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Tom Ohle talks with his first boss in the gaming industry, Greg Zeschuk of BioWare, about the crazy and creative times when MDK 2 was in development.
I was just a clueless 17-year-old when I first visited BioWare's offices in Edmonton. I was a "journalist" – you know, one of those kids that starts a website in hopes of supporting a rather horrendous gaming habit – and was thrilled that the only developer in town would actually entertain me with a demo of an upcoming game. I was there to check out some upcoming hit game by the name of Neverwinter Nights. Little did I know that a couple of years later I'd actually be the PR lead on that very game… yeah, it took a while to make!
by Tom Ohle
I was just a clueless 17-year-old when I first visited BioWare's offices in Edmonton. I was a "journalist" – you know, one of those kids that starts a website in hopes of supporting a rather horrendous gaming habit – and was thrilled that the only developer in town would actually entertain me with a demo of an upcoming game. I was there to check out some upcoming hit game by the name of Neverwinter Nights. Little did I know that a couple of years later I'd actually be the PR lead on that very game… yeah, it took a while to make!
A side benefit was that I was invited to spend some time playing another upcoming BioWare game – MDK2. It stands as my personal favorite BioWare game… maybe because it's just so much fun and oozes personality, but it was so inspiring for me to be invited to play it for most of a Saturday, with BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk sitting next to me, watching my every move. I was very fortunate to get my start in this business at BioWare, and so I thought it would be fitting if I'd give those little-known guys in Canada a bit more publicity as a sign of my appreciation. I sat down with Greg, now VP Development Operations at BioWare and VP at EA, to discuss MDK2.
1. MDK2 launched on Dreamcast first. How did that agreement come about? In more general terms, how did the game come to be?
[GZ] We had been working with Interplay since the mid 1990s and we had finished Shattered Steel back in 1996 and we were considering next products. Interplay had successfully launched MDK (developed by Shiny) and we were offered the opportunity to do the sequel (I think Bryan Fargo offered it to Ray during a meeting discussing Baldur's Gate as well as future products together). We were big fans of MDK and we thought it would be fun to work on the sequel. We had also reached the point where we thought BioWare was ready to pursue console development and we thought the Dreamcast would be a great system to start on – it was quite powerful for the time and very developer friendly.
2. Even before MDK2 was released – and even more so today – BioWare was known as one of the best RPG developers around. Why do an action game? Why MDK2 specifically?
[GZ] People tend to forget that BioWare's first game, Shattered Steel, was an action game. We are a company comprised of fans of all games; action and RPG happened to be our two favorite genres and so we chose to work in both of them. People tend to know us for our RPGs, but frankly, our action games were also pretty good!
As mentioned before – we liked the MDK franchise; we liked the humor and we thought it would technically stretch the team in a good direction!
3. Okay, so I'm an idiot. Yeah, I worked at BW for almost four years… but age is not kind to my memory, and somehow Shattered Steel suffered its wrath… thankfully we have that game here, too, so I won't look quite so dumb in the future.
Do you feel you introduced any groundbreaking/innovative elements to the genre in MDK2? Aside from kicking things off in Edmonton, of course. If not innovations, then more generally, what do you think BioWare brought to the table that others may not have?
[GZ] There are a few unique elements in the game that we are quite proud of: we added a funny and engaging story to the series and we added a character switching mechanic to the game (in the first MDK you could only play as Kurt while in MDK2 you could be Max, Kurt or Doctor Hawkins). The story was penned by Luke Kristjanson, one of our original writers and quite a hilarious fellow. He did great justice to the crazy characters and oddball villains; some we created and some we used from the original game.
From a design perspective we started in a bit of a rut where we didn't know exactly how to progress beyond the original MDK formula. The challenge we were facing was that MDK itself was quite an innovative game with Kurt having multiple different powers: sniper scope, parachute and chain gun. Our choice, of course, was to make it more complicated by adding in full playability of Max the dog and Dr. Fluke Hawkins, the crazy inventor. The end result was that we added a jetpack to Max (for the infamous reactor level) and had the Doctor create items like the Atomic toaster out of seemingly innocuous elements. Overall it was a whole lot of fun to work on and design.
4. How big was the team? How has the scope of game development changed since those days?
[GZ] The Dreamcast team was probably about 20 to 25 people at its peak (it's hard to remember precisely) – that included the QA folks, as we consider them part of the team at BioWare, and others that just helped out for a short period. We had a really great bunch of people on the team; many of them are still at BioWare and are now quite noteworthy in the industry. Some examples include Casey Hudson (now known for being the Project Director on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect), David Falkner (KotOR and ME lead programmer) and Derek Watts (KotOR and ME art director), Ryan "Hoyle's book of Hoyle" Hoyle (key optimization and console programmer on practically everything BioWare has done since) and many others (Scott Horner, Rick Li, Tony de Waal, Steve Gilmour)! There are also some folks that have moved on like Russ Rice, Sean Smailes, Mike Sass, Dave Chan, Kalvin Lyle, Justin Smith, Tobyn Manthorpe, Rob Sugama, Larry Stevens, Cass Scott, Charles Randall, Derrick Collins, Stan Melax, Keith Soleski, Deo Perez, Henrik Vasquez, Karl Schreiner, Scott Rodrique and certainly last but not least Cameron Tofer (my co-Project Director, co-lead designer and the Lead Programmer!). We had some additional people like Marc Audy and Derek French join us late on the Dreamcast version, and they were crazy enough to stay for the entirety of the PS2 version. All in all MDK2 was spectacularly fun to build – we had some really great times – maybe I'll even share some of the really crazy stories from that gang of crazy kids in this article!
