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"Can't speak highly enough of this book"
I've listened to this book now four times and I'll listen to it again. It is by far my most highly recommended book. AND, it's even better in audio then it is reading it because Bryson is the narrator. It is heartwarming and funny and real and perfect. There is not high enough praise for this book.
"Fun, but not for squeamish"
Off and on while listening to "The Thunderbolt Kid" you realize that no one's memory of childhood could be that good, and that Bryson has invented and embroidered throughout. But it doesn't matter: his Midwest 1950s is recreated in such careful detail that you're more reliving his story than listening to it. This is somewhat less than wonderful when he is describing with gusto, about once every five minutes, various encounters with boogers, dog poo, partially masticated food, and--but you get the idea. (On the other hand, if you're a conoisseur of the gross you'll be delighted.)
Bryson has a huge audience and most of his readers are not Americans of his generation, so he's justified in his historical excursions into the sociology and highly problematic American political culture of the 1950s. His boyhood in Des Moines was lived in a sort of happy bubble, something he's acutely aware of as an adult.
His reading doesn't have the range or verve of some professional readers, but it's clear and careful and has a quiet intimacy that grew on me as the reading went on.
"Another winner"
I have enjoyed every Bill Bryson book I have read, and I have read nearly all of them. This is no exception. Engaging, interesting, with laugh-out-loud moments. Plus, it was interesting to hear his voice after all these years.
"Funny -- with a couple points"
I like the variety of Bryson's work and his sense of humor shines in this visit to childhood in the 1950s. Much easier listening than his previous "The History of Nearly Everything". I still have "A Walk in the Woods" at the top of my list. I did like that he pointed out a few nasty things that occurred in the 50s -- to keep us from getting too nostalgic for the good old days. Bryson's views on chain stores and chain restaurants are interesting, he really dislikes that they make everywhere the same. I enjoyed hearing him read his own work.
"A Travel Writer at Core"
Bill Bryson is at his core a travel writer. From his family treks to the downtown of his childhood, and visits to his relatives in other Iowa towns, to his standing at the gates of Disneyland for the first time - it's his story in motion. What makes the Thunderbolt Kid so pleasant to listen to is that one is reminded of the sense of wonder we experience when we see new things growing up and the mischief we may have been tempted to with new freedoms. It's just like traveling when we grow up. Many of Bryson's recollections are funny as in his other works. I chuckled plenty while listening.
Persnickety, curmudgeonly, locked into a long daily commute which is mitigated somewhat by listening to great books.
"What Kind of Accent is That?"
Around the middle
Brings back things from my childhood - some by direct reference and others just remind me of similar things in my past.
Bryson also uses language effectively. He balances literary style with the humor of more common speech. I really like that mix.
In Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid Bryson (reader and author) tells the story of his childhood in Des Moines, Iowa. Being from the midwest myself, and having spent a good deal of time in Iowa with Iowans I find myself really put off by Bryson's accent. That is not any kind of Iowa or even midwest-US accent. I wouldn't remark on it, except that A) it is an audiobook, B) the book has everything to do with the author/reader being from Iowa, C) Bryson is in his 60's, so one would think that he would have been exposed to more Iowa accent than a younger person.
I have edited 38 national best sellers and had a writing fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
"Well balanced, hilarious, thought provoking"
I love Bill Bryson. He does a wonderful job narrating his own memoir, which is about growing up in a small city in America in the fifties. Although he uses his own experiences, his book will resonate with everyone's memories of childhood. He has admirable recall of those details that remind us of our own. At times the material is laugh-out-loud hilarious, and at others, when he speaks seriously about civil rights and nuclear armament, his observations are stunning. We were happy, he says, when our needs were few and we knew what was really important, when towns were different from all other towns, when progress was not our most important product.
"They were the best of times"
Bryson touched a place in both my heart and my soul by allowing me to re-live a most wonderful time in my life. The 50's and 60's were certainly the best of times. If you are now reaching your "golden years," this book will help you live again in both the author's memories and your own. A must read in these turbulent times.
"Bryson at his best"
The only thing better than reading Bill Bryson is listening to Bill Bryson read. His blend of Midwestern and English accent is soothing on the ears and his humor is irreverent and delightful.


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If you have any fear that the upcoming Wolfenstein: The New Order from developer MachineGames won't honor id's original property, we have two words for you: automatic shotguns.
