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He's a longtime restaurateur and showman, but 85-year-old Eppie Johnson is likely best known these days for his long-running, if not quirky, triathlon.
Featuring run, bike and kayak legs along the American River Parkway, Eppie's Great Race, entering its 40th year, attracts more than 2,000 participants annually, including a cadre of hard-core devotees.
Recently, a woman who sends the race a check each year for $1,000 told Johnson: "I kind of stole something from you. I put the Eppie's logo on my husband's grave."
Replied Johnson with a chuckle, "Well, I have the same thing going on my gravestone."
More and more, Johnson has begun making end-of-an-era comments, with oblique references about lingering health issues.
Still energetic and engaged in planning the annual race, the tall, white-haired Johnson has begun to talk about stepping away from it Eppie's without Eppie.
He doesn't go into detail about what ails him, saying only, "I'm tired and I've had a couple of operations."
Though the event owns the rights to the name "The Great Race," everyone calls it simply "Eppie's," as in, "Are you doing Eppie's this year?"
That's a question no one has to ask John Weed, 60, an accomplished kayaker who has participated in the race "37 times so far," he said.
When he competes in this year's race on July 20, Weed will surpass the consecutive streak held by Bill Griffith, who died of a heart attack in 2012 while napping after paddling his canoe on the American River.
Weed's motivation goes beyond record breaking, however. His father, Leonard Weed, died of cancer in 2002 at age 79, wearing an Eppie's "Great Race" T-shirt. The former clergyman at Folsom State Prison competed in the Great Race several times. When Johnson heard, he was so moved he renamed the Family Division of the race the Leonard Weed division.
"It's like the local Olympics," Weed said when asked to explain his passion for the race. "It's the bragging rights until next year, the camaraderie, the friendliness of the competition."
Eppie's is an unusual triathlon not only because the kayak replaces the swim but because it attracts an unusually broad array of skill levels.
You're just as likely to find joggers and folks who ride three-speed commuter bikes as college-scholarship runners and participants atop $10,000 time trial bikes.
There's also a variety of ways to race you can do all three legs or be part of a three-person team that divvies up the run (5.82 miles), bike (12.5 miles) and paddle (6.35 miles).
Johnson himself started the race 40 years ago because he was an avid kayaker. He participated in the race the first 30 years and continues to work on organizing and fundraising efforts throughout the year.
The race, which has year-round office space on Howe Avenue, has a small staff, an organizing committee and 800 volunteers.
The Great Race has raised $1 million for the county-run Therapeutic Recreation Services, which offers activities for those with physical and mental disabilities.
"This race is important to me, but it has also become a fabric of the community," said Johnson, who once owned 16 restaurants but is no longer in the business. "It's hard to put into words. Maybe it's my legacy."
Longtime volunteers say the race is in good hands for the years ahead. Johnson has handed off many of the day-to-day duties to his son, George E. Johnson.
Still, few can imagine the race without the lanky, charismatic and ubiquitous founder.
"Eppie is getting older, but he is still so engaged," said Will Kempton, former director of the State Department of Transportation and a longtime volunteer who served as co-director of the race for 10 years.
"I find it hard to believe that he won't be around for a number of additional years," Kempton said. "But while Eppie is certainly the spirit of the race and his engagement is always such an interesting part of the effort, there is a committee and a volunteer group in place that will be able to pick up where Eppie leaves off."
Referring to the race, which he has competed in more than a half-dozen times, Kempton added, "It's family. It's tradition. It's something I think is very positive for Sacramento."
One of Johnson's many creative ideas was to have a so-called "Great Team" made up of local celebrities, politicians and business people selected by Johnson to set a target time each year.
The Great Team this year is composed of Jeff vonKaenal of the Sacramento News & Review, Jared Goyette of Sacramento Press and Marsha Arnold, a registered nurse. The designated Ironman is Tony Whittaker, a commercial real estate broker, and the Ironwoman is Tamara Berg, a KCRA weather anchor.
At the 10th Eppie's, Illa Collin, a member of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, arrived at her Great Team event on a Schwinn cruiser with a basket on the front. The gears? She didn't know how to shift them.
"Oh God, it had the basket, the comfort seat, the whole works," Collin recalled with a laugh. "Eppie tells people about that bike all the time."
Collin says she and other supervisors always looked forward to Johnson's annual presentation of funds the Great Race raised for Therapeutic Recreation Services.
One year, he donned an outlandish superhero costume. Another time, he wrote the check on the side of a canoe. And just a few weeks back, Johnson presented a check to the Board of Supervisors that made the total fundraising effort through four decades of the Great Race $1 million.
"He has meant a lot to this community," Collin said. "He has a lot of showmanship and a tremendous ability to talk people into doing things they never would have done before."
40th Annual Eppie's Great Race
When: 8 a.m. July 20
Where: American River Parkway
What: A triathlon featuring a 5.82-mile run, 12.5-mile bike ride and 6.35-mile kayak or canoe trip. There are various age groups and team categories.
Information: www.eppiesgreatrace.org
Call The Bee's Blair Anthony Robertson, (916) 321-1099. Follow him on Twitter @Blarob.
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A Florida man who was driving a tractor trailer carrying zebras, camels, llamas and ponies was charged by in connection with a rush-hour crash on Interstate 516.
The tractor trailer with eight circus animals inside detached from the cab and overturned, according to Savannah-Chatham Metro Police. The wreck shut down the eastbound lanes of the interstate between the exit and entrance ramps to Veterans Parkway for more than five hours.
Police said Michael K. Ramos of Riverview, Fla., was charged with driving too fast for conditions and failure to maintain the lane of traffic. Georgia State Troopers charged him with having an improper class license.
He first struck a sign and guardrail with the Kenworth truck on the right side of the highway, dislodging the trailer and then coming to a rest on top of the guard rail, according to police.
Savannah firefighters had to use equipment to remove retaining inside the trailer to get two of the animals out.
Southside EMS technicians treated a llama's nose and another llama's foot. The two llamas, two zebras, two ponies and two camels, were transferred to another trailer.
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U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson is being honored as a friend to the animals.
Johnson, whose district includes parts of Norcross and Lilburn, received the Legislative Leader award from the Humane Society of the United States during a luncheon Wednesday.