Big-time console releases are much, much larger nowadays, though some of the creative stuff done in flash and online can be much smaller. Times have changed but the past is returning in some ways.
5. MDK2 was one of the hardest games around. Was the high difficult a conscious decision you made at the onset of the project? What are some of your favorite "m$!f!8k this game!!!" moments? The PC version received an oft-requested difficulty setting; do you think that affected the spirit of the game in a negative way?
[GZ] People seem to give us a lot of stick about how hard the game was – I'm not sure why…:) Actually we did aim to recreate an "old skool" experience where the game was tough, but I don't think we realized just how hard we made it. I remember near the end Ray telling me that he thought it was too tough – I didn't listen to him, which was a pretty big mistake. Now I listen to him religiously…:)
I think we made one of the classic game development mistakes where we balanced the game to our skill, rather than to the skill of a new player. Live and learn! One of the levels I've heard the most comments about is actually Casey's reactor level where you need to use Max to flawlessly fly up the exterior of this gigantic reactor. There is only one path up, and the platforms drop away on a complicated timing schedule, so yeah, it's pretty tough. I think it wasn't helped by [Quality Assurance master Scott] Horner's l33t skillz – he could manipulate the controller to get more gas out of the jetpack than the average player. That didn't help. Another pretty hard fight was the end, against Zizzy Balooba – he would suck you into his stomach after some exterior battling and you could only defeat him by shooting his external organs – the eyes were particularly hard to hit. Do I need to mention again the game was really, really fun?
One of my favorite "difficulty" stories was in a review of Ninja Gaiden for the Xbox – the first line read something like, "Hey kids, Ninja Gaiden is hard, but don't fret, it's not MDK2 hard!" I was shocked! I'm now afraid that Itagaki-San will kick our asses for making a game harder than his…:)
6. Ah, that damn reactor level. I remember coming in to play test MDK2 on the Dreamcast, and you sat in a room with me and watched me fall… and again… and… again… Somehow I managed to get through it on the first try in the retail game. I'd hate to think it was actually harder during testing.
What were some of the other decisions made early that guided the project's direction? How did you hope to bring something fresh to MDK2 while maintaining the personality and soul of the original?
[GZ] To be clear, most people on the team were somewhat crazy – this drove a lot of the decision making on the game. Atomic toasters? Bosses like Schwang Schwing? Clearly from demented minds! Once we got on track (i.e. 3 characters, each with their own powers) we just put the pedal to the metal and started making the game. We got a lot of traction once we had an idea where we were going. One additional thing about the process that made it so crazy and creative was that we didn't have a strict design doc or even a strict design process. We just started making cool stuff and guys started trying to one-up each other with unique and interesting ideas. Overall it was a wonderful creative morass.
7. Did the team face any major challenges during development?
[GZ] See the answer above – yes we faced challenges – we didn't really have a clear design doc or dev process – we just made it. This leads to a lot of wasted effort and potential frustration when ideas just don't work or they're incompatible with other parts of the game. We spent quite a bit of time (maybe more than half the project) trying to figure out the general premise of the game; once we did we raced to completion quite successfully. It's fair to say that MDK2 was the project on which I personally learned the most about game development. We do things a lot differently now at BioWare based on what we learned on MDK2 and all of the other games we've made. By balancing structure, process and creativity you get to a much better place much less painfully.
8. Where did the game's humor come from? I know you like fart jokes (who doesn't?) but were there any specific inspirations or key people on the team that really injected their own humor? What were some of your favorite funny moments in the game?
[GZ] I'm not joking when I say people on the team were pretty crazy. Imagine a team where you gathered a bunch of rebellious and kooky people then told them to make a game (even worse when you put me in charge). Then don't give them any rules – that was MDK2. We were all young and foolish but it was really great fun. I still remember the physical layout of the office – having Derek Watts, Sean Smailes and Russ Rice all in the same office was simply a recipe for mayhem! [Tom note: having them in different parts of a big office was bad enough] Luke was great at writing humor (and quite funny in his own right) and Cam was also really notorious for his antics, not the least of which was his naming ability – I still think Chuckleberry Finn is the best name for an in-game playable fish ever.
In terms of the true decline to depravity I think it may have all started when Russ Rice found "the fart machine" website – many hours were spent testing out all of the variations. Dave Chan, the sound lead on the project, likely has some great stories about accurately sampling sound effects for the game. I'll leave it at that.
9. What are some of your favorite characters in the game? Playable or not.
[GZ] I'm not joking when I say all of them. But, if I had to pick one playable character, it would be Dr. Hawkins – he's funny, quirky and had very creative levels. On the enemy side I had a soft spot for the Coneheads, perhaps because of the green clouds they left behind them. I also liked the bosses – one thing I haven't called out is just how incredibly fun the voice work for the game was. We used some local comedy actors (Atomic Improv) to voice the characters in the game and they did a truly awesome job. I still remember getting take after take of the BFB (Big *something* Brain) and laughing endlessly at both the dialog Luke wrote and the voice done by the actor. It was a really good time.
