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Wachusett Larry - Wachusett Brewing Company
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Ratings: 753 | Reviews: 308 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by donkeyrunner:
4.58/5 rDev +13.4%
Not a fan of the name but whatever floats your boat I guess. Opaque, dark golden orange color. Bubble collar retention with a skim mass in the middle leaves lacey splashes in it's wake. Rouses well.
Aroma = hop playground + olfactory utopia. Piney citrus hops, orange citrus, peach and floral hops, and even some peppery hops. Biscuit malt underneath all the glorious hubbub.
Piney hop resin seeps through an active, almost buzzing bitter. "Juicey," and "fresh" are the first two words that come to mind. "Awesome" is worthy as well. Humming bird nectar sweet biscuit malt has a nice sticky feeling from all the hop oils.
I had my first Pliny a few weeks ago and this was equally as good if not better (better mouthfeel). This is DIPA can hang with the best of'em.
03-29-2010 00:14:43 | More by donkeyrunner
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3.75/5 rDev -7.2%
08-19-2013 20:43:21 | More by braugon
3.83/5 rDev -5.2%
Recently picked up a 22oz bomber. Have to question the "Imperial" claim though. Must be just over the line from a good regular IPA for much less $$.
Poured some into an imperial pint glass. Larry was a cloudy, golden-apricot hue. Scattered carbo slowly ascended within. Head was light and thin, mostly white foam clinging to the rim, leaving some lace here and there. Nose was quite inviting, with semi-sweet fruity, citrus notes abounding. Still plenty of hops present, but it comes across like a nice breakfast apricot jam. Body was about medium, but the feel was a bit light and airy on the tongue. Could have more heft, for a DIPA, imo.
Flavor was not as sweet as intimated by the aroma. Some subtle malty sweetness is there, but the hops dominate on the palate. They come across quite puckery, with lots of citrus, in the form of orange, grapefruit and a smidge more apricot. Bottom line is lots of rindy, pithy bitterness, though. A slight increase in sweetness appears with warming, but this is still well on the bitter side.
Overall, while I was excited to give it a try, it was a good but rather pedestrian offering for an amped up IPA and not worth the hype (and coin) to me.
03-31-2012 16:19:07 | More by ExtraStout
3.75/5 rDev -7.2%
11-30-2013 20:53:22 | More by woodchipper
North Carolina
4.08/5 rDev +1%
I randomly grabbed this one while I was in Boston, had never heard of it or anything but was pretty impressed. I poured it into a Sam Adams perfect pint. It poured a very light golden coppersh color with a white head, that dissipated slowly after pouring leaving a very light lacing. It had a very rich fruity aroma, with a little hops and alcohol mixed in. Taste was nowhere what I expected, I was really hoping for a lot more hoppy flavor, than I got. The taste was very fruity at the beginning, with a little pine, caramel, and alcohol bringing in the finish. The bitterness ended up perfectly for an extremely drinkable DIPA. I would defiantly like to try some other beers by the guys, next time I see any of there beers on a self I will be leaving the store with one in my hands.
09-26-2010 21:11:58 | More by Aaron420
4/5 rDev -1%
Nice DIPA, not too aggressive. In a tulip glass it was a hazy apricot color with a small white head. There was a little bit of lace.
Aroma was citrus and sweet malt.
I got a taste of grapefruit and tangerine, very nice citrus presence. Some biscuity malt, complementing the citrus hops.
This was a very smooth, mellow beer. I'm beginning to appreciate these more subtle IPAs.
10-10-2012 19:32:34 | More by lordofthewiens
Rhode Island
4/5 rDev -1%
07-28-2014 23:28:36 | More by Doomcifer
New Hampshire
4.5/5 rDev +11.4%
08-04-2013 18:20:20 | More by JakerLou
New Jersey
3.5/5 rDev -13.4%
03-13-2014 04:49:43 | More by megamass
3.98/5 rDev -1.5%
22oz brown bomber with a freshness date.
A: Beer is not afraid to foam, mild hazed pale bronze color with a massive head.
S: Pungent citric, mild tobacco, tropical fruit, mint, coconut taffy and sweet bread.
T&M: Creamy, smooth, a healthy bigger body but not heavy. Hops are all over from a blanket of bitterness to a full on show of flavor; wild herbs, blonde tobacco, exotic spice & ripe citric rind. Ripe fruit from the alcohol and a meshing of hops, maltiness is more prevalent than most Imperial IPAs ... the balance is great to see, some sweetness there as well. Bittersweet finish.
O: Not the earth-shattering hop nuke which is fine, very drinkable hop juice here.
09-05-2011 03:35:10 | More by Jason
New York
4.22/5 rDev +4.5%
Bomber bottle, $6 from Spirit Haus in Amherst NY. Has "For Freshest taste enjoy by" dating notched onto the side of the label. Nice, info to the consumer and fairly fresh beer.
Pours hazed medium honey amber, loose medium tan head, goes to a tiny bubble film and ample bits of lacing left on the glass.
Pungent hopped up nose, slides into a pleasing first few sips. Full flavor and quite satisfying DIPA. Resiny hops pull their weight from start to finish, enough malt flowing underneath to attain a semblance of balance. Nice DIPA, that I will seek out next time I return to the Bay state.
10-08-2010 01:27:04 | More by Billolick
4.35/5 rDev +7.7%
One fingers worth of white tight bubbles head on the pour. Nice clear golden orange body. Good lacing and retention.
Smells of Citrus, some pine and a lot of floral. Some bready sweetness as well. This is very clean and harmonious.
Tastes very sugary and plain initially, then a big lemony and floral hop taste. A firm piney yet clean and not sticky finish. The finish is very clean and some what refreshing.
Very pleasant on the palate. A firm clean piney and fruity lingering aftertaste is quite nice. Low carbonation.
Overall this is a very well crafted dipa. It keeps me wanting more, nothing is over powering or off putting. I understand now why some may like this.
$6 a bomber
Dated 250110. 50th day of 2012
02-15-2012 05:20:40 | More by Homebrew35
4.43/5 rDev +9.7%
Appearance: 1/4 inch head, clear, orange/gold in color, high carbonation
Smell: pine hops, sweet citrus fruit-nectarine--tangerine
Taste: sweet citrus fruit-nectarine--tangerine, toasted malt, caramel, and pine
Mouthfeel: light bodied, medium/high carbonation, sweet with a bitter backbone
Drinkability: Wachusett is really putting out some excellent ipas lately. I really like the tangerine taste. I could have several glasses. Nice and refreshing.
05-16-2010 13:22:40 | More by tigg924
4.33/5 rDev +7.2%
Thanks to Exiled for sharing this bottle.
The beer pours an orange color with a white head. The aroma is grapefruit and oranges. Very fruity smelling. The flavor is nice juicy grapefruit with some oranges and caramel malt. Low to medium bitterness. Very drinkable. Medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation.
07-20-2010 01:51:43 | More by Mora2000
3.5/5 rDev -13.4%
01-02-2012 03:39:26 | More by Skye1024
3/5 rDev -25.7%
05-19-2013 23:04:31 | More by alienlifeforcecube
4.25/5 rDev +5.2%
05-16-2012 15:57:23 | More by standardcherry
4.13/5 rDev +2.2%
22oz bomber poured into a Duvel Tulip. Dated best by October 2010, had September 28, 2010 - so almost 3 months old. Picked this up at Table & Vine in MA.
Pours a very light golden/ambery color that's almost abit wheat-like. It's got a generous two finger off-white head that's quite sticky with lots of lacing. Nose is similar to 60 or 90 min IPA, fairly sweet and malty with a good hop fruitiness.
