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Teaming up for another thrilling adventure, Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth star in the first teaser for "Before I Go to Sleep."
Based on the best-selling novel by S.J. Watson, the film follows a woman (Kidman) who wakes up every morning with complete memory loss.
We just got our first full taste of the film last week, and now it looks like "Paddington" is undergoing some big changes.
On Tuesday (June 17), Colin Firth announced that he will no longer voice the cuddly bear.
Sure to be a delightfully good time, TWC-Dimension released the first official trailer for "Paddington" on Thursday (June 12).
Following the journey of a Peruvian bear, the film stars Hugh Bonneville, Nicole Kidman, Sally Hawkins, Jim Broadbent and Julie Walters. Colin Firth voices the title character.
He keeps cranking out fabulous films and Woody Allen's latest opus "Magic in the Moonlight" just got the trailer treatment.
This time around, the "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger" mastermind has assembled a fabulous cast including Emma Stone, Marcia Gay Harden, Colin Firth and Jacki Weaver.
Sure to put a tingle up your spine, the trailer for Atom Egoyan's "Devil's Knot" hit the web on Monday afternoon (March 10).
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Also starring Colin Firth, Kevin Durand, Stephen Moyer and Amy Ryan, the Atom Egoyan-directed film is slated to hit theaters sometime in 2014.
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The preview is the first look at the upcoming drama based on Eric Lomax's life as a prisoner of war in Singapore during World War II.
Fans are always clamoring for news about Woody Allen's next picture, and on Tuesday (October 15), he announced that "Magic in the Moonlight" is on deck.
Along with the title, the iconic filmmaker shared that Emma Stone, Marcia Gay Harden, Colin Firth, Jacki Weaver, Hamish Linklater, and Eileen Atkins will star.
Stepping out in swanky attire to help fight disease around the world, celebs headed to Apsley House in London for The Global Fund evening on Monday (September 16).
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Update – Bathmate HydroMAX X40 is Here!
The Bathmate HydroMax x40 is the newest addition to the class of bathmate pumps. Its larger than the x30 (which was an improvement that has been needed since penomet hit the scene) but smaller than the goliath. The x40 has some great new features;
- New Gaiter System providing 35% more power
- Swivel Gaiters! You can rotate the bathmate 360 degrees while wearing it!
- Super Flow Lock Valve means no more leaking like the hercules
Benefits of Using Bathmate…
These are the official bathmate claims- as you read through my review I will cover my experience and which were more true for me than others.
- Gain 1-3 inches of length (Check)
- Increase Penis Thickness (Check)
- Boost Self Confidence (Check)
- Increase Sexual Stamina (Check)
- Intensify Your Orgasms (Check)
- Straighten Out That Curve (Maybe)
- Enlarge your Penis Head (Double Check)
- End Premature Ejaculation (Nope)
- Helps with Erectile Dysfunction (Check)
Why Bathmate?
The Bathmate is a water based penis pump designed specifically to be used in the bath. The water based pumps are much more effective, you'll see results much faster than using an old-school air based pump. Its been around for a long time, and its been proven effective by hundreds of people.
This is just my personal review on the bathmate. I always feel like the people reviewing male enhancement products leave out a ton of details, and usually list only the pros and skip the cons. So I enjoy sharing my unbiased and well researched reviews with people.
Size Comparison (Hercules, x30, x40)
Here you can see the difference in sizes available, Goliath being the largest but still having the old gaiter system, and hydromax x30 and x40 having the new swivel no leak gaiter system.
I still found the valve leaks if you use them standing up unless you use the shower strap, and its pretty annoying. I compare the Bathmate and competitor Penomet here- and also include all the sizes and what penis size fits in which model.
My Opinion After Using Bathmate for 4 Months
First of all I love the bathmate, its awesome, it works, its easy to use and it doesn't have a bunch of parts and small pieces. First time I used it I was a lot thicker girth wise, and it lasted about 4 hours. After a few more times using it (daily) my thickness increase lasted longer, about 8 hours after using it. My length grows about an inch everytime I pump but it always goes away, but my thickness has increased permanently over the last few months. The Bathmate comes in a few flavors, so lets review the best bang for your buck model, the Bathmate Hydromax x30.
How Does The Bathmate Penis Pump Work?
This video explains how the bathmate works to massively increase the size of your penis over a short period of time.
Overview of the Bathmate Hydromax x30
The Hydromax X30 is a new addition to the models they offer, its the best one in my opinion, because the suction is so much stronger. They claim its 30% stronger than the other models they offer, but it feels like much more. Obviously the amount of suction and how strong it is directly influences your results (meaning your thickness increase and possible length increase). More suction means more blood is pushing on the penile walls, causing expansion.
The silicon gaiter seal (plastic suction part that attaches to the bottom) is super soft and it contours to your body. The pumping is so strong that you could use this out of the water if you chose to, although the hot water drastically improves the results you will see after your first time so DEFINITELY make your first time using it in a hot bath.
It is limited in the size, if you are upwards of 8.5 inches erect then you should shoot for the Goliath model. It isnt as powerful suction wise, but theres just no way you can fit into the Hydromax with that large of a penis. The price range is about $160 bucks before shipping and tax. I think its a steal at that price, my girlfriend has noticed a big difference and asked me "why did your dick get so much bigger?". Thats a question every man would love to be asked, and she doesn't know im using it obviously so its even better.
The Goliath and Hercules Models
The Goliath edition is geared towards the adult industry, aka male porn stars. Its made for penises over 9 inches in length and 2.1inches in girth. Its the same pump, but with the older style rubber suction cup, so its not as strong of suction. The Hercules is their more popular product, introduced 5 years ago and over 200k people bought it which is why they grew so much as a company. Its the same song and dance, same pump style its just not as powerful as the HydroMax X30. Since its a little dated now the price tag is lower, at around 120 bucks.