10. The company has yet to return to a pure action game, despite the fact that MDK2 was very well received by fans and critics. Has BioWare learned any lessons from MDK2?
[GZ] We've spent the last few years adding increasing levels of action into our RPGs. Jade Empire had a pretty solid action-based combat system and Mass Effect was a great shooter, as well as a great RPG. We learned a ton from MDK2 and are super proud of the work the team did.
11. As you noted, BioWare has steadily been working on combat in its games – Jade Empire and Mass Effect featured real-time combat that has evolved from one product to the next. Have you guys thought about going back to a pure action game?
[GZ] We certainly have been adding more action to our games, but our main focus remains delivering great stories to our fans. If we move back into the action space it will be from a position of delivering a great story from within the context of an action game. This is something we're extremely passionate about.
12. Any parting words?
[GZ] I would like to say how proud I am of having had the chance to work with the team on MDK2 – they were a dedicated group that had a lot of passion and it showed in the game. I'm also really happy to see the continued success of the people on the team – some are still at BioWare, some have moved on – they were a great bunch to work with and I still remember working on MDK2 as one of the greatest periods in my life and I'll always be proud of the game we made.
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RAIN poured into Stockbridge Primary School after thieves stripped the lead from the roof.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Advocacy groups have filed a complaint with the U.S. Justice Department claiming Dallas-area public schools are too harsh in their truancy rules, subjecting students to cruel and unusual punishment by handcuffing them in class, sending them to special adult courts and assessing stiff fines for skipping school.
The complaint, filed Tuesday with the department's Civil Rights Division on behalf of seven Dallas County students, names the county's truancy courts, along with the Dallas Independent School District -- the second-largest in Texas -- and smaller nearby districts in Garland, Mesquite and Richardson. It alleges they are using "inconsistent and inflexible" attendance polices that violate the civil rights of students with disabilities and limited English proficiency. Dallas ISD is further alleged to have violated the civil rights of pregnant students in prosecuting truancy.
In a statement Tuesday, the Dallas school district said students are treated equitably as it "adheres to all attendance policies set by the state" and that attendance issues are taken "very seriously." Richardson Independent School District issued a similar statement, saying it "works proactively to educate students and parents about attendance expectations and truancy."
Garland schools did not return calls seeking comment, and Mesquite Independent School District spokeswoman Laura Jobe said officials were reviewing the complaint and had no immediate comment.
Only Texas and Wyoming prosecute truancy cases in adult courts. The Texas policy stems from 2001, when the Legislature transferred "Failure to Attend School" cases to adult courts, which already handled many other Class C misdemeanors brought against students.
Texas courts prosecuted a whopping 113,000 truancy cases against children ages 12 to 17 in fiscal year 2012 -- more than double the number of truancy cases prosecuted in all other 49 states combined, but that's because 48 of those states use juvenile courts for such cases.
Still, according to the National Center for Juvenile Justice, approximately 52,000 truancy cases were filed in the juvenile courts nationwide in 2009, the most recent data available -- meaning Texas' figure remains more than double the rest of the country.
"When I talk about this outside of Texas, people who work in juvenile justice in other states just sort of gasp," said Deborah Fowler, deputy director of Texas Appleseed, which filed the complaint along with Disability Rights of Texas and the National Center for Youth Law. Texas Appleseed relies on volunteer lawyers and other professionals and works to "promote social and economic justice for all Texans."
Yet Texas truancy prosecutions have actually declined since the Legislature in 2011 approved raising the minimum age to be charged with skipping school from 10 to 12. But Fowler said Dallas County alone prosecuted more than 36,000 truancy cases last year, nearly three times Harris County -- which includes Texas' largest district, the Houston Independent School District.
Dallas County's truancy courts collected $2.9 million in fines in fiscal year 2012, enough to cover more than half the courts' about $4.2 million operating costs.
"There is this kind of perverse incentive to keep the fines high," Fowler said.
The complaint isn't seeking monetary damages, as in a lawsuit, but rather asks the Justice Department to declare that prosecuting truancy as a crime is unconstitutional. It also seeks to bar district officials from handcuffing students at school and transporting them to court for truancy hearings.
Fowler said filing a federal complaint is less adversarial and time consuming than a traditional lawsuit, noting that the groups want to work with all parties so that Dallas County can change its policies and eventually become a model in Texas. The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has recently worked with school districts to address discrimination complaints in Massachusetts and Florida.
The complaint gives only the initials of the students involved, but they include an 8th grader who missed school with the flu but was charged with truancy for not turning in a doctor's note on time; and a student who stayed home for a month after having a baby but faced truancy charges when her school refused to accept her doctor's note.
Nicole Pryor, who lives in southern Dallas, said two of her four children are involved in the complaint.
She acknowledged her children have made mistakes, but noted that her 16-year-old daughter, Ashley Brown, ended up in court after a suspension for tardiness was incorrectly recorded as unexcused missed school days.
Brown said her school has been very apologetic. "But that didn't help me in court," she said. "They were treating me like a stone-cold criminal."
Pryor's son, meanwhile, was 16 when he was handcuffed and taken to truancy court for a hearing.
"The system's not working," the 47-year-old mother said. "It's out of control."
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4/5 rDev +0.3%
01-08-2014 22:56:52 | More by JohneHoodlum
4.05/5 rDev +1.5%
Jolly Farmer is by far the best beer selection in the immediate area with a great mix of local and national brews. I am especially impressed with their selection of Southern Tier Brewery beers. They even fill growlers from some of the regional breweries.
