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LOL. Love that last Deadman-at-Arms pic.
LOL. Love that last Deadman-at-Arms pic.
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Where do you get the skeletons????
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they both got a lil too much lightning on that last transformation
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Hey, that's really good. I like it!
Horde Armor Demo-man is AMAZING! I would totally buy that.
...LOL j/k ...go build your own!
Thanks to everyone participating here! (Even if it's only by offering your ideas and comments!) And because you've given me a reason to "play" with my figures!
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Has anyone put all of MAA's armor on Faker?
My son calls this "Naked Man-At-Arms"!
"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 7:12
One minor adjustment, and you get the future King of Castle Grayskull?
love this thread
...so much fun
THE RAW's Fan Art:
The one I want to see (and can't be done currently) is a mash-up of He-Ro and Scare Glow to make a dead He-Ro to bury under that tombstone by Castle Greyskull
Just one little detail I forgot to add... (the armband)
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i actually like the faker armor on he-man and the MAA armor on faker. looks pretty nice.
THIS is what i love about this line!!!!
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As the European Central Bank (ECB) mulls steps to end the euro zone debt crisis, analysts say what's really key is that Germany fully supports the measures – otherwise the ECB's credibility is likely to take a hit, sending markets back into a tailspin.
The importance of this, they argue, was highlighted by a weekend report by Germany's Der Spiegel magazine that the ECB was looking into setting yield thresholds for any moves to buy the bonds of struggling euro zone countries.
The euro initially rallied on Monday after the report but soon gave up those gains after Germany's central bank, the Bundesbank, repeated its opposition to bond purchases and the country's finance ministry said it was not aware of any plans for the ECB to target bond spreads. The ECB also brushed aside the report, saying it was misleading to report on decisions that had not yet been taken.
Gary Dougan, Chief Investment Officer for Asia and the Middle East for Coutts, told CNBC that he believed the ECB should buy the bonds of troubled euro zone states but did not think that Germany, Europe's largest economy, would support the move.
"I think it's very crucial that Germany does back something, otherwise it won't be credible in the markets' eyes," Dougan told CNBC Asia's Squawk Box.
Sam Chandan, Chief Economist at Chandan Economics, agreed, adding that German opposition meant that any measures – such as the one raised in the Der Spiegel article – were unlikely to make much progress.
"The very swift response from Germany really speaks to how decisive it would be, although (German Chancellor Angela) Merkel has ceded some groundfor broad measures, it is unlikely that this kind of program would go through," Chandan told Squawk Box.
The Bundesbank has a significant influence within Germany and on financial markets because of its inflation-fighting credentials. And without tacit approval from Germany, analysts say the ECB would find it difficult to press ahead with measures to end Europe's debt crisis.
Indeed, comments on Friday from Angela Merkel backing strong rhetoric from ECB President Mario Draghi last month underpinned positive sentimentin financial markets towards decisive action. The MSCI World Index, which tumbled 14 percent between late March and early June, has since recovered almost all of the losses – boosted in part by expectations for ECB action.
"The problem is that once they (the ECB) make any kind of commitment they have got to follow through, otherwise their credibility as an institution is at risk and a loss of that credibility would be far more damaging than anything we've seen so far in terms of their ability to contain the crisis," Chandan said.
"It really all becomes contingent upon whether the Germans come on board," he added.
Equity markets have rallied in recent weeks in anticipation that the ECB will take action such as buying the bondsof troubled euro zone states in some form and focus is now turning to key events in September.
Germany's Constitutional Court is due to make a ruling on September 12 on the European Stability Mechanism bailout fund. This verdict is important for the fund to be functional and the ECB has said it wants countries to tap the fund before it buys their bonds.
Dougan at Coutts said that investors looking at the implications of the euro debt crisis should look beyond near-term events.
"I think this (the debt crisis) will roll on for the next 12 months, that's why we're telling investors: you may want to dip in and take profits but out there is a big, big problem which is not resolved yet," Dougan said.
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July 17,2014(ISN) – The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have claimed LHP BRAD MILLS off waivers from the Oakland Athletics. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Blue Jays have designated RHP DECK McGUIRE for assignment. The team will make a corresponding move to the 25-man roster once Mills reports to the team.
MILLS, 29, started three games for Oakland this season, posting a 1-1 record with a 4.41 ERA. He opened the season appearing in 14 games, 12 starts for the Milwaukee Brewers triple-A affiliate in Nashville, posting a 4-2 record with a 1.56 ERA, before being traded to Oakland and joining the Major League team. Originally drafted in the fourth round in 2007 by the Toronto Blue Jays, the 6-0, 188lb. left-handed pitcher has a career record of 4-4 in 18 games, 13 starts with a 6.98 ERA while pitching for Toronto (2009-2011), Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2012) and Oakland (2014).


