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Missouri health care measure cleared for August vote, no appeal sought
July 21, 2010
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri: Late last week, three days following the July 13 court hearing for the proposed Missouri Healthcare Freedom, Proposition C, Cole County Circuit Court Judge Paul Wilson ruled to uphold the proposed measure and dismissed the lawsuit.[1] In his decision, Judge Wilson wrote that despite arguments that the measure's title was too broad, the Missouri Supreme Court had previously upheld bills that had broader titles. Additionally, Wilson noted that both parts of the proposed measure relate to insurance and thus comply with the single subject rule. The changes made to the text, he noted, remain in line with the bill's original purpose.[2][3] In his decision Judge Wilson criticized the timing of the suit. He noted that the plaintiffs had more than sufficient opportunities to file a complaint prior to the lawsuit filing.[4]
In reaction to the July 16 court ruling, Jefferson City Attorney Chip Gentry announced that the plaintiffs did not plan to further pursue the case. "We thought about it and have decided not to appeal at this time; in light of the fact that ultimately what this case was about was to avoid voter confusion and the impossible choice of having two questions in one box. Even if we were successful on appeal, which we feel we would be; the ultimate remedy of actually removing that confusing language from the ballot wouldn't happen and that the ballots simply would not be counted and would not be certified," said Gentry. In addition to bad timing, Gentry said the plaintiffs did not want to cost the state more money. Absentee ballots had already been cast and ballots had already been printed.[5]
Despite the plaintiffs' decision not to appeal the judge's ruling, a challenge following the August election, should the measure be approved, is not out of the question.[5]
The full text of the measure can be found here.
See also
- Missouri Healthcare Freedom Amendment, Proposition C (2010)
- Missouri 2010 ballot measures
- 2010 post-certification removal litigation
- ↑ KTTS 94.7fm,"Missouri Judge Rejects Healthcare Block," July 17, 2010
- ↑ Associated Press,"Judge upholds Missouri health-care ballot measure," July 16, 2010
- ↑ OzarksFirst.com,"Healthcare Opt-Out Vote Will Stay on Ballot," accessed July 21, 2010
- ↑ OzarksFirst.com,"Judge Upholds Missouri Healthcare Vote," accessed July 21, 2010
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MissouriNet,"Attorney: opponents to health care ballot measure will not appeal judge's decision after all (AUDIO)," July 19, 2010

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The University of Calgary chalked up a converted touchdown of all-stars as seven Dinos were deemed exceptional in their respective sports.
Linebacker Agustin Barrenechea and the Medicine Hat High School product, defensive end Dan Federkeil, both had outstanding seasons. Barrenechea was a standout on all counts this season, registering 54 tackles, four sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery.
In high school, Federkeil was known more for hitting on the ladies than hitting his opponents--no really he was. However, he made up for his past pimping ways with a strong showing this season, raking in 27 solo tackles, one sack and a blocked field goal for good measure.
Meanwhile, veteran noseguard Mike MacDonald was named Canada West's nominee for the Russ Jackson Award for academics, athletics and citizenship.
The cross-country team ran away with Canada West honours as well. Heather Sim was named Canada West Rookie of the Year, powered by three top-ten finishes this season. Shannon Slater was also impressive, besting her competition as Canada West Runner of the Year.
Not to be left out, field hockey players Claire Linton and Liz Allen were also dubbed all-stars. Linton, a midfielder, was named to the CIS first team, scoring a team-leading nine goals over the season, finishing an impressive third in Canada West scoring. Allan, a defender, was selected to the CIS second team due to her consistently solid two-way play.
And what about women's soccer? We can't forget those killer kickers. Megan Dourado perfectly rounds out our lucky seven. No luck was involved here, however, only powerful performances and pretty plays.
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7:00am Monday 19th May 2014 in News By William Tomaney, Reporter
PLANNING committee members will be back in Wyre Forest's council chamber to rule on applications delayed last month for site visits.
Controversial applications by Tesco to extend the Squirrel Pub in Areley Common, Areley Kings - which it plans to turn into a Tesco Express convenience store - and another, by Load Street, Bewdley-based Severn Indian Cuisine, to move its kitchen, were deferred last month for councillors to take a look at the sites.
Members of Wyre Forest District Council's planning committee are now expected to make their final decisions at this month's committee meeting, which takes place tomorrow at 6pm at Wyre Forest House. Both applications have been recommended for approval by planning officers.
Tesco is planning to demolish two outbuildings and alter the shop front of the Squirrel Pub but, legally, does not need permission to change the use of the inn to a convenience store. The plans have sparked heated debate between residents opposed to the plans due to transport and quality of life concerns and Tesco staff, who say the company will be "good neighbours".
Recommending approval in a report which will go before councillors next Tuesday, planning officer Paul Round said: "The impact on noise and disturbance has been carefully considered and also found to be acceptable."
A decision is also due to be made on Severn Indian Cuisine's proposal to move its kitchen following complaints about odour and noise pollution. The plans follow complaints about the current extractor fan in an alleyway next to the restaurant, which was once a cafe, surrounded by flats after residents claimed the small of cooking was blowing into their homes.
Recommending approval, planning officer Julia McKenzie-Watts said: "The plans will not have an undue impact on local amenity."
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False Dawn - Drudkh
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Hymn III, Hymn IV, Hymn VII - Ulver
Stahl Blitz Kalt - Absurd
Fall of Man, Du Nordavind, Raudt og Svart - Arcturus
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Salmon's Gate - Beherit
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Fuel for Hatred, Mother North, Forhekset, K.I.N.G. - Satyricon
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About 60 primary school children in Chanombo village, Malawi, go to Matsewa Primary School, which is about 2 kilometers away in the area of Traditional Authority Chakhaza in Dowa district. Beginning in 2001, the school had no clean source of water because its borehole broke down. To make matters worse, the village borehole also broke down in 2002 due to the increase in workload, as it had to supply both Chanombo village and the school.
From 2002 to 2006, those two communities depended on unprotected, shallow wells as their source of water. Because of this, they experienced a lot of diarrhea cases as well as dropouts of school children. Women and school children were traveling a distance of 5 kilometers in search of water from the Bua river, which was also unprotected from contamination.
When Africare came in 2007 with a water and environmental sanitation project, the two boreholes ― the one at the Matsewa school and the one in the village of Chanombo ― were rehabilitated and are now fully functional.
