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Are Unions Bad for Alabama?The United Auto Workers is trying to unionize Alabama's Mercedes-Benz plant.. but some in state government don't like that idea. It's an issue that Montgomery's Hyundai plant has also faced.. even though overall, only about 10% of Alabama workers are in a union.
Governor Robert Bentley spoke at the Economic Development Association of Alabama with some harsh words for those trying to organize a union at the Mercedes Benz plant just outside of Tuscaloosa.
"I talked to the people in charge at the plant up there and I said look, y'all are not going to be my star. I can't brag on you if you unionize," said Governor Bentley.
Montgomery's Hyundai plant faced a push to unionize about three years ago, but workers decided against the idea. The company doesn't like the idea of having a middleman between management and the employees.
"We believe a direct two way communication between ourselves and team members is the best way to be able to have successful operation. In fact we've been here almost 8 years and that's been very successful for us. It's created a very strong environment of dignity and respect with our team members," said Robert Burns, spokesperson for Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama.
But one union leader I spoke with thinks that unions are an important part of defending the state's work force.
"We get a bad rap, but basically what union people strive for are better working conditions with a decent living wage, some health insurance and a pension so they can retire comfortably," said J.D. Hornsby, Business Manager at the local Electrical Workers Union.
Governor Bentley says some international businesses don't even want to come to states where unions have a big presence. Burns says that's part of the reason Alabama has had so much success with Hyundai and other businesses.
"The whole idea about the automotive industry in Alabama being a cornerstone of maybe economic development growth for this area is certainly true. It's something you can point to and say this state is business friendly and ready to welcome other businesses to the state," said Burns.
Alabama is a right to work state which gives employees the right to choose whether or not to join a union.
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Born Carlos Eduardo López Avila in London, England, Jeremias (his father gave him his name at 11 as a way to stand out) lived much of his life in Venezuela, where his family was originally from. With his parents' encouragement, he involved himself heavily in music, taking guitar and singing lessons, writing his first song by age eight. Although as an adult he studied literature and psychology at Catholic University in Caracas, he knew that music was what he truly wanted to pursue. In 2000 he founded his own label, Avila Records, and released his self-titled debut two years later. Distributed in Spain, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela Jeremias was able to gain enough credibility and attention to approach Universal Latino, who signed the singer/songwriter and issued Ese Que Va por Ahi in 2006. ~ Marisa Brown
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Firstly, it's a bit rich to be told by Forum security "You can't peek through this curtain", when up the back of the venue and after I'd showed my ticket, I had wanted to see who was on stage momentarily without having to walk around to the seats. I was also later reprimanded by another helpful oaf for standing in an archway clearly out of the path of others, for "health and safety reasons". But it was just plain embarrassing when some dude with crutches, sitting down the front, relaxing, (amongst a crowd of no more than ten - sorry Otouto), was made to stand up by another hefty, trench-coated and clearly bored security fucker. When the venue's this empty, please use some common sense and just go ahead and lighten the fuck up.
Best Coast were booooring. Sure, Bethany has sweet tatts and seems like she'd be fun to hang and smoke weed with. I love their debut album Crazy For You and reckon she's highly sexable, but tonight's set fell horribly flat. Judging by their separate side-show and their set a few days later at Golden Plains, tonight simply wasn't their crowd. You could blame the weird pairing of Os Mutantes and Best Coast for the lack of love, but she didn't help proceedings by berating the audience into liking them, with taunts of "feel free to move, you don't have to look so bored", which they then followed up with… their most obscure song! The drum intro to Boyfriend being the most exciting two seconds of an hour long set, the band were clearly upset that they failed to inspire a reaction from the crowd. You can't blame a crowd if you're used to fawning praise, but you're the one who's sucking. This is The City Of Folded Arms, girlfriend, and you gotta work hard for our love. Obviously missing Crazy For You's lush production and layered harmonies, what remained was merely sly winks with loud guitars, rudimentary chords, and simplistic, juvenile songs. Question your cool, Best Coast, and work harder on album number two.