"Rep. Johnson has been an important voice for enhancing animal protection in federal law," said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the group. "We're grateful to him for taking the lead and drawing attention to these vital concerns."
As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Johnson worked on adding language to an appropriations bill encouraging the Secretary of Defense to develop alternatives to the use of live animals in battlefield trauma training, a press release said.
"Studies show that animals physically feel pain, just like humans," Johnson said. "How we treat animals reflects our values as a society and stewardship of the planet. We must do all we can to treat animals with respect and kindness, and defeat animal cruelty wherever we can."
The congressman announced Wednesday he would cosponsor a bill to prohibit the use of animals in live combat trauma injury and chemical and biological training.
Political Notebook appears in the Thursday and Sunday editions of the Gwinnett Daily Post.
Camie Young can be reached via email at email@example.com.
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SEABROOK -- A Hampton woman accused of selling the powerful narcotic fentanyl to 19-year-old Darriean Hess hours before the local teen slammed into bicyclists on a Route 1A bridge last weekend killing two and injuring two others, was ordered held on $10,000 cash or bond by a judge yesterday.
The arraignment of Cindy Sheppard, 48, who faced numerous drug-related charges, has led to a number of questions regarding her connection with the teen. And still unanswered is whether Hess was under the influence of fentanyl, a potent drug medically used for anesthesia or management of extreme pain, when she struck the bicyclists.
Hess was arrested Tuesday and charged with two counts each of negligent homicide and second degree assault. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of seven years in jail and fines up to $4,000, per charge. Bail was set at $50,000 cash or surety. Hess was not charged with driving under the influence of drugs but police obtained a blood sample from her following the crash.
Yesterday, prosecutors revealed that Hess was staying overnight at Sheppard's Hampton Beach apartment, located close to the bridge. At some point during the night, Hess purchased the fentanyl -- an addictive drug sometimes sold illegally for recreational use. It has affects similar to heroin.
At about 12:45 a.m. Saturday, Sheppard allegedly gave Hess the keys to a 2002 Honda Civic and allowed her to drive knowing she didn't have a license. Hess was pulled over for going 59 mph in a 30 mph zone a few minutes later and told police she didn't have a license.
The officer who stopped Hess gave her a summons, and told her that she had to have someone come and pick up the car. It was Sheppard -- a double amputee whose legs are amputated below the knees -- who came.
Asked how Sheppard was able to drive the car, County Attorney Jim Reams said the traffic stop happened yards away from her home.
About eight hours later, Hess got behind the wheel of the same car and drove over the bridge, where police say she struck the bicyclists.
Flanked by public attorney Neil Reardon at her arraignment yesterday, Sheppard kept her eyes firmly on the camera as police prosecutor Steve Champey asked Judge Mark Weaver for $10,000 cash bail. Reardon called Champey's request excessive saying that Sheppard was a double amputee having lost both legs below the knee and was not a flight risk.
"It certainly would be difficult for her to physically run away, that's for sure," Reardon stated.
Champey didn't dispute Reardon's claim that Sheppard wasn't a flight risk. But Champey pointed out that Sheppard was already out on bail for a Sept. 5th charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. Sheppard, seated in a wheelchair, remained silent for most of the arraignment but thanked Weaver shortly before she was wheeled off camera. A probable cause hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 9, at 11 a.m.
After Sheppard's arraignment, Champey told a group of reporters he couldn't comment on the case but did say that investigators are still determining whether Hess had been under the influence of Fentanyl at the time of the crash.
Hours after her arraignment at Seabrook Circuit Court, Sheppard was arraigned at Rockingham County Superior Court on seven drug related charges related to her early September arrest. According to Reams, the charges were all drug-related and involved three counts of possession and four counts of intent to distribute. The drugs involved include heroin, cocaine, marijuana and prescription drugs. She is being held on $25,000 cash or bond for those charges, according to Reams.
In a related development yesterday, police issued a summons to Scott Martin, 19, of Lafayette Road, Seabrook, the fiance of Hess, for allowing an improper person to operate a motor vehicle, a violation-level offense. He is due to appear at Seabrook Circuit Court on Oct. 23.
According to police, the 2002 Honda Civic operated by Hess at the time of the crash is registered to Martin.
Pamela Wells, 60, of South Hamilton, and Elise Bouchard, 52, of Danvers, were killed in the accident which took place on the Underwood Memorial Bridge around 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Uwe Uhmeyer, 60, of Essex, and Margo Heigh, 54, of Danvers, were both injured and transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. The four riders were taking part in an annual bicycle race which this year featured almost 1,200 bikers.


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SAN ANGELO, Texas - * Angelo State University track athlete Chrystal Ruiz, who has been named South Central All-Region in four events. Other Rambelles earning all-region honors were Lexi Brooks, Kelsey Coffman, Jaylen Rodgers, Theresa Sue and Summer Sutherland.
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Wow! This is one of the best 11c sport routes I've ever done with wild sequences on very interesting stone. This line starts just right (about 8 feet) of the prominent dihedral where The Stranger is located. 4 crux sections with 11ish moves await above. Start directly under the bolt to get the first hard move, a slab maneuver with tricky feet. You can also start a bit easier (10ish) by starting slightly right and then leaning left to clip. The next difficulty is encountered at the third bolt - thin feet and hands to gain a jug. Now for the real fun and the real crux - around bolt 5 you hit a steep roof with an extremely wild and somewhat dynamic sequence(Hint - heel hook left). Burl on through to a good rest under a massive huecoed roof. From here, climb out the roof almost horizontally for about 20 feet on huge huecoes. Use long slings to avoid rope drag. The final crux is exiting this roof - pumpy but juggy. It shares an anchor with The Stranger. This has a beautiful setting and great crux sequences - plus unique stone and well-considered bolting - 3 stars for sure. Good job by Tod and Nate.
About 14 bolts to anchors - use a 60m cord.