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First, some background. In order for your bicycle to be "fully reflectorized", you need 10 reflectors: four white ones on each side of both wheels, four amber ones on each side of both pedals, a red one in the back, and a white one in the front. People "in the know" will also mount a red or amber SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) reflector at about headlight level on the back of the bike, since SAE reflectors do a better job than the ones bike stores are allowed to sell (bikes are legally considered toys, and toy stores aren't allowed to sell auto parts).
Both Scott and my bike have these 11 reflectors. Scott and I also have retroreflective yellow ankle cuffs, which keep our pant cuffs out of the chain. We have day-glo chartreuse jackets with a narrow retroreflective band in various places, and gloves with retroreflective patches on them. For lighting, we both have red LED tail lights, and a white bar-mounted front light. Scott's got an LED front light, I've got an incandescent one. Scott, in his effort to mimic a Christmas tree, has also placed reflective stickers on his helmet, and some retroreflective tape with a red LED on his backpack. I don't have a backpack, I use a pannier, which has a retroreflective band on it.
Clearly nobody can accuse us of not making an effort to be seen.
Scott's neighbor showed up early into the shootout, with no reflectors other than his crazy retroreflective jacket, and only a rear tail light. You'll see him on the left in the photos.
So now, without further ado, here are the pictures:
60 feet, from the back, no lights. All of Scott's (on the right) reflectors show up pretty well, but what really struck everyone involved was how vivid our ankle cuffs and my pedals were. They're so bright they overexposed the shot, but trust me when I say they were by far the brightest reflectors. I think my amber reflector is a little more visible than Scott's red one. My puny "meeting the letter of the law" red reflector is practically invisible. Our fancy-pants jackets hardly show up at all, and my pannier didn't reflect a thing. Scott's backpack tape does well.
60 feet, from the back, with lights. Look at that jacket! My (middle) light shows up really well, but I might have had an advantage because I was directly in front of the car. I think the height was also in my favor, though. Scott's (right) light could be better placed, I think. Moving onto the left (traffic) side would be a good start. Once you get past the jacket, Scott's neighbor (left) doesn't have much going for him.
60 feet, from the front, no lights. Scott's (right) helmet stickers are showing up really well but I can't tell where his front reflector is. Mine (middle) is just over the wheel and really shows up well as a result. But once again, they were all dwarfed by the ankle cuffs and my pedal reflectors. Scott's neighbor (left) shows up really well with his crazy jacket but you can't see his bike at all. Let's hope he never brings the wrong jacket to work or gets hot.
60 feet, from the front, with lights. Scott's (right) headlight looks brighter in the photo but the photographers said they were about the same to the eye. I (center) only had one of my two lights turned on, but that's how I ride. From my perspective on the bike, I thought Scott's LED lit up the road better than my incandescent. And again we have Scott's neighbor (left) with his jacket giving our headlights a run for their money. Notice that you can still see the ankle and pedal reflectors, though!
- Scott's neighbor's entire unlit, unreflectored bike
- My pannier
- Scott's rear light (maybe)
- Both headlights
- Ankle and pedal reflectors
- Scott's neighbor's jacket
- Scott's helmet and backpack tape
- My front reflector
I want to caution people not to be overly swayed by that white jacket. If a headlight is turned off or burned out, Scott's neighbor will be the same color as the road: pitch black. It would be a great addition to a full set of reflectors and lights, though.
In the end I'm going to have to claim victory for my assertion that reflectors closer to the headlights will be more visible, while at the same time conceding that Scott's helmet did manage to show up pretty well.
I think the big winners here are the ankle and pedal reflectors, along retroreflective tape, which clearly has very different reflective properties than standard reflectors, even SAE reflectors.
So go get you some reflective ankle cuffs!
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Maybe he can get the 10 games of ineffective-play-after-coming-back-from-a-injury out of the way in Utica......and I hear there is good huntin in those parts .............herb wrote:Aside from the obvious undertone that a message is being sent to Booth, this allows the Canucks to play Archibald, who has played well, a bit more without risking losing Dalpe, Alberts or Weber on waivers.
A note on conditioning assignments: a player who has been on IR can be assigned to the AHL on a conditioning assignment for a maximum of 14 days. So, everyone's favourite player will be back in two weeks or be placed on waivers (unlikely).
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Each set was close with the Lady Bisons losing 25-23 in set one, 25-22 in set two and 25-23 in set three at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center.
Outside hitter Meghan Hinemeyer led the Lady Bisons with 13 kills. Middle hitter Alex Kelly posted a double-double with 12 kills and 12 digs. Libero Katie Rose added 10 digs.
Kelly was named to the All-Tournament team, her second such honor this season.
All three sets were decided late. In set one the game was tied at 22-22. In set two the score was tied the game at 20-20. And in set three the Lady Bisons led 23-22.
Florida International is 5-1. The Lady Bisons are 3-3.
"It was a good battle," said Lady Bisons coach Brandon Rosenthal. "It was what we expected. Unfortunately, we had some things not go our way, but in the end it was all about us and making big plays.
"I thought our players fought real hard. We came up short. There is not a whole lot to say about the match. They know what they have to do. I thought defensively we let up in a couple of spots, but other than that I am happy with the play."
Most of the set losses for the Lady Bisons in the early going have been by two points. Rosenthal knows his team is learning lessons from the close losses.
"They have learned they have to stick to the game plan," said Rosenthal. "The second thing is we have got to make the plays in the end. We can't hope for the other team not to make the play.
"Against a quality opponent you can't sit back on your heels. You have to go for it. We have realized that if we play defense for a whole match, instead of doing it stop and go, we are going to be tough to beat."
Rosenthal praised Kelly, Hinemeyer, setter Stefine "Jake" Pease and Rose for their efforts in the Florida international match.
"Jake and Alex really found a way to make things happen," said Rosenthal. "At times it wasn't the prettiest, but they found a way. And that is what leaders do.
"In our preconference schedule we have realized we can play with whoever we want. It builds a lot of confidence into what we are trying to do with this program."
The Lady Bisons were returning to Nashville from Lawrence, Kan., Saturday afternoon. Sunday will be a day off, but the Lady Bisons will practice on Labor Day in preparation for Tuesday's Atlantic Sun opener at Belmont at 6:30.
"We expect it to be a great crowd over there," said Rosenthal. "We expect them to be up for the match.
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Until its 1996 reissue, this was one of the most obscure of all Lee Morgan Blue Note albums. A transitional effort that finds the trumpeter gradually moving beyond hard bop into more modal music, the date starts out with the surprisingly derivative title cut which is very similar to Eddie Harris' "Listen Here." Of the other selections, "Soulita" has the catchiest melody while Cal Massey's slow ballad "A Baby's Smile" was previously unreleased. While Morgan and his fine rhythm section (pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Reggie Workman and drummer Billy Higgins) are in typically swinging form, Caramba is most notable for featuring the young Bennie Maupin. Sticking exclusively to tenor, Maupin (who would be much more distinctive within a year) mixes together Joe Henderson and Wayne Shorter in winning fashion. Although not essential, this CD is a welcome reissue. ~ Scott Yanow


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1,000th designation of an orphan medicinal product: improving the lives of patients
Over 30 million European citizens suffer from a rare disease. The small numbers of patients affected by a single disease and the fragmentation of knowledge about rare diseases translates into difficulties for people to get the right diagnosis, the right medical advise and the right medicine. In many cases, the medicine they need has not yet been developed. Today's 1000th designation of an orphan medicinal product marks a tremendous success in improving this situation.
Orphan medicines relate to diseases which affect not more than 5 persons in 10.000 in the EU. As a consequence, the economic potential of such medicines is very limited which hampers the development of new medicines.
In response, the EU adopted dedicated legislation in 1999 which provides strong incentives for medicines which have been designated as orphan medicines. They can obtain, under clearly defined conditions, market exclusivity of up to 10 years once they are authorised.
The record number reached today of 1000 designations demonstrates that the legal framework for orphan product designations lives up to its potential: not only does it support research, it also helps identify promising products and bolster their development with the goal of market authorisation. Indeed, these 1000 designations have already led to the authorisation of around 70 orphan medicinal products for the treatment of 62 orphan diseases.
European Commissioner in charge of Health and Consumer Policy, John Dalli, said: "I am committed to helping people with rare diseases obtain appropriate and timely diagnosis, information and care. The EU's legislation on orphan medicinal products has been a great success in providing strong incentives for the development of medicinal products for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of rare diseases. These incentives are key to develop medicines that can make a difference ; the difference between a life of suffering with no adequate medication, or a better life with appropriate treatment."
1. What are rare diseases?
Rare diseases are life-threatening or chronically debilitating diseases of such a low prevalence (affecting not more than 5 persons in 10 000 in the EU) that specific R&D efforts are needed to address them. The diseases can have very different causes, treatments, curability and expected evolution.
2. What is the role of the Regulation on orphan medicinal products?
The Regulation on Orphan Medicinal Products was adopted in 1999 and entered into force in 2000. It addresses the need of incentives for the development and placing on the market of medicinal products for the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of mainly rare conditions. Without such incentives, it is unlikely that medicinal products would be developed for rare diseases as the cost of developing and marketing products for these disorders would not be recovered by sales. The incentives contained in the legislation aim to assist sponsors receiving orphan designations in the development of medicinal products with the ultimate goal of providing medicinal products for the patients.
3. What is the role of support for research and innovation ?
The EU support of research and innovation in the field of rare diseases is important. Rare diseases research projects have been supported for more than two decades through the European Community Framework Programmes for Research and Technological Development.
The EU's investments on rare diseases-related collaborative research is expected to exceed €430 million under the 7th Framework Programme in areas such as natural history, pathophysiology and the development of preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
4. What is the role of the European Medicines Agency?
Prior to obtaining Commission's designation as an orphan medicinal product, applicants (e.g. a pharmaceutical company, a research centre or a university) must submit their application file to the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The agency, through its Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products, conducts a thorough scientific assessment of the products, to determine whether they qualify as orphan medicines, meant to primarily address rare diseases. The Committee's opinions are subsequently sent to the Commission, which takes the final decision about granting the designation and its related incentives. The latter mainly consist in fee reductions or scientific advice from EMA, to help successful applicants pursue their R&D efforts, in view of achieving market authorisation.


