaching 25 nanometers high -- a scale of 1 to 5 billion."
Popular Science
April 24, 2010 in Nanotechnology | Permalink
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"First, it was the soccer-ball-shaped molecules dubbed buckyballs. Then it was the cylindrically shaped nanotubes. Now, the hottest new material in physics and nanotechnology is graphene: a remarkably flat molecule made of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal rings much like molecular chicken wire.
Not only is this the thinnest material possible, but it also is 10 times stronger than steel and it conducts electricity better than any other known material at room temperature. These and graphene's other exotic properties have attracted the interest of physicists, who want to study them, and nanotechnologists, who want to exploit them to make novel electrical and mechanical devices."
Nanotechnology Today
December 03, 2009 in Nanotechnology | Permalink
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"d3o was first introduced during the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, giving downhill skiers' millimeter-thin aerodynamic bodysuits a thin, flexible layer of protection. The protection comes d3o's ability to stiffens on impact as the molecules lock together--the harder the hit, the tighter the lock, with the molecules instantaneously return to their original state after impact."
"Now, it can be found in 107 products made by 22 different companies, ranging from iPod cases to polo kneepads."
August 22, 2009 in Nanotechnology | Permalink
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"Imagine flying an airplane, watching a television or using a laptop
computer made, at least in part, from a paper 500 times stronger and 10
times lighter than steel. It's no ordinary paper; it's "buckypaper"—a
nanotechnology material that looks like carbon paper and is made out of
tube-shaped carbon molecules 50,000 times thinner than a human hair.
The material's strength, however, comes when it's stacked and pressed
together to form a composite, giving it the ability to conduct
electricity like copper and disperse heat like steel."
November 10, 2008 in Nanotechnology | Permalink
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"NanoArt is a new art discipline at the art-science-technology intersections.
It features nanolandscapes (molecular and atomic landscapes which are natural
structures of matter at molecular and atomic scales) and nanosculptures
(structures created by scientists and artists by manipulating matter at
molecular and atomic scales using chemical and physical processes). These
structures are visualized with powerful research tools like scanning electron
microscopes and atomic force microscopes and their scientific images are
captured and further processed by using different artistic techniques to convert
them into artworks showcased for large audiences."
The Second Annual NanoArt Festival is scheduled
for all of November in Stuttgart, Germany
October 11, 2008 in Nanotechnology | Permalink
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"Researchers at Monash University, in Victoria, Australia, have found a
way to coat fibers with titanium dioxide nanocrystals, which break down
food and dirt in sunlight. The researchers, led by organic chemist and
nanomaterials researcher Walid Daoud,
have made natural fibers such as wool, silk, and hemp that will
automatically remove food, grime, and even red-wine stains when exposed
to sunlight."MIT Technology Review
February 28, 2008 in Nanotechnology | Permalink
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"Currently, even with the most advanced recovery techniques, only about
40 percent of the oil and gas in reservoirs can be recovered. The hope
is that by injecting novel sensors into these reservoirs, it will be
possible to more accurately map them in 3-D, increase the amount of
fuel extracted, and minimize the environmental impact."
"What is needed is a means of mapping the pore structure and the voids
between formations, he says, and to do this, researchers need sensors
that are smaller than the pores. So the aim is to create micro- or
nanosensors that can not only pass through the pores, but also form
mesh network to create detailed, 3-D maps of the structure of rock formations."
MIT Technology Review
February 09, 2008 in Nanotechnology | Permalink
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"NanoArt is a new art discipline related to the micro or
nanosculptures (molecular sculptures) created by artists or scientists through
chemical or physical processes and visualized with powerful research tools like
scanning electron or atomic force microscopes. The scientific images of these
structures are captured and further processed using different artistic
techniques to convert them into artworks showcased for large audiences."
Interesting art gallery by Romanian born artist and scientist Cris Orfescu
February 06, 2008 in Nanotechnology, Visualization of Data | Permalink
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Terabyte of storage on your mobile...
"...new type of memory, called programmable-metallization-cell (PMC) memory, or nano-ionic memory...could lead to thumb drives or digital-camera memory cards that store a terabyte of information...The first examples of the new technology, which could also slash energy
consumption by more than 99 percent, could be on the market within 18
And National Geographic reports that researchers at UC Berkeley
"showed that a nanotube can work as an antenna, picking up radio signals from the air. A carbon nanotube—a hollow, tube-shaped molecule 10,000 times smaller
than a human hair—can perform all the basic functions of a radio when
it's wired up to a few other simple parts..."