Taste is like honey, it's sweet and fresh and very fruity - I really like this flavor, it's drinking like an IPA rather than an IIPA after the first couple of sips, it's not a super high ABV but it's totally absent from the taste. Mouthfeel is really nice, this beer had really high attenuation, the finish is very crisp and dry, carbonation is a bit low but it's ok it makes it go down real smooth like.
Very good beer, some people have said that it loses a lot of character after a few weeks, but I'm very impressed although I'd love to get this fresh on tap to compare at some point.
Finally, at $5.99 (in MA) this is quite a good deal for an IIPA - check it out!
09-28-2010 21:36:25 | More by kingcrowing
3.75/5 rDev -7.2%
04-12-2014 03:48:42 | More by ccurrid
4.25/5 rDev +5.2%
07-16-2014 01:21:54 | More by WeymouthMike
New York
4.25/5 rDev +5.2%
11-17-2011 02:59:45 | More by virinow
3.75/5 rDev -7.2%
05-02-2012 02:12:16 | More by bpfrush
5/5 rDev +23.8%
12-13-2012 17:50:08 | More by juicebox
4.2/5 rDev +4%
Received this in a very nice package from nonstick in our most recent trade, along with its little brother, California style IPA. Thanks Chris!
Appearance- Pours a medium shade of amber with just a touch more orange than the California single IPA version and about a finger of head. Head dies back fairly quickly on this very to some patching thin sheeting. A fair amount of beading carbonation to begin with but gradually dies down. Not much in the way of lacing however.
Smell- Much like the single IPA, a great citrusy nose. Huge notes of orange cream, bitter grapefruit rinds, and maybe even some pineapple here. Big fruits with little in the way of pine. Smells very good.
Taste- Starts off fruity, particularly heavy on the grapefruit rinds. More orange to follow up and again, some bready malt showing through, but not in a show stealing way. Finishes with bitter hop resins that, not surprisingly, are more evident than in the single IPA.
Mouthfeel/Drinkability- Mouthfeel is slick and creamy with enough carbonation to keep it moving. Drinkability is very good for a DIPA and again, the ABV won't kill you at 7.5% for a double IPA.
Overall, a very solid DIPA and something I'd be interested in getting more of. Interestingly though, I think I actually slightly preferred the California style IPA when compared within their style category. Very solid and recommended though.
05-30-2010 23:47:44 | More by boatshoes
3.73/5 rDev -7.7%
Clear apricot colored with streams of fine tiny bubbles rising up quickly to a beige firm cap of foam that slowly recedes. Inviting aroma of bright fresh tangerine hops.
Initial flavors of citrusy hops, morphing quickly to grapefruit and bitter orange rind. Piney notes in the finish. Firm bitterness offsetting the malt, a bit of a rough-edged finish. Full mouthfeel, but tending a bit toward slick, slight warming of the cheeks. Very good IIPA.
05-25-2013 21:05:39 | More by far333
Wachusett Larry from Wachusett Brewing Company
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After cloning the repository¶
After you cloned the repository (using
git clone <url>) you are ready to start creating a branch to start working.
Please check Repository Access to make sure you checked out all of the repositories.
data/ for example resides in its own repository.
Project structure¶
The game content can be divided into several distinct parts, like the
data/ directory, and some of its subdirectories. This is why there are several repositories, and a helper script to fetch and update them all. This is described in Repository Access under "Working with the helper script ./all"
When using the ssh protocol, the xonotic/ directory is skipped, so it's just: git.xonotic.org/xonotic.git
You can still use the
data/ directory as base for the game since darkplaces now supports
.pk3dir directories natively.
Creating a new branch¶
By convention, branches are usually called <yourname>/<branch>.
Before creating a branch, you first have to choose a base of your branch. Then you can create your branch:
Let's assume your name is
me, your branch will be called
feature1 and your base will be
There are several ways of creating a branch:
You can simply create it by issuing:
git branch me/feature1 master
This will create the branch locally, nothing else. It will not checkout the branch. You can do this now:
git checkout me/feature1
Another possibility would be to checkout your base, and then use
git checkout -b me/feature1. This is usually nice if you already are on your base branch because it is a single command.
In case you want to make it available publicly, the most efficient way would be to first push the base branch as your branch on the remote:
git push origin master:refs/heads/me/feature1 git branch --track me/feature1 origin/me/feature1 git checkout me/feature1
The reason for this are tracking branches.
Tracking branches¶
Whenever you are working with a branch that is available to the public, you want to know the state of your branch on the remote repository.
You can either do this manually by getting diffs and logs from
origin/me/feature1..me/feature1 using
git log origin/me/feature1..me/feature1 git diff origin/me/feature1..me/feature1
Or you make sure you have tracking branches.
This can be done by using
git branch --track ... to create the branch.
Making a non-tracking branch a tracking branch¶
Most of gits magic is done in the config file. A tracking branch simple has merge information in the config. If your branch is not a tracking one and you wish to make it one, you can either push it, then remove the local version, and use
git branch --track me/feature1 origin/me/feature1 to recreate it as a tracking one, or you add the necessary config lines:
git config branch.me/feature1.remote origin git config branch.me/feature1.merge refs/heads/me/feature1
Committing changes¶
After editing the code, you need to commit your changes. Since in git all your changes are local and you usually push to the repository after you added a set of changes, it is usually a good idea to make small commits with a good commit-message, instead of committing huge chunks of changes.
Some useful commands:
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git add file1 [file2...]
- To commit the files which have been added using
git add:
git commitor
git commit -m "message"
- To commit ALL changed files (without adding new files):
git commit -aor again:
git commit -am "message"
In git all your changes are local. This includes your commits! If you want your branch to be updated on the remote repository, you have to push it.
- Usually, you can push your changes doing:
git push me/feature1
- If your branch is not a tracking branch:
git push origin me/feature1or if you have an older git version you may have to do
git push origin me/feature1:refs/heads/me/feature1
Remember that
git revert creates a new commit which reverts the changes of the commit you are reverting.
This is important to avoid conflicts for others who pull from your branch.
If the change you are reverting is not yet pushed to any repository, you can also try to erase it from the history.
TODO: Add information about removing a commit from the history, and about how to remove the last commit by checkout out the previous one.
Merging and rebasing¶
In git you have two ways of combining two branches: You can either merge them, which does exactly what its name suggests: it merges the commits together. Or you can rebase the branch.
Rebasing means that all your changes will be put at the end. This works by first collecting and removing all your changes, then replacing your branch with the base branch, then applying all your changes to it. Whenever something failes to apply you'll be asked to fix it, and then issue a
git rebase --continue
- Merging master into me/feature1:
git checkout me/feature1 git merge master
- Merging some other branches into me/feature1:
git checkout me/feature1 git merge branch1 branch2 brnach3
- Rebasing my branch - you should only do this when the branch is not pushed to a remote repository regularly:
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After finishing the 2010 season dead last in pass defense, the Texans have bolstered their secondary with a pair of veterans, CB Jonathan Joseph and S Danieal Manning, both of whom should start from Day One.
Joseph, who spent his first five seasons in Cincinnati, reportedly received a five-year deal worth $48.75 million, with $23.5 million guaranteed.
Manning, who is also entering his sixth season after spending his first five with the Bears, reportedly signed a four-year, $20 million contract, including $9 million guaranteed.
The Texans were thought to be one of the teams in hot pursuit of free-agent CB Nnamdi Asomugha. But with Asomugha in contention to command upwards of $15 million annually, Houston elected to go with the cheaper Joseph, which allowed it to also sign Manning.