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The Arrow Child and Family Ministries is holding an information meeting for those interested in becoming foster parents.
"The Arrow Project is a Christian, non-profit human services agency that serves and strengthens children, families and communities by providing homes and services for living a whole and meaningful life. In Texas, foster care and special needs adoption are our primary programs," says Woody Edmiston with The Arrow Project.
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CrossFit gym holds grand opening
BRADENTON -- CrossFit Bradenton, a new gym at 3220 59th Drive E., Suite 104, will hold its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 13.
Husband-and-wife team Paris and Beth Vannata learned the CrossFit training method when they lived in Georgia and moved to Bradenton to open their own CrossFit gym.
"We fell in love with it in our first class," said Beth Vannata about being introduced to CrossFit. "It's kind of been our dream to open our own CrossFit box. That's what we call our gyms (in CrossFit) -- the box."
CrossFit is a high-intensity workout that involves skills such as climbing a 15-foot rope, pushing tires rapidly on the gym floor or swinging a sledgehammer against an old tire. Although the workouts are intense, they aren't boring because they change every day, say CrossFit enthusiasts.
"It's functional movement at high intensity," said Beth Vannata. "It varies in terms of movement. We squat, we push, we pull, we lift.
"What I love most is accomplishing things I never thought I'd be able to accomplish," she said.
Despite the rigor, anyone can join CrossFit, even when not especially fit or being significantly overweight, she said. The intensity of workouts can be dialed down.
The open house will feature prizes, vendors and activities for children. For information, call 941-405-0023 or visit www.crossfit-bradenton.com.
Polo Grill offers new'clean eating' menu
LAKEWOOD RANCH -- The Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch has a new menu option called Polo Fit that offers "clean eating" with choices such as Golden Flax and Chia Seed Crusted Cedar Shake Salmon, and Crisp and Raw Kale Salad.
Polo Grill owner Tommy Klauber competes in Ironman events and triathlons and developed the menu for the "clean eating lifestyle" that is beneficial to athletes. His description of clean eating is food that is fresh and close to its natural state with no added sugar, fats and additives. The Polo Fit menu also minimizes the use of allergens such as dairy and gluten.
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Klauber pulled the menu together through collaborating with Polo Grill chef Andrew Thompson and nurse and holistic nutritionist Stacy Koski.
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While we've been pondering the changes to the coaching structure I've been wondering about some of the patterns of the past season(s). There were a lot of patterns of play that emerged during the season that weren't discussed since Shanahan's firing and the subsequent coaching search took over the news. I'd like to take a few minutes to look back at what was and to consider starting to plot a course out of the wilderness on the offensive and defensive positions. Starting with the one that we'll probably (hopefully) change the least - offense - what do you see as the most important changes we have to make – or not make – by position?
QB – Bates and Cutler have a great relationship, but is Bates too inexperienced to groom Cutler without a guiding hand that can improve his decision-making? I think he is, and some of his play calling seemed suspect as well. Can he use a running game the right way to help Jay? And, do we draft a 2nd QB or will Hackney mature into someone usable?
O line – Is the zone blocking scheme going to stay? I think that most posters would agree that it should, but since Alex Gibbs left it seems to have diminished a little. With Weigmann in his last year(s), is there another direction we should look at, starting with our next center? Ten Tigers is a possible center, but also a great guard option. A lot of scouts preferred him there (being thrust into a game with no prep wasn't a fair try-out – he was excellent in preseason), so we have decisions to make regardless. I was surprised that Hamilton was the weak link at times - do we consider a change? (A quick note on Tigers: His blocking consistency grade of 85.45% was the highest mark of any active NCAA center (grades compiled by The NFL Draft Report)...He averaged eight key blocks/knockdowns per game during his career...On 3,243 offensive snaps over four years, he allowed only one quarterback pressure and was penalized just four times during his career. So - guard or center?)
RB – Whether or not we keep Bobby Turner is up to the next OC and/or HC. Can we agree that you can't plug anyone in and have them gain 1000 yards anymore, even if they aren't cut down by bizarre injuries? What role is the RB position going to play in the next year(s)? Finally, is Tatum Bell going to return?
WR/TE – Why are our receivers dropping so many passes? Looking at some film slips, er, clips of how many and when, we might have lost at least one game (and hence the division title) because of this. Is this a coaching problem or something else?
TE – Do we draft or trade for a third TE or are Jackson and Mustard sufficient insurance? With Scheffler's injury history, I can't see losing him and his connection with Cutler but we might want to bolster this position in the draft or FA.
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A notable name in the world of journalism is gone.
Veteran broadcaster Sir David Frost died yesterday while aboard a cruise ship sailing from England. He was 74.
His death, from an apparent heart attack, was confirmed in a statement his family released to the BBC.
Frost was on the Queen Elizabeth cruise ship, where he was due to give a speech, the family added. The cruise company Cunard said its vessel left the English port of Southampton on Saturday for a 10-day cruise in the Mediterranean.
"His family are devastated and ask for privacy at this difficult time. A family funeral will be held in the near future and details of a memorial service will be announced in due course," the statement also read.
The British journalist was famous for drawing an apology out of Richard M. Nixonfollowing the Watergate scandal, during his series of interviews with the former president, broadcast in 1977, three years after Nixon was driven from office.
"The Nixon interviews were among the great broadcast moments—but there were many other brilliant interviews," Prime Minister David Cameron said of Frost. "He could be—and certainly was with me—both a friend and a fearsome interviewer."
The Nixon interviews and the story behind them became the basis of the play Frost/Nixon and a 2008 movie of the same name directed by Ron Howard, which was nominated for 5 Academy Awards.
Besides TV hosting, Frost set up his own company, which gave birth to many more popular British programs,including Breakfast With Frost, which ran on the BBC for 12 years until 2005, and the game show Through the Keyhole from 1987 to 2008. Frost had recently been working for Al Jazeera International.


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Though it's easy enough to find Christmas books for children around the holidays, sometimes it can be a challenge to find books about Hanukkah. Below are four of my toddler's favorite Hanukkah books this year.
