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The Bottom Line
- 21 classics and four new surprisingly good versions
- Tons of options, including stretching the screen
- Wireless co-op and versus modes
- Some great gems, like Rolling Thunder and Dragon Buster
- Ms. Pac-Man will convince your girlfriend the PSP is cool
- Some of the games, King & Balloon, should have stayed in the '80s
- Graphics: 3 Gamers will have to choose between clarity and screen size on the classic games
- Sound: 3.5 The classic music is charming as ever, and the new tunes bring back the old themes
- Concept: 4 There's nothing new about classic collections, but the new wireless options clever
- Control: 3.5 The analog nub is probably the way to play, but there is no replacing the joy-stick
- Difficulty: 2 The 'Arrangements' are surprisingly easy, but the classics remain the same
- Replay: 5 Some of these games have been around for over 20 years, and we're still playing them
- Portability: 5 Perfect... these games are simple and quick, they are perfect for a quick game
- Rated: Everyone 10+, I'm pretty sure that most of the games would be fine for folks of all ages
Guide Review - Namco Museum Battle Collection - PSP Review
The games included are:
- Pac-Man
- Ms. Pac-Man
- Galaga
- Galaxian
- Rally-X
- New Rally-X
- Dig Dug
- Xevious
- Bosconian
- Motos
- Mappy
- Grobda
- Rolling Thunder
- Tower of Druaga
- Dig Dug II
- Dragon Buster
- King & Balloon
- Pac-Man Arrangement
- Galaga Arrangement
- Dig Dug Arrangement
- New Rally-X Arrangement
What really sets the collection apart is the PSP specific functions. You can stretch the screen, rotate it and play your PSP vertically, share games over WiFi even play co-op or head to head with other PSP owners. The collection looks and plays great on the system, and the ability to save your progress is a welcome addition.
Namco Museum Battle Collection certainly won't set the system on fire, but it's one of those titles that you want in your backpack, both to play on the subway, and to show off the system to your non-gamer friends. Nobody can resist the charms of Ms. Pac-Man, and Dig Dug Arrangement is the ultimate pick-up game. Who can resist someone playing with a cute little miner?


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UPDATE: Today the three defendants, accompanied by almost a dozen attorneys, appeared before Los Angeles Superior Court, Commissioner Kristi Lousteau, to be arraigned on six felony charges each. They each pled not guilty. Defendant, Howard K. Stern, 40, was represented by three attorneys, J. Christopher Smith, Steven H. Sadow, and M. Krista Barth. Sadow and Barth, interestingly, are NOT licensed California attorneys according to the State Bar's website as of today, yet were practicing law by appearing before the court. Isn't that also a crime? Were these foreign attorneys admitted pro hac vice in this case? This reminds me of Barry Scheck who appeared in the O.J. Simpson trial without being licensed to practice law in California. Defendant Kristine Eroshevich, 61, was represented by Adam H. Braun, and was also accompanied by John J. Nazarian, Private Investigator. Defendant Doctor Sandeep A. Kapoor, 40, was represented by Ellyn S. Garofalo. The case has been moved Department 102, with a hearing set for June 08, 2009, and the preliminary hearing alone is expected to last two weeks.
The Commissioner granted prosecutor Renee Rose's motions: 1) handwriting exemplars from each defendant to determine, among other things, who ordered and filled the prescription drugs which killed Smith; and, 2) a protective order against dissemination of discovery (about 1,400 pages already) to protect privacy.
I was compelled by the spectacle outside the criminal courthouse. Stern's attorney, Steven H. Sadow, was delivering another tired manifesto against Jerry Brown in an attempt to shift focus away from the serious nature of this case. Several media correspondents shouted, "Why can't Stern speak for himself?" and "Is Howard gonna go to rehab?" After Sadow finished, self-proclaimed former Smith hairstylist, Daniel DiCriscio, made heartfelt comments about her demise to anyone within earshot, while attorney and HKS companion, Ronald Alan Rale, acted seemingly chummy with a couple of media outlets. It should be noted that Rale is named second in ANS's will as executor of her estate. As such, he is entitled to 6% of its worth, should HKS be deemed unavailable to assume executorial duties while he is incarcerated.
Quite disconcerting was the lighthearted demeanor of HKS, this circus' ringleader, in the moments just before the Commissioner called the case to order. Is such demeanor appropriate for someone accused of facilitating the death of one's ceremonial wife? Kapoor, by comparison, looked serious and concerned while seated next to his attorney, Ellyn S. Garofalo. Perhaps he has a prophetic inkling of what Lady Justice has in store for these three defendants.
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Thank you for your first hand and accurate coverage. I think you are about to earn yourself a fan club of truth and justice seekers.
I second qv's statement. A knowlegable person who will speak the truth is what we have been yearning for.
Does CA do the pro hac vic (sp) thing? Like what is going on in TX?
Thank you for a well-written synopsis.
Great comments.
Will anyone bring it to the attention of the judge that Barth and Sadow are not licensed in California. Are they or can they practice law under the wing of J. Christopher Smith? What are the ramifications for illegally practicing law.
I am reading the biography of Yellow Kid Weil, top con man of the 1900′s and the crooks who pretend to be doctors and lawyers are in his genre. One does have to be careful. I checked for Eroshevich to see if she was actually a doctor and I finally found her with her name spelled Khristine Elaine C Eroshevich. Go to http://www.medbd.ca.gov to see if a doctor is licensed in California. Go to http://www.calbar.ca.gov to see if an attorney is licensed in California.
I just loved the TV coverage of OJ Simpson and prior to that, the coverage on Justice Clarence Thomas. I am hoping that Howard K. and his doctors will put on a great show for us with lots of lies and frauds and then I hope to see them checking in to their prison hotel.
Yes, pro hac vice admission may possible under Rule 9.40 of the Cal. Rules of Court. It is possible, but not automatic. Go to the site at http://www.calbar.ca.gov and get their phone number and call them to confirm or deny admission.
I am frustrated by the insensitive greed that seems to permeate this whole
Howard Stern saga…lawyers everywhere…obviously money is flowing freely..because they don't come cheap in this sort of business….reminds me of the O.J. fiasco
Thank you for the play-by-play and your insight. Is the long time-period for the preliminary hearing due to the amount of discovery the AG's office will have to provide? It did take 2 years to assemble all the info….guess it will take ALL those lawyers a while to assimilate, huh?
It was likely ET that Howard and Ron were chummy with lol. I really enjoyed reading your synopsis. Thanks
did you read ms. brenmans credentials on the front page of her blog? it outlines her experience as a former prosecuter and being a experienced lawyer. please don't half read this or any blog and make judgments that are
wholly unfounded, have an open mind…
A question.Are you lawyer ?paralegal? how can you affirme HKS will be jailed?
here in America you are innocent before prouve guilty.Let's the justice go and be sure of what you write .Payback is a bitch!!!
Chelone in paragraph 10:: you are going off half-cocked. Get some more information by reading the beginning of this blog before you try insulting people. And of course, one is "innocent until proven guilty", everyone knows that! That goes without saying.
I thank Brenman for her blog, it is excellent, clever, and objective to a reasonable person.
PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE, OBJECTIVITY, did you forget that Ms.Janice Brenman?!
I can see that you have many Virgie Arthur's supporters on your blog. I think it's very indicative. I assume, John O'Quinn of Texas found a new propagandist/shill for Virgie Arthur, "Mommie Dearest."
To MM in 11 – You are the only one who mentions Virgie Arthur, why don't you tell us what VA has to do with the blog? I find Brenman's writing to be credible and objective and you seem to be on some sort of paranoid crusade. Why don't you elaborate and explain?
I never got the impression that ms brenman was judging…only reporting…which was what i was
interested in…
Clarification of Objectivity
I want to clarify that I'm not taking a position of like or dis-like of any of the characters involved in this case. I simply reported on what happened in the courtroom yesterday and speculated, from a legal perspective, on what the future might hold for those involved. I will continue to follow various legal cases and current events and will report on those. Thank you for all your beautiful, positive and supportive comments!
