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FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. — September 19th, 2007 — Oakley is proud to announce that 2007 Champion of The Oakley Arctic Challenge, Kevin Pearce has joined our Global Eyewear Snowboard Team.
"I am stoked to be apart of a team with so many amazing riders, said Kevin Pearce. "It has always been a goal of mine to be on Oakley and I could not be any happier to start the winter off this way.
Kevin grew up in Ascutney, Vermont riding with his friends at Stowe Resort and the other surrounding mountains in northern Vermont. Pearce also known to many as KP began to make a statement in the snowboard industry during the 2005 season as he scored podiums in pipe and slope contests. Now 19 years young, Pearce looks to be part of the future movement in snowboarding.
This past season KP had his best contest year to date finishing fourth overall in the TTR points standings with huge wins in slopestyle at the Burton New Zealand Open and Nippon Open, as well as the championship crown at The Oakley Arctic Challenge. Pearce's performance at The Oakley Arctic Challenge earned him the opportunity to shred with event organizer and fellow Oakley Global Eyewear Team Rider, Terje Haakonsen all around Norway.
"We had an awesome opportunity to hang out with Kevin after his win at The Oakley Arctic Challenge last season, said Oakley Sport Marketing Snowboard Manager, Chris Hotell. "His love for snowboarding and dedication to progressing blew us away, and it was an added bonus that he believes in our product and our athlete support. We realized immediately that he would be a perfect fit for our eyewear team, and we are proud to announce that he's officially a part of the family.
Pearce is one of the hottest snowboarders going into the 07/08 season with an incredibly bright future. Oakley looks forward to growing our relationship with Kevin and protecting his vision as he eyes a place on the US Snowboard Team for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, Canada.


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June 26 (Reuters) - YouTube is venturing onto radio with a weekly show on satellite radio service Sirius XM that will feature the online video website's most popular and emerging artists, the companies said on Thursday.
The show called The YouTube 15 will be hosted by Jenna Marbles, one of YouTube's most popular stars whose videos on how to talk to your dog and other snippets from her life drew more than 13 million subscribers to her channel.
YouTube's radio show will debut July 11 on the SiriusXM Hits 1 channel, which plays pop, R&B, rock and hip-hop.
It is the first time YouTube, owned by Google Inc, has partnered with another platform on a show about music.
The show is aimed at exposing listeners to a curated selection from the vast library of YouTube music videos, said Scott Greenstein, president and chief content officer for SiriusXM.
The selection of songs will reflect "what's trending and very popular" to familiarize listeners with top hits on YouTube, he said. "Equally importantly, you are going to hear new and emerging music that many people for sure will not have heard." (Reporting by Lisa Richwine in Los Angeles; Editing by Ronald Grover and Eric Walsh)
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Welcome to On Sale at FOX Business, where we look at cool deals and insane bargains.
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Labor Day not only brings a three-day weekend, but it's also the time of major sales from retailers, and consumers can score some hefty deals if they know where to look.
According to, Mark Ellwood, author of the forthcoming book Bargain Fever: How to Shop in a Discounted World, Labor Day weekend is the best weekend of the year for bargains – even better than Black Friday. That's because this official end to summer is prime time for retailers to discount their excess of back-to-school stock.
"Labor Day is full of bargains, Black Friday is full of cheap things," he says. "It's not the same thing."
The best buys in September and October are major appliances like washer-dryers and stoves, plus cookware and denim for back to school, he says.
"Never, ever, ever buy anything marked down less than 30% during any sale period, Labor Day or otherwise," says Ellwood. "30% is the price of entry to a real sale these days – anything less is a retail insult."
Ellwood also recommends starting early. While most brick-and-mortar stores start their sales on the Friday before the holiday, some retailers will agree to a discount on Thursday. If you can't make it to the mall until Monday, that's OK too. While the merchandise may be picked over, there's still great savings to be had.
"Monday is the fire-sale moment, when a request for a better deal will likely be honored since they're trying to clear the shelves," he says.
He suugests checking out out Sears (NASDAQ:SHLD) and Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) for appliances, Chefs Catalog for cookware, and Old Navy for jeans. Then check out these other great sales, happening now:
Philosophy Sale
The skin care experts at Philosophy have a great sale going on through Aug. 29. Favorites like hope in a jar, the great mystery, inner grace, soul owner, and select lip shines are all part of the $20 and under sale, saving you up to 60%. Visit Philosophy.com to stock up.
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Speaking of skin care, e.l.f cosmetics is applying some deep discounts to its entire Studio line. The Almost Labor Day 50% off sale, which includes brushes, tools, sets and paletttes, gifts and of course great goodies for eyes, lips and face, is going on now through 9/1. All you have to do is use the code MUSTHAVE at checkout on all orders of $25 or more. Go to eyeslipsface.com.


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Making ChoowyGoowy Cookies
Nothing makes me crave cookies more than a cookie commercial I suppose. I liked ChoowyGoowy's latest commercial, the part where the cookies melt and formulate makes you want to pick up the phone and order a dozen. I recently found out if you return the jar, they give you KD 0.500 back.


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Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - Mike Conley led a balanced attack, finishing with 15 points and seven assists, as the Memphis Grizzlies handled the San Antonio Spurs, 104-86, in Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.
Darrell Arthur supplied 14 points off the bench and Tony Allen netted 12 in a starting role for Memphis, which now has a commanding 3-1 lead in the series and will try to close it out on Wednesday in San Antonio.
Zach Randolph ended with 11 points and nine boards for the victors.
Tony Parker led all scorers with 23 points, but committed seven turnovers for the Spurs, who got 14 points from Manu Ginobili.
Tim Duncan, celebrating his 35th birthday, was limited to six points and seven rebounds in defeat.
The Spurs led 26-21 after the opening 12 minutes and went back and forth throughout the second.
Allen's layup with one minute left before the half put the Grizzlies ahead 48-45, but George Hill answered with a three-pointer and Parker made a floater to give San Antonio a 50-48 edge heading into the locker room.
Memphis came out and scored the first 14 points of the third quarter to gain the lead and start to take over the game. Sam Young's jumper tied things to get the run going and the Grizzlies quickly got the Spurs into foul trouble.
The visitors drained eight free throws after Young's jumper, before Allen made a layup and Young closed out the run with a dunk off a Duncan turnover to put the Grizzlies ahead 62-50 with 7:40 remaining in the quarter.
Duncan finished off an 11-4 surge to draw his squad within five a short time later, but Memphis had the answer.
Arthur made a pair of jumpers to end a 12-4 run and give the Grizzlies a 78-65 lead after three and they would not look back in the fourth.
O.J. Mayo hit from long distance and Arthur added an alley-oop dunk and jumper to put the visitors in front by a commanding 85-67 score with 8:41 left and San Antonio never threatened the outcome, trailing by double-digits the rest of the way.
Game Notes
These teams split four games in the regular season. In their only previous postseason meeting the Spurs swept the Grizz in four games back in the 2004 playoffs...The Grizzlies made 50.6 percent of their shots and 5-of-12 from three-point range, while San Antonio made 46.7 percent of its shots and hit five three-pointers, but committed 17 costly turnovers...Mayo ended with 11 points in a reserve role.