To all this snoozerama, Os Mutantes were the perfect antidote, Dr Jones. First becoming widely known as part of the 'Tropicalia' movement after Beck paid tribute with his 1998 song Tropicalia, it would be an understatement to say Os Mutantes (pronounced Uz Moo-tan-tesh, apparently) have had a rich history since forming in Brazil in 1966. This was at a time and place when making their style of music could have gotten you shot by the military run government and musicians were forced underground, having to improvise with household items (like sewing machine pedals) to create simple distorted guitar effects. Three seminal psychedelic albums began their career in the late 60s, before in-fighting and acid freak-outs took over, leading to members quitting, rejoining and quitting again. Today only the cloak-wearing Sergio Dias remains from the original line-up but in their own distinctive way, 'Os Mutantes circa 2011' remain an absolute revelation. Gone are some distinctive trademarks of their sound, like the fuzzed guitar line that make Tropicalia anthem (and McDonald's jingle) A Minha Menina so distinctive and so nasty. In place of these seemingly core elements is something infinitely richer. Bizarre Brazillian laughter segues into lush choral harmonies sung in Portugese, while flamenco guitar flourishes morph into hard rock riffery, and sometimes all in the space of 30 seconds. Once a "sociological experiment under Brasilia rule" Os Mutantes are now a mixed troupe of musicians that rival even Brian Wilson's backing band for sheer professionalism and pitch-perfect performance.
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On Feb. 25, my inspiration and absolute love entered into eternal peace from Oak Brook Health and Rehab Center in Summerville. Agnes Aggie H. Arnette, my precious wife and companion for over 55 years, had been sick since 1993 with a rare disease that robbed her of so much, but she never complained or asked why.
Over the years, until her death, there have been so many wonderful individuals, firms, and organizations that have helped us and meant so much to Aggie. I wish I could properly thank each one but you know who you are, and so do I. It is my prayer that God will reward and bless you for what you did for this special lady. I will never forget you.
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What is the space between the legs on the 60X30?Asked on 3/2/2014 by Lexicon from Washington, DC1 answer
There is approximately 51" of space between the Parsons legs on the long side and 21" on the short side.Answered on 3/3/2014 by Design Associate from Room & Board
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What is the spacing between legs on the 36" square Parsons?Asked on 1/11/2014 by Susan from Aurora IL1 answer
The spacing between the legs on the Parsons 36" square table is approximately 27 inches.Answered on 1/13/2014 by Design Associate from Room & Board
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We have a room and board 60 x 36 maple table purchased years ago in Oakbrook, IL. It has larger diameter circular legs. We are interested in either buying thinner natural steel parsons legs or perhaps the parsons base and repurposing as a desk. Can we purchase just the legs or base without buying another table top?Asked on 1/5/2014 by Chuck from Dallas1 answer
You may purchase legs separately for your table top. For pricing, please see our Top + Base Buying Guide.
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Hi. We live in a small apartment and we're interested in the possibility of using two compatible tables to create an extended dining table, rather than a traditional extension table.
For example, we'd be interested in purchasing the Parsons Legs 29x48x30 table and using that for everyday, while also purchasing a Parsons Legs Table in a custom size of 29x30x30 that we could set up next to the other table for large dinner parties but store with the legs removed the rest of the time.
