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Election day may not be until Tuesday, but a record number of Iowans have already voted. So far, more than 613,000 ballots have been cast in the state, breaking the 2008 record of 545,000. The wave of early voting has its perks but comes with a lot of pitfalls, too.
Election officials are thrilled to see so many people voting this year. But with all the early voting, and many ballots yet to be returned, it could mean results take days, maybe weeks or more, to be certified in some tight races.
Dozens of people waited in line Monday morning to cast their votes early. Megan Lostroh, a small business owner from Waterloo, is glad to take advantage since she'll be unable to vote Tuesday.
"I'm going to be working long hours tomorrow, plus I agreed to be a poll watcher for one of the parties. So I was concerned I might not have enough time tomorrow to actually go to my poll," Lostroh said.
Reece Conrad of Cedar Falls thinks if there's an hour-long wait Monday, it could be even worse Tuesday. But he's encouraged to see so many people participating in the Democratic process this year.
"The more people that vote, the better it is. I love seeing a line like this, because the closer we get to 100 percent, the better we get a chance to know what everybody wants," Conrad said.
In Black Hawk County alone, 40 percent of registered voters requested absentee ballots. Almost 3,000 more people have cast ballots through satellite voting. It's a lot more work for the county elections office, and that means absentee ballots already turned in are starting to be counted.
"Because of this phenomenon of the huge influx of absentee ballots, the law's been changed so that if you believe you're not going to complete your absentee count by 10 p.m. the night of the election, you're in some cases obligated to start counting them the day before the election," said Grant Veeder, Black Hawk County Auditor.
There are 3600 absentee ballots that still haven't been returned. So there's concern that some race results won't be finalized until the canvass next week. Four years ago, in a tight local race, it took weeks to declare a winner.
"One candidate appeared to be the winner election night. There were more ballots to be counted after the election, and the other candidate appeared to be the winner. It was so close there was a recount. It went up to Thanksgiving week before we had a certified winner," Veeder said.
It's just proof that every vote, whether early or on election day, really does count.
It is not uncommon for thousands of absentee ballots to not get returned by deadline. Some of those people just choose not to vote, others lose their ballots or decide to vote in-person using a provisional ballot.
During the last presidential election, 72 percent of registered Black Hawk County voters cast ballots, so Iowa is on track to match or top that this year.
If you haven't voted yet, polls will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Starting May 1st, employees of Lee Memorial Health System will begin wearing new scrub colors based on their specialty.
Doctors are exempt but nurses will wear a color called galaxy blue, housekeepers will wear chocolate, and technicians will wear ceil blue.
"We really wanted to make sure that the patients understood who's coming into their room, who's giving them an IV, who's giving them a shot, who's taking an x-ray," says Lee Memorial Health System CAO Josh DeTillio.
A recent hospital survey revealed that patients are often confused by staffers wearing a variety of scrub patterns.
"I know it's confusing. They'll say to me, 'I don't know who my nurse is,'" says nurse Mary Wade.
The cost of the change for employees will vary depending on the style of the scrubs. However, Lee Memorial is offering employees a 40 percent discount while they make the change.
"It's definitely reasonable, $8 or so a top and $9 a bottom. If you're buying 5 sets, it could be about $80 to $90," DeTillio says.
Color-coded scrubs aren't the only change. New restrictions will also enforce body odors and cleanliness.
"There's always people that are not overly excited about change and change is hard but we feel as a system that this really raises the bar for professionalism and dress across the system and gives that great first impression," DeTillio says.
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289, Please put my head on that photographer in the picture. Both of my heads, actually.
Good thing our IT guy just replaced our color printer cartridge. It's gonna be a lonnng lunch break.
They've no doubt fingered each other; since they're twins, it would be no different than masturbating.
Now that I've pictured that, I'll need some Windex and a place to take a nap.
thanks for the pics Matt. I count 38 pics. that means I can jerk off to a different picture for more than a month straight.
@mkf, make sure there is enough paper in that printer.
/slow dramatic clapping
overtly sexual persons indeed
let's be clear that these girls are not dungeon material. i'd make sure they were out in the open so everyone knew i was banging either/both of them. in the butt.
It doesn't get any hotter than crimped hair. Uh, I mean, asses!
*Cries* (while choking self with extension chord/pants down)
This is the greatest thing With Leather has ever done. Brilliant.
Dad was wrong! I'm NOT gay!
Wake me when the Penthouse synchronized pissing spread is on newsstands.
Taking into consideration Lucy Pinder and all of the great NSFW ladies we've seen here, these two are the hottest girls to ever hit With Leather. No contest. Them make me brain work no. Fuuuuuuuck.
Every minute of my life has been a waste till now. I mean….. Now! Now!
Alright, now I feel sorry for the blind kid in the other post.
+1 Otto…so true.
Moito obregado.
@Otto–I bet that kid can use sonar to figure out how hot they are. Or investigate the rumor that thongs contain braille messages. (Blind kid–if you're reading this, and I know you aren't, thank me later for that last idea. No jury would ever convict you.)
maaaaaake out!
/had to be done
Just imagine what those two could do…
Chop chop, dig dig, chop chop, dig dig.
Call me old fashioned but i'd take these two…
…over these two.
@Hawk: I hear chopping but I don't hear digging!
Take notes, Amanda Beard.
Eu gostava de por a minha pixa nas cona delas duas
As a Dodger fan, I don't know if I can get behind someone named Branca.
Who the hell am I kidding, I'd get behind her as much as possible.
Damn…penis is still chaffed from yesterday.
Brazil > rest of the world….
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F me those girls are hot..JMac if your reading this I now have arthritis in both of my wrists because of "withleather" Yesterday was enough tourture looking at those hotties and now there just being mean.
Bia and Branca do seem friendly…for me to poop on!
Yeah sorry, too much Triumph due to ComicCon.
Swimmers? I've got swimmers for them. In my pants. All over my keyboard.
Twinleather became the greatest website ever. Who needs to speak Portugese, when you can talk the international language? Again and again … again and again …
Seriously, is there a slideshow function you can set up for us? Clicking through the pics with only one hand free is getting annoying…
OMG !! I just want to jerk off in the pool they've been in. Is that too much to ask?
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There is always a great amount of things to do at Palmetto Dunes. Planning how you will spend your time here can be overwhelming. To make it easier on you, we have set up a weekly calendar below. You can view what is happening today, or choose the date of an upcoming trip to view what will be going on that week.