"The Hanukkah Mice" by Ronne RandallHardcover, Ages 2-6
"The Hanukkah Mice" has a winning combination of beautiful illustrations and rhyming text about Hanukkah traditions. The story opens with Milly, Molly and Marty Mouse talking about the wondrous tale of the Hanukkah lights "and the miracle that kept them aglow for eight nights." Mama Mouse is sitting in her comfy chair knitting a scarf and encourages her "mousekins" to see what Hanukkah sights they can find around the house.
On the following eight nights the mice find a menorah, gelt, latkes, a dreidel, donuts, presents and Hanukkah holiday cards. Every time the mice discover an item the reader opens a flap on the right-hand side of the page to reveal a lovely illustration of that Hanukkah symbol. At the end of the book the last pages open to reveal a huge drawing of a Hanukkah menorah displayed in the window. The mice gaze at the lights and marvel at all the other menorahs displayed in windows around the neighborhood.
This hardcover book has thick pages that are somewhere between regular paper book and board book thickness, making it a great choice for even the youngest toddler.
"The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle" by Jacqueline JulesPaperpack, ages 4+ (Though our 1 year old loves this story too)
"The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle" tells the story of a mythological bird name the Ziz, who laments how early the sun goes down in winter and longs for a light to read his scrolls by. After trying to catch fireflies and lantern fish, he finally visits Mt. Sinai where God gives him a lamp filled with oil. The Ziz adores his new lamp and enjoys cooking his dinner and fluffing his nest by its light.
Then, while flying over the Holy Temple one afternoon he hears Judah Maccabee lamenting how little oil is left to light the Temple's menorah. The Ziz is concerned to hear this and flies to Mt. Sinai to make sure God knows about the situation. God tell him that the Ziz should help the Maccabees keep the menorah alight. The Ziz doesn't like this idea at all ("Mine!" the Ziz sobs, "Mine!") but he has an important lesson to learn: how to share. Though he resists at first, finally he decides to help. Every night he visits the Temple and a mouse family drags the lamp indoors, where an owl refills the menorah using oil from the Ziz's lamp.
Though "The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle" doesn't tell the entire Hanukkah story it does teach an important lesson about community. With bold, colorful illustrations this is a cute book to add to your Hanukkah rotation.
"Where Is Baby's Dreidel?: A Lift-the-Flap Book" By Karen KatzBoard book, ages baby to toddler
Karen Katz's "Where Is Baby's Belly Button" is practically an essential baby book these days. Turns out she has an entire series of these books, each of which features adorable illustrations of a baby searching for different things.
In "Where is Baby's Dreidel" a baby searches for his Hanukkah dreidel. Is it behind the curtains? No, that's the menorah! Is it behind the eggs on the table? No, those are the latkes! Every time the baby thinks of someplace to search readers lift a flap on the page to reveal what he actually found. In this way the baby searches throughout the house and discovers many symbols of Hanukkah before finally finding his dreidel in the living room where his family has finished decorating for their Hanukkah celebration.
This simple lift-the-flap board book is perfect for babies and young toddlers alike. Its warm illustrations and simple text make it perfect for introducing Hanukkah concepts to young children.
"Elmo's Little Dreidel" by Sesame Street 123Ages 1 and up
In this cute story Elmo visits his Jewish friend Gil and learns all about Hanukkah. He helps them light the menorah, they sing Hanukkah songs and they eat potato latkes. Then Gil teaches Elmo how to play the dreidel game, taking the time to teach Elmo what the Hebrew letters are and what they mean. At the end of the evening Gil gives Elmo his very own dreidel and Elmo rushes home to teach his own family how to play the Hanukkah game. With familiar illustrations and easy-to-understand text, this board book is a fun way to read about Hanukkah symbols and the dreidel game with your toddler.


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Spurs, Clips join race for Ray Allen
The San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Clippers are the latest elite teams to join the race to sign Ray Allen, league sources told ESPN.com.
The sources told ESPN.com this week that the Spurs and Clippers have emerged as two more rivals for the Cavaliers to worry about as Cleveland continues to try to lure Allen away from the Miami Heat.
Allen announced last month that he's still deciding whether he wants to play what would be his 19th NBA season, but that certainly hasn't done anything to limit interest in the 3-point specialist.
Clippers coach Doc Rivers is a natural Allen recruiter after coaching him in Boston. Despite possessing very limited financial flexibility, the Clippers have only 11 players under contract and certainly could use a shooter of Allen's caliber.
Cuban: Clippers' new owner 'great for the league'
The scene came as no surprise to the Dallas Mavericks owner, whose enthusiastic exhibitions had been unique among the NBA's owners.
"I've known Steve for a long time, going back into my twenties, and he's always been this way," Cuban said during an appearance on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM's "The Afternoon Show with Cowlishaw and Mosley" last week. "So this isn't Steve Ballmer getting hyped just for the Clippers. This is just the way he is. He's going to be great for the league.
"You know, in reality, I already know, knowing him, he's going to be a lot calmer than I am. He's great hyping people up in a sales environment, but it'll be interesting to see him during a game. I hope he's crazy, but I'm not expecting it."
Ballmer, who paid $2 billion to buy the Clippers from disgraced former owner Donald Sterling, has been welcomed into the NBA ownership fraternity. That wasn't the case when Cuban brought the Mavs in 2000 and showed up to games acting like a maniac in T-shirts and jeans.
"I just wish he would have been around to give those speeches when I first came in, seen the response by all the old-timers when I came in," Cuban said. "When we were in Reunion Arena, I used to run up and down the aisles trying to exhort people to cheer and to stand up. I mean literally, I was running up and down the aisles I was so pumped up and so excited.
"I remember going into a board of governors meeting and one of the old-school guys -- I won't name him; he's since passed away -- said, 'You haven't done shinola in this league. You need to sit the eff down and shut the eff up. I never want to see you or hear from you again.' And David Stern literally had to tell him to calm down. Then he said something else, and I said, 'Well, such and such ...' and [Mavs CEO/president Terdema Ussery] taps me on the shoulder and said, 'You just got his name wrong.' It would have been interesting to see what it's like just to have Steve's energy."
U.S. roster has size emphasis
NEW YORK -- After relying so heavily on speed and athleticism in its last two major tournaments, USA Basketball officials have put an unexpected emphasis on size in its final player selections by choosing Andre Drummond to fill the last spot on a 12-man roster.
USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo, in explaining the selections made official early Saturday morning, told ESPN.com before the team's afternoon flight to Spain that keeping Drummond -- along with DeMarcus Cousins and Mason Plumlee -- gives coach Mike Krzyzewski "an opportunity to throw a new look at people."