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Our Parsons Legs tables can be custom ordered by contacting one of our store locations or Shop from Home at 800-301-9720. Depending on the size you choose to go with the tables should line up, but the wood grains may go in different directions.Answered on 8/27/2013 by Design Associate from Room & Board
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I am curious about the assembly of the table; how are the legs attached to the wood top? Is there a bracket or do they screw directly into the wood?Asked on 8/14/2013 by Bink from Omaha, Ne1 answer
The Parsons Legs table consists of four natural steel legs. At the top of each leg is a metal plate with holes in it. Screws are inserted into each hole and into the underside of the wood top to secure the legs to the table top.Answered on 8/15/2013 by Design Associate from Room & Board
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What benches would you recommend with this table? Will the Andover 46w (charcoal stain) fit & coordinate with the design of the table?Asked on 8/3/2013 by Rita1 answer
The Parsons legs are inset, so the inside seating area is reduced. The 72" wide table would allow you to have room around the bench to maneuver. The Andover 46" bench would pair well, or our coordinating Parsons 46" dining bench has a comfy leather seat: http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/product/detail.do?productGroup=19573&catalog=room&category=rm_dining_spaces&subcategory=din_benchAnswered on 8/3/2013 by Design Associate from Room & Board
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The Parsons 36 square table will seat 4.Answered on 7/2/2013 by Design Associate from Room & Board


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A dull, metallic green beetle with brown wings has been destroying the blossoms of roses, peonies and other flowering plants. This culprit is the false Japanese beetle, which emerges and feeds in late June and July. False Japanese beetles typically feed on the blossoms of many plants but may also feed on foliage and fruit. They are particularly fond of rose flowers, especially white or light-colored blossoms. Other favored flowers include blackberry, clover, coreopsis, hollyhock, honeysuckle, iris, lilies and light colored petunias. Peas, beans, cantaloupe, corn and cucumbers appear to be on their list of favorite vegetables. False Japanese beetles overwinter as larvae in the soil of grassy, sandy areas and emerge as adults in late June or early July. The false Japanese beetle's head and thorax is a dull, metallic green and its wings are brown. False Japanese beetles mate, lay eggs and feed in the garden for a couple of weeks. They cause most of their damage within a two-week period, and are generally gone by the end of July. Control methods may depend on population levels of false Japanese beetles and your tolerance for cosmetic damage to the plants. If only a few plants are affected, handpick the adults and kill them by dropping them into a pail of soapy water. The beetles are strong flyers and can continue to move into the gardens making continuous vigilance during July necessary. To prevent flower damage to high value plants, cover them with a light fabric like cheesecloth. If physical methods do not provide satisfactory control, use a residual insecticide such as carbaryl (Sevin) or permethrin (Eight). However, even using an insecticide may not be completely effective, as the insecticide residues may not control new beetles that enter the garden. To avoid killing large numbers of beneficial insects, you may want to focus insecticide sprays on high value plants. The best time to apply an insecticide is early in the morning or late at night when bee activity is minimal. Although seeing our flowers destroyed by false Japanese beetles is very disappointing, we can take some comfort in knowing that we currently do not have Japanese beetles in the area. The Japanese beetle is a much more serious landscape pest that destroys both garden plants and lawns.
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What weight would I expect to start with for these? 50% of my regular squat weight? Any experiences?
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buy a chin up bar, sell the arm curl bar---Roddy
Bodyweight will be hard enough. If you can squat 225lbs, I can't see anybody doing ~112lbs single leg squat without falling over.
Look in the video section for "extremepullups" videos. He's doing single leg squats in there. They're hard.
My 1RM for regular back squats is 270. I did one legged with dumbells (other foot up on a bench behind me) and ws using 40 lb dumbells for my working set. I thought it was going to be a warmup
Are you doing pistols (free leg is straight in front, not touching ground) or are you doing a lunge type thing like redspikey described?
If pistols, it's highly unlikely you'll be able to do them without weight, let alone 50% of your back squat weight.
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Not pistols, I was gonna do them with the off toe behind me on a bench or box. I just did Crossfit's WOD ten minutes ago (a 3 round Jackie, subbing SDLHPs for the rowing, plus thrusters), so I doubt my quads will be able to take it tomorrow as I had planned. Maybe Sunday-monday. My ass is whipped right now.
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Well, if it hadn't crit you would've been left with less than 25%, which toed could've handled. And toed would also kill Terrakion in rain I'm pretty sure :)
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Deciding which medicine to use to treat your child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder used to be easy. The big choice was whether to use generic or brand name Ritalin.
In addition to not having to take a lunch time dose, the sustained release forms of these medications have the benefit that the medication is often still working after school, as your child is trying to do his homework.
Fortunately, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 'at least 80% of children will respond to one of the stimulants,' so if 1 or 2 medications don't work or have unwanted side effects, then a third might be tried. But how do you decide which medicine is best to try first? In general, there is no one 'best' medicine and the AAP states that 'each stimulant improved core symptoms equally.'
It can help if you are aware of the different medications that are available. Stimulants, are considered to be first line treatments, and antidepressants, are second line treatments and might be considered if 2 or 3 stimulant medications don't work for your child.
Stimulants include different formulations of methylphenidate and amphetamine available in short, intermediate and long acting forms.