My Personal Experience with the HydroMax x30
I already detailed a little bit of my personal experience above but I want to explain to you guys why I love this pump. There are a lot of penis pumps out there, but only the water based pumps take advantage of the waters heat and suction power when used in an enclosed tube. Its super easy to clean, and damn its comfortable. I tried using it in the shower which is how I prefer to get ready in the morning, but the seal must be kept pointing upright from your body to prevent air from getting in. No leaking and no painful gouging from a hard plastic tube pressing against my pubic bone. Also I should add that you need to shave, or at least trim your pubes to get the best suction, it sounds obvious but some people just dont get it and think it should suction just fine over a 3in thick bush of hair.
I get absolutely no water retention in my penis after using it for 15 minutes, and my flaccid penis size was longer and thicker after the first time I used it. I share that because no one wants to wait weeks for results, especially me because I am extremely impatient. I have used extenders, and they work too, but it takes so long to grow and I have never had girth gains from an extender like the gains I have gotten from the Bathmate. (EDIT: I realized I should share with you guys, My penis size is 6 inches when erect, and after pumping for my first month I was 6.5 inches).
Real Bathmate Before and After Pictures
(these are super high resolution pictures, be patient)
So are the Girth & Length Gains Permanent?
YES! The immediate gains you see after your first time using the Bathmate wont be permanent, they will probabaly go away about 3-4 hours after using it like mine did. But after you use it for a month the results begin to cement themselves, meaning the results you enjoyed seeing will start to become permanent. It takes time for your body to replicate cells in your penis, and the only way your body will grow is if there is an obvious need for it.
Thats why your penis doesn't grow on its own, you don't have a way to expand the capillaries in your penis with hot water, and then send massive amounts of blood to them so they expand. I freakin love this pump, nothing else has worked for me in the girth department. Bathmate promises you 1-3 inches in length gains, and up to 30% larger girth as long as you follow a steady routine. Im walking proof its true, and all I did was follow the pumping routine that came in the packaging.
Does it Really Help with Stamina and Give You Harder Erections?
The stamina claims I am not so sure about, I havent noticed myself lasting any longer in bed since using the HydroMax for three months. The erection strength claim is definitely true though. My erections were hard before, but they didnt stay rock hard for very long. Not from climaxing, I can keep a half boner all day. I never really cared, it got the job done. Now though I can see a big difference in how long my dick stays rock hard. I am no scientist but I am pretty sure its because I improved my bloodflow so much by water pumping, that my veins are just more open now. So Yes to the rock hard erections, and maybe for the stamina in bed.
Your Warranty and Guarantee
The bathmate warranty covers the device for 12 months from any cracks, breaks, you get the idea. If anything goes wrong they will replace it for free. I havent had any issues with mine, but I have read that not cleaning the rubber gaiters can shorten their lifespan and dull them out. So keep them clean.
The Guarantee is right up my alley as a skeptic of pretty much everything I read online. The guarantee says specifically;
Quite simply if, after using the device for the 4 week period you can demonstrate that you haven't made any progress at all in either length or girth, we'll give you your money back.
All we ask to validate this guarantee is that you send your warranty form back within 1 week of receiving the device complete with your current measurements.
Thats a good guarantee, but take note you have to prove you didn't make any progress. So before I started using the Bathmate I took before pictures with a newspaper showing the date just to be safe. Now that I know how popular this pump is, and how good its working for me I feel comfortable telling you guys that you can skip this step. You arent going to want your money back, Theres just no way anyone would. However, for those super skeptics out there who dont believe my pictures, or my review this is good advice for you – Take the before pictures.

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My students need a set of balls and an Active Play Kid to make their recess minutes count. After a long day of learning, my kids need a break. While we are lucky enough to be at a school that allows recess, our outdoor equipment is lacking. The cones, hula hoops, jump ropes and playground balls included in the Active Play Kit will give us the opportunity to use this time to develop our muscle strength, coordination, and flexibility.
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I teach students with severe and profound physical and mental limitations such as students in wheelchairs that can only move a couple of fingers to students that are athletic physically, but struggle mentally and emotionally. Unfortunately, we do not have enough PE equipment for all of them to participate in the same activities simultaneously. I have requested some new PE resources to introduce different sports and games in hopes of piquing their interests in organized sports and testing their physical abilities. These new PE tools will allow me to encourage each student to engage in their own physical fitness.


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|Iran-5+1 talks: Fragile but not collapsed
The recent round of nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 group (five permanent members of the United Nations' Security Council and Germany) failed live up to the media's expectations. The main reason behind this was an unwillingness by the West to recognize Iran's legitimate rights to have nuclear energy.
However, the continued negotiations, which will next take the form of an "expert meeting" between the two sides, demonstrates that all is not lost. Both sides still emphasize the fact that negotiation is the only way a solution will be found.
Western governments' have expedited the process of imposing sanctions on Iran's banking and industrial sector, a move designed to cripple the economy to encourage the government to bow to Western demands.
Iran should prepare for a full-scale media and economic war with the West and Iranian officials should be ready themselves to confront the ever-increasing wave of policies that aim to dislodge Iran from its strong geostrategic position.
Despite huge efforts by China, Russia and the European countries to hammer out a deal with Iran, some members of 5+1, especially the United States, remain unwilling to accept Iran's legitimate rights. Herein lays the reason for the failure of the nuclear negotiations over the past decade.
