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Batman's Big-Screen Villains Ranked from Worst to Best
Batman has a new villain ready to take him on, with Ben Affleck teasing that Deathstroke will battle the Dark Knight on the big screen.
More than any other big-screen hero, Batman has depended on his villains to make or break his movies. The Guardians of the Galaxy might be able to get away with having a subpar villain, but for whatever reason, the Batman cannot — with his most acclaimed (or mocked) films defined by the bad guys they feature.
For Affleck, there are some seriously high stakes to picking the right villain for his stand-alone Batman film, which he is set to direct. The hits and misses of the past are worth considering, beginning with 1989's Batman and following the Caped Crusader's other live-action outings from worst to best.
Bane (Batman & Robin)
It really doesn't get worse than this. In the comics, Bane is not only a physical match for Batman, but an intellectual match. This Bane (Jeep Swenson), on the other hand, is an inarticulate brute and considered one of the worst big-screen comic book villains ever. Bonus points for anyone who can name a worse example in any big-budget comic book movie.
Poison Ivy (Batman & Robin)
Poison Ivy (Uma Thurman) isn't totally to blame for her lackluster big-screen debut. Robin (Chris O'Donnell) and his infatuation with Ivy irritated fans to no end (we cannot forgive those rubber lips).
Mr. Freeze (Batman & Robin)
Sorry Batman & Robin, you are three for three. Mr. Freeze (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is held up as everything that is wrong with Batman & Robin. And yes, it's pretty awful objectively — but he's also among the most quotable big-screen villains of all time (thus why he edges out Ivy).
The Penguin (Batman Returns)
For those unhappy with the turn Joel Schumacher's Batman took, look no further for someone to blame than grotesque villain Penguin (Danny DeVito), who was so un-toy friendly that the powers that be looked for a new direction (i.e. a toy-friendly direction) for follow-up Batman Forever.
Talia al Ghul (The Dark Knight Rises)
Miranda Tate's reveal in the final act of the film that she is in fact Talia al Ghul (Marion Cotillard) was among the most disliked parts of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, with the fan-favorite character's plot feeling rushed and not given the due it deserves.
Two-Face (Batman Forever)
Tommy Lee Jones had to be convinced by producer Peter Macgregor-Scott to take on the role ("I don't get it," the producer recalled Jones saying after reading the script), and though there's nothing wrong with his portrayal per se, it's not enough to get him above the middle of the pack.
Riddler (Batman Forever)
Screenwriters Janet and Lee Batchler wrote the role for Robin Williams, and say when Jim Carrey came on board, he played the character a little more "straight" (i.e., toned down). (This was the toned-down version?!) Schumacher told Heat Vision last year he wanted a Riddler that you believed could outsmart you: "We sort of feel that with Jim — that there is a mind like Robin Williams and other great comic minds — where they are just ahead of you. That he could outsmart you. And yet be totally insane. We decided just to do the Riddler on steroids."
Two-Face (Dark Knight)
Aaron Eckhart is the definitive big-screen Harvey Dent, but his Two-Face is perhaps the only part of The Dark Knight that felt rushed, with the final minutes of the film after the Joker (Heath Ledger) is defeated devoted to Two-Face. It tied up the film's themes, but it's hard to top the action of defeating Ledger's Joker.
Scarecrow (Batman Begins)
The only villain to appear in all three of Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight films, Scarecrow (Cillian Murphy) began the trend Nolan pioneered of fantastical supervillains grounded in reality. This version of Doctor Crane is also quite easy on the eyes.
Catwoman (Batman Returns)
Michelle Pfeiffer delivers one of the most committed Batman villain performances ever in 1992's Batman Returns. Corny origin story aside (we're pretty sure getting bitten by cats does not give you nine lives), she's truly the kind of larger-than-life figure you believe might actually do all this stuff. (Note: THR did not include Anne Hathaway's Dark Knight Rises Catwoman in this list as she isn't a villain per se, but only does what she must do to save herself before turning to the good side.)
Bane (Dark Knight Rises)
The cards were stacked against Bane (Tom Hardy) from day one. Not only did he have to follow Ledger's Joker, he had to erase the memory of the Batman & Robin version and close out the most beloved comic book franchise of all time. His difficult-to-understand voice is mocked to this day, as is his intricate plan for holding Gotham hostage … but he earns a lot of points for being the only villain in the Dark Knight trilogy able to physically outmatch Batman. You believe he really could break the Bat.
Ra's Al Ghul (Batman Begins)
Before Liam Neeson was the Taken badass we know and love, he was just a humble, Oscar-nominated actor known for thoughtful dramas (OK that sounds good, too). Neeson was key to Nolan's goal of bringing together an amazing cast to help sell Batman as something that could actually exist in the real world.
The Joker (Batman)
Jack Nicholson helped bring credibility to 1989's Batman, which had its naysayers ahead of its release thanks to the then-controversial casting as Michael Keaton in the title role. Nicholson delivered a performance as the Joker fans thought no one could top, and for nearly 20 years they were right.
The Joker (The Dark Knight)
Heath Ledger is the only person to win an Oscar for a superhero movie performance, and it's unlikely his transformative work will ever be topped in a Batman movie.
Honorable mentions for Suicide Squad's Joker (Jared Leto) and Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), whom THR didn't include since they did not appear in a Batman film, though they showed a lot of potential.
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|REBECCA (director/writer: Alfred Hitchcock; screenwriters: Robert E. Sherwood/Joan Harrison/Michael Hogan, Philip MacDonald/from the novel by Daphne Du Maurier; cinematographer: George Barnes; editor: Hal C. Kern; music: Franz Waxman; cast: Laurence Olivier (Maxim de Winter), Joan Fontaine (Mrs. De Winter), George Sanders (Jack Favell), Judith Anderson (Mrs. Danvers), Nigel Bruce (Major Giles Lacy), Gladys Cooper (Beatrice Lacy), Florence Bates (Mrs. Edythe Van Hopper), Reginald Denny (Frank Crawley), C. Aubrey Smith (Colonel Julyan), Leo G. Carroll (Dr. Baker), Leonard Carey (Ben), Melville Cooper (Coroner), Lumsden Hare (Tabbs, boat builder), Edward Fielding (Frith, butler); Runtime: 130; MPAA Rating: NR; producer: David O. Selznick; Anchor Bay; 1940)
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Based on the 1938 novel by Daphne du Maurier, that's both a tender gothic romance and a haunting ghost story told from a woman's point of view. It proves to be a superbly crafted, well-acted and painful tale about class, guilt, fear, deception and power. It was the first Hollywood picture for Alfred Hitchcock ("The Paradine Case"/"Jamaica Inn"/"The Birds") and the only one he won an Oscar for Best Picture. It's finely written by Robert E. Sherwood, Joan Harrison, Michael Hogan, Philip MacDonald and Hitchcock. The sumptuous production and moody romantic melodrama is set in Monte Carlo and Cornwall. Producer David O. Selznick and Hitchcock sparred over artistic decisions, but their collaboration nevertheless resulted in a superior film that remained faithful to the novel except for the changed ending to appease the censors.