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Simon stands tall on mound for CV
Six-foot-8 right-hander dreams of big leagues
Thu., April 15, 2010
Just call him the Skinny Unit.
At some point, 6-foot-8, 208-pound Scott Simon, who wears a size-16 shoe, figures he'll start to fill out. He's just not sure when. He thinks he's still growing.
The Central Valley senior pitcher/first baseman suffered a dislocated kneecap as a freshman. During surgery, his doctor noticed the growth plates in his knee were still about 3 or 4 inches apart. At the time he was about 6-0.
"I think I'm still growing, because my legs are always sore," Simon said. "I'm hoping that it's over so I can start filling out a little bit."
Simon, who lived in Post Falls through eighth grade, isn't sure why he's so tall. His dad is 6-3 and his mom is 5-6, and there's no significant size on either side of his family.
He wears No. 51. Before you think it's a tribute to the Big Unit – 6-11 former Seattle Mariners left-handed pitcher Randy Johnson, who retired after winning five Cy Young awards – Simon happened upon the number by accident.
On the day they handed out uniforms his sophomore season, Simon was sick and wasn't at school. Most of the numbers, including his favorite, 34 (worn by Nolan Ryan), had been chosen, and 51, a size double extra large, was about the only jersey left that would fit Simon.
It's his ambition to someday put on a major league jersey. The icing on the cake would be if it's with his favorite team, Boston.
"Obviously, that would be the ultimate dream," Simon said. "But to play pro baseball, anywhere, that's my dream. That's all I dream about. All I want to do with my life is play baseball."
Scouts have been attending his games since the end of last summer and much of the spring. He's been personally contacted by scouts from 10 teams – the Los Angeles Angels, Philadelphia, Seattle, Kansas City, Tampa Bay, Toronto, Minnesota, Florida, San Francisco and Baltimore.
He's been told that he'll be drafted. In what round remains to be seen.
Simon chooses not to talk to his teammates about what the scouts are saying to him.
"I don't want to have a big head about it," he said.
The most important thing to his father is his son has his college education paid for. He signed a letter of intent in November with Washington State University. He also was offered a scholarship by Gonzaga.
So it would take a knock-him-on-his-back offer for him to bypass college.
"It would have to be a substantial offer, life changing, for me to give up college baseball and my education," Simon said.
WSU coach Donnie Marbut knows Simon is attracting attention from scouts.
"I will tell you this, that the best chance for him to pitch in the big leagues and to be successful is to go to college," Marbut said. "I would say the same thing even if he wasn't going to Washington State and was going to one of our competitors. The kids who pitch in the big leagues are high school first-round draft picks or college guys. I don't see him being a high school first-round pick, but I see him being a college first-round pick. He's going to be a big-time pitcher in the Pac-10. There's so much upside in Scott if he works at it. His best baseball is way ahead of him."
Simon caught Marbut's attention last summer when he played for the Spokane Dodgers. Simon went 10-1, allowing just 27 hits and 18 walks in 74 innings while striking out 98. He had eight shutouts, nine complete games and a 0.30 ERA.
This spring he's 3-0 with a 3.00 ERA with 25 strikeouts and 11 walks in 21 innings. He was 3-4 last spring.
"He got roughed up a little bit last year," CV coach Barry Poffenroth said. "I didn't feel his ball was moving at all last year. Over the summer he made some adjustments and it was a definite change."
Poffenroth figures Simon will be drafted, but is sure he won't be offered more than "a cup of coffee and a road map. It would be more beneficial for him to go to WSU. He needs more time to physically mature. I wouldn't say he would be lost in a major league farm system, but I don't think he's quite ready for that."
Simon credits many people for helping him get to where he is today. Other than his coaches at CV (including former major leaguer Bump Wills), he praises Don Santos, whose son, Donnie, is a catcher at Lewis and Clark. Santos and Simon's father coached a couple of youth teams together and Santos assisted with the Dodgers last summer.
"Don is like a second father to me," Simon said. "He's such a genuine guy. He's always there for me."
