text:
Bending is only a recent discovery in comparison to the time of Avatar Aang and Korra, in a world where there is no such thing as the Avatar, yet benders live everywhere. Originally, the four nations all lived on the central continent know known as the Earth Nation. The Airbenders live atop the highest mountains of the land, where they cut themselves off from the other benders. The Waterbending tribes are split into three, in the Western, Northern and Southern Bays. They take their fishing business very seriously and rely heavily on trade with the Earth Cities. The Fire tribes are spread throughout the land, however one is located to the West in a mountain range. They split off from their roots, the Sun Warriors, seeking fortune in the great continent and became a part of the culture for hundreds of years. Meanwhile the Earth Cities, not anywhere near the level we know them as today, but still hold a particular beauty of their own. Notice that I do not refer to them as a Kingdom, because then, they were just cities and held no common alliance. They were the most intermingled of the bending tribes, where all four bending elements just lived together and held no displeasure with each other. Not in quite some time.
However in the recent years, the cooperation they once had has become rare. The Earth Tribes stay inside their cities built with bending. The Fire Tribes are bandits and thieves who live along traveling routes all over the continent. Water Tribes are mostly isolated near the oceans and nearby rivers, focusing on fishing as their main trade but have begun to tap into resources that the Earth Tribes claim as their own. Lastly, the Air Tribes stick to mountains and forage the forests surrounding them. And the Earth Tribes, feeling more established and boasting the largest number of people, have turned to tyranny. Claiming that for their protection, the tribes have to pay. Including their own people. The Air Tribes have resisted this for many years as they have fewer numbers, but the best training; The Fire Tribes have the most experience through battle; The Water Tribes are illusive and extremely good at hiding, or just playing coy. Note that not everyone from each tribe is this way, many of each do not participate in the crimes of their people, but are discriminate against all the same. Like a Fire Tribe member in the city, would be shunned and labeled a thief, having never stolen anything in their life. Maybe even killed, just for being of the same lineage.
Our story starts in this time, when even the elements fought each other, before the Avatar ever showed the world what a little balance could do and when the Spirits were commonplace beings that could be found without ever trying to look. Right now, the discrimination is the worst it has ever been. A secret organization, named The White Lotus, are rebelling against the war in small strikes that the tribes are blaming on one another.


text:
- Tweet
- Share on Tumblr
Currently pending construction in Singapore, the EDITT Tower will be a paragon of "Ecological Design In The Tropics". Designed by TR Hamzah & Yeang and sponsored by the National University of Singapore, the 26-story high-rise will boast photovoltaic panels, natural ventilation, and a biogas generation plant all wrapped within an insulating living wall that covers half of its surface area. The verdant skyscraper was designed to increase its location's bio-diversity and rehabilitate the local ecosystem in Singapore's 'zeroculture' metropolis.
Approximately half of the surface area of the EDITT Tower will be wrapped in organic local vegetation, and passive architecture will allow for natural ventilation. Publicly accessible ramps will connect upper floors to the street level lined in shops, restaurants and plant life. The building has also been designed for future adaptability, with many walls and floors that can be moved or removed. In a city known for its downpours, the building will collect rainwater and integrate a grey-water system for both plant irrigation and toilet flushing with an estimated 55% self-sufficiency.
855 square meters of photovoltaic panels will provide for 39.7% of the building's energy needs, and plans also include the ability to convert sewage into biogas and fertilizer. The tower will be constructed using many recycled and recyclable materials, and a centralized recycling system will be accessible from each floor.
+ The National University of Singapore
Updated on 10/21/08: The EDITT tower is currently pending construction, and is not yet slated to be built. Thanks Lloyd Alter of Treehugger.
7 Comments
smita paul September 14, 2010 at 3:52 am
the idea of the project is very very inspiring
kyleschen March 24, 2009 at 12:54 pm
wow! very cool… same story as the sail building for me, going to contact my friends and see if i can get a room for a bit!
cplx November 12, 2008 at 10:12 am
I like your site.
Thanks lot. -
machkingbird October 18, 2008 at 11:01 am
Ken Yeang is the future. This is what urban areas will have to become. Increase biomass, increase air-quality, decrease temperature/heat island effect. This guy is the real deal…
link October 18, 2008 at 6:35 am
Looks like something someone built with their feet instead of their hands. More copycats from the west and less originality. What else can we come to expect from Asia?
Pete P October 17, 2008 at 11:55 am
A very good-looking building – reminiscent of a tropical canapy too. This is way more attractive than most of the high-rise buildings that come across this post. It would be amazing to see the details and inerior elevations of this project. I think it would reveal even more beauty and practicality — and I believe the users of the spaces will experience a high level of enjoyment. This is progress.
maexchen October 16, 2008 at 6:03 am
amazing building..-moreee

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Editor Nayana Davis email@example.com
That is for a judge to decide, not me. As to leaving out...
Baltimore County Councilman...
-by jr
Reguardless of the test results, this is how our legall ...
Innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
Advertise on Patch and reach potential customers in your backyard and beyond. Click here for more information. Learn more »
If you want to help local causes, or your cause needs local help, your next click should be right here. Learn more »
Towson news, events, and deals sent to you daily and breaking news as it happens. See more options
You're now signed up!
Enter your tip here and it will be sent straight to Nayana Davis, Towson Patch's (incredibly grateful) editor.


text:
Born in the Czech Republic, Kurkova is best known as one of the faces of lingerie company Victoria's Secret. At the age of 15 she was discovered and signed by fashion designer Miuccia Prada and quickly landed a job with Vogue magazine. Her prescence is strong both in the high end and commercial markets as she has been the face of brands such as Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Chanel, Tommy Hilfiger, and Yves Saint Laurent. Outside of modeling, Kurkova is active in humanitarian work, promoting the welfare of children through several organizations. She also recently completed her first acting role in the film, "My Sexiest Year".
» more Karolina Kurkova on Of the Minute


text:
Moderators: Tom, larry cottrill, Mike Everman
Beam, is of length 12 in, and cross-section 2 in x 0.5 in. It is rigidly fixed at it's left end. The material properties are Young's modulus (E) 3e7 psi, Poisson ratio 0.3, density 7.22e-4 lb/in**3. The lowest natural frequency of this beam is required to be determined.
In summary, for an a/b ratio of 2:1, Barton's analytical work gives values of
* mode 1 (or mode 0/0), 846.1 Hz
* mode 2 (or mode 1/0), 3638 Hz
* mode 3 (or mode 0/1), 5266 Hz
Return to Tools and Construction
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests


text:
Search results for : | crystals danish |
Free forum : The Souls Voice
Free forum, spritual community, Reiki, Tarot, Souls mates, crystals, Angels
spiritual, community, souls, voice, spritual, angels, discussion, reiki, tarot, crystalsSpirits of the Crystals
An original world of Final Fantasy adventure awaits those brave enough to stand forward as heroes . or villains.
spirits, crystals, original, world, final, fantasy, adventure, awaits, those, brave, enough, stand, forward, heroes, villainsOur History
This pack all started after this young wolf, Crystals home pack was devastated by hunters. Crystal was the only survivor. Crystal was only about a year old at the time but learned how to survive on her own. Her family lived in the Wisconsin area, but
history, this, pack, started, after, young, wolf, crystals, home, devastated, hunters, only, survivor, about, year, time, learned, surviveTeam.Zero Danish CZ Klan
Free forum : Team-Zero Klan site, sponsered by dunseN^
free, team.zero, team-zero, klan, site, sponsered, dunsen^Ogame Forum: The Trade Federation
Open to all alliances willing to trade Deuterium in the Barym universe.
ogame, deuterium, barym, trade, trading, resources, profit, ratios, metal, crystalsFree forum : Guardian Forums
Free forum : The forums are divided into specialized areas for each part of the network. Newcomers and visitors are welcome to explore the Metaphysical Beginnings Section. Members of the original si
metaphysics, guardians, templar, energy, dramega, psionics, magick, astral, projection, entity, ethereal, constructs, invocation, evocation, herbalism, enchantment, stones, crystals, lucid, dreamingFree forum : Pottery and Glass
Free forum, to discuss, research and identify Pottery If you like Fat Lava you will love this site. The largest selection of WGP on the internet. Every known maker of Pottery & Glass has their own thi
lava, west, german, pottery, glass, messages, century, modern, deco, spritzdekor, identify, marks, sklounion, iittala, holmegaardOur Spiritual Home - A Spiritual Forum & Community
The place to share your spiritual journey. Discuss all aspects of living a spiritual path. Our Spiritual Forum & Community is free to join, and you will be able to learn, teach and grow..
spiritual, forums, chat, room, community, friends, angels, michael, reiki, tarot, crystals, dreams, paranormal, wicca, witchcraft, paganism, meditation, spellsSpiritual Inspiration Forum
A spiritual forum for all... mediumship, psychics, life after death, dreams, tarot, healing, meditation and so much more...we are a peaceful and steadily growing community...all
spiritual, forum, inspiration, mediumship, psychics, healing, tarot, crystals, angels, afterlife, auras, chakras, dreams, visions, meditation, reincarnation, cleansing, grounding~Mystical Lodge~
Mystical Lodge is a friendly forum community with topics and discussions about the paranormal, mystical, and spiritual. . . We offer free readings, free chat rooms, and a warm and friendly environment that feels like 'home. '
mystical, psychic, paranormal, free, readings, spirit, supernatural, haunted, shadow, aura, angel, tarot, meditation, chakra, fairy, community, dreams, guides, crystalsHealth IS Heaven
This is a space to learn and exchange information on holistic healing methods of the mind, spirit, and body. Using such things as foods, herbs, minerals, and loving energy. You can also p
crystals, herbs, chakras, sound, therapy, metaphysical, learn, exchange, information, holistic, healing, methods, mind, spirit, body, using, such, things, foodsDivine Energy Forum
Free forum : Spiritual based forum on a variety of topics including God, nature of the universe, angels, spirit guides and self development and healing.
free, divine, energy, spiritual, based, universe, paranormal, angels, self, development, guides, dreams, crystals, healing, reiki, meditation, prayer, mediumship


text:
Start Live Help Chat
About Us
Our Focus
Marketing Matters Philosophy
Our Team
Advisor Solutions
Evolve 2.0™ Advisor Practice Marketing Process
Advisor Marketing Services
Advisor Marketing Products
Gallery of Work
Our Clients
Knowledge Center
Advisor Marketing Matters™ Blog
Alliance Partner Overviews
Industry Links
Marketing Perspectives Videos
Evolutionize TV
Contact Us
Our Location
Website hosting & compliant archiving
Domain registration
Tier I data center, climate controlled
Redundant systems
Secure administrative log-in
24/7 technology support
Weekly back-ups
Semi-annual security audits
Archiving and file retention
Quarterly website/ application version updates
3 hours per quarter of website
maintenance support
How Essential Is "Trust" to Your Success?
Depending on the business sector in which you operate, the role of "trust" in the consumer purchase decision making process will vary. However, in the context of ...
Compliant Social Media Networking – 5 Step Program
The social media marketing adoption rate among financial advisors has grown tremendously over the course of the last few years. In fact, according to the recently releas...
Branding in the Inbound Age
The following article, written by Craig Kaminer, Partner at Evolutionize, LLC was featured by FA Magazine in their "Expert Views" section in May, 2013. When you mention the name of...
Leverage LinkedIn to Boost Client Acquisition
Most financial advisors have become comfortable enough with social networking to at least have a LinkedIn profile. That is a great start. However, most have not yet tap...
Boost eMail Open Rates
If you're like most FA firms, email marketing is an integral part of your firm's practice development effort. It remains one of the most cost effective means of c...