Iran has the right to enrich uranium based on the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Western governments should accept this right and devise a completely new mechanism for future negotiations. Otherwise, they will never reach a lasting deal with Iran.
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Peoples of the Rainforest
The Peoples of Amazonia
Over one hundred twenty distinct linguistic groups of
people inhabit the Amazon basin, first arriving over 10,000 years ago.
Many, if not most, have had contact with Westerners for at least 500
years, and a majority of them have become integrated into contemporary Amazonian
society. In addition to indigenous peoples, there are the mestizos,
those of mixed native and European heritage, as well as those of direct
European ancestry. A local name given to those that live along the
rivers is ribereños. What follows is a brief description of some of the
peoples of the Amazon.
The Yaguas live along the Napo and Putumayo Rivers,
north of the Amazon River. Their traditional housing consists of
communal oval dwellings that provide shelter for between 5-10 families.
The simple accommodations inside the hut consist of hammocks, log
stools, mosquito netting if available, and mats that separate family
compartments. Housing located along the river is built on stilts and are
square structures.
Marriages take place between people outside of the
clan, and they live in a patrilocal society so the married couple will
reside in the village of the husband. Villages are set up approximately
6-7 miles (10 - 12 km) from one another. The villages have defined hunting
territories, but the borders are not strictly enforced, and encroaching
into another's hunting perimeter is often times an excuse to visit
with neighbors.
Social standing within the village is based on sex
and age. Generally there is a lack of competitiveness for any kind of
status within the group. There is no real job specialization as the only
two titles held in a Yagua village are to the chief and the shaman or
medicine man. The chief will make no important decisions without
consulting with a council. The only other job specification might be
held by a woman in the village who specializes in pottery.
Division of labor is also based on sex and age.
Children begin learning adult responsibilities between the ages of 6-8.
The men in the group are responsible for clearing agricultural fields,
carrying heavy loads, and they tend to play with the children a lot. For
the Yagua men their principle task is hunting. The women plant the
fields, harvest vegetables every day, prepare the food, make clothes and
care for the children. Today the Yagua wear manufactured clothing they
get from Iquitos or trading with visitors. The women also spin and weave
fibers. Any festivities, drinking, dancing as well as house building are
done together.
For entertainment, musical instruments are made.
Instruments include the panpipes, flutes, drums and a whistle with a
fruit shell amplifier. Games include spinning tops, slings and
The Yagua's agricultural practice is the slash and
burn method. Their staple crop is manioc, they also plant maize, yams,
bananas, sweet potato, palm, sugar cane, pumpkin, pineapple and papaya.
In addition to grown food crops, the Yagua sustain their diets with
fishing, gathering and hunting. In hunting the men use traps, poison
tipped spears, or blow guns, depending on what prey they are hunting.
For instance smaller game like the Peccary would be killed using a blow
gun. As modernization comes to the Yaguas, guns replace the blow gun as
the hunting weapon of choice.
Three groups of people that live south of Iquitos in
the Ucayali River area are collectively known as the "Chamas".
The Chamas include the Shetebos, Shipibos, and the Cunibos people. There
are about 20,000 Chamas, and although one is not likely to encounter one
of these people in the Amazon as they are quite shy, their artwork and
crafts can often be found in Iquitos and Lima.
The Shipibo women wear blouses and skirts that are
hand woven and colorfully dyed. Their hair is worn long with bangs. The
men typically wear western clothes. These people speak a language known
as Panoan, which is in the process of becoming a written language. The
Shipibo people, in contrast to the Yagua, live in a matrilocal society,
where the groom will move in with the bride's family.
The Shipibo's diet consists of banana, fish, yucca,
poultry and rice. The men of the village are responsible for the
hunting, farming, and fishing, some of the young men today go into town
to look for work. The women's duties include housework, cooking and
cleaning. Their religion includes the worship of monkeys and leopards,
giving rise to an offensive nickname used by outsiders, the "Monkey
People". The Shipibos have traditionally tended to shy away from
strangers. Perhaps this will enable them to prolong their traditional
ways a bit longer as technology of the 21st century continues to
encroach on all indigenous peoples.
The term ribereños refers to the vast majority of
peoples living in Amazonia along the great river. The ribereños are not
indigenous, although they have called this area home for a very long
time. Most are of European and Indian descent, having come to the
rainforest when the rubber plantations drew people into the area. The
ribereños or mestizos, unlike the indigenous people, have integrated
some of the technology of the outside world into their own traditional
ways. While the mestizos have incorporated some of the amenities of
modern western society they have not stopped living closely linked to
the forest. They still build their own canoes, fish, and grow gardens,
moving their garden sites often to allow the soil to recover. Their
dwellings are built from the wood and plants of the forest.
The biggest threat to the ribereños today is
overpopulation due to a higher number of children surviving disease and
harsh living conditions, and a growing number of people coming into the
rainforest to live along the rivers in order to escape poor urban areas.
The forest and the river are suffering the impacts of overpopulation in
this area.
Life is changing for the ribereños as electricity is
slowly being provided to more and more people in these areas. The main
purpose of the electricity is to supply refrigeration to prevent food
from spoiling, however with electricity will also come radio and TV and
inevitable life style changes.
Education is theoretically available for children in grades 1-5,
however the children must live close enough to get to the school and
they must have some meager supplies just to attend, such as clothes and
some supplies, not so easy to get in an economy where most families
survive by subsistence farming, fishing, gathering and some hunting. If
the children wish to attend school beyond the fifth grade they have to
find a way to get to a larger town or city. In recognition of the need
to improve education the ACEER Foundation has environmental education as
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Tampa police say a suburban mother was charged Friday with shooting and killing her two teenage children for being "mouthy."