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Country distribution from AmphibiaWeb's database: Dominican Republic
Range Description
This species has a highly fragmented distribution on Hispaniola, which suggests that it has declined from a previously more uniform distribution. It has been recorded from sea level up to 1,091 m asl (Henderson and Powell 2009). Surveys from 2008-2010 have recorded this species in ten geographical localities of the Dominican Republic, including Montecristi, Dajabon, Nalga de Maco, Santiago Rodríguez, Salto de la Damajagua, Loma La Canela, Monte Plata, Sanchez Ramírez, Samana and Los Haitises. These surveys have expanded its area of occupancy (AOO) since its last assessment in 2004. However, even considering this expansion, the occupied area (herein taken as a proxy for AOO, although the actual AOO would be more restricted as some sites consist of small ponds beyond the margins of which frogs cannot survive) in the Dominican Republic is estimated to be 1,074 km2 based on field work and presence of suitable habitat (R. Powell pers. comm. February 2012). While there is no estimate for its occupied area in Haiti, based on the current original forest cover (estimated to be 277.5 km2 or 1% of the original forest cover in Haiti, B. Hedges pers. comm. April 2012) and the rate of natural habitat loss experienced by this country, suitable sites are projected to disappear within 10-20 years (R. Powell pers. comm. February 2012; B. Hedges pers. comm. February 2012), so it is expected that this species' AOO will most likely not exceed 2,000 km2. Its current overall range (taken as a proxy for extent of occurrence) is estimated to be 24,334 km2; which represents a reduction in its historical EOO, as areas previously demarcated as its range have undergone alteration due to human activities (e.g. loss of area in the Valle de Cibao, portions of the Valle de San Juan, eastern plains and Neiba uplands, central uplands east of HW 1; R. Powell pers. comm. February 2012).
Habitat and Ecology
It occurs in mesic broadleaf forests, riparian forests including remnant forests, mangrove forests, grasslands, marshes and agricultural landscapes including rice plantations, coffee and cacao plantations, and the presence of livestock (Pueblo Viejo Dominicana Corporation pers.comm. January 2012; Pueblo Viejo Dominicana Corporation pers.comm. July 2012). Recent surveys have revealed that, of a total of 53 transects, the species was found primarily in different forest types (N=40), but it was also recorded in wetlands (N=10), agricultural areas (N=2) and grasslands (N=1) (Pueblo Viejo Dominicana Corporation pers.comm. July 2012). Most of the surveyed transects (N=41) had various land use practices in the surrounding area, with only 12 transects surrounded by unaltered forests (Pueblo Viejo Dominicana Corporation pers.comm. July 2012). In terms of micro-habitat occupation, it is mainly found on shrubs and reeds (up to 2 m high) alongside and within streams, lagoons and flooded pools. Males call in flooded pools after heavy rain and eggs are laid in still water where the larvae also develop. Although this frog is found in habitat types that are contained within a variety of different land uses, the survey results above suggest that it requires forests and/or wetlands as the main habitat pockets to subsist within these different landscapes. In any event, its individual sites tend to be isolated from one another, making them vulnerable to trampling by livestock and local extirpation (R. Powell pers. comm. February 2012).
This species has always been hard to find, but even so it appeared to be in decline prior to the 2004 assessment, with many historic subpopulations that seemed to disappear. It was not recorded during extensive searches of the Cordillera Central in the Dominican Republic in suitable habitat from 1998 to 2000. However, more recent surveys conducted between 2008-2010 have documented approximately 340 mature individuals in ten localities including the Cordillera Central. Although single individuals have been observed, the species is more commonly heard actively calling in groups ranging from 3-80 individuals. These surveys have also detected breeding populations. This species was last recorded in Haiti during a survey conducted in October 2010 at Plain Formon, Massif de la Hotte. The population is considered to be severely fragmented as per the IUCN Red List Guidelines, i.e. it occurs in fragmented habitat patches, it has a poor dispersal ability and limited gene flux, and 50% or more of individuals are found in isolated and fragmented habitat patches.
Population Trend
Major Threats
In Haiti, severe degradation of streams has already significantly altered one of its breeding habitats, and streams in Hispaniola in general are being severely impacted by deforestation due to agricultural activities, logging and charcoaling (B. Hedges pers. comm. February 2012). Suitable habitat where the species is currently found is being impacted by mining activities (Barrick Gold Corporation 2012). Infrastructure development is also a threat in some areas in the Dominican Republic. The presence of chytrid fungus has been confirmed in individuals at Nalga de Maco and Loma La Canela, although it has not been determined whether this is a threat to the species (G. Ross pers. comm. March 2011).
Conservation Actions
Its range includes several protected areas in both Haiti and the Dominican Republic, although most of these are in need of improved biodiversity conservation management. Small isolated populations outside of protected areas are thought to be at a very high risk of local extirpation within the next ten years if there is no intervention (R. Powell pers. comm. February 2012), so additional habitat protection is urgently required. Further survey work is necessary to determine the current population status of this species in the wild in Haiti, and to determine whether chytrid is a threat. The Dominican governmental agency Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología (MECyT) is currently financing a three-year Dominican conservation project on threatened frogs due to climate change (RANA-RD), and which is expected to contribute towards a national Dominican amphibian conservation action plan with policy recommendations (C. Marte, M. Rodríguez and L. Diaz pers. comm. March 2011). Barrick Gold Corporation is funding a biodiversity project to establish assurance colonies of this and other Hylids impacted by its mining operation, and is also involved in building capacity and collecting additional biological information (Barrick Gold Corporation 2012).The Amphibian Ark Conservation Needs Assessment process (Amphibian Ark 2011) conducted in the joint IUCN-Amphibian Ark workshop where this species was reassessed identified that further conservation actions for this taxon should include in situ conservation and conservation education.
Red List Status
Vulnerable (VU)
Listed as Vulnerable given that its area of occupancy (AOO) is estimated to be between 1,351 and 2,000 km2, its population is severely fragmented and there is a continuing decline in its extent of occurrence (EOO), AOO, and the area, extent and quality of its habitat throughout much of Hispaniola.
Taxonomic Notes
Recent phylogenetic analyses found that there is almost no genetic variation among Dominican populations of this species, suggesting relatively high levels of gene flow or migration. There is no evidence of cryptic species.
IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group, 2013. Osteopilus pulchrilineatus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013: e.T55810A3032570. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T55810A3032570.en .Downloaded on 22 January 2019


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by Susan Mikula Campbell
Wheatfield Supervisor Bob Cliffe, Councilman Art Gerbec and Planning Board Chairman Richard Muscatello traveled last Saturday to Wooster, Ohio, to see firsthand Quasar Energy Group's operation.
The Ohio-based company has built new anaerobic digestion plants at 2175 Liberty Drive in Wheatfield as well as in West Seneca to produce energy from organic waste that otherwise might be sent to landfills. Currently, the company is looking for nearby locations on farms to build covered ponds to store what it calls "equate," nitrogen-rich material left over from the process to be used as fertilizer.
A contingent of town residents attended Monday's Town Board meeting to ask that all caution be used in dealing with the equate storage ponds, which weren't mentioned when Quasar first presented its plans to the town and construction of the plant was approved.
Cliffe, Gerbec and Muscatello have already compiled a list of 13 more questions based on the trip that they want Quasar to answer, especially regarding waiting periods and government regulations regarding equate.
"We're not turning our backs on you folks," promised Gerbec.
Cliffe said equate might benefit growers, but he is concerned about effect on water.
Cliffe said his group's trip included touring a Quasar plant, and seeing a storage lagoon at a sewage treatment plant.
They also talked with Ohio farmers who seem very happy with the fertilizer. "They save about $100 per acre per year," Cliffe said. "If you have a 1,000-acre farm, you're saving a lot of money."
He added that Ohio requires farmers to have a 30-foot buffer between fields where the fertilizer has been applied and waterways.
Wheatfield resident Edele Wurl advised the Town Board to "talk to somebody who isn't making money on the deal."
She also distributed copies of an article by Rochester Institute of Technology professor Caroline Snyder that indicated, "serious illnesses, including deaths and adverse environmental impacts, have been linked to land application of sewage sludge."
Town officials agreed that it would be good to have a representative from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency meet with the board and residents to discuss Quasar's plans.
In other matters:
•Cliffe said he and budget director Ed Mongold intend to have the town's tentative budget to the town clerk and board members by Sept. 30.
•Trick-or-treating hours in the town were set for 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.
•Residents were reminded that the Oct. 2 Farmers Market from 4 to 6 p.m. outside Town Hall will feature Wheatfield's Rob and Carol Allen performing magic and balloon art.
•The next regular meeting of the Town Board will begin at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, with a public hearing on rezoning of a 17-acre parcel on Ward Road from a combination of R-2 residential and A-R farmland to entirely R-2 for a 56-unit housing complex. The parcel is located east of where Niagara Road comes into Ward Road.
The Oct. 7 meeting also will feature details on the town's Halloween party on Oct. 26.