While a saddened Maxim de Winter (Laurence Olivier), a wealthy aristocratic fellow, is in Monte Carlo to forget the drowning death from a year ago of his beautiful perfect wife Rebecca, he falls in love with the shy paid travel companion (Joan Fontaine) of the overbearing, crude and verbally abusive socialite Edythe Van Hopper (Florence Bates). The companion's first name is never revealed on purpose in order to show how inconsequential she is. After a whirlwind romance behind Van Hopper's back, they marry in Monte Carlo and Max takes her to live in his palatial countryside Cornwall estate called Manderley. The simple working-class girl is out-of-her league in these classy digs, as she's overwhelmed when introduced to the many servants and the imposing nasty head housekeeper Mrs. Danvers (Judith Anderson). Mrs. Danvers deeply admired the first Mrs. de Winter and openly shows her hostility to the second Mrs. de Winter, thinking she lacks her beauty, sophistication and wit. The new bride feels bewildered in this elegant setting, not certain how to act as the mistress of such an opulent house, and the master of the house is of little help because he can't get over the memory of his first wife, someone everyone admired.
In the third act, we learn the true story of Max's relationship with Rebecca, as their dark secrets are revealed. Max confesses to his insecure wife what really happened on the boat that capsized causing Rebecca to drown. The sinister car salesman Favers (George Sanders), Rebecca's lover, shows up at the inquest when Rebecca's body is found and blackmails Max saying he has proof her death was murder and not a suicide, as he impregnated her. It ends with a crazed Mrs. Danvers burning down Manderley when she realizes she will no longer be welcome there, as Max and his blossoming bride receive the good news from Colonel Julyan's (C. Aubrey Smith) investigation that Rebecca's death was ruled a suicide even though Max thought he killed her.
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Thursday, September 26, 2013
Diabetes is Sneaky
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- Kelly said...
Penny!!!! I was just thinking about you yesterday, wondering if you ever knew that your blog was the FIRST I found that sucked me in after Maddi's dx. Your blog was the first that gave me that good cry of "same, same" and I used to hang on your every word feeling exactly the same!! Ive been wondering where you went in blogger land, and I can see here in this post that we are still in the "same same" as our kids grow older!!
Sneaky. We are at sneaky too! We are also dealing with the independence, failure to check or bolus at times, and me wondering how the hell Im supposed to handle it, without doing it wrong. -Sigh-
Ive missed you blogging! Glad I still have you as a friend on FB though :) ((HUGS)) to 8 years!
- September 26, 2013 1:26 PM
- Betsy said...
Penny, if it makes you feel any better there are days when I am on top of things, when I'm not, when I can't for the life of me figure out why I'm high and days when I'm chasing lows. And there are days that I completely forget to take my insulin until I feel it in my eyes. My 9 year anniversary is in a few weeks. NO idea how to punish for just getting tired of it because I get tired of it too. And I go eat a cheeseburger because they make things better. And I get up the next day and try again. You all are rock stars for navigating the waters!
- September 26, 2013 3:13 PM
- Joanne said...
So nice to see you post. I think yours was one of the first blogs I read. Sorry you are going through such tough things with your son. I hope you find a solution, or just even a balance soon. Until then, sending you big hugs.
- September 26, 2013 10:02 PM
- Kristin said...
A friend whose son has spina bifida talks a lot about "chronic grief," and how it lurks below the surface - all the time.
You describe it so well! Hard to understand if you haven't lived with something chronic, but instantly recognizable if you have. Your son sounds like a champ! (Can't imagine how hard that would be at 11.)
- September 26, 2013 10:53 PM
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- October 04, 2013 6:53 AM
- Cameron VSJ said...
Hi Pennt,
I was hoping to get in touch with you about your blog with a quick question. My wife is a cancer survivor and I would love to speak with you! Do you think you could email me when you see this? Thanks so much.
- October 10, 2013 4:19 PM
- Sarah Dealy said...
Hi Penny! I'm an avid health-nut preparing for medical college, and in my research I found your blog. It broke my heart reading your last post, I know people who have had diabetes, and being at risk myself I can't imagine the struggle of being a mom and constantly worrying about your son :( God bless you for being so caring!
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- November 29, 2013 5:36 AM
- Tim Crawford said...
Yes, Penny, diabetes is indeed a sneaky disease. But I admire your little boy for being so brave and so strong in facing this disease. It's not an easy scene to stand there and just accept the fact that your son's life will change forever, that's why I admire you for that. Someday, he'll realize the gravity of his situation, but at least you know he'll be strong enough to bear it.
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Mitt Romney's recent tax returns, which show he donated $4 million to the Mormon church during 2010 and 2011, shed light on an interesting truth about his faith.
Mormons give to their churches at a much higher rate than other Christian denominations, three times as much in some cases. Romney's donation averaged nearly 10 percent of his $43 million income for that two-year period. Many churches encourage their congregations to give one-tenth of their incomes. It's called a tithe and the Old Testament, they say, encourages the practice.
But fewer people who identify with specific religions tithe and those who do are donating less.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as the Mormon church is formally known, appear to be the exception. They are required to give 10 percent of their incomes to remain in good standing and almost 80 percent donate, according to a recent poll by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life.
A 2004 study by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University showed that Mormons give 6 percent of their incomes on average. Pentecostals, Evangelicals and some Protestants give between 2 and 3 percent to religion while Jews give 1.4 percent. Catholics donate the least — less than 1 percent.
Like other religious institutions, Mormons must rely on honesty for the full 10 percent donation. So how do Mormon leaders achieve the kind of participation they appear to be getting?
The answer lies partly in an annual obligation called a "tithing settlement." Each year, Mormon bishops meet privately with each church member.
Ryan Cragun, a former Mormon and an expert on the Mormon religion at the University of Tampa, began tithing when he was 6 years old and working in his uncle's cherry orchard in Utah. At the end of each year, the bishop would invite his family for a meeting in his office. The bishop would slide a piece of paper with an accounting of how much the family had paid in tithes for that year across his desk.
"Are you a full tithe payer?" the bishop would ask.