The PFW spin
These are two excellent signings by the Texans that address the club's two greatest needs. If Houston was one player away, I could see spending the extra cash on Asomugha. But because the club was looking to add two veteran starters in the secondary, first pulling the trigger on Joseph, who is nearly four years younger than Asomugha and an outstanding cornerback in his own right, makes a ton of sense.
Joseph will be a tremendous asset for new defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, who now can feel more comfortable dialing up the pressure with a big, fast cornerback who can match up against the opposition's No. 1 wideout in both man and zone coverage.
With one of the youngest defensive backfields in football, Joseph also becomes a mentor for the unit. Shortly after agreeing to terms with the Texans last night, Joseph told Houston Chronicle reporter and PFW correspondent John McClain, "I can't wait to get to Houston and be a leader in a young secondary."
The Texans will need all the help they can get trying to get the most out of 2010 first-rounder Kareem Jackson, who struggled mightily as a rookie but never lost confidence. The club's two rookie corners, Brandon Harris and Roc Carmichael, will also be beneficiaries of having a respected veteran like Joseph as a resource.
I have talked with some folks close to the team who felt the Texans made a mistake by allowing now Falcons CB Dunta Robinson to escape before last season. There is no question he was sorely missed in 2010, but signing Joseph, who is a better all-around player and two years younger than Robinson, should make Robinson an afterthought.
In the case of Manning, who I watched extensively during his time in Chicago, the name of the game for the Texans will be keeping things simple. Manning is a terrific physical athlete, possessing good range and coverage skills to go along with his solid tackling ability and willingness to put his hat on ball carriers. But his football IQ is questionable, with the speedy safety often appearing to be out of position in the past. The good news is that Phillips, whose defense isn't known for being too complex, has a knack for playing to his players' strengths. I expect him to get the most out of Manning and cornerback-turned-safety Glover Quin, who the club thinks has Pro Bowl potential. Phillips has preached the importance of having "twin safeties," meaning two guys who can cover and be physical. On paper at least, he's got them.
And let's not forget about Manning's dynamic return skills. I recently spoke to one league observer who said Manning is the best kick returner he has ever seen. He was quick to point out that former teammate Devin Hester, who is widely regarded as the best returnman in the history of the league, was included in that statement. With RB Steve Slaton likely to be traded before the season, and WR Jacoby Jones more apt at returning punts, Manning likely will be the Texans' kick returner in Week One.
It has been a very productive week for the Texans as far as accomplishing their goals. They have addressed their two greatest needs, in addition to re-signing three of their own top unrestricted free agents. The one remaining challenge facing the Texans is finding a way to retain All-Pro FB Vonta Leach, who wants to be the highest-paid fullback in football. If the Texans can somehow free up the cap space to make that happen, they will be in excellent shape to start training camp on Sunday.


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So you want to take up learning guitar but you're unsure if you should be playing right or left handed? Take a read through this article to hopefully find the answer to this tricky question!
Every day I waste at least 30 minutes correcting poor advice given by right handed players who think they know it all. It really is unbelievable the levels of sheer stupidity I see spouted by misinformed players. If you didn't own a Porsche would you give advice to someone wanting to find out what it's like to drive? No, you certainly would not! The same principle applies to guitar. Right handed players are in no position to be giving advice about playing guitar left handed.
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Should I Play Guitar Left Handed or Right Handed?
This is a simple question that you can only answer yourself. Do not let anyone try and tell you that one way is better than another because they are in no way qualified to tell you this. Every single person in this world is unique and will perform various tasks in the most easy and efficient manner to themselves.
How Do I Discover What Is Best For Me?
Stop what you are doing and play some air guitar for a second, don't think about it, just do it. Did you strum with your left or right hand? If you strummed with your left hand you should play left handed, and in the same way if you strummed with your right hand you should play right handed. Simple right? Another easy test is to watch how you clap your hands – the hand that does all (or most of) the movement is the hand that you should strum with. People often assume that your dominant hand should be performing the "more complex" fretting job – however I generally have found that this is not the case. In my opinion the picking hand needs more precise coordination than the fretting hand.
But Another Left Handed Person Told Me He Plays Right Handed
This person is most likely not a true left handed guitar player or has accepted some poor advice. As I mentioned above, different people do things different ways depending on how their brain is wired. For example I write with my left hand and play guitar that way too, but I use scissors with my right hand and shoot a bow that way also. Just because someone writes with their left hand doesn't automatically mean they are predisposed to playing guitar left handed as well.
I'm fairly active on Twitter and on a daily basis I see right handed people talking about how they play guitar left handed. Everyone is unique. As I said above, only you can decide which way you should play.
The Guy In Guitar Center Told Me Just To Learn Righty
Why do you think he's telling you this? If you buy a right handed guitar you are far more likely to go back to his store and buy more of his product because that is what probably 90%+ of his stock is. He may be too small minded to stock more than a handful of left handed guitars, but he does have the brainpower to deduce that he'll lose you as a potential repeat customer if he sells you a lefty. After all, are you likely to go back for a second look at his one black Strat copy in the corner? I think not. Bottom line – don't listen to the store clerks if they tell you this…as explained above, only you can decide to play right handed or left handed.
And another thing – SALES INCENTIVES. Sales staff receive bonuses for selling certain items over others and will not hesitate to make a quick buck rather than sell you the product you actually want.
They Also Told Me It's Impossible To Find A Left Handed Guitar!
Anyone who tells you this is in possession of an incredibly outdated point of view. This is 2014 not 1976, and this wondrous invention called the internet makes it absurdly easy to obtain almost any left handed guitar you could wish for.
Sure, there are far less options in general when it comes to choosing your guitars but this is a terrible reason to possibly hinder your learning over. I don't know about you, but I got into guitar because I loved the way it sounded, not because it looked cool. There are plenty of excellent left handed guitars available, and as the internet is making the world increasingly smaller the choice is only getting healthier. This year has seen increased left handed ranges from the bigger brands such as Gibson and Ibanez, and even companies who had ceased making lefty models (such as PRS) have started to resume at least limited productions. Things are looking increasingly peachy for the southpaw guitarist!
Isn't Learning Left Handed Harder?
This is another myth I see crop up on a daily basis. This idea is floating around purely because of misinformed right handed payers who think they are qualified to give advice on playing guitar left handed. It is in NO WAY harder to learn guitar left handed.
See my article on the Myths Surrounding Playing Left Handed Guitar
To sum up though! The only real difference is that chord diagrams are mirrored, but you'd have to be incredibly dim not to be able to read something as simple as this backwards. If you want to ensure you are reading them correctly, check out our left handed chord diagrams. Tabs are not backwards, learning materials are not backwards, and it makes no difference to a guitar teacher if you are left handed – in fact, many say that it is easier to teach a southpaw due to the Mirror Effect!
Will Playing Right Handed Hurt My Playing?
If you are a natural left handed guitar player then of course it will (eventually). If you want to advance beyond the basics and become the best player that you can be I strongly suggest you play the way your body feels the most comfortable with. Alternatively, if you only want to learn a few camp fire songs then sure, you can get away with playing the wrong way around. Most of us, who actually have some ambition would be unsatisfied with just settling for second best however.
To back up my point – Andy James gave an interview last month where he answered questions from fans. One of the questions was from a lefty who had chosen to play right handed guitar. After six years of practicing for six hours a day he could still only play his favorite band's songs at half speed. See the article here .. Andy James on Left Handed Guitar.
Over the years I have received countless emails and comments from people who have struggled (sometimes for years!) playing right handed, only to try out southpaw mode and suddenly have a complete epiphany. As if by magic everything falls in to place and they start progressing at a pace that they could only have dreamed about beforehand. Play the correct way around and reap the rewards!
