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MARTINSBURG - After 16 years of providing a Thanksgiving meal to community members in need, the Harvest Lighthouse Ministry is excited to carry on a community tradition of giving and fellowship.
On Thanksgiving Day, Harvest Lighthouse Ministry and Hoss's Family Steak and Sea House, located at 195 Aikens Center, will host a community holiday meal from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
With the help of neighboring churches and community businesses, Harvest Lighthouse Ministry Pastor Debbie Bowman expects to feed around 1,200 people a meal of turkey, stuffing and all the trimmings.
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Hoss's Associate Manager Tram Le, Harvest Lighthouse Ministry Associate Pastor Gene Britner, Pastor Debbie Bowman and Hoss's General Manager Dallas Grim are excited to be part of a community effort to provide a free holdiay meal on Thanksgiving Day.
"We are going to be packed. We might even get more than that, because there are so many things going on in the world - people losing their jobs and going through hardships. It's about giving, and God draws people to him through love," said Bowman.
The meal would not be possible without the help of community businesses like Hoss's, UPS-which prints the event fliers for free-and Pan Tran, provides free transportation to and from the event, with a pickup at Harvest Lighthouse Ministry, Bowman said.
"Anytime, but especially nowadays with the economy, no matter how bad it gets, the ability to give back, especially as a business in the community, we always try to reach out and connect with the community. There's no better way than on Thanksgiving," said Dallas Grim, Hoss's general manager.
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Cancer of the renal pelvis or ureter is cancer that forms in the kidney's pelvis or the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder (ureter).
Transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis or ureter
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Hahah reading and hula hooping, quite talented! So happy your little man is growing up. :)ReplyDelete
What a great multi-tasker! I love that pick with the hula hoop! Happy Birthday, Caedmon!ReplyDelete
Sso beautiful! Happy Birthday Caedmon :)ReplyDelete
Happy 8th Birthday to your sweet boy!ReplyDelete
Happy birthday!! 8 years old, wow!! :DReplyDelete
Happy Birthday to your first born! That hullahoop picture is just the best! Hope you all have a wonderful day!ReplyDelete
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Happy Happy Caedmon!ReplyDelete
There's something special about the first. Made me cry reading it thinking of my own making me a momma. Of course, it's just him right now, but one day maybe there will be more. But he's so so so special.
Hope today is wonderful!
Happy birthday lil man! He looks like a gem!ReplyDelete
And happy 8 years of being a mama!
Umm maybe I started thinking about my almost 2 year old turning 8 & maybe I started crying...maybe.ReplyDelete
Happy birthday to your big man!
Happy birthday to your little man!! And i completely understand the thing about seeing yourself in your son my boys are 10 and i can't believe the lessons god teaches me through them:))ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday sweet boy!!!ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday, Little Man! The thought of a year and a half overwhelms me.....god knows how I'll handle 8 years! Happy eight years to you as well, Mama. I love that he's enjoying a little Narnia in that picture =DReplyDelete
Ummm...is your eight year old really reading the Chronicles of Narnia on his own?! Good job!ReplyDelete
aww happy birthday to him! love the pics!ReplyDelete
happy birthday! what a sweet post that was about him!ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday Caedmon!!!!ReplyDelete
happy birthday, caedmon! hope it's a great one!ReplyDelete
Happy birthday Caedom!ReplyDelete
@paris, yes! he is quite the reader (and has been reading since before kindergarten!)ReplyDelete
smart little kid (clearly did not get it from me :P)
I loved this so much I tagged you in my own post! Happy birthday, little dude!ReplyDelete
Happy Birthday :)ReplyDelete
So precious. The hula hooping while reading picture is hilarious! Happy birthday to your little man!ReplyDelete
A very talented 8-year-old, I see. Happy Birthday, Caedmon!ReplyDelete
Happy mom-iversary to you! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Caedmon! :)ReplyDelete
My friend gets all depressed reading blogs because she thinks everyone makes their life sound so much better than it really is. She thinks every mom makes their life sound easy, their marriage sound perfect, and their kids sound like angels... so I gave her your blog! lol! You are so honest but because you love your kids and family so much- it's always a good honesty. Keep on, keep on!ReplyDelete
awww... happy bday boy!ReplyDelete
my eldest just turned 8 in january.
time flies!
those lucky (or not so) first borns, huh?
always being the guinea pigs. :)
Happy 8th Birthday to your boy!ReplyDelete


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Happy New Year - John Charmley - 03-01-2007
Dear Fellowship Members,
It will be the Feast of the Nativity on 7 January, but I hope that it is in order to wish you all a happy new year, since on the civil calendar it is now 2007!
I hope that for all of us it will be a time for spiritual growth.
In Christ,
- Michael Kennedy - 04-01-2007
Happy New Year John, and to everyone else in the Fellowship.
And just a note to say that the British Orthodox Church, by special dispensation of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, keeps the Feast of the Nativity on 25th December along with the majority of Christians in the West, and with the Greek Orthodox Church. The Greeks call this the 'new calendar' and I think they have followed it since the 1920s.
The British Orthodox Church keeps Great Lent and Pascha in line with the Coptic Orthodox calendar but everything else as in the West. It can be confusing and I usually ask Peter Farrington to put me right!
I too hope that 2007 will be a time of spiritual growth for us all and mark a continuing growth in our church.
The Feast of the Nativity - John Charmley - 04-01-2007
Dear Michael,
Given the rifts that the calendar issue has caused elsewhere, it seems to be a sign of the spiritual maturity of the Copts that Pope Shenouda has taken such a view and granted such a dispensation.
No disrespect to any other Orthodox Church, but His Holiness' attitude seems worlds apart from the narrow view so often taken elsewhere. Some of the material I have read on this issue on Eastern Orthodox sites seems very unChristian in its high-handed denunciation of others.
I wonder how far the Coptic attitude stems from never having been an Imperial Church, and therefore never succumbing to the temptations of power?
In Christ,
- Michael Kennedy - 05-01-2007
Dear John,
Yes, I think there is something in this and I am sure it explains a lot else about the Coptic Orthodox Church, for example the fact that they can be creative enough to recognise the Orthodoxy and historical authenticity of the former OCBI and welcome it into Patriarchate. And of course the fact that we are able to use the Liturgy of St James rather than the Coptic Liturgy of St Basil. Churches with an Imperial or simply establishment past might find such radical moves difficult to contemplate.
I wrote earlier that 'everything else (on the calendar) is as in the West' but in fact it is slightly more complicated than that, although I couldn't begin to explain it. But the fact remains that we are able to be fully part of the COC while retaining certain key cultural aspects, thus making us more effective in our mission to British people.
British and Orthodox - John Charmley - 05-01-2007
Dear Michael,
Thank you for this. Elsewhere Peter and I have been taking part in a discussion about Orthodoxy and (for want of a better word) ethnicity. Many Eastern Orthodox seem slightly 'off' even about the idea of having a Western Rite service, which has, after all been approved by the Moscow Patriarchy.