Simon is enjoying his final season at CV. The 4A Bears are tied with 3A Mt. Spokane atop the Greater Spokane League. The Bears hope to challenge for a state championship.
"This year our team chemistry is phenomenal," Simon said. "We live and die for each other."
In the middle of things is the Skinny Unit.
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Age of Extinction Power Attacker Autobot Hound Toy Review
General Information:
Release Date: May 12, 2014 (Online); May 17, 2014 (Stores)
Price Point: $12.99 (Varies by retailer)
Retailer: General Release (Toys R Us, K-Mart, Target etc.)
Accessories: None
- On Card*
- Official Photo (Vehicle Mode)*
- Official Photo (Robot Mode)*
- Card Scan (Front)
- Card Scan (Back)
- Insert
- Vehicle Mode
- Vehicle Mode (Side)
- Vehicle Mode (Back)
- Vehicle Mode (Forward view)
- Vehicle Mode (Angle View)
- Robot Mode
- Robot Mode (Left Side)
- Robot Mode (Right Side)
- Robot Mode (Back)
- Robot Mode (Focus on head)
- Robot Mode (Angle View)
- Robot Mode (Weapon deployed)
- Robot Mode (Weapon deployed, alternate view)
- Robot Mode (Weapon deployed, side view)
*Images and text below from The Official Transformers Web Site:
Gear up for power-punching action with the Power Attackers! This mighty Autobot Hound Power Attacker figure converts from robot mode to vehicle mode, just like Autobot Hound always has. But when he's in robot mode, his arm snaps out in a quick draw so he can blast any Decepticon into scrap! When he needs mobility more than strength, he converts in 8 easy steps to fast-charging truck mode! Convert, punch and pound with your Autobot Hound Power Attacker!
- Includes figure.
- Autobot Hound Power Attacker converts from robot mode to vehicle mode.
- Truck mode.
- Power Attacker figure has a quick draw for his blaster.
- Changes in 8 steps.
- Ages 6 and up.
As part of its drive to appeal to different segments of the toy buying audience, Hasbro has introduced different sub-lines of "Transformers" figures for the "Age of Extinction" toy line. One of these are the "Power Attackers", a set of figures that feature relatively simple transformations and some type of action feature. This varies from figure to figure, but for the most part they rely on some type of spring mechanism. One of the first figures in this wave is Autobot Hound, a new character in the live action movie universe.
Robot Mode:
If there's one thing you can say about Autobot Hound, it's that he has a very distinct design in the live action universe. Modeled after an older (and perhaps retired) soldier, Hound has a head design that sports a military style helmet (like something out of World War II) and a beard that covers most of his face. His torso section is curved, basically featuring a "beer belly" and the rest of him looks thick and powerful. The initial impression of this guy is that he may not be the prime of his life, but he's a battle hardened veteran who could show any younger Autobot a thing or two (which lines him more up with characters like Ironhide and Kup from other continuities).
Despite this being a simpler figure, there is a ton of sculpted detail. The face is very intricate, especially where the helmet and beard are concerned. The helmet isn't just smooth, it has a crest in the center and some deep line details on top. The beard isn't just a bunch of lines sculpted into a rectangle or something, they look like individual tubes going in various directions. Other cool details include chains of artillery strapped around his arms and some complicated looking machinery on the sides of his legs including tubes, wires and what look like mini-turbines. Perhaps my favorite sculpted detail are what appear to be shotguns in holsters on the side of each leg. They're not removable, but they look great. Another fun and impressive detail is his weapon, a four barreled shotgun that looks like it could do some serious damage!
Hound is cast in light grey and metallic green plastic. The green in particular is a nice callback to G1 Hound, who was mostly green as well. Here the green and grey balance out nicely, with each color taking up just enough space so as not to overwhelm the other. Paint details are done in green, black, silver, blue and orange. The green is mostly found on the top of the head and in the center of the torso. Black is used on smaller details such as his hands, beard and the "ammunition" on his arms. Black is also used for an Autobot symbol in the center of his chest. The face (what little of it is visible) is painted silver and his eyes are blue. The orange is a bit of a surprising color in this mix. It's used on parts of the weapon in his right hand. Overall the color scheme is really nice. It evokes the original Hound while being distinctive and fits with the "retired military guy" theme of this character.