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Does anybody know if there are any free lighted tennis courts in Ventura or Oxnard and what time they are lighted till? I just moved to Ventura and can't find any.
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There arent any unfortunately.
Are you a 3.5/4.0 NTRP? Perhaps we can hit together
Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. I'm a 2.5-3.0 right now. Just getting back into it.
Buena High School and Camino Real Park have lights. The courts at Camino are nicer - not sure if it's still free (it used to be). I also found this web site: http://www.tennisround.com/tennis-courts/ca/ventura
Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it. I've gone to both Buena and Camino Real Park at night on the weekends around 8pm and the lights don't work or are not on. Both have them, you're right, but they were not lit.
Camino real charges to use the lights, and its you have to find a guy. Its a real PITA. No other place has lights, I have been searching for almost 3 years. Camarillo is your best bet, they have tons of lit courts for free.
Thanks Dana, I appreciate it. I don't get Camino Real, looks like a nice place to play at night, too bad they don't have it together. Thanks for the recommendation for Camarillo. From my online research looks like it's the only place close to Ventura with free public lighted courts. Open till 9pm according to a Camarillo Park and Rec District employee I emailed yesterday.
It has been a struggle to find lighted courts for free anywhere though if you want to hit sometime in the evening I can get us on base where it is free I am about the same level as you are now and a bit out of it but would like to get back into playing again.
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So in the version 3.0 there's been content updates until now's recent version which is 3.1.2 IOS release. I'm just wondering what the New pocket pets, treasures, and fishes are in the game. I really support the game and i hope nothing but more future content and way more popularity in the community.


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NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released their second regional ranking for the NCAA Division II 2011 season on Tuesday.
The Georgia College Bobcats sit at No. 10 in the Southeast Region Poll, the same slot they held in week one. The Peach Belt Conference (PBC) put three teams in the top-10 this week. PBC foes UNC Pembroke and Columbus State University are placed at No. 4 and No. 8, respectively.
The Conference Carolinas is dominating the Southeast Region, holding four spots including the top-three. Queens University (N.C.) takes the top spot, King College sits at two and Mount Olive College rounds off the top-three.
The Bobcat men compete again Oct. 8 at Augusta State University.
The Georgia College Department of Athletics, two-time winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at www.twitter.com/BobcatSports and www.facebook.com/gcbobcats for up-to-the-minute spports, and visit www.GCBobcats.com for more information, and to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GC Athletics Hall of Fame.


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http://gematsu.com/2014/01/aksys-games-localizing-mind-zero-gamestop-leaksPardon the necrobump, but hey! Remember this Persona knockoff? Turns out somebody thought it was a good idea to localize it (and someone else agreed).
Why do bad things happen to good localizers?Same sensation came over me for a few of XSeed's "greatest sh*ts" (the Ragnarok DS and it seems Valhalla Knights 3).
Is it just a poor copy of Persona or actually a bad game? I am a fan of dungeon crawlers so still kind of looking forward to it. The vita could do with a few more rpgs that are not ports anyways.