I quite understand, especially in places like America , where Orthodoxy and the diaspora culture are so intertwined, why there should be such an attachment to the liturgy in old Church Slavonic or old Greek, but by the same token, if Orthodoxy is to reestablish itself in this country amongst a large number of people, it is simply going to have to be in English - or not at all.
The Apostles decided all if this, after all, back in Acts 15 at the Council of Jerusalem, when St. Paul's views won the day.
I very much appreciate the way in which the Copts have been so eirenic and so willing to see the needs of mission in this country. Let us hope that 2007 sees further advances for this ancient, and successful, method.
In Christ,


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TWC9: Taskboard & Storyboard in VS vNext, Hadoop on Azure, Tweeting Breathalyzer
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thanks for the news guys.
the link about xamarin - Xamarin, will provide developer tools is not working
@ailatzis:Good catch, sorry about that & fixed
Any change to provide a link to download the PowerPoint Storyboard plug-in only?
The Breathalyzer needs a Bluetooth attachment, so you can pair to a mobile, preventing you from drunk calling and / or texting former partners.
With the StoryBoard plugin, what are the plans for SketchFlow now?
@AdamSpeight2008: haha, it is open source
@LoadTitan: Different tools for different folks. Sketchflow is amazing for some things but isn't for everyone.
Is the Storyboard Plug in available? If so is there a link to it you can provide??
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1994 bmw 318 ic - Convertible
by walkmeister from Eugene, OR | May 30, 2014
I bought this car with 113,000 miles on it, and it now has 250,000 miles on it, and it still runs strong (for a small four cylinder) and doesn't smoke. At 170,000 I had to put in a clutch and replaced the Rear Main seal on the engine at that time, as well as the front and rear seals on the transmission. I honestly didn't believe that this little 4 cylinder would last this long, or any of the rest of the car for that matter. The manual transmission is quiet, as well as the differential, and the power steering is smooth and leak free. At 120,000, I did flush the power steering unit and replace with Amsoil, as well as the rest of the car, and it just keeps on going, first turn of the key every time. At 225,000 I had new Goodyear Assurance Comfort tires installed and the wheel alignment specs reworked so that there is no crazy tire wear as with the factory specs, and after 10,000 miles, they look like new. When Goodyear aligned all four wheels, they said the suspension components are still within specs and like new, with the exception of two front struts that are leaking oil. The best mileage recored was 44 MPG on a straight long trip, and it usually scores between 37 and 41 on any highway trip. The actual gas mileage is far better than what the EPA said it would be! It is a great, durable car that is easy to work on and is very economical! The trick with buying a BMW is to get one that hasn't had the life driven out of it by some master speed demon. Mine was owned by a woman, and she drove it very conservatively and thus why it still piles on the miles dependably. I hear some knuckleheads in BMW forums say "these cars need to be driven hard" and I ask why? These cars do not build muscle when ran hard, they simply wear faster. Think about it.
Purchased a new car
Uses car for Commuting
Does recommend this car
Great car for the money
by Car guy from Atlanta, GA | May 31, 2011
I bought this car when it was 18 years old with over 200,000 miles on it. It's really hard to give a rating like this to a used car with so many miles on it. First off, I'd say that the car has held up great. I am the third owner. Most of the parts on the car are original. Convertible top: Some stitching has started to wear (nothing has come apart. Just some wear on the stitches) Back window has a crease line from being used, but is not all foggy like most other convertibles with plastic rear windows. Vinyl seats are in perfect shape. No cracking, stiffness etc. Interior design is very comfortable. There is a weak point to the interior, which is the door panels. They tend to become separated and rattle a bit over time. They are repairable fairly easily. Interior styling is very nice. Only drawback to the design is lack of decent cup holders. Paint has held up great. No problems with clear coat etc. Very nice shine to the paint. Also, the body of the car seems to be very high quality build and design. There are no waves to the body or deformities. Closing the hood, trunk or door and it's just nice and solid. Even gaps all around the body panels. No sag. Drivetrain: With over 200,000 miles, there is still no smoke from the engine. No oil consumption. No noise from the transmission or differential. Smooth as glass. The 1.8 is not going to win any drag races, but the engine comes alive after 4,000 RPM. It just wants to drive. Handling: At one point I had a Porsche 914. Small mid engine car.. Handled great. I'd put this 4 seater, rear wheel drive in the same class. Remarkable handling. When looking for one of these cars, check service records. If the car has been kept up, it will last a very long time. Not just a reflection of my car, but know others who own BMWs with very little problems.
Purchased a new car
Uses car for Commuting
Does recommend this car
Great Little Convertible =]
by BMW 318 ic from Boston, MA | June 6, 2010
My 1994 BMW 318ic is an overall wonderful car. It has 160,000 miles now and it still starts right up and runs wonderfully. It has no problems ever which is great! The handling is like you wouldn't believe. The balance is perfect, the steering is very responsive, the brakes are nice and tight, and the transmission is still buttery smooth. The gas mileage is great, 40 MPGs HIGHWAY!!! It gets about 20 MPGs city average. This car does great on gas. I only run mine on premium 93 octane fuel because the manual says premium fuel only. This car's features are great. The interior is nice, quiet, and cozy. It's a little too small though, but it's still comfortable. Keep up with the services and this car will run forever! My one complaint is that the 1.8 liter engine is slightly underpowered, but with the transmission in the sport mode it's not too bad. Overall, I love my BMW!
Purchased a new car
Uses car for Just getting around
Does recommend this car
Excellent Vehicle
by Ken from Baltimore, MD | December 7, 2008
The E36 318i is a very nice car. The handling is the best part. It feels very solid and like it is on rails. It is very fun to drive. I can get 35mpg also. What other rear wheel drive car gives you that fuel economy? This car is also very reliable. I have had no major problems with it. I would definetly reccommend this car to anyone. Do your self a favor and get the manual transmission, it is way more fun.
Purchased a new car
Uses car for Commuting
Does recommend this car
My Dream Machine
by Sakib from Wisconsin | March 26, 2008
Excellent handling and lot of gas mileage in city and off course high mileage in the highway. Overall its a nice car and you will love the every bit of it.
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More than 35 students are headed to Columbus next month to compete in the 62nd annual SkillsUSA Ohio Championship.
Students from across the state are to compete in 89 competitive skills and leadership events. The competition is set for April 15 and 16. Gold-medal winners from the state competition then move onto the national competition in Kansas City in June.
Dustin Benner, collision repair technology senior from Hopewell-Loudon High School, is to compete in the collision repair competition at state. During the regional competition, he received gold for repairing a fender.
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Dustin Benner repairs a car fender during the 2014 SkillsUSA Ohio Northwest Regional Championships in February. Benner went on to earn gold in the competition.
Benner said he was happy with his work during the competition, adding "it took a lot of practice."
Benner said he would practice welding before and during school.
Fixing cars is something Benner said he always has enjoyed doing. He said his father was a mechanic and it is something he wanted to continue.