"It's not technically a high-pressure situation," said Cragun, an assistant professor of sociology. "But there's absolutely pressure because Mormons believe that this person they are sitting across from receives direct revelations from God and would know if they are lying."
Later when he was in grad school, he had to pay 10 percent of his $11,000 stipend, even though it necessitated digging into his savings.
In most faiths, tithing is a personal decision made when someone writes out a check or puts cash into a basket. There is little direct pressure from a church leader on individual churchgoers.
"At best the pastor or authority in charge will use Scripture, especially in the sermon, to encourage people to tithe," said Evelyn L. Parker, a professor of practical theology at the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University.
For Mormons, however, a failure to tithe technically means they may not enter the temple where sacraments are performed.
In most churches, tithes support the workings of the congregation — from building maintenance and salaries to ministries like food banks and missionary trips. In most religions, a tithe can be made to any charity. But Mormons must give 10 percent to the church.
Across the country in recent years, the downward trend in giving has meant that some churches are closing and others are experiencing layoffs. Locally, most religious leaders said they were making do with less, though they declined to discuss specific figures.
At Church of the Ascension in Clearwater, many staff members agreed to a voluntary reduction in pay. Then church leaders sent out a letter asking for more help, which they got. It didn't mean that their salaries were restored, though.
"We are straightforward about things here," said associate rector and youth minister Mike Branscombe. "We're not afraid to express the need and ask people to make an extra gift."
At Mount Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church in St. Petersburg, the 4,000-member congregation stopped transporting kids to its day care and eliminated a couple of staff positions.
Many congregations are coming up with inventive ways to fill the gap. They've instituted electronic payroll deductions for tithes. People can even give to their church with a phone-app offering plate. And many church leaders are spending more time talking about giving.
"I can go in and preach a message on giving and the offering goes way up," said Mount Zion Pastor Louis Murphy. "So I made up my mind to preach on giving once a month."
But what of the Mormon church? They've lost homes and jobs like everyone else, haven't they?
"Tithing has stayed pretty consistent," said Nathan Emery, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' St. Petersburg stake, a group of churches representing about 4,100 members in Pinellas and part of Pasco counties.
Tithes cover the needs of individual churches. Mormons also skip two meals a month and donate the money saved as a "fast offering." These funds are distributed to needy causes, including families struggling to pay the bills.
Those have declined, Emery said. But when that's down in one area, the church in Salk Lake City supplements with help from churches that received more than enough support, often in another state. Meaning that not only are Mormons the biggest givers, they are also the most immune to financial hardship.
Times researcher Natalie Watson contributed to this report. Times staff writer Leonora LaPeter Anton can be reached at [email protected] or 727-893-8640.


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Oh yes your lazy blogger is back after staying in bed for one day in these crazy times. As late as usual here is my #Nov30 protest photo gallery in Tahrir square. You must know that these photos were taken from 10.30 AM till 4.30 PM. I did not stay till all the rallies came and the square was full.
Here is the photo gallery
Also here is the best photos I took from that day.
Again wait another couple of days till I upload Hamdeen Sabbahi videos.
Speaking about belated blog post here is a video showing the #Nov23 protest in Tahrir without the rallies or clashes in Mohamed Mahmoud street. I still got these videos waiting to be edited and uploaded.
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My name is Ali Jepson. I am a professional food and hospitality consultant with a penchant for writing, cooking and entrepreneurship. In 2005, after a (deliciously) life changing trip around the world, I abandoned my plans to attend a NYC law school and decided instead to pursue my (gut's) dream of opening up a restaurant.
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At the core of it I'm a professional food addict. One could say I have spent my entire life chasing down the scent of The Feast. "The feast" in this case can be a job, a journey-abroad, a dinner party, or a new recipe. I have traversed six continents and over thirty different countries following my nose, roaming from one meal to the next. During my time in the food industry I have bussed tables, served fine dining, and bartended in a tropical climate (whole new meaning to ants in the sugar). I've worked the dish pit, plated salads, and flipped the most beautiful eggs you've ever seen. I have owned a catering business, a farmers market booth, a cafe and coffeeshop, and a food truck. This translates to a variety of trades (some more useful than others), which is what this website is all about. My work, recipes, and projects have been featured in such publications as DailyCandy, Edible Portland, Fresh Cup Magazine, Gourmet Magazine, Imbibe Magazine, Men's Journal, Mix Magazine, Portland Bride and Groom, Portland Monthly Magazine, The Oregonian, and Sunset Magazine.
In time you will discover that I am a food motivated creature. I read cookbooks like novels, photograph the world based on my stomach's musings, and will drop everything for the opportunity to collaborate on an event or menu. Food and hospitality are the languages I use to integrate with new surroundings and the community around me. I feel privileged that my love for flavors, detail, style and storytelling has taken me around the world and allowed me to share in so many people's lives.
Before we continue down this road I should let you know that I am a person who overindulges in has a soft spot for the following things: Campari, Coen brothers movies, costume parties, deviled eggs, fiddle tunes, finishing salts, French macarons, grand schemes, hyperboles, John Irving novels, lentils, luxury hotels, Oregon pinot noir, passport stamps, pretty shoes, rye (bread + whiskey), specialty coffee, stinky cheese, toy dogs, vanilla soft-serve and vintage aprons.
This website was started in August 2010 as a way of working through these issues. Meanwhile, please consider this your invitation—or footbridge—to joining the hunt.


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He just sent out this tweet indicating he does not expect that China will be able to resolve the situation between the North Korean government and the U.S. government.
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Dolla Dolla Bills Y'all… Judge Me, I Deserve It.
Remember last year when I blogged about my first tattoo? The cute little dove on my wrist that I absolutely love having that reminds me how much I love myself and spirituality and BLA BLA BLA IM A GOOD PERSON?
Well, I went out and got another tattoo not too long afterward. And then, for good measure, I got a third. Because… well, I'm not entirely sure why. Maybe some mixture of peer-pressure, "seemed like a good idea at the time," and emotional upheaval resulted in more tattoos than I ever thought I'd have. But alas… Here I type with an adorned little body.
What were these tattoos you ask?
Therein lies the problem I'm afraid. Let me preface it with this: I LOVE my tattoos. I do not regret them. I simply wish that one in particular was easy to explain and didn't immediately warrant laughter.
See for yourself:
The explanation is a good one, but one that unfortunately revolves around a (very inspiring) book that only like 4% of the world has read…. Leaving the majority of people who see my tattoo, which is not all that many people normally, to form assumptions about me either loving money, being a gold-digger, or being "gangster." I fall into none of those categories, and instead I am just a very well-read, absolutely shameless capitalist. With the tattoo to prove it.