Julie Powers Schenecker, 50, admitted to the double homicide before she was escorted by authorities to the Tampa police station Friday morning, spokeswoman Laura McElroy said.
Officials discovered the body of Schenecker's daughter, Calyx Powers Schenecker, 16, in an upstairs bedroom after responding to a call from a remote relative who hadn't been able to reach Schenecker. The suspect's son, Powers Beau Schenecker, 13, was found in the garage, AP reports.
Police believe the incident occurred at about 7 p.m. on Thursday evening. Both children were shot with a .38-caliber rifle.
"I don't think there's an explanation that could make us understand," McElroy said, according to TampaBay.com. "She did tell us that they talk back and they were mouthy."
The children's father, Army Col. Parker Schenecker, 48, is currently stationed overseas in Qatar. He was notified of their deaths Friday.


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On March 2, Biology students Brianna Murphy, '07, and Molly Brown, '07, received awards for their research presentations at the annual meeting of the Texas Academy of Science, which was held at Baylor University. Their winning presentations were related to research involving the C. elegans — an unsegmented worm that is also the first animal whose genome was completely sequenced. They used C.elegans as a model organism to study learning.
Fidelma O'Leary, associate professor of Biology, guided both students in their research.
Three research awards were presented to students this spring by the university's School of Behavioral and Social Sciences. In its first year, the awards program was created to recognize students conducting research that adds to the overall body of academic knowledge within their disciplines.
David Hill, '07, won for "Social Support as a Predictor of Academic Persistence among Hispanics," while Debra Hines, '07, was recognized for "Paced Mating Behavior of the Female Rodent Concerning Yohimbine and Amphetamines." The final award was given to Julie Smith, '07, for "Should I Stay or Should I Go?: Yohimbine and Paced Mating."
All three Psychology majors were accepted to present their findings at the Southwestern Psychological Association conference in Fort Worth, Texas, in April. In support of Smith's project, Austin-based Perceptive Sciences, a top market research firm, sponsored her attendance at the conference.
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Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) and Michael Gambon (Dumbledore) will headline the Sydney Festival in January 2007. As part of a collaboration with Ireland's Gate Theatre, the acclaimed actors will take the stage in honor of Samuel Beckett's centennary. Mr. Fiennes will perform a monologue dramatizing Beckett's post-war novella "First Love," and Mr. Gambon will reprise his role in "Eh, Joe" from this summer's runs in Dublin and London.
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The Met Office has warned of heavy rain on Wednesday and Thursday across the St Albans district.
The yellow warning was issued yesterday and warns of the possibility of localised flooding and disruption to transport.
The Met Office's chief forecaster said: "Another Atlantic depression is expected to bring a spell of heavy rainfall and strong winds to parts of the UK later on Wednesday, perhaps lasting into Thursday.
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Police have named a suspect wanted for a stabbing outside a bar that left a man badly wounded.
The Baton rouge Police Department is looking for Vyron Carter, 46. The stabbing happened outside a lounge on North Acadian Thruway West in Baton Rouge on March 30.
Investigators said a 32-year-old man was stabbed in the chest just before 1 a.m. They added the object barely missing the victim's heart.
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There are many unanswered questions about the alleged attack on Delegate David Toscano's wife, Nancy Tramontin. A special prosecutor will handle the case against the woman accused of attacking Tramontin, but it's still not clear what prompted the incident.
Charlottesville's police chief, Tim Longo, says his department is still looking into it. Police say 35-year-old Claire Ogilvie broke into the Toscanos' home Monday night and attacked Tramontin. One arrest warrant alludes to Ogilvie using a knife or other sharp object as a weapon.
Court records also show the suspect lives on Park Street, not fair from the Toscanos' house on Evergreen Avenue.
Charlottesville Commonwealth's Attorney Dave Chapman has recused himself from the case, saying he is a friend and political supporter of Toscano so it's not appropriate for his office to be involved.
Fluvanna County Commonwealth Attorney Jeff Haislip has taken over as special prosecutor.
Longo says Tramontin is lucky the injuries she sustained weren't worse.
"Anytime somebody comes into your home and perpetrates a crime of violence it's a blessing to survive that," he said.
But police believe this wasn't a random act, and there is not threat to the public.
"For those in that community, on that street, we have no reason to believe that this issue is a broader public safety issue but a very serious, egregious, and unfortunate issue that affected the lives of this family," Longo said.
Police are not saying much more about the connections between Ogilvie and the Toscanos.
"I'm not in a position to comment on what preceded the attack, what the nature of the relationship was, the time period that Delegate Toscano referred to," Longo said.
Ogilvie is still being held without bond at the Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail. Her next court date is set for March 27.
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Columbia is part of a new consortium to identify rare genetic variants that may protect against, or contribute to Alzheimer's disease.
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To begin, does anyone believe the playoffs are only 7 weeks away????? It seems like this season started last week. Amazing. Okay, so lets look at the standings and assess the playoff hunt as it looks right now, even though the picture is nowhere near complete.
New Orleans and Minnesota will almost surely win their divisions and are probably your top two seeds in the NFC. I don't think anyone who knows anything about football will argue with me here. Minnesota is 3 games up on Green Bay and holds the head to head tiebreaker, so in essence its a 4 game lead with 6 to go.
THE NFC West is not going to produce a wild card. San Fran is sitting there with a mathematical chance at 4-6, but would need a really good run to challenge. They've made strides, but not quite enough this year.
The NFC East is about as murky as it gets, with Dallas holding a narrow one game lead. They have some tough ones upcoming though, with the Giants, Eagles, Chargers and Saints still on their schedule. Like many of us predicted, this race won't be decided until all 16 games are played.