Benner said he hopes to go to nationals. Even if he doesn't, Benner said, the competition has made him a better person. After graduation, he plans to attend Universal Technical Institute to become an auto technician.
Public safety competitor Douglas McDonald, a senior at Columbian High School, received silver during regionals in the criminal justice competition.
The competition consisted of McDonald going through scenarios of a real-world police officer.
McDonald is planning to attend Tiffin University to one day work with the FBI in counter-terrorism. McDonald said he wants to be able to save people.
Like some contests, McDonald said the criminal justice contest is special because you don't know what the advisers are going to ask them to do.
"It is a challenge because you don't know, but at the same time, it gets rid of the nerves and doesn't allow you to overthink a decision," he said.
Teams also are competing.
This year's tech prep showcase team has worked with the Tiffin Fire Department and Mercy Tiffin Hospital to teach hands-only CPR. Combined, the team of seniors Ashley Perry and Megan Somodi of Calvert High School and Sidney Baker of Columbian, taught 1,093 people.
Somodi said the team worked with several area schools.
"With teaching the students, we told them to then go teach five more people to spread the word," Somodi said.
"The girls put a lot of work into their project," said Sandy Reinhart, medical technology instructor at Sentinel. "They gave up many of their days to help teach people."
Reinhart said the girls hope to earn gold at state.
"The girls have always been one point shy, earning silver. Our goal this year is to get a gold," she said.
Becka Heidler of Columbian and Krista Ward of Old Fort High School, seniors in the medical technology program, competed in the health knowledge bowl, earning bronze as team one at regionals. Their teammates were juniors Mackenzie Moyer of Columbian and Dominic Solis of Upper Sandusky.
Team two in the health knowledge bowl consisted of seniors Chelsea Fitschen of Mohawk, Kaylee Sherer of Old Fort, juniors Rachel Groves of Calvert and Kaitlin Huffman of
Seneca East. That team took gold at regionals.
Other students to compete are juniors Daniel Arbogast of Hopewell-Loudon; Ciara Digby of Columbian; Jordan Donaldson of Hopewell-Loudon; Cale Felter of Seneca East; Katlyn Hahler of Seneca East; Jonathan Lotycz of Old Fort; Brady McWilliams of Seneca East; Cliff Miller of Columbian; Austin Parrott of Columbian; Nathaniel Payne of Upper Sandusky; Marisa Romig of Columbian; Phillip Stanley of Upper Sandusky; Nicholas Vogel of Columbian; Jacob Wages of Upper Sandusky; Jeffrey Warnick of Seneca East; and seniors Olivia Borer of New Riegel; Garrett Crapo of Seneca East; Daniel DeJean of Upper Sandusky; Jared Downs of Seneca East; Ciara Long of Mohawk; Cheyanne Lykins of Upper Sandusky; Jerad Raypole of Mohawk; Danielle Swanagan of ECOT; and Anderson Tyree of Seneca East.


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DecembersongsImagine four acclaimed singer-songwriters, Grammy nods among them, criss-crossing the USA throughout December, trading original holiday songs in a Bluebird Café-styled "writers-in-the-round" tour before intimate rapt audiences. That was the brainchild when Amy Speace conceived of Decembersongs in 2010 with her colleagues Jon Vezner, Dan Navarro and Sally Barris.12/15/2012Time: 7:30 pmCarnegie Lecture Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
A Christmas FestivalAnderson: A Christmas Festival; Corelli: "Christmas Concerto"; Holst: Christmas Day; Anderson: Sleigh Ride; Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker excerpts. Vocals by Maria Mauti.12/15/2012Time: 7:30 pmUpper St. Clair H.S., 1825 McLaughlin Run Rd., Upper St. Clair, PAwebsite | map
TranseamusThe Pittsburgh School for the Choral Arts & Oakland Girls Choirs invite you on a musical journey from darkness to light featuring Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols, the Pittsburgh premiere of Frank LaRocca's Magnificat, carols from around the world, and carols arranged by David Willcocks, John Rutter, et. al.12/15/2012Time: 7:00 pmLocation: Church of the Ascension, 4729 Ellsworth Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Navidad Caribe - Coro LatinoamericanoCoro Latinoamericano's Christmas concert, Navidad Caribe," is a joyous and rhythmic celebration of songs from all over the Caribbean. Free admission, donations suggested. Info: 412 345-1047.12/15/2012Time: 7:30 pmLocation: Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, 650 Schenley Dr., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Youth Philharmonic Plays Sounds of the SeasonThe Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and Prelude Ensembles play a free concert of festival holiday music.12/15/2012Time: 11:30am-1:30pmLocation: Wintergarden, PPG Place, downtownwebsite
Festival of Nine Lessons & CarolsIn the English tradition, a sequence of choral Christmas music and short scripture readings followed by High Tea in Brooks Hall.12/16/2012Time: 3:00 pmLocation: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton St., Pittsburgh, PA
Messiah Sing-AlongSt. Brendan's Episcopal Church in Franklin Park presents its 5th annual Messiah Sing Along conducted by Woody Brown. Free admission. Bring your own score, or purchase at the door.12/16/2012Time: 2:00 pmLocation: St. Brendan's Episcopal Church, 2365 McAleer Rd., Sewickley, PAwebsite
Songs of the SeasonCarl Iezzi conducts Christmas on Broadway, arranged by John Higgins; Christmas Joy, by Sammy Nestico; Miracle on 34th Street, by Bruce Broughton; and Christmas Festival, by Leroy Anderson. Plus, Neil Stahurski directs the choir from the Church of the Assumption in Bellevue.12/16/2012Time: 3pm3579 Masonic Way, off Cemetery Lane, North Hills (15237) Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Festival of Lessons and CarolsShort seasonal scripture readings are followed by choral or handbell arrangements of traditional carols telling the story from the fall of Adam to the birth of the Christ child. Info: 412 835-4415.12/16/2012Time: 7:00 pmLocation: St. Valentine Church, 2710 Ohio St., Bethel Park, PA
Messiah Sing-AlongYou're invited to sing five choruses with the Calvary Renewal Choir and Festival Orchestra conducted by David Bridge. Soloists include QED's Anna Singer, and Paula Signorino-Richter, Christopher Quigley, and Daniel Teadt.12/16/2012Time: 4:00 pmLocation: Calvary United Methodist Church, 971 Beech Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
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Snowboarding Forum - Snowboard Enthusiast Forums (http://www.snowboardingforum.com/forum.php)
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- - Choosing a board: NS SL, Lib tech TRS/Attack Banana (http://www.snowboardingforum.com/boards/49701-choosing-board-ns-sl-lib-tech.html)
Choosing a board: NS SL, Lib tech TRS/Attack Banana
Hey guys -- another board choosing thread! Thanks in advance for the help, I've read tons of threads on here but am looking foreword to opinions for me specifically
I'm 6', around 150lbs (real lanky f'er). Size 11 boots. Been riding for 3 seasons now, had some big mountain time at Revi in BC which really helped improve my freeride ability. I consider myself intermediate.