The Wolfenstein series has always been over the top. Cybernetic dogs, zombie-Nazis, and robo-Hitlers – the series was big, bombastic, and created plenty of wild memories that have influenced an entire generation of gamers with its 3D gunplay. It is no exaggeration to say that without Wolfenstein 3D, the first-person shooter genre would look very, very different.
MachineGames' fresh take on the franchise is steeped in these fundamentals of the series, even as it breaks new ground. The story is a bit more serious than a man in a castle huntin' Nazis, but series protagonist B.J. Blazkowicz still cracks wise throughout, giving it just a touch of cheekiness to offset all the blood, guts, and Nazi oppression. At one point in Wolfenstein: The New Order, he even threatens the moon. That might sound a bit weird, but it is perfectly in tone for the character.
The setting is an alternate Earth in the year 1960. Thanks to the advanced Nazi-developed technology seen in previous Wolfenstein games, Nazis have won WWII and now firmly control the Earth. Things look bleak, but there is a dwindling, yet effective resistance, of which Blazkowicz is a prime operative. The story takes place throughout the re-imagined Europe, as Blazkowicz and crew attempt to launch a counter offensive.
Beyond that, details are scare, but what more do you really need to know? Nazi = bad. They are a problem, and the best solution is a massive arsenal.
Bethesda and MachineGames recently showed off two sections – one we could play and one we could watch – that gave us a better impression of what to expect.
In the first, set on a train somewhere in Europe, Blazkowicz is travelling with his partner Anya deep undercover. As he heads back from grabbing coffee, he is stopped by Frau Engel, a deeply disturbing and bizarre Nazi, who travels with armed guards, a robotic sentry, and her twenty-something boy-toy Bubi.
Before letting you pass, she demands that Blazkowicz sit for a moment to discuss racial purity. Blazkowicz's blonde hair and blue eyes give him an advantage here, but Frau Engel wishes to test him. She lays a gun on the table within reach, and shows him three sets of images; the player chooses the responses to each. You are asked to choose a preference: The first contains one of a man and one of a woman; the second set is a flower and a butterfly; the third is a spider and a skull.
Frau Engel is a wee bit insane, it appears. After a tense moment filled with both flirtation and threats, she allows you to return to Anya. It is a surreal scene that highlights the insanity of unchecked fascism, and it gives you a taste of the twisted enemies you should have no remorse in killing. The scene also has a Tarantino-esque feeling, which helps to explain some of the juxtaposed flair of the game. One minute you are reminiscing over the death of a friend, the next you are cracking jokes about shooting people in the face. It's odd, but it works.
The Nazi controlled world is one of oppression, and although Blazkowicz is always game for a round of blowing Nazis into pieces, he has also been changed by losing the war.
The second, playable section was set in a London unlike any we've seen before. The heart of old London Town has been razed, leaving only a scattering of iconic landmarks silhouetted against a massive Nazi structure known as "London Nautica."
After showing your papers (naturally), you and a friend approach the structure. After saying goodbye, the driver sacrifices himself in a fiery explosion that creates a path for Blazkowicz. After killing a few Nazi stragglers, a robotic dog chases Blazkowicz through the rubble. He crushes the robo-hound, then quips that he wasn't the dog's prey, the dog was his. Then the fun begins.
The developers from MachineGames originally started off with Starbreeze, the makers of the exceptional Riddick games, as well as the original Darkness. That pedigree is obvious here, although it has been refocused for a more "in your face" experience. Still, the prerequisite air ducts and secret passages return. The levels are linear, but there are multiple ways to progress through each section.
Unlike many games that limit the number of weapons you can carry – generally to two or four –The New Order allows you to carry as many weapons as you can find. Switching through them is surprisingly easy: just hold down a bumper on the controller and cycle through. You can "favorite" a weapon of your choice as well, that you can bring up with the touch of a button.
Health remains a numbers game, with 100 units of health joined by an additional 100 of body armor, just like the old days. The game isn't easy, though. It may be tempting to equip double pistols and run into a crowd, but you will die quickly. A leaning mechanism helps to encourage you to use cover, and the relentless enemies, both human and mechanical, will never let up. Destructible environments also force you to be fluid. You can't just hide behind a cement pillar and wait for the enemies to stick their heads up. You need to move and constantly fight.