Stay tuned…
It appears to me that all the stories you have written about this case is in favor of anything Texas. I read back over your older articles and they are biased, too. A good lawyer would write an unbiased story, since the law is clear…Innocent until proven guilty.
Ms. Brenman, yes, every story you have written on anything Anna is speculated from your legal perspective is squired to fit the Texas lawyers. The Marshall case you wrote about is biased, too.
Reply to "judging":
Basic legal principle: We are the United States of America and our Constitution says that first each state has jurisdiction and the Federal jurisdiction only applies in certain specified issues spelled out in the law. Probate is state law, state of Texas, here. This is why the Federal Bankruptcy law did not apply and should not have stepped into the state of Texas case.
So can you see that this is not at all bias, just basic law?
I welcome your correction to my thoughts.
QV is correct. Those of us who have followed the civil suit shenannigans by Howard and his cast of attorneys are delighted to find someone who actually seems to discern the truth. I've just added you to my list of favorite sites and look forward to reading more of your comments and observations!
Ms. Brenman is reporting, not calling for a public hanging.
Ms.Brenman is a lawyer, a practicing one. She is also a former prosecutor.
And the MarshallvMarshall case should have never made it out of TX. Stern and Co.'s inveterate forum shopping is what got it drug this far. If you would think of the ramifications to YOU and YOUR estate, you would not be so gung ho on giving "Stern" a win. Not that I believe he did a darn thing on this case other than to con ANS into giving him a share and some credit.
Ms. Brenman
Watch your posters carefully. They are full of hate for HKS and anyone who supports him. They will be pulling their usual ammo out next. Just sit back and watch the reaction.
I disagree. I am a 'poster' and not full of hate towards HKS or his supporters at all! I believe everyone is innocent until proven guilty. I am appreciative of the legal explanations from this blog which help filter the media bias and explain the bigger picture of this case and what it illustrates about our legal system.
I disagree with "Ode to truth" and I agree with Jami. I am a poster who has no bias for or against Howard K. I appreciate this blog and its focus on the bigger picture and the possible future results may not only put Howard K. and two doctors in jail on the criminal side, but on the civil side, may cost all of us more money in taxes to support the court system and may bring the federal court into control over the state issues. This is the big picture here, Howard et al are just like little ants.
No, not true in my case. I am interested in the larger picture of whether the Feds take over the state issues. I hope not. I could care less what happens to Howard K., let the court judge him. This does not keep me from exercising my first amendment right of freedom of what I think. Of course, he is innocent until proven guilty in the Court and I will wait and see what happens. My guts advise me of the truth, so I am Guts for the Truth.
I strongly object to your statement "someone accused of facilitating the death of one's ceremonial wife?" as there is no such charge. Clearly you have made your judgment on this case.
I sincerely hope you review all of the legal papers in the current suit against HKS and others in Texas. I think if do, you will find some very interesting and scary things are going on. Thank you.
Pepper, can you tell us more? What interesting and scary things? Thanks
Pepper, I admired the clever phrase "someone accused of facilitating the death of one's ceremonial wife" and it is just a rhetorical recap of the actual charges, not a judgment on the case.
Please share the information – what scary things? You have piqued my curiosity? How can we find out this information you suggest exists?
Can you clarify whether there is a preliminary hearing on June 8 or whether there is just a hearing to determine the date of the preliminary hearing on June 8. Thanks.
Talk about bias This is the most biased article since i don't know when.If Pierce Marshall had been an honest person and followed his fathers wishes this would not have happened.As it was his father died a pauper in a nursing home because pierce stole all his money and hid it with various family members JMO
Question: What will happen to the claims Stern has made on behalf of the Smith estate? I think a good argument could be made that those claims should be thrown out if he is culpable in her death…
It is sad, but not at all surprising to see the first post on these comments come from the "leader of the ring" from a Topix board who is a supporter of all things Virgie Arthur and the Texas cases agains Stern (hence absoutley anti Stern). Along with QV posts are the followers on that site.
I have read the court documents coming out of Texas as well as the many news/blog posts about the "unlawful" law in Texas (especially Harris County).
It is downright scary to see the abuse of "power" that goes on in courtrooms from the top on down in that state.
To those who applaud those ill-gotten wins I say – remember, it could happen to YOU too at any given time. Is this really how you want justice to be served?
I have lived long enough to see the return of lynch mob mentality in this country.
So very sad!
I have a question for the Sternies coming here and bashing people that are posting other places. Can't you show a little respect for Ms. Brenman and her reporting? You came here and started insulting right off the bat and it is really indicative of how Stern supporters operate. Leave Topix at topix, for sure leave Nelda at Neldas and quit with the everything being done to Stern is because of a so called TX cabal. Oh yeah, and because Jerry Brown needs this case to run for govenor. Stern is just reaping what he has sown. Same as the Dr.'s.
I'm not sure why it took so long for this case to come to trial but now that it has I cannot say I am shocked by Howard's demeanor. Why would he think that anything is going to catch up to him? He managed to shop around Anna's absurd claim to the Marshall estate for so long without ever being penalized or warned about his forum shopping…why would he think even the most obvious of crimes was enough to bring him down?
You hit the nail RIGHT ON the head, Andrew. I think many of us who watched Howard K's TV show starring Ana Nicole saw Howard K. always right there like a puppeteer with a drugged puppet and we got disgusted and quit watching it, instinctively knowing something was going wrong.
Court docs from the Texas case are available at one site http://www.rosespeaks.com (used to be "pro" Howard K. Stern site. Not sure of any direction now). There are also docs at
http://www.annanicoleandhowardkstern.com (a "pro" Virgie Arthur, Anna's mother, site that is very one sided). A grandmother was put into jail yesterday for contempt. She has no lawyer. Her laptop was stolen several months ago. The judge in this Texas case ruled she was in contempt for not turning over her harddrive. 18 months and $500. All of this stems from the claim that TMZ online, CBS Television and a group of three BLOGGERS are being sued for conspiring to DEFAME Virgie Arthur. Jurisdiction has not even been decided, the case has been on this corrupt judges desk for over two years. She admits she hasn't read any papers yet, she personally ASKED for the case to be transferred to her court, she is pals with Virgie Arthur's lawyers. She is demanding Howard's computer without even having jurisdiction. I could go on and on. There is a group of approx. 8 women who are "pro" Virgie Arthur. Those women believe Stern murdered Anna Nicole and her son. The case in Calif. is partially based on the "evidence" provided by this group of lawyers and investigators from Texas that seem to be, at least in Texas, above the law. The grandma that was put in jail yesterday wasn't even allowed to show her proof of the break in. One woman testified that she READ that the grandma was going to "stage a break in" to avoid turning over her computer. Supposedly so the court wouldn't see that she and others "conspired to defame Virgie". She didn't even show a copy of this so called chat where she was supposed to have said that. They didn't check this woman's background, nothing. The Harris County court is the most corrupt court there is. When this started, I never thought things like this happened in this country. I am in shock almost daily at what is happening in that courtroom. Until it goes to appeals, no one can stop this judge and these lawyers. It is frightening. PLEASE, I literally BEG each of you to read the articles at RoseSpeaks, read the court docs. Someone needs to help this poor woman sitting in jail.
Thanks, Pepper, for telling us more. I have previously heard about some bad, bad, very bad injustices in Texas courts. The justice pendulum there has much more swing in it than in other states.
Pepper, I have to disagree with so many of your talking points I don't know where to start.
I'm just going to say that as far as corruption goes, Broward County FL knocked my socks off and still does. Sideshow Seidlin managed to get off again on elder abuse and fraud.
The grandmother you are so worried about has done despicable things and she had a lawyer when the court ordered her to turn over her computer. Conveniently it was "stolen" the next day, but she didn't report it for a week.
As for any VA supporter or attorney being the cause of the CA criminal charges, that's ridiculous. The CA evidence is scripts, waybills, pharmacy records, etc.