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I began looking for a new vacuum cause my current Dirt Devil is 7 years old and not sucking as I think it should and before replacing my carpet I thought I would see if a new vacuum could bring new life to it. However, I refused to spend upwards of $300-$400+ on a Dyson or other pricey brand. So I researched top 10 vacuums under $150 and this one was listed several times and had excellent reviews; However, the only place I could find it available was Overstock but it was under $***!! After just vacuuming my house (1500 sq ft) with my old vacuum I still had to empty the container 3 times but my carpet is standing up and looks like the day I moved in! I am so excited and could say enough about the suction. The unit itself is not self propelled but the brush kinda pulls it along cause its so powerful. The only negative things I can say about this unit is. 1. Assembly took about 15-20 because the instructions aren't the best and it would have helped if it had better pictures. 2. I wouldn't recommend it to the elderly, that can't get around good because it kinda bulky and heavy. 3. The brush does not stop when you use the hose so when I was vacuuming my couch the brush was kicking up carpet fibers/dirt into the air through the part the hose goes into. Overall, I would buy this for a gift or recommend it to a friend. Heck, I might even vacuum again tonight to see how much more I can get sucked up.
My husband and I bought this vacuum for our college-age daughter who has an apartment with friends. I easily assembled it for her and decided to give it a try before she took it. I ended up vacuuming my entire 2 story house with it because I LOVED the vacuum! It is very lightweight and super easy to use. The attachments are marvelous and very easy to switch up. Also, I really like the bagless feature. We have a cat and 2 Golden Retrievers so we really put it to the test and it passed with flying colors. I did not want to give it to her when she left after the holidays. I have a $400 canister vacuum currently and now I HATE it and I am buying one of these for myself. I highly recommend this vacuum.
I couldn't wait to receive the package with my new vacuum. It's not like I have a cleaning obsession but the dirt devil that I had just purchased a few months prior didn't do its job AT ALL. After only 3 months I had to vacuum over every spot 3-4 times until that thing finally picked up the dirt. The Bissell vacuum is clearly heavier than the dirt devil but it glides very well on bare surfaces. It picks up basically EVERYTHING, even stuff I didn't even expect to be there ;-). It also has a very large dirt container, which allows you to vacuum for weeks without emptying it. I would recommend this item to any of my friends without a doubt.
I bought this vacuum because of the good reviews I had read and because I did not want to spend the excessive amount of money on a Dyson. This vacuum performs above and beyond compared to the Dyson, and well above the reviews I had read! I had no issues putting it together and the attachments are a dream, they're actually just as powerful as the vacuum itself, which is a rarity I've found. The vacuum is self propelling which is amazing when you have a lot of space to cover as well as in teaching my nine year old how to vacuum! I love this vacuum - I feel as though I'm walking on brand new carpeting after every use!
We were totally surprised at what all comes with this vacuum. First, we put it all together and plugged it in. The vacuum started taking off on it's own to our surprise. It's great that it gives a bit of an "assist" as you push it. It was a little heavier than we had expected, but again with the assist it's a dream to push around. We have a short wool run that after about a week, starts to produce little bunnies. Now that we have this vacuum those have stopped immediately. It's really very strong both on rugs and great for the hardwood and marble floors as well. And the gadgets! Great for the faux suede couch, under furniture and even the blinds. Extremely happy with it and continue to find uses for it. Prior to this I was a once a week sweeper at best. Love it!
We replaced what I thought was a good vacuum cleaner with this vacuum and I am so shocked at how much more dirt and dog hair it is picking up! I am kind of embarrassed that our other vacuum was leaving so much behind! It is lighter than our old vacuum too. I am very happy with this purchase!
This vacuum was easy to put together. It gets under the cupboards in the kitchen too. One thing that is preventing me from rating this excellent is that the tubes that connect the handheld portion to the upright come apart while I am vacuuming. When this happens, what ever I vacuum, gets blown out again. I don't notice it right away, which means I have to go back over where I already vacuumed. As long I the tubes are connected, the vacuum works great and doesn't keep in the dog hair smell like bagged vacuums do.
Love having no bags to deal with and just emptying the dirt into the trash!
This vacuum is a deep cleaning devil. However, I'm used to a canister & only having to push the hose with brush. This seems heavy to me, would be difficult to use on stairs, & I miss having the hardwood floor brush. There's a small rotating brush attachment but it's difficult for me to remove from it's holder so I've never used it. Also, there are projections that I keep bumping my knees on. It has a very long cord (which is great) but I wish it had auto rewind as my Kenmore did. All in all, it's great for pet hair & dirt & I'm glad I bought it. My carpet even feels better to walk on.
This vacume has alot of power gets up all the cat and dog hair. It's a little heavy but i can deal with that It's worth if for the extra power.
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Right and proper supplements can improve one's immune system, heart and even improve the sex life. However, the wrong supplements can be harmful and ineffective. There are lots of people who encounter health problems since they take such drugs, pills and supplements on their own. Taking supplements excessively can cause severe problems. Taking nutrients in large amounts affects the entire health system of a person. Since there are numerous supplements for men popping over the market, making sure that they are effective, affordable and efficient is significant on your part. Choosing the best supplements for men is important in order for you to prevent health issues and get the best results. These best supplements for men enlisted here are the most effective and proven to provide health benefits for most men. Here are some of the best supplements for men that can help you ward off diseases and strengthen your health.
Acetyl L-Carnitine
Amino acids in the body convert fats to essential energy and boost antioxidant activity in your body. This is considered as one of the best supplements for men. In its supplement form, it protects gray matter against stress caused by aging and alcohol. Acetyl L-Carnitine relieves mild chronic depression according to studies. The natural sources of L-Carnitine are dairy products and red meat.
Coenzyme Q-10
The best supplements for men like this one are truly beneficial for those who are suffering from high blood pressure. It lowers a person's blood pressure while it also boosts your ecSOD levels, an enzyme thought to guard blood vessels against any damage. Aside from this, it also improves sperm quality according to an Italian study. Coenzyme Q-10 is found in broccoli, eggs, fish and meats.
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Vitamin D is common as one of the best supplements for men. It is a hormone which assists your bones to absorb calcium. There is also a steady stream of other compelling reasons to take it. This has been associated to lower depression levels, less chance of heart attacks and reduced risk of colorectal cancer. Vitamin D is found in sun rays and fortified milks.
Fish Oil
Fish oil is loaded with the vital Omega 3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA. It also reduces Triglycerides, lowers blood pressure and boosts HDL cholesterol. Your heart is not only benefited by these best supplements for men. It also helps reduce inflammation and improves your cognitive performance and lowers your risk of prostate and colon cancer. Omega 3 fatty acids are commonly found in tuna, salmon and other fatty fish.
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60% of older men do not get sufficient Vitamin C in their diets. It keeps your cells free from free radicals. Vitamin V also helps heal wounds and in the collagen production found in tendons and ligaments. You can get Vitamin C in Brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli, sweet peppers and citrus fruits.
Migraines are one of the most irritating feelings one can feel and experience. You will likely experience migraine if a drop of magnesium is taken from you. Blood vessels in the brain constrict and receptors of serotonin chemical malfunction. As one of the best supplements for men, magnesium helps regulate blood pressure and wards off diabetes and stroke. You can found this mineral in nuts, coffee, pumpkin seeds, whole grains and leafy greens.
Psyllium Husk
Persons with diabetes can be benefited by this kind of best supplements for men. It is more than a colon cleanser. In a Finnish study, Psyllium added to meals lowered insulin response and blood sugar. When paired with protein, it suppresses Ghrelin, a hormone that makes a person hungry. It is one of 5 soluble fibers approved by the Food and Drug Association for lowering bad cholesterol.