The inclusion of Drummond, Cousins and Plumlee, along with starters Anthony Davis and Kenneth Faried, all but assures that Krzyzewski will occasionally use lineups at the forthcoming FIBA World Cup that feature Davis or Plumlee at power forward next to a more traditional center.
U.S. trims final roster to 12
NEW YORK -- USA Basketball has decided to drop Damian Lillard, Chandler Parsons, Kyle Korver and Gordon Hayward from its roster for the FIBA World Cup in Spain.
With the moves not expected to be revealed until later Saturday, USAB instead announced its final 12-man squad for Spain in a 1 a.m. ET news release, some four hours after completing a 112-86 exhibition rout of Puerto Rico at Madison Square Garden.
Why Mavs couldn't keep Marion for minimum
That's what Marion got to join LeBron James with the Cleveland Cavaliers next season.
So why didn't Dallas keep Marion for the minimum? Because that was never an option for the Mavs.
"It's different when you're going back to your same team as supposed to going to a new team," Mavs owner Mark Cuban said on ESPN 103.3 FM's "The Afternoon Show with Cowlishaw and Mosley" on Thursday. "I think there's a different dynamic and different expectation.
"I have a great relationship with Shawn. We've kept in touch. We messaged yesterday. He just thought that he wanted to go to somebody that he thought, and this was all prior to signing Chandler [Parsons] and everything, that he thought was closer to a ring particularly in the Eastern Conference. He decided to go that route and we wish him nothing but the best. Trix is a champion in our eyes and always will be."
Marion, a consummate professional during his five seasons in Dallas and a critical piece of the Mavs' 2011 title team, said at the end of last season that his preference was to re-sign with the franchise. Asked what it would take for the Mavs to keep him, Marion said, "Not much."
Source: Mavs re-signing Bernard James
The deal will be fully guaranteed, according to the source. That makes 15 players on the Mavs' roster with fully guaranteed contracts -- the limit for the regular season -- in addition to forwards Eric Griffin and Ivan Johnson, who have partially guaranteed deals.
This will be the 6-foot-10, 240-pound James' third consecutive season with the Mavs after being selected with the 33rd overall pick in the 2012 draft. James, 29, an Air Force veteran, averaged 2.1 points and 2.3 rebounds in 7.9 minutes per game over the last two seasons. He has played in 76 games, including 11 starts as a rookie.
James is the fourth center on the Mavs' roster. Starter Tyson Chandler and efficient, athletic reserve Brandan Wright are likely to log the vast majority of the minutes. The Mavs acquired Greg Smith this summer to give them a minimum-salaried banger off the bench. James' best attribute is his ability to block shots (2.7 per 36 minutes).
Chandler Parsons doesn't play in USA win
Or more like what he didn't see.
Chandler Parsons, the Mavs' new $46 million investment, did not play a minute in the rout. Kyle Korver and Mason Plumlee were the only other available Team USA players who didn't enter the game, with Derrick Rose sitting out due to soreness in his surgically repaired knee.
Coach Mike Krzyzewski will soon cut Team USA from 16 to 12 players.
It'd be fine with Cuban, who has repeatedly made it clear over the years that he doesn't like NBA players participating in international competition, if Parsons doesn't make the cut.
Adam Silver: International play a 'risk'
NEW YORK -- With nearly three weeks to mull the circumstance and consequences surrounding Paul George's leg injury, NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he fully understands the risk the league's players are taking in playing for their countries this summer leading up to FIBA World Cup.
But Silver reiterated that it's still up to NBA stars to make the personal decision to play for one's country.
"It is a big risk without enormous financial reward," Silver said when asked about a sentiment shared by outspoken Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban during a "Commitment to Service" news conference to discuss a collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense at Madison Square Garden.
"But I am sitting next to our highest ranking military official," Silver said of General Martin Dempsey." I'm almost embarrassed to be talking about the risk that our players face compared to what our men and women in uniform face."
The topic of the NBA's best and highest-paid stars playing internationally continues to be a hot button issue after George suffered a two-part compound fracture to his lower right leg during a Team USA basketball intrasquad scrimmage in Las Vegas on Aug. 1.
"I'll only reiterate that ultimately it is a personal decision for these players," Silver said. "I should point out that it is not just U.S. players we are referring to. Collectively we have close to 50 NBA players participating in this World Cup on behalf of their national teams."
Team USA played an exhibition against the Dominican Republic at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night with many of its stars sitting this summer's competition out for various reasons.
Josh Howard making push for NBA return
On his best days, Josh Howard stopped on a dime in that perfect sequence when his defender backpedaled a step too far and help defense remained a step away. He rose, cocked, and released the ball into the awaiting nets.
He is now 34, and for the most part, his once deadly pull-up game is a memory, but not always.
He was the Howard of old for one fleeting moment last month, when he played for the New Orleans Pelicans at summer league in Las Vegas. He was the natural-born scorer, pushing forward for 14 points off jumpers and drives and calling out switches on defense. He was happy, eager even, to perform in a setting normally restricted for rookies, wannabes, and dreamers -- in the same gym where he had once performed as an NBA All-Star.
But he is one of the hopefuls now, looking forward to one final chance at restarting his career, appreciative of his past and optimistic about his future.
Although Howard finds himself back near the bottom of the NBA totem pole, he doesn't regret the choices he's made. Some led him to become that All-Star and a dynamic forward who played a crucial role for the almost-champion 2006 Dallas Mavericks; others, like a handful of controversial comments, hurt his reputation and darkened the light on a once promising career.
A flood of injuries didn't help either. His NBA run seemed to end almost as soon as he had peaked.
"I've had the worst of the worst, man. I've just never let that define me," Howard said. "I say everybody's got a story. It's what you do with that story that defines a person."
Read the full story from Grantland here.
Shawn Marion joining LeBron James
Free-agent forward Shawn Marion has committed to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to league sources.
Sources told ESPN.com that Marion informed the Cavaliers this weekend that he intends to sign with them this month, despite the fact that Cleveland can only offer him a minimum deal.
The chance to play with LeBron James and immediately compete for a championship, sources said, clinched Marion's decision to choose Cleveland in the face of a ramped-up pursuit by the Indiana Pacers.