There are five points of articulation on this figure not counting his right arm (more on that in a second). Three of these points are on the left arm which have traditional hinge joints. The legs can rotate in and out, which I'm counting but I recognize I'm being very generous with (most people wouldn't count them). This isn't a lot of posability, nor is that the intent of the figure. It's mean to be centered around two play gimmicks: transformation and a "quick draw" action. This is where the right arm comes into play. On the top of the right shoulder there's a black tab. Swing it up, then push back on it. The arm moves up quickly and the spring loaded mechanism straightens out the arm and flips the shotgun up to point forward. It's a fun and dynamic action that I have to admit is fun to do.
Structurally, Hound is very reminiscent of a G1 figure. Back then, many "sub-groups" were created centered around one particular gimmick such as Jumpstarters (with spring loaded transformations) and Sparkabots (with sparks that fired out of the vehicle modes). This figure very much represents a modern day version of this thinking. The sculpting on the figure is fantastic, but clearly it's a simpler transformation with much of the vehicle mode showing in the front, especially the wheels. I personally have no problem with this simplified design given the purpose of this figure, but it's worth noting for older and perhaps more discriminating collectors.
Transformation to Robot Mode:
- Rotate the barrel of the shotgun around.
- Swing up the forearm on the left arm.
- Swing the panels with the arms attached to them out to the sides.
- Swing the robot head back to begin forming the front of the vehicle.
- Now swing the side panels fully down to complete forming the front of the vehicle.
- Swivel each of the leg panels in, connecting them to the tabs on the weapon.
- Swing the torso panel down to complete the vehicle mode.
Vehicle Mode:
Traditionally Hound was a military vehicle. In "Generation One" he was a jeep, and this mode would later carry over to other incarnations of the character including a Legends Class and Deluxe Class figure. This time out, Hound transforms into a customized Osh Kosh Defense P-19R truck. Among its more distinctive features are an angled front end, one wheel in front with two in the rear and a long rear section allowing for a variety of attachments. In this case, Hound has several tubes and smokestacks added to the front section. There's also a rounded off section on top of the cabin which looks like it could be used for a turret of some sort. Other nice details include the side view mirrors on the front section and long tubes running along the sides. It's a very distinct looking vehicle and it looks very cool.
This mode heavily features the metallic green color with some grey paint used for details on the sides such as his smokestacks and the spare tanks. Silver is used for the windshield and you'll find a small OshKosh logo in white on the front.
In terms of functionality, this figure mostly just winds up rolling on its six wheels - but be careful. On the copy of the figure I purchased, one of the rear wheels (specifically the left side rear wheel) popped off during transformation. It's only held in by tabs so it snapped back in, but this happened twice so be warned.
From a construction point of view, I did find myself wishing the fists and robot head collapsed in more in this mode. The head just kind of peeks out from under the cabin section (a bit comically I might add) and the hands show a bit as well. This doesn't affect the functionality at all, but it looks a little odd when you view the vehicle from certain angles.
Final Thoughts:
I do like this figure and in many ways it feels like going back in time. Once upon a time, a figure such as this would've been part of the "main" Transformers toy line, not a sub-group of toys aimed at younger kids. From that perspective, I get what the designers were going for with this figure and for the most part it works. This is not for everyone. I think many readers will most likely prefer the more complex "Generations" version of Hound due later in the summer. However, for a simpler, gimmick oriented figure I did enjoy this toy. Recommended if what you want is a fun, gimmicky toy with a very G1 style transformation.


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How is The Value of Lakewood Real Estate Determined?
If you are a home seller in Lakewood, it is obvious that you want to sell your Lakewood real estate for top dollar, however, it can be complicated to establish an accurate home value. The process to do so is multifaceted, many realtors will confirm. Will your home improvement project increase the value of your home? Is it more valuable to sell a three or four bedroom home with similar square footage? Let's review what the insiders think below.