One of the best supplements for men, Pycnogenol is an antioxidant that fights off free radicals in the brain and stops nitric oxide degradation. This also assists better blood flow that helps ward off joint pain and muscle cramps.
These are healthy bacteria which crowd out the disease causing bacteria in your stomach. Probiotics reduce diarrhea caused by particular antibiotics, irritable bowel syndrome, chemotherapy and infections. This is another of the best supplements for men that can help you with your ailments. It is generally found in dairy products, kefir and yogurt.
These are just some of the best supplements for men that can help in any health issues like diabetes, migraines, cancers and a lot more. You can be guaranteed complete protection.


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Fans attending Tampa Bay's home game vs. the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 22 are encouraged to participate in "Sack Hunger" annual canned food drive.
Volunteers from America's Second Harvest, Metropolitan Ministries, Tampa Jewish Family Services and Trinity Cafe' will collect canned goods and nonperishable food items at the yellow collection stations outside all gates and club entrances at Raymond James Stadium through the end of the first quarter.
Each fan who donates an item on Sunday will be entered into a drawing to win an authentic team-signed item. A raffle will be held during the game and the winner will be announced before Tampa Bay's game vs. New Orleans concludes.
In related news, the Bucs and Publix will team up for the third annual "Turkey Time with the O-line" from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. next Tuesday. Several members of Tampa Bay's offensive line, including all five starters, will help provide Thanksgiving meals for those less fortunate. Families have been pre-selected for the event, which will take place at One Buc Place.


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Beautiful and sophisticated jewelry has traditionally been an important part of Tibetan daily life. It reflects the traditions of Buddhism and Hinduism with regards to using jewelry as a metaphor for ideals or faith. Tibetan jewelry is often large, elaborately designed and exuberant in color. This jewelry was handcrafted by Tibetan refugees living in Nepal.Handcrafted: Skillfully created by artisans. Naturally occurring variations in color, shape and size may be present, adding to the individual beauty of each piece.
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Five foot ten in four inch heels
Shouts superiority
And what she chooses to reveal
Is not quite plain to see
Her hair is tonged and teased
The grey is blonded out
She always looks so pleased
And friends don't hear her shout
Manicured red varnish
To match her scarlet lips
A diamond broach garnish
As she sway's her buxom hips
Tailored dress or sweater
Boasts overgenerous bust
She pronounces every letter
'Hello darlink', with a gush
The photo on her dresser
A 20 year old dame
The beauty any lesser
Or simply just the same?
And is there any beauty
Glowing in her heart
Or is it out of duty
She simply plays a part?
And I wonder what she thinks
When alone with her thoughts
If admits any chinks
And sees where she falls short?
For my pretend mother
Is beautiful outside
But I'd like to uncover
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"'I cannot go to school today,'
Said little Peggy Ann McKay.
'I have the measles and the mumps,
A gash, a rash and purple bumps.' "
-- from "Sick" by Shel Silverstein
After reciting a litany of symptoms, we come to find out that little Peggy Ann is only faking her illness, naughty girl that she is, but it does raise an interesting question: "how sick is too sick to go to school?" asks Reston PatchMoms Council member Samantha Nims.
I seem to remember a 24-hour rule that requires students who are ill to stay home for at least 24 hours after the first course of antibiotics, the last elevated temperature, or the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea. Assuming for the moment that people follow these guidelines, there is still a lot of gray area when it comes to other types of illness.
How do you tell the difference between a sniffle and a head cold, or a throat tickle and the beginnings of strep? With all of the allergens in our area, it's difficult to distinguish a stuffed-up, goopy-eyed, hacking kid with allergies from one with a viral or bacterial infection. Similarly, how do you know if your child has an upset stomach because he ate too much cake at the soccer team party or because he's coming down with the flu?
So, what's the rule in your home when things get germy? Do you err on the side of caution and keep them home or send them off with extra Vitamin C and hope for the best?


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2 February 2008
It's addictive, this hand dyeing business
I haven't tried it yet. Does anyone know what it would look like? I'm considering unwinding a ball of commercially dyed sock yarn into a skein, to try and see how those clever self patterning designs work. That's how deep I'm in. Sad huh?
In the meantime, I went for solid colour.
These skeins were wound from three balls of a rather ghastly beige 12 ply worsted from the op shop.
Son #2 and I dyed them, using the method described here. I love their delicious mossy greenness. To me they're reminiscent of Tolkien's forests; all rich and velvety to the touch and oh so luxuriously green.
Some of the yarn was knitted up into this elfin baby hat, part of a commission from a friend.
The rest of it is on the way to becoming a pair of fingerless mitts for the boy who participated in the dyeing with such enthusiasm and delight.
29 comments:
- Bec said...
Tres, tres Tolkien. Absolutely.
As for the Golden Boy turning 12 - wasn't it just a nanosecond ago that your eldest had that birthday?
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 00:11:00 GMT+11
- telfair said...
I echo the Tolkien -- it's just like a hat I would imagine Tom Bombadil wearing!
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 01:16:00 GMT+11
- Katy said...
not sad at all! Yay for dyeing yarn.
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 02:19:00 GMT+11
- Amy A. said...
That makes me want my very own elfin hat. Gorgeous.
You and son should be very proud. Making memories and hats!
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 03:13:00 GMT+11
Yarns to Dye For by Kathleen Taylor and the Twisted Sisters Sock Book by Lynne Vogel both give directions for dyeing striping sock yarn. I love that shade of green you got.
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 03:58:00 GMT+11
- Ashley said...
I love your dyeing. I am glad to see that I am not the only one susceptible to that "Dyeing Bug" :)
Keep up the good work!
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 04:18:00 GMT+11
- KT said...
Here is quite the tutorial..
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 04:20:00 GMT+11
- BabelBabe said...
i want that hat for ME. Because that green is GORGEOUS.
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 04:21:00 GMT+11
- Donna said...
That knitted up beautifully, I love the variations in the color.
Can you get packets of Kool-Aid in Australia? Unsweetened drink mix full of artificial colors? Because of the citric acid in the mix, they dye wool yarn beautiful as well.
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 04:37:00 GMT+11
- sueeeus said...
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 05:14:00 GMT+11
- Frogdancer said...
Stop it stop it stop it!!!
You're making me want to do this. And when I start something new I get obsessive until I master it. And I don't have time to fit another new thing in.
But it looks like so much fun.... But I have no time....
Must resist.. must resist....
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 06:39:00 GMT+11
- Dawn said...
Ooh...that IS a beautiful shade of green! I love dying things but I've never tried yarn- I've got to learn how to knit first :) I did get a knitting book though, the first step.
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 07:12:00 GMT+11
- Jodie said...
You are on a winner here- op shops are always full of blah beigey type colours!