What will happen with Atlanta and Green Bay? These were teams I pegged as good wild card candidates, but Atlanta is reeling badly right now at 5-5. Green Bay still has offensive line woes, which is never a good thing to have if you're making a playoff push.
The Eagles (of course). Inconsistent play at QB and penelty prone. Gotta get that crap fixed, and fast. On the plus side, having the tiebreaker over Chicago helps our wild card chances.
The Birds face Washington at home and then away at Atlanta in the next two weeks. If we can get these next two, our chances of at least a wild card are well enhanced. Especially a win over Atlanta, which would give us the tiebreaker. The next two weeks will clarify the picture at least a little. On a side note, we're 11 weeks in and not one NFL team has yet been eliminated from playoff contention. Although I think that changes this week as Tampa, Cleveland, and St Louis starting gearing up for the race to the number one overall draft pick, the NFL's ultimate booby prize.


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Jay Roach and Danny Strong have found their niche at HBO with political dramas. The director and writer first paired on "Recount" about the hotly contested 2000 election, and they followed it up this year with "Game Change," which focused on the McCain/Palin ticket of 2008. And while they aren't officially signed yet, you can imagine that the network will be giving their agents a ring as they develop "Double Down," a film about this year's election.
Authors Mark Halperin and John Heilemann, who penned "Game Change," are hard at work on the follow-up book optioned by HBO, but you might wondering, where's the drama in this year's race? There was no Palin-esque figure around which to pivot a narrative, but for those that followed closely, there was plenty going on behind the scenes. Politico in particular did a great job of dissecting the Romney campaign, the internal strife and the failure to capitalize on winning the first debate. Those articles are both great reads, and they really examine how gradually it all fell apart for the Republican nominee.
But of course, the big question is who will play Romney. If you saw "Game Change" you'll know Barack Obama was kept off camera, so we'd guess the same approach will be used here. Any suggestions? [THR]
Cathy Hilbert | December 16, 2012 3:10 PM
How about Jon Hamm from 'Mad Men'?
Andrew | December 13, 2012 11:58 AM
Victor Garber, Dermot Mulroney, Daniel Day-Lewis or Liam Neeson but my first choice would be Kevin Kline
Rafael Lanfranco | December 12, 2012 7:55 PM
If the decision is based on looks, Bruce Campbell has an incredible resemblance with Romney.
Ryan Sartor | December 12, 2012 3:03 PM
I was a big fan of both the "Game Change" book and movie. I do, however, think it's likely that many of the people who participated in the first book did so because it was a balanced look at both the Democratic and Republican parties. When the movie decided to focus in on the Republican downfall, it felt like the move was made in bad faith, though I think the finished product was fair.
I hope they show both the Republican and Democratic campaigns this time.
fitzcarraldont | December 12, 2012 2:15 PM
Maybe Liev Schreiber, although "Bruce Campbell" is the best choice on the table. Look how alike they look here: http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/6500000/Bruce-Campbell-as-Ash-bruce-campbell-6537044-320-240.jpg
Alternatively, if neither is available, my father, who looks identical to the man and voted for him in Nov., could really get the job done.
Zack | December 12, 2012 2:07 PM
Giancarlo Esposito reads to the second-to-last-sentence and goes "...goddammit."
Random Guy | December 12, 2012 1:15 PM
"Yes, a sequel to "Game Change!" said absolutely no one.
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Bruce Campbell has my vote.


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Cork Clipper Rises From The Ashes
29 April, 2010
A little over 3,000 miles to the east of the race track a phoenix is beginning to rise. Cork has left Antigua and is now en route for Panama where she will rejoin the race.
Stuart Jackson, who has been working with the Clipper team in Antigua and is skippering the delivery, says, "There is great excitement and anticipation on board as we make this voyage to rejoin the rest of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet. The importance of this voyage is recognised and understood by all on board, but is very special for two of the nine delivery crew members, Dave Paton and Jacqui Browne both of whom are Cork crew members."
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Dave and Jacqui were both on board the original Cork yacht when she grounded in the Java Sea and helping to get the team back in the race has been one of their goals since then.
Stu, who knows the boat inside out and will be able to pass on some of his knowledge during the transit to Panama, continues, "The weather forecast for the voyage expected to take up to a week is good with mostly easterly winds, Force 4 to 6 predicted. This should provide us with good downwind sailing and give us the opportunity to try out some of our new spinnakers for the first time on the Challenge 67-foot yacht.
"Jacqui and Dave are looking forward to the week on board Cork and to meeting up with all of the rest of the Cork crew for what will undoubtedly be a very special reunion."
That reunion is sure to be an emotional one and will take place when the rest of the Cork crew, who are racing aboard the other nine yachts in the fleet, arrives in Panama in a little under two weeks' time.
Cork's skipper, Hannah Jenner, has taken temporary charge of Qingdao after Chris Stanmore-Major got caught up in the fall out from the volcanic ash cloud; Qingdao was the third team to pass through the scoring gate, collecting their first gate point of this contest and is quickly approaching the rendezvous with her charge.
The Cork Clipper project is funded by Fáilte Ireland, Cork City Council and Cork County Council with the main objective of promoting Cork as a tourism and business destination around the world. Working alongside Tourism Ireland, Cork will be promoted to consumers, trade and the media in key markets that the race visits. The culmination of the project will be the arrival in Kinsale, Co. Cork of the ten yachts competing in the Clipper Race in July 2010. Eight days of festivities here will showcase Cork and Ireland to a global market.