Pepper, what you failed to mention is that this grandmother who sits in jail was stealing on of the investigator's garbage and mail. She also crashed a Christmas party that John O'Quinn hosted for charity, working in cahoots with Art Harris and Nelda Turner (from atruerose.com and rosespeaks.com sites). Court documents show Lyndal Harrington's email to & from both Art and Nelda. All of this was a blatant effort to hurt Virgie Arthur.
One really needs to tell all of the facts so that the truth is revealed. The attempts to cover for Howard K. Stern by rosespeaks and crew run rampant. That is why they are now defendants.
Tell the whole story, not just the one sided part. Lyndal defied a court order. She put herself in the middle of a conspriacy/defamtion suit. She stole trash and mail from a investagators home. Are these not against the law?
atruerose.com and rosespeaks.com are two sites that support a man that gave his drugs to Anna Nicole with his name on the drugs and she died.
Atruerose supports BDSM
If you want to see a blog war, go to this place. The VA people are all here speaking out post there! Just read it!
Rose and Lyndal have not spoken to each other since the 3rd of Nov, there is no way Melinda told the truth in court.
Yhis link will show you the rejoicing of the Grandmother who is in jail! This is all about keeping the Marshall money in Texas, and has been since the burial hearing in Fl. Jailing a Grandmother is nothing but trying to force victims who support Stern to claim there was a 'conspiracy' so that VA can benefit from the 'tainted' Marshall money. Larry will get the same treatment!
Judging, you are wrong. A completely different court will decide the Marshall case. How will VA ever get her hands on the Marshall money? You need to read up on the case.
Why the concern for the "grandmother" doing garbage patrol for the crew conspiring to defame the grandmother that lost 2 family members?
Your "martyr" defied 2 court orders. She is right where she belongs.
And how do you know when the last time Lyndal and Nelda spoke? Are you Nelda?
If not, you have no way of proving that statement.
I find it kind of laughable that there is so much heated debate on who is a victim and who is a villain in this case. It's easy–they're ALL villains. From Larry Birkhead to Howard Stern to the grandmother–they ALL used Anna like it was their job. And not a single one did what was best for her.
[...] In a Los Angeles courtroom today, prosecutors began the preliminary hearing of three people involving ANS' death by playing a video clip from the 2004 American Music Awards. It displayed ANS, slurred of speech, delivering a bizarre introduction to rapper Kanye West. This was meant as a visceral reminder to Superior Court Judge Robert J. Perry of the possibility of a drug-filled conspiracy that led to her untimely passing in 2007. All three defendants entered not guilty pleas last month."Three Ring Circus" [...]
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ASHBURN - Turner County students got a crash course in safe driving today. Teenage drivers tried to navigate a set of cones with beer goggles on, simulating the effects of drunk driving. They also saw what happens in a rollover accident to the dummy who doesn't wear a seatbelt.
Turner County Sheriff Randy Kendrick decided to host Operation Drive Smart after two teens died in traffic accidents in the past six months.
"Loss of a young life touches everyone and is a tragedy," Chris Ward, father of Sandra Ward said. "We lost another one recently, it touches the whole community."
The Duluth Police Department in Gwinnett County started Operation Drive Smart in 1999 to cut down on teenage driving deaths. Since then they haven't had any. Turner is Georgia's tenth county to host the program.
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Flower at the Duck
There is a duck restaurant in Ubud that has some great food. The name of the restaurant is "The Dirty Duck" in English, but the food is delicious, despite the name. I had some great sauces with my duck – I was the only person at my table to order duck at a duck resto – and my wife had a trio of sates that came with a small pot full of coals to keep her dish hot. It was an amazing experience.
The flowers above are growing in and around the resto. Like many things in Bali, the resto is an inside-outside dining experience. Very cool.
The waiting game
On the way home today, I snapped this shot while walking with my son this afternoon. Sometimes one has to wait a little to get the right shot. There was traffic coming towards me as I was shooting this, but I waited until they all passed by and I was able to get this shot of a father and his child, holding hands, looking at flowers.
I think it was worth the wait.
It's the WEEKEND!
Well…it is here in Jakarta. I know that many of you are just waking up to find my post and are thinking that there's still a day left to go. I have already worked my Friday and made it home and have been enjoying some family time for the last couple of hours.
The view below is my view down Kemang Selatan I as I near home. It's the moment when, in my walk home, I know I'm nearly home.
The reader.
On my way home from a haircut ("Saya potong rambut" in Bahasa Indonesian), I snapped this photo of a flower seller reading a book. He seemed deeply engrossed in the book, as there was total chaos going on around him. Bajai and Ojek drivers moving past, cars going by, some white guy snapping photos…and he stayed focused on his book. Here's hoping that, as we start the school year tomorrow, my students are as dedicated to their reading as this man is.
Late Night Flowers
I went out for a walk tonight to see where Nikki's Salon is, as I'm getting my hair cut tomorrow. I brought "the beast" (my Pentax K20D) with me and snapped off photos all around the area where I live. This was my first time out walking around after sunset (*the sun sets around 6:30 p.m. here every day – we're pretty nearly on the equator) and the world doesn't look too much different from day to night.
There are two very well stocked flower shops on my street – Kemang Selatan I – and both of them are right near my apartment. My wife jokes that I can't buy her flowers because we don't have a vase in the house yet. I think it best that I pick up one soon.
Azalea, or…how I'm trying to focus on the positive while my house isn't selling.
My house is up for sale. It's not selling. It's got the right price. It's in the right neighborhood. I live less than a kilometer from Chilliwack River and maybe 10k from Cultus Lake. It's across from a park, a Twin Rink complex, down the street from a middle school and a ten minute drive to the highway for an easy commute.
Whatever. It's still not selling. I'm getting the feeling that I'm moving to Indonesia and continuing to own a home in Chilliwack, BC, Canada. That's not a terrible thing, but I'd rather not have to own it if I don't have to. I want to be in one place, committed to where I am. If I still own – which means renting it out – this house, my mind will always be a little bit here. And I don't want that.
If you know someone who wants to buy a house in Chilliwack, let me know.
To try to take my mind off all that, I snapped a couple of photos of the azaleas growing in my front yard. They're pretty. They're not taking my mind off all this yet, but I'll keep thinking of them instead of BC real estate.
Spring is pretty
Our city is exploding in pinks, light pinks and whites. Every flowering tree is going crazy with blossoms, and photographers in the area are going crazy trying to document the turn from Winter to Spring (finally).
How strong is your inner voice?
Very similar to a photo I posted last week, I know, but it's Sunday and I'm quite enjoying a lazy day. The Grey Cup is on, I made a coffee cake with my daughter, my son made a snow globe with my wife and there's nothing else on the agenda…
Um…what about that marking and planning you should do…
Shut up, conscience. The last thing I need is you telling me what to do. I feel a little "Assassin's Creed" calling me.
Um…or maybe work out next week's classes.
I've got next week planned. I'll write it down yet tonight.
No, you won't. But you should.
Okay. Fine. I'll go do some work…right after I eat some coffee cake. Ha! Take that, inner voice.
A loving reminder
This is a little reminder from me to…me. It's been a while since I senselessly bought flowers. By senselessly, I mean the part of my brain that is not part of the brain – the irrational part of the brain, is what I'm trying to say.
Yes, there are reasons why I love my wife. Yes, there are occasions to buy flowers. Yes, there are aesthetic reasons to purchase these aromatic and visually stimulating florae. But it's time to do it for no reason whatever.
Because isn't that what love is? A momentary stupidity in the face of all things logical that creates a blankness in the brain and a smile on the face? Well, it's time to get stupid for love again.
Of course, me, the person for whom I might be gettin' all stupid might read this, so maybe not tomorrow, or the next day, but soon. Soon.
Purty Flowers
They're flowers.
They're pretty.
It's truth in advertising.
Also, it's the end of the first full day of teaching and I'm tired, so that's all you're getting. Sorry.