It is important to be discrete when accessing the Wild West/West Bank or Mickey Mouse from the Plainview area. First, don't park at the Plainview railroad crossing. This is because it is a lot more obvious to sensitive residents that you are in the area and painfully obvious that you are walking on the tracks. It is much better to park a couple of hundred yards below the crossing on the last left hand switchback and walk due west through the Open Space to access the tracks beyond the maintenance yard and out of sight. It's also less obvious that you're climbing as a lot of people come to this area to walk their dogs along the roadway, etc. Second, don't walk through the tunnel to get to the West Bank, Ridge One, etc. A well marked trail leads around the tunnel and it only takes about five minutes more than walking through the tunnel. This track has a lot more traffic than in years past with sometimes several trains per hour. There have been a lot of problems here before, so keep a low profile. Also, the route poster was not paid nor compensated for his endorsement of this route.
This route is pretty fun, but the above description doesn't really describe the questionable nature of the rock in places, especially at the crux at bolt 5. The undercling/enormous flake you're yarding (and presumably heel-hooking on) is "really" hollow. Apparently, it's solid, but I had to hang there a bit before I trusted it. It's big, and it coming off would be Bad for you and those below. I ended up going right so I didn't have to pull really hard on it. Also, the huecoed upper roof is indeed fun, but gritty--a couple of feet ground off when I moved on them. Your belayer should be aware.
The flake at the overhang is quite hollow, and the route is too close to the Fornicator which is the natural line.
This route feels really forced. It's too close to the far superior Fornicator, and the bolts on the crumbly finish guide you on a pretty contrived path. The block at the crux is an accident waiting to happen. You have to yard on it pretty hard, and it was noticibly shifting/flexing. The developers may want to consider removing the bolts through this section so that it follows the crux part of Fornicator.
It's a great route with a variety of different types of moves. Did not feel squeezed to me. Yes, the flake at crux sounds hollow but it was solid even with me pulling on it really hard.


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Paperback/Children's S -- Chocolate Fever.
Tales and Legends to Read Together
J 398.2/Aar – Borreguita and the Coyote.
J 398.2/And – The Princess and the Pea.
J 398.2/Bre – The Mitten.
J 398.2/Bro – Stone Soup.
J 398.2/Cum – Ananse and the Lizard.
J 398.2/Dee – Martina, the Beautiful Cockroach.
J 398.2/Dem – One Grain of Rice.
J 398.2/Hon – Two of Everything.
J 398.2/Kaj – Peacock's Pride.
J 398.2/McD – Zomo the Rabbit.
J 398.2/Mah – The Seven Chinese Brothers.
J 398.2/Mar – Red Riding Hood.
J 398.2/San – Fa Mulan.
J 398.2/Sou – No Dinner! The Story of the Old Woman and the Pumpkin.
J 398.2/You – Sons of the Dragon King.
J 398.2/Zel – Rapunzel.
J 398.22/Kel – Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett.
J 398.22/Kel – Paul Bunyan.
J 398.22/ Les – John Henry.
J 398.24/Bur - Mouse & Lion.
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TEMPE, Ariz. -- A body spotted by joggers in the Tempe Canal earlier this month finally has been identified.
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said the cause of death for Bennie B. Spencer, 59, is pending the results of toxicology tests.
Joggers called 911 on Jan. 3 after seeing the body in the canal.
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At this point in the super hero tentpole sweepstakes of 2011, Kenneth Branagh has his work cut out for him and is playing catch up. When the venerable director was first announced as the helmer for Marvel's live-action adaptation of their Asgardian hero "Thor," many of us discerning filmgoers presumed Branagh was going to class up the joint in a big, big, way.
Fast forward to almost two years later and of the four super hero films hitting in 2011, two of them being Marvel Films properties, "Thor" definitely is on the lower end of the spectrum while "X-Men: First Class" is sitting prettiest, "Captain America: The First Avenger" is looking far better than expected and the goofy looking "Green Lantern" is running a distant third.
From what we've seen so far, Branagh's been going for camp, the costumes look like a strange mix of steam-punk and sci-fi and the Shakespearian mien we hoped he would bring to the proceedings seem to be sorely lacking. From interviews so far, Branagh seems to demonstrate that he's not taking things too seriously and "Thor" is inherently campy, and while this is true, it looks silly enough on its own so a more solemn tone might help.
So this new version? Well, it centers on what feels like the beginning of the film and the earthbound parts of the story starring Natalie Portman, Kat Dennings, Stellan Skarsgard and of course, Thor himself, played by Chris Hemsworth. The comedy in the trailer is well...not terrible, but a little strange. The second half gets all special-effects-y and elaborate with CGI. Anyhow, see for yourself below.
Starring Chris Hemsworth as the Asgardian hero, Natalie Portman as the love interest (which feels out of place so far), Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Anthony Hopkins as Odin, plus Rene Russo, Jaimie Alexander, Ray Stevenson, Josh Dallas, Tadanobu Asano, Idris Elba, Clark Gregg, and Colm Feore, "Thor" hits theaters on May 6th, 2011. We're not against it, it's definitely an improvement from what we've seen, but we're not exactly convinced either. Could be OK. Let's hope so, we're certainly not asking a lot from it at this point.
Jessica | February 19, 2011 4:24 AM
All I have to say to Hollyweird is this better be good. . Sometimes they suprise me and sometimes they make me say how the hell did that film get made? And why are those people getting paid all that money? Ugh just gross. I feel like I need to be paid with some of the films I have been forced to see. I will never get those moments back. hahaha
I do hope Thor is good.
Kim | February 19, 2011 4:18 AM
I think this looks good. I remember when I first saw the trailer my friend said shit is that Brad Pitt? haha I can't wait to see it. Chris Memsworth is so good-looking I really just want to stare at him. ;)
Edward Davis | February 18, 2011 10:26 AM
Well, maybe for you nerds. But like anyone with a semblance of taste, sorry.
X-men is looking #1.
the rest are far behind.
geep | February 18, 2011 10:22 AM
"X-Men First Class is sitting prettiest? Are you kidding me?
That entire movie is getting laughs and worries left and right. It's still shooting, and it comes out in four months.
Thor has an epic sense of scale, a great cast, effects that look spectacular, and most of all it looks to be balancing a sense of fun and adventure.
Fourth place in this summer's comic movie lineup? I think not."
completely agree. That x-men movie is the same stuff we've seen three times already too. At least Green Lantern will be bring the space epic, captain america is a period movie. Then thor, idk about thor, but x-men is by far the least interesting looking.
fassbender is the only interesting looking part
Hickspy | February 18, 2011 8:51 AM
X-Men First Class is sitting prettiest? Are you kidding me?