The decision on which medicine to start is a little easier to make if your child can't swallow pills. While there are no liquid preparations of any of the stimulants, the short acting ones, such as Ritalin and Adderall can usually be crushed or chewed if necessary. The sustained release pills must be swallowed whole (except for Adderall XR).
In general, whichever medication is started, you begin at a low dose and work your way up. Unlike most other medications, stimulants are not 'weight dependent,' so a 6 year old and 12 year old might be one the same dosage, or the younger child might need a higher dosage. Because there are no standard dosages based on a child's weight, stimulants are usually started at a low dosage and gradually increased to find a child's best dose, which 'is the one that leads to optimal effects with minimal side effects.'
The long acting stimulants generally have a duration of 8-12 hours and can be used just once a day. They are especially useful for children who are unable or unwilling to take a dose at school.
The latest medication to get approval to treat ADHD is Vyvanse, a long acting stimulant that is similar to Adderall. In fact, its main ingredient is lisdexamfetamine dimesylate, a derivative of one of the ingredients in Adderall. Initially available in 30mg, 50mg, and 70mg capsules, newer 20mg, 40mg, and 60mg capsules should be available soon.
Adderall XR is approved for use in children over the age of six years, although regular Adderall can be used in younger children from 3-5 years of age. Adderall XR is a sustained release form of Adderall, a popular stimulant which contains dextroamphetamine and amphetamine. It is available as a 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, and 30mg capsule, and unlike many of the other sustained release products, the capsule can be opened and sprinkled onto applesauce if your child can't swallow a pill.
Concerta is a sustained release form of methyphenidate (Ritalin). It is available as a 18mg, 36mg and 54mg tablet and is designed to work for 12 hours. Teens can take two 36mg tablets to get to a dose of 72mg. Like Adderall XR, it is only approved for children over the age of six years.
Daytrana is a methyphenidate or Ritalin patch. The patch is available in 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, and 30mg dosages, which are worn for about nine hours at a time on a child's hip. The medication in your child's system then continues to work for a few more hours once you take the patch off, although you may have to figure how the patch works best for your child.
One benefit of the Ritalin patch, in addition to working well for kids who don't like to take medicine, is that it gives you a lot of flexibility. For example, on some days your child could just wear the Daytrana patch for a few hours and on other days he could wear it a little longer if he has extra homework (as long it doesn't interfere with bedtime).
An extended release form of Focalin, with the active ingredient dexmethylphenidate hydrocholoride, which is also found in methylphenidate (Ritalin). It is available in an 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 20mg capsule.
This is also a long acting form of methylphenidate (Ritalin).
This is is a new long acting form of methylphenidate (Ritalin). It is available in 10, 20, 30, and 40mg capsules. Unlike the other long acting forms of methylphenidate, the Ritalin LA capsules can be opened and sprinkled on something if your child can't swallow them whole.
With all of these new medicines available to treat ADHD, is there still a roll for the older short and intermediate acting stimulants? Should you change your child to a newer medicine?
It is compelling to think about changing to a new long acting medication because of the convenience of once a day dosing and their long lasting effects, but it is important to remember that they shouldn't be any more effective than a short acting medicine.
Short/Intermediate acting stimulants include:
Short acting Ritalin, Adderall and Dexedrine do have the benefit of being available in a generic form, which are usually less expensive then all of the other stimulants.
The new Methylin Chewable Tablet and Oral Solution is a nice alternative for children with ADHD that can't swallow pills.
Money Saving Tip: The prices of stimulants seem to be based more on the number of pills in the prescription, rather then on the total number of milligrams. So, instead of taking one 10mg pill twice a day (60 pills), it is usually less expensive to get a prescription for, and take, one-half of a 20mg pill twice a day (30 pills). Based on the average wholesale price for Adderall and Ritalin, doing this could save you about 15-30% a month, respectively. The savings based on the retail pharmacy price usually seem to be even greater, often up to 50% a prescription.
Strattera is the main non-stimulant medication that is approved to treat children with ADHD. Although not used as commonly as stimulants, such as Vyvanse, Focalin XR, or Concerta, Strattera does have a place for kids who don't tolerate stimulants because of side effects or because stimulants just don't seem to work for them.
Strattera seems to be especially helpful for children with ADHD who also have some anxiety.