Black and White Flowers. Hmm…
I'm torn. Flowers are great because of three things: beauty, smell and color. If I take a photograph of flowers the viewer loses all sense of how they smell. If I process it black and white, I remove the color and now you, the viewer, are left with contrast and detail, but it's missing two of the things that draw people to flowers in real life. Hmm…
So, I have to ask you, dear reader of this blog, is it worth it? Does their beauty, without color and smell, still captivate?
Pinky Winky…not to be confused with a Teletubbie…Teletubby…whatever
When my daughter was little, my wife let her watch Teletubbies. I thought it was like Sesame Street on LSD, but my daughter, in all her toddler glory, loved the show. Plus, my wife was a full-time, first-time mother and needed a bit of downtime and the Teletubbies were there to rescue her from having to chase my daughter. I should also note that my daughter decided at the age of 17 months that she was no longer napping at all and that we'd all pay a price if we didn't take heed of her demands, so sleep and rest during the day was not happening around the Bergen household.
Anyway, there's a Teletubby (or is it "ie"?) whose name is Tinky Winky. I'm not sure if he…she…it was the start of the furor back about a decade ago. The furor was around the fact that Tinky Winky, who was mistaken by conservative, right-wing media and parents' groups as being a human male, was carrying around a big bag that resembled a purse. Parents' groups were worried that Tinky Winky was sending the wrong message about what it meant to be male. Really? Go look at Tinky Winky. Does it look male, let alone human? It looks bipedal with a head and arms, but that's about where the comparison ends. I don't think it even has genitals, although I'm not looking it up to check. Maybe that's what that thing is on top, although it could be a communication device to talk to the saucer people. Whatever. Now, almost every grown male I know has a "satchel" or "shoulder bag" or "man-bag" and none of us are worried that we're sending the wrong message to our kids.
So what does this have to do with the photo? When I told my friends Josh and Karina that we had planted Pinky Winky Hydrangeas in the back yard, Josh looked at me and said, "You planted a Teletubbie in your backyard?" Yup, we planted Tinky Winky.
Goodbye Batman, Hello Pinky Winky
So, the last couple of days have proven my geek-ness, what with both of them being Batman centered. This morning I went out to water the flowers and the early morning light of the sun was catching the Pinky Winky Hydrangeas just right, so I snapped a few photos.
In less than 24 hours, I've gone from superhero geek to flower garden geek. I still can't shake the geek, but at least I'm not too narrowly focused.
At least something's growing in the back yard besides weeds.
These are my wife's day lilies.We recently tore up a huge section of the backyard and made a flower bed. We planted a Katsura tree, a few "pinky winky" hydrangeas (there's a name that makes me feel manly), euonymous shrubs, dianthus flowers and day lilies. It's really quite pretty, that island of color and life in the sea of weeds that surround it. It really looks like the rest of the yard is out to get our brand new flower bed.
My wife's favorite flowers are lilies, so she was ecstatic when these flowered so early after having been planted in the ground. I think they're quite pretty. What do you think?
I understand Monet's infatuation. Also, PHOTO FRIDAY
It's a little overwhelming, I know, but I love all the green and white. The water lily is pretty invasive. Once it starts, it doesn't stop. Kind of like the feeling that I got staring at this pond and all of its lilies. I kept finding new ways to take shots of it. Hmm…I wonder if I have time to swing by again tomorrow?
Also, this enormous collection of water lilies is based on Photo Friday's challenge this week. Funnily enough, it's ENORMOUS.
That's pretty.
I don't know what kind it is. I don't even care. Sometimes beauty for beauty's sake is all that's needed. I think this flower is pretty.
That's good enough for me.
"…change comes like a little wind that ruffles the curtains at dawn…
…and it comes like the stealthy perfume of wildflowers hidden in the grass." – Steinbeck
I've always liked Steinbeck's writing. From The Pearl to Of Mice and Men, The Grapes of Wrath to Sweet Thursday, his novels have always made me smile. He had a way of phrasing things that made the most tragic, heart-wrenching moments seem beautiful. Beautiful misery. Gorgeous sorrow.
At the same time, he also had a way of making you empathize with a character who was about to murder his friend, or nearly destroying a family through the pursuit of something nearly unattainable.
Go. Go now. Read some Steinbeck. You'll feel better.
Hello, pretty flower. Are you growing in my front yard?
Wow. I didn't realize until now that engaging a dialog with an azalea would make me seem so creepy. No? It doesn't seem that weird? Okay, try it this way…
Hewwo, pwetty fwowa…awe you gwowin' in my fwont yawd?
Because that's how I heard it in my head as I wrote it. Yep…I thought so. Creepy.
Trouth moubles; or, how did I survive the day?
I can't explain it tonight. I barely survived the day. I'm sneezing. I'm tripping over words. I feel like I haven't slept in a month, yet I know I've been sleeping well enough. Well, not enough.
Twice today I started to speak words that were coming out incorrectly. I feared, for a minute or two, that I was having a stroke. The feeling passed in and out throughout the day. I think the year-end is finally settling in on my brain and the remaining four and a half weeks might be interesting.
I need to go mark some stuff, so wish me luck. And sleep. Wish me sleep.
Oh, and here's some flowers and stuff. Whatever. Sleepy…
You can call me flower…
…if you want to. (Bambi)
Do you remember that moment? Bambi's a bit of a sappy movie for me, but I love that moment. Flower, the skunk, meets Bambi when Bambi is just learning to talk. He is naming things and comes nose to nose with a skunk, who is more than pleased with being mistaken for something "purty". I love that scene. It's so innocent and beautiful. I've had that moment when I wish someone would think I was beautiful despite what others think of me.
As for the flower above, my wife and I are having a debate over what it is. I'm pretty sure it's a rhododendron. She thinks I'm wrong. Anyone want to help us out?
Late night post…oops
Here's a post that's super-late. We had a dance at the school tonight and I've been home for five minutes. I don't want to miss a post this year, so here's the late night post. I wish I were able to write about this one because I really like this photo. Maybe I'll talk about it…zzzzzzzzzzzz…
Four of the many reasons I love the Lower Mainland of British Columbia: tulips, farms, mountains and sky.
Pentax K20D; Sigma 70-210mm; f4; ISO 100; 1/640 sec.
My little blossom
I took an evening class last Thursday on how to improve my photos. Jason and Darcie from Revival Arts Studio were wonderful and they provided a good reminder of the elements of good photography. I've been winging it lately, rather than taking my time.
The kids and I went out and wandered through the local flea market on Sunday morning. We then hiked through Downes Bowl, a local mountain bike rider hangout. On the way back I took my time and took a few shots of my kids. I think this one works, but you can let me know.
Pentax K20D ; Pentax M SMC 28mm; ISO 100; f2.8; 1/2500 sec.
He's a dandy
I took Ben to the track at my school so that he could bike around in a spot where I could see him and met my sister and her sons as well. While we were there this little girl named Ava came over to us and insisted that Ben and Luke (my nephew) play with her. Ben took off on his bike while Luke feigned interest in his bike, then took off running after Ben.
Ben, after riding for a while, decided that running would be a good break from biking. Luke took off running after Ben, while Ava chased them both. They made this adorable little running parade, up and down the concrete bleachers, then onto the track, out onto the field and back. While they were running around I found this little devil beauty growing among the concrete blocks.
Pentax K20D; Pentax M SMC 50mm; f1.7; ISO 100; 1/3200 sec.


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the smallest apartment in the world
I think that's the unofficial name of the apartment. When the landlord told me about it, he said it was small. So I was prepared for small. He gave me the keys, and after escaping a homeless man almost running me down because he was being chased by people he stole from, I made it to the building. I walked in and the first thing I thought was, this IS small and this isn't a one bedroom, it's a studio. After opening a few doors, I found the bedroom, which was larger than the living room (and which I now constantly consider turning into the living room so I can fit a couch or something in here). Anyway, the landlord was right, it was small. It was so small, but it'd finally be alone and I could stop my futile search for a roommate who would not only apply with the landlord to be my roommate but who would also show up and sign the lease (and not call and bail at the last minute like the others). I learned this is much harder than I anticipated – in spite of having an awesome apartment with balcony and an amazing view and free parking. I mean, I still cannot believe I couldn't get someone in there.