The Location
Location is one of the essential factors as it relates to selling a home and establishing the value. The factors involved may include:
Recent sales of nearby homes
Quality of the local schools
Strength in community
Most home buyers value a strong sense of community, activities, and good local school districts. Many American homebuyers will generally look for communities where long commutes are at a minimum and public transit is easily accessible. Some may prefer close proximity to parks, grocery stores, and religious facilities. Other things that home buyers consider are:
The view
Accessibility to the highway
Close proximity to family and friends
Layout and Size
Many home buyers will oftentimes seek real estate properties with enough square footage for their comfort. Many have realized that there is more maintenance work involved with owning larger homes. Layout is also another significant factor. An
open concept design
appears more spacious than an enclosed design of a similar size. The number of bedrooms will also sway the value of the home. However, the value will increase with larger, but fewer bedrooms instead of erecting a wall that turns one bedroom into two.
The Condition and the Age
As a home ages so does the value of the home. This is especially true if the home is not adequately maintained. On the contrary, a historic home that is well-maintained and livable will carry a higher value. The condition of the home also matters. A homebuyer will often agree to pay an additional $10,000 for a move-in ready house than one that needs a lot of work.
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Come and join us for a 'Costa inspired' Stay and Play session next Friday morning in the hall from 9.10 am until 9.50am. The children will be serving hot drinks and a selection of food. They will have to write your order, make it and serve it to you.
Please note for health and safety reasons only one adult per child can attend.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Boy infected with 'brain-eating' amoeba to be taken off life support
For about 20 days, Zacharay Reyna was treated in Miami after getting infected with a rare parasite in Fort Myers
MIAMI, Fla. – The 12-year-old boy, who contracted a "brain-eating" amoeba while playing in a water-filled ditch, will go off life support after donating organs, the family posted on Facebook.
Seventh-grader Zachary Reyna fell ill on August 3rd, after going knee-boarding in a ditch near his LaBelle home in Fort Myers. Doctors said he caught Naegleria fowleri, also known as Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rare parasite that thrives in high temperatures and low water levels.
According to family posts on social media, Zachary was on a ventilator Saturday, because he was going to "save lives" before being taken off life support.
"Zac's organs are very strong and his parents have decided to donate his organs to others in need," the post said. "Even though Zac has passed, he will still be saving many lives."
Doctors administered an experimental antibiotic known as miltefosine that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) supplied. It killed the amoeba Wednesday, but the boy's brain was already damaged.
Zachary was first hospitalized Aug. 7 in Fort Myers and was airlifted to Miami Children's Hospital a day later. He underwent surgery Aug. 10.
"He did so well that he'll be the starting 2nd baseman for The Lord's team," a Saturday's Facebook post stated. "I sit back and ask myself, what would make me prouder; my son playing pro ball, being a successful business man or being known for changing and saving thousands of lives for The Lord. It's a no-brainer."
According to the CDC, only one out of 128 patients survive the infection, which destroys brain tissue.
Health officials do not know how to lower levels of the amoeba in freshwater lakes, hot springs and rivers, so the public is advised to assume that there is a low risk of infection -- especially in southern-tier states. Also, avoid water going up the nose.
Zachary's struggle made national news. Singer Taylor Swift and players from the New York Yankees and the Saint Louis Cardinals sent him gifts to the hospital.
In his neighborhood, thousands of dollars to help cover health care costs were raised. Rival football teams from Immokalee High School Indians and La Belle Cowboys helped to raise donations. Students and teachers from Zachary's LaBelle Middle School also rallied behind him.
On Sunday morning, his family's Facebook page had at least 14,355 followers.
Zachary is survived by his dad Jessie Reyna, mom Betsy Reyna, his sister Amanda, and his brothers Brandon, Matthew and Zac Reyna.
Miami Children's Hospital spokeswoman Jennifer Caminas released a statement Sunday offering their "heartfelt condolences to this devoted family."
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Originally, the idea was to recreate the Pebble island raid by the SAS, unfortunately, for whatever reason, 1/72 scale models of Pucaras are extremely difficult to find and the one available has a reputation for being extremely fiddly to make. However, I did manage to find several 1/72 scale Super Etendards!
The word Exocet is synonymous with the Falklands conflict, the threat of the 5 French made Exocet missiles and the Super Etendard jets that carried them were a constant threat to the British naval task force and the carriers HMS Invincible and HMS Hermes.
There were several plans hatched to destroy the stockpile in Argentina and there is probably a game of Geezers Shut It or 7TV involving spies and the plot to stop the Argentines from acquiring more Exocets.
The news story covering one of the aborted operations can be found on the Telegraph website.