As ESPN.com reported earlier this week, Pacers president Larry Bird invited Marion to Indianapolis earlier this week for a face-to-face recruiting pitch over dinner, with Indiana in desperate need of veteran help on the wing after the season-ending compound leg fracture suffered by star swingman Paul George on Aug. 1.
At a news conference Tuesday, Bird conceded that the Cavaliers were the favorites for Marion's signature, saying: "What I came away with was he's undecided with where he wants to play and what he wants to do. But he does want to play for a contender."
The Cavaliers have widely been considered to be the front-runners to sign Marion since it emerged that they're poised to complete a trade for Minnesota's Kevin Love later this month. Cleveland is restricted to offering Marion a minimum salary of $1.4 million this season after using all of its cap resources and exceptions elsewhere.
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2014-15 schedule: 10 games to watch
With that in mind, let's look at 10 games worth circling on the Mavericks' 2014-15 schedule, which was released Wednesday:
Mavs at San Antonio Spurs, Oct. 28: The Spurs will get their championship rings in front of the only team to push them to seven games in last season's playoffs. The Mavs revived the Interstate 35 rivalry with a respectable showing in that series and will unveil their remodeled roster in the season opener in San Antonio.
Utah Jazz at Mavs, Oct. 30: The NBA didn't exactly deliver a sexy opponent for the Mavs' home opener, but there should still be a buzz in the building. This will be the first time Parsons wears a Mavs uniform at American Airlines Center in a game that really matters. Chandler, the 2011 title hero who returned to Dallas via an offseason trade, might get an even louder ovation than Dirk Nowitzki during pregame introductions.
Miami Heat at Mavs, Nov. 9: LeBron James might be gone, but Dallas' hard feelings for the Heat will be strong as long as 2006 Finals MVP Dwyane Wade is on the Miami roster.
Mavs at Houston Rockets, Nov. 22: The Interstate 45 rivalry has the potential to be a great one with Parsons leaving Houston for Dallas and all the verbal back-and-forths that ensued. This will be the first regular-season meeting between the teams. It will be especially interesting to hear how the Houston crowd treats Parsons, a second-round, six-figure bargain the past few seasons who cashed in as a restricted free agent.
New York Knicks at Mavs, Nov. 26: Chandler and Felton reportedly didn't depart New York on the best terms when they were dealt to Dallas in a six-player trade this summer. This will be the first time they see their former teammates. The Mavs have nothing but fond memories of point guard Jose Calderon, the key player Dallas gave up in the deal.
Mavs at Cleveland Cavaliers, Jan. 4: The Mavs' annual trip to Cleveland is a major event now that LeBron James has returned to his hometown. This also might be a chance for the Mavs to see Shawn Marion, a key piece on the 2011 title team and consummate pro during his five-season tenure in Dallas. The Cavs come to Dallas on March 10.
Mavs at Los Angeles Clippers, Jan. 10: This Saturday matinee is the middle of a stretch of six road dates in seven games, including a pair of back-to-backs. The Clippers are one of the few teams in the West widely considered a strong bet to finish above the Mavs in the standings.
Mavs at Oklahoma City Thunder, Feb. 19: The Mavs don't get to ease back into the schedule after their eight-day All-Star break. They will make the short trip across the Red River to face reigning MVP Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and the Thunder.
Golden State Warriors at Mavs, April 4: All of the Mavs' April home games could have playoff feels. This matchup is in the middle of a three-game homestand between games against the Rockets and Phoenix Suns. It would be no surprise if Steph Curry's Warriors and the Mavs were fighting for the fourth seed and home-court advantage in the first round.
Portland Trail Blazers at Mavs, April 15: LaMarcus Aldridge's Blazers, who ended a long playoff series win drought last season, could also be competing for home-court advantage in the first round. As competitive as the West is, it would be stunning if something isn't at stake in the regular-season finale.
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Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty ImagesKobe Bryant needs 593 points to pass Michael Jordan for 3rd on the all-time scoring list.
The return of Kobe
After missing all but six games last season, Kobe Bryant will make his debut on Tuesday, October 28 when the Los Angeles Lakers play host to the Houston Rockets.
Bryant has scored 31,700 career points and if he scores at least 593 points, he'll pass Michael Jordan for third on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
If he averages 20 points per game, he could pass Jordan on the scoring list around the 29th or 30th game of the Lakers season.
Those games happen to be at the Chicago Bulls on Christmas Day and at the Dallas Mavericks the next day.
Last season, Bryant missed the Lakers season opener for the fifth time in his career. Ironically the Lakers have won all five of those openers.
They would prefer to have him in the lineup though as his 27.2 PPG in season openers is the most among active players and seventh-highest in NBA history (Michael Jordan holds the record, 30.8 PPG).
The King returns
Making a return of a different kind will be LeBron James, who returns to the Cleveland Cavaliers after spending the last four seasons with the Miami Heat.
LeBron will make his season-debut on October 30 when the Cavaliers play host to the New York Knicks.
Another highlight for him will be on Christmas Day when he and his teammates travel to South Beach to take on the Heat (5 ET/ABC).
When LeBron returns, he'll do so as the second-leading scorer (26.7 PPG) among active players at the American Airlines Arena, trailing only Kevin Durant (27.6).
LeBron's teams have not lost on Christmas day since his rookie season in 2003 (7-1 record). That year, the Cavaliers lost to the Magic.
Champions quest for repeat
The defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs open their season hosting the Dallas Mavericks on October 28. The Spurs are 16-4 in their last 20 home openers.
Since Tim Duncan debuted in 1997, San Antonio is 16-1 in season openers, the best winning percentage (.941) among all teams in season openers over this time (their only loss was to the Suns in 2008).
The Spurs and Heat will face off for the first time since the NBA Finals on February 6 (9:30 ET on ESPN) in San Antonio.
Over the last four seasons (including regular and postseason), the New York Knicks (3-4) and Heat (9-10) are the only teams the Spurs have a losing record against.
Notable rookie debuts
Maybe Andrew Wiggins should get some advice from his father on avoiding first game jitters. Andrew's dad - Mitchell Wiggins - scored 26 points in his first career game with the Bulls in 1983.
Wiggins, who reportedly will be traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, begins his pro career on October 29 at Memphis.