text:
Amazing staff and many treats during our stay: USD 10 every evening to spend in one of the hotels bars, great and delicious options of hot dishes for breakfast to be ordered invidually, espresso and capuccino, all included. The rooms though are kind of old fashioned: shabby almost-stinky carpet on the floor and central air-conditioning with mold smell. Would also... More
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- The Radisson Decapolis Miraflores Lima Hotel is located in the city's premier corporate and nightlife district, Miraflores. Hotel amenities include a Fitness Center, Business Center, wireless Internet access in all the hotel. Accommodations at the Radisson Hotel Lima Miraflores combine chic, modern design with Peruvian-inspired art, a lively atmosphere and superior amenities. Most guests will also receive the following upon check-in:$10 per day, per room credit to be used at any of the bars of the hotel. Full breakfast at Miso Restaurant Wireless Internet access Choose the Radisson and stay at one of the best hotels in Lima, Peru. ... more less
- Reservation Options:
- TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Hotels.com, Booking.com, Orbitz, Travelocity, Expedia, Venere and Priceline so you can book your Radisson Hotel Decapolis Miraflores reservations with confidence. We help millions of travellers each month to find the perfect hotel for both holiday and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.
- Also Known As:
- Radisson Decapolis Miraflores
- Radisson Hotel Lima
- Lima Radisson
- Radisson Lima


text:
Information on "Conscription"
December 2012
Dec 2012
Military Power Revue Nr. 2 / 2012
Author: André Blattmann, Jürg Stüssi-Lauterburg, Daniel Lätsch, Jean-Philippe Gaudin, Hans-Ulrich Bigler, Henrique Schneider, Hans Rudolf Fuhrer
Publisher: Swiss Armed Forces
Diese Ausgabe befasst sich mit der Wehrpflicht aus historisch-philosophischer Perspektive, mit der Rolle der Armee in der inneren Sicherheit der Schweiz und mit dem militärischen Geheimdienst in einem sich wandelnden strategischen Umfeld. More on «Military Power Revue Nr. 2 / 2012»
October 2012
Oct 2012
National Service as Civic Education?
Author: Ryan JB Garcia
Publisher: Leitner Program in International & Comparative Political Economy
This paper analyzes and discusses the effects of military service on the individual. More on «National Service as Civic Education?»
July 2012
9 Jul 2012
Russian Analytical Digest No. 116: Military Reform
Author: Bettina Renz, Rod Thornton
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE) / German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
The first article in this issue reminds that despite efforts to reform the Russian military after the Russian-Georgian War of 2008, the impediments to its modernization remain formidable. More on «Russian Analytical Digest No. 116: Military Reform»
June 2012
Jun 2012
Drafting the Ultra-Orthodox into the IDF
Author: Meir Elran,Yahuda Ben Meir
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This monograph compiles the presentations from a conference at INSS on the Tal Law. More on «Drafting the Ultra-Orthodox into the IDF»
March 2012
28 Mar 2012
Towards a Professional Army
Author: Andrzej Wilk
Publisher: Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW)
The structure of the Russian army's personnel has undergone a major transformation in recent years. More on «Towards a Professional Army»
February 2012
Feb 2012
Afghanistan: Improvements Needed to Strengthen Management of US Civilian Presence
Author: Brenda S Farrell, Charles Michael Johnson Jr
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This paper discusses efforts, instigated by the President in March 2009, to increase the US civilian presence in Afghanistan. More on «Afghanistan: Improvements Needed to Strengthen Management of US Civilian Presence»
January 2012
Jan 2012
America's Civilian Operations Abroad
Author: Nora Bensahel, Patrick M Cronin
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
This report examines the history of US civilian operations abroad during the past 20 years and identifies several trends that are likely to affect future requirements. More on «America's Civilian Operations Abroad»
June 2011
Jun 2011
Military Modernization and the Russian Ground Forces
Author: Rod Thornton
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College (SSI)
This monograph examines the recent process of organizational change in the Russian ground forces. More on «Military Modernization and the Russian Ground Forces»
March 2011
3 Mar 2011
Building African Capacities for Peacekeeping
Author: Timothy Walker, Phakamani Lisa
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
The report summarizes the findings of the seminar on the Training for Peace in Africa Programme (TfP) of the Institute of Security Studies. More on «Building African Capacities for Peacekeeping»
February 2011
2 Feb 2011
Peacekeeping/Stabilization and Conflict Transitions
Author: Nina M Serafino
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The 112th Congress faces several issues regarding the continuing development of the Civilian Stabilization Initiative (CSI), the effort begun by the George W Bush Administration to develop a three-component "ready response" civilian force. More on «Peacekeeping/Stabilization and Conflict Transitions»