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Long before the Kalamazoo Growlers, before the Kalamazoo Kings or the Kalamazoo Kodiaks, even before the infamous Kalamazoo Lassies, or crack local teams sponsored by Checker Motors, Gibson, Shakespeare, and the Sutherland Paper Company, a thriving batch of nineteenth century independent and semi-pro teams helped put Kalamazoo in the forefront of organized baseball across the state and beyond.
From the 1850s, teams composed of local and regional millworkers, factory workers, cigar makers, printers, bankers and store clerks formed intense rivalries among themselves and with teams from surrounding communities. Three decades later, Kalamazoo was a state league contender, topping the Ohio State League in 1887 with a 73-34 record. When league owners revived the Michigan State League in 1895, Kalamazoo managed to capture a third place finish against such rivals as the Battle Creek Adventists, the Jackson Jaxons, and the Lansing Senators.
Among Kalamazoo's finest local independent teams during the 1890s were those sponsored by town merchant and future mayor, Samuel Folz. Under the management of Ed Mayo, the "Folz nine" would consistently take on many of the local and regional contenders with a roster made up of the area's leading players. Among them were the notorious Ganzel brothers.
Charles Ganzel, Sr. (1837-1916) and his wife, Elizabeth (Lassman) Ganzel (1840-1911), brought their family to Kalamazoo from Wisconsin in 1887, and remained residents for nearly three decades. Charles worked as a carpenter for Ihling Brothers & Everard, a prominent local printing and office supply firm, while Elizabeth cared for the couple's ten children; five girls and five boys.
On Thanksgiving Day in 1906, members of the Ganzel family gathered in Kalamazoo to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ganzel, Sr. The 1906 anniversary brought together more than fifty family members from all corners of the globe—ten children, 38 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, including all five of the Ganzel sons; Fred, Charlie, George, Joe, and John. These five sons (plus at least one grandson) would come to be known as Michigan's "First Family" of baseball, indeed some of the most well known and highly respected sports heroes of their day.
The eldest of the Ganzel brothers was Fred Ganzel, born in Ohio about 1859. Fred was a farmer by trade, and is said to have played a great deal of independent ball for many years before joining the majors. But during his first season with the Philadelphia Nationals in 1880, Fred sprained his ankle and was forced into retirement before ever becoming a major league contender.
At the time of the 1906 family reunion, Fred had been living in Hawaii and later New Guinea, and had not been home for twenty years. But soon thereafter, Fred moved to Kalamazoo where he lived and worked with his father as a carpenter for Ihling Brothers & Everard. Fred Ganzel remained a local resident until at least 1922, and evidently helped provide care for his aging parents. Fred passed away on 6 August 1928, and is buried at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle, WA.
"…one of the greatest catchers the world has ever produced…"
—Kalamazoo Gazette, 24 June 1906
Born 18 June 1862 in Waterford, Wisconsin, Charlie Ganzel, like his older brother, played several years of independent ball throughout the Midwest.
Charlie made his major league debut on 27 September 1884, at the age of 22, as first baseman and change catcher for the St. Paul Apostles (White Caps) (Union Association). The following year, Charlie signed with the Philadelphia Quakers (Phillies) (National League), where he became a full-time catcher until 1886.
Charlie was purchased by the Detroit Wolverines (National League) after the start of the 1886 season, and soon gained a favorable reputation as a solid catcher with a good arm. Charlie remained with the Wolverines for three seasons (1886-1888), earning 113 runs and a .260 batting average.
With Charlie Ganzel catching*, the Detroit team took the 1887 National League championship, and then went on to win its first ever World Championship (now called the World Series) the same year, beating the St. Louis Browns ten games to five. "I think that the Detroit champion team of 1887 was the best team ever got together," said Charlie in a 1904 interview. He was given a commemorative watch to mark the 1887 championship, something he treasured as a family heirloom for the rest of his life.
"In 1887 we did not know in Detroit what a sacrifice hit meant. It was a case of smash, bang, fire away at the first thing that came along."
—Charlie Ganzel, Detroit Free Press, 31 January 1898
*According to Joe Gonsowski, a 19th century Detroit collector, "Bennett was considered the team's prime catcher but injury kept him from playing as many games as Charlie in 1887. Charlie was well loved and deservedly so, but Bennett was the city's favorite player and considered the team's best player most years. When Detroit returned to play major league ball, it was played at 'Bennett Park,' named in his honor."
"Charlie Ganzel was by long odds Boston's biggest find.— Boston Globe"
— Kalamazoo Telegraph, 10 August 1889)
At the end of the 1888 season, Charlie and three others were sold to the Boston Beaneaters (today's Atlanta Braves) for $25,000, reportedly the highest amount ever paid at the time for four players. Charlie remained Boston's catcher for nine consecutive seasons, including the famous 1889 pennant race against the world champion New York Giants (said to be one of the most exciting seasons in baseball history).
His career also included four National League championships (1891, 1892, 1893 and 1897) and one World Series championship (1892).
Charlie and his wife, Alice, had a daughter and five sons, four of which were said to be remarkable ball players. Charlie's son, Foster ("Babe"), went on to become a career ballplayer and a daunting major league contender. On occasion, Charlie would return to Kalamazoo to visit with family and friends, and happily lend a glove at local fraternal and independent games.
"The ball teams from the K. of P. lodges Nos. 170 and 25 met at Lake View park yesterday afternoon for the third and last game of the season for a supper. Mr. Charles Ganzel of the Boston's, who is a member of 25 appeared in a Boston uniform and did some fine ball playing."
—Kalamazoo Gazette, 20 October 1894
Charlie retired from the major leagues in 1897 to manage a shirt factory in Boston, but continued coaching and playing in the minor leagues around New England until his death in 1914 in Quincy, Massachusetts, at the age of 51.
"...in his day... one of the best semi-professional backstops and batters in this part of Michigan."
—Kalamazoo Telegraph, 5 November 1906
Born about 1865, catcher and third baseman George Ganzel began his professional career in 1887 with two seasons of independent play in Minneapolis, followed by six seasons with the majors, including teams in Winnipeg, Washington, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Hoping to retire and start a family, George rejoined his family in Kalamazoo in 1894, where he played third base for the local Folz "nine."
George's hiatus from professional play, however, would be rather short-lived. In 1895, George joined the Port Huron Marines (Michigan State (minor)(B) League), then shifted to the Roanoke Magicians (Virginia State (minor)(B) League). The following year, he joined the New Castle Salamanders (Interstate (minor)(C) League) along side his brother, John, then briefly returned to the Saginaw Lumbermen (Michigan State (D) League) in 1897 (along with his brother Joe), before finishing out the season with the Minneapolis Millers (Western (A) League). At the time of the 1906 family reunion, George was managing and playing first base for a team in Flint.
George married Miss Etta Huehne of Chicato in 1897 and remained a Kalamazoo resident, where he worked as a machinist for William E. Hill & Company until his death in January 1928 at the age of 62.
"Joe Ganzel was a stellar first baseman…"
—Kalamazoo Telegraph-Press, 23 June 1911
Born in Racine, Wisconsin, on 28 December 1868, Joseph Ganzel (like his brothers) played many years of independent league ball locally and around the region. Though never with the majors, Joe spent his formative years playing independent ball in Kalamazoo. In 1893, he organized a Kalamazoo Y.M.C.A. team (Joe played first base, his brother John played shortstop), and he played first base for the 1894 Folz team.
In 1895, Joe made the move to Waterbury, Conneticut, then returned to Michigan for a few weeks of resort league play in Petoskey before ultimately becoming captain of the Port Huron team. Joe joined the Saginaw Lumbermen (Interstate (C) League) as a first baseman the following year, and remained through the club's switch to Michigan State (D) League in 1897. Saginaw fans affectionately called him "Pop." For the 1898 season, Joe moved to New Castle, Pennsylvania, and joined the Quakers (Interstate (B) League), then returned to Michigan to join the Grand Rapids Furniture Makers (Springfield Wanderers/Columbus Senators) in 1899.
Joe Ganzel's team at Petoskey is the hardest hitting club in northern Michigan.
—Kalamazoo Telegraph, 21 May 1895
In 1900, he captained an independent team in Ionia, then moved to the Northern-Copper Country (independent)(C)League in 1901. In 1902, Joe re-joining the Michigan State (D) League, playing for the Lansing Senators and Grand Rapids Colts (with his brother, John). During the 1903 season, Joe played for an independent team in Petoskey, then back to Grand Rapids in 1904.
During the 1905-07 seasons, Joe returned to the minors, both as a first baseman and manager for the Battle Creek Crickets (Southern Michigan (D) League), the Flint Vehicles (Interstate (C) Association), Mt. Clemens Bathers (Southern Michigan (D) League) and the Grand Rapids Wolverines.
Joe later became a pastor in Milford, Michigan, where he lived with his wife until his death in 1960.
"…one of the best first basemen the country has ever produced."
—The Washington Post, 1 July 1906
In 1894, Sam Folz hired Joe Ganzel to play first base and George Ganzel to catch for the independent Kalamazoo team during the upcoming season. At times, Folz also enlisted the elder Ganzels' twenty-year-old kid brother John to play shortstop. According to the Kalamazoo Gazette, "the general fine playing" of the Ganzel brothers "was particularly noticeable" as the Folz team took on La Grange (IN) for the season opener at Lake View Park before a crowd of more than one thousand. Little did the locals realize that during the years ahead, John would go on to become a formidable first baseman for several major league teams and arguably one of Kalamazoo's most famous athletes.
Born in 1874, "Big Jawn" Ganzel began his professional career in 1895 with the Newcastle, Pennsylvania, Iron and Oil League. His first big break came on 21 April 1898, when John made his major league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates (National League). His first stint with the majors would be short lived, however. After logging fifteen games with just five runs and a less-than-stellar .113 average, John was sold to the Detroit franchise (Western (later American) League) a month later.
In 1900, after spending a year with Kansas City (American League), John was traded (in exchange for three other players) to the (National League) Chicago Orphans (Cubs), where he racked up 78 games and a far better .275 average.
In January 1901, John was again traded (along with Ned Garvin and Sammy Strang) to the (National League) New York Giants in exchange for Jack Doyle. John finished the 138 game season with 42 runs and a .215 average.
"Ganzel's batting was a feature, his home run being a long drive."
—Chicago Daily Tribune,
12 May 1903
In 1903, John's major league career finally took off when he inked a three year contract with the New York Highlanders (Yankees).
In fact, John was responsible for the Highlanders' first ever triple play on 5 May 1903, and is also credited with hitting the Highlanders' first ever home run just a week later on May 11 in Detroit before a crowd of five thousand, just 17 games into the inaugural season.
John finished the 1903 season with 62 runs, 3 home runs, 71 RBIs and a .277 average.
In 1905, John assumed ownership of the Grand Rapids Orphans (Central League) while still playing for New York. In the spring of 1906, John purchased his own release from New York for $3,000, returned to West Michigan, and continued to manage the Grand Rapids Wolverines.
In 1907, John returned to the majors for two years with the Cincinnati Reds, initially as a first-baseman (chalking up 135 hits and 61 runs for the 1907 season), then as manager of the club in 1908, the National League's Unforgettable Season...
"Tales of great feats of old-time ball players, who were always performing marvelous stunts in the last half of the ninth inning, were blotted from the memories of several thousand enthusiasts at League Park yesterday, when big John Ganzel, with the bases clogged and the contest nearly over, leaned heavily on one of George Wiltse's offerings and laced a lovely homer to the left-field corner. The tender footsies of Kane, Lobert and Mitchell pressed the pan in rapid succession, followed by the Captain's generous hoof, hot from its fast trip around the sacks. Ganzel's great drive cinched a victory... A man who can crack out such a hit, with the bases full, is entitled to all the candy, cigars, booze, household goods and other paraphernalia that comes to the four-base hitter on the home lot."
—Jack Ryder, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 May 1908
After retiring from the majors, John continued to play for and manage several minor league ball clubs. In 1909, John made the switch to Rochester, New York, where he played first base and managed the Rochester Bronchos (Eastern League) for three seasons (1909-11), then continued for four more years as the Rochester club moved to the International League. John also managed the Federal League's Brooklyn Tip-Tops in 1915, then spent three years (1917-19) with the Kansas City Blues (American AA Association). At one point, John was the highest paid minor league manager in the nation, earning $7,000 per season and a share of the profits. In 1938, he headed the Florida State League Orlando Senators, where he remained until his retirement in 1952.
John Ganzel passed away in Orlando in 1959 at the age of 84. Family and friends staged at Ganzel family reunion during a Yankees game in May 2003 to honor John's legacy and commemorate the 100th anniversary of John Ganzel's first ever home run for the New York team. In 2013, family members were honored as John Ganzel was inducted into the Rochester Red Wings Hall of Fame.
For the Ganzel family, the baseball "gene" it seems was certainly not limited to a single generation. Born 22 May 1901, Foster Pirie "Babe" Ganzel was Charlie Ganzel's son. Babe followed closely in his famous father's footsteps, although his debut in the majors came more than a dozen years after his father's death. In fact, the Ganzels still hold the record for the longest gap between major league debuts by a father and son—Babe's debut came 43 years after his father's. Babe was named after his dad's best friend, Elmer Foster, another early great and fellow teammate of Charlie's in St. Paul during the 1884 season.
A well respected outfielder, Babe began his career in 1922 with the Evansville Evas (Illinois-Indiana-Iowa (minor)(B) League), then spent four seasons (1924-1927) with the Birmingham Barons (Southern Association)(A league).
Babe Ganzel made his major league debut in 1927 with the Washington Senators, where he remained for two seasons, earning a .311 batting average and one home run. Babe returned to the minor leagues in 1928 and went on to play four seasons for the Louisville Colonels (American Association) (AA league), followed by four seasons with the Minneapolis Millers, where he hit 23 home runs and led the American Association with 143 runs batted in during the pennant-winning 1932 season. Between 1937 and 1941, Babe managed in Selma and Gadsden, Alabama, and finally Jacksonville, Florida. Ganzel spent his retirement years in Jacksonville until his death in 1978 at the age of 76.
"While piloting Selma, fans heckled [Babe] because his players seldom bunted. Ganzel figured he'd show the fans, so he ordered the first nine batters in a game to bunt. All nine reached base."
—The Sporting News, February 1978
A career highlight for Babe Ganzel was documented in a letter written to some family members during his later years. Ganzel fondly recalled playing in center field at Yankee Stadium on 30 September 1927 when Babe Ruth swatted his record 60th home run over the "other" Babe's head. (Babe Ruth was the first player ever to hit 60 home runs in a single season.) Seems that even a Ganzel couldn't stop the "great one."
Like many of our Local History essays, this article is by no means a definitive study; rather it may be viewed as a work-in-progress. If you have new information, corrections, or items to share, please contact the author or the Local History Room.