HOWEVER– the book that so revolutionalized my political beliefs and life goals (Atlas Shrugged), is being made into a movie. Thank God, because that's truly the only way for people to start understanding the tattoo on my back and will spare me my attempts to explain it without seeing someone's eyes glaze over at the mention of "capitalism". The average person I hang around with in Orange County can barely make it through a copy of the 9 page meny at Cheesecake Factory, let alone 1,300 pages about individualism and libertarian awesomeness.
I do love that tattoo, and I love that it does carry such a significant meaning. I don't love the face that some people make when they catch a glimpse of it, but facial reactions from people around me has rarely affected me before, and it really doesn't much now either.
GO SEE THIS MOVIE. THEN GO GET A TATTOO LIKE MINE. We'll start a club, and call it "My Tattoo Makes Sense to NOBODY But Me And Random Old White Men."


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A massive power failure hit Pakistan after midnight, plunging major cities into darkness, as authorities struggled on Sunday to restore electricity supply in the country plagued by a crippling energy crisis. The nature of fault was not known exactly but it plunged about 80 per cent country into darkness, the fourth major breakdown of the system within the past one month.
There were contradictory statements about the reason for the breakdown. Initially television channels reported that militants had disrupted the Guddu transmission line in the troubled Baluchistan province's Nasirabad district. But, Deputy Minister for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali, later denied the breakdown was due to any terrorist activity. He said the breakdown occurred after a key power transmission line broke down in Baluchistan one hour after midnight on 24-01-15.
However, Sarbaz Baluch, who claimed to be a spokesman of the Baluch Republican Army, claimed that the defunct militant group had carried out the bombing of two 220 KV transmission lines in Notal area of Naseerabad district. Officials said that last night's breakdown resulted in many urban areas like Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Quetta, Islamabad and Peshawar plunging into darkness with hundreds of villages and small towns in all four provinces also affected.
The authorities were working non-stop to fix the problem and according to various reports electricity was gradually being restored. "Repair work to restore the transmission line has nearly been completed and power has been restored to most parts of the country," Sher Ali said. The crisis came close on the heels of the recent petrol shortage which paralysed the country for about two weeks. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif who was already reeling from the petrol criticism, faced another barrage of outrage.
He took notice of the worst-ever power breakdown and issued instructions for the immediate resumption of power supply on an emergency basis. The breakdown hit amid rumours that the country's power crisis would be exacerbated as a result of acute shortage of furnace oil. Due to shortage of furnace oil, the power production from Jamshoro power plant was decreased to 170 MW from 570 MW and from 700 MW to 360 MW at Muzaffargarh plant, as Faisalabad power plant has suspended power generation. Currently the country demand of electricity is around 14,000 MW as compared to total generation of 7,000 MW.
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Now, my greatest hope and fear has been realized!!! I haven't seen the movie yet, although I am almost positive I will see it in theaters (especially now!!!). Here's why...
My friend, Shannon, and a few of her friends went to go see the movie during the midnight premiere and one of her friends FAINTED while Bella was giving birth to her half human/half vampire child on screen! Apparently, the blood and sheer gruesomeness of it all got to her. (NOTE: Shannon said the scene wasn't really all that bad.)
If any of you have read the book, you may understand exactly what happens during the birthing scene, and perhaps even realize that it must have been the most difficult scene to transform from book to the screen.
Suffice to say, this is the most hilarious story I have been told in a long time, and it makes me want to see the movie all the more!!!
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I'm very interested to see how the whole pregnancy and birth are handled in the movie.ReplyDelete
That is hilarous!! I have read the book, but have not seen the movie yet. Oh my, I would laugh so hard if I had seen that :) Hope she was okay though.ReplyDelete
Glad I found you in the lets get social blog hop. I hope you can return the blog love and follow me back. I am following you via GFC. Thanks!!
Hahah awww! Hopefully she'll be fine soon! :D I am scared of such scenes too. terrifying! :P And I have never read Breaking Dawn! :\ I know *bows head in shame*ReplyDelete
I love Twilight! I am your newest follower from the hop. Please stop by www.crichmanfreebies.blogspot.com would love a follow back.ReplyDelete
Wow - she isn't pregnant is she? Or on heart medication :D Bless. I haven't seen this yet although all my UK fems have and say they Lurrrved it so much they'd see it again. Luckily for me - it means I don't have to drag my hubs to see it with me.:D XReplyDelete
I just saw the movie last night and while I wasn't a huge fan of the other movies, I thought it was excellent. The birth scene was difficult to watch though.ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 9:21 PM
Hey, just found you from the blog hop! I read Twilight and was really curious about how they'd handle the birth scene in the movie. I actually don't like the books or the two movies I've seen very much, but I might have to go out of morbid curiosity!ReplyDelete
Erin...So am I. That's why the change of heart for me. I totally could have waited for it to come out on DVD, but now I really want to see it in theaters.ReplyDelete
Elizabeth...Same here. I heard she's doing fine. Thanks for stopping in to and following. I'll stop by tomorrow and check out your blog! I can't wait.
Dawn...Don't worry. I think she was fine. Have you read the other books though? Honestly, Breaking Dawnw as my least favorite, but I know a lot of other people say it was their favorite.
Colleen...Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I'll be by tomorrow and check your's out!
Shah...No, I think she's just pretty queezy. I've heard great things as well which is surprising considering the same people didn't enjoy the first three movies so much. I guess a new director can do a lot. I'm sure I'll have a review for you when I finally do see it.
Kelsie...Great to hear the review. I've heard similar things. Thanks for stopping by, commenting, and following. I'll be by tomorrow to look at your blog as well.
Cantelmo Family...Thnaks for following. Hope you get the chance to join in on the conversation.
amyrosebrown...Definitly! It's the curiousity that has got me all excited about it. I did enjoy all the books, but I enjoyed less with each sequel. The first is still my favorite, the second, my second favorite, and so on. I feel exactly the opposite about the movies, though. The first was awful, but I feel they get better as they go. SLowly, but surely.
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I loved the books but the movies are so-so. It's a love-hate relationship for me! I will see the movie though, of course!!
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Melinda...I feel the same way. Thanks for coming by and following! I'll be by today to check out your blog as well!ReplyDelete
Haha, I've never seen any of the Twilight films but this makes me want to go and see it, like right now! I'll probably end up just reading the books.ReplyDelete
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I have seen the other movies and I really liked them. That's why I can't wait to see the current one. I have never read the books though. I know some movies are not always like the books. Do you feel that the twilight movies pretty much stick to the books?ReplyDelete
Alexandra...Yes, the books are fun. I'll come and check out your blogs soon.ReplyDelete
Maketta...I feel that the movies do reflect the books pretty well. The general plots are exactly the same. The only thing for me is that Edward is not as tortured or awkward as Robert Pattinson. I actually like his character way more in the book! If you enjoy the movies, I know you would LOVE the books.