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Lockdown Lifted at Yale University
A lockdown at Yale University has been lifted and police have declared the campus and the city of New Haven as "safe" following a daylong search for a gunman.
3:50 p.m. Chief is leaning towards this being a hoax. "We're going to find who did this and put handcuffs on them," says Esserman. He makes no apology for the reaction. He would not characterize the caller's words as "clear and concise."
3:45 p.m. - New Haven's Police Chief Dean M. Esserman promises to find whoever made the phone call about a gunman and to charge them with whatever he can. "In this day and age, it's better to over react than under react. No shots, no injuries, no weapons found in/around Yale University," says the Chief.
3:15 p.m. - Yale University has lifted the shelter-in-place except for Old Campus and Calhoun College ccording to their emergency management website.
2:00 p.m. - Police are going door-to-door and will slip their Yale ID under the door as many dorm rooms do not have peep holes says Hartman at the press conference.
1:55 p.m. - Live video of the campus shows SWAT team members entering a building with their guns drawn. Police spokesman David Hartman says that a building-by-building search continues. Hartman notes that there are a number of people remaining on campus despite the campus being closed for Thanksgiving break.
1:30 p.m. - Nearby Gateway Community College is also on a lockdown.
1:20 p.m. - New Haven Police spokesman David Hartman at a press conference reviewed the events of the day and say they do not have a description of a suspect. New Haven, Yale, state police, FBI, ATF are assisting in search.
12:48 p.m. - New Haven Police say the anonymous caller said his roommate was on his way to campus "to shoot people."
12:40 p.m. - Yale says no shots have been fired and there are no injuries reported.
12:35 p.m. - 2 witnesses have seen a man with a long rifle on the Yale campus according to NBC Connecticut.
12:11 p.m. - Media covering the story noticed a person being put into an ambulance and was asked not to show the footage. NBC Connecticut describes the person as a witness.
11:57 a.m. The Yale website reportsthe gunman has been spotted on the school's Old Campus and waving people away from the area.
11:50 a.m. - Many people in stores and businesses are stuck inside with the doors locked and taking shelter according to WTNH TV.
A tweet sent out by the university ordered staff and students to shelter in place at 11:45 a.m. until further notice. Streets around the New Haven, Connecticut campus are blocked as well and a SWAT team is on the scene.
No sighting of a gunman walking around campus have been made according to a message posted on the school's Emergency Management website. New Haven Police received an anonymous call from a phone booth in the 300 block of Columbus Avenue reporting a person on campus with a gun according to the post.
The schools' Facebook page says most of the campus is on Thanksgiving break this week and most classes are canceled. There are a handful of classes still being held.
Today's events come less than a month after reports of a gunman on the campus of Central Connecticut University near Hartford that turned out to be a man in a Halloween campus.
This is a breaking story. Check back for additional details.
- Yale investigates report of gunman / WTNH TV
- Report of Gunman on or Near Yale Campus / NBC Connecticut
- Yale: Confirmed Report Of Person On Campus With Gun Live / Hartford Courant


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Messy Karen- hand made!! At a Christmas bazaar I just bought a crocheted (or knitted, I can't tell!) wash cloth and then I won these. I use them all the time. Thanks Karen!!
The lovely red fabric is from Christine. It's going to be perfect for my Just Takes 2 quilt. I have to say I am so disappointed in the directions, but will keep moving forward with it.
That's it for this Monday. I still hope to show you details of my Jubilee quilt this week!!


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Monday, April 11, 2011
...better the devil you know...
8 comments:
- Fernando said...
The smile of the future corrupt. Its sad how he is trying to get to the young people...sad sad
- April 11, 2011 at 11:58 PM
- Blue Shoe said...
Maybe, but Ishihara is crazy if his "divine punishment" quote is any indication. I saw in the paper yesterday that he was reelected and all I could go was utilize the classic face-palm.
- April 12, 2011 at 8:48 AM
Oh gosh, this guy is such a joke. Have you seen his official PR slot on national TV? It gets better as it nears the end!
Btw I want to thank you for your blog, I love it and come here everyday :)
And I just had a halfie baby too. Baby Sunshine is so cute!
- April 12, 2011 at 9:02 AM
- Chris said...
Ishihara never looked so appealing. That guys hair and smile looks like something outta a animation series.
God save Japan....cuz apparently no one else is gonna.
Seriously fucking creepy looking fucker right there.
- April 12, 2011 at 12:13 PM
- BiggerInJapan said...
what's bugging me a bit though, is the fact that a city of 15 million peeps can't come up with anything better than a World War I veteran, the alternative being a young Mr Creep. Doesn't bide well for the future.
- April 12, 2011 at 4:28 PM
- Mr. Salaryman said...
Fernando - Yep, but it seems like he failed quite miserably, not really getting any votes to talk of...
Blue Shoe - Well, to be honest, I don't think that there really was that much better alternatives out there... Pretty sad bunch of candidates...
New Mommy - Well, our little one is genetically 75% Japanese, I'm the big halfie baby ;) From the poster it actually looks like he's quite good looking, but from the video, this apparently is not the case! Love the sign language girl there, why not just add subtitles instead since it's not a live transmission...? Glad to hear you like it!
Chris - Yep, Ishihara is a complete loon, but he's our loon!
BiJ - This year's candidates were pretty poor actually, most of them seemed quite "gimmicky" and I think that Ishara won because he at least seems like he can run a city and not just make a freakshow (he can do both though!)
- April 12, 2011 at 8:17 PM
- Sarahf said...
I was going to say he's cute. Apparently, I have really dodgy taste in men.
- April 12, 2011 at 9:25 PM
His smile reminds me of Schwartzeneggers political smile. It´s a bit creepy too.
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Recreation, relaxation, and excitement all beckon just kilometres from town. From Portneuf and Jacques-Cartier area to the Côte-de-Beaupré region and beautiful Île d'Orléans, have fun in our sensational outdoor playground.
Ride the cable car or cross the falls on the double zipline, take a walk in the paths and across the suspended bridge over the impressive 83-meter high waterfall (one and a half as high as Niagara Falls) to admire île d'Orléans and the majestic St. Lawrence River… that's Parc de la Chute-Montmorency!
In winter, the most daring can try ice climbing along the frozen cliff, from the bottom of the fall. Cool!
Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier is perfect for hiking, mountain biking, moose watching, canoeing, and minirafting—all while admiring the steep gorges that soar skyward on both sides of the river!
You can also recharge your batteries in the Portneuf and Laurentians wildlife reserves. These protected areas are ideal for fishing, hunting, or simply relaxing—whether you choose to camp or stay in the comfort of a cabin.
This picturesque valley features a winding river, a spectacular waterfall, and picture perfect mountains and clifftops.
Explore an 80 kilometre network of marked trails (developed by young people on a job placement program) and stop at one of the huts along the way for your lunch break. Try via ferrata or canyoning with an experienced guide, rent a canoe or a kayak, hit the mountain bike singletrack trails, go wilderness camping, or spend a night in a yurt or a chalet.
Outdoor fun beckons on the shores of Lac Saint-Joseph!
Whether you stay at the Auberge Duchesnay lodge or in a cabin, this resort is great for summer activities (swimming, canoeing, tree-top adventure courses, and cycling) and winter fun (cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, dogsledding, and more). And it's just a hop, skip, and jump away from Québec City.
Visitors to the stunning Sentier des Caps trail are rewarded by incredible vistas of the St. Lawrence River and Le Massif de Charlevoix.
It's heaven for fans of hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country!
Binoculars and cameras at the ready! Nestled between the mountainside and the St. Lawrence River tidal marshes in the Côte-de-Beaupré region, lies one of Canada's top bird-watching sites, with over 180 species of birds to observe.
Every spring and fall, snow geese gather here in tens of thousands—a sight to behold!
In Québec City, visitors will find all types of activities in the great outdoors.
Our mountain sites adapt their offers to each season, and our lakes, rivers and majestic waterfalls are accessible summer and winter.
For adrenaline junkies and for those who prefer to stay in their comfort zone, we have it all. Choose from our thrilling activities, or see these experiences everyone will enjoy.