text:
It's pretty safe to say that the people portrayed in the true-life drama, "The Bling Ring," don't exactly have their priorities in line. The movie, which is tearing it up in Cannes right now, tells the story of a group of L.A.-based teens who want to live the life of a celebrity, so they do the next best thing by breaking into their homes.
A new clip from "The Bling Ring" gives us a unique look inside the psyches of these criminally dubious teens via their dream board.
Check out the clip and find out what the girls like about Angelina Jolie after the jump!
"The Bling Ring" opens in theaters on June 14.
What did you think of the new clip from "The Bling Ring"? Are you excited to see Emma Watson go bad? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!
In the seven years that "Arrested Development" has been off the air, a lot must have happened to the hilarious and perpetually destructive Bluth family. Or not. The show is called "Arrested Development" after all.
But since seven years is a long time regardless of how arrested the development of the Bluth is, MTV News sat down with the cast of the cult TV show to see what everyone has been up to since the last time that we visited with the family.
"Arrested Development" returns on Netflix this coming Sunday, May 26.
You no doubt remember Patton Oswalt's moment of internet glory when he pitched his take on "Episode VII" for a recent episode of "Parks and Recreation." It has now been animated, so you can watch your dreams on a computer screen.
Also, donate to a documentary from the producer of "King of Kong" in today's Dailies!
» Help fund "Finders Keepers," a stranger-than-fiction documentary of a man who lost his foot, the man who found it, and the fight for its ownership. (You read that correctly.) [Kickstarter]
» This interactive "Arrested Development" joke map charts the insanely complex system of inside gags throughout the series. [NPR]
» Cartoon character reimagined as horrific creatures [io9]
» Damon Lindelof spills on making "Star Trek Into Darkness" in long interview. [Grantland]
» Patton Oswalt stars in "They Surf" [Funny or Die]
» Speaking of Patton Oswalt, here's his "Parks & Rec" filibuster animated. [/Film]
Welcome to the Dailies, where the MTV Movies team runs down all the film and television news, odds and ends that are fit to print! From awesome fan art to obscure casting news, this is your place to feast on all the movie leftovers you didn't know you were hungry for.
There had to come a day when "Star Wars" casting rumors would concern someone besides Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher eventually, and it looks like today is that day.
The usually trustworthy folks over at Latino Review have taken the first crack at reporting which actor will be some of the new blood on J.J. Abrams' "Star Wars: Episode VII," and it's somebody that the director has previously worked with.
Jonathan Rhys Meyer had a memorable role in Abrams' "Mission: Impossible 3," but didn't make the jump to "Ghost Protocol" with director Brad Bird, and he, according to Latino Review, is the first actor in talks for the new "Star Wars."
So what does this mean for "Star Wars"? There's no information in the Latino Review story other than Meyers' name, so take it with a grain of salt for now. The reliability of Latino Review has never been tested on "Star Wars," other than when they "confirmed" a Harrison Ford deal, despite his interest in returning being on the books since right after deal with Disney was made public.
All that we know so far about the movie is Abrams involved, Michael Arndt as screenwriter, and the likely reprisals from Hamill, Ford, and Fisher. There have been some whispers over Twitter and buried in other news stories about a young female lead for the film, but there has been no official word on that front.
Expect to hear more casting news about "Star Wars: Episode VII" in the coming months.
Picking a project for Holllywood actors can come down to a single aspect, whether it's an acclaimed director or the location of the shoot. For Jeremy Renner and "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters," all he needed was simple piece of concept art.
As Renner explains in this exclusive from the Blu-ray and DVD release of "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters," the one-sheet image of his character and his on-screen sister convinced him that the movie was worth doing before he even saw a script.
"The initial attraction to do the movie came from a little one sheet that I got before I even got the script, and it was something that they ended up shooting in the movie. It was Hansel and Gretel walking away," Renner says. "There's a fire going and a witch burning in the background. He has a shotgun, and she has this crossbow. That's interesting to me. I don't know why, but it was."
"Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters" hits Blu-ray and DVD on June 11.
The Michael Bay-produced reboot of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" franchise has been filming in New York City for a few weeks now, and turtles sightings—or sighting of actors in awkward motion capture suits—have become more and more frequent.
MTV News got word that Megan Fox, this version's April O'Neil, was filming a scene just down the street from our Times Square offices, so I headed down to 47th and Broadway to see what I could see.
Fox was on hand, along with one of her amphibian costars, Alan Ritchson who plays Raphael, plus three other well-known characters that you might not expect.
Read more and see more set photos after the jump!
As soon as I arrived on set, I was swept into a crowd of pedestrians who were walking across the street and into the background of the shot. Fox and Ritchson stood outside a Starbucks there. As I walked past, a Steadicam rig circled the two actors. Ritchson was handing Fox his character's signature weapon, two sai.
The background extras reset—meaning we turned around and walked back where we came from—and that's when I noticed a few characters that seemed out of place. Anyone familiar with the mob scene that is Times Square should be familiar with the people that wander the sidewalks dressed as unlicensed versions of Elmo, Mickey Mouse, and the like. There are so many deformed versions of these characters that anything legitimate sticks out.
Officially licensed versions of Spongebob, Patrick, and Dora the Explorer were hanging around set, and the storyline of the scene started to click. How could a teenage mutant ninja turtle walk around crowded Times Square? If people mistake him for a mascot character like the others.
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" hits theaters on June 6, 2014.
"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" might be over, but a new "Star Wars" animated series is coming to fill its place.
The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Disney is developing a new TV series called "Star Wars Rebels" that will premiere on television in 2014. It will first launch as a one-hour special on the Disney Channel, before turning into a TV series on Disney XD.
"Star Wars Rebels" is set to take place in the 20 years between the events of "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith" and "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope." According to THR, the animated series is set "in a time where the Empire is securing its grip on the galaxy and hunting down the last of the Jedi Knights as a fledgling rebellion against the Empire is taking shape."
Production on the series has reportedly already begun, with Simon Kinberg executive producing "Star Wars Rebels" and writing its first episode. "Star Wars: The Clone Wars'" supervising director Dave Filoni and "Young Justice's" Greg Weisman are also executive producing. No voice actors have been announced as of yet.
"I couldn't be more excited to explore new corners of the 'Star Wars' universe," Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy said in a statement. "I think 'Star Wars Rebels' will capture the look, feel and fun that both kids and their parents love about 'Star Wars.'"
The first footage from "Star Wars Rebels" will be shown at the "Star Wars" Celebration Europe event. Meanwhile, "Star Wars: Episode VII" is expected to hit theaters in summer 2015 with a new "Star Wars" feature film coming out every summer after that.
Do you think "Star Wars Rebels" has an interesting premise? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!
By Ryan Rigley
Seems like we here at MTV News aren't the only ones speculating about what to expect from the upcoming "Star Wars" trilogy. Last Wednesday, on Jimmy Kimmel Live, "Star Wars" fans were given the opportunity to give the "Star Trek Into Darkness" director (J. J. Abrams) a few suggestions of their own. Amongst these fans were Lando Calrissian himself (Billy Dee Williams) and the slightly misplaced, but ever-lovable Captain Kirk (William Shatner).
Sadly, most of the "Star Wars" suggestions given to Mr. Abrams were to make Princess Leia hook up with Chewbacca. While this might be...interesting... to see play out on the silver screen, we can't help but think that revisiting some of those memorable minor characters from the original trilogy would make "Star Wars VII" a masterpiece. Take Malakili for example, the heavy-set rancor keeper in the first act of "Return of the Jedi."
A human born on the planet Corellia, Malakili grew up with an expansive interest in wild animals and alien creatures of all shapes and sizes. In fact, he's so enthralled with them that in the year 32 BBY he decides to join the Circus Horrificus as a beast handler. Owned by Gargonn the Hutt, the Circus Horrificus travels from planet to planet showcasing its wide array of monstrous creatures; with Malakili eventually becoming the main attraction.
However, after a tragic incident on Nar Shadaa (in which a carnivorous Arqet breaks free of its restraints and slaughters a dozen innocent people), Malakili is sold into slavery working for the notorious crime lord Jabba the Hutt.
Malakili's knack for beast handling is inimitable. Not only does he successfully train Jabba the Hutt's rancor for battle, but he also develops a unique bond with the deadly creature; which eventually enables Malakili to ride the rancor. I mean, talk about trust. They even share meals together! If Malakili were to be included in "Star Wars VII," it would give us further insight into the vast world of dangerous alien creatures that the original trilogy was so sorely lacking.
Given Malakili's long history with Jabba the Hutt, it would make complete sense if he were to pop up in either the "Boba Fett" or "Young Han Solo" spin-off films; considering the fact that both of those characters deal heavily with the gross, overweight gangster. Alternatively, Malakili could turn up in a cameo role in "Star Wars VII."
According to the Star Wars Expanded Universe, Malakili escapes with Jabba's head cook after the sail barge explosion at the Sarlacc Pit. Together, the two of them found an eatery in Mos Eisley called the Crystal Moon Restaurant. Perhaps, the elderly Luke and Leia could stop by Crystal Moon for a quick bite to eat sometime during the next three "Star Wars" films.
In the morning after the weekend box office totals have been tallied, the word on "Star Trek Into Darkness" is that of slight disappointment, as least in regards to the domestic take. J.J. Abrams' sequel to the 2009 reboot managed to do almost as well as its predecessor, taking in an estimated $70.6 million, according to Box Office Mojo. That's below the last "Star Trek's" 3-day weekend total, $75.2 million, which did not have the benefit of higher ticket prices and surcharges from 3-D and IMAX.
But the lower numbers in the U.S. did not spell disaster for the crew of the Enterprise. "Star Trek Into Darkness" still performed strongly overseas and has already totaled $164 million in ticket sales. Its domestic opening weekend alone puts it into the top ten releases so far this year.
Elsewhere, the big May releases continued to perform well. Disney's "Iron Man 3" grossed the $1 billion mark, and "The Great Gatsby" added $23 million to its domestic total, which sits at $90 million.
Head over to MTV News for your full box office report.
In this clip from "This Is the End," Emma Watson drops by James Franco's house to suggest what might be causing all of the apocalypse-ing.
Also, check out another video from the set of "Godzilla" in today's Dailies!
» First clip from "Ain't Them Bodies Saints" [The Playlist]
» Emma Watson suggests a zombie invasion in "This Is the End" clip. [ComingSoon]
» Clip from "Despicable Me 2" [ComingSoon]
» Gareth Edwards from the set of "Godzilla" [Legendary]
» Trailer for "Europa Report" [Collider]
For the spoiler hyper-phobic, you need not worry. As this column is called "Five Reasons to See," it was written with the assumption that anyone reading has not seen it and therefore needs some kind of convincing. If you'd like to learn more about the twists in "Star Trek Into Darkness," we'd recommend checking out this story.
The critical reception for "Star Trek Into Darkness" has been a complex one to say the least. There are the Trekkies, who have largely dismissed it because this isn't the "Star Trek" that they know. Then there's those who say it's mindless fun. That subgroup is then split between those who think that's a compliment and those who don't.
Regardless of which category you think you might fall into, there are good reasons to see "Star Trek Into Darkness," five to be exact.
Big Scale Sci-fi
See "Star Trek Into Darkness" on the biggest screen you can managed. (IMAX would be ideal, but make sure to sit in the back.) The movie is a spectacle in every sense of the word when it's applied to movies. The proof is right there as you watch the film, which was clearly designed to be viewed in a theater. The scale of "Star Trek Into Darkness" becomes part of the theater-going experience because of how it used the screen.
J.J. Abrams can direct an action sequence. There are few people who will contest you on that point. The opening sequence of the film and a short jaunt throw open space rank among the best stuff Abrams has ever shot. He understands the architecture of action and can mount a thrilling set piece pretty much out of thin air.
The Enterprise Crew
If there's one thing that Abrams definitely got right with his "Star Trek," it's the new crew of the Enterprise. Each actor has to step into a role that not only has been performed before, but has reached a level of pop culture significance. And yet each member of the crew inhabits the role like it was always his or hers.
Benedict Cumberbatch
When it comes to John Harrison, it isn't the twist that people will be talking about. (The real identity is surprisingly insignificant in the grand scheme of things.) What people should pay closer attention to is the man behind the twist. Cumberbatch turns in one hell of a performance, doing a ton without a lot of time to do it in. He's by far the most compelling character in the movie, and it should hopefully prove to others that we need much more Cumberbatch.
For Fun
At some point in the recent past, "fun" became the word used to damn something with faint praise. Plot holes are another issue and shouldn't be overlooked in the name of enjoyment, but part of the reason that "Into Darkness" is able to move at such a quick pace is that it gets sloppy with the plot and motivation. To slow down to explain the story, as is, would mean sacrificing the pace. It's not a perfect situation, but it's worth noting.
By Amelia Mularz
Disney character Merida from the movie "Brave" got a makeover this week, and loads of parents weren't having it. The animated heroine got all gussied up in preparation for her induction into the Disney Princess Collection (who knew such pomp and circumstance existed?). Disney released a rendering and it became evident that little Merida had received a sassy new look.
Parents complained that she had a deeper neckline, fuller hips, lipstick and voluptuously teased hair. There was even talk of a 'come hither' look. As word spread more and more parents weighed in and agreed that yes, Merida was looking damn fine. Before we could even wipe the drool from our chins, our nation had plummeted into some serious sexy cartoon character terrain.
Of course, this comes right on the heels of the recent Candy Land board rejiggering. Queen Frostine got fishnets and frumpy ol' Gramma Nut allegedly got a boob job (emphasis on allegedly).
Back in the day, board games featured hungry hippos and an animated movie meant watching Winnie the Pooh futz around with his honey pot. Yes, Pooh might've been borderline depressive with low self-esteem, but we could wrap our minds around his appearance (just not our arms around his waist).
Sure, Betty Boop used to wear a garter belt, and Thelma from "Scooby Doo" was all about her school girl skirt, but for every Betty there was a plump robotic maid named Rosey, and for every Thelma there was a gangly Olive Oyl.
Modern animation has gone off the rails with its sexy factor, especially when it comes to these Disney princesses. Ariel…seriously?! Smoking hot. Princess Jasmine in a tube top? Wowza. And what about the guys? What woman in her early 30s can honestly say she didn't learn to French kiss on a Prince Eric doll?
So what's the solution? Pockmarks and rosacea. If Merida is a teenager, give her some acne scars across her cheeks. Bestow Jasmine with the freshman 15, and Pocahontas with a bad case of pubescent menstrual cramps. Let Cinderella experiment with glitter makeup and lipstick that's three shades too dark, so that one day she'll look back at pictures from her youth and realize she was unknowingly made up like a chola for every single school dance.
Yes, lets create some cartoon characters that girls can truly relate to.
By Aaron Pruner
"Star Trek Into Darkness" hits theaters Friday, making it the 12th film in the "Star Trek" movie franchise. With Benedict Cumberbatch filling the "bad guy" shoes here, it seems only fair that we take a look back and rank all of the Star Trek movie villains that have graced the big screen over the past three decades. You're welcome.
11. The Whale Probe From Space - "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" (1986)
This is probably the weirdest villain on the list because, well, it's a whale-loving space monster looking to reunite with its Humpback brethren by emptying all of Earth's oceans.
10. Sybok - "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier" (1989)
The half-brother of Spock, Sybok (Laurence Luckinbill) is pretty much a backwards Vulcan. Emotions are more important than logic to him. Here, he brainwashes everyone so he can get to the middle of space to meet God...who turns out to be an alien that crushes him to death.
9. Nero - "Star Trek" (2009)
Nero (Eric Bana) is an evil Romulan who travels back from the future seeking revenge on Spock for his wife's death. He's got this stuff called "Red Matter" that he likes to inject into planets to create black holes.
8. Ru'afo - "Star Trek: Insurrection" (1998)
Ru'afo (F. Murray Abraham) is an alien obsessed with maintaining his youth. So much so, that all the surgeries he's had makes him into Stretch Face. Plus, he wants to harvest the radiation from his home planet's rings to keep him young.
7. Shinzon - "Star Trek: Nemesis" (2002)
Praetor Shinzon (Tom Hardy) is Captain Picard's evil clone. He suffers from a weird clone blood disease, so he hunts down Picard to steal his blood for a cure. He also wants to blow up Earth for some reason.
6. Dr. Soran - "Star Trek: Generations" (1994)
Dr. Soran (Malcolm McDowell) is obsessed the heavenly ribbon of space energy called The Nexus. He's so obsessed, in fact, that he destroys solar systems just to get back inside of it.
5. The Borg Queen - "Star Trek: First Contact" (1996)
The Borg Queen (Alice Krige) is the creepy mouthpiece of the cybernetic collective known as Borg. The Enterprise travels back in time to stop her as she attempts to assimilate all of planet Earth.
4. V'Ger - "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" (1979)
The V'Ger is a highly intelligent machine cloud that evolved from a century's old space probe. It's returning to Earth with the information it's collected, destroying ships and planets in the process.
3. Kruge - "Star Trek III: The Search For Spock" (1984)
Kruge (Christopher Lloyd) is a Klingon captain out to steal the Genesis, originally introduced in "Star Trek II." He's the Klingon that killed Kirk's son. They end up fighting on a volcanic planet, leaving Kruge hanging from a cliff. He refuses to be saved by Kirk. Klingons...
2. General Chang - "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" (1991)
General Chang (Christopher Plummer) is the Klingon commander who frames Kirk and McCoy in an attempt to start a war between the Klingons and Federation, leaving the two men to spend most of the movie in a Klingon prison. And just so there's no confusion, Plummer plays one badass Klingon.
1. Khan - "Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan" (1982)
Khan Noonian Singh, aka Khan (Ricardo Montalban) is one badass mofo and the all-time best "Star Trek" villain ever. He's out for revenge on Captain Kirk for exiling him to a desolate planet. He's the one who steals the Genesis Wave that Kruge was out for in "Part III."
Do you disagree with our ranking? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or on Twitter!
Please stop joy crying. There are some things to discuss first.
Yes, it's true. Some publication out there (specifically Daily Mail) has reported something to the tune of "Christopher Nolan has had informal talks with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson about directing 'Bond 24.' "
This isn't isn't coming out of left field. Nolan has filled his recent films, "Inception" and "The Dark Knight Rises" especially, with references to 007, and he has previously expressed interested in eventually directing a film. He told Empire, "It would have to be the right situation and the right time in their cycle of things."
But there are a few problems with this report.
The main problem right now is timing. Nolan is pretty much in full "Interstellar" mode. He has already cast his principles, Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, and he's got a late 2014 release date on the books. That's a quick turnaround for an epic sci-fi adventure that leaves little time for anything else.
The Bond producers have previously stated that they would like to follow-up "Skyfall" sooner rather than later. Since "Bond 23" did outrageously well at the box office, getting the 50-year-old series back to its film-every-two-years schedule appears to be a top priority. That would put "Bond 24" on the calendar for 2014, or 2015 if they needed extra time, and "Skyfall's" director Sam Mendes already passed on the job.
So how could this possibly happen, you ask. We're going to be perfectly honest. This seems highly unlikely. For Nolan to direct the next Bond movie, Sony and MGM would have to probably wait until 2016, a full four years after "Skyfall." Considering that a hiatus that long would cool the buzz around the series and that Daniel Craig is getting older every day, it's unlikely Broccoli and Wilson would hold off on "Bond 24" just to wait for Nolan. But keep an eye on "Bond 25."
What do you think of this rumor? Share your thoughts in the comments below and on Twitter!
The teaser trailer for "Last Vegas" has it right when it touts that the movie is "going to be legendary." The film brings together esteemed actors Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas and Kevin Kline in a "The Hangover"-style romp set in Las Vegas.
Except, with a cast like this, "Last Vegas" could end up being significantly better than "The Hangover," despite all that movie's wonderful absurdities like hanging out with Mike Tyson's tiger or finding the wrong Doug. There's a scene in the "Last Vegas" trailer where Freeman is drunk on Vodka Red Bulls, and the result is kind of hilarious.
Directed by Jon Turteltaub, "Last Vegas" also feels a lot like "Grown Ups" on crack. In that film, Adam Sandler brought together some of his closest comedian friends to star in an ensemble comedy where the biggest draw is just seeing them riff off of one another. The same can be said here, except this time is Douglas joking around with De Niro instead of Rob Schneider playing off David Spade.
"Last Vegas" is due out on November 1.
What did you think of the "Last Vegas" trailer? Are you as on board with it as we are? Tell us in the comments section below or on Twitter!
"Star Trek Into Darkness" is out in theaters, and if you haven't seen it already, go do so. (It's a ton of fun and should be seen on as big a screen as possible.)
But before you do that, if you need a little more convincing, the folks over at Next Movie got Homeboy Sandman, a New York City-based rapper, to review "Star Trek Into Darkness" for them.
Check out the video above and enjoy some "Star Trek."
Last week, we traveled to Las Vegas to sit down with the Wolfpack to talk "The Hangover" for one last time before the trilogy ends next week. We'll have more about that movie closer to the release date, but we took some time out of our interview to ask a few questions about Bradley Cooper's and Ed Helms' upcoming projects.
A few weeks ago, Steven Spielberg signed on to direct Cooper in an adaptation of "American Sniper," the tragic true story of Chris Kyle, whose memoir the actor's production company optioned. Cooper shared his reaction to attracting such a legendary director.
"I mean, it's insane. It's a book I read and one my production company optioned," Cooper said. "This guy, Jason Dean Hall, wrote a version of the script. [Spielberg] read it last week or two weeks ago."
The news unfortunately caught Zach Galifianakis by surprise. "Wait, wait, wait. You're doing a Steven Spielberg movie?" he asked before storming off.
Once the room had cooled down, Helms offered a quick update on his delayed "Vacation" reboot. "Yeah, we're waiting. Spielberg's going to direct that too," he said, and Galifianakis left again.
Getting back to the truth, Helms confirmed that the delay had to do with a disagreement about the appropriate rating for the movie, PG-13 versus R. "There was some dispute on what tone the movie should take, and I'm always on the side of whatever's funniest," he said. "Really, it came down to a question of, does America want to see Ed Helms naked?"
"And that answers is unequivocally, 'Oh, yeah,' " Cooper added.
Helms remains hopeful that what he calls "business considerations" will get sorted out. "There's a business behind this business. Sometimes it gets in the way of the creative process or delays the creative process. That's kind of where we're at," he said. "I hope, I really hope that it gets worked out because I love, love this 'Vacation' movie, and I can't wait to do it."
"The Hangover Part III" opens on May 23.
By Tara Fowler
After years of waiting, "Star Trek Into Darkness" has finally hit theaters. The original gang's all there, along with a shady new villain played by Benedict Cumberbatch. Is this baddie, as is claimed, a generic nobody named John Harrison? Or is he really a certain somebody whose name rhymes with swan? Who can say? But since Cumberbatch the actor will be literally everywhere this year ("August: Osage County," "The Fifth Estate," "The Hobbit - The Desolation of Smaug" (and look! There he is outside my window), we've put together six fun facts you may not have known about the "Sherlock" star. Go boldly where no man has gone before and read on!
1) He was kidnapped and held at gunpoint in South Africa: And he actually talked his way out of it, much like his television counterpart Sherlock Holmes would have. "I argued my way out," he told the Daily Mail. "I said, 'If you leave me in here, it's not the lack of air, it's the small space. There's a problem with my heart and my brain.' I just tried to explain to them: 'I will die, possibly have a fit, and it will be a problem for you. I will be a dead Englishman in your car. Not good.'"
2) He can do a mean Alan Rickman impersonation: By which, we obviously mean excellent. His David Tennant is not bad either. Check out the video below:
3) He's quite the smarty pants, but like all intelligent men, he has his vices: "I did sort of blow my GCSEs out of the water," he told Metro recently. "I couldn't believe it and neither could my teachers. And then there was a lot of pressure on me to achieve an Oxbridge level of brilliance at A-levels. But then adolescence came late and I discovered girls, pot and all sorts of other things, so I got a bit lazy."
4) If he hadn't become an actor, he would have been a neurosurgeon: "I'd have liked to have been a neurosurgeon—I'm thinking that because of the character in "Saturday" [by Ian McEwan, one of Cumberbatch's favorite authors]," he told What's On Stage in 2005. "It would have been nice to have done something useful, responsible, that required a mind-blowing skill, where something really important hangs in the balance."
5) His mother wanted him to change his name when he became an actor: "It sounds like a fart in a bath, doesn't it?" he's said of his strange moniker. "What a fluffy old name. I can never say it on a Monday morning. When I became an actor, mom wasn't keen on me keeping it."
6) He finds the fact that he's a sex symbol "hysterically funny": "I hate the fact that I'm a sex symbol," he joked to the Radio Times. "God damn my beauty and success. No, I find it hysterically funny, I really do. It's a giggle. I wield it with a massive smile." Wield it however you like, Cumberbatch, so long as you keep wielding it.
Will you check out Star Trek Into Darkness this weekend?
There are 26 letters in the English alphabet, but there are going to be two movies about "The ABCs of Death." A sequel to the creepy anthology is on the way, and filmmakers are promising a leaner and meaner set of horrors. You remember how this works: each director creates a short based on a theme related to a letter of the alphabet, and of course, death. Alex de la Iglesia ("The Last Circus"), Rodney Ascher ("Room 237"), and Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton have already signed on to direct, plus there will be another competition to find the 26th filmmaker. The sequel is planned for a 2014 release, so you have plenty of time to break out your camera and get to work.
We're Officially Getting a 'Gremlins' Reboot
We brought you news earlier in the year about a potential reboot of Joe Dante's horror classic "Gremlins," and it looks like midnight is approaching faster than we thought. Warner Bros. is moving ahead with their remake of the 1984 film about a boy who receives an adorable, exotic pet for Christmas, but quickly finds out that the breed transforms into a destructive creature if not fed and cared for strictly by the rules. "Dark Shadows" and "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" writer Seth Grahame-Smith will be co-producing the project, and the studio is currently searching for a director. Does this remake stand a chance for success, or will it become a total CG monstrosity?
'From Dusk Till Dawn' Will Become a Robert Rodriguez TV Series
The vampires of Robert Rodriguez's From "Dusk till Dawn" will live on in a television adaptation. The director is getting his own TV network, El Ray, and his 1996 cult flick—starring and written by Quentin Tarantino— is one of two shows ready for the small-screen treatment. We'd love to see Salma Hayek perform her sexy snake dance again or George Clooney, Tarantino, and Juliette Lewis destroying vamps once more, but the chances of that happening are less than zero. The good news is that Rodriguez is still involved and will surely give the fans what they want: sex, gore, and action. Are you excited to see what the filmmaker can get away with on network TV?
"Saw II" Director to Enter the World of Devil-Worshiping Cult
"Saw II," "Repo! the Genetic Opera," and "The Devil's Carnival" filmmaker Darren Lynn Bousman will be directing the horror-thriller "Sacrilege." When a family reunites with their kidnapped and brainwashed son after three years apart, their lives are turned upside down when they realize the boy's time with a devil-worshiping cult has created a monster. No cast has been announced yet. Bousman called the script one of the most "intense and macabre" he's ever read, which is a big deal considering this is the same guy who directed three "Saw" movies.
By Joel Hanek
If you still need more proof that Benedict Cumberbatch is one of the most charming men on the planet, look no further than the latest edition of MTV After Hours.
Catching up with the "Star Trek Into Darkness" baddie on the red carpet, MTV News correspondent Josh Horowitz put Benedict to the task by administering the unofficial citizenship test for celebrities traversing the Atlantic: AMERICAN TALK. (For the uninitiated, you can check out previous installments with Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe here and here.
To find out what Benedict Cumberbatch's would-be porn name, his favorite fast-food items, and whether or not he ditches the Union Jack for the Stars & Stripes, check out the video above!
"Star Trek Into Darkness" opens in US theaters today.