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The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, at 6 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.
The link for the board agenda is available online at LoneStar.edu/board the Monday prior to the meeting. For more information, contact Jed Young, Executive Director of Communications, at 832.813.6521.
Lone Star College has been opening doors to a better community for more than 40 years. Founded in 1973, LSC remains steadfast in its commitment to student success and credential completion. Today, with almost 83,000 students in credit classes, and a total enrollment of more than 95,000, Lone Star College is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the nation. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., is the chancellor of LSC, which consists of six colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Tomball and LSC-University Park, seven centers, LSC-University Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online.


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Art for Japan
Tomorrow afternoon from 2 to 7 p.m., the students of the Ross School on Goodfriend Drive will hold an art sale. They plan to donate 100 percent of their proceeds to the Japanese Red Cross Society, to aid Japan in rebuilding the disaster-affected prefectures.
Peconic Family Fun
Kids 5 to 10 can learn about water management, agricultural sustainability, recycling, and environmental stewardship during a Peconic Family Fun Day at the Children's Museum of the East End in Bridgehampton on Saturday.
The free event, which runs from 10 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, is co-sponsored by the Group for the East End, the Peconic Land Trust, and the South Fork Natural History Society, which has a museum across the street from CMEE.
There will be games, a live touch tank, arts and crafts and seed-planting stations, and food. Nature walks will be offered at the South Fork Natural History Museum.
Also at the SoFo museum, at 1 p.m. that day, Barbara Blaisdell will show kids how to use binoculars. Reservations are required for this program.
Audience Choice
Improv 4 Kids, the educational and outreach arm of the improvisational comedy troupe Eight Is Never Enough, will entertain children at the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor on Saturday at 3 p.m.
Kids should put their thinking caps on now: The group will perform on-the-spot sketch and musical comedy scenes based on suggestions from the audience. Justin Bieber at the royal wedding? Sponge Bob meets the first lady? It's your call.
The show is geared toward children 4 and older. Tickets cost $15 for those under 14, $20 for adults. There will also be V.I.P tickets offered at $35 each. They come with choice seats and an after-party featuring sliders and chips from Bay Burger.


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Tribute to Andy Griffith
For generations he entertained millions of families in front of their Television sets, sending positive messages while making us laugh at the same time. As a child I watched what seemed like every episode of the Andy Griffith Show, yet when I sit down to watch it now, it seems like it's the first time seeing it all over again.
I was a fan of his show Matlock as well, bringing his old fashioned, witty humor to crime scenes, murder mysteries and the court room. I was like most the new generations, having only seen Andy Griffith as a Sheriff and a Lawyer. I'm very interested in going back and checking out his earlier work, and after seeing his impressive list on IMDB you can't deny he had a wonderful carrier, full of great Films, TV and Theatre.
I'm thankful that I was brought up watching a show like this, of course I was exposed to just about everything a kid was allowed to watch, but Andy always made you feel at home and you could really learn a thing or two, like it or not TV shapes millions of households. Kids pickup of how people treat one another by watching TV, It's so awful to think what's on TV now compared to a couple generations ago. TV Land it is!
I'm going to include a few video clips, some rare ones, hopefully they'll be up for a while, Enjoy!
Andy Griffith-What's My Line
"The first of four mystery guest appearances by Andy Griffith between 1958-1967. This episode originally aired on 22 June 1958."
Andy Griffith sings TV Show Theme Song
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Date: January 24, 2014
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Fictitious Cashier's Checks of The Bank of Crossville, a Branch of the First National Bank of Pikeville, Pikeville, Tenn.
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The countertop was installed, as was the range, sink, and the oven. The faucet looks a little big for the sink, but we didn't have a lot of choice there. I wish we could have had a bigger sink, but then I'd be left with no counter space to work on. It was a trade-off. Another trade-off is having a seam in the counter. At least it was able to be slipped under the sink edge, which was not ideal, but left my prep area seamless. Custom sized countertops are pricey.
We like how the dishwasher has a unified front and we love all the drawers (even though they are a pain to put together)!
The oven is looking good too. All the new appliances are so high tech looking and I'll have to spend a week reading all the new manuals and figuring out what button does what!
I think the weirdest thing is that we OWN the kitchen. We rent the apartment, but we own everything that isn't a wall or window in the kitchen room. We even own the flooring. This morning we were saying how we'll probably invest in better dishwasher soap now, ha! Whenever we move out, we can take the kitchen sink with us if we want. So weird! So German!