Please don't feel that I am trying to push anyone to play guitar left handed. I am merely posting the facts because I am sick to death of reading the chicken scratch advice given to lefties on a daily basis. The bottom line is to play the way that feels natural to you, do not listen to anyone but YOUR OWN BODY. If you decide that you are a left handed guitar player then go for it!
Good luck, and feel free to leave a comment if you require any extra advice.


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Get College Students Involved with Autism Speaks U!
Are you a college student? Do you want to raise awareness about autism while gaining volunteer hours and experience for your resume? If so, join our team at Autism Speaks U to recruit students on your campus to host events benefiting our cause and to start a collegiate chapter. Become a Campus Ambassador at any college! You do not have to be close to an Autism Speaks office. It requires a time commitment of 3-5 hours per week for 3 months during the school year.
Watch our video below and click here for more information.
Autism Speaks U is a program designed to support college students in their awareness, advocacy and fundraising efforts. If you are interested in raising awareness on your college campus, visit www.AutismSpeaks.org/U.
11 Myths About Autism
You've probably heard lots of thoughts and ideas about autism, but we want to make sure you know what is true and what is false. Our Family Services and Science department put together 11 myths about autism to help put an end to any misconceptions. All of these are great for students to share with their classmates. If you're in college, get involved with Autism Speaks U, a program that supports college students in their awareness, advocacy and fundraising efforts.
1. Myth: People with autism don't want friends.
Truth: If someone in your class has autism, they probably struggle with social skills, which may make it difficult to interact with peers. They might seem shy or unfriendly, but that's just because he or she is unable communicate their desire for relationships the same way you do.
2. Myth: People with autism can't feel or express any emotion—happy or sad.
Truth: Autism doesn't make an individual unable to feel the emotions you feel, it just makes the person communicate emotions (and perceive your expressions) in different ways.
3. Myth: People with autism can't understand the emotions of others.
Truth: Autism often affects an individual's ability to understand unspoken interpersonal communication, so someone with autism might not detect sadness based solely on one's body language or sarcasm in one's tone of voice. But, when emotions are communicated more directly, people with autism are much more likely to feel empathy and compassion for others.
4. Myth: People with autism are intellectually disabled.
Truth: Often times, autism brings with it just as many exceptional abilities as limitations. Many people with autism have normal to high IQs and some may excel at math, music or another pursuit.
5. People with autism are just like Dustin Hoffman's character in Rain Man.
Truth: Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning its characteristics vary significantly from person to person. Knowing one person with autism means just that—knowing one person with autism. His or her capabilities and limitations are no indication of the capabilities and limitations of another person with autism.
6. Myth: People who display qualities that may be typical of a person with autism are just odd and will grow out of it.
Truth: Autism stems from biological conditions that affect brain development and, for many individuals, is a lifelong condition.
7. Myth: People with autism will have autism forever.
Truth: Recent research has shown that children with autism can make enough improvement after intensive early intervention to "test out" of the autism diagnosis. This is more evidence for the importance of addressing autism when the first signs appear.
8. Myth: Autism is just a brain disorder.
Truth: Research has shown that many people with autism also have gastro-intestinal disorders, food sensitivities, and many allergies.
9. Myth: Autism is caused by bad parenting.
Truth: In the 1950s, a theory called the "refrigerator mother hypothesis" arose suggesting that autism was caused by mothers who lacked emotional warmth. This has long been disproved.
10. Myth: The prevalence of autism has been steadily increasing for the last 40 years.
Truth: The rate of autism has increased by 600% in the last 20 years. In 1975, an estimated 1 in 1,500 had autism. In 2009, an estimated 1 in 110 had an autism spectrum disorder.
11. Myth: Therapies for people with autism are covered by insurance.
Truth: Most insurance companies exclude autism from the coverage plan and only half of the 50 states currently require coverage for treatments of autism spectrum disorders.
If you're interested in raising awareness in college, visit www.AutismSpeaks.org/U.
This Is Why I Speak
This guest post is by Autism Speaks staffer Kerry Magro. Kerry, an adult who has autism, is a graduate student at Seton Hall University, and is actively involved with our college program. Autism Speaks U is an initiative designed to support college students in their awareness, advocacy and fundraising efforts.
"My 5 year old son was just diagnosed with PDD-NOS and has no speech. Will he ever be able to speak?"
While the young mother stood before me in tears, I felt trapped; trapped because I couldn't tell her that everything was going to be alright.
When I look back at my life, that 6 year old boy, going into first grade with so much anger, and so many emotions, it was almost too much. I knew back then I was mad. I was lashing out because I didn't know how to communicate in an appropriate manner. That was almost 16 years ago. I was that 6 year old again. What would it take for her son to be able to speak one day? Would he be as lucky as me?
So, I surprised myself. I hugged her. I hugged this complete stranger for what probably ended up being 5 minutes. No words were said. I could only hear her sobbing and I almost joined her several times. I knew I couldn't answer her question, but by telling her about my journey, I could give her hope.
I reflected back to the journey that I had had led me to where I am today. The therapies, the special need classrooms, the accommodations, the hate, the ignorance, the awareness, the drama, the acceptance, the struggle, the tears, the heartache, the strength, the friends, my mom, my dad, and above all else the love that has made my journey worth every second.After we hugged I told her my story. I told her about that 6 year old boy and how he became who I was today. 15 minutes later tears of uncertainty had become tears of hope for not only her but for her son.
This is why I speak. Each time I share my story I pray that I'm making an impact on a parent, a family, a friend, etc. for the future of the autism movement. I may not be a scientist, or an expert in the field, I just know what it's like to grow up–and thrive with autism. So, if you have autism, especially those young adults out there who are trying to spread awareness at the college level or beyond, tell your story.
It's time for all of us to listen.
*I shared this story with my friend Laura Shumaker on her official website here as well. Thanks Everyone!*
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Autism Speaks U Chapter Spotlight: University of California, Irvine
This guest post is by Elizabeth Montiel and Lindsey Marco, two students who established the Autism Speaks U chapter at the University of California, Irvine. Autism Speaks U is a program designed to support college students in their awareness, advocacy and fundraising efforts.
My name is Elizabeth Montiel, I am currently a fourth-year Psychology major with a History double major, and founding President of the Autism Speaks U, UCI Chapter. My Sophomore year I took a psychology class in which one of the topics was autism. When the teacher asked students if they knew what autism was, I was appalled to see only a few hands raised. A few months later I mentioned to my friend Lindsey Marco that I wanted to start a chapter of Autism Speaks U on our campus because there was a serious lack of awareness. From the beginning she was very enthusiastic about starting the club. I remember her telling me, "I don't know much about autism, but its about time I learn." Since then we've been a dynamic duo working towards the goal of spreading Autism awareness to every corner of our campus.
My name is Lindsey Marco, I am a third-year Psychology major and founding Vice President of the chapter. Trying to start a club on a campus of 200+ clubs can be difficult and definitely disheartening. Students in their college state of mind are more focused on passing classes and preparing for their future. When clubs are tabling on campus it is easier to walk by and pretend to be on your cell phone rather than risk having to talk to someone for five minutes about why you should join their club. I was one of those people a year ago, focusing only on school work and friends. When clubs tried to get my attention I would ignore them as best I could. I never really found a club that I was passionate about or that was worthwhile of my time. But one day in class, Elizabeth approached me about her dream of starting an Autism Speaks U chapter on campus. The passion for the cause was clearly evident in her eyes. I had never met someone that truly focused and dedicated towards something. Needless to say I caught the fever. It is hard not to catch that passion and dedication when you are working with Elizabeth, her personal experiences and zeal to create awareness and change is truly inspiring. Now I find myself the person talking about why you should join our chapter, Autism Speaks U at UCI.