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The Clean Energy Race: How Do California's Public Utilities Measure Up? (2012)
Report evaluates the renewable energy investments of California's 10 largest publicly owned utilities
California's Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) law requires all utilities to generate 33 percent of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2020.
The state's 10 largest publicly owned utilities (POUs) deliver approximately one-quarter of the state's electricity needs and have made significant strides in clean energy investments since the start of the RPS program. However, the degree to which these investments promoted new clean energy resources varied significantly by utility.
The UCS report, The Clean Energy Race: How Do California's Public Utilities Measure Up?, analyzes the renewable investments that each POU made towards the state's 2010 RPS goal and how these investments have prepared them to meet the 33 percent by 2020 requirement.
Not all investments in renewable energy are created equal.
- Utilities that sign long-term contracts for new projects or own them outright are most effective at spurring development of new sources of clean energy.
- Investments that encourage the construction of new renewable resources will cut the demand for fossil fuel-based electricity, reducing air pollution and global warming emissions.
Infographic: California POU renewable energy investments by contract type.
Map: In-state renewable energy resources of California's 10 largest POUs.
How do California's Public Utilities Measure Up?
The report categorizes each POU's RPS program as "sprinting ahead," "on the right track, but must keep moving," or "false start" based on the total quantity of renewables procured by 2010, the length of each purchasing commitment, and whether each purchase was for new or existing renewable energy. Here's how they measured up.Sprinting ahead: Silicon Valley Power, Turlock Irrigation District, Modesto Irrigation District.
On the right track, but must keep moving: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Riverside Public Utilities, Anaheim Public Utilities.
False starts: Burbank Water and Power, Roseville Electric, Imperial Irrigation District.
Consult the fact sheets for more on how the POUs measure up:
The Clean Energy Race POU Fact Sheets (PDFs)
Getting to 33 Percent by 2020
The report offers policy recommendations on how the POUs can comply with the 33 percent RPS in a way that boosts environmental and economic benefits for the state.
The POUs should focus their RPS investments on signing contracts lasting at least ten years or building their own clean energy facilities, which will help stabilize electricity prices for customers and ensure compliance with future RPS requirements.
The POUs should acquire more than the minimum amount of electricity required to meet RPS requirements to create a cushion in case some projects are delayed or fall through.
Plans for meeting the RPS, and progress reports that document investments so far, should be prepared by POUs and made available to the public.
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State Sen. Vincent Sheheen is spending his summer traveling the state to listen to voters and make his case that he should replace Gov. Nikki Haley in 2014.
The Camden Democrat is speaking Monday afternoon to the Columbia Rotary Club. Sheheen is expected to talk about what he says is how Haley's leadership has failed in her first three years in office. He will emphasize problems like the hacking of tax return data from the Department of Revenue and the handling of a tuberculosis outbreak in Greenwood County.
Sheheen spent last weekend talking to voters in places like Aiken, Greenwood and Anderson. He also spoke at a senior center in Conway last week.
Haley has not formally announced her re-election bid, but is raising money.
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A parish priest has been charged with embezzling more than $384,000 from a central Pennsylvania church.
Father Caesar A. Belchez, 52, of New Freedom, is accused of taking the money between 2006 and 2011 while he was pastor at Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Bonneauville, according to Adams County District Attorney Shawn Wagner.
Belchez is accused of embezzling nearly $312,000 in cash and making an additional $72,766 in unauthorized purchases with credit cards issued to the parish, Wagner said.
Belchez was charged Thursday with two counts of theft and one count of access device fraud, each a third-degree felony. He faces up to 21 years in prison and maximum fines of $45,000 if convicted, Wagner said.
He was released on $50,000 unsecured bail and required to surrender his passport. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for November 21.
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Government Funded Health Care Open Thread
In light of Zach's stellar posting which generated over 240 comments ranging from anarchism to Oscar Romero and which inspired a posting by Michael Denton. These comments, although informative to a certain extent, may have detracted from the original intent of the posting. Henceforth in regards to said activities being done on Zach's posting concerning Representative Chris Smith, I am starting a new tradition here at American Catholic, the open thread.
So feel free to comment to your hearts delight that isn't related to any other postings on this website.
The comments policy is still in place so don't forget to treat each other as brothers and sisters in Christ.
The Class Analysis
At the request of my friend and fellow contributor to The American Catholic, Darwin Catholic, I will elaborate more on some of the general points I introduced to the discussion over his latest post about economic morality. For those who did not follow the exchange (of me versus everyone, understandable on this somewhat more conservative blog), I questioned the accuracy of any scientific theory of economics that did not take into account class conflict (or, as some insist on saying, "class struggle"). Darwin and others responded by questioning the validity of the very category of class. Hence, we have a great deal of ground to cover – I hope you will bear with me, and that we all end up learning something.
Karl Marx on the Election
"Hegel remarks somewhere that all great world-historic facts and personages appear, so to speak, twice. He forgot to add: the first time as tragedy,
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Anonymous on 10/29/2012
I HAVE A MOUSE and FOUND 2 ROACHES TODAY IN MY UNIT! I reported the mouse and nothing was done. I am re-reporting it. I set my own traps and nothing was caught for 2months (i thought the mouse went into another unit) but now it has returned.
Saw 2 roaches oct 29/12 in my clean kitchen. One was climbing a wall the other ran into a crack. IM NOT HAPPY and will report it today!
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I notice there is no recent activity on this forum. I looked at an apartment there today and it looked completely renovated and redone. Does anyone still have issues with bedbugs in this location or has it been resolved?
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The first person who posted, which floor was this? I'm planning on taking a look at the building. Thanks!