Once you clear a room, there are secrets and collectibles to be found, and most environments contain a piece of background to help flesh out the world. For instance, the London Nautica doubles as a space museum. It's here that you discover that the Nazis landed on the moon in the 50s, hence Blazkowicz's aforementioned animosity.
Your objective in the Nautica is to steal a new type of advanced helicopter. To do this you need to blaze your way through several levels of enemies – stealth is not an option here, although there will be levels where it is. For this though, you collect a mini-arsenal that includes pistols, SMGs, assault rifles, and even the maniacal double shotguns. There is just something satisfying, and possibly deeply wrong, about running down a confined hallway filled with Nazi while wielding double shotguns.
Upon entering your final destination, a hangar filled with helicopters, a massive battle begins. Guards are joined by robotic sentry robots, double the size of a man. Thankfully you have plenty of turrets on the helicopters at your disposal, as well as a prototype Nazi weapon that can cut through grates and boxes and doubles as an energy weapon that needs to be recharged after a few shots. It comes in handy when the Daddy sentry, a two-story-tall robot, crashes into the hangar.
The demo ended after the robot was destroyed, but it highlighted the feel of the continuing adventures of B.J. Blazkowicz – and yes, the story is related to the previous titles, but we'll have to wait to see exactly how.
Wolfenstein: The New Order is a wild, loud, and unapologetic orgy of violence that harkens back to the tone of the original games while creating something new. It's slightly twisted, challenging, and gives you a continual burst of instant gratification. The id Tech 5 engine running the game hums, and it looks incredible. Although scheduled for release on the PC, PlayStation 4, and the Xbox One, it should also look solid on the PS3 and Xbox 360 as well when it is released this December.

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December Constellations
At nine pm on December evenings, the constellation Cygnus is taking a swan-dive into the northwestern horizon, and nearby Vega, the brilliant alpha star in the constellation Lyra, is just setting. Ursa Minor, the Little Bear or the Little Dipper, hangs almost vertically from Polaris, the North Star, which marks the tip of its tail or, alternatively, the end of the handle of the dipper.
The Great Square of Pegasus is conspicuous in the western portion of the sky, with the stars of Andromeda running from its uppermost corner. On a very dark, clear night (with no moon) try to spot the Great Andromeda Galaxy. Look for a fuzzy patch of light above the middle of the two lines of stars that form Andromeda. This spiral galaxy is the most distant object the eye (unaided by binoculars or a telescope) can see.
Between Pegasus and the North Star are Cassiopeia, the Queen, shaped like a spread out, upside-down W, and Cepheus, the King. The Milky Way runs up through Cygnus and arcs overhead and through the eastern sky and the winter constellations.
Farther around to the east and northeast are Procyon, sometimes called the Little Dog Star, in the constellation Canis Minor (the Little Dog), and Castor and Pollux, the Twins, in Gemini. The Big Dipper, which forms the hindquarters of Ursa Major, the Great Bear, is standing on its handle low in the northeast.
The southeastern quadrant of the sky is a show of bright, colorful stars. Orion, the Hunter, is the most famous, adorned with the bright red star Betelgeuse, marking one shoulder, and brilliant white Rigel, at the opposite knee. Three white, evenly spaced stars in a straight line mark Orion's belt and serve as pointers to other stars. A line drawn along the belt and extended westward points to the reddish star Aldebaran, marking the eye of Taurus, the Bull, and farther still to the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters, star cluster.
If you extend the line of the belt to the east it points to Sirius, the Dog Star, the alpha star in Canis Major (the Great Dog) and the brightest star in the sky. Above Orion to the east is Capella, the alpha star in the pentagonal constellation Auriga, the Charioteer.
The southwestern part of the sky has no bright stars at this time, for Fomalhaut, the alpha star in Piscis Austrinus, the Southern Fish, is just setting. The dim stars of Cetus, Pisces, and Aquarius run though this part of the sky, sometimes called the celestial sea because of the aquatic nature of its constellations.


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are easy to spot, others are not. Perhaps the most difficult ones to ignore and
delete are the chain letters concerning missing children. This form of spam is a
problem because it appears to be legitimate and, naturally, one wants to assist
in the efforts to help find an abducted child.
However, experts believe that using email to inform the public of an abduction is
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Throughout Janaury we've been celebrating KCPT's 50th birthday on The Local Show. Did you know, by the way, our station's original licensee was the Kansas City Missouri School District and the Kansas City, Missouri School Board?