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 09:24:00 GMT+11
- bluemountainsmary said...
on my screen it is the most lovely spring leaf green - not mossy - whatever it is it is very covetable.
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 10:32:00 GMT+11
love the colours of the hat, so so mossy green,reminds me of a tasmanian forest! Wondering if anyone has any ideas on how you could set the dye without a microwave. Never thought I would hanker to own a microwave!
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 11:00:00 GMT+11
- Isabelle said...
That is such a wonderful colour. Grass, moss, a colour our ancestors must have known well. Not to say the pixies.
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 11:14:00 GMT+11
- samantha said...
the colours you are dying are very scrumptious. I have had a few dying attempts and it is fun, but I tend to make a big mess, and feel guilty about all the water I am using so have given it up. I wasn't getting those gorgeous colours either. might need a lesson from pea soup...
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 12:19:00 GMT+11
- Ashley said...
I have the happy honor to inform you that you have officially made my day! I hereby bequeath to you and your blog the "You Make My Day" Award! Come by and check it out! http://ashley511.blogspot.com/2008/02/you-made-my-day.html
I have enjoyed your blog, keep it up! :)
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 13:26:00 GMT+11
- sooz said...
Oh yeah. I look on with voyeuristic pleasure. I think perhaps as well as drafting we should do a spot of dying soon - no?
And on an unrelated note, I award thee a blogger who makes my day, you can see the post about it on my blog.
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 13:37:00 GMT+11
- Louise said...
Beautiful, beautiful green!!!
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 13:44:00 GMT+11
- daysgoby said...
There's an award over at my blog with your name on it - come pick it up! (It'll look great on your mantel.)
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 15:50:00 GMT+11
- h&b said...
pure gorgeousness.
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 17:19:00 GMT+11
- Poppy & Mei said...
Oh now that I LOVE! Xxx
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 17:26:00 GMT+11
- shula said...
I'm with Telfair.
That's got Tom Bombadill written all over it.
You could call it Lothlorien Green.
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 18:06:00 GMT+11
- peppermintpatcher said...
It looks like the perfect hat for a gumnut baby!
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 21:40:00 GMT+11
Perfectly Tolkien-esque.
I am very excited to try this dying with some op shop yarn I scored some time ago, however I need to improve my knitting skills so I can knit something worthy of the beautiful yarn!
Thanks for the inspiration Suse.
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 23:07:00 GMT+11
- vintagechica said...
That green is to die for...so gorgeous!
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 23:07:00 GMT+11
- Stacey said...
Gorgeous shade of green! You've really got me interested in this hand dyeing business.
- Sunday, 3 February 2008 23:46:00 GMT+11
- Kim said...
Oh that is my favourite by far.
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Back in May it was announced that the Canon 7D anti-aliasing/moire filter from Mosaic Engineering was being released, and there were plans to make one for the other cameras as well. We already know how well the filter works for the Canon 5D, but it was anyone's guess if they had fixed any of the issues with the original filter. Sebastian over at cinema5D takes a look at the filter and compares an unfiltered 7D in the video embedded below:
So to answer the first question, the filter works very well at reducing aliasing and moire. As you can see, it removes most of the aliasing/moire issues without completely destroying the sharpness of the camera (though Sebastian did add some sharpening in some of the shots). The filter seems to fix the wide angle issues that the original 5D filter had, and whether this is due to the smaller sensor is unclear. It's definitely a step in the right direction, and considering that the new T4i suffers from aliasing and moire just as bad as the original cameras that share the 18 megapixel sensor, it won't be too long before they've designed one to fit that camera to go along with the others they are designing for the T2i, T3i, and 60D.
Head on over to cinema5D to read the rest of Sebastian's list of positives and negatives about the filter. You can purchase the 7D or the 5D filter from the links below. The 7D filter will run you $325 and the 5D filter costs $385. It's certainly worth the purchase if you've got no other options for cameras and moire is ruining your shots.
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McBlakewich on 06.29.12 @ 4:26PM
Pretty impressive!
Am I the only person not terribly bothered by a little aliasing? If I was shooting something for projection on a movie screen I would probably start to get annoyed with it but for web video stuff, camera nerds are the only people that are noticing it.
cows on 06.29.12 @ 8:41PM
I don't mind it too much; I think the fact that people are used to looking at video games means that most people won't mind too much.
I hate aliasing so much!
Clayton Arnall on 06.30.12 @ 12:07AM
Kinda depends. If it's just a small area tweaking out a bit then no big deal, but if somebody's entire jacket looks like it's in a disco, then kindof a big deal.
I don't think you shot on DSLRs enough?
come on, it totally wrecks the shot on close-woven patterns, brickwork etc, this filter is great
Robert on 06.29.12 @ 4:56PM
A little expensive?
Mike on 06.30.12 @ 2:19AM
Yeah, I agree. At half the price I'd buy one of these without thinking, but I don't know that it bothers me that much to spend a significant portion of money that I could put towards a new lens or a whole heap of other accessories that will make more of an appreciable impact on my actual work and workflow.
Mike H. on 06.30.12 @ 2:46PM
Come on guys, aliasing is one of the major downfalls of this camera and now there's a fix. Be happy! The general public might not be able to pick it out and identify what aliasing is, but they know bad video when they see it. And nothing screams "bad video" like aliasing. As for price, it's a little more than I'd like to pay, but in a market flooded with dslrs this might set you apart from everyone else. I'm glad I have the option now.
it also elevates the camera above the ever-so-common dlsr 'look' IMO, quite clearly in fact, will easily become the new standard filter for people working with dlsrs to any serious degree
shakezoolah on 06.30.12 @ 4:23PM
if you use 3x crop mode, a lot of these effects go away since you're sampling closer to sensor resolution. just put a wide lens on it like tokina 11-16mm and you get a your quality shot, minus different depth of field, but w/e.
There is quite a bit of softening, no different than the 5D mark III with the anti-alias filter on. Too me, not a great option. But it does the job if a job requires it.
James on 07.5.12 @ 3:40PM
Can this work for still photography as well? That would be useful!
Joe Marine on 07.5.12 @ 4:29PM
This wouldn't be good for still photography, since the still photos already have a low pass filter designed to get rid of moire at around 4K and above. The reason this works is because it's designed for 1080p video images, so anything above that in resolution will be blurred – which would make still images unusably soft.
Matías on 07.6.12 @ 3:55AM
Awesome Joe, Great work, as usual.
What about the Nikon D800 and this marvelous filter?
Big drawback: the focusing distance change!!!
When is it coming the next part of the test D800 vs Mark III?
Thank you
what exact 'post sharpening' did he use? obviously colour correction .. 'sharpening' .. what else?
beenie baby on 11.24.13 @ 11:56PM
Can't you achieve the same thing with a soft filter on the lens? all it's doing is blurring fine details that confuse the camera, right?


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6:00am Saturday 15th February 2014 in General Sport
One of largest animal shelters in the country has put its name to the biggest and best one-day darts open in the country.