The birthing scene actually wasn't that bad.ReplyDelete
Erin...I was expecting much worse, but it was certainly more gruesome than any other birthing scene I have seen. I can handle more I feel than some.ReplyDelete
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All lanes have now been re-opened but drivers face delays of up to a 70 minutes following a collision on the M23 near Gatwick this lunchtime (Tuesday June 12) which is also affecting the M25.
Two lanes were closed due to the incident which reports say involved four cars.
It happened on the motorway southbound between junction 8 and 9.
Lanes two and three (of three) were closed heading south towards Gatwick Airport.
Traffic has also been queueing on the M25 in both directions around junction 7 as drivers try to join the M23.
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Food Allergies Can Dog Canines Too
Posted on : 02/20/2011 06:53:51 AM
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Food Allergies Can Dog Canines Too
By Elizabeth Wasserman for
The Dog Daily
The expression "eat like a dog" comes from the canines' reputation for gulping down meals of all sorts in a matter of seconds. Their indiscriminate palate, however, isn't helping their health, and veterinarians are noticing a rise in the number of dogs with food allergies.
"It certainly seems like we're seeing more dogs with food allergies, similarly to humans," says Mona Boord, DVM, co-owner of the Animal Dermatology Clinic in San Diego.
Signs of a Food Allergy
Veterinarians caution that there are two types of issues your dog may have with foods.
Food intolerance
The most common problem is food intolerance, or food sensitivity, which means your dog isn't digesting a particular type of food well. Food intolerance is a non-immunologic response that can trigger such symptoms as gassiness, vomiting, diarrhea and borborygmus -- also known as stomach growling -- according to Korrin Saker, DMV, associate professor of clinical nutrition at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Food allergy
More immediate reactions from a dog's immune system to an offending food are food allergies. Symptoms may include intestinal distress but typically will also involve itching around the muzzle, ears, paws and sometimes around the anus. The reason itchiness occurs in these places is probably because canines have more mast cells -- which contain histamines and play a key role in the inflammatory process -- in these locations.
Dog Food Allergy Culprits
A host of ingredients go into many commercial dog foods today. Most pets are fine and thrive on those foods, but a small percentage may be allergic to certain ingredients. Figuring out which ingredient is important to treating an allergic condition.
"It is often a protein source, such as chicken or beef, but it can include a carbohydrate, such as wheat, and in very rare cases corn," Dr Saker says.
Dogs can also be allergic to other ingredients, such as preservatives or additives. "I've seen dogs that were allergic to peanut butter and tomatoes," Dr. Boord says. Peanut butter is sometimes an ingredient in dog biscuits, while tomato paste may be an ingredient in dry foods.
Veterinarians used to prescribe a diet based on lamb and rice for dogs with allergic reactions, but even those ingredients have become more common today and might be the source of an allergen. It's less likely with rice but more so with lamb, experts say.
Treatments for Food Allergies
There are several treatment options for dogs taken to a veterinarian with symptoms of a food allergy:
Rule out other ailments
The first cause of attack is to make sure that the problems aren't being caused by something else. An intestinal parasite, for example, can cause similar symptoms. Dogs may also scratch themselves so much that they develop secondary infections. Itchiness can additionally develop as a result of allergies to environmental factors, including mold spores, pollens and cleaners, says Joseph Wakshlag, DVM, professor of clinical nutrition at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine.
Elimination diet
Once other ailments are ruled out, veterinarians will ask you to chronicle your dog's food history. Since common proteins like chicken and beef are frequent sources of food allergies, veterinarians will often advise that you look for foods with a "novel protein source" -- something they don't normally eat.
Hypoallergenic foods
An assortment of commercial foods is now made for dogs with food allergies. Veterinarians advise that you look for foods with one source of protein and one source of carbohydrates -- both of which should be "novel" for your pet. Kangaroo meat is one such "novel" protein, while potatoes or oats are examples of "novel" carbohydrates. In addition, a balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids can help reduce inflammation and itching.
Lastly, there is a series of medicines that can help your dog deal with food allergies. Dogs can be given allergy shots to help build up tolerance to a food, Dr. Wakshlag says. In addition, small doses of steroids can be used to make the itchiness more tolerable for your dog. There are also immune suppressive therapies, such as cyclosporine, that can help in treatment.
If your dog shows signs of food allergies, don't delay. The best recipe for success in treating your pet is to take it to your veterinarian to find the cause of the distress. With quality commercial foods now available that specifically address such problems, your dog will likely be eating its way back to good health in no time.
Elizabeth Wasserman
a Washington, D.C., area-based freelancer, has been writing about pets, among other topics, for more than 15 years. Her love of dogs, in particular, was handed down through the generations from her great-grandfather, Eric Knight, who wrote the book
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Nicole Ledoux loves Rob Dalton (and vice versa). That became very obvious a few years ago when Mr. Dalton nearly died after a dinner date with Ms. Ledoux. Now the two central Massachusetts natives are married and running a startup they founded from the ashes of Mr. Dalton's near-death experience.
As Mr. Dalton, an evening MBA student at Babson College (where I teach) and a coxswain on the Northeastern crew who works at a high tech company, explained in a September 25 interview, "I grew up in Shrewsbury, and my wife, Nicole Ledoux, grew up in North Brookfield on an 88-acre farm. Nicole and I were married this past July, and on September 22, we moved from one major life event to another with the launch of our company. Our start-up, 88 acres (88-acres.com), creates healthy snack foods free of the top eight food allergens, that are crafted with simple ingredients and designed for all to enjoy."
The love story and the near death experience are tied together. As Ms. Ledoux explained, "I grew up on a farm near North Brookfield that grew produce. I left the farm for UMass Amherst, went to Boston and London then earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 2008 and started a career in finance. Three years ago, I met Rob."
"He was the first person I had met with food allergies and on our fourth date, he almost died," said Ms. Ledoux. "He ordered a meal and the restaurant said it had no nuts. The meal had nuts and his reaction was almost immediate. We were in Boston and I drove him to Beth Israel hospital at 80 miles an hour. They gave him prednisone and epinephrine."
Mr. Dalton chimed in, saying, "Two good things came out of it. First, Nicole met my parents. Second, Nicole and I had our first experience with food allergy reactions. It made us question what were the food options that were safe and that we would enjoy. The next morning I woke up in her place and heard banging and cabinets slamming. Nicole was pouring out walnuts, pistachios and almonds — ridding them from the house."