Our chapter is dedicated towards raising autism awareness on our campus and throughout Orange County, offering volunteer opportunities for members in the community so that they can work one on one with children with autism, providing speakers that are involved in the field of autism to educate and inspire, and fundraising for autism research. This year we have huge plans, as a new club last year our autism awareness week in April, Light it Up Blue was a success, but this year we plan on making it even bigger, making it impossible for a student on our campus to miss. Our Light it Up Blue campaign is planned for the first week of April.
It was amazing to see the overwhelming response we had to the "Go Blue for Autism Speaks U" Facebook photo contest, to see our club grow from two or three people to this amazing show of support from over 1,000. This club would be nothing without the support and passion of others on campus and in our community, we are proud to say that this club has a huge heart and passion that is never in short supply.
Our chapter is currently working with Spirit League, a sports organization for children with disabilities. Their organization provides an opportunity for children to play on a sports team just like other children their age at a pace that is attuned to their needs. Members that come back from Spirit League are hooked and cannot wait to return. Currently Spirit League is playing soccer, every Saturday you can see our members running along side children offering encouragement and keeping them involved. Other community service opportunities include the Friday Night Club, Groupo de Autismo Angeles, and we are currently in the process of finding more opportunities that we can get involved with in the community.
At the beginning we had a really hard time with establishing ourselves on our campus and finding the time to make everything happen. We faced many roadblocks like recruiting members, establishing strong community relations, and finding other student leaders that were dedicated to the success of the club. However, through passion and commitment we have been able to rise and now a year later we are stronger than ever. We have a passionate board of 14 people working with us now and as we prepare to attend our second Walk Now for Autism Speaks Orange County its amazing to see the difference that one year can make in our ability to raise a strong group of passionate student leaders.
For more information about Autism Speaks U and how you can get your campus involved, visit www.autismspeaks.org/U or email email@example.com.
11 Questions Students on the Spectrum Can Ask their College
This guest post is by Autism Speaks staffer Kerry Magro. Kerry, an adult who has autism, is a graduate student at Seton Hall University, and is actively involved with our college program. Autism Speaks U is an initiative designed to support college students in their awareness, advocacy and fundraising efforts.
Below are 11 questions students on the autism spectrum can ask their college/university.
1. As a college student affected by autism, what is one of the main things I need to know?
A big difference between college and high school is that in high school you generally have a structured plan for your accommodations called an "Individualized Education Program." However, in college that no longer exists, meaning you must advocate to your Disability Support Group on campus to receive your own accommodations
2. What are some accommodations I can receive in my classes?
Individuals on the spectrum receive accommodations only if they register with their Disability Support Group. They will then receive accommodations based on their needs. This can include extended time on tests, tape recorders for classes, individual note takers, etc.
3. Do I have to pay for accommodations?
Under The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, colleges are required to provide all learning disabled individuals with "reasonable accommodations." However, you should check the guidelines in regards to what is and what is not available on your campus.
4. Will faculty or fellow students be informed that I am on the autism spectrum?
Faculty members are not allowed to disclose any information about a student to others without consent from the student. However, students must register as a "disabled student" to receive accommodations – meaning your disability support group would be aware you have a disability. It is then up to you to inform your instructors.
5. Is on-campus living for me?
Accommodations can also factor into your living arrangements on campus which will give you opportunities for a safer environment, like a single room. Ask if your resident assistant will be made aware of your living situation, since he/she can be of help in an emergency.
6. Will tutoring be available for my courses?
Most colleges provide tutoring for all students, but it is important to learn about those services early on to see if it is available and if you need additional support.
7. Are there any restrictions on how many courses I can take?
Some disability support groups require you take less courses in your first few semesters of college to make for an easier transition.
8. Is there a club on campus that raises awareness about autism and provides social opportunities for students affected by autism?
Autism Speaks college program, Autism Speaks U, works with students across the county to start chapters that raise awareness and funds. Some also establish mentoring programs for students and youth on the autism spectrum. To see if a chapter exists on your campus, visit www.AutismSpeaks.org/U.
9. Will my professors have any previous training in educating individuals affected by autism?
There is no requirement at most college for professors to have education in teaching individuals with learning disabilities. You should be prepared to advocate for yourself when a situation deems itself appropriate to do so.
10. Will I be treated differently by fellow students because I have autism?
Like in any other situation where you are around people, there is the possibility of a lack of awareness on their part in dealing with people with learning disabilities. Therefore, spreading awareness is crucial for you and others affected by autism.
11. Is there anything on campus that focuses on post-college plans for individuals affected by autism?
Many colleges have a career program/center that focuses on helping you network with outside companies. You can also look under the Americans with Disabilities Act for information about job accommodations and workshops.
If you are interested in raising awareness on your college campus visit www.AutismSpeaks.org/U.
Autism Speaks U Spotlight: Virginia Tech Chapter President
This guest post is by Kaitlyn Whiton, a senior at Virginia Tech. She is the president of her school's Autism Speaks U chapter and is working to create a long lasting legacy on campus! Autism Speaks U is a program designed for college students who host awareness, advocacy and fundraising events, while supporting their local autism communities.
Autism was a word that most people had never heard of 20 years ago, when my younger brother, Freddy, was diagnosed. I cannot count how many times my friends would ask me why Freddy would hit himself, not talk to anyone, or only repeat the same lines from the same movies. By the age of 10, autism had already had a huge impact on my life and I knew I wanted to continue to help others, like my brother, grow to their fullest potential. Starting a chapter of Autism Speaks U at Virginia Tech was a perfect opportunity to not only give back, but also inspire others to be involved with a wonderful organization.
Even though this is only Autism Speaks U Virginia Tech's second semester on Hokie stomping ground, we have already made an impact in our community. Last semester we raffled off a football signed by coach, Frank Beamer and a basketball signed by coach, Seth Greenberg. This semester, our big fundraising event is going to be an awareness night at Hokie House, a local restaurant and bar, on Friday, November 4. During the event we are going to be raffling off themed baskets as an extra way to raise money.
Autism Speaks U Virginia Tech, unfortunately has a number of seniors who will be graduating in the spring. Luckily, we have found motivating and inspiring individuals who will continue the mission of Autism Speaks U in the Virginia Tech community. Our old executive board will help train the new executive board throughout the rest of the current semester and will be here to advise the new officers during the spring semester.
My dream would be to come back to Virginia Tech and attend a fundraiser executed by our predecessors. My goal this year is to inspire, motivate and educate the newest members of the executive board so that our organization continues for many years to come.
For more information about Autism Speaks U at Virginia Tech, contact the chapter president, Kaitlyn Whiton, at email@example.com.
GO BLUE for Autism Speaks U Photo Winners
College students from across the country have submitted amazing pictures for our GO BLUE for Autism Speaks U Facebook photo contest! Winners were chosen by the number of Facebook "likes," comments and creativity (how "blue" you could go!). Thank you to everyone who participated in this fun awareness campaign! The winners are as follows:
First Place: University of California, Irvine
Second Place: Appalachian State University
Third Place: University of California, Berkeley
Honorable Mentions: Each winner receives a $25 grant for their next Autism Speaks U event
To view all Go BLUE photos click here. Autism Speaks U will email photo winners about prize details.
Autism Speaks U is a program designed for college students who host awareness, advocacy and fundraising events, while supporting their local autism communities. If you are interested in raising awareness on your college campus, visit www.AutismSpeaks.org/U.