I'm trying to narrow my focus in terms of what stuff I wanna be hitting-- I love the groomers and natural features, light glades and last year I started dabbling in the park. That said, I don't really want to live in the park or anything, but a board that can still hit a few boxes would be ideal, not the priority though.
We gets tons of ice here regularly, so that is definitely a factor. Pow ability doesnt have to be great, if I do another big mountain trip I'll most likely rent a powder board -- and this season i think the biggest I may see is tremblant or vermont.
I'm currently on a K2 anagram 159W with Burton Cartel Re:Flex bindings and Burton Ion boots (I know, I know, the ions are super comfy and the cartels were half price)
I always thought the anagram was a big big and unwieldy for me and I always wanted something smaller/regular width. It was a good board to learn on, but I want something that can take my ability further.
The main boards that I have been looking at:
1. Libtech TRS. I a sucker for libtech stuff, love it. I've heard the TRS magne-traction is good on the ice. What else to say? Nothing but good things about this board. Heard about the TNT base, not too worried I'm sure it's fine.
2. Libtech Attack Banana. Little confused about this one, I've heard mixed things about its flex and ability compared to the TRS. Libtech says its more freestyle than the TRS with less magne-traction, but I've also heard its stiffer and more of a bomber? Unsure on the specifics but it looks like an awesome ride. I also checked out the Banana Magic, it has gotten rave reviews as well but I'm sure not 100% on the breakdown between the three boards
3. Never summer SL. After looking through this site I came across the NS boards. I'll be honest I prefer the libtech graphics if it comes down to that. I'm also not sure of the availability of this board at the ski/snowboard show I plan to buy at in early Oct. I looked at the heritage, but think that may be a bit much and don't know about the icy performance of either really. Also, with size 11 boots would I be able to be o the SL or would I have to step into a Legacy?
I appreciate any opinions anyone has to offer! Also open to other suggestions! I looked at the Arbor selection including the element and coda, and some of the GNU and Rome products. Nothing is off the table as of yet!
I was in the same situation as you. I had a 2008 burton blunt wide 158. I'm also 150ish and 6 ft tall with size 11 feet. I picked up a never summer sl 2012 151 for 349$. I talked to a never summer rep and at its waist of 24.3 they said it will be just fine with my boot size. The type of riding you do is identical to mine, I've heard the sl does it all.
These were some of the boards I looked at last year. I like to bomb & cruise groomers, hit natural and park jumps, charge off piste in the chunder, dodge trees and ride in powder. I've been riding an 07 gnu cambered board.
I demoed the Attack Banana (in a 156) and the SL (in a 158) for a day each last season. I like both of the boards a lot, but I give the slight edge to the Attack Banana. I give the slight nod to the AB because it's lighter, stiffer, has more pop, better high speed stability and initiates turns better than the SL, at least for me and my riding style. And not that the SL was any slouch, it destroyed the chopped up off piste garbage like it was nothing, and had very good turn initiation, and pop as well, I just thought the AB was better. Both performed well in the trees and had excellent edge hold. No powder on those two days I demoed, so I can't speak about their performance in the poo. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with either of these boards. The ease of turning with both of these has me sold on the hybrid rocker / camber designs.
Because of unforseen circumstances, I wasn't able to pick up the AB I was sold on last year. So this season I've opened up my search to include the TRS, Gnu Billy Goat, Smokin Superpark, Yes Pick Your Line, NS Cobra, and more. As I also plan to start riding in the backcountry too. Since Lib rates the AB a half tick stiffer than the TRS, it may be similar to the differences I felt between the AB and the SL. The TRS may be more grippy as it's magnetraction is significantly more aggressive than the AB. As for the rest of those boards I've mentioned, I've heard good things about them, but I have no first had knowledge.
Hope that helps ya. Good luck in your search, and if you can demo- Do it!
159 seems real long for you. I think 153-155 is perfect.
150lbs size 11s. Problem is that if you go to 152 you may just risk too much overhang and may need a wide, but the perfect midwide for you like and SL or Blacklist comes in 156 and 154 respectively, which at those lengths, you may not need a wide.
As such this leads me to recommend to you the NS Proto CTX 152. Now this is just an example, but this is a nice short board that has enough beef for you to take just about anywhere, and is the proper length and width for your height and feets.
Just make sure when considering other wide boards at short lengths to not get sucked into a noodely park board, as most of the options you find will lean to toward that bent.
that said, what I decide on may not even be available at the show for the price I want
Keep em comin, great tips so far!
Snowboard show is only 4 days away and now I'm seriously considering the NS Proto CT as well! Looks to be a bit less damp than the SL, and with a true twin shape -- would be more fun for jibbing, less for all mountain
gonna have to see whats available there!
In the hunt for a proto myself this year...eyeing that snowboard show as well :)
Ya the weathers keeping my spirits up too! Hopefully more precipitation than last year too
I would advise checking out the show -- it's one thing going around to all the sales that are going on but this is definitely the biggest bang for your buck event... Tons of major deals especially on last years stuff
I think I'm almost set on the Proto CT now -- really hoping someone has some NS stuff there I know it goes fast :s
Ill be @ the show on Thursday
Uh ohes, looks like everyone's lookin for the Proto CT at the show tmrw.. personally I'd rather a 2012 model cuz its cheaper.. something tells me they will have 0. From what I've been reading on the forums.. don't both the proto and SL fare well in powder?
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A tremendous Thursday afternoon to you and welcome to the 2010 Armed Forces Bowl from the campus of Southern Methodist University (SMU) and Gerald J. Ford Stadium here in Dallas, TX.
It's a cloudy day here in Dallas, but the temperatures are expected to reach 70 degrees, so it's an absolutely perfect day for football.
The best thing about walking around the campus is seeing all the men and women in their uniforms from Army to Navy to the Marines. It's a sight to behold and one you don't get to see that often unless you're attending the Army-Navy game at the end of the season.
The SMU Mustangs are on the north end of the stadium in the uniforms they'll be wearing next season, which consists of black tops and white pants with white helmets, which might confuse a lot of people, seeing as black is nowhere in the school colors, but I digress.
To the south is Army in their white tops and gold pants with gold helmets.
Most would wonder how SMU got home-field advantage for a bowl game. Well, after TCU had one side of their stadium imploded to allow them to make some big upgrades, the game had to be moved, so this was the only logical place to move it.
Someone asked me why this didn't end up being at Cowboys Stadium. Well, let me put it this way. This game isn't big enough to get Jerry Jones' attention.
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Beth Lynne Hoskins' 74-count animal cruelty trial resulted in her conviction on 52 counts of animal cruelty for mistreatment of her high-end Morgan horses.
But the judge's verdict issued Monday is not stopping her in her fight, and already she is strategizing her appeal. It's a case that has rung up at least $2 million total, between both dueling sides, the SPCA Serving Erie County and Hoskins, for both horse care and legal bills.