Anyway, another flaky potential roommate and the threat of only having one day to decide if I want the apartment, lead to lots of tears and me signing the lease on the new place. I'd get the keys on Monday. That Friday I had drinks and a packing party with Mo, which meant that we got drunk and did not pack. Saturday I went to a bartending class and actually started packing. Sunday my mom came down and Stacey came over, so we actually did pack. On Monday, I got the keys and my Mom and Chris helped me move many, many boxes over. Upon entering the apartment, it seemed even smaller than I remember, I start calling it Teeny Tiny.
On one of our numerous trips between my old apartment and new apartment, my old super asked where I was moving. Oh I'm moving into 565. "Oh you're in the small apartment?" My mom laughed, I cried. And so it continued.
My new super sees me and asks which apartment I'm moving into, the small one? My mom laughs some more, I cry again. Damn, does everyone know that I'm moving into the smallest apartment in the world? Weak.
But it's yours! Everyone's response is "but it's yours." And I know that that should be enough. And that in spite of a kitchen the size of my dresser, I should be happy because it's mine and because I have been going on and on about how I didn't want another roommate and wanted to live on my own again. But this is not what I wanted and these are not the terms I wanted it on. I'm moving because no one wanted to live with me and I'm moving into an overpriced shoe box.
But it's mine. And two weeks of funky attitude later, the place is growing on me. There are quirks I'm going to need to work with (the fire alarm goes off any time the stove is set over 350) and sacrifices to be made (only a tomato, a pepper and my basil made the cut from the awesome garden I had). I'm viewing furniture placement as a challenge a la design star. And I'm finally being forced to purge the obscene amounts of paper I have in here. Pretty early on I recognized that living in the apartment would be a really large test in being happy with what you have. I also recognized I was utterly failing in that regard and that was frustrating. Having what you want and still being unhappy is the worst and I didn't want to be one of those people always searching for more when I knew I already had enough. Slowly but surely I am growing to love this pace and am excited about it's potential. And in the end, I know I'll look back at this whole experience and have a hearty laugh.
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Lillian (Pat) Kalberer, a long-time resident of Mineola, passed away at her home in New Hyde Park on Dec. 12, 2012 at the age of 83.
She had been a devoted employee of the Mineola School District for over 20 years.
Kalberer was the wife of the late Arthur Kalberer and they were married for 62 years.
She is survived by her son Keith and his wife Jane, Steven and his wife Stephanie, Douglas and his wife Maureen, Susan Kalberer, Scott and his wife Lorraine, Richard and his wife Marie and Diane Lenze and her husband Jack. She was the grandmother of 18 and Great Grandmother of 8. Kalberer is also survived by her first cousin, Gig Nici, whom she cherished as a sister.
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If you ever wondered how the world is going to end, the answer has probably something to do with volcanoes. Yes, Folks, rather than a big-ass meteorite or a third world war, we should consider [and worry about] volcanoes among the top causes for the end of the world in the next 10 years! And until recently I thought that there was nothing worse than a volcano going off in my backyard but I was wrong. There is one thing worse than volcanoes and that is super-volcanoes!!! That's right, Folks, I kid you not, each one of these f***ers have enough power to bury an entire country under lava and plunge the world into a so-called "volcanic winter" that could wipe nearly all the species of plants and animals off the face of the planet!
Hit the break to have a massive trombo from sheer fear!
So far, scientists are unable to model the potential consequences of an awakening super volcano.
Latest studies show that the Phlegraen Fields have actually been swelling above sea level at a rate of 3 cm per month. Micro quakes and large amounts of gases accumulated in soil indicate that the volcano may be preparing to erupt, says Vladimir Kiryanov, Assistant Professor of Geology at the St. Petersburg University.
"The Phlegraen Fields are a super volcano. Yellowstone in the United States and Toba in Indonesia are also super volcanoes capable of spewing more than 1,000 cubic km of magma. These are catastrophic eruptions. There was a huge volcanic eruption in the Phlegraen Fields some 30,000-40,000 years ago. Volcanic ash from that eruption is still found in the Mediterranean, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and even in Russia. We are now seeing the expansion of a magma pocket, which means that there might be an eruption at a certain time."
Super eruptions of such magnitude may produce the so-called "volcanic winter" effect when sulfur gases and ash will reach the stratosphere and cover the globe with thick ash clouds that solar rays will be unable to penetrate. Condensed sulfur trioxides will react with moisture, forming sulfuric acid. Downpours of sulfuric acid will hit the Earth. Scientists have obtained new evidence of a similar cataclysm following the eruption of the Toba super volcano on island of Sumatra in Indonesia about 74,000 years ago. But today, things promise to be even more devastating. Suffice it to recall the havoc wreaked by a minor increase in volcanic activity in Iceland in 2010 on air transportation over Europe.
It is widely believed by the scientific community that it was a super-volcanic eruption what wiped out the dinosaurs 250 million years ago and not a meteorite like we always thought. If an event of this magnitude happened today we're pretty much screwed. And I mean screwed as in "OH SHIT WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!!1!!!" not as in "Oh crap! Mom found my midget p0rn collection!"
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Combine toe-tapping music, original art and craft items, delicious food with a beautiful setting and you get "Art in the Vineyards" art fair, spon-sored by Watershed Arts Alliance at Cedar Creek Vineyards, located near Shopville Elementary School in Pulaski County.
Art in the Vineyards will take place on Satur-day, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and admission is free.
The event will feature more than 20 booths filled with handmade baskets; wooden boxes; stained glass; bird houses; dolls; handmade candles and soap; and jewelry, as well as original painting by some of the region's best artists.
"Last year, our first ever Art in the Vineyards attracted more than 1,000 visitors to Cedar Creek Vineyards," Dave Cazalet said. "It was a great success and we expect an even bigger turnout this year."
Cazalet, who is organ-izing Art in the Vine-yards, said that Water-shed is still accepting reservations for booths from additional artists and craftspeople. Booth rental is $50 and a tent will be provided for an additional $10. Interested artists can contact Cazalet at (606) 451-6756 during the day and at (606) 678-2082 in the evenings.
Cedar Creek Vineyards is located about 10 miles east of Somerset off Hwy. 30. To get to Cedar Creek Vineyards go just past Shopville Elementary School on Hwy. 80. Turn right on Ky. 1003 and follow the signs. Admis-sion is free.
For directions and more information go to www. cedarcreekvineyards.net or call (606) 875-3296.
Watershed Arts Alli-ance is a local arts organ-ization which supports local performers and artists. The Watershed Gallery is located at 501 Ogden St. Watershed Arts Alliance is a not-for-profit local organization whose purpose is to promote the arts and local artists. For more information about becoming a member of Watershed Arts Alliance call 678-0507.
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>Racing>The Madness of Frank Barr and Zebulon Pike
A Dance with Monkeys
I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.
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I took down the long version of the story because I am considering sending it to a running magazine for publication. Please holler at me if you did not get a chance to see it.
Needs more cowbell!
• 2 olympic distance duathlons -- 6 days apart -- PR at least 1
• 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)
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If it is printed in RW, let us know--I would most definitely buy a copy of that issue! I can say "I knew him when..."
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Zach Braff's movie, Michael Douglas & Diane KeatonBy Gerri Miller
New movies are coming out this month with several actors in interfaith marriages. Plus, the much anticipated Zach Braff film.Go To Pop Culture
Philadelphia: September 19
Do you live in The City of Brotherly Love or nearby? There's an event happening in a couple weeks that visitors to InterfaithFamily.com might find interesting.
InterFaithways: the Interfaith Family Support Network is hosting an event on Monday, September 19th at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute. "From Woody Allen to Ben Stiler: Interfaith Relationships Portrayed in Film" will be preceded by a wine and cheese reception, and followed by a panel discussion.
Honoring the philanthropic and volunteer work of Leonard and Dorothy Wasserman, and everything they've done for the Philly community, this is a great reason to go see some movie clips.