With my SAS painted, although we will probably need another 6 for the game and the Argentinians being painted, we needed mission objectives. I was lucky to win this lovely model from eBay for only 7 USD (Although the P&P was quite expensive).
I am extremely pleased with the work done by the eBayer and the model is absolutely stunning! (I really need to get a better camera for showcasing my models.)
There are also some excellent photos from the Falklands War on the Daily Telegraph website here


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|4 teaspoons
|2 eaches
|Large onions, sliced
|1½ teaspoon
|4 pounds
|Lean beef stew meat
|1 cup
|Burgundy wine
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|Frozen artichoke hearts
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|(8 oz) refrigerated biscuits
|1 clove
|Garlic, split
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|½ teaspoon
|Dill weed
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|Beef consomme
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|Mushrooms (drained)
|Grated Parmesan cheese
Heat oil. Saute garlic and onions. Remove. Mix flour, salt, pepper.
meat and brown well. Return onion to pot. Add dill weed, wine, and consomme.
Cover tightly and simmer about 2 hours or until meat is tender. Cook artichokes 1 minute less than package directions. Add to meat. Add mushrooms. Mix gently. Taste for seasoning. Pour into 2½ quart casserole.
Crown with biscuits (brush with butter and parmesan cheese). Bake 15 to 20 minutes at 400 degrees.
Note: I usually cook the stew in the pot, add canned artichokes (not marinated) with the mushrooms, simmer until the mushrooms are done, and serve
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Fall Fashion Layering with Baby Phat
Fall Fashion Layering with Baby Phat
I get so excited when fall arrives! New wardrobe, knee high boots, lots of layering and a crispness in the air. I am in love with this white fabulous Baby Phat long dress that was sent to our studio this past month. White was all over the runway for fall and I love that you can layer this boho dress with a jacket or pair it with knee high boots. Baby Phat has refined their feel to be a little softer and refined sexy, check out some of their fall pieces that are ready for layering. We are excited to offer a GIVEAWAY in this blog post for one of the hottest staple pieces from Baby Phat this fall. We are giving away the Baby Phat jean vest to one lucky reader. To Enter go to our FaceBook fan page www.facebook.com/freshbeautystudio and comment on this blog posting. You will be entered to win a sexy jean Baby Phat vest that you can pair with almost everything this fall. Throw it over a white tank or sex it up with leather skinny jeans and a close toed pump. The options are endless this fall with Baby Phat! Check out their latest collection at www.babyphat.com Contest winner will be announced on November 1st, 2012. GOOD LUCK!
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Stacey Duguid is that stunning woman in the photo above who happens to have brand new tits. She also happens to be the woman who helped me get my job at ELLE UK. I'm a mega fan of hers and my jaw dropped when I came across her COVER FEATURE (including COVER SHOOT!) on the UK's Times Magazine that revealed here recent boob job. Can you still be a feminist and have a boob job (especially after having two kids)? This is a the topic she explores in her article and it's totally worth a read if this has ever crossed your mind, kids or not. Click HERE to read it now.
What To Try:
SPINCO has officially opened their second Toronto location (and first in the downtown core) as of this weekend and it's definitely worth checking out to get your sweat on. This is now the 9th location for this originally BC-based company, and there seems to be no stopping their incredible nation-wide growth.
What To Book:
A visit to the new and improved Scandinave Spa in Mont Tremblant, Quebec, should be on your radar for your next weekend getaway this winter. The outdoor Scandinavian spa is now better than ever with over 5,000 sq.ft. of more outdoor space that includes an outdoor hot tub that holds up to 60 people. Don't even get me started on how chic the new (indoor) sauna and steam room areas are.
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Thanks to my friend Catherine, the recent #YouBelongNow movement was brought to my attention. Although a lack of representation in the fashion world is nothing new, it's a breath of fresh air that plus-size blogger and social justice advocate, Valerie Eguavoen, voiced her concern and frustration over the lack of inclusion of darker-skinned women (and influencers) in mega e-tailer, Revolve's recent global campaign. She has since created the @YouBelongNow instagram account that's solely dedicated to shedding light on influencers who are regularly overlooked because of their size, skin colour and background. To read more about this, click HERE.