text:
The Lady Wildcats have built an impressive 19-9 record and are ranked eighth in the state in the most recent Alabama Sports Writers Association poll, released today.
When they take the field against the winner of the matchup between tenth-seeded Jacksonville Christian and seventh-seeded Jacksonville tonight at 7:30 p.m., they'll have their full complement of players at their disposal.
It's something they haven't had all year. They've endured injuries from both starters and part-time starters alike but have healed up at just the right time.
"Each day, they're getting a little better and a little bit closer to being back in playing shape," Saks coach Mike Tucker said.
Rebecca Bowen, the Lady Wildcats starter at catcher the past three seasons, went down with a strained ligament under her big toe after one game. It's an injury more commonly found among football players referred to "turf toe".
The senior all-county selection missed more than 20 games. She returned to the lineup when the Lady Wildcats played in a tournament in Gulf Shores over spring break. And while she's not quite 100 percent, according to Tucker, she's more than holding her own with a .375 batting average.
Bowen said it was initially pretty rough, not only the physical pain of her injury but the emotional anguish of not being out on the field with her team. She was told there were no quick fixes. It simply had to heal over time. Playing pain-free simply wasn't an option.
"I'm feeling much better," she said. "The more I play the better it gets."
Brooke Gruber suffered a broken ankle in a tournament at Cleburne County on February 25th. Tucker said, initially, it was thought to be no worse than a sprain. However, a second set of X-rays revealed otherwise after no significant healing occurred during a week in a boot cast. Kendra Prater missed about 10 days with a sprained ankle.
Kabrina Snell, one of the team's co-captains along with Bowen, suffered a deep bruise at the Gulf Shores while sliding into a base. It wasn't serious but it did cause the outfielder and leadoff hitter to miss six or seven games, Tucker said.
"It's always tough on seniors," Tucker said. "But we kept telling them that we've got to make sure they get well so they can be ready to play in the area tournament."
The Wildcats biggest immediate competition both at the county tournament and later in the area tournament will come from White Plains. White Plains is ranked No. 1 in the state and will host the area tournament. White Plains has defeated Saks twice this season. White Plains downed Saks 5-4 at home on March 15th and defeated Saks again 1-0 last night.
Nonetheless, Saks likes its chances for the rest of the season.
"I think we can do it this year," Bowen said. "With us playing injury-free, we've got a pretty good chance."
Nick Birdsong covers prep sports for The Star. He can be reached at 256-235-3575. Follow him on Twitter @birds_word.