That entire movie is getting laughs and worries left and right. It's still shooting, and it comes out in four months.
Thor has an epic sense of scale, a great cast, effects that look spectacular, and most of all it looks to be balancing a sense of fun and adventure.
Fourth place in this summer's comic movie lineup? I think not.
Daniel | February 18, 2011 8:48 AM
Count me in the "this looks fun" camp.
Stephen M | February 18, 2011 4:38 AM
I'm feeling bullish on this movie. Probably going to be kinda goofy, but still looks fun. As rotch said, reminds me of the first Iron Man.
John | February 18, 2011 3:55 AM
The wrong Skarsgaard is in this movie. And why does Hemsworth still sound Australian? Yikes.
will | February 18, 2011 3:46 AM
I thought it looked wonderful. The humor was great, and the movie seems to have a huge sense of scale. I can't wait to see it.
Paul | February 18, 2011 2:37 AM
All I can think about after watching that trailer is...
If the world is going to end I would want a Dr. Pepper.
Oliver Lyttelton | February 18, 2011 2:19 AM
Bang on, Cory. I think we need to start a collection to buy Kenneth Branagh a tripod with three legs of equal length.
Maki | February 18, 2011 2:03 AM
I like, like, like this trailer. Can't wait to see the movie! :))
Cory Everett | February 18, 2011 2:01 AM
Whoa on the dutch angles overload.
wray | February 18, 2011 1:16 AM
Chris Hemsworth acting is starting to make Orlando Bloom and Hayden Christensen seem like Marlon Brando in comparison. Was this really the best guy they could find (or afford)?
Alex | February 18, 2011 12:57 AM
I am extremely concerned about Chris Hemsworth's performance in this. I am not feelin him at all.
Chase | February 18, 2011 12:55 AM
I swear, I really hope Chris Hemsworth is not the future of acting in Hollywod. No wonder this movie had so many reshoots.
KitCon | February 18, 2011 12:40 AM
Brad Pitt ca. Seven Years in Tibet but not as good looking
rotch | February 18, 2011 12:39 AM
Call me crazy, but I love this. Tone reminds me to the original IronMan trailer. Humor feels natural, unforced. Actors comfortable. Not so campy.


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Today is called Independence Day, to celebrate freedom for America and all who live in this country. Maybe nobody knows the cost of that freedom better than a 90-year-old widow by the name of Kathleen Cooper.
In the living room of her Rock Hill retirement home apartment, surrounded by American flags, is a flagpole. The flag on it is the Catawba Chapter flag of Prisoner of War survivors. Attached to the pole are 31 hand-embroidered sashes with names of the late troops from York, Chester and Lancaster counties who had their freedom taken away. The wives who waited for those prisoners, and have died, have embroidered sashes, too.
These people knew what freedom and what Independence Day means, said Kathleen Cooper. They all gave part of their lives for it. Or all of their lives for it.
The name James Cooper is on a sash. Lancasters James Cooper died in 2008, at age 90. He and Kathleen had been married since 1938. He enlisted in the Army at age 26, during World War II. He left his wife for the other love of his life.
His country.
But in 1945, after almost two straight years of infantry and hand-to-hand combat in France, Belgium and Germany where James Cooper had to kill so much to survive as part of a unit with the 3rd Infantry called the Blue and White Devils because of their ferocity, he was captured. For 95 days in captivity, he was marched by the Nazis.
They starved him, they broke him, said his wife, Kathleen. Finally, they were liberated. But I didnt know that then. We all thought he was dead.
Back in South Carolina, the family had received a telegram months before, stating James Cooper was missing in action.
James T. Cooper, a tough farm boy of 156 pounds when he enlisted, muscles all over the place working at the Springs textile mill in Lancaster, weighed 73 pounds when he was freed.
There were no computers, no cell phones in those days. Country people didnt have regular phones either. Kathleen Cooper only found out her husband was alive when he showed up back in Lancaster alive. From the bus station in town to the farm, more than 10 miles, James Cooper walked back to his life.
James Cooper, a father of four children, a husband, was never the same after all that killing he had to do, all the brutality he endured as a prisoner. He was disabled in the place that mattered most his mind.
His nerves were shot, he couldnt work, he would just fall out, fall over, said Kathleen Cooper. He never recovered from the war.
For decades, Kathleen and her husband worked with prisoners of war, and their families, mostly from World War II. There are a few of them still around. One of them is Pete Wylie from Chester. After almost three full years of combat, Wylie was captured and for four months was marched, starved and stuck in a German prison camp. He ate nothing but a few rotten potatoes.
Pete Wylie, 88 now, knows what freedom means.
It means a lot, this holiday July the 4th, Wylie said. Freedom is one of those things you sure know when you dont have it. I treasure it.
Wylie was able to come back and live a long and productive life. He is not done living it, either.
James Cooper is gone, yet his wife, Kathleen, will not let the memory of him or others fade away. That POW flag she has, and those sashes she paid big money to have done by hand, will be donated this summer to the museum housed at the refurbished historic Lancaster County Courthouse.
My husband, he lived a long life, but truth is he gave his life for his country because of what he had to go through, Kathleen Cooper said. He lost his freedom, so that others would be free.
Today, on July 4, Independence Day, Pete Wylie said he will stay home and watch the country celebrate. His health is not great.
Kathleen Cooper at 90 will look at television and around Rock Hill and see Americans expressing the joys of freedom. She will look at the wall and see the pictures of her husband, and the plaques on the wall, and know that July 4 is a holiday the world envies because of her husband and other POWs like him.
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Fatality Fest: Sci-fi, horror stars come to West Palm Beach
By Larry Aydlette
It's Fatality Fest, which is subtitled "Conventions to Die For," and is the first in a series of fan conventions being put on by ADA Management Group and Fatality Films. The convention is being co-run by Scott Spiegel, who co-wrote "Evil Dead II" and helped produce the "Hostel" horror film series, as well as acting in numerous Sam Raimi films.