Stubbington Ark is using the Hampshire Open's popularity to spread the word of its work of rescuing animals and to raise funds for its latest project – Paws4Help Appeal, writes Clive Downton.
Application forms for what will now be known as the Stubbington Ark Hampshire Darts Open appears at the foot of this page and will be repeated each week up until the closing date for entries.
Around 400 players and many spectators are expected at Southampton's Novotel on April 12 to contest £2,600 in prize money, with £1,000 going to the winner.
The competition has a long tradition of attracting players of all standards. Pub, club, super league, county and even international quality players mingle – often a local player can be drawn against someone who is more used to playing in front of the television cameras.
For more than 25 years the Stubbington Ark (RSPCA Solent Branch) Animal Shelter in Fareham has served the community, taking in and re-homing abandoned animals over a 400 square mile radius in Hampshire.
Unlike the original Ark however, animals do not come in two by two but by the dozen. Domestic, exotics, farm animals and wildlife all cross the threshold of one of the largest animal shelters in the country.
Last year the shelter took in more than 3,000 animals and re-homed over 2,000. Fundraising manager Vanessa Eden said: "In October we launched our Paws4Help Appeal with an initial appeal figure of £250,000 to sustain and modernise the Stubbington Ark whilst continuing to promote awareness amongst the general public.
"The ongoing appeal will focus on raising funds for the overall benefit of animals in our care to sustain and improve levels of animal welfare."
The first project in the Paws4Help Appeal will be to rebuild the Intake Cattery which currently houses 120 cats in separate cabins.
Hampshire County Darts spokesman Frank Branscombe said: "It is great to team up with such a worthwhile organisation and I'm sure the sport of darts has plenty to offer.
"This is the 15th time we have staged the event and it has built up such a good reputation nationally and locally.
"We hope the players and public will dig deep to back the Stubbington Ark so that they can continue the great work that they do."
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The Alpine Villa is a vacation home designed as an executive retreat in Breckenridge, Colorado. It is ideally suited for off-site gatherings where guests can relax in the privacy of a house and enjoy a variety of recreational activities not available in typical hotel venues. Accommodations include many resort type amenities to facilitate on-site recreation, entertainment, and leisure. It is an ideal venue for corporate off-site retreats, church retreats, group vacations, family reunions, wedding party accommodations, and other special occasions.
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The Alpine Villa features a stunning Tuscan design that includes Colorado native natural stone, distressed wood beams, Italian tile, Brazilian granite, vaulted ceilings, and arched openings throughout. It has a fully audio/video enabled private meeting room, wireless Internet access, dining hall, great room, fitness health center, racquetball court gymnasium, billiards room, elevator, Roman bath hot tub, steam room, home theatre, 35' tall natural rock climbing wall, and many other exclusive amenities. For overnight lodging accommodations, this Tuscan chalet includes eight bedroom suites, two bunk bed rooms, two lofts, and other rooms adding to a total sleeping capacity of thirty-two beds.
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The Alpine Villa retreat is located in Breckenridge, Colorado near the twenty-seven hole championship Jack Nicklaus golf course. In the heart of Summit County - "Colorado's Playground", it is minutes from Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, and Copper Mountain ski areas. The house is adjacent to the national forest with a vast trail system for summer and winter recreation. Hiking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, motorcycling and fishing are all summer activities available directly from the Alpine Villa lodge. Snow shoeing, cross country skiing, tubing and snowmobiling are all winter activities available directly from the lodging facility.
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Okay, you impeach Bush and Cheney ?who takes over?
Original post made by Norm on Jun 19, 2007
1. The election is only 17 months away ?do you really believe the process could finish before then?
2. Does the budget have the surplus to pay the bills for a double Whitewater? (And don't be naïve enough to believe it would be pulled only from war funding.)
3. Health care, immigration, global-warming, and many other "resolvable?issues are before Congress ?should those be abandoned at this time?
And the biggest, scariest question of all, impeachment or resignation ?
(Push for criminal indictments later if you wish ?those will hurt them most in the long run anyway.)
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on Jun 19, 2007 at 3:33 pm
The Constitution says: Nancy Pelosi - HURRAH for Nancy!!!!
on Jun 19, 2007 at 3:57 pm
"The Constitution says: Nancy Pelosi - HURRAH for Nancy!!!!"
Frightening thought.
Keep Bush.
on Jun 19, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Nancy Pelosi couldn't do any worse than George W., perhaps you'd prefer rummy Rumsfeld!!!
on Jun 19, 2007 at 10:08 pm
An impeachment would force the Congress to thoroughly investigate their high crimes. A criminal trial could be bogged down with legal machinations and the principals may never be in jeopardy. As we have seen, the government can stop a criminal proceedings by claiming "State Secrets" are endanger.
on Jun 20, 2007 at 9:58 am
Actually...the 25th amemendment will keep Nancy out of the White House. Both the President and Vice President would have to be removed from office simultaneously for the Speaker to move her desk....e.g., Bush and Cheney are on trial and convicted in the Senate together...(not going to happen)...or die in the same place crash (not going to happen either). If Bush is convicted first, President Cheney nominates a new VP under the 25th. If Cheney is convicted first, Bush picks a new VP. So...I'm guessing you would have a few months of a President Rice or President Powell to look forward to before your liberal dreams of a President Pelosi would ever come true.
on Jun 20, 2007 at 11:49 am
Since every issue is a disagreement of interpretation of available information, The prosecution would have to prove that the information against the administration was clear and unambiguous, and that there was no contrary intelligence.
Since the administration stated position was also the stated policy of the previous administration, who undoubtedly would be called as witnesses, the wind blows out of the sails.
on Jun 21, 2007 at 6:10 pm
Gold star to steve for bothering to read the Constitution. If Cheney should be impeached or regin, Bush could appoint Rove as VP. Or if Bush goes first, Cheney could do likewise. Do we want to go there?
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Panthers release CB Gamble
The Panthers released CB Chris Gamble on Friday. Gamble is the franchise's all-time leader in interceptions.
Carolina Panthers: 2013 team needs
We highlight the top three needs on offense and defense for the Carolina Panthers, and take a look back at their 2012 draft class.
Panthers cut DT Edwards
The Panthers released DT Ron Edwards on Friday, the team confirmed.
Gettleman: Panthers could keep Williams, Stewart
Dave Gettleman spent his 62nd birthday doing something he never did: speak — on the record, anyway — to the media.
Panthers to begin renovation after 2013 season
The Panthers plan to begin renovations on its 16-year-old stadium immediately after the 2013 NFL season.
Panthers add DT Cole
The Panthers signed DT Colin Cole, the team announced Friday.
Ranking the NFL divisions for 2013
PFW associate editor Kevin Fishbain takes an early stab at ranking the NFL's divisions for 2013, led by the NFC South.
Panthers promote Shula to offensive coordinator
The Panthers stayed in-house to replace Rob Chudzinski, promoting Mike Shula to offensive coordinator, according to Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer.
Panthers must tackle big defensive need inside
The Panthers have ignored the DT position high in the draft in recent years. That could change.