As for other notable rookies, Jabari Parker and the Milwaukee Bucks open at the Charlotte Hornets on October 29, while Nerlens Noel (who missed all of last season after recovering from a torn ACL) makes his long-awaited debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on October 29 at the Indiana Pacers.
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What started as an ordinary Sunday evening for Paul Duello and his son Ben, turned out to be anything but.
"It was a typical day," said Duello. It went from rain, to 4:30 her lying dead in my arms. I just froze."
Emotions are still raw for the Duellos as they recall the minutes just before the EF-1 tornado spawned winds of more than 100 mph across Keokuk County, taking the life of Duello's fiancé, 50-year-old Angie Hanchett.
"For the most part it's been pretty good, but it's day to day," said Duello. "Livestock survived, obviously she didn't."
The deadly storms left a path of destruction. A path the Duellos family say robbed the life of their loved on.
"She meant a lot to me," said Duello's son, Ben. "She was like a second mom to me and helped me out with whatever I needed and she was always there for me if I needed anything."
They were out on the family farm, near Kinross doing chores trying to get things in place before the storm hit.
"I came out to do chores to get things done before it got here, obviously not knowing what was going to be," said Duello.
Duello and Hanchett were planning to tie the knot in the fall and build a new home in the spring, but it was all cut short, as a result of those deadly storms.
The family says friends and neighbors have been very supportive of them during this hard time.
"Just weird getting up in the morning and not having her sitting around," said Ben.
A family friend set up a scholarship fund in Hanchett's honor for Ben who plans to attend Kirkwood College after graduation.
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Copper might not have had such a hot 2013, but the red metal kicked off the first day of trading in 2014 with a bang, climbing to a seven-month high.
Earlier today, BN Americas reported that with an average 2013 close price of US$3.31 per pound, the red metal recorded its worse performance since 2009. However, despite having fallen more than 7 percent in 2013, copper was up over 4 percent in December, Reuters reported, its most impressive monthly climb since September 2012.
Those gains continued today as the red metal climbed to $7,460 per tonne in London, its highest price since early June, as a result of shrinking supply and hopes of a global economic recovery.
In terms of supply, London Metal Exchange (LME) inventories were down to 366,425 tons on December 31, while stockpiles monitored by the Shanghai Futures Exchange were down to their lowest in nearly a year. According to Michael Turek, a senior director at Newedge Group out of New York, copper prices are at last reflecting that "decreased availability" and the overall "improving global macro-economic performance." Speaking to Bloomberg, Turek explained that "[s]ustained tightness should reinforce the overall uptrends for the foreseeable future."
On the same note, Joyce Liu, an analyst at Phillip Futures in Singapore told Bloomberg, "[r]obust demand continues to draw down on stockpiles, not just on the LME but globally."
However, in a classic case of "what-goes-up-must-be stopped," the red metal's New Year rally was cut short; it achieved a closing price of just $7,393 on the LME today. Capping copper's gains was news of a slower-than-expected expansion in top consumer China's factory sector over the month of December. HSBC's Purchasing Manager's Index and Markit Economics show a slight contraction in December, with 50.5 compared to the previous month's 50.8. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reported that a separate gauge compiled by the statistics bureau clocked in at 51.
Gianclaudio Torlizzi, a partner at T-Commodity, told Reuters that the market could possibly see copper top out at $7,600 before it turns down. With waning momentum out of China, Torlizzi is expecting a sell off in the red metal's future.
Company news
It has been a quiet start to the new year as far as company news is concerned, but Kombat Copper (TSXV:KBT) has gotten a head start by providing investors with a rundown of its 2014 plans. The company's main goal is brining its Kombat mine in Namibia back into production as quickly as it can.
With that as a target, Kombat is looking to complete its technical report to define the resource, as well as defining scoping costs. The company also intends to schedule and complete the work required to bring the mine back into commercial production. Kombat plans to prioritize exploration targets and conduct further exploration.
Securities Disclosure: I, Vivien Diniz, hold no investment interest in any of the companies mentioned.
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April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. As a result, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has asked law enforcement agencies throughout the state to focus enforcement efforts on drivers using hand-held cell phones, texting and other distractions throughout the month.
California's campaign uses the slogan, "It's Not Worth It," to convey that no text, phone call or other distraction is worth a collision, injury or death.
We want to hear from you: Is it worth it? Do you talk, text and drive? How often? Will increased enforcement change your behavior?
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Intangible Barriers to International Trade: A Sectoral Approach
AbstractThis paper studies the importance of intangible barriers to trade in explaining variation in disaggregate international trade. The analysis is based on a sample of 55 countries for the year 2000. We explicitly focus on the importance of institutional and cultural dimensions of distance. Our results reveal there is substantial heterogeneity in the impact of intangible barriers for different product groups. More specifically, we find that cultural differences do not affect total trade significantly, whereas trade in homogeneous goods is significantly negatively affected. A possible explanation for this pattern is that the substitution effect between trade and FDI is stronger for more differentiated products.
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Current Youth Expected to have Shorter Life Span than Parents::
SUMMARY: According to recent obesity trend projections the current generation of children is expected to be the first to have a shorter life span than their parents; these predictions are in direct correlation to unhealthy weight (according to a study conducted by Penn State, College of Agricultural Sciences, Cooperative Extension).
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Grant Morrison Goes BOOM!
BOOM! Studios has been releasing a whole bunch of announcements in the lead up to San Diego Comic-Con. Their final one, they'll be working with Grant Morrison on… something.
BOOM! Studios has been releasing a whole bunch of announcements in the lead up to San Diego Comic-Con. Their final one, they'll be working with Grant Morrison on… something.
Writer Grant Morrison has famously reinvented several iconic superheroes, including Batman and Superman and in his book Supergods he critically examines US comic heroes via his own idiosyncratic aesthetic and passionate world views. Ahead of his event at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Morrison answered a few questions about his early influences and why he loves the comics format.
Generally I don't subscribe to the hype surrounding writer Grant Morrison and this trade paperback shows off quite well the issues I have with his writing. This new Action Comics hardcover collects five issues and the first annual, featuring President Superman, Nimrod the Hunter, The Forgotten Superman and much more! Plus: meet "The Boy Who Stole Superman's Cape," in a tale from Clark Kent's early days in Metropolis. That's a lot to cover and partially why I had issues with this second volume.