88 acres — named after the amount of land in Ms. Ledoux's family farm — "grew organically," according to Mr. Dalton.
"We were training for a half Iron Man, and Nicole started tinkering with peanut-free, tree-nut-free granola bars. We passed them out to friends and they passed them out to people they knew. And we built a brand following, and realized we were on to something," he said.
And there is a big market opportunity for their product. According to Mr. Dalton, "Fifteen million people have food allergies in the U.S., and millions more suffer from food sensitivities. Our products are free of the eight allergens that account for 90 percent of allergic reactions."
Ms. Ledoux — who is 88 acres' CEO — described her thinking about getting the company off the ground. As she said, "I started researching what I could feed him that would keep us safe. I found that there was a lack of safe foods and that the ones that were safe were made with quality as an afterthought. Among others, we won a Babson business plan competition that gave us $20,000 in cash and last summer, we got feedback from celebrity chefs — using the feedback to make hundreds of bars. And we have been methodical about our strategy — developing a business plan and talking with entrepreneurs who have experience in the consumer packaged goods industry."
On Sunday September 22, 88 acres launched a Kickstarter campaign, which is an online method of raising funds for a startup that gives "investors" a chance to support the company while in return for its product and other goodies like T-shirts. As Mr. Dalton explained on September 25, "We just reached our $20,000 goal."
If their product is successful, Ms. Ledoux believes it will be hard for big food companies to copy. "We keep our products safe by doing a lot of testing at three levels: Allergens start with suppliers and each of them is thoroughly vetted. Then manufacturers test the raw ingredients for glutens and other allergen proteins. Then there are random tests of the finished product. Larger company would have trouble doing this kind of testing."
Meanwhile, 88 acres is operating out of Boston accelerator MassChallenge.
Mr. Dalton offered his thoughts on the risk that 88 acres might fail.
"We haven't even given a thought to what we will do if 88 acres does not succeed. We've only really ever thought about how we would feel if we didn't try to launch 88 acres. We never want to be in a situation where we look back months or years down the road and wonder what if. And from our perspective, we are making it work. After a lot of time and energy spent, we officially launched our own company, and no matter what happens with 88 acres, we will never wonder what if, and that is the most important thing."
Peter Cohan of Marlboro heads a management consulting and venture capital firm, and teaches business strategy and entrepreneurship at Babson College. His email address is firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Aldermen 'blindsided' by request to cancel popular Ocean Springs parade
Deputy Police Chief Derek Hoppner surprised aldermen Tuesday night by asking them to cancel the city's popular Mardi Gras night parade, saying the move was needed to protect police officers.
He told the Board of Aldermen at the meeting that officers have been assaulted at the parade for the past three years.
Aldermen Chic Cody reacted by defending the well-attended parade, saying the city needs to find a way to make it safer for everyone, even if that means adding barricades and officers.
Mayor Connie Moran suggested adding reserve officers and deputies. On Wednesday, she solicited public input on the issue via Facebook. The Ocean Springs Carnival Association night parade is scheduled for Feb. 24, the Friday before Mardi Gras, at 7 p.m.
Hoppner gave the aldermen a memo outlining his complaints before Tuesday's meeting and said Police Chief Mark Dunston agrees with him. Dunston, however, was out of town, he said, and did not sign the memo. Dunston called a press conference for 10 a.m. Thursday and is expected to announce the city will have the parade.
"My officers are assaulted and no one cares," Hoppner told the board.
He said the night crowd is rowdy and that alcohol is usually involved, including underage drinking. There are fights officers have to break up, he said.
"The last three parades we've had officers assaulted," he said.
One was hit in the head with things thrown from a balcony along the parade route, a motorcycle officer was hit in the helmet with a bottle and one was surrounded and kicked trying to break up a fight, Hoppner said.
Alderman John Gill said he didn't appreciate being "blindsided" by the memo, and Alderman Matt McDonnell said he wanted to hear from the police chief himself before casting a vote on the issue. McDonnell said the parade is only 60 days away and canceling it now would be short notice.
The board decided to delay a decision on the fate of the night parade until the next board meeting in December.
Karen Nelson: 228-896-2310, @NelsonNews_atSH


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The Senate "held 10 hours of continuous, marathon voting starting at 5 p.m." yesterday, defeating 29 Republican amendments to the health care reconciliation bill. However, the Senate parliamentarian "sustained two GOP objections to two minor sections" of the legislation, which means the measure will have to go back to the House for another vote before heading to the President for his signature.
The Obama administration will issue regulations to clarify a provision in the Affordable Care Act that stipulates "insurers must cover sick children." The insurance industry's lobby says the bill's language only mandates covering the "cost of care for children with pre-existing conditions who already have insurance, not that insurers must accept new young customers who are already sick."
"At least 10 House Democrats" have reported being subjected to death threats, harassment, or vandalism at their district offices over the past week. Asked whether members are endangered, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) said, "Yes. [There are] very serious incidents that have occurred."
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) whined that the "well has been poisoned" by the way the Democrats passed health reform. Graham said he will "no longer work with the majority party on an immigration overhaul…because of the Democrats' tactics in passing the package," and may pull out of discussions on energy reform as well.
In recent weeks, FreedomWorks chairman and Tea Party profiteer Dick Armey "has found himself targeted by a quiet, but concerted campaign from fellow conservatives challenging — and seeking to undermine — his status as a leader of the tea party movement." Critics are questioning his lobbying work, stances on immigration and social issues, and candidate endorsements.
"With Israeli officials saying that construction on a contentious Jewish housing project in East Jerusalem could begin at any time," President Obama appeared to "have failed on Wednesday to persuade" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "to give a written commitment to rein in any further building and to move ahead on peace talks with the Palestinians."
Defense Secretary Robert Gates today will announce measures "to make it more difficult for the military to expel openly gay service members, an interim plan while the Pentagon examines repeal of the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy." The move will include "a requirement that only a general or admiral could initiate action" in cases involving suspected DADT violation.
The U.S. and Russia have agreed to sign a treaty to cut their respective nuclear arsenals "to the lowest levels in half a century." Both sides "have agreed to lower the limit on deployed strategic warheads by more than one-quarter and launchers by half." The agreement will include a new inspection regime and will not restrict U.S. missile defense plans for Europe.
"A South Dakota doctor will challenge Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin in the Democratic primary" with the support of former Obama campaign adviser Steve Hildebrand. Hildebrand told CNN that Dr. Kevin Weiland "supported the Democratic health care reform bill including a public option and was also frustrated by Herseth Sandlin's decision to vote against the bill."