In general, side effects of stimulants can include a decreased appetite, headaches, stomachaches, trouble getting to sleep, jitteriness, and social withdrawal, and can usually be managed by adjusting the dosage or when the medication is given. Other side effects may occur in children on too high a dosage or those that are overly sensitive to stimulants and might cause them to be 'overfocused on the medication or appear dull or overly restricted.'
Some parents are resistant to using a stimulant because they don't want their child to be a 'zombie,' but it is important to remember that these are unwanted side effects and can usually be treated by lowering the dosage of medication or changing to a different medication.
If 2 or 3 stimulants don't work for your child, second line treatments might be tried, including tricyclic antidepressants (Imipramine or Desipramine) or bupropion (Wellbutrin). Clonidine is also sometimes used, especially for children that have ADHD and a coexisting condition.
In addition to medications, the AAP policy statement on the Treatment of the School-Aged Child With ADHD recommends the use of behavior therapy, which might include parent training and '8-12 weekly group sessions with a trained therapist' to change the behavior at home and in the classroom for children with ADHD. Other psychological interventions, including play therapy, cognitive therapy or cognitive-behavior therapy, have not been proven to work as well as a treatment for ADHD.
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Retro Review: Y: The Last Man #1
A comic review article by: Chris KiserIn case you've never read it, Y: The Last Man #1 is available for free at Comixology!
If you've only just started reading comics seriously in the past couple years or so, it's possible that you don't quite grasp the significance of writer Brian K. Vaughan's return to the medium with Saga, the new ongoing series from Image that starts this Wednesday. Need a reference point? Think Arrested Development's recent Netflix resuscitation or Joss Whedon writing Buffy: Season Eight. Maybe even David Lee Roth reuniting with Van Halen in 2007 if, you know, their music hadn't sucked to begin with. Anyway, it's a big deal. After a decade or so of witnessing BKV crank out great comic after great comic, those of us who sometimes like our stories with pictures that don't move thought we'd lost the guy permanently to those rich bastards in Hollywood. But now he's back!
Circa 2000 to 2010, you couldn't really buy a better comic than one with Vaughan's name on it. From Runaways to Ex Machina to The Escapists, any of his scripts were a surefire bet for brilliantly structured plotting and fully-formed character voices. Easily the best of the bunch, though, was the Vertigo series that originally put Vaughan on the map -- Y: The Last Man. Both an overall critical darling and personal favorite of mine (Y was the first comic I followed regularly that didn't feature superheroes), this series -- about a plague that wipes out every male mammal on the planet save for one man and one monkey -- consistently raised the bar for what comics could and should be, all the way back from its debut in September 2002.
Come to think of it, that first issue may be the best of its kind in the past 10 years, captivating audiences at the time of its debut and holding up remarkably well in light of the remainder of the completed series. In fact, seeing how well its beginning synchs up with its ending 59 issues later, it's hard to accept that the creator of Y: The Last Man could have ever actually worked on the television show Lost (it, in many ways, being the antithesis of finishing what you start). But I digress. In Y #1, all of the major pieces are set in place, some of which won't ultimately reveal their significance until the final story arc.
It all kicks off with the introduction of Yorick, the protagonist whose paternal chromosome and odd Shakespearian initial give the series' title a nice double meaning. In a matter of just a few pages, we're exposed to nearly all of the idiosyncrasies that will continue to form the basis of his character miles down the road. Our first glimpse of Yorick sees him hanging upside-down in a doorway wearing a straitjacket (he's an amateur escape artist), spouting off the random useless trivia he uses as a roundabout way of expressing himself. In the years to come, Vaughan would use this character trait countless times to edutain us to a degree virtually unmatched by any other writer.
Vaughan also slips in a sneaky orientation to Yorick's near-fatal character flaws, though in the sole context of issue one they merely appear as lovesickness for his girlfriend Beth, with whom he'll spend the bulk of the series seeking to reunite. It certainly seems at first that Yorick's speech about acquiring agoraphobia is a cutesy way of telling Beth that he misses her. In actuality, it's the sign of a neurosis that will nearly get him and his friends killed many times over, and it's amazing to see Vaughan foreshadow it so early on.