While the counter staff are not necessarily knowledgeable about the beer selection, the owner is very helpful and informed of his selection. He will make great recommendations if you aren't exactly sure what you want. If you are looking for a great craft brew, this is one of the few places in the area to shop.
10-21-2011 01:44:15 | More by hardcor33
New York
3.55/5 rDev -11%
I grew up near the Jolly Farmer, but it had been over 10 years since my last visit - all long before I was legal drinking age. I knew they had been expanding their beer selection, but on my return trip this weekend I was really impressed by its transition into a great craft beer shop.
I stopped in mainly because I knew they carried Horseheads bombers and I was pleased to find the entire lineup in stock. I was also able to find new releases like all 4 beers from Three Heads brewery that just opened in Rochester and Sierra Nevada Hoptimum. They had the typical North East breweries you'd expect - Troegs, Victory, Great Lakes, Ithaca (including Brute, 12, 13, Old Habit). The bigger national craft brands like Stone, Great Divide, Dogfish Head, and even a few selections from The Bruery were there as well. I was surprised, but happy to see last year's Old Guardian and the 09.09.09 VE still on the shelves even though these have long been sold out everywhere else. Knowing this however I'd keep a close eye on anything you want to be fresh.
The service was great as well. After seeing me filling up a basket the manager/owner came over and had a nice conversation about his new arrivals, when to expect upcoming releases, etc...
Prices seemed reasonable enough. Maybe a few dollars more than Wegmans here or there, but a reasonable trade off for the increased selection. There was a small section of singles at the front of the store which were priced accordingly.
Overall a very nice shop. Not the full selection you get at the Finger Lakes Beverage Center in Ithaca, but on par or better than any of the options in the Binghamton area.
01-23-2011 13:38:58 | More by nh2032
4.2/5 rDev +5.3%
This small town market continues to impress with their exceptional selection of Craft and Import beers. I travel pretty extensively in the New England area, sampling small scale and mid size breweries and have been constantly shocked to find that this store already has beers that I find in these markets. Recently, I stayed at the Eagles Mere Inn, in Eagles Mere PA and tried a Green Flash Brewery IPA (California). I stopped at the Jolly and asked one of the crew if they could order this beer for me. Sure enough, the young guy walked right over to one of the non-cooler shelves and pointed out the Green Flash IPA! This happens all the time! I think I've found a unique brew and they already have it on the shelf. If you are traveling along NY17/US86 in the southern Tier of NY (near Elmira/Binghamton), you really should stop in.
11-14-2010 17:23:10 | More by ebustin
4.65/5 rDev +16.5%
This is my favorite beer store and the best selection I can find anywhere around here. They have three or four taps for growler fills, and they are constantyl getting in new stock. The service is always good, the store is always clean, and if you catch the owner - who is around quite frequently - he will talk alot about beer and what is new; furthermore, if there is anything you are looking for, he'll order it in as long as he can get it.
Their selection has increased each of the last two years and there is always new stuff to try. I wanted some Bitches Brew and after reading post on here of trouble finding it, doubted I would come across it. Last night there it was five bottles and they had the Punkin in already.
09-06-2010 13:15:24 | More by Chickenhawk9932
4/5 rDev +0.3%
Stopped in (thanks to BA) while spending the weekend in nearby Sayre, PA.
Quality: A clean convenience store with about 1/4 of the store devoted to bottles.
Service: An employee came up to me and asked for any assistance while I was shopping.
Selection: Two aisles devoted to beer (1/4 cold macro and micro 12 packs to singles, 1/4 foreign, 1/2 micro). Micro selection supported NY breweries well (Ommegang, Middle Ages, Horseheads, Brooklyn) and offered a few selections from PA (Sly Fox, Weyerbacher, Troegs) and beyond (Dogfish Head, Stone, Lagunitas). I found a small amount of bottles over 9 months old. There was a small section of basic homebrew equipment available.
Worth the stop, I don't think you will find much better anywhere in the surrounding area.
08-16-2010 19:22:15 | More by HandOfOmmegang
3.5/5 rDev -12.3%
This is a store that I have been to before and only recently noticed the increase in good beer there, so here it is...
The Jolly Farmer is located in downtown Waverly, NY right near the PA state line. This clean, family market has the basic food needs, but also features a growing line of good beer. There is the wall of cold beer (loaded with BMC as well as the craft brews) and several aisles of cases, bombers, and some singles.
Nice selection (not huge, but well-focused) of Belgians, some Canadians, and a great selection of the locals (Ithaca,Southern Tier, and Wagners). Great cross-section of the national stuff and some good regionals(Wolavers). They have four taps for growlers(Ithaca Pale,Brooklyn ChocStout,Wolvers Oatmeal,and MH Roxy Rolle) and the bomber selection includes Rogues and Southern Tier(Unearthly!). The prices were reasonable and the shelves were clean and well-stocked. I talked to the owner and he is trying to get more craft brews in due to all the demand for better beer.
I really liked this store and will be back again to stockup on the NY beers that I can't find in these parts.
04-03-2007 18:08:30 | More by mobud
Jolly Farmer in Waverly, NY
- out of 100 based on 7 ratings.