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ATL Injury Report
by "Scoops" Mibble
All Time League Freelance Sports Reporter
Injuries are a nasty but important part of every season. The hopes and dreams of a franchise can be sunk on a pulled hamstring or tender groin. Luckily in our digitial universe players do not have their careers ended by injury, all that happens is that the General Manager and Field Manager (i.e. us), are forced to dig into our bag of tricks and find a solution to the problem of a player out due to injury.
This season has seen a number of players hurt, and in this league every player is an important player. So let's take a look at those who are out and see what the ramifications might be.
Dave Stieb beaned Spot Poles in the top of the 6th inning on the 11th of April in Pittsburgh. The umps decided it was not intentional so Stieb stayed in the game, but he was removed at the end of the inning by his manager. Stieb had come in for relief of Bob Feller in the 4th. Poles was hurt badly, and is expected to miss at least 37 games. That would bring him to at least the 19th of May before he returns. Right fielder Carl Furillo has been filling in so far. As of this writing (4/17) Brooklyn management has not placed Poles on the Disabled List, but if they do it is expected that they will call up Pedro Guerrero from the farm. While Poles doesn't have any power in his bat, he is expected to hit .300 and steal a lot of bases while patrolling the outfield in high style. Brooklyn pitchers will miss this fleet-footed outfielder, and opposing pitchers will be glad he's not on the base paths because he has extraordinary running skills. Brooklyn ended up losing the game Poles was injured in. He left with the Bridegrooms ahead in a 3-0 game, and in the 8th inning Pittsburgh began their comeback to a 4-3 win when Pop Lloyd tripled past Furillo, playing for Poles in right. In the 9th, Pittsburgh's Billy Francis won the game with a double to right-center, again just out of the reach of Furillo. Nobody knows for sure, but Spot Poles may have caught both of these crucial hits for outs. Counting that game the Bridegrooms are 2-3 so far since Spot Poles left the game injured, 4-7 overall.
Chino Smith, left fielder for Pittsburgh, was injured in a home game versus the Havana ballclub on 4/14 in the bottom of the 7th as he tried to outrun a groundball to Martin Dihigo at second base. He did manage to knock in Rogers Hornsby with the groundout, and put the Pirates up by 3 with the final run of a 10-7 ballgame. But Chino Smith went down hard and had to have help off the field. Max Carey subbed for Smith in that game, and seems as though he will stay in the lineup until Smith gets back. However, Carey will be playing right field, if early indications are correct, and Willard Brown will switch to left field for the Pittsburgh club. The Pirates have lost the first two games Chino has been out, after starting out 7-2.
Houston's Tony Gwynn left the 7th inning of a game with the New York Giants after pulling up lame on a groundball to Dwight Scales at second base. Harold Baines replaced Gwynn in right field that game, and hit a leadoff 9th inning home run in his lone plate appearance on the day. But that game was a loss for the Astros, at 11-7, and was decided long before Gwynn left the game. Although Baines came in on that day, the scoop is that Rusty Staub will probably replace Gwynn in right field until the injury runs its course. This is the chance Rusty has been waiting for, but the betting line in Seattle has long odds against Rusty taking the job away from Gwynn. But this writer saw Prince Hal putting a couple of ten-spots down on Rusty, so perhaps he knows something I don't. Gwynn will be out for 20 days, and should arrive back in uniform around the 4th of May. Houston will definitely miss Gwynn's batting average, but the question is will Staub be able to take the job away based on his power numbers.
Pitcher Ramon Bragana of Havana, who started the season injured, will miss most of April.. He had been slated to be the 4th man in the rotation to begin the season for the Leones. Bragana has been out from the 2nd of Arpil, and is not expected back until at least the 27th. He has been on the Disabled List all season so far. Luis Tiant the Younger took his spot in the rotation, and so far is 1-0, 2.70 and 1 CG in two starts. Tiant could very well win a spot on this injury, but Bragana might move Camilo Pascual (0-0, 10.38 in 2 starts) out of the rotation and down to the farm if he doesn't turn things around.
Pitcher Hippo Vaughn of the New York Giants came into the second game of the season as a reliever in the 4th inning. He threw 4 pitches to Toronto's Joe Kelley, and while backing up on Kelley's lineout to left field he felt something pop in his leg. That was all for him on the day, and likely for 18 more days as well. Vaughn was slated for long relief out of the bullpen, a job being filled by Spud Chandler and Andy Cooper now. Vaughn has not been placed on the DL, and can be seen on the bench during games charting pitches.
Also on the second day of the season, in Seattle, Tokyo's second baseman, Shigeru Chiba, popped out to first and aggravated the injury that had already kept him out more than half the pre-season. Chiba was supposed to be an important part of the infield composition for Tokyo, and his placement on the DL has left a considerable void. Hiramitsu Ochiai was initially placed at second base in the hopes that his bat would cover up his deficit fielding. However, Ochiai has been unable to get in the groove and has posted an anemic .143 Batting Average to go along with his 3 errors at second base in 8 games. Going the other way, Tokyo put Hisanori Karita in the lineup for his glove - and Karita has responded with a .308 Batting Average and a flawless second base in 5 games. Chiba is expected to be out at least until the 26th of April.
Detroit's Frank Howard tried to run too fast during a 4/11 game against Orix when he hit into a double play with the score 1-0 in favour of the Blue Wave. Hondo had come into the game as a left field sub in a double-switch when a relief pitcher had come in. He left batting .294 with 1 HR, and is not expected back until the 30th of April. The Tigers lost that game, and have gone 2-3 since then, and are 5-7 overall. Howard had been slated to play first base against lefty pitching, a spot that has been filled so far by Davey Johnson even though Norm Cash was expecting the shot. Detroit had a tough time in the Spring Season as well, losing Kirk Gibson and Chief Bender to injuries -- both started the season on the Disabled List. Bender could come back anytime, but the team hasn't seen fit to remove him from the DL, instead having him get some extra conditioning back home in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Gibson on the other hand is still hobbling about, and should be on the DL at least until the 17th of April. Bender has spot starter and long relief roles waiting for him, while Gibson is penciled in as the main backup to Frank Robinson, Al Kaline and Ty Cobb.
The Seals of San Francisco have been saddled with the loss of Oscar Charleston since 4/8, when he jammed his ankle on a fielder's choice in a home game versus Seattle. Charleston will be out until the 24th, at least, but has not been put on the DL. Since he left the lineup, Reggie Smith and Pelayo Chacon have platooned in left field in his place.Smith is batting .250 with 2 RBI, and Chacon is at .071. The injury provoked a little controversy at the time, and Seattle manager Jim Bouton claims he was wrongly quoted on the Charleston injury. Regardless, San Francisco will be much relieved when Charleston returns to left field for them.