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WORCESTER, Mass. - In its New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) season-opener, the MIT women's volleyball team defeated host Clark University, 25-19, 25-17, 22-25, 25-23, on Tuesday. The win lifted the Engineers' ledger to 6-5 on the year and 1-0 in conference play while snapping a five-match losing streak.
In the opening set, Clark took its first lead of the day on Nichole Lopez's serve for a 14-13 advantage. A trio of ties followed with the last at 17, before MIT scored six unanswered points to pull away with the win.
With the score knotted at 13 in the second stanza, the Engineers went on a 6-1 run capped by Barden Cleeland's kill down the middle. The Cougars capitalized on three straight errors by MIT to trail by two (19-17). The Engineers responded by recording the final six points of the frame.
In game three, Parker Edmonds' opposite corner kill gave the Cougars a 4-1 edge and they never looked back. Clark established its largest margin of the night when Edmonds floated the ball over the net to put the hosts up, 16-11. Alex May evened the set at 21 with a kill of her own, but three straight points from Maritza Fair resulted in set point. Following a Clark miscue, Liz Magier's spike denied the Engineers a sweep.
Trailing by one (22-21) in the fourth game, a series of hitting miscues by both teams gave MIT a 24-22 edge. A kill by Fair cut the deficit in half, however, Cleeland's back-row strike sealed up the match for the Engineers.
May paced MIT with 16 kills, 18 digs, four aces, and two blocks while Cleeland contributed 13 kills and a .310 hitting performance. Lindsay Hunting recorded 16 digs and three aces as Cathy Melnikow dished out 46 and four aces. Katrina Ellison registered 11 digs and nine kills while Jenny Li tallied seven kills, three aces, and two blocks.
Clark was led by Fair with 20 kills, 10 digs and three service aces. Edmonds chipped in with six kills while Amira Tranchell finished with five. Emily Visone recorded 13 digs for the Cougars.