KCPT Public Television is 50 years old. As we mentioned last week, in the spirit of turning 50, we recently invited 50 of our viewers to tell us what KCPT means to them. Our only request was to write it on a sign with a marker in 5 words or less. The only exception to the rule: Figure out a way to show your five words more creatively. Here are some of the responses from your friends and neighbors as we recorded them around the metro.
What does KCPT mean to you? Can you tell us in five words or less on a sign or in some other creative way? Send a link to your video or email a photo to The Local Show. We'll show you more of these on next week's program.
Here is a look back to 1983…
For more glimpses into the past of KCPT, click here.
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How long you been crocheting?
From the time I learned from my great-grandmother until now — over 20 years.
Actual time crocheting (my 20s were a blur of school, work and debt, having a stash was not an option)– probably about 10.
How'd you start designing?
I got pregnant. I picked up the hook to make some stuff. I realized I liked designing rather than following a pattern, now I've been doing it over 5 years.
Favorite yarn?
Self striping in beautiful vibrant colors
Where ya from?
I spent the better part of my life in Southern California, and while I miss Disneyland and the predictable weather, I
find that moving around from place to place a more interesting adventure.
Currently I'm living with my family in the Bay Area but that will probably soon change as my husband's military orders do.


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Graduates: Please do not bring personal items to the ceremony as there will be no place to keep them, including your original seat (as you change seats during the ceremony).
Cap, Gown and Tassle
Graduates and candidates will wear cardinal-colored caps and gowns, which are available at the Saddleback College bookstore.
For students who want to share the news of their graduation with family and friends, commencement announcements are available for purchase in the bookstore.
During the commencement ceremony, you will be handed the cover for your diploma or certificate. Diplomas and certificates will be mailed during the month of October to all candidates who have completed their requirements. If you move, please update your address online through MySite to ensure that you receive your diploma.
Admissions & Records will distribute honors tassles at check-in to all eligible candidates who've petitioned to graduate on time.
8:00 am - 8:45 am Graduate Check-in across from the gym at the baseball field.
- Staff will help you with your cap and gown and will give you a name card. Please legibly write your mailing address on the reverse side of the card. The photographer will be using this information to send you proofs of your photos.
9:00 am Processional begins.
- The processional will be led by the faculty followed by the students and platform party. There will be marshals to assist with the student processional and lead graduates to their seats.
Stay standing until asked to be seated.
Students with special needs will be seated in the first row. To arrange for special needs, please contact the Special Services Office at 949-582-4915 at least a week prior to the ceremony date as we need time to coordinate the accommodations.
- At the presentation of the class by the Academic Senate President, the first row will rise. Following the student marshals' directions, students will file completely out after the preceding row and line up at the ramp on the left side of the staging platform; the rest of the rows will follow the first row as directed.
- Each student will proceed to the microphone and hand the speaker their name card. The student will walk across the platform and will receive their diploma or certificate cover* while shaking the hand of the presenter.
- The student will exit across the stage and turn right down the ramp, take a photograph off stage and then proceed back to his/her seat.
- Each student must be seated immediately upon reaching his/her seat.
After the ceremony, the platform party will lead the recessional, followed by the faculty and then the students. The student marshals will direct the students in the recessional. The last row will leave first, followed by the second to last, etc. The members of the audience will remain in their places until the recessional is complete.
Photo Opportunity
A photo opportunity for students, guests, and participants will be held in the area adjacent to the Physical Education Complex (in between the pool area and the gymnasium) immediately following the ceremony.
Attire: All graduates must wear the cardinal cap and gown.
Diploma: You will not receive your actual diploma; it will be mailed to you.
Honors Tassle: Admissions & Records will distribute honors tassles at check-in to all eligible candidates who've petitioned to graduate on time.
Personal Items: Don't bring them, unless they fit in your pocket, as you won't have a place to leave them (not even under your chair because your seat will change after you walk.)
Pictures: will be taken and can be ordered in advance or the day of (see DVD and Photo's section for details).
Rehearsal: No rehearsal; just come at 8am the morning of graduation.
Seating: Graduates will sit with the people the line up with (no assigned seating.)
Tickets: no tickets necessary; first come first serve seating..