There have been 49 injuries since the regular season started, and the ones noted above are the worst of the lot. 15 of the injuries were only for the remainder of the game, and 16 were for 10 or more days. Cincinnati, Havana and Homestead have each suffered 5 injuries, while 5 teams haven't had an injury yet: Boston Beaneaters, Chicago White Sox, Montreal Royales, New York Mets and New York Yankees. Hit batsmen have accounted for 2 of the injuries (Spot Poles above, and Washington's Griffey Jr (1 game)), and an on-field collison was the cause of another (Ed Bailey of Washington). All the rest were of a general nature or because of stiffness associated with rain delays. More than a few have slanted the odds, and perhaps a couple will result in switched roles. But every one has the Owners flinching when they see their prize players pulling up lame.


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I sit in the living room the next day with Lily as we wait for the Moors to arrive. Our uncle, Harry Moors, is Dad's older brother. He and his wife, Olivia Moors, have three kids, a son and two daughters.
Their oldest, Oliver, is almost two years older than me and is almost the opposite of me. While I'm more technically oriented, Oliver is more of a sportsman. While I'm lean, Oliver has a muscular physique as befitting of his status as a footballer and a bodybuilder.
We don't exactly dislike each other, but our lack of common interests makes it rather hard to get along with each other.
Their middle child, Emily, is fourteen and is outgoing and social while remaining on top of her studying and greatly enjoys reading. She likes to write fanfic about the League much to my annoyance.
The youngest, Chloe, is twelve like Lily, but half a year older. They both share the same interests, but Chloe is much more girly and silly than my sister. Also to my annoyance.
You probably gotten the impression that I don't particularly get on with my cousins on my dad's side. That might be a bit harsh. We get on with each other okay, but I prefer to keep out of their way and for them to keep out of mine.
It doesn't help that the Riley family decided to move into the base today and I'm busy here. I'm lucky that Narszara, James and Sam are free to help them move in. Alex also might show up later today as well.
Oh well, I guess I just have to put up with this.
By the way, I should mention that Uncle Harry is a politician who doesn't like the idea of non-governmental superheroes. He has been campaigning to get the League of Heroes to be either disbanded, outlawed or made to work for the government over the last few weeks.
Not that any of League actually cares.
And what makes the situation even worse is that Lily and I have had a falling out last night. She feels that Britannia's secret identity to busted wide open to be 'cool' and, well, you know how I feel about the subject.
"Be nice," Dad tells me as he enters the room.
"Don't worry Dad," I reassure him, "I'll be fine."
"Don't start any fights," says Dad, "I know how you disagree with Harry's beliefs and ideas."
I ignore that last part. I've been quite vocal about how I disagree with Harry's politics around the house.
"Just don't expect me to play nice with his dumb ideas," I mutter.
Dad glares at me. Unlike Mum, who is much more understanding due to her knowledge about granddad, the League and the rest of it, Dad just doesn't get why I'm so strongly opposed to his brother's beliefs. It bugs him and he has no idea on why I behave like I do.
Today's visit isn't looking like it is going to be a good one.
"When are they arriving?" asks Lily as she looks out the window.
"Anytime now," answers Dad, "And I mean it Daniel, no causing or starting any fights."
"You don't need to repeat yourself," I retort.
Dad glares at me, but doesn't say anything. I might be in trouble later though, but I don't really care right now.
We sit in the living room in uncomfortable silence until Lily shouts, "I see them!"
Harry has the look of a politician even as he enters the house. A fit body with a grin on his face, my uncle has handsome features including stubble instead of a beard and slick dark brown hair. He is informal clothing, fancy trousers and a polo shirt.
Olivia looks like a businesswoman even in informal clothing. Emily is wearing a crimson top and snug dark pink trousers and has a slender body shape while Chloe as a girly look to her.
Oliver, on the other hand, is major contrast to his father, wearing sport attire. His football uniform to be precise. His body is buff and his blonde hair is even shorter than mine and much neater. His brown eyes are just like his father's.
We exchange greetings. Oliver gives Lily a great big bear hug, but simply gives me a friendly slap on the back. I just smile at him.
Dad and Harry start speaking with each other while the girls chat about girl stuff.
"Did you see the game the other night?" Oliver asks me.
"No, I don't watch sports," I tell him.
"So what do you do then?" asks Oliver.
"School work, engineering, hang out with friends, self-defence training and running my company," I reply.
"That sounds boring," says Oliver dismissively, "Wait, your company?"
"Yup," I answer, "Griffin Engineering. Granddad left it to me. While I'm not old enough to run it, I'm still learning about it so I can run when I'm old enough."
"Still sounds boring," replies Oliver, "Like how dad wants be to follow him into politics. Football is much more fun than all of that."
"Politics are important even if I disagree with your dad's," I reply, "And football only works as a job if you're really good. Besides as the-"
"I am really good," cuts in Oliver, "The Portsmouth Football Club has signed me on. In a year, I'll be playing for them."
"Good for you," I reply, "In a few years, I'll be running one of the biggest companies in the nation."
"Which one?" demands Oliver.
"I told already. Griffin Engineering," I answer, somewhat annoyed that he wasn't paying attention.
Then again, I wasn't paying attention to what he was saying so I can't really complain. Not without being a hypocrite.
"I know," says Harry suddenly, "Why don't you show Ollie the local park?"
"That sounds like a great idea," agrees my dad, "The girls can play with each other and Harry and I can catch up."
I sigh internal in response. It looks like I'm going to have no control over how my day is going to go.


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BlackBerry Touch/Volt and Torch 2: First Press Shots
It's not like we haven't seen the BlackBerry 9810 Torch 2 or 9860 Touch/Volt before — they've been spotted in the wild numerous times — so the appearance of press imagery really just serves to suggest that an official launch is impending. Both OS 7 handsets are scheduled to arrive on multiple US carriers, whereas their predecessors, the original Torch and Storm 2, are exclusive to AT&T and Verizon, respectively.
The Torch 2 brings a 1.2GHz CPU and VGA resolution to the original QWERTY slider, while the Touch/Volt (codenames: Monaco/Monza for the CDMA and GSM versions) is expected to offer the same processor along with a 3.7-inch WVGA display. A purported leaked Sprint roadmap from earlier today implied that we'll see the Storm 2 successor in mid-August, and we'd expect the Torch 2 in that same timeframe.