The more than three-year saga – which began with the March 18, 2010, raid by the SPCA at Hoskins' 50-acre Aurora horse farm – culminated Monday in an overflowing Aurora Town Court room. About 60 people waited to hear Town Justice Douglas W. Marky's verdict, with some lining the courtroom almost up to the judge's bench and others standing in the hallway.
Marky ticked off a two-page list containing four columns of horses' names – announcing in his verdict the names of each of the horses for counts in which he found Hoskins guilty of animal cruelty as well as the counts for which he did not.
In all, Hoskins was found guilty of 52 misdemeanor counts under the state Agriculture & Markets Law, while she was not guilty of 22 counts.
Monday was the pivotal moment in Hoskins' nonjury criminal trial before Marky that began just before Memorial Day 2012.
Hoskins sat composed at the defense table, dressed in a khaki-colored linen blouse and bright yellow skirt, with her trademark jangling bracelets. Notably absent was her daughter, Alex, who usually accompanied Hoskins to court.
Hoskins' wealthy family, which owns the Buffalo-based Curtis Screw machining company, did not attend the court proceedings. Hoskins later said it would have been too hard on the family.
In rendering his verdict, Marky did not distinguish what factored into his decision. And neither Assistant District Attorney Michael Drmacich, nor Hoskins' primary defense attorney, Thomas J. Eoannou, said they knew, either.
But Marky noted that the 22,000 documents filed in the case represented its complexity and breadth. "It's a bigger stack of papers than I am tall. That's a huge undertaking," Marky said before issuing the verdict at about 4:30 p.m. "Although this was one case, it was really 74 trials, all of them intertwined."
Marky set sentencing for 4:15 p.m. Sept. 26.
A major unknown, however, is what will happen to the 39 horses that Hoskins has had at her farm since a State Supreme Court justice overseeing civil cases involving the situation returned them to her the summer following the raid. One had since died.
The SPCA, meanwhile, is caring for 30 of her horses at foster farms. Attorneys in the case Monday said it was uncertain just when a hearing would be held in which a judge can determine what happens to the horses.
The case has captured national attention in horse and animal abuse circles.
Hoskins vehemently denies any wrongdoing and insists she properly cared for her large herd, and that conditions found in March 2010 at her farm were the norm for a horse farm coming out of winter.
Hoskins and Eoannou have contended she is the victim of overzealous animal rights crusaders trying to rewrite the rules on how animals are treated.
But the Erie County District Attorney's Office has steadfastly insisted otherwise, presenting a case detailing depths of manure in the horses' stalls and maintaining that many were underfed and appeared dehydrated. Some witnesses noted hoof distortions, infections and absent farrier care, as well as dry water buckets and holes in some of the stalls. They testified to significant weight gain in some of the horses once they were under SPCA care.
After the verdict was announced and court was dismissed, Hoskins leaned over to Eoannou and gently held his head, before whispering in his right ear. A short time later, after the courtroom had cleared, she said in an interview that she would definitely be appealing to the Erie County Court Appellate Term.
"I'm very grateful that we've been able to launch our defense. This is just the first step in a long process," Hoskins said, intimating that the playout of the case is indicative of animal rights activists and what she said were undercurrents that were not always obvious.
"We're not done, yet. This was one person and one person's opinion," she said of Marky's verdict. "We've pursued justice where we could, and will continue to do this. I certainly haven't benefitted from this taking so long. The process takes a long time."
Hoskins said she had not had any expectations of what the verdict would be. She is known for her litigious nature, and also has sued the SPCA and others for $2 billion in damages, charging that she was set up.
Another attorney she has retained, John P. Bartolomei, said motions are pending in State Supreme Court on the return of her 30 other horses. Hoskins also is looking to have that court order the return of $350,000 that she has paid the SPCA for the agency to care for her animals.
Eoannou termed this verdict as "round one."
On the split verdict, he said he knows every horse and he did not see the distinction as to why some were apparently mistreated and others were not. "I respect it, but I don't know how he got it," he said of the judge's decision.
SPCA Executive Director Barbara Carr afterward said she was confident in the agency's work on the Hoskins case, which has proved to be the costliest and longest.
"We don't go into a case without doing our homework and without knowing what we're doing. I'm not at all surprised we got to this point. Certainly, the proof was there," Carr said, thanking the District Attorney's Office for all the work that went into the case. "It was huge and we're very glad that it's now completed."
The SPCA has spent "around" $1 million caring for the horses, she said. Hoskins, in contrast, estimated she has spent $750,000 on legal fees and $350,000 in horse care costs to the agency.
What happens to the horses next is a huge source of interest in the community. "That's entirely up to the courts what happens with the horses. I'm sure there's going to be a lot of discussion about that," Carr said, indicating that the routine inspections at Hoskins' farm would likely continue for now.
Asked about Hoskins' claim that the SPCA was overreaching in its accusations, Carr said: "It was all in the evidence as to whether or not this was so."
Drmacich thanked the SPCA, vets, volunteers, investigators, "because without their help, this could never have been possible, without their hard work and dedication. I think this is a victory for the SPCA and for all those people, and the animals."
Reached late Monday night, Erie County District Attorney Frank A. Sedita III said he was pleased with the verdict. "We expected convictions and felt the case was well supported by the evidence," he said. "Drmacich did a great job."
Some in the horse community were thrilled with the conviction news. "Over the long years that this has gone on, I have spoken with vets and volunteers who helped with the raid. It sure sounds like those horses needed to be removed," said Barb Cunningham, president of the western chapter of the New York State Horse Council. "We can't believe they found her guilty, because we figured she would pull something else out of her hat, but we have certainly felt she was guilty."
"I don't believe she should ever have been given any horses back. What she has done to the SPCA economically, is horrendous," Cunningham said. "The woman never should be allowed to have animals. I hope she is sentenced quickly and doesn't win an appeal, and is forced to pay the SPCA for all the money they are putting out."
Also in court Monday, Marky again denied a motion to toss the case out. Last week, he had reserved decision on a renewed motion by Hoskins to have the case dismissed because of allegations of prosecutorial misconduct by Matthew Albert, an assistant district attorney in the case, who had a romantic relationship with SPCA investigator Alex Cooke. The judge again cited cases presented by Bartolomei, but did not find merit that the situation in any way jeopardized or prejudiced the case.
Both Albert and Cooke attended Monday's proceedings. Beforehand, Albert stood outside the court on the sidewalk with a handful of pro-horse people holding signs encouraging drivers to honk for the horses.
After the verdict was announced, Cooke and Albert were seen in a tight embrace on Paine Street, celebrating Hoskins' conviction on 52 counts.
Hoskins on Monday still insisted the prosecutorial misconduct issue had merit. "It seemed very compelling to me and the others I've been working with. It seemed obvious there was a multi-layered conflict in the relationship, that it appeared inappropriate at the very least," Hoskins said.