text: MOUNT AIRY — Mrs. Almeda Mitchell Park, 93, of Mount Airy, passed away on Monday afternoon, Oct. 22, 2012, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born in Surry County on Dec. 30, 1918, to the late John Sherman Mitchell and the late Lucy Ellen Hodges Mitchell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Homer Park; two sisters, an infant twin sister and Callie Mitchell; two brothers, Jacob Mitchell and Warren Mitchell; and two nephews, Johnny Mitchell and Tony Mitchell. She was retired from Valencia Community College in Orlando, Fla., and was a member of Haymore Memorial Baptist Church. Surviving are one sister-in-law, Dorothy Mitchell of Dobson; several nieces and nephews, her guardian niece, Sandra and David Martin, in addition Dink and Karen Mitchell, Sharon and Ricky Adkins, Wanda Dobbins, Grady Mitchell, Roy Mitchell, Randy and Angel Mitchell; several great-nieces and nephews; and several great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Haymore Memorial Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. The Rev. Robert McCreary will conduct the services. The family will receive friends on Thursday from noon until the time of the service at the church, and at other times the home of her sister-in-law, Dorothy Mitchell, 2155 Prison Camp Road, Dobson, NC 27017. The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Haymore Memorial Baptist Church or the Mountain Valley Hospice Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030.


text:
Browse Manga
Gokuaku no Hana ... no Ken - Jagi Action, Fantasy ... Arts, Shounen 61k Views Last ch. 15 2 years ago
Gokujou Danshi to Kurashi Temasu. Comedy, Harem ... Shoujo, Smut 428k Views Last ch. 7 13 months ago
Filter Manga
Can't find what you're looking for? Try the Search to filter with a lot more options! FILTER BY MULTIPLE GENRES ON THE SEARCH PAGE
Want to view the mangs list as plain list instead of with images? Click here to change to a plain text list.


text:
6. | Creepin' | ||
When taking a picture, sometimes there will be a random person / people in the background or sides of the picture that look extremely weird or scary at sometimes. Jim: Hey Sally, look at Mark in the picture, he's totally creepin.
Sally: Oh wow, he looks scary as hell in that picture. He's definitely creepin'. |
1. | Creepin' | ||
The act of scrolling through pictures, wall-to-walls, videos, and general information on facebook profiles of people whom one would not normally talk to in person. While creepin' last night I discovered he likes to wear makeup... weird.
2. | creepin' | ||
the act of being a creeper, characterized by intense observation (eg. stare downs, unsuspected touching, etc.), stalking, and seduction. Conversing with someone who is creepin' will result in almost pure sexual innuendo. "They've been creepin' on Lil' Jimmi for days! I think he's starting to get turned on..."
3. | creepin' | ||
The act of using facebook to spy on everyone and everything. all the time. rain or shine. "did you know that robby is in a relationship with sara?"
"yeah, i was totally just creepin' on that" |
4. | Creepin' | ||
If you are a suspicicous character then you would be considered 'creepin'...plus, if you look quite shady and up to something then the word also applies to yourself. BEWARE!! TH WORLD WILL BE TAKED OVER BE CREEPERS!! ''Yii, he's propa creepin'!!''
5. | Creepin' | ||
To look at complete strangers' Facebook and/or MySpace profile and read all of their information and look through every single picture. Yeah, you know that hot guy we were creepin' on the other day? Turns out he works at Wendy's.
7. | Creepin' | ||
A term used to describe one person viewing another person's profile on facebook, or various other social networking sites, usually in excessive amounts. This term seems to be derived from "Facebook Stalking". It can also be used to describe someone watching or stalking someone else in real life. In this situation, one may be deemed a "creeper". 1:
girl 1- Mike was totally creepin' your profile last night... He was looking through all your photos and everything.. girl 2- Ew! Mike? I don't even know him... 2: girl 1- Do you know that guy across the street? He keeps staring at us... girl 2- No I don't know him at all... He's just creepin' on us. |


text:
- FREE Shipping (more info)
- Log On/Register
- Find a Store
- Shopping Bag (0)
Sleek clean lines with today's hidden inside platform make the Opal pump feel and look like a million dollars. Dress up or with jeans nothing beats the bump toe look of today. Trotters' Comfort Cup cradles your heel, reduces stress at impact and improves posture. The 3" heel with a 1" platform combines to provides the comfort.
- Available in 3 widths (Narrow, Medium and Wide) - stock dependent
- Leather upper
- Cushioned polyurethane footbed with stitchless embossed design
- Anti-impact EVA layer in footbed
- Soft metallic man-made upper lining
- Color coordinated wrapped heel
- Up to size 12 (stock dependent)
- 3" Heel height
- Synthetic rubber sole
- Comfort cup in heel of footbed


text:
We've selected the best candid trip photos submitted by our users to help you decide if the Barcelona in One Day Sightseeing Tour is right for you. Make the most of your next trip to Barcelona with Viator's exclusive Photo Galleries.
Barcelona In one day Tour
Photo by Anonymous, 2012
So many great things to see in Barcelona!