Autism Speaks U Spotlight: Cornell University Chapter President
This guest post is by Cynthia Vella, a junior at Cornell University. She is an Industrial and Labor Relations major as well as the founder and president of her school's Autism Speaks U chapter! Autism Speaks U is a program designed for college students who host awareness, advocacy and fundraising events, while supporting their local autism communities.
As President and Founder of Autism Speaks U at Cornell University, I feel strongly attached to the goals and values of our newly established club. With an uncle who is autistic, I have heard the struggles my mother and her family went through years ago.
Because of this, I decided Cornell needed to spread awareness about autism to it's own students. Gathering a few friends and meeting two more great board members along the way, the Autism Speaks U Cornell board has really come together to raise money and especially awareness around campus. Our university organizations have even reached out to help us promote our cause through various student organizations like Greek sororities, fraternities and Hillel. In our second semester on campus, we have expanded our club's initiatives and are planning a Dance-a-Thon called Dance Now for Autism Speaks U, which we hope will have a huge impact on Cornell.
While last semester was extremely successful, from earning funds through bake sales and through Greek life and Hillel events, this semester, the Autism Speaks U Cornell board has much planned to increase our presence on campus. While bake sales are always easy and fun fundraisers, we plan on holding our first annual Dance-a-Thon on October 22nd in one of our basketball courts with pre-sale tickets, refreshments, cookies, blue decorations, and giveaway t-shirts.
We are currently marketing the event around both the campus and Ithaca community through our school newspaper, media site, flyers and posters. We are also tabling at local dining halls and main libraries where there is a large traffic of students and faculty passing through. We want to reach out to different clubs such as A Cappella and dance groups.
Additionally, one of our board members, Conor Callahan, has teamed up with the Racker Center located in nearby Ithaca for our members to interact with local children affected by autism. We are excited to have this opportunity and plan to start doing smaller events like slumber parties in the spring semester. As our club continues expanding with almost 30 new members this fall, we have more and more great ideas to make the club more successful in our endeavors. New leaders stand out and our board welcomes more students to help raise funds and awareness. We are extremely excited to collaborate with our new members to make a difference in our community.
For more information about Autism Speaks U at Cornell University, contact the chapter president Cynthia Vella at firstname.lastname@example.com.
How Autism and Facebook Work
This guest post is by Autism Speaks staffer Kerry Magro. Kerry, an adult who has autism, is a graduate student at Seton Hall University. He started the club Student Disability Awareness on campus to help spread awareness and raise funds for those affected by autism. Autism Speaks U is a program designed for college students who host awareness, advocacy and fundraising events.
Oh the almighty power of social media. It all started for me my second semester of college. I went to a charity event near my hometown in Jersey City, New Jersey with a group of friends when someone asked me to "tag them" in a photo I took. I remember being slightly confused for a second until I was later introduced to the social networking tool of our generation called"Facebook." It was the hip new trend that would evolve the way I communicated forever.
These memories came back to me earlier this month when I received 3 emails from parents within one week about the advantages and disadvantages of their young individuals with autism using Facebook. In the end, like many experts say, face-to-face interaction never plays second fiddle to online communication, but I think that's easy for some to say when they are not referring to individuals with autism. I've been dealing with anxiety for years when it comes to face to face interaction. Between making enough eye contact, worrying about standing too close to someone, to having topics to discuss to avoid awkward silences, it in all essence becomes like a job, and that's not fun. It's a chore at times.
That's why I love Facebook. I can decide to communicate with people during my free time, and when I feel the most comfortable in doing so. Between adding friends, towards starting groups with friends, playing games, instant messaging, adding photos, it gives you a new outlet to I think the main thing to remember is that most things must come in moderation. Facebook can be as much as a confidence builder in helping individuals with autism as it can be a deterrent if it's over used (1-2 hours daily should be the max). That's the key. Autism and Facebook work because it is a communication building tool for youth. After time it should help encourage involvement off the web. As I've progressed through Facebook I've spent less and less time on it, in exchange for hanging out face-to-face.
What are your thoughts on the subject? Do you have a loved one with autism who is just starting out on Facebook? What are your concerns? I know there are also a lot of underlying issues (cyber bullying, procrastination, etc.), so as always feel free to email me or comment below with any questions!
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What Autism Means to Me: Natalie Davis
This guest post is by Natalie Davis, a senior at St. Olaf College in Minnesota majoring in chemistry. Natalie serves as Miss Minnesota 2011 and has adopted autism awareness as her pageant's service platform.
As I am sure is the case for most people who are touched by autism, I have always seen my disposition as the sibling of someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as both a blessing and a curse. When I was a child, I knew my brother Trevor was different. He spent hours silently lining up toy cars into perfect rows instead of playing with other kids. He didn't speak until he was 3, and he couldn't produce a full sentence until he was 7. Trevor seemed to be in his own little world, but he and I were connected.
Even though Trevor couldn't speak, I always knew what he needed. I was constantly on high alert regarding his emotions and any environmental factors that might upset him. For as long as I can remember, I have been his helper and protector. When kids bullied him, I quickly tried to explain, "He's special ed.," hoping they would have mercy. When he threw tantrums because he didn't want to do his schoolwork, I slyly suggested a game of "tutor" instead. I helped him cover his ears when the sound of a fire truck was too much for him to bear.
Things have always been harder for Trevor. I went to a prestigious private school; Trevor was in public school in special education. I was invited to countless birthday parties; Trevor wasn't invited to any. I was the star. I was the pageant queen, singer, athlete, and brilliant student. I seemed to have it all, but I had a brother who struggled.
Growing up with a brother who has ASD has not been easy. But when things get tough, my parents remind me to count my blessings. Despite his challenges, Trevor graduated from high school in the top 50% of his class, and he is currently a part-time student at St. Cloud State University. He plays piano, he is an excellent public speaker, and he is an Eagle Scout. His dream is to become a best-selling children's book author. Just because Trevor is different does not mean that he is less. Yes, he faces challenges that most individuals never have to face, but the fact that he has continually overcome many those challenges makes Trevor extraordinary.
Autism Speaks U is a program designed for college students who host awareness, advocacy and fundraising events, while supporting their local autism communities.If you are interested in raising awareness on your college campus visit www.AutismSpeaks.org/U.


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After BAM's complete retrospective this summer, godfather of American independent cinema John Cassavetes returns by popular demand. This series collects five of his greatest works, all screening in 35mm.
As a director, Cassavetes led his stable of fearless actors—Peter Falk, Ben Gazzara, Seymour Cassel, and, especially, wife Gena Rowlands—into hitherto uncharted cinematic territory, portraying raw human emotion with radical realism and penetrating insight. His films are guided not by conventional narrative technique, but by the rhythms and interiority of everyday life.
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Angela DeBoer
Assistant Professor, Horn
Assistant Professor of Horn at Middle Tennessee State University, Angela DeBoer is also active in the musical scene in and around Nashville having performed with the Nashville Symphony, Nashville Chamber Orchestra, Bowling Green (KY) Chamber Orchestra, Huntsville (AL) Symphony and the Nashville Opera as well as recording in the studios around Nashville. DeBoer is also an active chamber musician, performing chamber music as a member of the Stones River Chamber Players and the MTSU Faculty Brass and Woodwind Quintets including performances on the program "Live in Studio C" on Nashville Public Radio.