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Hi, I am a fellow Minnesotan , I'm sure everything is going to be okay but I am very worried about gun bans and our gun rights at the moment. I have herd rumors and I know theres been a lot of talk around the media. I figure I can get a peace of mind from what you all have to say. I have spoken with a lot people and everybody has been saying " Hey you should go get your self an AR before they ban it or prices shoots up, Stock up on ammo and mags too!!" Well it just so happend that i am very broke and can't afford all of that but if a ban is possible, shoot I am willing to take a laon and make preparations of my own. I would love to here your insights and opinions. Thank you all for the time and I hope to hear from you all soon. ( on a side note my buddy ask me Are you willing to die for that rifle? If the government knock on your door and demanded that you give them the rifle with no refunds, what will you do?? ) Whats the chance of that happening ????
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You're just a tiny bit late to the party. They haven't been banned yet and may never be. Nobody will know for certain until the powers-at-be have their say on the Congressional floor.
However, the panic has already set in and you'll be hard-pressed to find an AR, .223/5.56 Ammo or Magzines at this point. And if you do find what you're looking for, expect a 20-400% mark-up on any of it.
For instance, 30-round Magpul Magazines are selling (not just listing... SELLING) on eBay for $60+. Just a few weeks ago, you could get them for about $15. AR-15's that once were valued at $700 are now selling for $1200-1800 and will only get more expensive as the possibility of a ban gets closer.
You might get lucky and find some stragglers or hit a pocket of parts somewhere from a shipment placed before the frenzy, but don't get your hopes up. And be prepared to make a pretty solid investment.
Anyone talking about ban specifics is just speculating at this point, but the speculation has been enough to make the prices go nuts. I just finished an AR 2 days before Christmas. I've got roughly $700 in the build and I had a guy offer me $1000 cash for it. I turned him down and he said that if I changed my mind to come at him with an offer of what I'd accept and we would work it out. People are desperate for them. Your best bet would be to try and procure a stripped lower and start a build as you find parts. That way you won't pay some exorbitant amount of money.
On the other hand, do you really want or need an AR? Buying something just because it might be banned one day isn't a great idea unless you've really been toying with the idea of getting one. I started my build about 6 months ago and just so happened to finish it right here on the brink of the AR-Insanity. If you don't really need or want one, I'd say pass on it so you don't get caught up in the "Free Market" (Gouging).
Also, the chances of the government coming to your house and taking your gun is slim to nil. Laws are typically not passed retroactively. Say the government decided to ban anything larger than a 6-cylinder engine. Would they go house-to-house and take away people's cars that they've paid for? Not likely. You can't take away people's property if they've legally obtained it. Those people are being paranoid and probably don't know the due process and requirements of enacting a law.
First of all if they do start coming to the door to confiscate weapons there will be an insurrection in the United States. The government can take that to the bank! Should they be stupid enough to do that. They will also be having some federal officials and agency members that will be on the peoples side! That is a direct contradiction of our Constitutional Rights under the Second Amendment. But the main issue at this time is can you even find one available if you want one for a fair price. It is almost too late due to the present demand. You could certainly order one but it could now be up to one year before delivery to the dealers from the armories. This also due to the present demand! If you can find one and you want one get a loan and BUY IT!
You must figure dealing with the idiots we have in office today you can almost be assured if nothing else they will screw the AR Rifle up and it will not be all the same as it is now. If they do not ban new sales completely. And then the price has gone up on the ones available because the dealers know they can not replace it within a reasonable time. So if you want one you best hunt one down and get it. This is only my opinion. Ammunition is getting more scarce also at the present. Good Luck!
The Constitution is not an instrument for the Government to restrain the people. It is an instrument for the people to restrain the Government!
*Patrick Henry
Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom."
-- John F. Kennedy
"If guns kill people then does that mean the spoon is the reason Rosie O'Donnell is fat"
"Guns don't kill people.......People kill people"
If EVERY gun owner took 5 minutes a week to write/email/call their Senators/Congressmen and express their disappointment in how they have chosen to represent the MAJORITY of folk in the United States, they would roll over on their backs and do what every politition does naturally (urinate in submission) when confronted by angry voters!
Just do it!
Thank you all for the advice and comments, I have already submitted a email thanks for the link by the way. I am a proud gun owner and I am glad to know that there are many others who feels the same. If one day you decided to band and protest please contact me, I will gladly show my support. Although current tragedy events have occurred we as responsible gun owners should not have to suffer, Americans in general does not need to suffer from such ignorant actions.
Sportsman's Warehouse got 15 AR's in and in 10 minutes they were gone!
Another LGS had pulled PMAGS from the floor and everyone that purchased at AR, they were selling at least 4 of the PMAGS with the weapon at standard price (no mark ups). They have a loyal base of customers.
Today they had the only remaining AK, standard price; however, I had to pass. Fear from the wife, purchasing any Soviet Block weapon is a big no no! Alot of PROMAGS for AK.
The next weapon is either 9mm Charter Arms Pitbull revolver and/or .223 Bolt action rifle.
My two $$ for what its worth these days...wait it out. The market will settle. I dont see any ban making its way to the floor much less voted in.
BUT, as stated, contact , contact, CONTACT your representation, state and federal. Do it now, do it often!


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Many voters in America look at other Western countries and marvel both at the high voter turnout (usually 70-90 percent) and the higher approval levels in other democracies. Now averaging 48 percent and falling, America shows the lowest voter turnout of any developed democracy. With three or more political parties to choose from, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and nearly every European nation show at least 70 percent voter turnout, with some countries exceeding 90 percent. Voters are generally happier and can have greater say in public affairs when they have more choices on the ballot.
Unfortunately, as the two major political parties have become beholden to the same, powerful monied interest groups (casinos, developers, chemical companies, big pharma, prison operators, law enforcement lobby, and the trial lawyers), they've blocked third-party ballot access and become less and less concerned with the interests of ordinary Americans. While Congress's approval rating has fallen to just 9 percent among voters, both parties continue spending this country deeper in debt with corporate welfare, social welfare, Wall Street bailouts, porkbarrel spending, public pensions and entitlement programs.
The Libertarian Party is, by far, the largest of America's third parties, and is growing both in membership and the number of candidates on the ballot. If you have friends or family members who've given up on the political process, send them to LP.org or ask them to get involved in one of our many event groups. I know of no better way to show your support for the Bill of Rights and the idea of smaller government.
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Green projects win £20k in funding across Herefordshire
Updated 11:31am Tuesday 11th February 2014 in News
HEREFORD skatepark is among the green community projects in Herefordshire given the green light thanks to more than £20,000 in grants from the Landfill Community Fund.
Five community facilities will receive funding thanks to the Pershore-based charity 'Welcome to our Future', having demonstrated that their renovations would benefit the environment, either directly or indirectly.
Hereford skatepark is among the beneficiaries – having been awarded £5000 to go towards new toilets at the Holmer Road site.
The toilets will form part of the next stage of development at the park, along with a coaching clubhouse and floodlights, that got the go-ahead following the award of almost £50,000 in Sport England funding last year.
The other successful applicants were Hereford's St Pauls Church ¬– which will receive £6000 towards a new community centre – and Moor Farm Community Association, which was awarded £5000 towards a new infants play area.
Christ Church in Llangrove will get £2500 for new heating and lighting, St Dubricus Church in Whitchurch will receive £2000 for a new roof gully and Moccas Village Hall have been awarded £1061 for new thermal blinds.
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By Staff
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A seminar for veterans Friday will look at assistive technology.
The session — from 2 to 4 p.m. — will be in the commissioners meeting room at the Lawrence County courthouse.
Among the devices and programs for people with disabilities that will be examined are the Assistive Technology Lending Library and Telecommunication Device Distribution Program.
More information is available by contacting the Lawrence County Veterans Affairs office.


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Northville Township police were involved in a car chase Tuesday morning that ended with the suspect being fatally shot by a Michigan State Police trooper.