text:
Photo Gallery | Happy Mother's Day 2012
Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 9:52am
Sunday is Mother's Day.
Show your mom how much she means to you in our Showcase of Moms.
Just send a photo and the following information to email@example.com and we'll add her to our gallery of moms:
- Name:
- Hometown:
- Your name:
- What makes her so special (optional):
- Special message (optional):


text:
10 Hot iPad Apps For Summer
Summertime--and the tablet apps are everywhere. With the recent launch of the Apple iPad 2, application developers just keep on finding new ways to exploit the tablet's portability and beautiful display. Check out these free and low-cost tools for planning summer fun, or just kicking back during your vacation time.
Start The Discussion | Brian Burgess | July 08, 2011 16:35 PM


text:
OAKLAND -- Ferns reach leafy fingers out and passers-by stop to take photos of a new "living wall" garden where an ATM once was at the edge of Montclair Village.
Now it's part of Red Oak Realty's new headquarters -- unveiled Sept. 20 at a grand opening -- a green rebuild that serves not only as an attractive place to work but as an inspiration to the community and the company's own agents.
"I think the management, from the top down, really tries to be different," said real estate agent Jennifer Ames, a Montclair resident.
The spark of the idea to do real estate a new way came with a new generation. Vanessa Bergmark and Kevin Hamilton, partners at Red Oak, both have young children. For Bergmark, that meant environmental concerns suddenly came into the forefront.
"It became more important overnight," she said.
Bergmark said the real estate industry, with its reams of printed paper, is famous for waste. Not only that, she realized that the vast space of the old office, which housed about half of Red Oak's 70 agents, was inefficient.
"Our PG&E bills were off the charts," she said.
More than a year later, Red Oak has turned a nondescript bank building on Moraga Avenue into a spacious, light-filled new headquarters. An exterior of native plants has replaced dark bushes, the space is lit with old chemistry lab lights turned into new fixtures, and local artisans used reclaimed wood to make new furniture and signs.
For Ames, electronic signatures and downloadable documents aren't just environmentally friendly, they help connect with mobile and tech-savvy clients that might not have time to stop by.
"Most of my clients lead very busy lives," she said.
But the design of the new office, which houses about half the agents that work for Red Oak, isn't only about green. Bergmark also hopes the open office plan, the dry erase walls and conference room will help her agents collaborate to share knowledge about what's going on in the local market. Ames said the plan is working.
Red Oak Realty was founded in 1976 and specializes in East Bay properties. Bergmark became a partner three years ago, and acts as the general manager. Ames said it's the forward-thinking management, which planned the new headquarters, that makes it special.
"I really have to say I would not want to work anywhere else," Ames said.


text:
Thursday, March 28, 2013
At a king-size spectacle at the Prudential Center in Newark, Taylor Swift was unflappable, even in the midst of a mishap, with a voice stronger and sturdier than it's ever been.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
At the age of 23, the singer is experiencing a tumble in popularity that is also affecting her marketability.
Saturday, March 09, 2013
There was once a long arc from newfound fame to scandal and disgrace, but now the fallen teen idol embodies potential and letdown all at once.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Quirky fixtures of the Web sites from the early Internet, GIF files are enjoying a renaissance.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The Lumineers are also added to the show on Feb. 10 in Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift, the 23-year-old country star, will become the new face of Keds shoes in a social campaign aimed at "brave girls" age 13 to 24.
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
A plunging neckline turns a borderline bridal look into a ravishing red carpet statement.
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
In a slow sales week it edges out "Babel" by Mumford & Sons.
The awards show usually includes appearances by the acts who have raked in the most nominations, so the line-up for the show is no surprise.
Sunday, January 06, 2013
The band is in negotiations with a number of subscription services for the right to stream "Whole Lotta Love," "Stairway to Heaven" and the rest of the band's classic catalog. Among the services in potential competition are Spotify, Rhapsody and Rdio.
About Us | Contact Us
Sitefinity ASP.NET CMS


text:
Coordinating Items
You Might Also Like
Striped School Dress + Charm
Item# V6011
My American Girl® dolls can let their school spirit show! This outfit includes:
- A striped dress featuring a chunky knit collar with button details, plus a distressed Innerstar University™ crest at the hip
- A pair of cropped leggings to layer underneath
- Ballet-flat shoes with ruffles at the toes
- Includes a "Proud" square charm for the doll's charm-keeper necklace
Please Note:
- Doll sold separately.
- Charm available only with outfit.
- Charm-keeper necklace sold separately with My American Girl doll.
Explore the world of My American Girl:
She's the doll you create—and bring to life online!
Care Instructions
Fabric care: Hand wash in cold water, line dry


text:
Richard Fallon, FSU's "Mr. Theatre," dies at 89
Richard Fallon, the one-time radio actor who built the Florida State University School of Theatre into a nationally renowned program, has died.
- May 23, 2013
You will be redirected to the page you want to view in seconds.
sponsored by
Richard Fallon, the one-time radio actor who built the Florida State University School of Theatre into a nationally renowned program, has died.
Richard Fallon, the first dean of FSU's nationally renowned School of Theatre, dies at 89.
A jury has found Briston Davis, 21, guilty of first degree murder and attempted armed robbery in connection to the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Robert Moore.
One of the biggest black bears in the Florida history books was captured recently in Lake County, sedated and relocated.
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare is embarking on one of the most expensive single building projects in city history a new surgery and adult intensive care facility expected to cost as much as $175 million.
Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season. Thursday's outlook calls for 13 to 20 named storms, 7 to 11 that strengthen into hurricanes and 3 to 6 that become major hurricanes.
The Tallahassee Police Department Special Victims Unit has found a 13-year-old girl who went missing Wednesday.
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) Tallahassee held their May Speaker Series Luncheon today, where two Florida State students were awarded scholarship money for their achievements through AAF.
Florida State third baseman Jose Brizuela, who started in the Seminoles ACC Tournament opener on Wednesday against Georgia Tech in Durham, N.C., has been suspended indefinitely due to a violation of team rules.
Black bears' interaction with humans is becoming more frequent in western Leon County and one resident who repeatedly sees bears in his Gearhart Road neighborhood said they have become a serious problem.
Cascades Park opens in six months, but chaos still brews behind the scenes.
When Tanashia Huff started volunteering with Elder Care Services' Meals on Wheels program four years ago with her daughters, she never thought she'd be a part of a milestone for the organization.
For the family and friends of a Florida State University senior who disappeared last week, the search is just beginning.
Troops returning from Afghanistan got a hero's welcome Wednesday by family and members of the Patriot Guard at Tallahassee Regional Airport.
Apricot smoked salmon is on sale for Memorial Day weekend at Uptown Cafe and Catering, 1325 Miccosukee Road. A full size 2.5 to 3 pound fillet is $45. A half fillet is $30. Fillet will last refrigerated for 10-12 days.
Due to weather, the Wounded Warrior Project has moved their shotgun scramble golf tournament to Friday. The four-person scramble tournament starts at 8:30 a.m. at Seminole Golf Course. The $50 fee includes the green fee, cart, prizes and lunch.
» If you know how to locate one of these people, call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 574-TIPS or 888-876-TIPS.
Elder Care Services' Meals on Wheels program reached a milestone Wednesday morning when four volunteers delivered the program's 4 millionth meal to a house on Blossom Circle.
Briston Davis faces charges of first degree murder and attempted armed robbery for the death of 31-year-old Robert Moore in June of 2010.
Kickoff is still months away, but our 2013 Florida State Football Season Preview magazine is already on the way! And if you order now, you can save $2 off the retail price!
The Tallahassee Fire Department responded to the Wal-Mart store on the 3200 block of North Monroe Street after someone set fire to paper products inside the store.
Gretchen Everhart was Leon County's first coordinator of special education
Count me among those who hate it when sports media over hype a young talent before he has accomplished a thing on the field. But goodness, this young man is something special.
Ask Marjorie Turnbull about the Tuesday groundbreaking at Big Bend Hospice and she would say it was as if heaven shone on the crowd that gathered for the event.
The attorney for the last of the suspects charged in the death of a Florida A&M University drum major during a hazing ritual said his client didn't have to appear for an arraignment Tuesday because he'd already entered a written not guilty plea.
Sutin, an assistant professor at Florida State University's College of Medicine, and her colleagues with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), recently examined data from a decade-long survey of Baltimore residents and found people from the survey who
An 18-year-old Florida cheerleader is facing felony charges that she had sexual contact with her underage, 14-year-old girlfriend, leading gay rights advocates to say the teen is being unfairly targeted for a common high school romance because she's gay.
While emergency workers and volunteers begin to sort through the devastation caused by a tornado that rocked Moore, Okla., other states are preparing to offer assistance to the suburb of Oklahoma City.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 98 about a mile away from Sea Spray Lane. The crash happened at 6:02 a.m. Tuesday in Franklin County.
In just two-and-a-half years Florida Gov. Rick Scott has traveled overseas eight times a record that eclipses his predecessor, Charlie Crist.
A photo of World Ballet students Shelby and Quinn, taken by Arjun Kaji, was erroneously run in connection with an unrelated calendar listing May 5 on page 2B in the Tallahassee Democrat.
Reported Tuesday. Crimes reported in Leon County are listed by area in these categories: robbery, residential burglary, vehicle burglary, vehicle theft and commercial. Only categories with crimes are included.
» If you know how to locate one of these people, call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 574-TIPS or 888-876-TIPS.
While emergency workers and volunteers begin to sort through the devastation caused by a tornado that rocked Moore, Okla., other states are preparing to offer assistance to the suburb of Oklahoma City.
The grim work of search, rescue and recovery spun into a second day in central Oklahoma after a massive and murderous tornado blasted through the area.
Students at Maclay School and Leon High School learned Monday that wearing a seat belt truly does pay.
Briston Davis faces charges of murder and attempted armed robbery for his connection to the 2010 shooting and killing of Robert Moore, 31.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 98 about a mile away from Sea Spray Lane. The crash happened at 6:02 a.m. Tuesday in Franklin County.
Divers found a man's body in a sinkhole off Crawfordville Highway on Monday after he was last seen Sunday night.
President Obama will address the nation on the Oklahoma tornadoes at approximately 10 a.m. on Tuesday, the White House has announced.
Expect a calm morning before a warm afternoon, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees.
A monstrous tornado ravaged Oklahoma City on Monday, flattening homes, tossing cars and crushing two elementary schools packed with children during 40 terrifying minutes of destruction. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.
Emancipation Day draws good crowd and still has important message. But when Tallahassee attorney Brian Bibeau read the bell-ringing quote of the Emancipation Proclamation and henceforward shall be free it seemed to draw only polite applause on Monday.
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. You need not have achieved sobriety to attend.
Hospice campaign raises $2.5 million -- just short of $3 million goal.
This morning, students from Lincoln High School presented United States and the state flags to Florida High to replace the two that were defaced when three Lincoln High School students spray painted the campus and several other local area high schools on Friday.
Chief Dennis Jones of the Tallahassee Police Department presented awards to two area schools this afternoon as part of the Battle of the Belts competition.
The Leon County Sheriff's Office have found the body of a man who drowned in a sinkhole yesterday.
The Tallahassee Police Department has joined a mobilization of law enforcement agencies across the nation to enforce seat belt laws.
Real Deals
Flip, shop and save on specials from your favorite retailers in Tallahassee, FL 32301
GET DEALS NOWArchives
View the last seven days
See our paid archives for news older than a week.
Subscribers log in to view a replica of the print edition of the Tallahassee Democrat
Felony arrests
Most Popular
Adoptable pets