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How a vacation without your kids can help your marriageJeannette Kaplun
Once you become a parent, it's easy to forget how your kids came to be in the first place. Staying connected with your spouse can seem like a huge challenge, especially during the first years of your child's life as you tackle sleepless nights and potty training, and if you don't nurture your relationship, a huge gap can form between you and your partner. For too many couples I know that gap became insurmountable and they are now separated or divorced.
That's why I'm not only a huge fan of planning date nights with your significant other, but also a firm believer in taking a few days to enjoy a kid-free vacation together. It can actually save your marriage. Or at the very least strengthen it and help your family be stronger.
It's not just my opinion. I interviewed Dr. Paula Bloom —clinical psychologist, CNN contributor and coauthor of Why Does He Do That? Why Does She Do That?: Two Relationship Experts Reveal the Naked Truth about Dating in the 21st Century– and she was very clear on why investing in your marriage really pays off. "One of the best things you can do for your children is have a strong marriage. The marital relationship is like the foundation of a house. The firmer it is the more stable the structure being built. In this case, the structure is your family. The happier you are as a couple the healthier your kids can be," she explains.
Blogger Kristen Doyle, a mom of 4, hadn´t taken a vacation alone with her husband in over 6 years but decided the time had come to spend a few days as a couple. "With 4 kids we typically only get time alone at the end of the day when we are both exhausted." They recently enjoyed a few kid-free days in Park City, Utah.
In my case, constant traveling by both my husband and I, too many responsibilities and too little time to have time on our own was taking a toll on our marriage. We know we love each other, but too often we were simply too tired or were constantly interrupted by our children (whom we adore) to nurture our relationship.
So, last March my husband and I decided to take a three-day trip to New York. The weather was rainy and chilly, but we couldn't have cared less. We had a blast. We had uninterrupted conversations. We ate without rushing. And I felt so much more connected to him. Of course we felt guilty for being away from our children, but they were happy to be with their grandmother. In the beginning, we would constantly talk about the kids and we terribly missed them, but after a while we started acting like a couple again. It felt so good!
Here are 7 ways traveling with your spouse can help your marriage:
You can have fun together 1 of 7Fun is so underrated when you become an adult, but it is not only necessary for your well being, it's crucial for a healthy marriage. "Research shows that relationships become at-risk for divorce when the ratio of positive to negative interaction drops below 5:1. Take a moment and think about where's your positive to negative ratio ? A kid-free vacation can help tip the scales in a positive direction," says Dr. Paula Bloom, who recently published Why Does He Do That? Why Does She Do That?: Two Relationship Experts Reveal the Naked Truth about Dating in the 21st Century. Photo: Joanie_21
You can remember what it feels like to be a separate entity from your kids 2 of 7Being a parent is the most amazing job in the world but sometimes it absorbs you in such a way you forget the woman or man you are aside from the role of caretaker. "Spending time alone is an important way to reconnect. It doesn't mean you have to go to some couple's retreat and meditate, have massages and hang by the beach. For some couples something highly structured and active is their idea of fun. Warning: Don't assume that feeling awkward with your spouse, for the first day of vacation or so, means that things are 'horrible', 'We have grown apart.' 'Let's call the lawyer.' It's normal for it to feel awkward when it's something you do rarely," explains Dr. Bloom. Photo: Izzy Taft
You can sleep 3 of 7There is no way you can catch up with all the sleep-deprivation you must endure when you have young children, but a kid-free vacation can allow you to get much needed rest. This can improve your mood, health and even your sex drive. Photo: Janesdead
You can reconnect intimately 4 of 7I cannot stress this enough. Take the time away from your kids to hug, touch, kiss and whatever else you feel like. It's not enough to love somebody; you need to make them feel loved. Literally. Photo: LianaAn
You can talk 5 of 7As in you can really have a conversation: no interruptions, no whining, no rushing. Take time to listen to your spouse, ask questions and find out little details you might have been missing these past weeks, months and years about what makes him or her happy, sad, hopeful or nostalgic about everyday life. "On our vacation away, just the two of us, it was so great to have uninterrupted conversations when one or the other of us wasn't half asleep. We talked like we used to and had fun as a couple like we used to. It was great to get to know each other all over again," says Kristen Doyle. "Talking about schedules, kid's activities, what's for dinner etc. can give you the illusion that you're connecting. But, in many cases, it just isn't enough. It's difficult to strengthen your relationship when there's no time or space. When you have to think about what others might hear, and are so exhausted with life, It's hard to say what you need to say and you are also less likely to hear what you need to hear," says Dr. Bloom. Photo: Kristen Doyle/ DineandDish
Get rid of the emotional buildup and start anew 6 of 7Things have a way of building up and a child-free vacation allows you to get it out in the open, clear the air and build a stronger relationship. Dr. Bloom actually compares relationships to teeth: preventive care is so much better than dealing with cavities and root canals. "Isn't it much better to catch a problem early, instead of letting it fester? It's much easier to solve a problem in it's early stages. Relationships need some daily maintenance as well as some deeper "cleaning." Think of a vacation as an opportunity to clear out some of the emotional build-up", recommends Dr. Bloom. Photo: moomettes/cindimatthews
You can try new things 7 of 7A trip, even if it's a short one, is a great excuse to break away from your routine. Try new foods, go somewhere you've never been before, explore an unknown area of a city or do something on your bucket lists.
Of course this all sounds fantastic, but if you struggle with guilt at leaving the kids behind, check out Kathleen Fordyce's tips— you'll be surprised by what she learned when taking trip with her girlfriends. And remember, organizing and planning are your best friends when going away. Leave lists of your kid's daily schedule, important numbers and any activities he or she's involved in with the caretaker. Go to the supermarket the day before you leave and if necessary, and leave prepared meals in the freezer. And let your child's school or daycare know in advance who will be in charge while you're away and give them all the contact information.
Still not convinced? This is Dr. Bloom's take: "It can feel like SO much work to set up a kid-free vacation. But that effort can yield incredible results. How much time, energy and money do you spend on your kids? You want them to be happy? So, why are they they only ones who deserve happiness? Oh, if money is what you are worrying about consider that divorce lawyers are way more expensive than most vacations."
Kristen Doyle, agrees. "Although it takes time, money and effort, having quality time together as a couple is one of the best investments you can make in your marriage… I'm convinced."
Now go book that trip!
Photo credits: Joanie_21 , Izzy Taft, LianaAn, Kristen Doyle, moomettes/cindimatthews, Janesdead.


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In my last post, I noted how there was a conversation occurring in the learning blogosphere regarding the ongoing future of learning management systems. Well, it turns out that conversation grew into quite the healthy - and timely - dialogue. As it happens we just kicked off our process for creating the next version of our LMS industry study. So in honor of LMS 2011, we will have an LMS-theme this week. I've provided you with some play-by-play below. Enjoy.
The links below are not all of the conversations, but they are representative. You should be able to branch out from here.