This video, courtesy of the Northville Township Department of Public Safety, is from the dashboard video camera in a township police cruiser.
The first seconds of the video shows the police investigating a car fire on Napier Road north of Six Mile Road in Northville Township around 2 a.m. The video then shows the police stopping 18-year-old Gabriel Vernon Stevenson of Ypsilanti in a pick-up truck.
Township police then shout back and forth with Stevenson, asking him a series of questions. When the officer asks Stevenson to get out of the car with his hands up, Stevenson turns and fires shots at the officers. Stevenson then gets back in his car and drives away.
The video then shows the police pursuing Stevenson in a car chase that lasts for several minutes until Stevenson crashes his car into a house at Six Mile and Dixboro roads.
The video then shows Stevenson trying to break into the house while the officers, now joined by Michigan State Police, order him to the ground.
After the video ends, Stevenson came toward the police officers with a knife and was fatally shot by a state trooper.
Northville Township Director of Public Safety John Werth said the shooting did not occur on video as Stevenson and the officers were behind the police cruiser at that time.
Read the full story of the incident by clicking here.
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Editor's Note: Several minutes of the car chase footage have been edited out for time. The video contains language that might offend some people.


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We've already posted user galleries where you can post your film photos from around Iowa City, and another gallery where you can share your photos of Iowa City's fantastic flowers in bloom. And I just reshared an old gallery for cat lovers which got some good uploads.
Now, as every dog gets its day, it's time to give the dog lovers out there a chance. I've seeded the gallery with some of my favorites I've taken from the Iowa City Animal Shelter, But feel free to upload photos of your favorite pups by clicking the upload button under the gallery.


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The Pee and Poo Show
An urban composting toilet & humanure for the garden
In this entry two videos are presented.
The first video (An urban composting toilet & humanure for the garden) represents an excerpt of the second one (The Pee and Poo Show).
An urban composting toilet & humanure for the garden
While you can buy a low flush toilet, to truly save water, you need to stop flushing, that is, get rid of your water closet all together. While composting toilets might once have been relegated to backpackers, today there are commercial buildings like the University of British Columbia's C.K. Choi building that only offers composting loos for their 300 employees. In this video, Laura Allen of California's Greywater Guerrillas shows us her composting toilet, the bins where the household's waste sits for a year and the mature humanure she sprinkles on her garden.
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Peak Moment 172: Laura Allen gives an intimate tour of a home-built composting toilet in her Bay Area urban home. The nutrient-rich composted "humanure" is used to enrich the lush, edible landscape, and doesn't waste precious drinking water like flush toilets. The co-founder of Greywater Action shows the throne-like toilet compartment whose distinctive feature is a urine diverter. Pee and poop are collected in separate containers beneath the toilet, and are accessed outside the house. Sterile pee is watered in at the base of plants, while poop is collected in barrels and aged for a year or more until it has composted fully. What a way to go!
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Linda Janzen - April 22, 2009Former Aurora resident Linda Janzen, 85, of Minden, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Bethany Home in Minden.
Funeral services were Monday, April 27 at the Assembly of God Church in Aurora. Rev. Roger Wendt officiated. Burial was in the Hampton Cemetery.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through the mortuary website at www.higbymortuary.com.
Linda Janzen, daughter of Abraham and Anna (Huebert) Regier, was born in Aurora on April 25, 1923. She grew up in the Hampton area and attended Hampton Public Schools.
She accepted Jesus as her Savior and Lord during the Barkman revivals and was baptized on July 27, 1941. She became a member of the Mennonite Brethren Church in Henderson. Later she became a member of the Assembly of God Church in Aurora where she taught Sunday School and served in the church wherever she was needed.
She married Daniel Janzen on Sept. 28, 1941 at the Mennonite Brethren Church in Henderson. Following their marriage they farmed north of Hampton for many years. She retired from the Aurora Memorial Hospital after working there many years.
She was a Grandmother in Kearney with the Head Start program. She enjoyed working with the children.
She enjoyed gardening, cooking for the family gatherings, quilting and was an excellent cook and seamstress. Linda enjoyed singing with her brothers and sisters and especially enjoyed singing duets with her sister Martha and her daughter Sandra.
Survivors include her two children, daughter Sandra (Ron) Hall of Norfolk and son Gerald (Francine) Janzen of Kearney; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brothers, John (Louise) Regier, Gideon (Norma) Regier and Samuel (Mary Ann) Regier; sister, Irene (Herman) Siering; and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five sisters and six brothers.


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The mission of the Norton Institute for Continuing Education (NICE), an affiliate of Elderhostel, is to provide adults with educational programs while learning in an informal and relaxed environment through courses and lectures at Wheaton College and other sites
What is NICE?
The Norton Institute for Continuing Education (NICE), a non-profit organization
A collaborative effort of Wheaton College and EPOCH Assisted Living of Norton.
We are also an affiliate of the Elderhostel Institute Network.
NICE provides non-credit college-level courses which are held at
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Even if you do not take a class you may still be placed on the NICE mailing list by request.
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Ketchup & Baking Soda Volcano Materials
- small container (I used an empty travel-size bottle.)
- volcano (You can mold it from clay or use a cardboard form.)
- ketchup
- baking soda
- liquid dishwashing soap (optional)
- water (optional)
Make the Volcano EruptThis is really easy! Swirl together a squirt of dishwashing detergent (if you want foamy orange lava), ketchup, and enough water to achieve the desired thickness. When you are ready to start the eruption, add baking soda. Alternatively, you could mix together the baking soda, detergent, and water. Add the ketchup when you're ready for the eruption.
The 'lava' erupts slowly and steadily, rather than forcefully, so this is a nice volcano to make if you want a longer-lasting eruption.


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I tasted bison for the first time last night at a restaurant. Gracious was it good. Braised short ribs served with mashed potatoes.
Not sure how much credit was due the restaurant rather than the cut of meat. Our other items were also very good.
What is the chow hound take on bison?
I'd suggest a search of this site; I'm sure bison, also called "buffalo" (though it is not the true buffalo) has been a topic of several threads.
I love bison, but keep in mind when cooking it that it is a much leaner meat than beef. That makes it heart-healthy, but also means cooking times and methods can be a challenge.
We really like bison. I use it in place of ground beef all the time and lunch was soup & a sandwich with ham style bison deli meat. Thankfully, like chefathome, bison is fairly easy to come by here.
Oh I've never eaten Bison (or Buffalo). So I assume you ate American bison?
- American bison, ( Bison bison) also known as the American buffalo (although it is only distantly related to the true buffalo)
There is also a
- European bison, or wisent (Bison bonasus), found in Europe and the Caucasus.
which seems to be different to the buffalos
- African buffalo (Syncerus caffer)
- Wild water buffalo (Bubalus arnee), also called Asian buffalo and Asiatic buffalo, is a large bovine native to Southeast Asia.
Its interesting then that Buffalo Mozarella is made from the milk of the Asian Water buffalo.
I've never seen the meat of any of these beasts for sale in restaurants or the supermarket in London or in Europe. Are they available over here?
re: echoclerk
We get bison from time to time at a high end restaurant in my neighbourhood in Brno, Czech Republic.. so I'd say "yes, we do see it in Europe" but it's not at all common.
Bison can be a bit less flavourful than beef, as noted by Eric, but it takes very well to flavouring from accompanying ingredients and spices. When I've made bison burgers, I always season very well, add garlic to the mix along with whatever else is looking good in the pantry/fridge and then top it with fresh chevre when it's finished cooking... one of the best burgers ever. We also found wilder mushrooms (morells in particular) paired extremely well with bison, whether it was roasted or braised. And no arguement at all about berries going well with bison, add to that mustard melon and you've got a great bison charcuterie plate.
Although this was done back in Western Canada when I was living there. At that time we had replaced bison for most red meat in our cooking... we weren't big steak eaters which worked well as bison steaks were really hit and miss due to the low fat content (similar to ostrich steaks).