Note: *Students will receive only a diploma or certificate cover during the ceremony. The diploma or certificate will be mailed during the month of October. For graduation/diploma information please contact Admissions and Records at (949) 582-4555


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So you're looking for scary a movie to watch on Halloween. Maybe you're
not a huge horror buff, so you Google "Scary Halloween Movies," and you get a
thousand lists of the best horror movies ever. They're all the same:
The Exorcist, Friday the 13th, Psycho, Halloween, Silence of the Lambs,
and so on. Borrrr-ing. You already knows these movies are scary -
everyone does - and these lists are a pointless waste of your valuable
terror time.
Don't worry, I'm here to help. As a horror maniac, I feel it is my duty
to pry your eyes open with a pair of rusty fishhooks and show you some
fright fests you've probably never heard of. Don't even try to blink.
The Burning (1981)The Burning tells the story of Cropsy, a nasty, drunk summer camp
caretaker who is accidentally burned beyond recognition and returns five
years later to exact his revenge on a bunch of horny teenagers. You've
seen this film before - it's called Friday the 13th. But what makes
The Burning special is the amazing FX work by Tom Savini (Dawn of the Dead
and Friday the 13th), some great scares, lots of nudity featuring people
that haven't had any plastic surgery, and Seinfeld's Jason Alexander in
his film debut (he's supposed to be 15-ish, and looks about 25). It's
cheesy and uneven at times, but that only adds to the fun - and when it
delivers, it really delivers. Get some friends, some beer, dim the
lights, and prepare for the bloodbath.
Ils (Them) (2007)If you want a film that will scare the crap out of you, then Ils is
perfect. It's a simple home invasion story told in long, drawn-out
scenes with unbearable amounts of tension. Minimal sound effects and
music and gorgeous, eerie cinematography draw you in and intensify the
suspense. The most impressive element of Ils is that it creates such
exquisite terror with no gore at all. Who needs it when you're already
shitting your pants?
Brain Damage (1988)Aylmer is one of the most unique characters in horror: a charismatic
drug dealer that gives people the best high imaginable and then
manipulates his mindless, tripping customers to bring him juicy plump
brains. Oh, and did I mention that Aylmer is a slimy three-foot tall
disembodied brain creature with an overly cute Disney-esque face, an
immensely charming smile, and a beautiful singing voice? This ultra-low
budget movie is just as creative and unique as he is. Fun, sleaze,
tragedy, and utterly disgusting gore - this movie has it all! Just make
sure to finish eating before you press play.
Night of the Creeps (1986)Aliens, brain-slugs, zombies, shotguns, flamethrowers, murderous
corpses, co-eds, Rusty from European Vacation - do I have your attention
yet? Night of the Creeps blends all of this and much more in an
immensely entertaining b-movie that takes the very best from numerous
sub-genres of horror and sci-fi. A lesser film would collapse under so
many different genre elements, but Night of the Creeps keeps all of its
influences in perfect balance. It's hysterical, tense, gory, and even
moving - and I haven't even mentioned Tom Atkins, who plays an
larger-than-life hero with some of the coolest one-liners you'll see in a
horror film.
In the Mouth of Madness (1994)
Since you already know Halloween (and have probably seen it) you might
have heard of John Carpenter, the film's legendary director. Perhaps
you've even seen a few of his other movies: The Thing (the original
one), Escape from New York, or Big Trouble in Little China. But I'd bet
a machete to the back of my head that you've never seen Carpenter's In
the Mouth of Madness, one of the most mind-bending horror flicks around.
The film is about a horror writer named Sutter Cane (*cough* Stephen
King *cough*) whose writing makes people go, well, apeshit axe-happy
crazy. The narrative twists and turns back in on itself like a mobius
strip, and it's an exhilarating trip.
I hope I've been able to help you. If you need me again, don't hesitate
to call. I'll be lurking in the shadows on your back porch.
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Practice Philosophy
Dr. Johnston believes his patients deserve the best that is why he is committed to rigorous continuing education, searching for the best techniques and materials, and creating a pleasant environment with a team of hand-picked professionals. Each member of our team is selected for their caring, background, training and experience so that you can feel safe in our hands.
Every question you have is important and deserves an answer. Our highly skilled staff members are happy to assist you. We realize that plastic surgery is more than skin deep and understand there are many things to consider about this very personal choice.