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Scottsbluff won the rubber game of its season series with McCook, 52-48, Tuesday night and along with it came a third straight District B6 title and a trip to the Boys State Basketball Tournament in Lincoln next week.
The battle between the defending state champion Bearcats and the Bison lived up to expectations as the game wasn't decided until the closing moments.
McCook had topped Scottsbluff 59-to-45 at the GNAC Holiday Tournament in December in Columbus. Scottsbluff won in McCook three weeks ago in overtime and what head coach Tony Siske thought heading into meeting number three came to fruition.
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Overnight: Phuket
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Overnight: Koh Phi Phi
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I'm just a young dude that loves to have a good time. I left university and baseball to serve a two year full-time mission for the LDS Church in Zimbabwe because I knew that it was the right thing to do. It was an experience that shaped and is continuing to shape my life. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I I enjoy playing baseball and representing my school. I love to serve others and feel happy doing so. Even though I am very busy with school and baseball, I love to share my knowledge and testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ with others because it brings happiness into the lives of those who embrace it.
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I grew up in the church. My parents are very active members. Looking back, i'm glad that they showed me the way. I'm happy to say that i'm not a strong member of the church just because of my parents. They always encouraged me to be active, but were never too forceful. They let me make my own decisions. I did rely on their testimonies though. That's for sure. At a crucial point in my life, I knew that I truly had to find out for myself. I would read three or four verses from the Book of Mormon each night before I would sleep. That was all though. At this important time of my life, I remember praying so fervently about the Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith, and the Church that he restored. After I offered that prayer at my bedside, I felt the Holy Ghost touch me stronger than ever before. I felt that it was true. Something that I can't deny. I decided to make some changes in my life and prepare for full-time missionary service. And I haven't looked back. Since that evening at my bedside, I have had many additional spiritual witnesses and experiences. My testimony has strengthened so much. I know that the Church is true. I know Joseph Smith saw God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Because of this and many succeeding events, the fullness of the Gospel was brought back in these last days. The proper authority and organization of Jesus Christ's original Church exists today. It is led my revelation through President Thomas Spencer Monson. He is the Lord's prophet today. The Book of Mormon is the word of God. It truly gives us a complete knowledge of our Savior's gospel. It testifies of Him. I know that all of my feelings of guilt and shame can be swept away through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I know it because I have experienced it myself. He lives. He loves us. I know these things to be true independent of any person, including my parents. The Holy Ghost has testified these things simply through my thoughts and feelings. I can't deny them.
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I love to read and study about the history of the Book of Mormon and how it makes complete sense that God called prophets in the Ancient Americas just as He did in Ancient Israel. When analyzing the Book of Mormon, it proves itself. The literary complexities as well as the history plays a very important role in its truth and divinity. However, this is not the most important part in knowing the authenticity of the book. It comes through prayer. Having God tell me that's it is true is essential to conversion. Through the answer that He has given me, I've been able to recognize other answers that He gives me to my prayers. He speaks to me when I read the Book of Mormon through the power of the Holy Ghost which comes from my thoughts and feelings. I have had experiences when I've been studying about the Book of Mormon and I received impressions on certain things in my life. Reading the book invites the Spirit to be with me.
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Cowboys' offense fails to finish drives at Washington
The Cowboys had a healthy 380 yards of offense but scored only seven points in a loss to the Redskins.
Cowboys make statement with Austin contract
The Cowboys and WR Miles Austin agreed to a six-year extension that will pay Austin as one of the top receivers in the game, a move that carries some risk.
Report: Cowboys, WR Austin agree to extension
Miles Austin and the Cowboys have agreed on a six-year deal worth $57 million, according to ESPN. The deal would make Austin one of the higher-paid receivers in the league.
Study calls Cowboys most popular team
In a study released Thursday by Nielsen, the Cowboys ranked as the most popular team in the league.
Report: Cowboys starting ORT Colombo will miss season opener
ESPNDallas.com is reporting that Cowboys starting ORT Marc Colombo will not practice Thursday and will miss the Cowboys' season opener Sunday night against the Redskins.
Shanahan: Haynesworth will be Redskin this week
Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan did not deny trade talks involving DT Albert Haynesworth but did say that the embattled player would remain with the team at least through this week.
Reports: Cowboys' Colombo, Kosier not practicing
Cowboys ORT Marc Colombo missed practice on Wednesday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported, and could miss Sunday's game as he battles back from right knee surgery.
Ravens claim ex-Cowboys CB McCann
According to a report from the Dallas Morning News, the Ravens claimed CB Bryan McCann off waivers from the Cowboys, citing McCann's agent as the source.
Dolphins acquire OT McQuistan from Cowboys
Looking for a dependable backup for one of the best tackle combinations in the league, the Dolphins traded for OT Pat McQuistan.
Report: Chargers trade for WR Crayton
Needing a fill-in for Vincent Jackson, the Chargers reportedly have dealt a seventh-round draft choice to Dallas for disgruntled WR Patrick Crayton.
Cowboys WR Bryant will not play Thursday
Despite an emphatic tweet that he would be "back in action," Cowboys WR Dez Bryant will not play in the team's preseason finale Thursday night.
WR Williams sits out Dallas practice
Cowboys WR Roy Williams sat out of practice Tuesday with a hip flexor and strained lower back, but the injuries are not considered to be serious.
Four Cowboys starters cleared to practice
Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips announced Tuesday that four of his starters would return to practice from injury, with a fifth to return next week.