It will be held June 7-9 at the downtown hotel, where fans of slasher movies, sci-fi films and horror flicks (many dressed in their favorite ghoulish garb) are being invited to buy goods, listen to celebrity panels, watch films and hold workshops on their favorite genres. Convention organizers anticipate about 2,000 attendees.
And look out CityPlace: Mellow Mushroom is holding a pre-convention "Zombie Walk" on the afternoon of June 7.
Andrea Albin, a journalist-turned-talent manager, is putting on the convention. In an interview with dailydead.com, she said she got the idea after seeing other horror conventions run improperly. "We have a couple great names that we think will draw big crowds."
In fact, a veritable A-list of B-movie stars is planned for the convention. according to the convention's web site. Listed as scheduled to appear:
*Ernie Hudson of "Ghostbusters."
*Butch Patrick, who played Eddie Munster on the '60s TV show, "The Munsters."
*Dee Wallace of "The Howling" and other films.
*Horror film TV host and author Joe Bob Briggs.
*Christopher Judge of the sci-fi series "Stargate SG-1."
Character actors from films such as "Twilight: The Breaking Dawn Saga," "I Spit On Your Grave," "Saw II," "Halloween," "Mad Max II" and "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" are also expected to attend.
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News about Labor Day, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
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Sep. 3, 2013
Residents of Newtown, Conn, where 20 children and 6 adults were massacred at Sandy Hook Elementary School, does its best to be respectful of the tragedy while grasping for normalcy at its Labor Day parade MORE
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Editorial holds it is impossible not to feel the changing of the seasons around Labor Day; suggests Labor Day has nothing to do with rhythms of nature, but offers an opportunity to stand back and consider the ebb and flow of the world. MORE
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A Labor Day Labor Forgot to Celebrate
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The First Celebration of Labor
Of all the holidays on the American calendar, Labor Day is the only one whose origins have what might be called a socially didactic quality.September 3, 2001 opinionEditorial
Holiday on Monday: Labor Day
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Five years into an economic recovery in which corporate profits have surged, the number and quality of jobs are still lagging badly, as are wages and salaries.
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In New Jersey, Making Labor Day Less Laborious
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Extra Week of Summer Break? Time to Panic
When Rosh Hashana comes early and the school year starts a week late as a result, New York parents have been known to panic and quickly make plans to fill the gap.
September 4, 2013, Wednesday
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Newtown Shows It's Moving Forward, in Step
The Connecticut town where 20 children and 6 adults were massacred did its best to be respectful of the tragedy while grasping for normalcy at its Labor Day parade.
September 3, 2013, Tuesday
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September 3, 2013, Tuesday
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September 2, 2013, Monday
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A portrait of the American worker, 2012.
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A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.PT2M29S http://www.canberratimes.com.au/action/externalEmbeddedPlayer?id=d-2yuyi 620 349 December 6, 2013
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Playing real-life characters isn't something that comes naturally to Naomie Harris. The British actress was familiar to fans of the Pirates of the Caribbean series well before James Bond came calling in his latest outing, Skyfall, and has seemed more focused on the fantastical, or at least the fictional. But with her latest role, she is suddenly playing one of the most divisive figures of the late 20th century. Harris is suitably fired up, on and off screen.
I don't have much freedom in terms of what roles I get offered. The freedom I have is in what I choose. I always choose strong women.
When we meet at the Dubai International Film Festival, Harris has just flown in from London and the British premiere of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. During the screening, news came in of the former South African president's death. The timing felt eerie. The night became an impromptu tribute of sorts to the man who helped eradicate apartheid from his troubled nation.
Power couple: Idris Elba and Naomie Harris as Nelson and Winnie Mandela.
Harris, 37, calls it a numbing experience. But she points to the film's earlier unveiling in Johannesburg as a true test of her abilities to read Winnie Mandela correctly, far from the headlines that famously demonised her.
"It was nerve-wracking," Harris says. "All the Mandela family, the nieces and nephews, all turned out, as well as those who'd been imprisoned with him. It was a lot of pressure. These people were all there. There was complete silence when the movie was being shown. People were really affected. Winnie was crying. I had one of the Mandela nieces sob in my arms. It was intense."
Harris met Winnie Mandela during pre-production of the film, and was told to "just tell the truth". The London-born actor spent hours watching news footage, met those who knew the Mandelas, and read copious amounts (including Nelson Mandela's autobiography, upon which the film is based) before she felt confident to portray the former first lady of South Africa.
Heart of the matter: Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela, statesman.
What she discovered surprised her. "She was a huge part of keeping his memory alive while he was in prison for 27 years," Harris says. "She was at the heart of the Free Nelson Mandela campaign. She was also, as we know, a huge part of the Soweto youth uprisings.
"What was really difficult for Winnie was that she was so integral to these two movements: the free Nelson Mandela campaign, the anti-apartheid movement. When Nelson came out of prison, she was sidelined, and expected to go back to being almost the wife, to stand in Nelson Mandela's shadow, when for so long she had been standing in her own light, and leading a movement in effect. I think that was really difficult for her."
Harris dismisses the notion that Nelson Mandela, or his former wife (the pair divorced in 1996), were either saints or demons. Both achieved extraordinary things during a tumultuous period in their nation's history. It took Harris six months to feel "released" from the character, something that "wasn't pleasant". Winnie and the family are said to approve of her exhaustive work on screen.
"It was nerve-wracking": Naomie Harris. Photo: Getty Images
Her performance in the film, alongside fellow British actor Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela, is testament to the hours she put in. Harris is extraordinary, managing to navigate and articulate a radically shifting personality as Winnie ages from 21 to 57. Were the current awards race not so crowded, both she and Elba would surely have been in the running for Oscar attention.
Harris began acting on television, aged nine, in the British sci-fi series The Tomorrow People. Schooling and further education later kept her away. Then, in 2002, she was cast as an unknown in the zombie thriller 28 Days Later. She thanks its director for all that has come since.
"Danny Boyle is the reason why I'm here today. He gave me the very start of my career, with 28 Days Later, when I'd just left drama school, and didn't really have any credits to my name. And he also cast me in Frankenstein, at the National [Theatre of Great Britain], which is how I got Bond, because [Skyfall director] Sam Mendes came to see it with Debbie McWilliams, who cast all the Bond movies. So I'll always work with Danny, no matter what it is. Even,'' she laughs, ''if I am playing a bimbo.''
Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela in custody.
Joking aside, Harris is very serious about her work – and clear about what she will and won't do. Michael Mann wanted her to strip for a sex scene with co-star Jamie Foxx in 2005's Miami Vice (she refused, she says, so Mann was forced to use a body double). On the other hand, playing Moneypenny in the revitalised Bond franchise appealed because the lady who once fawned over Agent 007 had now been firmly recast as a thoroughly modern woman.
"[The producers] wanted to make her a modern character, someone that women and audiences can identify with and look up to," she says. "That's what I've always strived to do, in terms of my choices. I don't have much freedom in terms of what roles I get offered. The freedom I have is in what I choose. I always choose strong women. Those are the women I was brought up with, that I admire and respect."
Harris grew up in a single-parent family after her father walked out while she was a child. Her Jamaican-born mother went on to become a successful screenwriter (for BBC TV's EastEnders), lending her daughter a work ethic far removed from the trappings of celebrity. The actress is currently in a steady relationship, although she won't discuss the man concerned. But she seems genuinely happy. Which begs the inevitable question: what next?
"I've always wanted to do a period drama," she says. "I wrote a dissertation while I was at university about black people in 18th-century Britain. And I'm a huge fan of Jane Austen. So I'd love to be in a Jane Austen-esque film that reflects that period of time, when there were a lot of black people in Britain. After that, who knows?"
Six of the best: leaders on screen
Gandhi (1982)
Sir Richard Attenborough's epic biopic awoke a generation and garnered 11 Oscar nominations, winning eight, including best actor for Ben Kingsley, for his era-defining performance as the spiritual leader of British-ruled India.
Nixon (1995)
Oliver Stone's dramatisation of notorious former US president Richard Nixon and his fall from grace wasn't without its critics but delivered a superb lead turn from Anthony Hopkins, who inhabited the man in a way few others have done before or since.
Downfall (2004)
Almost a decade before the disastrous Diana, filmmaker Oliver Hirschbiegel delivered this tense WWII drama about the last 10 days of Adolf Hitler. Swiss actor Bruno Ganz inhabited the doomed fuehrer with an intensity so compelling it led to a spate of viral videos, lampooning one of his most brutal monologues.
The Queen (2006)
Philomena director Stephen Frears hit pay dirt with this glorious ode to Elizabeth II, as played by Dame Helen Mirren. Presenting a human side to the usually austere royal family helped soften her subjects' often-bumpy relationship with their monarch. Mirren won the best actress Oscar for her efforts, dedicating her win to her Queen. A nation applauded.
The Last King of Scotland (2006)
Kevin Macdonald's engrossing look at one of the most bizarre figures of the past century provided a career-defining role for Forest Whitaker, who lent the figure of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin the enormity it required. Whitaker won the best actor Oscar.
Patton (1970)
Franklin J. Shaffner's landmark biopic helped educate a nation about US General George S. Patton, the controversial World War II tank commander. Played with incomparable gusto by the great George C.Scott, the film - a game-changer for its no-holds-barred view of a man relieved of his war duties - is preserved in the US Library of Congress for historical importance.


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Quiet place/ tip -- we were on deck 7 and saw these doors near the stairs going outside on deck so went to check them out-- each time we went outside on the deck it was virtually empty -- starboard side saw a few people playing shuffle board and on the port side is the running track. The outside deck goes most of the length of the ship. Life boats block most of the view - but in the center there is a section without lifeboats you have a great view of the ocean. **Also a good way to get from one end of the ship to the other without having to walk through the casino or shops --
We got a mini suite on the 10th deck, not too far from the elevator on the starboard side. I was amazed at all the storage -- we didn't even use close to all of it. All across the top above the tv is storage -- we had 3 closets. bottom across the tv is all storage. Above the sink -- there are several shelves, the mirror/medicine cabinet opens with more shelving and below the sink there were several drawers including a drawer for dirty towels. There are a few towel hooks along the shower area. Also storage behind the couch (and we learned this on the info channel) -- there are storage bins under the couch. We put our luggage under the beds. The balcony was much bigger then I expected -- compared to Pride of America it seemed wider and deeper. Even next to each bed are small shelves. You can also press the light button on the phone to turn off the screen at night (there is an info channel on the tv that describes info about the cabin). Didn't see many people from the balcony - talked to our nice neighbors a few times- but not many people were out on the balcony around us for most of the cruise
Would recommend you bring a multi plug/outlet-- as there are only two US plugs under the counter under thr tv and another plug that looks like a European type plug
Also didn't mind the bathroom setup at all -- maybe because we read mixed reviews we were expecting it to be worse. We had a bathtub and I want to warn people who have mobility issues that it's hard to climb in/out -- if that's an issue, make sure you have a shower -- as the bathtub is pretty high to climb over. (I took plenty of pictures -- but will post those later)
Toilet isn't bad either -- both the bathtub and toilet have frosted glass walls that close off and the curtain separates this area with the rest of the cabin. You have plenty of room to move around. No problem with the sink either. Our couch was next to the sink, beds were closer to the balcony which we had requested to be separated.
The rooms seem very quiet/pretty soundproof - never really heard our neighbors and I think once heard some loud people in the hallway late at night.
Arrived about 10:15am -- we wanted to arrive early to board early and try to get posh club/deck passes -- which we did and totally worth it. Thanks to the recommendations on this board. We arrived with guests still departing outside. We ended up being in boarding group 2 -- and thanks to other cruise critic members I knew exactly how to get to the Guest Services desk (walked through the casino to the escalators). Yea! -- we got posh passes. They are $59 for the week and even if you use them once it's worth it. Although we used them multiple times
Posh Pass/deck:, saw the wrong deck at first. If you go to the deck 18 above the buffet it's open to the everyone -- on the starboard side and if you walk towards the front of the ship -- there is a section with similar seating as posh that I think is also open to everyone. That same deck also has deck chairs that aren't used much at all too
To get to the posh deck -- the easiest is to use the glass elevator near the pool deck and buffet. While facing the pool -- the elevator to use is on the right (don't be thrown by the sign saying Haven)-- you need to insert your key card to access the elevator and then you have to insert your key again to access the 18th deck. Very quiet up there -- not very crowded and your own bar. I think you can enter from the other side of the 18th deck and you have to insert your key card, but this is the easiest way. You can also use the stairs and then open the door to the posh area with your keycard. You are also given pink plastic bracelets you are supposed to wear while up there.