What To Make:
If football is going to be playing on repeat at your place this weekend, you might as well have some epic nachos to enjoy while enduring it all, right? If you agree, click HERE to check out a list of some of the best nacho recipes you can find on the internet recipe right now.
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Asia, Pakistan, Karakoram, Panmah Muztagh, The Bean Pole, First Ascent; Latok I Attempt
The Bean Pole, first ascent; Latok I attempt. On July 12 Bean Bowers and I headed up the north ridge of Latok I to put in a cache and check out the bottom section of the climb. Skirting to the west the rock buttress climbed by many parties, we climbed 3,500' to ca 18,500' (5,639m) in seven hours. The climbing was mostly moderate and low-angle, and despite the fact that there was obviously more difficult climbing to come, we both felt optimistic that given some good fortune with weather and conditions we had a chance to succeed. Unfortunately luck was not on our side. In 42 days at base camp we experienced only two truly good days, and the pressure never went more then a few points in either direction. Despite frequent desperate calls to our weather forecaster in Montana, the news was always grim.
On July 20 Bean and I climbed a small rock spire (ca 18,500') on the north side of Choktoi Glacier. The peak is obvious and aesthetic when seen from base camp below Latok's northern flank. We climbed six long pitches on the southeast pillar of the formation. The first 500' were surprisingly steep, with two pitches of 5.11 and a third of 5.11+ A0, which I was able to follow free at 5.12-. The remaining 500' proved relatively easy as we weaved around the peak to the east; Bean gained the summit with 40' of unprotected 5.8. We named the peak the Bean Pole in honor of Bean's first trip up an unclimbed peak. I recommend the route and encourage ambitious teams to bring a few pins and beaks to explore the thin splitters on the south face proper.
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Completeness. This is the gift that yoga has brought to my life.
When I took my first yoga class in college, I was far from impressed and never step foot into another studio for 7 years. My second time around, yoga found me when I most needed it.
I was at a point in my life where I faced many professional and personal challenges. Yoga began to show me the path of increasing the flexibility and strength of not only my body, but also my mind. From that point on, I practiced yoga on and off for about 13 years.
Gaia Flow was an easy choice to make when it came to getting certified to teach. I immediately felt at home from the moment I walked into the studio. My love for yoga has reached new depths thanks to the fantastic teachers and trainers. I look forward to growing, sharing and learning.
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After Hitler took over Austria, via the Anschluss ("annexation") - which he announced, in Vienna, on the 15th of March, 1938 - life became very difficult for Austrian Jews. Random acts of violence, against Jews, intensified throughout the entire Reich.
As pressure increased on German and Austrian Jews, throughout 1938, Jewish parents were desparate to send their children away from Nazi rule. But where would they go?
American government policy, at the time, limited annual Jewish immigration to 15,000 people. With Americans demonstrating in favor of helping Jews, President Franklin Roosevelt called for an international conference on refugees.
The meeting - referred to as the Evian Conference - was held in France at the Royal Hotel (in Evian-les-Bains), during July of 1938. None of the thirty-two attending countries, however, agreed to expand their quotas of Jewish immigration.
Years later, Walter Mondale wrote an article in the New York Times - entitled "Evian and Geneva" - in which he commented about the failure of the Evian Conference:
At stake at Evian were both human lives - and the decency and self-respect of the civilized world. If each nation at Evian had agreed on that day to take in 17,000 Jews at once, every Jew in the Reich could have been saved. As one American observer wrote, "It is heartbreaking to think of the ...desperate human beings ... waiting in suspense for what happens at Evian. But the question they underline is not simply humanitarian ... it is a test of civilization." (New York Times, 28 July 1979.)
Meanwhile, Nazi Germany tightened its control over Jewish people and began deporting Polish-heritage Jews back to Poland. Impoverished, without work or food, the deportees found few to help them.
One deported family had a seventeen-year-old son - Herschel Grynszpan (anglicized as "Greenspan") - who was living in Paris with this aunt and uncle (Abraham and Chawa Grynszpan). Receiving a postcard, from a family member, Herschel learned his family had been deported.
Extremely upset, the teenager bought a gun and went to the German embassy in Paris on the 7th of November, 1938. Planning to kill the ambassador (Count von Welczek), he shot a lower-level dignitary (Ernst vom Rath) instead. Two days later, vom Rath died.