Cowboys release WR Hudgins, TE Sicko
The Cowboys released WR Terrell Hudgins and TE Scott Sicko on Monday.
Bryant: 'I'm going to be ready for Washington'
Rookie WR Dez Bryant (ankle) guarantees he will be ready for the Cowboys' season opener against the Redskins.
Romo and the Dallas Cowboys have agreed on a six-year contract extension worth $108 million, with about half of it guaranteed. The agreement was reported on the team's website Friday. The deal will lower Romo's salary cap number of $16.8 million for 2013, giving the team more room to sign free agents and draft picks.||||||| Romo, who turns 33 next month and was entering the final year of his contract, gets $55 million guaranteed and could be with Dallas through 2019. Super Bowl winner Joe Flacco got $52 million guaranteed in the six-year, $120.6 million contract he signed with Baltimore earlier this month. Romo is the franchise leader in touchdown passes but has just one playoff win in six full seasons as the starter.
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New musical talent has been discovered in Vermont. A 20-piece ensemble named "The Saturn People's Sound Collective" expresses creativity in numbers. The group includes some of Vermont's most notable musicians from a diverse array of backgrounds. The instrumentation includes 5 reeds, 4 trombones, 3 trumpets/flugelhorns, 3 cellos, 1 violin, mallet percussion, guitar, bass, modified drum kit, and percussion.
The 20 piece ensemble is under the direction of director, conductor, and composer Brian Boyes. He joined us for the show tonight. Watch the video for more.


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Kate has also appeared in the Broadway casts of The Full Monty, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Wonderful Town. She starred in Irving Berlin's White Christmas (San Francisco, Detroit, Toronto), The Women at The Old Globe, Henry V at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, She Loves Me at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, Michael John LaChiusa's new musical Giant at Dallas Public Theater,The Music Man and South Pacific at Arena Stage. South Pacific earned her a Helen Hayes Award nomination.
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Still obsessing over Broadway's biggest night? So are we! From red carpet fashion to swooning over host Neil Patrick Harris to the mind-blowing performances, here's the Tony Awards edition of The Broadway.com Show.
Do you love
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This week, Sierra Boggess introduces us to her dear friend and teacher Mary Setrakian, the originator of "You Are Enough." The two discuss how they met and the challenges of performing in Phantom.August 5, 2014
Enjoy this video first look of new Cinderella stars Carly Rae Jepsen, Joe Carroll and Fran Drescher!February 18, 2014
See clips from the Broadway sensation inspired by The Wizard of Oz.September 25, 2008
Watch video of Broadway's longest-running phenomenon!September 25, 2008
Spotlight On: Mamma Mia!November 20, 2008
See a video sneak peek of Broadway's long-running sexy smash!September 25, 2008
Beautiful Tony nominee Jessie Mueller scolds us about a question that's"not appropriate" and reveals which Tony winner she's always up againt for roles.May 30, 2014
The creators of "The Book of Mormon" promote the musical on the popular Comedy Central show.June 15, 2011
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While working on a light rail project for the future, TriMet discovered a piece of Portland's transit past.
Workers tearing apart a building at Southeast 18th and Holgate found a railcar, more than 100 years old, behind a wall of Sheetrock.
The site will be used for a new substation for the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project, but it was the final resting place for a Central Pacific Rail Line car built in the late 1890s.
TriMet workers found a number painted on the rail car and gave that to members of the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation, who researched details about the discovery.
Turns out it was used to travel between Salt Lake City and Portland. It was made mostly of oak, with mahogany trim.
"It doesn't have much future as a rail car, but it is a neat little Easter egg to find during demolition work," said Nick Stewart, of TriMet.
Contractors will be removing the rail car Friday. The Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation plans to salvage what it can from the car, including brass fixtures and etched glass, for its museum.
TriMet workers don't expect this to be the last unique find they make during construction. According to old maps, railroad tracks were just paved over in the area years ago.
"As we build this new one, we'll find even more old stuff in Portland's transit history," Stewart said.
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---- — 2013 Winterfest set for Feb. 1-3
PLATTSBURGH — The 2013 Winterfest at the West Plattsburgh American Legion will be held Feb. 1 to 3.
The curling event takes place all three days and is open to four-person teams with sign-ups ending by Jan. 29. Entry fee is $20 per team ($5 per person), which must accompany sign-up. Sign-up is on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, contact Jamie at 593-5661.
The broomball tournament will be held Feb. 1. All teams must be signed up by Jan. 29 and has an entry fee of $5 per person ($50 per team), which must accompany sign-up. For more information, contact Sam at 493-2346 or 534-1826.
The softball in the snow tournament is set for Feb. 2 to 3. The final is scheduled to be played Sunday. Sign-ups available until Jan. 29 with an entry fee of $50 per team, which must accompany sign-up.
For all events, all proceeds go to the Veterans Assistance Fund.
For more information on all events, contact Post 1619 at 561-8706.
Flyers taking on Montreal Vipers Jan. 26
CHAZY — The Chazy Flyers Bantam Major (98) team will be hosting the Montreal Vipers AA team on Jan. 26 at the Ronald B. Stafford Ice Arena.
The game will start at 4:15 pm. Chazy (28-8-2) is gearing up for a run at the New York State Tier 3 Championships at Amherst on March 7-10.