I stopped reading Action Comics with the first or second issue. This second volume is the middle of Morrison's epic storyline, and having read the very beginning and the tale end, some of it makes more sense to me, but still the stories are disjointed a common issue I have with Morrison's writing. It's like he has grand ideas, but issues explaining them coherently.
Bouncing back and forth across the multiverse, Morrison in these issues covers multiple Supermen, never really focusing on one for too long. Some of the stories are fantastic, but also feel like they're dropped in the middle of an ongoing story, not connected at all to what's going on. That's a shame too. At least one of the the Supermen covered deserves an arc all to himself, but this second volume jumps around too much to get us to focus on the Clark Kent and Superman we know.
What confuses me more is Action Comics at this point is set years before where DC's New 52 is in time. It's the origin of Superman. With a lack of focus on that character, how are w supposed to really connect with him? This seems like a grand-storyline for down the road, not to kick things off.
Then there's that time issue. Some of it is in the past, some of it is in the present, you have to guess based on the costumes. Some of it makes no sense whatsoever.
If I could sum this up with one word, it'd be "disjointed." For die-hard Superman fans only.
Collects Action Comics #9-12, 0 and Action Comics Annual #1.
Story: Grant Morrison, Sholly Fisch, Max Landis Art: Rags Morales, Brad Walker, Cully Hammer, Gene Ha, Ben Oliver, Cafu, Ryan Sook, Rick Bryant, Andrew Hennessy, Bob McLeod
Story: 7 Art: 7 Overall: 7 Recommendation: Read
DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
Batman Incorporated was always a weird comic series for me. It's clear Grant Morrison has a maxi-story in mind. The series began a bit before DC Comics' shake-up and after a break returned. The series continued the story, from what I remember, and to me never quite fit in DC's New 52. Was it part of continuity? Was it not in continuity? I never knew, and as a whole, I'm not a huge Morrison fan, so I stopped reading the series after a few issues.
The first volume has Batman and Robin facing off against and assassin calling himself Goatboy while in the background Leviathan develops their mission. There's a hit out on Damian too, hence that whole Goatboy thing.
While the story is interesting, but the tone is a bit comedic to me. It never quite clicks. that has nothing to with Morrion's ability, it's more my tastes. There's some great moments, but I feel like you need to enjoy a certain type of Batman story to dig it. Add on top of that the later tragic events, and the comedic tone is an odd choice to me.
We also get glimpses at the concept of Batman Incorporated with some of the volume dedicated to setting up its worldwide franchises. That though is a bit short in the story. If the focus is the idea of a global network of Batmen, the focus should be on that network, it's still mostly on Batman and Robin here.
The story does put Talia Al-Ghul in the spotlight though. Fleshing her out in a way that makes her really feel like a threat and worthy successor to her father's empire.
The art isn't bad but, the style isn't my personal taste and that is where I am with this first volume. It's a lot of set up and a lot I like, but at the same time, it doesn't quite click for me.
This collects Batman, Incorporated #0-6.
Story: Grant Morrison Art: Chris Burnham and Frazer Irving
Story: 6.75 Art: 7 Overall: 6.75 Recommendation: Read
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Batman Incorporated #9
The fallout from last month's shocking turn of events has Batman on the run! Is The Dark Knight a murderer? Batman Inc. is still battling their foe, Leviathan. This is the continuation of the previous issues shocking event. Batman and his allies deal with the death of Robin and getting their collective butts handed to them.
This issue is filled with sorrow. There's also another death of a Batman Inc. member that has to be dealt with and that's done as well. But, again, there's a lack of emotional heft that I've felt has been an issue with a lot of the "Requiem" tie-in comics.
Morrison, in the last issue, gave us what should have been an emotional and shocking moment. Instead, it came off as a stunt in that issue. Here, I'd hope for a melancholy issue full of emotional outpouring. Instead it feels like the regrouping of Batman and his allies after getting their asses handed to them.
There just hasn't been a reflection that I've been hoping for. Face it, this isn't the first time Batman has gotten a kid killed. You'd think there'd be some more reaction, just based on that.
Much like most of what I've read of Morrison's the story jumps around, almost to the point of choppiness. I know some folks are huge fans, but I'm not one of them. I can only recommend this issue for folks who have been keeping up with the storyline. Definitely not a point for new readers to jump on and find out what's going on.
Story: Grant Morrison Art: Chris Burnham and Jason Masters
Story: 7 Art: 7 Overall: 7 Recommendation: Read
Teen Titans #18
Unknown to the Teen Titans, Red Robin's condition is worsening after the events of "Death of the Family." And now Red Robin must face an even greater tragedy! The new Dr. Light is coming for Solstice! Guest-starring the Suicide Squad!
Red Robin (was he a Robin? I'm kind of confused) is a close member of the Batman family and here he deals with the death of Damian in some pretty touching scenes. They're a little by the books, but still touching.
What's good though is Lobdell uses this death to focus on Red Robin's mission. He formed the Teen Titans to protect super powered teens. With the death of Damian, he failed. And there's all the other death's on his hands. He's not doing so hot when it comes to his mission.
So, he takes the Teen Titans on a mission to free another teen from Amanda Waller's prison. That puts them directly in the cross hairs of the Suicide Squad. Lots of fighting ensues and it's entertaining.
There's also a nice twist, but that I don't want to give away.
Overall, the issue feels like a bit of a kick start and mission statement for the series. Nice to see the death of a character lead in a positive direction and used for the narrative good, instead of just shock.
Story: Scott Lobdell Art: Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira
Story: 7.5 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.5 Recommendation: Buy
Nightwing #18
Dick Grayson lost so much during "Death of the Family" that some new events are going to push him right over the edge! Nightwing has almost no hope left until the chance for vengeance presents itself. What decisions will he make?
We know there's some big changes in store for Dick Grayson. With the next issue, he heads to Chicago, so this issue is a bridge between the death of Damian and his new location. It's a reflection of the past as well as a look towards the future.
The issue feels like it's an attempt to wrap up some plot points and ghosts haunting Grayson. He still spent time as Batman in the New 52, so he was a partner of Damian's. The death of his former partner weighs on him, as well as his past role as Robin. And out of all of the characters, his seems to be the most emotional and believable. There is some catharsis and reaction here that totally makes sense. And it's more than welcome, since it's missing from a few other issues where it should have been more prevalent.