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If travels to Southeast Asia, Africa, or even Florida are in your immediate future, take the time to prepare yourself against mosquito-borne illnesses. Mosquitoes thrive in warm climates, and some may carry viruses that can be passed to humans through their bites. Here is a rundown of mosquito-borne diseases you should be aware of when planning your next trip.
Several mosquito-borne diseases can cause a severe condition called encephalitis, which is an inflammation of the brain. An infected person may first experience flu-like symptoms, such as headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. In some cases, there may not be any symptoms.
If the condition worsens, it can lead to nerve damage, coma, seizures, long-term disability, and death. For most forms of encephalitis, there is no treatment. Care is given to ease symptoms.
Below are some forms of mosquito-borne encephalitis:
West Nile Virus
West Nile virus has been reported in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. Mosquitoes spread the virus to humans from feeding on infected birds. Symptoms are similar to the flu.
Symptoms may progress to memory loss, difficulty walking, or muscle weakness. There is no treatment for West Nile virus. Care is given to ease symptoms.
Dengue Fever
Several viruses carried by the Aedes aegypti mosquito cause dengue fever. Dengue fever is commonly reported in tropical urban areas in Asia, South America, Central America, North America, Africa, as well as the South Pacific and Caribbean. Fever is the main symptom, along with at least 2 of the following:
- Headache
- Pain in the back of the eyes
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Muscle or joint pain
- Flushed face
- Rash
- Sudden bleeding
A more severe form of the disease can cause:
- Massive blood loss through bleeding
- Shock
- Organ damage
Symptoms are treated with rest, fluids, and pain medications.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever occurs in tropical cities, towns, and villages of Africa and South America. It spreads from an infected human to other humans by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Symptoms include:
- Fever
- Chills
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Backache
- Vomiting
Symptoms can progress to:
- Hepatitis
- Shock
- Bleeding
- Liver and kidney failure
Treatment includes rest, fluids, and pain medications.
Rift Valley Fever
Rift valley fever is a condition found in parts of eastern and southern Africa where cattle and sheep are raised. The condition has also been reported in sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. It most often occurs after heavy rainfall or flooding. Humans contract the virus from a mosquito that has fed on an infected animal. Symptoms include:
- Fever
- Weakness
- Back pain
- Backache
- Extreme weight loss
More severe symptoms include:
- Fever with shock or hemorrhage
- Eye diseases
- Inflammation of the brain
There is no standard treatment. Recovery usually takes a few days to a week.
Unlike other mosquito-borne diseases, malaria is caused by a parasite, not a virus. Malaria has been reported in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The disease is spread by the Anopheles mosquito. Symptoms are similar to the flu.
Severe symptoms may include:
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizure
- Coma
- Blood problems, such as anemia
- Blood in the urine
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a severe inflammation of the lungs
- Low blood pressure
- Kidney failure
- Low blood sugar
Antimalarial drugs are used to treat malaria by killing the parasite.
Ways to Protect Yourself
Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travelers' Health website for updates on travelers' health concerns in various countries. Also, visit a travelers' health clinic or talk with your doctor to find out if vaccinations or other preventive measures are required before travel.
Two common methods of protection are the yellow fever vaccine and antimalarial medications. Antimalarial medications can be prescribed at a travel clinic or by your doctor and must be started up to 2 weeks before your trip. They are also taken during and after your trip. Yellow fever vaccination is usually available only at a travel clinic and has to be completed 10-14 days prior to travel to be effective. Be sure to plan ahead to get these before you travel.
When you are at your destination, take the following steps:
- Avoid or limit outdoor activity during peak exposure times. Mosquitoes are active and biting at all times. They are especially active at dawn, dusk, and in the evenings.
- Avoid areas where there are outbreaks. Be aware of areas where outbreaks are common. Avoid travelling to places where there are active epidemics. If you have to travel to these areas, make sure you are prepared in case of exposure. Updates are available on the CDC travel webpage.
- Stay out of vegetated areas and grassy areas.
- Apply repellent to exposed skin. Look for active ingredients, like DEET or picaridin, which provide long-lasting protection against mosquitoes and other insects. Other types of repellents include EPA-registered products that have oil of lemon eucalyptus, PMD (the man-made version of oil of lemon eucalyptus), or IR3535.
- Wear protective clothing. Keep mosquitoes from making contact with your skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts that are tucked into your long pants, socks, boots or other closed shoes, and a hat.
- Wear repellent on your clothing. Add an extra layer of protection to your clothes, shoes, and gear by applying repellents or insecticides (like permethrin). Re-apply after washing clothes.
- Check the screens on the doors and windows. Look for small holes and gaps in the screens. If you notice any problems, repair them yourself or ask someone to help you.
- Put up a net. Your sleeping area should have screens or be air-conditioned. If not, put up nets around your bed. The nets should reach the floor. If they do not, tuck the ends into your mattress. Spray the net with repellent or insecticide. Pretreated nets are also available.
- Remove stagnant water. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant water. That's why it is so important to get rid of water that has collected around the property. Even small containers, like jars and cans, can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
- Reviewer: Michael Woods, MD, FAAP
- Review Date: 03/2017 -
- Update Date: 03/23/2015 -