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May Content
I've got a few new pieces this month. Relocating across the country with my family last month made me realize how difficult moving can be, especially when you're dealing with a chronic disease. Check out this article about moving when you have PCOS to get a few ideas to make it a little easier.
And a few more:
Do I Have to Take the Pill if I Have PCOS?
How Long Will it Take Me to Get Pregnant if I Have PCOS?
My apologies for the lack of activity lately - my family and I moved all the way across country (with my two little boys and a big crazy dog) to sunny southern California. I'm so excited to have accepted a new position with a fertility clinic there but the transition, to say it mildly, has been a challenge. We have finally settled in and I am so excited to be back at work here at About. Check back soon for new content this month and thanks for your patience!
New in March
Talking to your doctor about a chronic condition can sometimes be stressful. Many women even report having more questions at the end of their visit then they had at the beginning. If this is you, check out this guide to having meaningful conversations with your doctor about PCOS.
Metformin is a drug that is commonly prescribed, though off-label, for women with PCOS. Many studies have found that it helps correct insulin resistance, aids in weight loss and can even regulate ovulation when used with Clomid. But should you continue to take it if you become pregnant? Check out this information about taking metformin in early pregnancy.
February Content
Sorry for the slim pickings this month - I have been wrapped in some crazy stuff going on in my personal life. It's good news but slightly terrifying at the same time...
Anyway, since February is American Heart Month, I decided to focus my new content on heart disease and it's relationship with PCOS. Check out these two new pieces and stay tuned next month for the rest of the series!
Preventing Heart Disease When You Have PCOS
New Stuff This Month
I published several new pieces of content this month. In case you missed anything, here is a summary of the most current content on the About PCOS site.
Should I Freeze My Eggs if I Have PCOS?
How Often Should I See My Doctor if I Have PCOS?
Do I Need to Pay Strict Attention to My Weight If I Have Lean PCOS?
The PCOS Forums
Are you familiar with our PCOS message boards? Now up and running, it's a great place to meet other women with PCOS, get support from somebody who understands what you're going through, and get your burning questions answered. So come on in and introduce yourself!
Happy New Year!
Before we head into 2013, I have a few new pieces of content for you:
8 Diet Tips for Losing Weight in the Winter
Selecting an Infertility Practice
5 Winter Skin Tips for Women with PCOS
A very Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your family!
Getting Ready for the New Year
Have you thought about making your New Years Resolution yet? Even if you don't set formal resolutions, it's a good time of year to think about your life and the direction you want to take it. Check out these tips for making(and more importantly, keeping) your New Years resolution.
Happy New Year!
Holiday Stress
First, let me say that I love the holiday season. I love baking and planning holiday meals. I love decorating and setting up the Christmas tree. This year I even planned on making most of my family gifts since I learned to crochet while on maternity leave. The one thing I always forget though, is just how stressful the holiday season can be. I am seriously wishing that it's Christmas already!
November Articles
As we move past Thanksgiving, it's time to start think about getting ready for the holiday season and the New Year. I've written several new articles this month about just that. Check these out for some suggestions on sailing through this holiday season, stress free!
How to Avoid Holiday Overeating
Taking Care of Your PCOS When Traveling for the Holidays
Simple Changes You Can Make to Stay Healthy in the New Year When You Have PCOS


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There is a Name for a Lopsided Electoral Victory
by Rob in Vermont, Tue Nov 04, 2008 at 08:45:14 PM EST
One thing I've noticed the absense of: the word "landslide". It is a landslide, but I don't think I've heard the MSM talking heads utter it. I don't see this word in the storyline, for example at CNN or CBS or MS-NBC or NY Times or Washington Post. One would think if the numbers were reversed, every other word would be landslide or mandate.
I imagine this is partly a reflection of the biases of the MSM, but also a reflection of the humility of the winner - as well as a genuine, shared sense that tonight's results represent a great historical event that, for the moment, transcends politics.


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By Budd McLaughlin
While firefighters are accustomed to being awakened in the middle of the night, the crew at Athens Fire and Rescue Station No. 1 had a rather rude – and wet – awakening early Tuesday.
Around 3 a.m., firefighters heard a thud and thought someone had crashed into the station.
But then they smelled smoke.
That wasn't all.
When they got out of bed, they stepped into nearly 2 inches of water.
After leaving the sleeping area, they began looking for the cause of the noise, smoke and water.
It was then that the ceiling collapsed over their beds.
The sprinkler system pipe had burst and broke in about five places, according to Fire Chief Tony Kirk.
He said about 2 inches of water accumulated throughout the station and repairs will probably take at least 60 days.
In the meantime, the firefighters stayed overnight at the city's other two stations while a contractor removed the damaged ceiling.
Kirk said Station No. 3 on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive will respond to any emergencies in Station No. 1's territory, which is the west Athens area.
During the repair work, firefighters will use two trailers from the Alabama Fire College for housing and sleep quarters.
Kirk said the two trailers, which arrived Tuesday afternoon from Tuscaloosa, will provide living and sleeping quarters for the five-member crew. The trailers will be housed in the bay with the fire engines, allowing the firefighters to respond to emergencies on the west side of the city as usual.
Because of electrical issues and the damaged ceiling, the bay area could not be used to house the trailers Tuesday night. Kirk said the safety issues might be corrected in time for the trailers to be installed in the bay area today.
"We are thankful no one was hurt," he said. "Hopefully, we will be able to put the trailers in the bays by (today)."


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Welcome, Triangle Bellydancers!
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During this 2 hour workshop we will focus on both fast and slow duet combinations from the Volume 9 FCBD® DVD. These moves and combinations are designed to be exciting... Learn more
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Pacquiao: We will rise againBy Maila Ager
"Don't worry, we will rise again." Those were Manny Pacquiao's words when he returned to the Philippines on Wednesday from his fight with Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas, Nevada last Sunday.
"Don't worry, we will rise again." Those were Manny Pacquiao's words when he returned to the Philippines on Wednesday from his fight with Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas, Nevada last Sunday.
Manny Pacquiao and wife Jinkee arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport early Wednesday via Philippine Airlines flight 103 from Los Angeles, California, following the boxing superstar's second defeat for the year.
Take it from another action hero who has taken a lot of falls, mostly from a horse.
Manny Pacquiao shed tears on Philippine television on Monday, saying he had let his country down.
When Manny Pacquiao's weight was announced, it caught Team Marquez by surprise. Reason: Pacquiao checked in at the full welterweight limit of 147, outweighing Juan Manuel Marquez (143) by four pounds at the official weigh-in Friday (Saturday in Manila) at the Manila Grand Garden Arena here.
IT WAS way past midnight in Las Vegas but the Manila-based scribes covering the fourth Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez fight were still wide awake and engaged in an animated discussion.
The more Juan Manuel Marquez talks, the more Manny Pacquiao gets mad. Pacquiao doesn't show it, but ask his chief trainer, Freddie Roach, and he'll reveal that his prized ward intends to knock Marquez out in their fourth fight Saturday night.
THE CUSTOMER is always right, but sorry, Manny Pacquiao is not likely to get his order for a quickie finish. After all was said, it suddenly turned out the wished-for toe-to-toe clash against Juan Manuel Marquez was no longer in the menu.
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao took time out from his hectic training schedule to visit an American teenager who is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor.
Feeling light and easy, Manny Pacquiao saw no need to do his early morning run on Saturday. Instead, he opted to give his body a break, eating a late breakfast and relaxing in bed at his suite at the hotel of Mandalay Bay.
They stared at each other during the face-off without smiling and without blinking. They did not shake hands.
Unlike Manny Pacquiao's victories in the past, this one divided the nation.
Boxing has always been rich in controversy. Add Sunday's third fight between the Philippines' Manny Pacquiao and Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez to the list of controversial bouts.


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A Monroe County grand jury has indicted an East Rochester man who is accused of killing another man.
James McIntosh has been indicted on second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter charges. Police say McIntosh and another man, Michael Burnett, got into a fight inside the rooming house where they lived on West Commercial Street earlier this month.
Police say Burnett was stabbed to death.