Went to the Taste Restaurant to eat lunch the day we boarded -- very quiet and calm to eat at without the chaos of the buffet on the day we leave -- we had a window view and watched people board. I had the shrimp and salmon salad sandwich which was really good
Sunday we met up with the Cruise Critic Roll Call at 11am. Alot of the officers from the crew came and introduced themselves. Thanks to those who set this up, really appreciate it. Met a nice couple at our table -- and also participated in the gift exchange
Ate at the buffet for breakfast and then at Taste again for lunch. I had booked a massage for that afternoon and went to that. The massage was a bit more rough then I liked but good. Only thing I didn't like is the person tried to push the fitness/exercise facility they had after reading my health evaluation form I filled out. I really wanted to tell him I was there for a massage and that's it, but I was polite just said I wasn't interested
We attended the Second City Comedy that evening. Thought it was ok -- sometimes not too funny, good it was free.
Monday: used the Posh deck for a couple hours -- Virtually empty up there, while seeing almost all the pool deck chairs below being used or saved by towels was so glad we had posh passes. There is also a deck above with the same chairs (although no umbrellas) you can use too - and from there you can look into the Haven courtyard
Went to the talk on the Breakaway (the new ship coming soon) and ate lunch at O'Sheehans Pub -- had bar/pub type food.
Despite over 4000 people, never seemed crowded, elevators only were crowded on the day we left which was obvious.
Had booked a pedicure that afternoon and wasn't impressed. The technician tried to sell me some facial stuff -- tried to tell me my eyes were puffy and said she'd give me free stuff and put it on my eyes, then tried to sell me the stuff -- I wanted to tell her I was there for a pedicure not a facial. But was nice and just said I wasn't interested. I'm sure they are told to try and sell the products. Then she shorted me at least 5 minutes, probably a few minutes more, and when I questioned her -- she said I arrive early (which I did) but even with that -- it was still probably 5-8 minutes short. She did deduct my price but acted like it was my fault
Ate dinner at the buffet -- there are so many choices at the buffet we ate there the rest of the week.
Saw the Blue Man Group that evening. Kinda odd -- I can see how the kids liked it -- some gross stuff the kids at certain age liked. Don't think I'd pay to see it on land but it was ok
Thursday: we had signed up a couple days earlier to take a Behind the Scenes Tour -- it was $55 and worth it. Really interesting, was at 10:00am and lasted just over 2 hrs. We learned about the behind the scenes of the entertainment, went to the Main galley and got a tour. They even make all their own bread, and got samples of some of the desserts. Also saw the provisions area -- went to the refrigerators and freezers where the food is stored (that's why the recommend long sleeves). Went to the area where the environmental systems are and learned about how they do that with the trash and waste. Went to the main laundry area. Glad to hear they only changed the sheets once a week (unless requested to do more often). Ended at the bridge viewing room. Definitely recommend you sign up for this tour.
Saw Legends in Concert that evening which was great.


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Jonathan's interest in technology blossomed when his family purchased their first computer: an Apple IIe. He has remained a technology enthusiast over the years and still gets excited when he encounters a new gadget or computer program. While he is fascinated by the technical aspects of computers and electronics, his main interest focuses on the social impact of technology. Whether he's defending human rights in the digital landscape or examining the mating habits of professional gamers, Jonathan is sure to have a strong opinion -- and he's not afraid to share it. You can find Jonathan on Twitter at @TechStuffHSW and on Facebook at the official TechStuff page.
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by Jonathan Strickland | May 1, 2013
Last year, Chris and I did a TechStuff episode about Facebook's IPO and the controversy surrounding it. Facebook's opening stock price during its IPO was $38 per share. In theory, a company's stock price should reflect the value (and potential value) of that company. You take the number of shares that exist, multiply it by the share price and you've got a rough estimate of a company's value. In Facebook's case, that value amounted to a whopping $16 billion. But questions about Facebook's real value began to pop up shortly after the IPO and that's where we run into trouble.
James Cameron Donates Deepsea Challenger to Science
by Jonathan Strickland | April 29, 2013
Nearly two years ago, I recorded an episode of TechStuff with Chris Pollette about deep sea explorations (you can click this link to listen to it). We talked about the barriers to deep sea exploration and the technology needed to overcome those barriers. We also talked a bit about James Cameron, award-winning filmmaker and a man who is intensely fascinated by the underwater world. Now, Cameron is donating his phenomenal submarine to science.
Is this what a Google smartwatch would look like?
by Jonathan Strickland | April 29, 2013
The folks over at T3 did something really interesting. They took all the rumors swirling around about Google producing a smartwatch. Then they took into consideration the design elements found in Google's Nexus line of products (smartphones and tablets). From that information, T3 created a mock up of what the watch might look like. They included a basic, compressed version of Google's Android operating system and the Nexus branding. There's a video behind the jump.
Malware Forces Your Computer Into The Bitcoin Mines
by Jonathan Strickland | April 8, 2013
If Spielberg and Lucas were to remake Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and set it in present day, our intrepid hero might be attempting to free thousands of computers rather than children from enslavement. According to ZDNet, Internet security firm Kaspersky Labs discovered some malicious code — aka malware — out in the wild that forces computers to mine for bitcoins. So what does that actually mean?
Disney Turns The Death Star Onto LucasArts
by Jonathan Strickland | April 3, 2013
Jason Schreier of Kotaku wrote about it earlier today — Disney has shut down the LucasArts division of LucasFilm. According to an unnamed source, about 150 people lost their jobs this morning as a result. All projects in development, like the gritty bounty hunter game Star Wars 1313, are dead. While the name LucasArts will remain, Disney is concentrating solely on licensing out the LucasArts properties rather than developing games in house.
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by Jonathan Strickland | April 3, 2013
I typed in the title for this blog post and immediately thought, "That sounds like a roleplaying game for a particular niche audience." And now I want to play it. But the reason I wrote that title is because Amazon.com has announced in a press release that it is extending its AutoRip service to purchases of eligible vinyl records. Audiophiles rejoice!