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The January/February print edition of Orion Magazine offers an article by James Howard Kunstler entitled "Making Other Arrangements: A Wake Up Call to Citizenry in the Shadow of Oil Scarcity" which features photographs by San Francisco-based photographer David Maisel from his OBLIVION project.
Click on Orion Magazine's website to view an expanded portfolio from this project OBLIVION, recently published by Nazraeli Press. A selection of these photographs were recently on view at the Von Lintel Gallery in NYC.
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Charles Schwab Corp. (SCHW) Falls 3.8% for January 04Equities Staff Follow |
One of the S&P 500's big losers for Monday January 04 was Charles Schwab Corp. (SCHW). The company's stock fell 3.8% to $31.68 on volume of 6.6 million shares.
The stock opened the day at 31.95 and traded between a low of $31.47 and a high of $32.08. The stock finished the day down $1.25 per share. Charles Schwab Corp. has an average daily volume of 10.04 million and a total float of 1.32 billion shares. The 50-day SMA for Charles Schwab Corp. is $32.57 and its 200-day SMA is $31.61. The high for the stock over the last 52 weeks is $35.72 and the low is $25.43.
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ROCKFORD — They call it Thanksgivukkah.
It's a name conjured up to celebrate the marriage of Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah, which both fall today this year. Fans of the made-up holiday have created words like menurkey and turkel, circulating recipes like latkes dressed with cranberry sauce around the Internet.
This once-in-a-lifetime coincidence hasn't happened since 1888 and won't occur again for what experts think will be another 79,043 years. And the holiday overlap is giving Jews in the Rock River Valley double the reason to be grateful this year.
"They're both about thanking God. It's about acknowledging the miracles we have in our lives," said Rabbi Chesky Rothman of the Chabad Jewish Community Center of the Rockford Region.
The eight-day Hanukkah commemoration recognizes a small band of Jewish fighters who fought off oppressors during their struggle for religious freedom. Afterward, the Jews wanted to rededicate the temple but there was only enough oil to fuel for the menorah for one day. Miraculously, it burned for eight.
During the Festival of Lights, Jews will light a nine-branched candelabrum called a menorah. They eat fried foods, give chocolate coins to children and play with Dreidels.
This year's unusual coincidence may remind Jews to celebrate their religious beliefs during what Rabbi Binah Wing of Temple Beth-El says is generally considered a "secular holiday." Although some Jews say a prayer in Hebrew on turkey day, most see Thanksgiving as being observed by Americans — not necessarily other cultures.
"We sideline our Judaism. But when Hanukkah comes together with it then we're sort of encouraged to put the Jewish lenses onto the holiday," Wing said.
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Health assessments available at worksites
The San Juan Basin Health Department Wellness Team can conduct health assessments at worksites.
The screening and confidential consultation takes less than 30 minutes. Each employee receives a blood test for cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose, as well as body-mass index, or BMI, and level of cardiac risk. The team will go over written results with the participants and will offer recommendations and referrals. Employees have access to a resource page, as well as opportunities to get individualized coaching on behavior change.
While this program is open to all businesses and organizations, the focus is on recruiting those that arent able to offer health insurance to their employees. Participating employers will pay a fee of $25 per employee.
For more information, visit sjbhd.org/worksite-wellness or call 335-2044.
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The Strong Women Healthy Hearts program will start Tuesday.
This program gives women the opportunity to learn more about heart disease and prevention skills. The curriculum helps women learn to reduce the risk of heart and vascular disease through fitness and nutrition education. The classes last one hour and meet twice a week. Classes include low to moderate physical activity and discussion about eating for heart health along with hands-on cooking activities. Preregistration is required.
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Low-cost dental care offered in Durango
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Gov. David Paterson chose Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand to fill Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's old Senate seat.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Since the election last November, five vacant Senate seats have been filled by appointments. Awkwardly.
Illinois: Barack Obama's seat. Then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who had been arrested on a criminal complaint for attempting to sell the seat, defied the Senate and appointed former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris. The Senate could find no legal way to block the appointment. Blagojevich was subsequently impeached and removed from office.
New York: Hillary Clinton's seat. Caroline Kennedy campaigned for the Senate and got some rough treatment by the New York media. She lost ground in the polls and ultimately withdrew from the race after becoming the target of anonymous attacks.
Gov. David Paterson appointed Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand, a relatively unknown upstate congresswoman. Asked their opinion of the way Paterson handled the appointment, New Yorkers were split -- 44 percent approved, 42 percent disapproved -- in a Quinnipiac College poll.
Delaware: Joe Biden's seat. Outgoing Gov. Ruth Ann Minner appointed a placeholder to fill the seat until 2010. That's when Biden's son Beau, who was elected attorney general in 2006, returns from National Guard service in Iraq and can run for his father's seat. The appointment of former Biden chief of staff Ted Kaufman amounts to a move to reserve the seat for Biden's son.
Colorado: Ken Salazar's seat. Gov. Bill Ritter passed over several well-known Colorado Democrats and surprised everyone with his appointment of Denver schools superintendent Michael Bennet, who had never run for any office or held a statewide one. Liberal blogger David Sirota criticized the Bennet appointment, saying it shows "what counts is money, insider connections, Ivy League pedigree and a Beltway-padded resume."
New Hampshire: Judd Gregg's seat. President Obama's surprise nomination of Gregg to his Cabinet left a vacant Republican seat in New Hampshire. Many people expected the Democratic governor to name a Democrat to fill the seat, thereby bringing the Democrats within reach of the 60-vote majority they need to cut off filibusters in the Senate. But New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch ended up appointing former Gregg chief of staff Bonnie Newman, a Republican placeholder who has agreed not to run for the seat in 2010. Was there a deal to keep the seat Republican? Yes. Gregg said at his appointment, "I want to thank the governor of New Hampshire for his courtesy and courage and willingness to make this possible through the agreement that we have relative to my successor in the Senate."
Five seats, five controversies. In an interview with CNN, Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wisconsin, pointed out, "They used to have state legislators pick the senators. That was a disaster and it led to the 17th Amendment because it was so corrupt."
That amendment, ratified in 1913, provides for the direct election of senators by the people. It also provides that, when a Senate vacancy exists, the governor must call a special election to fill the seat.
But there's a loophole: "The legislature of any state may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election.'' Most state legislatures have done exactly that.
Feingold is offering a fix. He told CNN, "It seems to me that there's no reason not to do what we've always done in Wisconsin, which is to have special elections for the Senate just as it is required for all House races in America.''
No one has ever served in the House of Representatives without being elected. The House is proud of that. Members call it "the people's House." In New York, for instance, the Senate seat was filled by the appointment of Rep. Gillibrand, but there will be a special election to replace Gillibrand in the House.
Only four states require special elections with no temporary appointments: Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Oregon and Wisconsin. The other states allow their governors to make appointments, although four of those states -- Arizona, Hawaii, Utah and Wyoming -- require the appointee be of the same party as the departing senator and three of those states (all but Arizona) require the governor to appoint someone from a list prepared by the state party.
Feingold has submitted a constitutional amendment, co-sponsored by Sen. John McCain, that would prohibit Senate appointments and require states to hold special elections. Let the people decide!
In a supporting editorial, The New York Times wrote, "Filling vacant Senate seats through elections would be a worthy change, replacing high-level dealmaking and arbitrary exercises of authority with democracy."
What's wrong with that?
"Special elections are difficult," congressional scholar Tom Mann of the Brookings Institution, said. "They tend not to be particularly competitive. ... It's better to schedule these during a regular election cycle when turnout will be higher and when there is more time, opportunity and resources."
Feingold doesn't buy it. "It works with House races," Feingold said, "so this argument that it doesn't hold for Senate races doesn't really hold water with me."
Since the 17th Amendment was ratified, 183 senators have been appointed to fill vacancies. About a third of them, 62, were placeholders who did not later run for election. About a third, 56, ran and lost. About a third, 60, ran and won, including some, like Walter Mondale and George Mitchell, who went on to distinguished careers.
There is no clear pattern with appointees, except that most do not go on to become elected senators. What we do know is that this year, the appointment process has been extraordinarily messy.
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CVS Caremark (NYSE:CVS) impressed shareholders on Thursday by hiking its quarterly dividend by 38% and issuing a mostly upbeat outlook for 2013 despite growth headwinds.
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Shares of the drug-store operator climbed 3% on the positive news, which was announced at the company's annual analyst day in New York.
Joining a slew of U.S. companies returning cash to shareholders, CVS said its board of directors approved of boosting the company's quarterly dividend to 22.5 cents a share from 16.25 cents previously.
However, unlike many companies that have accelerated the dividend payout to avoid likely tax hikes for early next year, CVS said its dividend is payable on February 4 to shareholders of record on January 24.
"The board's decision to increase the dividend by 38% reflects our strong performance and outlook as well as our very significant cash generation capabilities," Dave Denton, chief financial officer at CVS, said in a statement.
CVS also said it plans to complete its $4 billion worth of share repurchases in 2013.
Meanwhile, CVS projected non-GAAP EPS of $3.84 to $3.98 for 2013. Even the conservative end of that new range would blow past the Street's view of $3.40.
However, net sales are expected to grow just 0.75% to 2%, compared with forecasts for a rise of 4%.
Free cash flow is seen ranging between $4.8 billion to $5.1 billion and cash from operations is forecasted between $6.4 billion to $6.6 billion.
For the first quarter, CVS projected non-GAAP EPS of 77 cents to 80 cents, which is also above consensus calls from analysts for 74 cents.
However, same-store sales are seen dropping 2% and 3.5% and net revenue is projected to fall 2.5% to 4%.
CVS reaffirmed the company's 2012 guidance, saying it believes EPS and cash flow to be "solidly ahead of" initial plans.
"Going into 2012, we set challenging, yet achievable, financial targets and I am pleased to report that we outperformed those expectations," CEO Larry Merlo said.
Merlo also noted the "intense change" that the health-care industry is going through, in part due to the implementation of the Obama Administration's Affordable Care Act, or ACA.
"The future health care environment will be defined by the more than 30 million newly- insured Americans as a result of ACA; incentives for physicians to improve outcomes, quality and cost-effectiveness of care; rising prevalence of chronic disease; and growth in pharmacy that is primarily driven by innovation in biologic specialty drugs," Merlo said.
Shares of Woonsocket, R.I.-based CVS rallied 2.86% to $48.90 Thursday morning, leaving them up about 20% so far this year and 30% over the past 12 months.