text:
If you spent $300 on a new cell phone and you couldn't make calls half the time what would you do?
Most people would take it back and demand that the vendor either fix the problem or give them a refund.
Not it seems, the city of Oakland.
Oakland officials purchased an $18 million police radio system that has malfunctioned ever since it went online in June 2011. Police officers have been complaining for some time now that they have found themselves in emergency situations unable to communicate on their radios -- an obvious danger to their own lives and those whom they are sworn to protect. The flawed radio system even made national news when it failed during President Obama's visit to Oakland.
So how come no one is holding the vendors who sold this lemon accountable? What about the city officials and staff who recommended the system in the first place and convinced the City Council to approve the funding?
As it turns out, the police radio fiasco is part of a pattern.
A report released last week by Oakland City Auditor Courtney Ruby found that in addition to the faulty radios that have been making headlines, the city spent $1.87 million on technology for the police department that either never worked at all, was rarely used or not used to full capacity.
There was $1.2 million spent on a camera system for patrol cars that was supposed to record interactions between police officers and citizens. It didn't work like OPD
An $81,866 system called E-Citation was supposed to automate officer citations and help track racial profiling data. E-Citation didn't even work right in the testing phase. The vendor went out of business taking $81,866 in public funds with them. OPD never was able to use it.
The city spent $65,000 on Evalis, a system to help identify at-risk behavior of officers. But OPD didn't have all of the components it needed to make the system work. The original vendor went out of business. The system was never used.
The city spent $487,347 on ShotSpotter, which detects gunfire and alerts dispatchers so they can send officers to the scene. However, OPD didn't fully use the system. There was only one computer dedicated to monitoring the alerts and due to staffing shortages no dispatcher available to station at the computer. (The city has since upgraded ShotSpotter and now pays the company to help monitor alerts.)
At a news conference Wednesday, Jordan challenged several of Ruby's findings. However, he acknowledged that the department had to do a better job. The city has agreed to implement all 22 of the audit recommendations for improving management of OPD's technology systems and City Administrator Deanna Santana has hired a technology staff person assigned to the police department.
Police officials argue that though OPD bought some technology systems for a specific purpose but didn't or weren't able to use them for that -- the money wasn't completely wasted. The knowledge gleaned from the failed Evalis, for instance, helped OPD develop another successful system called I-PAS.
The point is OPD shouldn't be spending public funds on technology without first making sure that 1) the system is suitable for the particular need, and 2) that the purchase includes all of the software, hardware and whatever else is necessary to make it work.
That's just basic common sense.
The audit also made the common sense suggestion that OPD should start using performance bonds to help protect taxpayer money in the event that businesses go out of business. Oakland officials either have really bad luck or they do a very poor job of vetting companies they sign OPD technology contracts with.
City officials counter that a lot of the companies selling new technology are small startups and are reluctant to get a performance bond. That the city must keep options open as not to miss out on any opportunities.
What benefit was derived after these "innovators" went out of business taking tens of thousands in public funds with them?
For some time now, city officials have been telling residents that Oakland can't hire the officers that it needs to fight violent crime because there isn't enough money in the budget.
Ruby's analysis on the heels of the police radio debacle suggests the city could do a far better job managing the public safety resources it has.
Tammerlin Drummond is a columnist for the Bay Area News Group. Contact her at firstname.lastname@example.com or follow her at twitter.com/Tammerlin


text:
We make hiring Corporate Comedians in Denison TX a snap!
Browse and book the perfect Denison Corporate Comedian for your wedding, corporate event or private party on Gig Salad, the event planner's booking destination.
Hire Corporate Comedians
near Denison, TX
Browse all Denison Comedians or try another location
Results 1-15 of 179
Browse and compare 179 Denison Corporate Comedians (and those who serve Denison, Texas)
57 miles from Denison
Comedian / Corporate Comedian Denison
It's a unique comedy sketch; Deanna, The Shopping DIVA! Performed on stage at many theatres, conferences and ladies retreats! You'll laugh from the very moment Deanna steps on the stage. She takes her life experiences as a married woman, who loves…
57 miles from Denison
Corporate Comedian Denison
Comedy bringing your Community closer. Jason travels nationally and internationally bring side splitting laughter to diverse audiences! He is very likeable, has a lot of energy, wise, and is down right hilarious. Kids like him adults love him! He reaches…
68 miles from Denison
Corporate Comedian Denison
Over 20 years experience providing Clean Comedy in the corporate market makes Dean Lewis the perfect choice for your next event! Each show will be customized to perfectly reflect your companies unique culture. A Clean Comedy show will make your group…
68 miles from Denison
Corporate Comedian Denison
Let Todd Justice take the worry out of your evening! Having worked in casinos, clubs, corporate, and for U.S. troops all over the world ...Todd brings a Texas-sized load of fun to any occasion. Topics include Don't Mess With Texas, Christmas, family,…
68 miles from Denison
Comedian / Corporate Comedian Denison
This Savannah, Georgia native is a brilliant combination of Southern charm and witty edge. His unassuming demeanor masks an intelligent, cynical mind that will have you laugh and think…but not always in that order. With a laid back, conversational…
68 miles from Denison
Sylvester Stallone Impersonator / Corporate Comedian Denison
Performs as Sylvester Stallone, Rocky and Rambo. And now Sly's character in the "EXPENDABLES"! First seen on national television with Bruce Willis on ABC's "Moonlighting" as "Rocky Balboa". He Recently finished a role as…
68 miles from Denison
Hypnotist / Corporate Comedian Denison
Nationally recognized 'Dr. Jon's Comedy Hypnosis' is hilarious, clean and forever memorable. You'll laugh until your sides hurt while the impossible happens before your eyes! Imagine your audience fully engaged and volunteers are the true stars of the…
114 miles from Denison
Corporate Comedian
Stan Silliman is a veteran comedian with 1500 stage appearances, 500 humor columns, and seven books under his belt. Stan has also written jokes and comedy routines for many famous and headlining comics. He is one of the fastest joke writers in America…
166 miles from Denison
Stand-Up Comedian / Corporate Comedian
CROWD PLEASING COMEDY TO FIT ANY BUDGET Great Value, Big Laughs, Book Today! Rob Neville is a stand up comedian as well as talent booker and show promoter. Rob can not only put on a great show, he can consult you on how to go about producing regular…
169 miles from Denison
Corporate Comedian
Laugh out loud when you let clean comedian John Fannell be the perfect keynote speaker for your association, business, school, health or non-profit event. After countless tours on the comedy circuit and 20 years in the customer service division of a…
169 miles from Denison
Comedian / Corporate Comedian
Slightly dysfunctional wife & mother, this former teacher was a high school dropout - probably because she didn't "just say no to drugs" until 20 years later. In the classroom, she nurtured young minds; on stage this comedian turns truths…
275 miles from Denison
Comedy Magician / Corporate Comedian
"You're great! You're going to go far and make big money!" - Piers Morgan, NBC's America's Got Talent! "Wow, wow, wow…..what an amazing show!!! Mike, I just wanted to let you know what a great day we had during our Plant Celebrations.…
275 miles from Denison
Red Skelton Impersonator / Corporate Comedian
Veteran entertainer Tom Mullica magically transforms himself into the comedy genius of Red Skelton live on stage! Join Freddy the Freeloader, Clem Kadiddlehopper, Gertrude & Heathcliff, The Mean Widdle Kid, George Applebee, and a legion of memorable…
284 miles from Denison
Comedian / Corporate Comedian
Looking for a Comedian that Makes your Event a Hit & You look like an Event Planning Genius? Our number 1 goal is your complete satisfaction. Clean Stand Up Comedy for Churches, Corporate, Festivals, & Private events for Adults, Kids, or Youth.…
284 miles from Denison
Corporate Magician / Corporate Comedian
Robert B. & Honey deliver fun, fast past, perfessional corporate entertainment perfect for your next evens or awards banquet. Wheather its close-up slight of hand or thier unique comedy stage show, Robert B. & Honey deliver the fun your guest…


text:
DANBURY – North Stokes guard Matt Hopkins made the most of his Senior Night with 35 points in a big win over Surry Central 75-53.
Until last week, the Vikings were winless in the Northwest Conference. However, after starting 0-11, the Vikings have beaten Mount Airy, North Surry and Central in the past four games.
Hopkins hit two three-pointers in the first quarter as North Stokes jumped out 18-5. The lead grew to 38-17 as the senior outscored the Golden Eagles by himself 18-17.
"We knew he was their best option, but we had a hard time keeping up with him," said Central assistant coach Jeff Edmonds. "He works hard. He's relentless, he's been relentless for three years up there."
Early in the third quarter, the lead grew to 24 or 25 points. Then the Eagles got back into the game with full-court, man-to-man pressure.
Hopkins was held scoreless as the Eagles closed to within six points in the final minute of the period.
Edmonds said Central had the ball in transition, but didn't convert. Then the Eagles were hit with a technical.
Hopkins hit both free throws for an eight-point lead.
In the fourth quarter, the lead shot back up to about 25 points.
Hopkins went 8-8 at the foul line in the fourth, a perfect 15-15 for the game. He also had four three-pointers.
Surry Central will have its Senior Night Tuesday against South Stokes.