In addition to Beth, Vaughan acquaints us with the rest of the major cast members and plot elements as well, nearly all of those that will still be relevant when the story ultimately wraps up. There's Dr. Mann and her cloned baby, covert operative Agent 355 and the mysterious Amulet of Helene and Yorick's sister Hero, whose scenes here form the backdrop to her dramatic and jarring transformation later. Of the bunch, only one prominent theme here -- the unlikely pro-life political platform of Yorick's Democratic congresswoman mother -- fails to make a subsequent meaningful appearance (though the character herself certainly does). Again, it's genuinely mind-blowing for a second-time reader to go back and knowingly witness all these seeds being planted so early on.
Of course, the value of Y: The Last Man #1 isn't confined just to those on a nostalgia kick. It is simply a spectacular issue in its own right, with a powerful hook that could make fans of any genre or medium desperate to read the rest. The onset of the plague hits hard and fast, every bit of the shock it delivers to the world conveyed through Vaughan and Pia Guerra's pages. Adding to that impact is an informational text page that gives a statistical analysis of world occupations by gender, enhancing the enormity and dire nature of the threat, as well as providing a peek at the book's rational feminist politics. Vaughan makes no effort to hide his desire for Y to be socially relevant, and the sheer artistry of it all earns him full license to do that.
According to advance buzz, it sounds like we're in store for a similarly excellent opening chapter when Saga rolls around tomorrow. As is always the case with BKV at the helm, the new book also looks to feature a carefully crafted and complete universe, one that defies the limits of having been concocted by a mere human mind. Its "Star Wars plus Game of Thrones" premise may not be as instantly digestible as "All of the men are dead," but there's still no way I'm missing it. And that has everything to do with Y: The Last Man. When I set down that #1 issue for the first time all those years ago, I knew I'd be onboard not only for the duration of that series, but for everything else Vaughan would write in the future.
Raised on a steady diet of Super Powers action figures and Adam West Batman reruns, Chris Kiser now writes for Comics Bulletin. He once reviewed every tie-in to a major DC Comics summer event and survived to tell the tale. Ask him about it on Twitter, where he can be found at @Chris_Kiser!


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Moore, who was named West Virginia State Police Trooper of the Year in 2010, is on paid administrative leave, State Police Capt. Tony Cummings said earlier this week.
U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver has been assigned Robert Woodruff's case. Kanawha Circuit Judge Tod Kaufman has been assigned Kimberly Woodruff's case.
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He pleaded guilty earlier this month in a charge of trying to deprive George White of his constitutional rights. Thornsbury admitted that he agreed to give White a lighter sentence on drug charges if he switched attorneys. After White got a new attorney, he signed a statement saying he had never provided slain Mingo sheriff Eugene Crum with prescription pills -- he'd previously told federal agents that he had done so.
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One of the most popular acts on the Las Vegas Strip, America's favorite brother-sister duo, Donny & Marie, will implement some exciting new changes to their show in the intimate Flamingo Showroom at Flamingo Las Vegas. Fans will have the opportunity to see the revamped show beginning Tuesday, May 17.
"Donny & Marie have been some of the most popular entertainers on the Las Vegas Strip for almost three years, and many of their fans come back over and over again to see the show," said Rick Mazer, president of Flamingo Las Vegas. "We are very excited about the changes to the show, as it will give guests a whole new experience, whether they've seen Donny & Marie several times or if it's their first time. I'm sure fans will return to see the new show again and again!"
The lively 90-minute variety show will still incorporate singing, dancing, comedy and the stars' signature brother-sister banter. One of the most recognizable changes is the show's new opening number, which features "It Takes Two" and "Vegas Love," a song from the duo's first album in 30 years, "Donny & Marie" which was released in May by MPCA Records. Immediately following the opening is the Dance Stomp, with an unforgettably energetic dance sequence set to "Get the Party Started," "Dancing in the Streets," "Knock on Wood," "Higher" and "Dance to the Music."
Marie's portion of the show now includes a fun mash-up of "Walk this Way" and "These Boots Were Made for Walkin'," which was inspired by the television show, "Glee." The energy-filled country number includes line-dancing and an only-in-Vegas Swarovski crystal-covered electric guitar and cowboy boots. Marie also sings a new Broadway medley, featuring classics such as "All That Jazz," "Cabaret," "But the World Goes 'Round" from the film "New York, New York" and "Somewhere" from "West Side Story."