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I've lived here for many years without any pest problems. Last year (March 2011) I moved to a new apartment within the building and suddenly I had bedbugs!!! I soon found out that at least 3 apartments surrounding mine have a HUGE infestation of both bedbugs and roaches. It's been horrible. My apartment has been sprayed 4 times since February 2012. We haven't had any bites or seen any bugs since the last spraying 1 month ago but we've decided to move anyways. It's been horrible - my family has
been living out of plastic bags and bins to help prevent any further contamination. Unfortunately my neighbours don't seem interested in doing the work to clean up their apartment to prevent the bedbugs from coming back. I can't wait until August 1st which is when we move out!!! I do have to say that the property management was really good and took quick measures to get our place sprayed each time we noticed bugs or bites! They were good to deal with. It's just my horrible neighbours who aren't doing their part. They even drag furniture with bedbugs on it thru the hallway risking infecting all other apartments on that floor. So rude!
Anonymous on 06/06/2012
I was throwing out garbage when I noticed a bunch of furniture outside and written On it said "BED BUGS DO NOT TOUCH" so I asked about it to the maintenance men and they said oh it's nothing. Then I saw a tenant in the laundry room with TONS of clothes in bags and she began to tell me that the building had bed bugs. I have constantly see ORKIN here. I then spoke with maitnance again and they try to tell me it's fine. Not to mention this building has cockroaches too. It's DISGUSTING
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High Energy Costs Drive German Firms To US
Soaring German energy costs in the wake of the country's transition to renewable energy have seen more and more firms thinking abut relocating their operations. The US looks like a sound alternative, associations claim.
German industry lobby associations on Wednesday sent a warning shot towards the government in Berlin, saying that rising energy costs in the country would drive away more and more German companies.
"If we don't get on top of the country's energy transition to renewables and are not able to rein in energy costs in the process, German industry's competitiveness stands to suffer," the chief of the Federation of German Industry (BDI), Ulrich Grillo, told the business newspaper "Handelsblatt."
He said that while Germans are embroiled in a debate about the right energy mix, the US was getting more and more attractive as a business location for German firms, thanks not least to President Barack Obama's support for the fracking technology resulting in much cheaper energy prices.
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"That means that German companies are bound to invest a lot more in the US," Grillo commented. Energy-intensive firms like Wacker and BASF speak of clear competitive advantages in the US, with the first already building a production facility in Tennessee.
The Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) said its own surveys had shown German companies' increasing willingness to move parts of their operations to the US rather than to fellow European nations in search of more favorable framework conditions.
"The US has become much more attractive to companies than Europe," DIHK chief Martin Wansleben told the "Handelsblatt". "Germany is in the process of getting sandwiched between eastern Europe with its low labor costs and the US with low energy costs," Wansleben claimed.


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A Pontiac police chase ends with the driver crashing into a building and a police cruiser.The 22 year old suspect ran a red light and then went down a one way street. The deputy turned on his sirens and lights, but the suspect kept on driving. Moments later, the vehicle crashed into a building, and then into the deputies car. The deputy tried to arrest the young man, who continued to put up a fight.Police believe there was one other person inside the vehicle prior to the crash. They believe that person bailed, likely because he had a gun.The suspect is now charged with a multitude of felonies, including operating under the influence.
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Peckham High Street, Southeast London, circa 1908. Only the buildings on the right have partially survived. Postcard by Albert Flint of Camberwell. Click the postcard to enlarge.
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Old postcards from the early 20th century, compared to the same view shown on Google Street View today. The postcards come from my own collection. Almost all of them are from England, mainly showing West London, Middlesex, Surrey, Berks and Bucks. Click on the postcards to see enlarged versions. There are also links to the modern equivalent on Street View. Street View images on this site are the copyright of Google. Comments, questions or requests are very welcome, registration is not necessary.
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I'm working.
Two reporters are having a discussion near my desk. One has a large, black smudge-mark on his forehead. I do a double-take. The other didn't seem to notice. Or care.
Do I dare tell him that he might want to wipe his forehead, that there's some dirt up there? I don't know him very well, I might offend him. Should my first communication with this reporter be to warn him about dirt on his forehead? But in the same situation, I'd want somebody to tell me. I say nothing.
A copyeditor walks by. She's got dirt on her forehead, too. I do a double-take. Hers isn't so pronounced. It's lightly dusted. Could be a bad make-up day. My first instinct is to tell her. I didn't.
Coincidence? I feel the urge to wash my face. I make a trip to the restroom. I pass two more people. Two more dirt smudges.
Then I remembered. It's ash! Today is Ash Wednesday. The smudges are intentional. Desired. Last year I had this same dirt-smudge disconcertion that a quick Googling straightend out. But I forgot. Threw me for a loop once again.
Glad I didn't warn anyone to wash their face.
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Updated NATO Air Defence Solution Based on the NetBeans Platform
I am Angelo D'Agnano and currently I work at the NATO Programming Centre as Software Architect. I am in charge of the development of a new console application for MASE (Multi-AEGIS Site Emulator), one of the Air Command and Control applications maintained at the centre. Being one of the most experienced engineers in the software engineering team, I am also the technical mentor for the team in the area of the real-time systems and tactical data links.
MASE is the standard NATO system to support the execution of air operations in a real-time environment; though it has been in operational use for many years, it still provides a flexible, state-of-the-art solution for Command and Control in Air Defence.
MASE was developed and is maintained by the NATO Programming Centre located in Glons, Belgium.
To assist units using MASE in gaining and maintaining air superiority, three major functional areas are supported:
- Production of a real-time Recognized Air Picture (RAP) including identification of aircraft based on input from active/passive sensors and civilian Air Traffic Control (ATC);
- Exchange of the RAP with other military units in a NATO-wide, real-time network;
- Battlespace Management and provision of weapons guidance solutions.