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Study: One in 10 Young Gamers Could Become Pathological Addicts
Jan 18, 2011 2:39 PM PT
Frantic parents concerned about their children's digital habits have found a new ally in the form of a study by U.S., Hong Kong and Singapore researchers, published in the latest issue of the journal Pediatrics.
Roughly 10 percent of young video gamers suffer a pathological addiction to their games, the research team found.
"We aimed to measure the prevalence and length of the problem of pathological video gaming or Internet use, to identify risk and protective factors, and to identify outcomes for individuals who become or stop being pathological gamers," explained study co-author Albert Liau, Ph.D., a psychology researcher at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University.
Video game addiction is similar to other addictive behaviors, the study found, "demonstrating that it can last for years and is not solely a symptom of co-morbid disorders," explained Hong Kong Polytechnic University health and social sciences professor Timothy Sim, Ph.D.
"I absolutely think these findings are significant," said Eitan Schwarz, M.D., a child psychiatrist at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and author of Kids, Parents & Technology: A Guide for Young Families.
"There's no doubt that interactive technologies have a profound effect on us," Schwarz told TechNewsWorld.
Other experts interpreting the findings urge caution, however.
"We need to be very careful throwing around terms like 'addiction' when discussing behavioral activities, and not the ingestion of substances," said Western Connecticut State University psychology professor Shane Murphy, who authored a 2007 study on social online games for the Journal of Media Psychology.
"While the overuse of video game play is a cause for serious concern, it is probably better understood as an example of impulse-control disorder," Murphy told TechNewsWorld.
Singapore, Too
Known as a strict society where chewing gum is banned and youthful misbehavior can merit caning -- a harsh spanking with a rattan cane -- Singapore doesn't seem a natural laboratory to study addictive pastimes among children.
The Pediatrics study, however, sampled 3,034 Singaporean children in grades 3, 4, 7 and 8 over two years, measuring "several hypothesized risk and protective factors for developing or overcoming pathological gaming," explained the study's principal investigator, Iowa State University psychology professor Douglas Gentile.
Factors sampled included weekly amounts of game play, impulsivity, social competence, depression, social phobia, anxiety and school performance.
Despite Singapore's strict standards, "the prevalence of pathological gaming was similar to that in other countries -- roughly 9 percent," Gentile explained. His team also identified several pathological gaming risk factors: greater amounts of gaming, lower social competence and greater impulsivity.
As in the case of alcoholism and drug addictions, depression, anxiety, social phobias and lower school performance "seemed to act as outcomes of pathological gaming," he noted.
Inescapable Immersion
Microsoft's launch of Avatar Kinect at this year's Consumer Electronics Show -- and all the hype about new motion-sensing video games -- suggests that gaming technologies are likely to become even more addictive.
"The overall experience of being able to talk to the device, wave your hand to do this or that, and to see a realistic representation of yourself is very engaging," Iowa State University management information systems professor Brian Mennecke told TechNewsWorld. Mennecke, who was not involved in the Pediatrics study, researches social and team interactions in virtual worlds.
"What happens is that people often 'suspend disbelief' and immerse themselves cognitively in the environment," he explained. "[Avid gamers] will tell you that they, in a sense, become one with the environment."
That's the premise of James Cameron's "Avatar" and may be the prelude to the kind of addiction Conrad Aiken so eloquently described in his classic short story, "Silent Snow, Secret Snow": the inescapable immersion.
Citing recent robotics studies by MIT researcher Sherry Turkle, Northwestern's Schwarz maintained that "an interactive technology, if interactive enough, can become compellingly addictive."
So addictive, in fact, that physical manifestations can occur.
"At the extreme, avid gamers will 'wake up' after playing and note their body is sore, they are thirsty, etc.," ISU's Mennecke explained. "Because they were so immersed in the virtual world, they could ignore their body's stimuli telling them about their real circumstances."
Though games like Kinect "are often focused on real world physical activity," Mennecke noted -- observing that when he plays Kinect Adventure for 20 minutes, he is physically tired -- the downside is as ISU's Gentile and team predict: "addiction and sedentary behavior."
Regardless of how it's labeled -- as addiction, compulsion, or obsession -- WCSU's Murphy said the problem is likely to remain limited.
"I recently completed a major study of the motivations and experiences of video game players which suggests that the concern with frequent out-of-control play is limited to a small subset of gamers," he pointed out. "As is often the case with emerging technologies, the fears and worries of some researchers often are more reflective of their own anxieties than of a real issue with the vast majority of gamers."


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I watched the brief trailer below and want to see more - it is raw, artistic, and different. David is currently looking for support and funding - for more information go to: http://www.officetoocean.com/.
Just hope that David stays true to the dream and not the work / money / industry...too many have been tainted by their self-proclaimed "passion" for sharks.


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Catt's radio career began in Pulaski, Tennesse in 1973 and has included stints in Phoenix, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Greensboro, Birmingham, and others. He also programmed a chain of video music television stations, including "BET's Video Soul" and developed eight perspective channels for Sirius Satellite Radio. During his 20+ year tenure on the Gulf Coast, he has been voted "Best Radio Personality" seven times, awarded over a dozen gold and platinum albums for introducing new artists such as Melissa Etheridge, Tracy Chapman, and Bruce Hornsby, and nominated for several national level radio programming awards. Catt's passion for audio has been supplemented by endeavors in the visual arts as well. Publishing through "Cattprints" his work has been seen on the cover of compact discs and books, on billboards and television, in magazines and many other printed media.


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You can take control of your health with Medicare's preventive & screening services. Get free screenings to detect cancer early, when treatment works best. Preventing and stopping the progress of chronic diseases improves your health and quality of life. It also helps Medicare spend less on long-term illnesses that could have been prevented.
If you have Medicare, you can get the following screenings:
- Colorectal cancer screenings – four different screenings to detect colon and rectal cancers, each is covered as needed for all people age 50 and older
- Prostate cancer screenings – covered for all men age 50 or older
- Mammograms – screenings to detect breast cancer, covered for all women age 40 or older
- Pap test and pelvic exams – screenings to detect cervical and vaginal cancers, covered for all women
- Smoking cessation counseling – help quitting smoking, to help prevent lung, throat, and other cancers; covered for all people who use tobacco
Call your doctor's office to set up your yearly preventive visit, where you can ask about any risk factors that may affect you, and schedule your preventive screenings. Your doctor can also help you keep track of when you should get screenings and which kinds are right for you.


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Google is developing an online publishing platform where people can write entries on subjects they know, an idea that's close to Wikipedia's user-contributed encyclopedia but with key differences.
The project, which is in an invitation-only beta stage, lets users create clean-looking web pages with their photo and write entries on, for example, insomnia. Those entries are called "knols" for "unit of knowledge" Google said.
Google wants the knols to develop into a deep repository of knowledge, covering topics such as geography, history and entertainment.
Google's project will have to catch up with Wikipedia, which includes more than seven million articles in 200 languages. Anonymous users constantly update Wikipedia entries in an ever-growing online encyclopedia that's edited by a network of vetted editors.
But Google asserts that the web's development so far has neglected the importance of the bylined author.
"We believe that knowing who wrote what will significantly help users make better use of web content," wrote Udi Manber, vice president of engineering, on the official Google blog.
Google said anyone can write about any topic, and repetition of entries on the same subjects is beneficial. Google will provide the web hosting space, as well as editing tools.
Contributors can choose whether to let Google place ads on the knols. Google said it will give the contributors a "substantial" portion of the revenue generated by those ads. While Wikipedia lacks ads, keyword advertising has underpinned Google's growth.
Entries can't be edited or revised by other people, in contrast to Wikipedia. However, other readers will be able to rank and review others' entries, which will then be interpreted by Google's search engine when displaying results.
The concept of peer-reviewed information is nothing new and is implemented in different ways on various websites. Yahoo, for example, has an "Answers" feature where users can ask questions, and the response is ranked on quality. Also, most blogs have forms where readers can comment on the author's entry.
Despite those other formats, Google probably feels that "a service like Knol might be necessary to stay competitive," wrote Danny Sullivan, editor in chief of Search Engine Land, in a review.