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In part one of this series, I talked about the questions you should ask yourself before you buy a tablet. I left one question out — purely by accident — but it's a doozy. Do you want to be able to connect to the Internet with your tablet no matter where you are? If so, you'll need a tablet with a receiver that lets you connect to cell towers. That also means you'll probably need to sign a contract with a cell service provider to get access to the network.
Just a few years ago, tablet computers were something only early adopters and professionals in the medical industry owned. But innovation in the design and marketing of tablets has led to an explosion in the consumer marketplace. There are plenty of options to choose from, with different sizes, styles and features to meet the needs and budgets of just about anyone.
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Highlights from the 2013 season
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The players show some of the moves they like to bring to the game to add a little flair.
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Jordan Woolums and Tori Keller recap two wins and are joined by a special guest
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December 28 2011
Annual Basketball Classic set for Dec. 29th
Annual Basketball Classic set for Dec. 29th
1985 Boys Basketball team to be inducted in Hall of Fame
The annual Lyman Classic Basketball Tournament will be held Thursday, Dec. 29 at the Lyman Gardens starting at 1:00 pm.
Prior to the start of the last game of the night, scheduled for 7:00 pm, Lyman will induct the 1985 Boys' Basketball Team into the LHS Athletic Hall of Fame; including the following team members, Leeland Leichtnam, Jeff Schoenhard, Dolley Shroyer, John Brost, Keith Moore, Todd Volmer, Garrett Mohr, Dan Donovan, Don Hupp, Scott Rabern, Steve Rabern, Jason Cox, and Cooper Garnos. In addition, Garnos and Moore will be inducted individually.
The 1985 Basketball team defeated Salem in the Championship game at the State B Tournament in Sioux Falls 55 to 52 to claim the title. The 1985 Team was the second team to earn the Class B title in the history of boys basketball at Lyman.
Basketball action starts at 1:00 pm and runs throughout the day.
1:00 pm Boys Lyman JV vs. Kakoka JV
2:30 pm Girls Lyman vs. Kadoka
4:00 pm Lower Brule vs. Kadoka
5:30pm Sunshine Bible vs. New Underwood
7:00 pm Lyman vs. South Central
- Booster Club hosts kick off
- Market features sunflower blooms and more
- Kennebec to celebrate Lake Byre; DayTriathlon set for Saturday
- Pool season comes to an end
- Hoping for a favorable nod from the judge
- Reminiscing at school reunions
- New Lutheran pastor arrives in Presho.
- Lyman and Presho alumni meet this weekend
- School board welcomes new superintendent
- Celebrating Independence, Statehood Vivian style
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TFC Billy Gregory
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Kentucky State Police
Post 15, Columbia
(270) 384-4796
Click here to e-mail TFC Billy Gregory
Fatal House Fire in Russell County
Date of News Release: 03/21/2013
(Jabez, KY) -- At 12:48AM CST Kentucky State Police, Post 15, Columbia received a call for assistance from the Faubush Fire Department reference a body that was discovered in a structure fire. Units responded to 159 McClendon Road in Nancy, KY. Upon arrival units discovered the body of 50 year old, Porter Cain deceased in his home. At this time the cause of the fire is undetermined. No foul play is suspected. The death remains under investigation by Detective Ricky Brooks and Arson Investigator Alex Wesley. An autopsy was scheduled by the Russell County Coroner for today to determine the cause of death.


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Now i need the QListWidget show the picture of the background ,how should i do?
Now i need the QListWidget show the picture of the background ,how should i do?
Yes ,
You can do it ,
Try this different style for doing that, Use the below link :
And use the motif style for doing that..
Best regards,
thanks for your reply
but actually i don't konw how to do also.
i want to insert an image to show my problem ,but i don't konw how to insert .what a pity!
i do want to know why the style is related to QListWidget's transparent
I want the QListWidgetItem at the right part transparent so that the background picture can be shown. How should i do? thanks
Last edited by tfjy2008; 2010-05-26 at 10:03.
There is an example of customizing
QListView (for the QListWidget it's being the same)
property of your interest is background-image
You should apply these style-sheet rules with QApplication::setStyleSheet() or QWidget::setStyleSheet()
Check out also this thread also


text: More controversy swirling around Des Moines native and two-time Olympian Lolo Jones. There are reports that Jones allegedly punched the stepdaughter of Tony Carlino, the former head of team USA, over the weekend in a Lake Placid, N.Y., bar. Deadspin reported that the incident took place at 1 A.M. Saturday at Roomers night club in Lake Placid, where Jones is training with hopes of making the 2014 Olympic Bobsled team. USA Bobsledding is investigating the incident.


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It was the UFC debut for both men, and it was a performance that thrilled the fans but also showed that both fighters have some limitations.
"I'm a little tired," Herman said as he gasped for air afterward. "I was just trying to land something."
Einemo is a great submission grappler who wanted to take the fight to the ground, and Herman did a good job in the early going of avoiding takedown attempts and staying on his feet. But when Herman threw a body kick midway through the first round, Einemo caught it and put Herman on his back. From there Einemo easily transitioned from half guard to side control, but Herman did a great job of getting back to his feet without taking much damage.
Early in the second round Einemo started hurting Herman with punches to the face, and as Herman backed away it appeared that Einemo would go in for the kill. But Herman did a great job of slowing Einemo's progress down, and eventually it was Herman who hurt Einemo with big knees and bigger punches to the face, knocking Einemo down and repeatedly bashing his face until the referee stepped in to stop the fight.
Herman improves to 21-2 in his MMA career, and he could develop into a solid member of the UFC's heavyweight division. Einemo falls to 6-2, and this might have been both his first and last fight in the UFC. At age 35, Einemo can't take many more brawls like this one.


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The Des Moines Register has officially endorsed Romney for president. Now, three more of Iowa's biggest newspapers are following suit. The Cedar Rapids Gazette, the Sioux City Journal, and the Quad City Times have all given their support to Romney.
The Dispatch-Rock Island Argus announced it will be supporting Illinois Congressman Bobby Schilling.
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