Kuechly wins PFW/PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year
Panthers LB Luke Kuechly, the 2012 NFL leader in tackles, was voted PFW/PFWA's Defensive Rookie of the Year.
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Munnerlyn called the 2012 season one of the best of his four-year career, and he's hoping to get a chance to build on it in a Panthers uniform next season.
Panthers name Gettleman general manager
The Panthers announced Wednesday that Dave Gettleman has been hired as general manager.
Panthers fire three assistants
Panthers LB coach Warren Belin, WR coach Fred Graves and RB coach John Settle will not return in 2013, the team announced Tuesday.
Panthers' GM search offers study in contrasts
Panthers owner Jerry Richardson will move into the next phase of his search for a new general manager next week.
Panthers will retain head coach Rivera
The Panthers have decided to retain head coach Ron Rivera, according to the Charlotte Observer.
Williams closed the season by setting a franchise record with a career-best 210 yards rushing and two touchdowns in Carolina's 44-38 win over the New Orleans Saints.||||||| Williams started the team's final five games with Stewart out with a high ankle sprain. Carolina won four of those.
With with Jonathan Stewart sustaining a high ankle sprain in Monday night's win over Philadelphia, coach Ron Rivera said Williams could be thrust back into the starting lineup against the Chiefs (1-10) on Sunday.||||||| The Panthers gave Williams a five-year, $43 million deal before the 2011 season, but the 29-year-old running back hasn't come close to producing the type of numbers that would warrant such a big contract. He ran for 836 yards and seven touchdowns in 2011, but this year has just 292 yards rushing and three TDs. He is a low-end No. 2 fantasy RB at best.
Although the Panthers are open to listening to all trade offers, coach Ron Rivera said they aren't actively shopping any of their players. That includes, he said, the franchise's all-time leading rusher, Williams.||||||| That doesn't mean it won't happen, of course. Williams, who signed a five-year, $41.5 million contract in 2011, was benched two weeks ago for Jonathan Stewart and has been a non-factor in the offense since.
Coach Ron Rivera said in an effort to shake things up the Panthers are moving away from their long-standing philosophy of rotating Williams and Jonathan Stewart. Rivera said the Panthers will instead look to "find one guy, develop a rhythm and if he gets hot, ride him" against Chicago Sunday.||||||| That philosophy essentially began last week against Dallas, although it was hard to notice as neither tailback got rolling in a 19-14 loss. Stewart replaced Williams as the starter and finished with 35 yards on 10 carries. Williams played five snaps and carried twice for 4 yards. Newton led the team in rushing with 64 yards. Rivera said Stewart will start again Sunday against a physical Bears defense
Williams had 12 carries for 44 yards along with a two-yard reception Sunday in a 31-17 loss at NFC South rival Atlanta.||||||| This is Cam Newton's show now in Carolina. That has diminished the value of Williams and fellow tailback Jonathan Stewart.


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Woodbury County leaders have approved deep cuts to their budget. Overall, the county is slashing about $3.4 million from its budget for fiscal year 2014. The cuts take effect on July 1.
Taxes are also going up, but not for everyone. Residents living in cities and towns will watch their property tax levy drop, but the tax levy in rural areas will go up thanks to a series of renovations, and construction on 15 bridges in county.
"So, we can do 15 bridges like we'd normally do over five years, and we'll do an additional 15 over the next five years. We have 67 bridges that are not in very good shape and should be embargoed or closed. So, this'll make a big dent in it," said Dennis Butler, operations/finance controller for Woodbury County.
Mental health services took one of the biggest hits during the budget process, losing more than $650,000.
Programs like Friendship House and the Mental Health Court could close their doors because of the cuts.
Some supervisors are still optimistic that they'll be able to get state dollars to help backfill and keep the programs going, but others aren't so sure.
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The proposal will make SUNY campuses tax-free zones, meaning any new businesses coming in or around a SUNY campus would be exempt from corporate taxes and property taxes for ten years; an idea some New Yorkers are against.
"I think what it does is set up an uneven playing field for existing businesses which now are going to compete," said Ron Deutsch, Executive Director of New Yorkers for Fiscal Fairness. "Not to mention subsidize new businesses coming in from out of state that won't have to pay any taxes. Existing businesses are going to have a really hard time competing with these businesses in these zones."
The incentive will also exempt employees working for businesses in these tax free zones from paying state income tax for up to five years.
The state legislature has yet to vote on the governor's proposal.
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Manchester United ready for 'new-look' Chelsea
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said Chelsea would be a challenge for them in the coming season, but added that United is ready for any kind of challenge.
Chelsea is expected to take their summer spending past 60 million pounds this week after they sign Brazil midfielder Oscar. The Blues have already added Eden Hazard and Marko Marin to their squad this season.
But Ferguson, who himself is working to wrap up a 26 million pound move for Brazil winger Lucas Moura, believes United is not sitting idle either, and is working to get its target players to Old Trafford.
"Chelsea's owners have got their enthusiasm back after winning the Champions League , there's more expectation on them now. That was the trophy Roman Abramovich always wanted, so he's invested in the team again this summer," The Daily Star quoted Ferguson, as saying.
"It's a challenge for us, and we always respect Chelsea. You just have to wait and see how good these players are. We're not lying on our backsides doing nothing - we're trying hard to bring other players to the club," he added. (ANI)
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Evans was a loving son, husband, brother, and special uncle to many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine, whom he was married to almost 60 years; a brother, Thomas Vernon Evans; and three sisters, Ruth Smith, Annie Belle Glenn and Lottie Dove.
On March 16, 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army, served in the 567th Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company, saw action in WWII European Theater (Battles: Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe) before his honorable discharge from active duty on December 16, 1945. The medals he received were the WWII Victory Medal, American Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars.
After the war, Evans had a long career as a painter and especially a professional wall paper hanger, which kept him in high demand.
He is survived by his caregiver and nephew, Lee (Nancy) Doss; sister, Christine Russell; special niece, Betty Wells; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who held a special place in his heart.
Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. today, May 7, 2013, at Elmwood Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, May 7, 2013, at Elmwood Chapel with the Rev. John Foles and the Rev. Billy Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his nephews.
The family would like to send out a special thanks to the medical staff and nurses of the Safe Harbor section of VA Medical Center for their care, treatment, honor, and respect they gave to our loved one.
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Logansport Community School Corp. and Indiana University-Kokomo are working to enhance their partnership in an effort to continue to encourage students to attain a college degree.
Logansport High School and IUK's current dual-credit partnership includes advanced college placement classes for students and training for high school teachers to teach college material. LCSC and IUK administrators met Monday to discuss ways to enhance the program.
"We're trying to discuss ways we can partner with the school so their students can experience the college classroom," said Susan Sciame-Giesecke, interim chancellor at IUK.
While developments have yet to be made official, those involved in the discussions said they might entail arranging college visits, introducing high school faculty members to college faculty members to establish an easier transition for students going from high school coursework to college coursework, and getting involved more with the Century Career Center.