Fast Pitch League meeting Feb. 7
AUSABLE FORKS — AuSable Forks Fast Pitch League will be holding a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Riverside Lanes.
All interested teams for the upcoming season are encouraged to attend.
Winter Adventure Races set for Feb. 2-23
PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton County Youth Bureau and Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department will host a series of Winter Adventure Races.
The races will take place Feb. 2 to 23 at the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum located on the U.S. Oval.
Registration begins at 2 p.m. and runs start at 2:15 p.m. Youth will be running, climbing and crawling through the snow.
All events are free and open to the youth of all ages; awards will be handed out during the final race.
For further information, call the Clinton County Youth Bureau at 565-4750.
Plattsburgh Little League registration this week
PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh Little League will hold 2013 player registrations on Jan. 24 and Jan. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Crete Center lobby.
Players must be born between May 1, 2000 and April 30, 2006 to be eligible for the 2013 season. Be prepared to show a birth certificate.
Players must reside in the League boundaries (plattsburghll.webs.com/boundrymap.pdf). Be prepared to show three forms (driver's license, utility bill, cable bill, vehicle registration, etc.) of residency verification dated between Feb. 1, 2012 and Feb. 1, 2013.
Rates are $45 per player. All checks to be made out to Plattsburgh Little League.
Lost Pond Hunting Club Rabbit Derby Jan. 26-27
SARANAC — The 4th Annual Lost Pond Hunting Club Rabbit Derby will be held at Saranac American Legion Jan. 26 and 27.
Entry fee is $12 and will include two spaghetti dinners. Prizes will be awarded based on entries. Tickets available at West Plattsburgh Legion, Saranac American Legion and C&S Bait & Tackle Plus.
For more information, call 293-1089. Last weigh in is Jan. 27 at 5 p.m.
Aveson receives ECAC West Goalie of the Week nod
CENTERVILLE, Mass. — Sydney Aveson of the Plattsburgh State women's hockey team was named Goalie of the Week by the ECAC West for the week ending Jan. 20.
Aveson improved to 13-0-1 with back-to-back wins against nationally-ranked No. 3 Elmira. The junior out of West Covina, Calif. allowed one goal on 23 shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Soaring Eagles. On Sunday, she recorded 18 saves as the Cardinals skated to a 5-4 victory to remain undefeated on the year.
Boise, Holmes win divisions at Rail Jam
WILMINGTON — Plattsburgh's Joshua Boise (snowboarding) and Oliver Holmes (skiing) won their divisions during the USASA Rail Jam held Dec. 21 at Whiteface Mountain.
Holmes, 17, also had the best trick overall and earned a special invitation to compete in the Exhibition X-Games in Aspen, Colo. Jan. 26.


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DELMAR, Md. – It's the
local story getting national attention, simply recognized as the "chicken
killer case." The man at the center of it all learned Thursday, he will be
spending time behind bars.
With just 2 months in jail
lying ahead of him, bailiffs led a clearly upset 21-year-old Joshua Shelton out
of court in handcuffs. This after a jury found him guilty on just one of the
five total charges stemming from the incident last summer. Two of those charges
were dropped Thursday.
Shelton was found not guilty
for a trespassing charge and a malicious destruction of property charge. He was
convicted of burglary in the 4th degree after breaking into a power
control shed.
"Fourth degree burglary
means being in the dwelling of somebody without their permission. That's what
it means, breaking and entering. And I guess the jury believed he was in that
building without the permission of the Shockley's," Assistant Public Defender
Rene Tywang said.
On the night of August
24th, Shelton and a close friend say they were invited to the property by poultry
farm owner Mark Shockley's daughter to hang out and have some drinks. Shelley
Shockley admitted to drinking with the boys in court, but it contradicts what
she told WMDT in an interview back in September when she claimed she did not
drink with them. Witnesses explained how Shelton was found lying in a puddle of
what appeared to be his own urine in the power control shed on the property. The
breakers to three chicken houses were turned off, and police say he smelled of
Shelton claims he has no
recollection of going into the control shed and turning off the breakers. His
friend says he found Shelton and Shelley kissing near the shed and soon after
left the property. But Shelley says that wasn't the case - she denies any
sexual relation with Shelton and claims she asked him to leave the property.
Police reports say
Shockley originally accused Shelton of killing more than 70,000 of his
chickens, but he says it was actually closer to 34,000.
"I've spoken with the
Shockley family and they are very thankful for the sentence that was imposed. Mr.
Shockley spoke very eloquently about the pain this caused his family. I believe
the restitution is in line with what is owed as a direct result of this case,"
Wicomico County Assistant State's Attorney Andrew Illuminati said.
Shelton leaves behind a 5.5
month pregnant girlfriend who was in court and in tears after the sentencing.
Shelton appeared upset, as well and shook his head as he was taken away in
The judge sentenced him to
two years, all but 60 days suspended, which is why he's only looking at about
two months behind bars. The judge also ordered three years of probation, drug
and alcohol counseling, and more than $5,000 in restitution to Shockley.


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White Coat Ceremony
White Coat Ceremony
This is a solemn, yet momentous occasion for the P3 students. At this ceremony, the students will be asked to take an oath of Professional Commitment and given White Coats to signify their commitment to the profession and their future patients.