Before you decide to have plastic surgery we will schedule a personal consultation and invite you to join our nurse educator program. We'll be there to answer your questions and concerns and help you anticipate how plastic surgery can change your life. KathyPractice Manager and NurseKathy received her RN degree from North Central Technical College of Nursing in Mansfield, Ohio. She has been a registered nurse for 25 years. Although her background is in Critical Care Nursing she now specializes in Plastic Surgery Nursing. Behind the scenes she is the one who smoothes out the challenges' of each patients surgery so that it is convenient & safe.
Practice Specialization
Dean L. Johnston, M.D. provides Orlando Plastic Surgery specializing in Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tucks, Liposuction, Body Contouring, CO2 Laser Resurfacing, Botox and Skin Care. Dr. Johnston was voted "Best Plastic Surgeon" in 2007 by Orlando Magazine readers and has been elected "Best Doctor in Orlando" by Orlando Magazine in 2009.
Other procedures available include: CO2 Laser, Laser Hair Removal, Botox, Vi Peel, Latisse, Facials, Microdermabrasion & Peels, Liquid Smile, Radiesse, Sculptra, Hydrelle Wrinkle Filler, Body Contouring, Tummy Tuck, Arm Lift, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Male Chest Reduction, Facelift, Forehead Lift, Brow Lift, Lower Face & Neck Lift, Eyelid Rejuvenation, Ear Surgery, Cheek & Chin Enhancement, Autologous Fat Transfer, Lip Augmentation.
Background & Certification
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery – since 1989
American Board of Surgery – since 1985
Professional Background
MD, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Practicing private practice, as well as the chairman of
Affiliations & Memberships
Hospital Affiliations
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Winnie Palmer Hospital for women
Lucerne Medical Center
Florida Hospital
Health Central Hospital
Society Memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons (*past president)
Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Fellow American College of Surgeons
Florida Medical Association
Southern Medical Association
American Medical Association
Orange County Medical Society
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Consultations are complimentary
Staff & Facilities
Skin Care Products
Dermesse, Sesha, Dean L. Johnston's Signature Line, Revision, SkinMedica
Languages Spoken
Payment Options
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, CareCredit, Surgeryloans.com, and Chase Health Advance
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I thought they were a nice surprise at Wal-Mart. 4 in all: Bounty Hunters, Heroes, Villains, Vehicles (each one is 500 pieces). I only bought one, but it looks like they did a decent job of mixing the saga characters. I'm not an avid puzzler but I did a few for TPM. I just had to buy one because the tin case is great! If you haven't seen them, the "box" is formed in the shape of the Star Wars logo. Heck, they're only 7.99, a better value than some of the figures I saw.
Did anyone buy one? If so, which one? I bought Bounty Hunters, Bossk was calling my name.


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Airplane Becomes Tri-Bird Dive Site off Boracay BeachTuesday, March 6th, 2012
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Some three years ago a three–engine jet airplane suffered a heavy landing (only the airplane was hurt) at Caticlan airport – the closest airport to Boracay Beach. Unable to repair it with the facilities available at Caticlan and being unable to fly the aircraft out again without repair, the airplane waited patiently at the airport for a solution.
The Boracay Island Scuba Diving Association – an organization made up of all of the dive shops on the island – acquired ownership of the aircraft with the intent of sinking it off the reef, so that it may become a subterranean attraction for both marine life and scuba divers.


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Shirley R. Rucker
Shirley R. Rucker, age 69, of Highland, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2012 at Upland Hills Health following a brief illness. The former Shirley Ruzicka was born January 22, 1943 in Castle Rock Township to Anton and Helen (Shedivy) Ruzicka. Following graduation from the Highland High School, Shirley married Melvin Foley on June 3, 1961. The couple farmed near Highland until his death on April 5, 1982. Shirley married Elbert Rucker on January 29, 1983 and they farmed until moving into the Village of Highland in 1991. Shirley worked as a cook at many area restaurants including Dave's in Montfort, Rebels in Stitzer and the Gin Mill and Grandma's Kitchen in Highland. She was a member of the Highland Lion's Club for 19 years and served as Secretary for many years. Shirley enjoyed playing cards with her friends, tending to her houseplants, playing marbles and taking care of her dog, Rex. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Lottie (Roy) Lettman and a brother-in-law, Marvin Harms.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Elbert of Highland; six stepchildren, Buford (Cheryl) Foley of Highland; Pat (Wayne) Bjugstad of Madison; Sandra Foley of Fox Lake; Karen (Larry) Radke of Mauston; Patricia (Mike) Whelchel of Rockford, IL and Randy Rucker of Mcchesney Park, IL; 11 step grandchildren; 13 step great grandchildren; a sister, Mary Harms of Muscoda; a special niece, Sandy (Joseph) Schmelzer of Highland as well as many other nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 5:00 P.M. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the McGuire-Peterson-Houck Funeral Home in Highland with Pastor Peter Berg officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4:00 P.M. Inurnment will be in St. John The Baptist Cemetery in Muscoda at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Highland Lion's Club would be greatly appreciated.