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Royal Purple Summer Contests to Send Winners to SEMA
The annual SEMA Automotive Aftermarket Show held at the Las Vegas Convention Center is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It is an event that is not open to the public, so to gain entry as a consumer is considered a priceless opportunity. This summer Royal Purple will launch two contests that will send three lucky winners to the SEMA show Nov. 1- 4. Courtesy of Royal Purple, two winners will have the opportunity to show off their rides as feature vehicles, and one winner will attend the show to take in all of the sights and sounds that the show has to offer.
The Royal Purple Show It Off at SEMA contest will launch July 5 exclusively on the Royal Purple Inc. Facebook fan page. Royal Purple fans who want the chance to show their vehicle as a feature car at the SEMA Show can submit a photo of their vehicle and a short essay about why Royal Purple should select his or her vehicle. Entries will be accepted until July 19. Online voting will take place July 19 ? 27. From ten finalists, two winners will be selected by a panel of judges and will be announced on the Royal Purple Inc. Facebook fan page Friday, July 29 at 12 p.m. CST. Entrants must meet SEMA Feature Vehicle guidelines. ?Vehicles must be unique and aligned with the industry; e.g. race vehicles, custom sport compacts, prototypes, project cars, antiques and classics. Stock vehicles with minor modifications will not be accepted.?
The MaxFilm Send Me to SEMA contest will launch Aug. 1. Royal Purple has been posting facts about their multi-purpose synthetic lubricant MaxFilm since mid-June leading up to the start of the contest. Royal Purple will credential one lucky winner and a guest to the SEMA show where he or she will have the opportunity to explore the SEMA show at their leisure. Each of the contest winners will be invited to a Winner's Dinner, provided Royal Purple wearables for the show and will also have portions of their experience photographed and videotaped.
?We know that our Royal Purple enthusiasts have some of the slickest rides out there, and there's no better place to show off your wheels than the SEMA Show,? said Royal Purple Communications Specialist Marlena Solomon. ?We're looking forward to giving our summer contest winners the ?royal? treatment at the SEMA Show this fall,? she added.
For official contest rules and to enter the Show It Off at SEMA contest, visit the Show It Off at SEMA contest tab on the Royal Purple Inc. Facebook Fan Page. The MaxFilm Send Me to SEMA contest will launch off of the fan page Aug. 1.
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Royal Purple produces synthetic products for all your automotive needs including: engine oils, transmission fluids, gear oil, coolant additives, power steering fluid, chain lubricant, grease, penetrating lubricant, and assembly lube. For more information about Royal Purple or its products, contact Royal Purple Inc., One Royal Purple Lane, Porter, TX 77365, 281-354-8600, www.royalpurple.com.


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Liane Reif
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Liane's Polish-born Jewish parents were married in Vienna, where they lived in a 14-room apartment in a middle-class neighborhood near the Danube River. Liane's father, a dentist, had his office in their home.
1933-39: After Germany annexed Austria in 1938, my father was found dead, a probable suicide. In May 1939, four months before war broke out, my mother booked passage on the St. Louis, a ship bound for Cuba. But Cuban authorities turned the ship back. Along with some other refugees from the ship, my mother and brother and I disembarked in the French city of Boulogne, and were then sent south to Loudun.
1940-44: The Germans invaded France. We soon boarded a train for Limoges, which had not been taken by the Germans. At first we were housed in a stadium used for circus performances, where we slept on the rows of stone bleachers. We had hardly any food; during the course of a day my meals consisted of a little milk, boiled brown lentils, and day-old bread. Occasionally there were potatoes, or an egg. On my sixth birthday my mother brought me the nicest present I'd ever had--a peach and some dried fruit.
In 1941 the Reifs settled in New York, after relatives helped them arrange passage to the United States via Portugal. Liane later earned a doctorate in chemistry.


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Sorry all, I meant to send a note out earlier this week to let everyone know what happened. Got busy and just realized I had not done it.
Had a hard drive go bad on the server. Rather than just die so that other drive in the SW Raid would keep going, it decided to be finicky.
Replaced the drive, rebuilt the array and all is well! Sorry for the outage.


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This program makes up the more acoustic half of WKCR's two blues shows. Tuesday's Just As Bad draws from an extensive library of pre-WWII blues recordings to present a strictly acoustic first set. The second hour features more of a variety, with an emphasis on the blues masters of the post-WWII era. The approach seems to work well, as some listeners claim that they have been listening to the program for all twenty of its years.
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Oscar Pistorius races against a horse [00:52]
Oscar "Bladerunner" Pistorius has raced a horse in Doha and won, the race was part of an effort to promote disability sport in the region.
Oscar Pistorius races a horse at Doha Goals Forum (Dec. 12, 2012) [02:09]
Oscar Pistorius races a horse at Doha Goals Forum (Dec. 12, 2012)
Racing project... Very experimentative! [03:27]
This one was a bit of a mad one. I just love this Dilla instrumental so much! All credit for clips to Racing UK, Channel 4 and attheraces. All credit for music to J Dilla and any affiliated organisations
Melbourne Festival of Racing daily roundup - March 4 [02:50]
Today's video news come from Oaklands Junction on day two of the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale at Oaklands. Hear from CEO Mark Webster about the sale's progress, and find out about key nominations for Super Saturday's feature races including the two $1 million G1 Championship finales -- the Darley Australian Cup and Lexus Newmarket Handicap. Hear from trainers Mark Kavanagh on Australian Cup nominee Super Cool and Mick Price on Saturday's Blamey Stakes contender Dany The Fox.
The Races TV | 1 Mar 2013 | Carlton Draught Port Lincoln Cup and Boag's Lord Reims Stakes [05:27]
The Races TV catches up with jockey Simon Price to preview his Carlton Draught Port Lincoln Cup and Boag's Lord Reims Stakes rides. We also chat to trainer Kylie Huxtable to discuss Waratone's chances in tomorrow's Boag's Lord Reims Stakes at Morphettville.


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Boulder County farmers are dealing with varying levels of flooding, depending on where they're located, but all said that now is a particularly bad time for markets and stands to be shut down.
It's the height of the harvests for most summer crops, including tomatoes, corn and peppers, farmers said. But the rain kept people home from the Boulder County Farmers Market on Wednesday, and Thursday's flooding was making it hard for people to get to farm stands. The Boulder County Farmers Market also has canceled Saturday's markets in Boulder and Longmont.
Mark Guttridge, of Ollin Farms on 95th Street between Longmont and Niwot, said Left Hand Creek runs through the middle of the farm and is "larger than I have ever seen and honestly larger than I ever thought possible -- an incredible amount of water.
"One-hundred-year-old cottonwoods are snapping like toothpicks and washing away," he said. "This week's storms have already put the harvests and markets at a standstill, and now this."
Peter Voles, owner of Oxford Gardens, said he leases a field next to Left Hand Creek near Oxford Road in Niwot. About half the field was under water by midday Thursday.
"If the rain continues, probably the whole field will be under water," he said.
He said the plants can survive for a short time under water, but "more than a couple of days and we're probably in big trouble."
"We just don't know," he said.
Also uncertain of the fate of her crops is Amy Tisdale, who owns Red Wagon Organic Farm at North 63rd Street in Longmont. She said the irrigation ditch overflowed, gushing water into the holding pond that also overflowed.
"There are rivers of water running through our fields and crops," she said. "Many of our crops are under water, and we're not sure if they will survive all of this water."
Robert Munson, of Munson Farms at 75th Street and Valmont Road, said his vegetables are grown on hillsides, so it's wet and muddy but not under water. But, he said, not many customers are coming out to buy corn, tomatoes, green beans and peaches. He said they picked 60 bushels of corn early Thursday morning and that it's "unbelievably good."
"We count on people buying it every day," he said.


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Intellectual Ventures Files Its First Lawsuits; Giant Patent Troll Awakened
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However, Intellectual Ventures has finally stepped up and filed three separate patent infringement cases against nine companies, including Symantec, McAfee, Trend Micro and others. Of course, some of these companies have a history of questionable patent activity themselves... Still, this seems like IV and Nathan Myhrvold stepping things up a notch. Consider it a warning to other tech companies: if you don't agree to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to Intellectual Ventures, the company might sue you too.
That's not how innovation is supposed to work.
Still, perhaps this will convince more people just how problematic our current patent system is today and how we need to move towards fixing it.