The ceremony is held in the Field House of the King Horn Sports Center on ONU's campus in Ada, OH; date provided below under "Important Dates." Parking is free and available close to the ceremony on a first come/first served basis. The location of the King Horn Center can be found on the map at http://www.onu.edu/about_onu/maps_and_directions. It is number 28 on the map (wheelchair and stroller accessible) .
Mentors should plan to arrive in the Sports Center 45 minutes before the ceremony to line-up and get instructions. The ceremony will last approximately one hour. There will be a reception (with appetizers) following the ceremony in the Field House.
Mentor Registration
Students may ask a pharmacist or a pharmacy student to be their mentor for this ceremony by clicking here. Mentor information MUST be submitted by the deadline listed below. A mentor must be either a pharmacist or an active P-5 or P-6 student who is in good standing . NO P-4 students may serve as mentors. When the student registers their mentor, we will need the following information: The student's first and last name, the student's hometown, the mentor's first and last name, if the mentor is a pharmacist or a P-6 or a P-5 student, and if the pharmacist is an ONU alumni. If the pharmacist is an ONU alumni, the year they graduated and their degree is also required.
Please make sure that you have an accurate e-mail address.
Important Dates
Mentor Registration:
Submission no later than: October 15, 2014
Sizing and ordering of White Coat:
Sign the Code of Professionalism:
- What time is the ceremony?
The ceremony is November 15, 2014 at 10:30 AM in the Field House. Students and mentors need to be there at 9:00 AM.
- Who will receive an invitation?
Your parents will receive a formal invitation in the mail the first week of October. The entire family is welcome and no tickets are necessary. Students and mentors will not receive a formal invitation. Mentors will receive e-mail notifications about the ceremony and links to this website. Please check with your mentor to make sure they received the e-mail correspondence.
- Who can be a mentor?
A mentor must be a pharmacist.
- How do I register my mentor?
Please see the link above.
- What if I don't have someone that I want to ask to be my mentor?
A mentor will be assigned to you in October.
- How will the ceremony proceed?
The white coats will be passed out before the ceremony. They will be given to your mentor when you line up. This will eliminate having the stage crowded with tables for the white coats and the need to pass them out during the ceremony.
You will receive your previously signed 'Code of Professionalism' off stage. It will be in a plastic folder to keep it from getting torn or wrinkled. You will read the abbreviated oath at the end of the ceremony.
Dean Martin will give the opening and closing remarks. The entire ceremony should not last too much longer than an hour.
- Is there a reception after the ceremony?
There will be a reception immediately following for you and your guests. There will be light appetizers.
- What is the dress code?
Dress should be professional. If you wear a suit, you should leave your jacket at home since you will be putting on and wearing a white coat. Your mentor should also dress professionally, but not in a white coat.
- Where should the guests sit?
Programs and seating will be available for your guests during the time before the ceremony while you are lining up.


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on Feb 19, 2008 at 10:37 am
With this council opposed to new developments,how did this manage to go through?
Then again these people say one thing and do another.
Less than a year ago I was told by a council member.."Mountain View does not need new homes"
Then she votes through the project.
on Feb 21, 2008 at 12:27 pm
This was a great project that the City Planning Department managed to botch, really - a 300 page staff report???!!!! What a waste. The City should have spent their time ensuring there was a Mix of Uses here. Imagine how nice a corner cafe would have been. Instead, the Council listened to that short term thining of adjacent residents and City staff (sadly) agreed.
on Feb 25, 2008 at 10:20 am
City council had discussion about some details of the plan, and the plan is Go-Go for the development. Mountain View needs more housing for sure. The transit-oriented housing development is what we need.


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What is Golgotha?:
The synoptic gospels record the site of Jesus' crucifixion either by the Aramaic name Golgotha (place of the skull: Mark 15:22; Matthew 27:33; Luke 19:17) or just as Skull (Luke 23:33). The origin of the name Golgotha is uncertain, but some believe that a cemetery was located here. It is thought that this was a standard site for small executions that would have been common under Roman rule.
What is the difference between Golgotha and Calvary?:
Actually, Golgotha and Calvary are the same place, these are simply two different words used for it. The name Calvary comes from the Latin Vulgate translation of skull, calvaria. Many religious groups seem to prefer to use Calvary, but Golgotha is common as well.
Where is Golgotha?:
The location of Golgotha is unknown, but it was outside the walls of Jerusalem. Not only does John 19:20 record that, but it would be keeping with both Jewish and Roman customs. It likely would have been on an elevated position near a pathway because Roman crucifixion was designed to humiliate, not just kill. John also records that Jesus tomb was nearby, though the entire area around Jerusalem is a sea of graves and tombs.
Why is Golgotha important?:
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is built over a spot where many believe Golgotha was located in ancient times. Although this site is now within the city walls, archaeological excavations of the ancient fortifications indicate that it might have been outside the walls at one point. Excavations have also identified what appear to be rock-cut tombs here. Traditions identifying this as the site of Jesus execution can only be traced back to the 4th century, however, making them unreliable.
This is generally considered the most holy site in all of Christendom and is a major pilgrimage location. Control of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is divided six ways: Franciscans, Greeks, Armenians, Egyptians, Ethiopians and Syrians. Except for the international Franciscan order, then, control of the site is primarily a matter of ethnicity and tribal divisions. It is ironic that the presumed site of Jesus crucifixion is also a site for intensive tribal rivalry, religious division, and at times even violence.