The issue is solid for another reason, it's a good jumping on point. There's some big changes coming for Nightwing, and this is the point new readers can hop on to find out this change's motivation. It accomplishes two things, allows Nightwing to deal with the past and look towards the future. It's one of the best of the "Requiem" tie-ins.
Story: Kyle Higgins Art: Roger Bonet
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Buy
Red Hood and the Outlaws #18
Jason Todd suffered terribly at the hands of The Joker in "Death of the Family," and now he's changing the Outlaws' mission! Something is bound to break with all that's happened…will it be Jason's soul?
So, did Jason die in the New 52? I stopped reading this series only a few issues in, so not sure what was retconned and which is still events. But, I'm going to assume that Jason was still killed at the hands of the Joker, instead of just being beaten severely.
So, you'd think next to Batman, Jason would be the most affected. Especially since the Joker tortured him a bit more than the rest. The story is two parts. There's Jason struggling with his torture. The other part deals with Bruce/Batman dealing with the fact he has failed twice now when it comes to Robins.
First, there's the pseudo issue with the fact this has Batman sitting around a lot when the other issues has him acting a lot and getting his aggression out by beating people up.
Then there's what's going on within Jason's psyche. I really don't know much about his coming back from the dead and whatever else was referenced in this issue. It's interesting, but predictable. I'm sure there's more to it for long time readers and fans.
The issue had a bit of the emotion other issues of "Requiem" has missed. It's a predictable issue, but a decent read.
Story: Scott Lobdell Art: Timothy Green II
Story: 7.25 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.25 Recommendation: Read
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It's the biggest buzzed about comic this week, Batman Incorporated #8 got the major newspaper treatment with it's shocking twist spoiled before the Wednesday release date. This is the final showdown between Batman Inc. and Leviathan and everything that Morrison has been planning since the beginning of the series has lead to this issue's stunning events.
Batman Inc., a global organization created by Bruce Wayne and his allies, has changed the world by using the symbolic power of the Batman on a global scale. But, Batman Inc. has been facing it's greatest threat, Leviathan.
Leviathan is a terrorist organization formed by Talia al Ghul. They've created a "ring of terror" ensnaring hundreds of innocent children and turning them into killers targeting Batman and his allies across the globe.
I am a read who read the first two issue of the series, then dropped it, it didn't do a whole lot for me. To me Morrison is very hit and miss, and his Batman has been largely miss in my eyes. But, this is an issue I thought I had to read due to the main stream media headlines. Yes, DC's press shop did their work and got me to want to check out the series.
I found a fairly spare comic with little dialogue and lots of action. I felt like I was dropped in the middle of an action movie during the big action sequence towards the end of the movie. I missed the set up, I missed the reasons. I'm just watching the ass-kicking, but don't really know why it's going on.
But this issue is about that shocking moment. I read the other Batman books, so wanted to see the act that'll impact them. And that to me is this comic. It's lots of hoopla over one panel. The comic itself feels flimsy to me story wise. There's lots of action. There's lots of quips. And it's fun, but without reading the rest of this story, this issue doesn't quite have the impact I'd have expected it to.
I like Damian, he's grown on me as a character and I enjoyed watching his relationship with Bruce/Batman grow. Sadly it was cut short way to soon and in a way that robs the character of the emotional impact he deserves.
But, there's something, not sure what that just feels empty to me with how this act goes down. The emotional part of it is missing to me and overall that's a let down. I think the greater impact of this issue will be the aftermath shown in other books, because based off of this issue, we'll have to look for that key component elsewhere. That's where I'm hoping to find that feeling of loss that this issue lacked.
Story: Grant Morrison Art: Chris Burnham
Story: 6.5 Art: 7.25 Overall: 6.75 Recommendation: Pass
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Story by: Grant Morrison Art By: Darick Robertson Variant Cover by: Frank Quitely
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Christmas is here and the bad men are about to open their presents! It's showdown time but can Nick Sax save the day without Happy to help him – or will he screw this up like everything else? You must not miss the blood-drenched conclusion of our heartwarming Yuletide classic!
Since DC's ambitious New 52 initiative began in September 2011, legendary writer Grant Morrison has been writing the adventures of Superman in Action Comics. March 6th sees the release of Action Comics #18, the final issue of Morrison's run as series writer. That's a year and a half of comics and this is a special oversized issue.
Morrison said this is "like no Superman story before, there's a lot of stuff going on it."
The readers themselves are implicated in the story. We're going to se a lot of Red Kryptonite hallucinations. The idea is basically; the villain is from the 5th Dimension, this character Lord Vyndktvx is acting Superman in a lot of different levels. I thought it would be fun to show what it would actually be like to be attacked by a being from a higher mathematical reality who's got control of all your life and can enter from any point. And from that it seems that would be a kind of big battle, it wouldn't just be a big physical battle it would happen in all kinds of levels. So I think what we've done to the comic is we've created this battle between Superman and a monster that resonates across a whole bunch of different ways of attacking Superman including conceptually and morally and physically. So it's a real big assault on the idea of Superman and of course our hero fights back.
On top of lots of Easter eggs and surprises, Morrison also says we can expect to see the debut of a new DC Comics super team in the issue, and it ties into one of the characters that's been in there before.
It's a "HAPPY" New Year for Grant Morrison's and Darick Robertson's Image Comics miniseries as its third issue, released on December 19, has sold out at the distributor level. Every issue of the skewed take on a classic holiday story has received a second printing.
The second printing of Happy #3 (NOV128183) will be in stores on January 30.


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That's just sick.
No sense of history and humor today?
I guess maybe I have a little too much of the former for comfort this week.
Would this be in reference to your last blog post?
Yeah. Just not liking the way things seem to be heading.
I think I need to make use of the Mac's "Spaces" feature and hide in some website stuff for awhile. No email, no news, no nothing except Dreamweaver, Photoshop, a single-site browser, and my FTP program.
And maybe coffee.
I suggest wine.
And I think you are perhaps reading a lot of stuff in between lines that aren't even there.
I hate guns! Furthermore, that shooter was obviously racist; you can tell because the target was BLACK.
I've fallen ROFLMAO and can't get up!


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Some free advice that I urge you to take to heart.
And with that Season One of Robot Game Squad comes to a close. It's been very fun and fulfilling but like a British TV show I'll be back when I have more stories to tell. Thanks for coming along for the ride and I hope to be back at it soon.