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We seems to forget that Aladdin have more mission then just dungeon and the kings. He also has the mission to avert the same world ending disaster that'll be caused by the magicians.
The situation can very much spiral out of control if Aladdin don't do something now, especially when this war carry the same potential to cause the same disaster in the past.
If Alddian don't do anything here, he is betraying his own mission.
|2013-02-18, 03:48
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I think Aladdin recognizes this war as a junction point in history. He can see that if he lets this escalate any further then people are going to die. Each side will pull out bigger and bigger guns. Until the final point where Magnoshutat will probably unleash a doomsday weapon bigger than that nuke cannon they had just shot twice at Reim. At that point there won't be anything left to save. Aladdin can literally feel this that's why he senses the need to act. If only to buy himself more time.
Least that's how I see it.
|2013-02-18, 13:49
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|2013-02-23, 03:47
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|2013-02-23, 03:58
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Location: Auckland, NZ
No. He can't just beat up the Magnostadt weapons then let the Finalis roflstomp their way through the magicians. The very thought that stopping there was the best outcome is ludicrous. Stopping the war in a true sense is going to require dealing with both sides. Non violently if possible of course, but if not..
|2013-02-23, 04:09
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Well, let's just wait and see if he manages to get out of this situation without making things worse.
|2013-02-23, 04:24
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Auckland, NZ
The Eva was not created via black rukh. It's a standard magic item, just hugely upscaled, and runs off magoi the same way all magic tools do. It's just as legit as Reims zergrush 'we have reserves' tactics. You know what does run on black rukh? The black metal vessals it's hinted they have in reserve and will assumably use if they get desperate enough, which the Finalis smashing through sans Aladdin's intervention seems to fit nicely.
|2013-02-23, 05:04
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|2013-02-23, 07:44
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I disagree with you all.
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At best, it's slightly analogous to a child bully saying adults shouldn't interfere in a kids' fight.
|2013-02-23, 08:18
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I don't think he is neglecting his mission. If the Eva hadn't come out then he would still have been loooking for the hidden weapon. Sure that would have most likely mean that the Coups would have broken through the 2nd barrier but at some point he would have joined the fight to try and stop more people dying because then both sides will end up hating one another and then it would ensure black rukh being made and by doing so causing more damage then if he wasn't joining the fight in stopping the war.
|2013-02-23, 16:20
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|2013-02-23, 18:18
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I disagree with you all.
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- who's Solomon to decree what Magi should and shouldn't do? Even if he was, say, the greatest Magi of all time - what right does he have?
- how does "everyone know"? If it was that important that Aladdin not get involved when people are assholes to each other, don't you think Ugo - who probably got his orders directly from the man in question - would have mentioned it? Everything else's just hearsay. You can't even claim they got it from observations of other Magi. Yunan may live like that - sort of - but he's the only one.
|2013-02-23, 20:07
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"You shouldn't be fighting with us, Magi!"
"Because you are a Magi!"
"I'm a human as well."
"But you got a grand mission! This is nothing compared to what you need to do!"
"Contrary, this is exactly what I need to do. Changing the world is a big task for any one person to do, Magi or otherwise. Affecting it, as King Sinbad can is one thing, but he can't change it. You need many people to do that. You all are people as well, why shouldn't you have a voice in how the world is to be changed?"
"But...your Magi duties...!"
"Stopping this war is one of them! 'Guide people to a place of peace'. Doesn't stopping you from killing each other count!? All of you have families, friends, loved ones!
I remember a land that was also ruled by magicians...long long ago. It too was destroyed for not understanding those who did not have magic! You will keep on prepetuating the same cycle, over and over again until someone stops it! Well, I won't let that dark history repeat itself!"
Stopping the war means that the special weapon won't be brought out into play, which will suit Aladdin just fine until he can go find and deal with it. Perpetuating the fighting just increases the chances of it being brought out and killing people, which Aladdin does not want.
A weapon is just a tool, like any other. Stopping the situation that gives the weapon its purpose (before it is brought out) is a better way - you can get rid of the weapon easier afterward and with much less ego involved.
'A Magi shouldn't fight'
Why? Maybe because it is unfair to the opposing side to have a living nuke walking the battlefield? They are a black ship - if they actively joined in on a fight, that's completely unfair and against their Magi creed.
Aladdin is making himself a 'third party', but Mu sees him as being on Mogamette's side since he is fighting against him. Aladdin is, most likely, stopping the attacker and will prevent the defender from making any retalitory attacks.
|2013-02-23, 22:44
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Mushroom Princess
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I don't know why you guys even questioned Aladdin's action. I mean, he is the freaking main character, and he was supposed to do something that he felt right instead of following the system.
Just like Naruto. Naruto goes against the old system of shinobi and want to create a better system to his world. A world without chain of hatred.
I think Aladdin probably will end up create a truly good and happy world that people or nation can live without Magi's help. Just like Alibaba comes out with republic system.
|2013-02-24, 13:41
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Spoiler for new chapter:
Anyway, rather than Aladdin, I'm more interested on what Alibaba's going to do now. Also, it would be pretty cool if the Kou army chooses this moment to make their entrance.
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|2013-02-24, 22:00
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Location: Under the 7 seas
I can't help but wonder if Kou will go all kool aid manon the barriers. I would assume that the Kouha Ren would be able to break through the 1st barrier with out much trouble and then the 2nd would be done by Hakuei Ren & Kougyoku Ren. Still it would be cool to see Hakuryuu Ren in the war and then we could see Alibaba vs Hakuryuu Ren rematch.
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
Clean Plate Club - Baked Salmon
I'm recovering as well. I managed to skirt the flu, but ended up experiencing the thrills of having a cracked molar extracted. Which promptly became infected. Then fate decided to bestow a dry socket on my healing crater. And just for grins, I got to relish the joys of having a bone stick through my gum which of course required another trip to the dentist to get filed down. As you can see, it's been a festival here at Gouda central.Nevertheless, it's not been all bad. I'm always telling my kids to try to look for the good in every situation. Here's my good ... my clothes are much looser on me these days. Being restricted to liquids for a couple of weeks has that effect. Perfect timing before the holidays if you ask me!
Last night, my growling stomach cried out for something a bit more substantial than pureed mush, so I thought a nice, flavorful salmon fillet would be perfect. Now, I typically grill my salmon, however, last night I thought I'd fire up the oven to do double duty ... cook my meal as well as heat up the house. Like Alton Brown, I love multi-taskers!The results were terrific. After dinner, every single plate in my household was completely and totally clean. I mean they all but picked up their plates and licked them. My son, the man-child, had thirds and still wanted more. I served this with amazing oven browned, mashed potato croquettes and also some creamed spinach (only I had the spinach). I guess I'll be making this again.