First, the links, then my 2 cents. Be sure to check out the comments for each post as well, or you will miss much of the best tête-à-tête.
ReFlect #1: Harold Jarche: LMS is no longer the centre of the universe
Harold argument is simple and profound. In today's world, learning and work are one and the same. So, as he puts it, "why is organizational learning controlled by a learning management systems (LMS) that isn't connected to the work being done in the enterprise?"
His solution, along with Jane Hart and Jay Cross, is to call for a Learning Reformation.
Speaking of Jane Hart…
ReFlect #2: Jane Hart: What is the future of the LMS?
Jane notes that tracking and reporting for leaning is a primary purchase driver for LMSs, but questions if these systems – as delivered – are overkill given the relative need and importance of formal, tracked learning. Other, purpose built tracking technologies, such as Google Analytics could be more targeted and cost effective. As for learning, here's Jane:
"when we talk about "learning" we need to think much wider than formal learning, that individuals and groups "learn" in many different ways, and that in many cases they are already using (public) social and collaboration tools to build their own personal and group spaces to support their own "learning" and working."
"when we talk about "learning" we need to think much wider than formal learning, that individuals and groups "learn" in many different ways, and that in many cases they are already using (public) social and collaboration tools to build their own personal and group spaces to support their own "learning" and working."
She quotes Dan Pontefract regarding the need for learning departments to start with a collaboration system first.
We will hear from Dan in a bit. But first…
ReFlect #3: Clark Quinn: A case for the LMS?
Clark notes the utility of LMSs for connecting learners to formal learning and then tracking completion. However, like Jane – he concludes that, in world where the actual need for that kind of learning is properly understood, such relative importance for such functionality is minimized. He also agrees that a collaboration platform is a more important infrastructure investment for learning.
Which brings us to Dave Wilkins…
ReFlect #4: Dave Wilkins: A Defense of the LMS (and a case for the future of Social Learning)
So, be prepared before you click-through. Dave's post is, in a word, prodigious. Not sure where he gets the time, honestly. :)
As counterpoint, Dave begins by summarizing the various arguments for lms obsolesce, attempting to refute them not by arguing against the relative decrease in importance given to formal learning in organizations – but instead by arguing that the critics need to allow for a wider view of the lms.
Dave makes his case for the LMS in 4 parts, paraphrased:
Dave ends with his vision for the holistic people work/learning environment.
And, finally, Dan Pontefract respectfully disagrees…
ReFlect #5: Dan Pontefract: Standalone LMS is Still Dead (rebutting & agreeing w/ Dave Wilkins)
First, as long as we are moving somewhat chronologically here, Dan should get some credit for his eulogy for the LMS last year.
Dan's view of the LMS:
"The LMS should no longer be thought of as a destination for the learner. This is the nuclear fault of the LMS itself and of antiquated thinking from our learning leaders; it encourages standalone learning by driving people to register for an event … be it an ILT class or an eLearning module."
"The LMS should no longer be thought of as a destination for the learner. This is the nuclear fault of the LMS itself and of antiquated thinking from our learning leaders; it encourages standalone learning by driving people to register for an event … be it an ILT class or an eLearning module."
The core to Dan's argument is the need to abandon the learning environment as destination system (something I've talked about before). Learning (and the systems that enable or deliver it) should be holistic and integrated.
Dan's responses to Dave's points, again paraphrased:
Ok, so hopefully you've read all of that and come back here.
Before I give my thoughts on this subject, I should say that we (Bersin & Associates) are one of the main sources of shopping guidance on these systems available in the industry today. We have a responsibility to both buyers and providers to remain objective and open minded. In that light, here is my personal opinion:
Now, about that name: learning management system. I'm not ready to completely abandon it yet, but I'm not sold on it long term either. What do you think? If we were to start using a different name in our studies, what would it be? LCC? Something else? How do we best help buyers keep a coherent picture of the market in their minds while adequately capturing the full breadth of what these platforms have to offer?
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Saturday, May 29, 2010 15:25
To get LMS vendors point of views, you can go to http://www.lms-selection.com/en2/ where you can find a new LMS vendor interview each week. Don't hesitate to ask direct questions on the blog comments...
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Monday, February 28, 2011 02:05
David, thank you for facilitating this discussion and sharing your summation of the various points of view. In response to your question about future names, and borrowing from usability principles, the name must readily reveal (communicate) form and function. I ran across a paper that suggests Performance Support System reflects the ultimate purpose (although the word, "system," could be confining). Here's the article: http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwitr/docs/nextgen/index.html
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Fantasy and sci-fi are bigger than ever right now. It took a long time, but society as a whole has embraced the nerd genres and come to accept that Star Wars and the Avengers are cool. We like superheroes, we like comic books and outer-space battles and wizards and orcs and guys who chop peoples' heads off with swords. The nerd genres are legit. Except for that My Little Pony shit. That's just creepy and weird.
The unaddressed issue with sci-fi and fantasy, however, is that everyone is someone. Fantasy takes what look like everyday schlubs and makes them heroes. Sci-fi is full of the same sorts of dashing champions who were at first maybe everyday Joes like you and me but rose to the occasion to defeat an alien armada or magically drop-kick a whole army of butt-faced trolls. These stories always focus on heroes, even when they set up a story with someone who is "clearly" not a hero from the get-go. So what happens to the people who really aren't heroes? What's life like on Coruscant for a cab driver? How does a cobbler in Rohan get by? Not as well as you might think, I'd wager.
#5. Middle-Earth
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Tolkien created a rich and amazing world with his Lord of the Rings series and assorted companion books, and Peter Jackson brought them visually to life in a pretty intense and amazing way. If you get past the destructive elements of entire races of awful, man-eating beasts, Middle-Earth seems like a decent place at first glance. It's full of wonder and adventure and super sexy elf babes. Not too shabby, right?
The downside to Middle-Earth seems to be the fact that about 2,000 people live there, give or take. Maybe there's more, but you never see them anywhere. Rohan looks for all the world like an outdoor flea market -- how is that a major force of the human population? And Gondor looks visually stunning and all, but it also seems to be the size of that castle at Disney World. I don't know how many enslaved children run that thing, but it's not a noteworthy amount.
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Wait, why is Obama in this photo?
I'm not saying there's much wrong with living in a tiny world, and I have no doubt someone in the comments can quickly correct me with a footnote from The Silmarillion or some bullshit that indicates the population of Numenor used to be whatever they keep typing long after I've started drinking straight vodka. I'm just saying that Middle-Earth, in the films, seems really sparsely populated. And that means hooking up is an issue.
You see at the end that Sam gets that hot little hobbit lady he's always had his eye on, and that's great for him, but what happens to Frodo and Merry and Pippin? Are there any other hobbit women under the age of 60? And dwarfs are an entire race of people that seem to have no homes and no women at all. For all we know, there are literally just two dozen dwarfs in the world who once shared a woman between them. Why is that?
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"And my ax! 'member when I said that? Eh. I was on Sliders."