Prior to her work in Tennessee, DeBoer was a member of the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra and worked with the Tulsa Ballet and Tulsa Opera. She was also active in the freelance community in and around Chicago for many years, performing with ensembles such as the Milwaukee, Grant Park, Elgin, South Bend, Northwest Indiana, Duluth-Superior and Illinois Symphonies as well as with, Chicago Sinfonietta, Millar Brass Ensemble, Chicago Opera Theatre and the Illinois and Fort Wayne Philharmonics. She also spent several seasons as a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, the training orchestra for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, a group with which she also appeared as soloist. She has attended several competitive music festivals including Tanglewood, National Repertory Orchestra, National Orchestral Institute, Sarasota Music Festival and the Music Academy of the West. She was also a semi-finalist at the 2007 International Horn Competition of America.
DeBoer received her Bachelor of Music degree from DePaul University in Chicago, studied in the Orchestral Performance Program at the Manhattan School of Music and received her Master of Music from Northwestern University. Her primary teachers include Jonathan Boen, Gail Williams, David Krehbiel and Jerome Ashby.
She has been an active teacher, serving in the faculty of the Barthelmes Conservatory on Tulsa as well as maintaining a private studio in the Chicago area for several years. She taught lessons as a graduate assistant at Northwestern University and has presented masterclasses, instructional chamber music and solo performances in the public schools of Illinois, New York and Minnesota as well as in the City Colleges of Chicago and at the Amadeus Piano Festival.
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A native of Minnesota, DeBoer is a horse lover and enjoys all types of horse related disciplines, but none more than cross-country jumping (though she has yet to play the hunting horn while riding!). She enjoys many diverse activities including mountain biking in Colorado, camping in Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Northern Minnesota and has run in the Chicago Marathon.
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It wasn't until he made a third plea that the captain gave the order — moments before the ship rolled and tossed the crew into the water.
One member of the HMS Bounty's 16-person crew died, and the captain was never found after the ship sank 90 miles off Cape Hatteras during the October storm. The three-mast sailing ship was built for the 1962 film "Mutiny on the Bounty" starring Marlon Brando, and was featured in several other films over the years, including one of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies.
The vessel was traveling to its home port in Florida after touring the East Coast, including a stop in Gloucester for the Schooner Festival on Labor Day weekend.
A federal safety panel began hearing testimony in a Portsmouth hotel about what led to the sinking, with chief mate John Svendsen providing a detailed account of what happened in the days, hours and minutes leading up to the loss of the ship.
Svendsen said the ship was taking on water and had no power when it rolled over and sank. He also told investigators the captain didn't alert Coast Guard officials of the ship's deteriorating condition when he first suggested it, with Capt. Robin Walbridge choosing to focus on fixing failing generators instead. Svendsen disagreed with Walbridge on that decision, along with several others.


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Sanu is athletic, can contribute in the return game and can play the "Wildcat" role. At 6-1½ and 211 pounds, he needs to bulk up to avoid injury. You don't specialize working the middle in the NFL without taking shots week in and week out.
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International Volunteer Day held on 5 December provides the opportunity to recognise the contribution volunteers make in their local communities and in places around the world.
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The Rockets two-decade long injury bug is really starting to get annoying. Can anyone explain it?
Yao Ming attended the Grand Opening of his new downtown restaurant last night. And I somehow snuck may way onto the guest list!
The Rockets have not really been in the news lately. Which provides me with no interesting material to write about. Which sucks. So, here's a poll...
Please, I beg the sports media world to stop writing off Yao Ming as if he's retired or dead. The dude will be back. And quite possibly stronger than ever.
Yao has confirmed that he will undergo surgery (as you might remember, one of his options was simply to continue his current treatment). However, Yao doesn't know what type of surgery he'll have. That decision will determine whether or not he's out for an entire year or simply a few months.
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Yao's foot not healing. Uh oh. Please let this be a conspiracy to trick the Chinese government. Please.
Yao Ming is out for the playoffs. Again. The Rockets' season will join him on the sidelines shortly.
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We had the best time taking this cooking class!!! The instructor was amazing and lots of fun. This was one of our favorite and most memorable activities in Paris!! I would highly recommend that all visitors take a class at Patisserie a la Carte!!!
Doing what: Pastry and Dessert Course in Paris
Jacki S
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We enjoyed the tour and going to places we wouldn't have found by ourselves. The food was delicious and after the tour we decided to leisurely revisit all the wonderful places again. The places we visited were all very delicious, good quality and well worth visiting. There were only three of us on the tour which meant we were able to ask many questions about food. Our tour guide was a local herself and knew Paris and food...when we visit again we were like to do another tour with the company...
Doing what: Paris Food Walking Tour: Gourmet French Food
This was SOOO much fun. I would highly recommend this to everyone that wants to try something different in Paris. My husband and I did this together. It was so much fun to watch him slam and bang the puff pastry dough into shape, since he doesn't ever do any of the cooking. Once we got there, we saw that she offers several other cooking classes- all in ENGLISH- and all looked to be amazing. I wanted to take more of her classes while we were there, but she is super popular and was all booked up. We made Nepoleon's, Palmier's, apple turnovers and the cream for the Nepoleon's. It was fantastic. Definitely book this tour
Doing what: Pastry and Dessert Course in Paris
Our tour guide, Myriam, was really nice and knowledgeable. The food we got to experience was fantastic and it was nice to see a part of Paris that many tourists don't get to see.
Doing what: Paris Chocolate and Pastry Food Tour
An absolute must! If you want to immerse yourself and really experience delicious food and Parisian culture, let yourself be guided through this amazing experience.
Doing what: Paris Food Tour: Small-Group Gourmet Experience with Charcuterie, Pastries, Lunch and Wine Tasting
My wife and I had an incredible experience! Our cooking class began with an amazing trip to the local markets and ended with an fun and insightful cooking class and delicious meal. Chef Frederic was so enjoyable and his cooking studio was great to work in. This was definitely the highlight of our visit to Paris! This exceptional experience that is a MUST DO for food lovers!
Doing what: Small-Group French Cooking Class in Paris
Carol (our guide) was fantastic. Passionate, very informative and knowledgable. We gained so much from this tour -and were given some priceless recommendations. For those interested in some history on eating in Paris, and a "foodies" insight this tour in worth the time and money.
Doing what: Paris Food Walking Tour: Gourmet French Food
This was a wonderful tour--Stefan, our guide was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and attentive to the needs and questions of our group. We would definitely recommend it for visitors to Paris, not only for the wonderful food and wine, but for the very interesting tour of the Latin Quarter that Stefan provided to us.
Doing what: Paris Food Walking Tour: Gourmet French Food
Chef Fred was fantastic and such a great host. We had a small group of 4 for our class and he made us all feel part of the process plus we got to eat some yummy macaroons aswell as taking a box home :)
Chef Fred gave us some great insights into French cooking not only for how to make macaroons! This tour made our time in Paris special and I would do another cooking class with Chef Fred tomorrow!
Doing what: Learn How To Make French Macaroons in Paris
Excellent tour in the food and market area of the 12th A. Alexandra our guide was informative and spoke excellent English. Nice easy pace, wonderful being able to sample all the fresh foods , cheeses, seafood, pastries , fruit and wines etc. Really came away quite full which we were not expecting. A good way to find out how to shop economically in Paris.
Doing what: Small-Group Gourmet Food and Market Tour of the Bastille District in Paris
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This tour was one of the highlights of our stay in Paris - great eye candy for foodies. The wine, cheese, and chocolates tasted were all exceptional. Though we walked through the outdoor and indoor markets, I also really enjoyed the shops in the surrounding area. David was an amazing guide with fantastic recommendations. After the tour, we stayed in the area and took his advice and tried the steak tartare at a local bistro and it was delicious, and afterward we walked back to a bakery that David showed us at the beginning of our tour, and enjoyed coffee and the most delicious pastries. It was a great way to spend a 1/2 day.