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Crime Doesn't Pay. Crime Solvers Does.
Fairfax County Crime Solvers is a community non-profit program that uses YOUR Crime Solving ANONYMOUS tips to help solve crime!
What's even better is your ANONYMOUS TIP is eligible for a CASH REWARD ($100-$1000) if your anonymous tip leads to an arrest, case closure, or recovery of stolen property or seizure of illegal drugs.
We rely on donations, special events, and sponsor support to help us fund this great community program which helps track down criminals!
How Does it Work?
Send us your anonymous tips one of four ways:
• By Phone -1-866-411-TIPS ( 866-411-8477 )
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• Download our Mobile Web App "Tip Submit"
Your ANONYMOUS TIP is assigned a Tip ID. Check the status of your Tip ID to see if you have a cash award waiting, by clicking HERE.
Check our Wanted of the Week to see if you have any information that can help solve a pending case!
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Star Trek TOS Tricorder
- For everyone who wants to be Spock
- Loaded with lights and sound effects
- Removable hand scanner with light effects
Time to ruin a bit of mystery for you. You know all the times that Spock beamed down to an alien planet and kept looking at his tricorder? He always claimed he was looking for lifeforms or scanning the atmosphere. But all that was a lie! A LIE! You know what he was really using all that 23rd Century technology for? To find the nearest Starbucks. See, Spock . . . well, he was a vulca-frappachino addict.
But seriously, no away team is complete without a few tricorders to scan for danger, and the Star Trek Original Series Tricorder has everything you need. The top pops up to lights and sounds (straight from the TV show) with three buttons to activate the sound/light effects. The first door opens down to expose the "data disks" (the precursor to today's flash drives) and a rotating moiré pattern. The second door opens to reveal a hidden compartment and a removable hand scanner (with its own light effects). Grab a Star Trek Original Series Tricorder today and, coupled with a Phaser and Communicator (see below), you'll be ready for anything an alien planet can throw at you.
Star Trek Original Series Tricorder
- Just like Spock used to scan planets for lifeforms and stuff.
- Loaded with lights and sound effects taken straight from the TV show (special open/close noises, scanning, and sound clips from Spock himself!)
- Removable hand scanner (with light effects).
- Batteries: 3 AAA & 2 LR44 (included!)
- Dimensions: 7.5" x 5" x 2"


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Photo's from around the village.
Every Wednesday is Open Mic Night at the kings head from 8:30pm
Village coffee centre, every Friday 9.15 -11.30. At the Baptist Church. tea, coffee, cakes, scones, bacon & breakfast rolls.
Baby & toddlers group Baptist church on Tuesday's 9.15 - 11.30.
Carpet bowls Tuesdays 7.15 details 744360
Strollers & striders Monday 10am
Craft together Monday 7pm.
Every first Saturday of the month 9.30-14:30: Chamberlin Hall indoor market. Large variety of stalls, plenty of refreshments, licenced bar and BBQ.
Kings head, our monthly charity quiz night is on the last Thursday of each month @ 8:30. Please arrive by 8pm.
To book a table telephone Sue or Nigel on 01449 741434
Ladies club 1st Thursday of the month details in the leisure section.
Men's breakfast last Saturday in Baptist Church 8.00am.


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"Why Should I Have to Pay to Work Online?" Find Out Why I Think You Should
"Why should I have to pay to work?" This is by far the most commonly stated and misconceived statement made online about working from home. First of all, let me just state this clearly. Working from home is a luxury, NOT a right. The ones who get to work at home, worked their tails off for years in order to be able to do that. Same as with anyone who gets a great job. Secondly, let us clarify, a lot of the opportunities you see online are usually not employers, as most online "Job opportunities" are not. Many times you're considered an independent contractor, therefore, they do not take out or report taxes. You are responsible for that yourself. I agree that you normally are not expected to pay for a job in the outside world. However, I will say, you do spend about $600 a year on gas (minimally), normally have to pay for your uniform, shoes, supplies, daily meals, etc.. So that's not exactly free either. But, it's not an upfront fee, which is what people do not like. But, working from home is a whole new ballgame.
Most online work opportunities that charge a registration fee basically either teach you a trade, or just gives you a cut in line. It gets you immediate work without having to do hideous job searches (only to find out most EVERYTHING eventually charges online.) Many companies that offer work projects that run up administrative costs may come with a fee. They may be called a job, but for tradition sake, they are not. Most job opportunities do not ask for nearly any credentials, do not ask for social security numbers, do not ask for a resume, there's no college degree required, there's no 65 wpm (words per minute) typing speed and there's no incredible grammatical skills required. Many are just small-based businesses, not some huge, rich corporation. Even a huge corporation would barely pay minimum wage to their workers and often happens.
Don't Believe The Hype
Every forum I go into just makes me cringe when I see someone, once again, make the ridiculous statement that you should never have to pay for work online. Sorry guys, but I don't agree. I will tell you 3 solid reasons for exactly why and who makes these statements online.
1. Many online newbies that have absolutely NO internet experience will say this. The majority of them do not know how the work world is online and have never made any money online. These people often assume (or read it on a forum) that there should never be any fees. This is because they compare it to the outside working world. These guys are still living in the stone age and just aren't caught up on technology. Taking online money making advice from one of them is as wise as listening to someone in a forum tell you how to cure cancer.
2. Next is the Business forums such as scam.com. They often say, "You should never be charged to work." This statement is also written on many other similar types of forums, which were created to make money – PERIOD. Scam.com like many other sites, make a lot of money telling this stuff to their readers because it (a) builds trust, (b) keeps you coming back, and (c) It's their niche. These types of forums earn so much money off of statements like these because they earn from your visits and again, because it's their niche. I'm not saying everything they say is untrue or that they are not helpful, I am only speaking on this particular subject at hand.
You didn't know that free help forums make money? YES and lots of it! Scam.com is one of the biggest websites around and they, like many others, make their money off of YOUR visits through things like "Google AdSense" and paid ads. Same as talk shows, reality shows and other types of shows on television who make all their money through their commercial ads. These such forums also have people paying them enormous amounts of money to advertise their job ads. So don't believe the hype!
3. Marketing gurus are another reason this statement is said. These guys are extremely smart and know how to twist things. There are many, many online marketers and business owners who simply use these statements as a lure. Reason being could be (a) It could simply be a competitor you came across during your search of looking for work. These marketers will make an ad or article talking about that company to rear their traffic back to them. Most do this to get your sale, of course. They will use statements like, "You should never have to pay for a job", just to reel you in and create trust. Typically, this will follow with them telling you they have a great job program that is free, but 98% of the time, there will be a fee included somewhere down the line. That is how they make their money. Do not ever think any of these guys work for free, unless they are running a charity!
The bottom line is, charging a fee does NOT make a website a scam. But misleading you, not paying you or not giving you anything is. I would much rather a company just tell me straight forward that there's a fee, rather than getting sucked in and then you are stuck. I have had this happen to me personally with many different types of businesses, not just working from home.
My Conclusion
Next time you see something you like online that comes with a fee, just do your research on that program to make sure they are really paying people and providing the work they are promising. Do not automatically assume it is a scam. This is how I started online, I paid for knowledge and it lead me down a great path to success.


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The book was much more interesting than the movie, because it let your imagination work for you. It also told more about Peter's childhood and the death of his real parents. It seemed to have more adventures too, maybe because I got caught up in the reading.
It's a great and easy to read chapter book. I couldn't put it down! Other people may want to read it and possibly compare it to the movie or if they're into comic books.