text:
The Right Product
iContact is the email marketing solution to grow your business. Regardless of skill level, you can experience the difference.
Learn More
Award-Winning Support
Our customer support team offers top-notch personal support whenever you need help. You'll never have to go it alone.
Learn More
Premier Services
Our strategic advisors can help you build a long-term email marketing strategy, optimize your results, and reach a larger audience.
Learn More
We helped Twiddy & Company Realtors increase its marketing ROI by 55%.
Find out why iContact works and how we can help you.
Building Creative Email Marketing Strategies. Take the first steps to improve your email marketing strategies.
Download the guide now—for FREE.
Demanding Sign-up Success
Read MoreThe Blind (Carbon Copy) Leading the Blind
Read MoreBridging Funding Gaps: Crafting the Perfect Recipe for Support with Email Marketing
Read MoreFrom our own @inboxygen: Are you considering Twitter's lead generation card for email list growth? CONSIDER THIS: http://t.co/WYaNT0B9aC
RetweetA new study suggests that negative emotion may actually be a pretty good launching pad for creativity: http://t.co/St2RYj1GG0 (via @Inc)


text:
I spent two non-consecutive nights here while riding the GAP and the C&O. They let me leave my car there between stays which was very kind, convenient and a lot safer than a trailhead parking lot! Friendly folks in the office too. It is a bit pricey for a solo traveler but the room was large and has a nice... More
- Also Known As:
- Yough Plaza Hotel Ohiopyle
- Yough Plaza Hotel
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Located in Ohiopyle State Park. ... more less


text:
Skip to stories
Your City, Your News. NYC's 24-hour newschannel on the web.
Time Warner Cable. The power of you ™
You are not signed in | Sign in here | Help
Search terms:
You're viewing an enhanced version of NY1.com , now with expanded video content.
You're viewing a lite version of NY1.com
Time Warner Cable customers: Sign in with your TWC ID for video access.
Get my TWC ID. | Get TWC service. | Read the FAQ.
By: Jose Martinez
The grandeur is back at the century-old East 180th Street subway station.
A multi-million dollar renovation is returning some luster to the building with a history far deeper than your average station.
Before subway cars stopped at the station, the building was an administration center for J.P. Morgan's New York, Westchester and Boston Railway.
"Over the years, it began to be a little shabby, and it began to fall apart a bit," said Lloyd Ultan, a Bronx borough historian. "And so now, 100 years after it opened up, it has been completely restored, And now, you can see it in all of its glory and all of its elegance."
The improvements include a face lift to the landmark entrance. There are also new platforms and track beds and two elevators. The station now complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Topping it off is a clock similar to the one that went missing from the front of the station long ago. It was donated by the president of the company that renovated it.
"He came up and said, 'I'm going to find the clock that fits, I'm going to put it up there,'" said Fernando Ferrer, the acting MTA chairman. "It's my gift to the station."
The two-year $66.5 million renovation has given new life and shine to a station that was a crown jewel of the Bronx when it opened close to 100 years ago, before time took a heavy toll.
"It was dirty," said Daniel Torres, who uses the station regularly. "I mean, they had old steps, cracked. Sometimes, they had to close it down because they had water damage, water leaks. There was a lot of issues here at 180."
More than 2 million subway riders pass through the station each year, and now, they'll once again come and go under a clock with a not-so-hidden message.
"The clock itself, of course, was supposed to remind people that the railroad is always on time," Ultan said.
Do you have a news tip or story idea about the city's transit systems? Send an email to NY1 Transit Reporter Jose Martinez.


text:
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Make Your Own Homemade Greek Yogurt
Now Greek yogurt is not like the yogurt most of us Americans are accustomed to - that creamy, sugar laden, super sweet stuff with the fruit mixed in. Greek yogurt, like plain yogurt here, is tart, so you do have to sweeten it yourself, but isn't that better for you anyway? My favorite sweetener of choice for yogurt is honey. Some Greek yogurt, topped with a bit of chopped walnut and drizzled over with some honey - just delightfully yummy!
But ... Greek yogurt isn't available at my local grocery stores - and we down here in the deep south aren't blessed to have places like Trader Joe's - so I have to buy it at my local homegrown whole foods store and those folks are mighty proud of their Greek yogurt cuz holy moley is it high dollar! I think it was $6 for a 17.6 ounce container of Fage! Yikes!
Then I found out that while the authentic stuff from Greece is a bit different, Greek yogurt has basically come to mean any yogurt that has been strained to produce a thick and creamy tart yogurt. So I set out to figure out how to do it at home on my own so I wouldn't have to buy this high dollar fancy Greek stuff! And really, there is simply nothing to straining yogurt.
Not only is this delicious to eat my favorite way, plain with walnuts and honey, but it's also good with fruit, or with fruit jams, or you can use it anywhere you would normally use sour cream, and unlike regular yogurt, the strained yogurt doesn't separate so you can also use it in cooking. So good and so healthy - because it's natural and it's loaded with protein from being concentrated. In fact, check out this post on ways to reduce fat in your cooking using Greek yogurt!
You can, of course, start by making your own yogurt from milk, but a quick and easy way to get some good strained yogurt a bit sooner is to use a commercial product. I highly recommend using the Dannon brand All Natural plain low fat yogurt - because it's all natural, nothing artificial in there at all, and it works fantastic. I tried using a generic store brand before and it didn't work very well at all, which I later learned was because of some additive that is present in most yogurts out there, the name of which escapes me right now, but which hampers the thickening process we are trying to achieve with straining. But when I checked Dannon it did not have that ingredient, so that's what I use. By the way, the non-fat version of Dannon All Natural yogurt works just about as well as the low-fat, though it isn't quite as thick.
Homemade Greek yogurt - easy, thick, creamy and just delicious. Give it a try - it's fantastic!
You'll need to start with a carton of yogurt - get a big one because the yogurt will concentrate down and reduce by at least one-half. Then you'll need a container to strain it into (here I use a 4 cup Pyrex measuring cup), and a sieve or some kind of strainer (here I use a large strainer that fits over the Pyrex cup). And last, you'll need two regular sized coffee filters. You can use towels, or cheesecloth, but I have found that coffee filters work perfect, less mess and easy clean up. But you'll need two of them, not just one!
Lay the strainer on top of the Pyrex cup and set the two coffee filters in the strainer.
Turn the yogurt out of the carton and into the filters.
You can see that some of the whey begins to drain out of the yogurt immediately. (sorry 'bout the blur...)
Cover the whole thing with some plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours, or even overnight, until it reaches the consistency you like. The longer it drains, the thicker it gets. Overnight will produce a very thick yogurt cheese - Yo-Cheese! Course, there may just be times you will want it thickened that much - for a cream cheese type of texture.
I scooped a bit out to try and show you the difference in the texture and thickness before the straining. Here before, you can see that it's thin and not real smooth or creamy. Still good yogurt - but just watch the transformation.
So after about 3 hours check your yogurt. See how much liquid has drained off? Now I hear that if you want to use this whey it's full of nutrition, so supposedly you can use it to replace liquid in recipes - I have heard it's especially good with breads, though I admit when I have saved it, I never remembered to use it.
See how much the yogurt has thickened from where it was?
There's been a whole texture change to it now.
And don't worry about it being difficult to get out of that strainer. The whole thing will easily lift right out.
And because the yogurt has thickened so nicely, it just really slides right out of the filter all in one piece, easy and clean!
Hardly a trace of yogurt left behind ... and no clean-up. Just toss 'em.
And here's the after.
Let's have a look at that again - Before and After! Look at that thick, creamy goodness you have created! And the texture is so smooth and so different from where it started, that being thin and kinda grainy. I love the creamy texture. Course, as I already mentioned that means you have a good bit less than you started with which is why I say get the big container. And don't forget also that this is a plain yogurt, now concentrated and thickened, so you will need to add some sweetness to it yourself. I highly recommend honey, fruit, or both!
Perfect for my favorite way!
3.5 Weight Watchers Points as shown
1/2 cup of homemade low fat Greek yogurt = 1 point; 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts = 1.5 points; 1 tablespoon of honey = 1 point
10 comments:
And it is really good too! I haven't made my own homemade yogurt yet, so this one using the store bought plain yogurt really needs the honey or some kind of fruit and/or sweetener added, but it is so thick and creamy and just heavenly, I think you'll love it! Please do come back and let me know what you think.
ReplyDeleteThis homemade version sure satisfies my craving for Greek yogurt Jennifer - that Fage was just way too pricey at my little whole foods store! It's family owned and the only one in town so they have no competition. I'm hooked on this too, just plain with honey and walnuts. And with the higher protein content thanks to straining it, so good for you too. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI use the same yogurt as you. I know if you leave it to strain for a couple of days it makes yogurt cheese. I've never used Greek yogurt but I've seen it in recipes and just used plain yogurt but now I'm gonna make my own. I buy three of those large containers a week! I know crazy. I eat about 1/2 cup every mornin' plus more for cookin' and my yorkie and inside cat have to have theirs too each morn. They are addicted. I think it must be like a drug to 'em. I can't hardly get into the kitchen each mornin' 'cause they are carryin' on wantin' their yogurt!
I got me a dehydrator and I'm gonna make my own yogurt. I've been told once you try homemade you won't go back to store bought.
The ingredient you were tryin' to think of is 'live and active cultures'. If it don't have 'line and active cultrues' it's useless yogurt. Might as well be eatin' sour cream. That big chain that rules the world? Their store brand does not have 'live and active cultures'.Oh my gosh... I have a feeling then that you are going to get hooked! It is so thick and creamy - nothing like what it starts off as. Just don't go too long and end up with the yo-cheese!
Remember now that the straining does reduce the yogurt by about half depending on how thick you let it go. You might want to do 2 containers - one after the other maybe.
Let me know what you think!
I can't believe your dog and cat like yogurt - wonder if little Boo would like it??If you do end up with yo-cheese, you can use it in place of cream cheese! I once used it to make cheese cake, adding an extra egg to make sure it set alright. It was delicious...and so much cheaper than buying that much cream cheese!
Thanks for taking the time to comment - I love hearing from readers and I read every single comment and try to respond to them right here on the site, so stop back by!
From time to time, anonymous restrictions and/or comment moderation may be activated due to comment spam. I also reserve the right to edit, delete or otherwise exercise total editorial discretion over any comments left on this blog.
Click for additional information.