The trick to baking salmon is to not over-do it. The rule of thumb for baking time is 10 minutes per inch. Well, most salmon fillets that I'm familiar with are never more than an inch, so 10 minutes at 375 is all that's needed to provide you with a moist, tender, flaky result. You know how salmon fillets tend to be thick on one side and thin on the other? Well, this baking preparation does not require you to trim your pieces according to thickness. In fact, I just cut mine into hand sized pieces without trying to cut/sort by thickness. Now, preparing your salmon this way will not bless you with the crispy skin or edges that you get on the grill (which are so yummy); however, this perfectly prepared salmon is a great way to quickly get your meal on the table and definitely still provide a "wow" taste-bud factor.
Quick and easy is the name of the game, here. No marinades, no basting, no saucing, and no flipping. When I said easy, I meant E.A.S.Y.! In fact, the potatoes and spinach I made required more prep work and took longer to make than the fish did. Here we go ...
Baked Salmon
Fresh salmon fillet, skin on one side, cut into hand sized pieces. (I used 1-1/2 filets for 5 people)
Canola Oil
Softened butter, about a heaping teaspoon per number of fish pieces
Herbs to season the butter. I used season salt, ginger, old bay seasoning, garlic salt, onion powder, and Spike.
Heat your oven to 375 degrees, and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Rub oil on both sides of your fish, and season the skin side with salt and pepper. Place skin side down on the foil. Prepare your seasoned butter by mixing your favorite herbs and spices with the softened butter. Smear a heaping teaspoon on top of each piece of fish. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let sit for a couple minutes before plating.Take a bite. Mmm, mmm, mmm! See how beautiful it looks. Isn't it perfect? Just the right blend of spice, salt, and butter. Plus, it's gluten free, too. Baked salmon is now one of my favorites, and reigns supreme in the clean plate club category. Yum! So tell me, what recipes do you make that qualify for the clean plate club?
30 comments:
- Linda said...
I'm happy to see you're back and with a great recipe too! We love fish around here and I'm more of a griller too but I'll have to give this a try as it looks so easy!
- November 14, 2009 at 4:49 PM
- Pam said...
I'm glad everyone is doing better. As I would rather do just about anything than go to a dentist, your dentist tales still has me shivering.
- November 14, 2009 at 5:27 PM
- Marjie said...
Oh, that looks wonderful! I'm so glad to see you back in top form! Ryan somehow didn't spread his flu throughout the household, so we were fortunate!
- November 14, 2009 at 8:59 PM
- Bellini Valli said...
Glad to hear everyone is well on the mend. Salmon is so chocked full of nutrients it is a perfect "recovery" dish and so datn tasty!!
- November 15, 2009 at 4:45 AM
- Mickle in NZ said...
So happy that you're back, and tempting me with food.
I'm guessing that the assorted viruses your Son was fighting off have upset his internal system well and truely. With time it will settle down again. Distressing for you all right now, the Paula cooking will help him back to an equalibrium.
Hope those pets snuggled up to help their significant Humans heal.
Sending care, love and many healing huggles, Michelle and my much loved Zebbycat (he ealps to heal me) xxx and purrrrrumbles
- November 15, 2009 at 4:48 AM
- Grace said...
i don't know that i've ever found fish appetizing, but this is certainly the closest i've come--that last shot is absolutely enticing!
i'm glad that the end of the battle seems to be in sight for your crew (man-child included--i love that you call him that!). :)
- November 15, 2009 at 4:56 AM
- Cathy said...
Hi Paula, I'm so happy to read that you all are feeling better. All your dental problems make me shudder. I hate going to the dentist.
Your oven baked salmon looks heavenly. Sounds like everybody's appetites have returned...a very good sign.
- November 15, 2009 at 6:07 AM
- George Gaston said...
I definitely would be in the 'clean plate club' if this marvelous meal was served to me. It is cooked to perfection!
Glad to hear that your a conquering 'Mount Virus' and look forward to more of your 'clean plate' recipes. Thanks
- November 15, 2009 at 6:12 AM
- noble pig said...
Oh man, I've had the dry socket and was somewhere for 5 days without treatment. I thought I was going to die, worse than the flu anyday. Glad you are back to recovery over there.
- November 15, 2009 at 7:11 AM
- Cheryl said...
I am so glad to see you and am thankful your family is feeling better! I am not a huge fish fan, but I would gobble that up!
- November 15, 2009 at 8:16 AM
- Tatersmama said...
YES! Now I have reason to buy those gorgeous salmon filets at Costco!
I love salmon, but unfortunately with the Old Guy, he's just not as enamoured as I am...
I'm glad that you're all on the mend, but to deal with everything you've had to deal with, and then deal with dental stuff??? Well, we have no doubt now, that you show amazing grace under fire!
- November 15, 2009 at 1:16 PM
- Deborah said...
Oh, my - it sounds like it's been a bit rough around your house! I'm glad everyone, including you, is on the mend! I am a huge salmon lover, so this is right up my alley!
- November 15, 2009 at 6:59 PM
- DayPhoto said...
Oh! You are back! I'm glad. You have been missed very much!
- November 16, 2009 at 10:28 AM
- Pam said...
I am so sorry for your tooth issues - ugh. At least YOU didn't catch the flu too. The salmon looks really delicious.
- November 16, 2009 at 11:14 AM
- The Blonde Duck said...
I'm so glad you're back and everyone is better!!! I'm going to have to try this--we went from grilled to broiled salmon and one day I revolted...I'm starting to miss it again!
- November 16, 2009 at 11:41 AM
- Zupan's Markets said...
Glad to hear the family are back in good health and able to enjoy a tasty, healthy meal from Mom. Isn't it amazing how a little butter + the right seasonings can make a dish come alive?
- November 16, 2009 at 2:35 PM
- Lisa said...
Your salmon looks perfect! Glad to hear you are feeling better. That flu or whatever it is that is making the rounds is no fun. Best wishes to all of your family for a full and speedy recovery!
- November 16, 2009 at 6:23 PM
- Cindy said...
I hope you like the turkey tetrazzini recipe, we just had frozen leftovers from it last night :) My husband reacts like that to bandaids also, he has found that he can use the Curad Sensitive Skin adhesive bandages otherwise his skin does the same thing. Something is mixed in with the adhesive and it's not good!
- November 17, 2009 at 8:34 AM
The salmon looks terrific. However, the proximity of the wet pink salmon to your saga of bones and gums made for dicey reading.
Glad you're on the mend.
- November 17, 2009 at 8:11 PM
- Bridgett said...
Wow, you have been through quite a lot lately! I am so glad to hear you and the family are on the road once again.
- November 19, 2009 at 9:18 AM
- Mediterranean kiwi said...
so glad you are back and cooking
i hope we hear some good news about your man-child too
thinking of you lots...
- November 19, 2009 at 12:35 PM
- dp said...
Glad to hear your family is better. I can only imagine how crazy it was for you during that time. I'm sending positive thoughts for your son. Hope you guys have a good holiday weekend.
- November 23, 2009 at 7:55 PM
- Manggy said...
I'm sending positive thoughts and prayers for your son :) And to you and your teeth as well! I'm glad they were able to accommodate this delicious salmon! :)
- November 27, 2009 at 8:54 AM
- Jan said...
Oooh nasty - I hate the dentist!
That baked salmon looks so good!
- December 5, 2009 at 12:18 AM
- Jason said...
Wow, that looks awesome. I love your blog, keep it up =)
- December 5, 2009 at 12:44 PM
- DayPhoto said...
Paula I wanted to tell you I made your Homemade chicken and rice noodle soup and it was delicious! Since we are a gluten free household with grandchildren also struggling with Celiac's disease your recipes are really a nice addition to the cookbooks I buy.
I also made Chestnut, Quiona Crepes with dried cherries and cottage cheese cream as desert. The whole meal was wonderful!
- December 7, 2009 at 12:57 PM
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- December 11, 2009 at 3:48 AM
- Lo said...
So glad that you're feeling better. I know it's been a long haul -- but it looks like you're eating well!
Don't talk to me about the dentist -- I have three part procedure coming up this month, and I'm NOT looking forward! NOpe, nope.
- December 11, 2009 at 10:39 AM
- Judy said...
The salmon looks great, but I am so sorry for all your tooth troubles. I hate going to the dentist and I really empathize with your pain.
- January 3, 2010 at 11:49 AM
- TasteMyPlate said...
I love salmon made this way! Simple and always tasty :)
Can you tell me how you made your oven browned mashed potatoes? They also look delish!
- January 6, 2010 at 9:14 AM


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