The fact is, if you're not an adventuring hero or some pompous elf who has the option to hop a boat to God knows where, there's not a lot going on in Middle-Earth worth living for. What the hell do the people in Rohan do all day? That was their capital city in the movie, right? It looked like depression shat itself on a country meadow during a rainstorm. And again, where are all the women? There were like five for the whole population. Middle-Earth is going to have some serious population issues with the lack of ladies around. The whole place makes China look like a suburban Tupperware party.
#4. Star Trek
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The utopian future of Star Trek has a lot going for it. There's space travel, which has to be fun, machines that make food just by asking for it, holodecks that can recreate any reality, and green ladies you can safely have sex with. If all that was in the travel brochure for any place on Earth, we'd all go there right now.
The issues in Star Trek start when you try to reconcile human nature with the ideals Star Trek wants to represent. For instance, in the future of Earth, there is no money anymore. Everyone in the human part of the Star Trek universe works for the good of humanity. This in turn means there's a guy in Starfleet who has had to snake a toilet after some Andorian clogged it with a big ol' space turd, and that guy did it just because. Just because he chose to be the guy who snakes future shitters for the greater good of society.
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"Turds from a blue lady! Can you imagine!"
I appreciate the idea of an elevated society, and that really is where the fiction joins the science in Star Trek, but I think it suspends disbelief to an egregious point when we're expected to believe that people make the world run for no monetary gain. But believe it we must, and that means if you're not in Starfleet, flying through the galaxy and boning all these super sweet aliens, you could very well be a McFuture fry cook who works a shitty dead end job because you literally have nothing better to do with your time. Someone must be doing these jobs.
Ignoring the mundane and awful jobs, imagine being an artist in the future. You paint a masterpiece, a glorious vista the likes of which no one has ever seen before, the picture of pure beauty. So then what? Either you give it away, which is noble, or someone says, "Cool, can I hang that over my toilet?" and you agree, because that's what you do. You make art, and then people just have it after and maybe that gives you some notoriety, but you don't get anything to help pay for supplies. But that's OK, because you get your supplies for free, too. It's a circle of unfulfillment.
Thanks to the idea of a machine that can produce anything you want by asking for it, maybe the manufacturing industry as a whole, any industry that produces something, would be shut down to allow people to pursue more personal interests, but we've still seen plenty of times that bars and such exist in the future. So those people manning and maintaining these businesses just do it because? For shits and giggles? What kind of terrible childhood do the people of the future have to endure to make them want to clean up alien vomit for free after a night of partying in a bar that doesn't charge money?
#3. The Marvel Universe
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Of all the universes in the universe, the Marvel universe has to suck the most for everyday people. Do you have any idea how many aliens have invaded the Earth since 1962 in the Marvel universe? Or how many superpowered beings have basically destroyed the world as we know it? Looking at you, Apocalypse, you son of a bitch.
If it's not Skrulls, or Sentinels, or Galactus, or the Celestials, or Ultron, or Dr. Doom, or literally hundreds of other characters, there's still heroes themselves going all batshit, like the Hulk or Professor X. You can't be safe in Marvel because there are beings running around who can literally unmake reality just by thinking about it. Do you feel safe in a world where the Scarlet Witch could unmake time itself? How can you go work at Burger King with that weighing on your shoulders day in and day out? Oh sure, the Avengers are great; just don't make them angry, because all of them literally have the ability to fairly simply wipe a city off the map.
Every single human in the Marvel universe should rightly have an astronomical blood pressure reading and severe agoraphobia. Nothing good ever happens to the people of the Marvel universe. Heroes don't make their lives better; the heroes in Marvel, at best, prevent their lives from getting worse. That's not a fun way to live. It's not like the X-Men showed up and brightened your day so you have a fun story to tell the guys at work; the X-Men showed up and maybe stopped you from being shredded to pieces by a futuristic robot that has machine guns for eyes and now you don't have a house and the guys from work won't hear about it because Apocalypse used the building you work in as a club to beat the shit out of Colossus.


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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
If you like live music, BBQ or bringing joy to the lives of special needs children then The Ponds is the place to be this weekend.
The annual Southern Flame Food and Music Festival is scheduled from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. April 27 in the scenic Lowcountry community.
"This is such a great event," The Ponds spokesperson Cathy Anthony said. "Mingling and listening to music under the oak trees by The Ponds Farmhouse is such a nice way to spend an afternoon. And I've never had BBQ so good."
The festival will feature performances by Bluegrass, Southern Rock and Country artists.
"I think everybody who performed last year is back and we have some great new additions," Anthony said. "Local musician Robby Robbins will play. Alan Bibey, who has been named the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America Mandolin Player of the Year multiple times, will be there. Hugh Price, one of those eclectic musicians, is also new."
The headliner will once again be Charleston-based blues and rock group Eddie Bush and the Mayhem. Other performers include Common Ground and Dee Dee Cumbee.
The music is scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m. and run throughout the day. Eddie Bush and the Mayhem is scheduled to take the stage at 6 p.m.
The festival's BBQ Cook-Off will give professional and amateur teams the opportunity to compete for prizes in several categories. Festival patrons will be able to purchase the grub prepared by the pros as well as other food items and beverages.
All proceeds from the festival benefit the Summerville Miracle League, an all-volunteer, non-profit group that strives to enhance the lives of people with special needs through the national pastime of baseball, as well as other activities that bring together athletes and their families in a positive and enriching way.
The event is free and open to the public. However, parking is $10 per car at the gate or $8 per car if purchased in advance online. Food and beverage tickets will be $1 each.
The festival is the major fundraiser for the Summerville Miracle League. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. No pets or coolers will be allowed.
To see the complete performance schedule, buy parking passes or for more information, visit www.southernflamefestival.org.
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No worrying about unpacking boxes for her!
In her first official engagement since she and Prince William moved into their Kensington Palace Apartment 1a residence at the beginning of this month – and only one day after son Prince George's christening – Kate hosted a 100 Women in Hedge Funds Philanthropic Initiatives gala dinner, held Thursday night in London's Kensington Palace State Apartments.
Dressed in Jenny Packham, Kate, who is a patron of the organization – as is William and Prince Harry – presented Dame Amelia Fawcett, DBE with the 100 Women in Hedge Funds' 2013 European Industry Leadership Award.
The evening's theme was "Mentoring," with net proceeds from the event going to Action on Addiction, of which the Duchess is also a patron.
Talking of the christening, Kate told a guest, "He was such a good boy actually. We're very lucky, he's not always like that."
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Look at the numbers behind school violence in America following today's stabbing at a Houston-area college.
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File THIS under the heading: Bigotry Makes Strange Bedfellows:
When President Vladimir Putin recently banned �homosexual propaganda� in Russia, he joined sides in a new global culture war: a struggle to stop the march of gay rights abroad even as advocates wave rainbow flags in America. Now, as the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics approach, both sides are bracing for unrest � and an American pastor is taking credit for the law that started it all.
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