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Lancaster wins D3 state wrestling title
Flying Arrows Win First State Title
MADISON, Wis. - Coleman had won three D3 Team State Wrestling Titles in a row, then Lancaster decided it was their turn to shine as they downed the Cougars Saturday, 38-21.
It was close early at the UW Field House, as Lancaster's Daniel Rice defeated Coleman's Kevin Lansin 6-4 in overtime to take a 7-3 lead. From there, the Flying Arrows rolled, getting their match clinching win in the 113 class as Dustin Reynolds pinned Brandon Champagne.
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Family: Parulidae, Wood Warblers view all from this family
Description ADULT MALE Has mostly blue-gray upperparts, with dark streaking on crown and back and two bold white wing bars on blackish wings. Face is marked with yellow supercilium and spot below eye; throat and breast are also yellow, grading to white on rest of underparts, with dark streaks on flanks. ADULT FEMALE Similar, but paler and less colorful overall, with unstreaked upperparts. IMMATURE Similar to adult female, but paler still, with browner upperparts and yellowish wash on flanks.
Dimensions Length: 4 1/2-5" (11-13 cm)
Habitat Local summer visitor (mainly May- Aug) to open montane coniferous forest, especially where Ponderosa Pines are common. Winters in Central America.
Observation Tips Visit suitable habitats in Arizona and New Mexico at the right time and you will surely see this species.
Range Texas, Rocky Mountains, Southwest
Voice Song is an accelerating series of chattering trills; call is a soft tchip.
Similar Species Yellow-throated Warbler D. dominica (L 5.25-5.5 in) has white supercilium and patch on side of neck. Range extends into eastern Texas; favors cypress swamps.
Discussion Attractive wood-warbler that often feeds high in pine trees. Sexes are separable.


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"Keep your eye on the grand old flag" and celebrate Veteran's Day at this Pour House concert, featuring Truth and Salvage, Co. and Tim Brantley. Support Music 4 Vets, an organization that provides recovery programs for veterans across the nation, while encouraging the power of healing through music. The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. Sunday, 8pm. $10. (443)257-2582, www.music4more.org


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Documented:Hillary was part of this administration. By the time Obama made his appearance at the UN, and again mentioned the video (which even the President of Libya called a ridiculous story), if she really had any honor, how could she stay affiliated with a POTUS who could say: "The future does not belong to those who slander the Prophet Mohammed."? Truthfully, I was stunned by that statement (for which there is ample documentation). By then, she KNEW, and Obama knew, that the video was not relevant to much of anything.Which brings us to the second part: the nature of the lie. Remember, not all lies are equally harmful. In this case, the U.S. government responded to the murder of four Americans by treating our constitutional rights as part of the problem. A former teacher of constitutional law, Obama was happy to watch the country argue new limits on free expression and the necessity of giving bloodthirsty savages and terrorists a heckler's veto on what Americans can do or say.
The Constitution states that the govt shall not establish a religion or prevent free exercise of religion ... so why didn't his words, instead, refer to slandering any (or all) "faiths" ... that would include Jewish and Christian, as well as many other faiths who might claim smaller numbers of adherents; even atheists. The Constitution protects ALL faiths, not just Islam. If there are members of the UN who are Hindu or Buddhist, they should be just as offended by such a statement as Jews and Christians. If they are Coptic Christians in the ME countries where they are persecuted, they should be absolutely appalled and frightened by such a statement from an American President.
Is it a coincidence that the same Amendment that guarantees freedom of religion also guarantees free speech? Maybe not a coincidence in the minds of the Founding Fathers?


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