"We want to get [students] thinking about what a great opportunity they have just 30 miles away," said Michele Starkey, LCSC superintendent.
Logansport's Hispanic student population is one of the areas those involved say the initiative will specifically address.
According to the latest data available on the Pew Research Center's website, 16.5 percent of America's 18 to 24-year-olds enrolled in college were Hispanic in 2011.
"Going to college isn't a normal part of their culture," Sciame-Giesecke said, adding that the initiative will address ways to emphasize to Hispanic students the importance of post-secondary education.
Starkey agreed, saying many Hispanic students often forgo college in order to help take care of their families.
"In trying to encourage them, we want to let them know here's a college that's close and help them understand how paying for it works and informing them of scholarships they're not aware of," Starkey said.
Students in grades below high school were discussed during the meeting as well.
Eighth graders at Lincoln Middle School in Logansport are already offered a class called Preparing for College and Careers that allows them to work with a guidance counselor to finalize a graduation plan for high school, explore different college options in Indiana and learn what the requirements are of a degree they may be interested in.
The school and university administrators also discussed taking this one step further by having the eighth graders out to the campus.
"When you're preparing for high school, you have to realize you're also preparing for college," Sciame-Giesecke said.
Jeff Canady, principal of Lincoln Middle School, agreed.
"Any time we can get students to visit a college campus and get them to have a personal look at what college life is like for a student wets their interest and hopefully they would try to work toward that after high school," he said.
Sciame-Giesecke said more work would be done on this initiative after the end of the school year.
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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
Average Rating: 7.3/10
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Quirky humor, plucky characters and solid slapstick make this family comedy a frenetically tasty time at the movies.
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Critic Reviews: 29
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Quirky humor, plucky characters and solid slapstick make this family comedy a frenetically tasty time at the movies.
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Inspired by Ron and Judi Barrett's beloved children's book of the same name, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs follows inventor Flint Lockwood (voice of Bill Hader) and a brainy weathergirl (voice of Anna Faris) as they attempt to discover why the rain in their small town has stopped, and food is falling in its place. Meanwhile, lifelong bully Brent (voice of Andy Samberg) relishes in tormenting Flint like he did when they were kids, and Mayor Shelbourne (voice of Bruce Campbell) schemes to use
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Determined to have their cake and eat it too, writer-directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller first invite us to revel in ice cream mountains and nacho cheese fountains, then clobber us with ham-handed nutritional moralism.
So what could be better than an endless supply of jellybeans and ice cream? Only a multiplex permanently stocked with smart, sweetly silly family films like this one.
It takes an iron stomach to watch this stuff and not feel nauseated.
No comedy should come bogged down with so many Important Life Lessons.
Food has never been funnier than it is in the spirited, animated family film Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.
But it's fun, it has some good messages and what kid won't enjoy seeing pancakes flatten a roof and an ice-cream blizzard that you can eat while you play in it? Especially when it's presented in colorful 3-D splendor?
There are many funny moments and some pleasing suspense towards the end, but as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overeating and obesity it's more likely to boost sales at the candy bar. That may be one good reason for watching it at home.
Where else can you find the varied likes of Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Bruce Campbell, and--yes--Mr. T together and all on their A game?
The test for a decent family film is whether the kids want to watch it again, and both of mine were ready for a rerun the very next day.
Grownups will enjoy the witty dialog and zippy script, especially when it makes playful nods to big sci-fi popcorn romps like Twister, The Day After Tomorrow, Armageddon and Star Wars.
The humour in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is often anarchic, wicked, random and very funny. This is a fun film with a lot of spirit.
Visually imaginative and ethically rich, the apocalypse has never been as tasty as served in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs might not be as charming or heartfelt as anything from Pixar film, but bar Up, it's the best animated film of the year so far.
Spaghetti has never been more terrifying, Gummi bears more menacing, nor the pleasures and perils of exploring the frontiers of science more vivid
It occurs to me that the pace and tone of the comedy is actually pretty sophisticated -- perhaps too much so for its supposed intended audience.
It's rare for a family film to deliver the goods with both story and visuals, but this insanely fun and fast-paced flick doesn't skimp on either.
The superb thing about Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs is that it never once shies away from its ludicrous premise.
Writer-directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have expanded a 30-page children's book by Judi and Ron Barrett into a 3D animated feature which boasts intricate design and goofy humour.
Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs is visually inventive and exuberant, and has some neat running gags. But its characterisations are a little disappointing.
This 3D cartoon based on the popular children's book is sweet and fun -- not to mention a little trippy.
The story outlined here is engagingly ridiculous, and the visual opportunities suggested by the book and expanded by the screenplay look stunning when seen in 3-D.
It all can be swallowed very easily, with the likeable characters, including the policeman Earl (Mr T), ensuring that the adventure serves up a tasty conclusion.
If Pixar are the modern equivalent of the sweet artistry of Walt Disney's best, then Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is the slightly-skewy offspring of Chuck Jones and his Warner Bros. cartoons.
Humorous, fun and sometimes downright odd family flick, that doesn't address some of its thematic implications.
The concept might not be as high as alien invasion or mouthy mammoths, nor the art on the level of Pixar or Miyazaki or Selick, but in terms of sheer fun, this is the one to beat in '09.
This slick, computer-animated family flick, in eye-popping digital 3D, not only matches the visual excesses of Roland Emmerich's 2012, but is also much more successful in paying homage to the disaster genre through the use of humour and wit.
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- Flint Lockwood: When it rains, you put on a coat. Of SPRAY-ON SHOES!
- Fran Lockwood: Oh oh and peanut butter right?!
- Sam Sparks: No way! I'm severely allergic to peanuts..
- Fran Lockwood: Hey, me too...
- Sam Sparks: So what's it called?
- Fran Lockwood: Peanut allergies
- Sam Sparks: No, the machine.....
- Fran Lockwood: Oh, right.
- Steve: Gummi bears!
- Flint Lockwood: Fle-Se-Stafur!
- Earl Devereaux: You see this contact lens, Fran Lockwood.
- Fran Lockwood: Mmhmmm.
- Earl Devereaux: This contact lens represent you.
- Fran Lockwood: Alright.
- Earl Devereaux: And my eye represents my eye.
- Fran Lockwood: Okay...
- Earl Devereaux: I've got my EYE on YOU!
- Earl Devereaux: I'm as mad at Flint as you are. In fact, the minute he steps out of that car, I'm gonna slap him in the face! I know he made the food, but that food was made to order, and now it's time for all of us to pay the bill.
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The alleged sexual assault happened around 6:30 AM Thursday morning, during the burglary of a home in the 31000 block of Old Ocean City Road.