Donny will debut a fresh new version of "Yo-Yo," the classic he recorded with his brothers 40 years ago. He also plays the piano for "Whenever You're in Trouble," a very personal song he wrote about one of his sons. The legendary brother and sister duo also have a special dance off inspired by the hit ABC show in which both of them appeared, "Dancing with the Stars."
Recently celebrating their 500th show at Flamingo Las Vegas, Donny & Marie opened at the legendary center-Strip property on Sept. 9, 2008 and the worldwide response was so immediate and overwhelming that after only six weeks their original six-month contract was extended through 2011.
Donny & Marie perform at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday. Ticket prices are $95, $109, $125 and $260 (plus tax and fees). Tickets are available at the Flamingo Box Office, by phone at (702) 733-3333 or (800) 221-7299 or by visiting www.flamingolasvegas.com.
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I am GLAD that this book has a serious tone. After all of the un-Avengers Bendis-styled quips I've been subjected to for the past several years, I'm so thankful the Avengers are being taken seriously. If you want funny, go read Avengers Assemble (which was a little too humorous for me - I dropped it). Superheroes aren't comedians and Marvel Comics aren't comedy books. I feel that has been largely unbalanced for quite some time.
I am beyond words with how happy I am that the Avengers are serious again.
Thank you Mr. Hickman.
Don't see why it should get out of control.
The Reviewers opinion is just that. His (or Her opinon)
Even Reviewers that I always disagree with can be useful to me.
If Amond White savagely hates a movie I'm pretty sure to like it.
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No harm no foul.
I didn't like this at all. o.O
I think we'll get a good balance between serious and humorous in this book. What Bendis seemed to miss out on is that not EVERY character should have quippy dialogue, especially during serious moments.
Tony (thanks to RDJ) and Clint can be somewhat quippy characters, but they also know when it's time to be serious. Peter on the other hand uses humor as a coping mechanism, so him quipping through a crazy serious fight scenario is to be expected.
And Hickman seems to get that with Thor the trick to humor is less is more, which is something I really enjoyed.
Well, it was good.
That is as far as I'm willing to go at this point, I guess?
It's well done. Ably done. Capably done. I'm intrigued, and it accomplished a lot in a short amount of space.
I'm...not blown away, I guess. It's interesting, without really being engaging.
But it's a first issue. That is the worst I'll say about it; it suffers from First Issue syndrome. It's not breaking any new ground, but its early. Certain bits of the dialogue and the narration were a little cliche.
I guess it gave me the same feel as a lot of Marvel NOW!. In fact, this felt like Incredible Hulk; promising, smartly written, but not really compelling on its own.
Still excited to watch this series build, the characters come out, and the themes strengthen. And it's certainly the best "Avengers" thing I've read in years (and certainly better than JL over at DC, too).
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I think the only aspect about this book that doesn't feel like a nice companion piece or continuation of the film is that the sense of humor (a big part of the film), is really missing here. There are only two jokes by my count and though they land expertly, it does feel like a dark and serious book. This is fine, and perhaps appropriate, but it does feel tonally very different for those that might come knocking out of curiosity after enjoying the film.
This is great. I thought that the movie was a bit too lighthearted but I understand why (appeal to kids/women, more $). The fact that Hickman is taking the film roster and placing them into a more realistic story with a darker mood is quite appealing. Personally I don't want to read an Avengers comic where half an issue is spent on the members' water-cooler talk. It's a nice little respite every once in a while, but if I wanted witty banter and dry humor, DeConnick's "Assemble" seems like the perfect destination.
This is a much welcomed change from Bendis' run. Bendis had his high points, but he stayed with the franchise far too long, and Hickman has a great contrasting voice to kick off a new era. I thought this issue was outstanding. The artwork was awesome. The ominous narrative made the story feel huge. The design sense (like all of Hickman's work) made the book feel more important than your average Marvel book. I spent all week really excited for bendis' follow up to last week's fantastic All New X-Men #2, but Avangers #1 totally stole ANXM3's thunder.
Snooze. Captain America and Iron Man talk. Everybody goes to space. A bunch of nobody bad guys bounce everyone off the floor and then we find out that Sunspot and Cannonball are on the team. No spoilers here, by the way.