Doing what: Small-Group Marché d'Aligre Food Walking Tour in Paris
Highly recommend this gourmet dinner and wine pairing. So professional and knowledgeable. We missed a train and they still worked to get us in. Fabulous atmosphere and wonderful food and wine. Great experience--a must do while in Paris!
Doing what: French Gourmet Cuisine: Dinner and Wine Pairings at a Paris Wine Cellar
Our dinner was amazing! We were coming from a suburb of Paris and ran into some trouble with the Metro, so we were about 45 minutes late. No worries -- they were happy to accomodate us and never made us feel rushed. We were given a choice between the fish option or the meat option -- the entire meal was a blind tasting -- and it was wonderful. The wine pairings were delicious and very generous. We even met the winemaker for one of our wines. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and explained all about our food, as well as our wine. Our group of 10 had a wonderful time -- what a great way to start our Paris adventures.
Doing what: French Gourmet Cuisine: Dinner and Wine Pairings at a Paris Wine Cellar
What a wonderful way to learn about the "French daily cultures".
Alexandra was very informative,and answered allour questions. Great selection of food items to taste,
And the wine was lovely that I drank with a friend, back at my apartment.
Will look for another walking food tasting tour , in another area of Paris , next vacatui
Doing what: Small-Group Gourmet Food and Market Tour of the Bastille District in Paris
I would recommend Dominique and his cooking skills to everyone!! I was not sure what to expect since the classs was in his home. No Worries, it was like cooking with an old friend who happened to have amazing skills and knowledge about food, cooking and Paris that was happily passed on. It is a must do when traveling to Paris, it connections you to the food and culture in a way that you can't imagine.!!
Doing what: Paris Cooking Class: French Christmas Menu
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Mutants & Masterminds GM Kit Art TourVisitors to the Atomic Think Tank have already seen the fantastic artwork gracing the banner at the top of the page. It was created by the Imaginary Friends studio to grace the front of the screen in the upcoming M&M GM Kit and Quickstart Character Generator.
Now, let's take a look at how the artwork developed over the last couple of months.
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Art Description
As usual, we started with the art description, here's how it went:
This is classic "heroes and villains charge each other illustration" so popular on comic books covers. I'd prefer the heroes to be on the left and the villains on the right. The background is split in two, on the heroes' side it's bright and sunny, but then as we move to the right, towards the villains, the sky looks more stormy and threatening the farther we go. In the sky, between the clear, sunny sky on the heroes' side and the dark stormy side of the villains' side, put the skeletal, glowing face of Omega looking down on the battle below. The head/face should be disembodied and surrounded by more crackling energy.
Then I went on describe the heroes and villains to include in the image and what they were doing. That would take up a lot of space, so I'm not going to include it, but you get the idea of what I described by looking at the image anyway. One of the things I wanted to make sure to do was include some of the Freedom City characters alongside the Emerald City characters. It was important to Steve and I to get across the idea that these two cities exist in the same world and even though we're spending a lot of time on Emerald City, we haven't abandoned Freedom City. I think the final image gets that across in a spectacular fashion.
The Art!
Here's the first sketch they sent.
It's already looking awesome and this is only the first sketch! Even so, we had a couple of comments: first, Kid Robot's head looked a bit blocky, and second, we noticed there weren't very many women, so we proposed a change. Next sketch, please....
Here we see Captain Thunder replaced by Princess and Stratos replaced by Madame Macabre. Kid Robot's head has changed a bit and Lady Liberty has moved a tad to the left and she's picked up a flagpole from somewhere. Overall, it looks great, so it's on to coloring!
It's always weird to see an image only partially finished, but the parts on the far left that are done look amazing! I was really blown away by the style and direction the piece was headed and excited to see the next step! And here it is!
All right! I love the way the heroes are looking! Steve and I ask for a dragon to be added to Dragoneye's shirt and a lightning-like effect to be added to Johnny Rocket, but otherwise It's really coming along. Oh, and it's nice to see they remembered to make Cosmo blue. But what about the villains....
There we go! The roughly blocked in bits of color give a good sense of what they're going to look like when finished--and the couple of villains that are already done look great! You'll also notice the skull-like face in the clouds has changed size and position; that's because the artist noticed that it wasn't aligned with the center of the image and moved it around to correct that. It looks good to me!
Bam! Just like that they send us the final piece! The villains are finished, well-defined, and have all their energy effects around them. Wow, talk about blown away! Steve, Hal, and I (as well as everyone else at Green Ronin) geeked out about this image quite a bit! We really didn't have any major comments at this point. They'd included everything we asked for and produced a truly amazing piece of art we hope you're all excited to see on the GM screen!
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Now that we have the art, we can soon go to press with the GM screen and the quickstart character generator that goes with it. You should see that particular product on your store shelves within the next couple of months (as long as overseas shipping doesn't throw us for a loop). For now, you can enjoy these images and the banner at the top of the Atomic Think Tank.
Thanks for giving this a read and we hope you enjoy the art!
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CATEGORIES MoviesThis is a preview of our set visit to the upcoming James Bond film, "Skyfall." Check back Monday for the full report, including interviews with Daniel Craig, Judi Dench and Javier Bardem.
There's the call of action, people stop moving around to gaze at the monitor and all around is silence... except for the sound of Daniel Craig walking through a London underground tunnel and taking aim at Javier Bardem. Bardem is half-way up a ladder and, you would think, an easy target. But nonetheless, dialogue ensues. I'm at Pinewood Studios, 20 miles west of London, deep in the British countryside. It's where Nicole 'n' Tom holed up for the interminable "Eyes Wide Shut" production. Before that, the "Carry On" films had their home here. And most recently, it provided a trip down memory lane for "My Week With Marilyn." But the one enduring force to have seen this lot come and go is the pillar of Pinewood, James Bond, and he's back, filming "Skyfall," the 23rd outing for 007. After the long-drawn-out forced down-tools of MGM's business affairs, it's very much business as usual here on the lot. The set is enormous, not including the abandoned Japanese city, complete with tattered statue of a forgotten hero -- which looks like it weighs a ton... misleadingly. Inside, there's a London tube carriage hanging halfway off the wall, ready to do some damage once Craig and Bardem, all blond and incongruous in a police uniform, have stopped hurting each other. Nearby, a half-built helicopter waits. Through another door, and we're in Shanghai -- a casino, to be precise. The ornate carvings on the balconies were made in China and all shipped over to be reconstructed, apparently. The hammering will have to stop this weekend when filming starts in here. For one day, two at max. And then the set will be broken down. It's a lot of work for a few minutes of plot. Ah yes, the plot. Well, the stars are all doing their best to keep everything under wraps, but no one off screen is as good a poker player as James Bond, unfortunately.


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A babysitter has been indicted for murder in the death of a 13-month-old boy.
The Hamilton County grand jury indicted Marquita Burch for murder, two counts of endangering children, involuntary manslaughter, tampering with evidence and abuse of a corpse in the death of William Cunningham.
According to the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office, Burch failed to seek medical treatment for Cunningham after she inflicted injury on him. The Hamilton County Coroner said that prompt medical treatment may have saved Cunningham's life.
Burch's original charges will be dismissed as they are now consolidated with her new charges.
Investigators say Burch was friends with Cunningham's mother and had been babysitting him for several weeks in her home. The child was injured on May 22 and died the next day. Burch put the child in a garbage bag after he died, and took him to her cousin's house on Friday, May 25. She then reported the child missing to police in Covington.
Covington Police started a massive search for the supposedly missing baby. On May 26, Cincinnati Police recovered the baby's body in the cousin's home.
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