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ARLINGTON -- Rangers president and CEO Nolan Ryan was the latest to chime in on Josh Hamilton's struggles at the plate, saying on his weekly radio show that Hamilton's at-bats aren't "very impressive," and he doesn't seem to be locked in at the plate. Hamilton said he understands Ryan's frustrations and he feels the same way."I love and respect Nolan to death," Hamilton said on Wednesday. "He's a competitor. He's still a competitor. He was a big-time competitor when he played. I believe he cares so much for us as players, almost like a grandfather would. When he sees us not perform and not do the things we need to do, it frustrates him. "I understand what frustrates him. I can't blame him for anything. I'm just going to do what I can do and work on what I can work on, go up there and try to be a little more focused and do the best I can. It doesn't bother me that he expresses his opinions." Hamilton entered Wednesday hitting .135 (7-for-52) with two home runs over his last 14 games to drop his batting average to a season-low .290. He is hitless in his last 16 at-bats with runners in scoring position. He drove in a run on Tuesday night with a weak ground ball, but reacted in frustration by throwing his helmet in the dugout. "I just feel out of sorts mentally," Hamilton said. "You get in trouble when you start thinking about stuff. It's the mental aspect of it more than the physical aspect of it. That's just where I am right now." Hamilton said it all comes down to good pitch selection and getting in a good hitting position. "When I'm swinging at pitches out of the zone and hitting them, it's not a big deal," Hamilton said. "But when I'm swinging at pitches out of the zone and I'm missing them, it's a big deal. I'm focusing on bringing the pitchers back to having to throw me strikes, or at least something close enough that I can do something with it. "They all know they can throw me questionable pitches and, more than likely, I'll swing at them. When I'm going good, they can do that and I'll get hits. When I'm not going good, I get myself out."
Perez to rest 3-4 days, rejoin bullpen
ARLINGTON -- Martin Perez will get three to four days off and go into the Rangers' bullpen. Perez allowed one run over six innings in a start against the Red Sox on Tuesday, and finished with 98 pitches.But Roy Oswalt is returning to the rotation on Sunday after missing a start because of tightness in his lower back, and Scott Feldman is also being used as a starter. That means Perez has to go to the bullpen. "We're not going to six starters," Rangers manager Ron Washington said. Perez is unavailable for a few days, but Washington said the Rangers' bullpen is sufficiently rested and did not need to go get a fresh reliever. The Rangers have an off-day on Thursday, then follow up with Yu Darvish in the series opener on Friday against the White Sox, and Matt Harrison on Saturday. "Hopefully they can take it deep," Washington said. Perez is 1-1 with a 4.26 ERA in three starts and two relief appearances during his two stays with the Rangers this season. He may not be here much longer, because the Rangers are hoping Mark Lowe will be ready to come off the disabled list by the end of the homestand. He is expected to pitch Sunday for Double-A Frisco on a rehab assignment.
Feliz likely to make two more rehab starts
ARLINGTON -- The Rangers were happy with the reports they received on pitcher Neftali Feliz from his start for Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, but he is not ready to return to the big league club. The current plan is for him to get two more starts, with the next one on Sunday for Round Rock at Memphis.Feliz threw three scoreless innings against Albuquerque on Tuesday, allowing one hit and a walk while striking out three. He threw 54 pitches. In his previous outing, Feliz pitched just 1 2/3 innings and allowed four runs. "This was far better," Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux said. "Much more intensity, much more of a professional approach, a lot more competing, much better on the attack." The Rangers are hoping Feliz can throw 75-80 pitches over five innings and then have one more start before he is activated. He has been on the disabled list since May 19 with a sprained right elbow. "I got a lot better," Feliz sid. "Last time, I wasn't throwing my pitches in the strike zone. This time, I was having good results. I feel better since I lost five pounds. I'm trying to get strength on my body. That's something I think I need to work on."
Beltre in lineup night after beaning
ARLINGTON -- Third baseman Adrian Beltre was back in the lineup on Wednesday, one day after getting hit in the back of the head on a pitch thrown by Red Sox reliever Vicente Padilla. Beltre, who was hit in the eighth inning of the Rangers' 2-1 loss, had to leave the game, but was cleared to play on Wednesday."I got up this morning and I felt fine," Beltre said. "It didn't look pretty, but there's nothing wrong with me. I thought I was going to have to fight my way into the lineup, but I'm fine." Beltre reiterated that he did not think Padilla was deliberately throwing at him. Beltre was batting with two outs and a runner on third with the game tied at 1 when he was hit. "It just got away," Beltre said. "He already knows me, but I don't think he did it on purpose. We know his reputation, but I think, based on the situation, he wouldn't hit me on purpose. Plus, I don't have a history with him. "I've got two strikeouts. I was trying to hit the ball up the middle, so I have to see the ball to be able to do that. It wasn't a slow breaking ball, so I couldn't just turn my head around. I wasn't expecting the pitch. When I saw the ball coming at me, I just tried to turn my head and my face and turn my shoulder, but it was too late."
Beltre is the Rangers' cleanup hitter. In the first inning of Wednesday's game, Rangers pitcher Derek Holland hit Red Sox cleanup hitter Adrian Gonzalez. Holland's pitch hit Gonzalez on the hip.
Worth noting
First baseman Mitch Moreland's wife, Susannah, gave birth to the couple's first child on Wednesday afternoon. They had a son, Crue Howell.
Triple-A Round Rock right-handed reliever Fabio Castillo was activated from the disabled list Wednesday. He has been out since July 8. Rangers starters are 20-0 in 23 games where they have allowed one or fewer runs in at least six innings. The team's three pitchers to get no-decisions when that happens are Colby Lewis, Matt Harrison, and Martin Perez, who gave up one run over six innings in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Red Sox. Elvis Andrus' current 12-game hit streak is tied with the Marlins' Jose Reyes for the longest in the Majors, and is the Rangers' second-longest streak this season. Josh Hamilton had a 16-game hit streak from April 17-May 16. After the Rangers issued two walks in the first 17 innings of their series against the Red Sox, Joe Nathan walked a pair of batters in the ninth inning on Tuesday. That broke Nathan's streak of 80 straight appearances without multiple walks.
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields, and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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|Preparation Time
|1 Hour
|Cook Time
|20 Minutes
|Total Time
|1 Hour, 20 Minutes
|Main Ingredient
|Lunch; Dinner
|Main Dish; Side Dish
|African; Moroccan
|High Protein; Heart Healthy
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound skinned, boned chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 1/2 cups water, divided
20 bite-size pitted prunes (about 4 1/2 ounces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onion
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
4 cups couscous, prepared
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
Place first three ingredients in a large, zip-top, heavy-duty, plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag, and shake to coat. Chill one hour.
Combine one cup water and the prunes in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cover and let stand one hour while chicken marinates. Drain prunes, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
Add oil to a nonstick skillet and place over medium heat until hot. Add ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon; cook one minute, stirring constantly. Add onion and saut� eight minutes.
Add chicken, remaining 1/2 cup water, prunes, reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid, and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until chicken is done.
Place couscous on a serving platter; top with chicken mixture, and sprinkle with almonds.
Calories: 460 cal
Total fat: 8g
Saturated fat: 1g
Monounsaturated fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 49mg
Sodium: 364mg
Carbohydrate: 69g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Calcium: 85mg
Iron: 4g