3/10. Opena is wasted on this trash.
I'm not a huge Marvel reader, but I've been reading comics as a whole since the 70s and I was completely lost during half the comic. I have no idea who these people are on Mars, but it reads like I'm supposed to know. Instead, i feel like i jumped into the middle of a conversation of total strangers. I even double checked to see if I had pages missing. Not a very good start, IMO. As silly as the B-Movie plot was in Uncanny Avengers, it was at least I knew what was going on, despite not having read AvsX.
The story was fairly simple and basic but blown up with some somewhat overblown dialogue.
I didn't recognize half the new team members in the back especially since the artist decided to give them new costumes, do you think we could have gotten some caption boxes telling us who these new members are? i read Sunspot and Cannonball? ugh they have their own book in New Mutants i would rather see some new faces or obscure Avengers from old.
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Well, it reads like a five-star review, but it's four stars. Her one complaint was that there wasn't humor in this like there was in the movie. So basically, that was the difference between an amazing comic and a great comic for her. The comic book wasn't like the movie.
I agree somewhat...not a snooze fest but it definitely just seemed formulaic with quite a bit of pretentious narration. I think things should have been stretched out more than getting to assembling the new team at the end of the first issue.
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Instead of rushing things so he could get to these new team members immediately, we could have seen more of the damage these "origin bombs" were doing to earth and how this was being dealt with. This would have given a sense visually of the scope of damage and danger Ex Nihilo and his group were causing and added to the scope of the first issue.
The fight between the avengers and Ex Nihilo and co. went way too fast, and didnt really make the core team look good. It should have been a bit more of an epic battle so that we could see how really dangerous these beings are and the core team really EARNED their defeat. Maybe the issue could have ended with them being defeated instead of getting straight to assembling the new members. So far it just looks like they went in with a poor plan, like rank amateurs.
And seriously, Hulk is still falling for the "Thor doesnt respect you, thinks he's stronger than you" card? Does this character get to evolve at all? Especially since Banner seems to be able to control the change a bit more now? If Hulk is that unstable should he even be on the team? (despite the movie) And what, Thor was taken out by one punch from Hulk?
And three days??!? It took Cap three days to recover, and then get this new team together. Who knows what could have happened by now. Cap also needs to start thinking strategically moreso and stop with the "I dont give up, ever!" routine. Sometimes it makes sense to run and come back immediately with others rather than stand alone against 3 beings who just took out your whole team with ease and then get your arse handed to you so that you take THREE DAYS to recover before assembling a new team to go face the threat again.
Great art and a great cinematic feel and epic narration, but for a first issue it definitely could have spent more time on the story and less on setting up, in a hurry, the tone of the book and the new members. The team just look like they went in like amateurs.
All style with little substance.
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Obsidian CEO says idea for new game is "within the top three pitches we've ever come up with"; would be set between Episode III and Episode IV.
BioWare tells tales of Star Wars: The Old Republic's storyline
Comic-Con 2010: Trio of EA studio's writing leads discusses the ways in which players will experience the narrative in upcoming MMORPG; space combat confirmed.
BioWare, Disney, Obsidian talk creative license
GDC Austin 2009: Leo Olebe, Jean Marcel Nicolai, Feargus Urquhart discuss benefits and dangers of working with someone else's world to keep the lights on during tough times.
Fallout: New Vegas announced
Bethesda's latest postapocalyptic action RPG heads to the PS3, 360, PC in 2010; Black Isle Studios castaway Obsidian Entertainment developing.
Take-Two drops Champions Online
Publisher no longer championing superhero-themed MMORPG following Atari's acquisition of its developer, Cryptic Studios.
Star Wars: The Old Republic revealed
VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: After years of secrecy, LucasArts opens the book on its ambitious second PC MMORPG; BioWare's Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk explain why it's a bigger project than all ...
LucasArts-Bioware announcement coming Oct. 21
Publisher and EA subsidiary say "wait will be over" for first info on "rumored game"--pegged as the KOTOR MMORPG--in two weeks.
E3 2008: EA CEO confirms KOTOR MMO
John Riccitiello tells Conde Nast Portfolio that BioWare's mystery massively multiplayer project is a third installment in the Star Wars series.
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