When Josef Goebbels - the Reich's minister of propaganda - heard about the diplomat's death, he talked with Hitler. At 10 p.m., on the 9th of November, 1938, Goebbels told a gathering of Nazi-party officials that vom Rath was dead.
As part of his tirade, Goebbels gave instructions to begin a retaliatory response. Payment would be extracted for Herschel's actions.
Jewish businesses and synagogues were attacked - during the night of November 9-10 - but Goebbels also ordered that no looting would be permitted and no Jews would be harmed.
The rampage against the Jews is known as Kristallnacht (or, "The Night of Broken Glass"). Scholars often refer to the event as the beginning of the end of German Jewry.
Herschel was arrested, and held in French custody, until France surrendered to Hitler (in June of 1940). Thereafter, during Germany's occupation of France, Herschel was sent to the Nazi concentration camp at Sachsenhausen.
No one knows for sure what happened to him, although in 1959, Egon Larsen - a German journalist writing in World Jewry (a London-based magazine) - claimed that Herschel had survived the war and was living in Paris with his wife and two children. (He had changed his name, the article claimed, to protect his identity.)
Herschel's parents survived the war and emigrated to Israel. His father always claimed the family did not know what had happened to their son.
Move the video forward, to 4:44, to begin the story of Kristallnacht.
See, also:
Kristallnacht - The Night of Broken Glass, Part 1
Kristallnacht - The Night of Broken Glass, Part 3
Kristallnacht - The Night of Broken Glass, Part 4
From a documentary on Kristallnacht, David Clarke, Producer; Laszlo Barna, Executive Producer.
Clip online, courtesy History Television and Canadian Television Fund (now known as Canada Media Fund).


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I am using a haltech elite 1500 and I am curious to know if anyone has a basemap for the following:
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Basically, what I want to do is to allow most standard framebuffer graphics apps (At least, any that support being told which /dev/fb* device to use, or can deduce that from the framebuffer the VT they're launched from is using) to operate on a specific monitor in a multi-monitor system. This is actually trivial with fbcon assuming you've got a system with multiple graphics cards... But I want to make it work with zaphod headed cards, which is not currently possible (At least as far as about 3 days of research can tell me) without custom code. I mean, it might be possible for nvidia cards, I wouldn't know, but radeondrmfb definitely only creates one linux framebuffer for the entire card, with all three monitors showing the same output.
So, the theoretical solution I've come to is this: I use code similar to what's found here: http://betteros.org/tut/graphics1.php#dumb polished up a bunch, since that's just demo code to show you how to use kms/drm in a manner akin to a framebuffer, and create a buffer corresponding to each connector which reports as active and connected, based on each one's screen dimensions (Possibly twice the size, to allow for y-pan double buffering), and then register with the kernel as a device driver, creating a /dev/fb{n} file descriptor for each buffer.
Then implement code that allows the driver application to present itself to the kernel as though it were a framebuffer device (Effectively it is at this point, and I suspect this is actually how radeondrmfb operates, but I haven't completely parsed radeon_fb.c from the kernel source just yet, so I'm guessing), while implementing all the standard functions expected of the linux framebuffer through kms/drm.
At that point the standard grub/syslinux kernel arg fbcon=map:<pattern> should work to place framebuffer consoles for specific VT numbers on specific consoles (For example, if my driver manages to allocate /dev/fb1, /dev/fb2, and /dev/fb3, then fbcon=map:123 should cause tty1 to show up on the monitor associated with /dev/fb1, tty2 on /dev/fb2, and so on). At that point launching most well-written framebuffer applications like fbi should launch them attached to the framebuffer the fbcon instance that called them is in.
No guarantees, and poorly written framebuffer applications are likely to just grab /dev/fb0 and ruin your day (And I suspect anything using directfb will cause horrible, horrible things to happen), but in theory this should give me the ability to view 3 ttys simultaneously without X, or operate 3 graphical framebuffer applications simultaneously, on my 3 monitors all going through my single triple-headed card.
Now I'm totally out of my depth here, and I'm diving into the deep end, effectively writing a device driver here... So anyone with experience with this sort of thing able to tell me if my hypothesis is sound, and/or give me some advice? Aside from: "You're nuts, just use X!" of course.


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