Both military and civilian radars can be connected and the data from these sources are processed to provide a real-time air picture. The air picture is a synthetic representation of all aircrafts flying in a given area.
Flight plan data from civilian or military ATC centres are received, correlated with the air picture, and displayed to the operational user to support identification of aircrafts.
The Battlespace Management function assists the operational users in threat assessment and allocation of weapon resources.
MASE Integrated Console Environment
The MASE Graphical User Interface, derived from the original air defence consoles designed in the seventies, is now perceived as unnecessarily awkward by the new generation of operators. For this reason, it was decided to renew the console and develop a new application.
MICE (MASE Integrated Console Environment) is the platform at the heart of a newly developed MASE console. It is based on Java and it is developed using the latest trends and concepts in the area of HMI development.
MICE largely relies on two external libraries: LuciadMap for the geographic information display, and the NetBeans Platform for the application framework. While the usage of the LuciadMap has helped to achieve the required real-time performance for the display, the NetBeans RCP allowed the development team to save significant time; the ready to use solutions, design patterns and guidelines helped to achieve a solid and consistent design of the application.
MICE is meant to be a rich-client platform for Air Defence applications. The new MASE console represents for MICE what the NetBeans IDE represents for the NetBeans Platform: both its main application and the proof of concept about its usage. Being that the new MASE console is based on the NetBeans RCP, the choice of using the NetBeans IDE was logical and with time the development team learnt to leverage several of the IDE's features to boost productivity. In particular, areas that proved to be most appreciated are the Profiler (which is at the base of the VisualVM distribution shipped with the JDK), together with Matisse, the GUI editor.
The NATO Programming Centre delivered the first beta version of the console to those units that had subscribed to the beta program in June 2011. An Operational Test and Evaluation delivery is expected for September of the same year.
Once complete, MICE will be used in air defence units of all NATO nations that are currently using MASE; today more than 60 installations in 20 NATO countries use MASE to execute Air Command and Control on national territory. In addition, MICE will be available to create, if required, console applications for other air defence related systems.
The screenshots are based on a development version of MICE, data displayed are simulated and do not reflect any real sensor of flying aircraft and are "artificial".
Overview. The application shows two geographic displays where the aircraft tracks are presented together with additional information. Data in the displays are organized in layers that can be enabled and disabled. Each item on the map can be accessed to display its properties. Since MICE uses the NetBeans window manager, the application layout can be customized at users' will:
Flight plan. Together with the tracks, the users can display the Flight Plans received from civilian or military Air Traffic Control centres:
Multiple flight plans. The user can display multiple flight plans simultaneously:
Depths & streets. A number of geographical layers are available to be displayed, for example seas/oceans depth lines (first pic below) or streets (second pic below).
Track over. The tracks on the screen can be displayed together with labels; any of the track properties can be set by the user to be part of the label.
(Note: Opinions expressed in this article and its replies are the opinions of their respective authors and not those of DZone, Inc.)
Angelo D' Agnano replied on Wed, 2011/07/13 - 12:56pm in response to: Andy Till
First, it is important to mention that the Java developed application is only the front-end of the entire system.
Garbage Collection was (and still is) one my greatest concerns. We spent a considerable amount of time tweaking the JVM settings to make sure that the garbage collector would not impact the real-time performance of the application.
Up to now, we have been quite successful and we do not experience, in normal use, on our reference platform, "Stop the world" pauses affecting the overall performance. In case any external factor degrades the performance, the operator is informed so that corrective actions can be taken timely.
For what concerns the safety aspects, we adopt specific procedures for the design the coding and the test; all aspects of the development process adhere to standards that will support the appropriate SIL (Safety Integrity Level) claim for the operational use.
Rob Ratcliff replied on Mon, 2011/08/15 - 9:25pm in response to: Angelo D' Agnano
Angelo D' Agnano replied on Mon, 2011/08/22 - 4:17pm
I am on vacation and I do not have the exact setting available.
There is no silver bullet valid for all applications, we regularly have to check and tune the settings while the application grows.
So to say that the best settings really depend on the amount and on the nature of the data that your application processes.
For example, in MICE, radar data are stored to provide a history function so they normally last quite some time, map data are basically permanent, on the other end, all network messages used to exchange data with the servers live only for a very short period of time.
We do use the concurrent low pause collector (-Xincgc) together with a careful sizing of the minimum and maximum heap size.
We have experienced that, despite what may seem logical to some, increasing the maximum heap size beyond a certain limit is counterproductive because it increases the duration of the 'stop the world' pauses.
We have also tried the 'NewRatio' , 'SurvivorRatio' and the 'CMSInitiatingOccupancyFraction' settings with mixed results, so currently we do not use them.
Useless to say, all the settings will have to be verified again when we will migrate to Java 7.
A real goldmine on this subject is: Tuning Garbage Collection with the 5.0 Java[tm] Virtual Machine from Oracle.I hope I answered your question.
Danish12 Ali replied on Mon, 2013/07/08 - 5:54am
Good to see Chris is still doing interesting courses. The Advanced Scripting, PyGame assignment is probably my most memorable at Sheffield Hallam. haynes t-shirt


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The deadline for applications is this Friday, May 14.
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Over the past two years, the Endurance Rhythm team, an E-team out of Stanford University, has worked on patenting a micro-generator for electronic implants of the heart.
While in the phases of developing its technology for powering implantable medical devices, the team has launched a new startup company, Endurance Rhythm Inc, for its device.
"Although the grant has ended," said project primary investigator Paul Wang, "The project is continuing. The grant helped demonstrate proof of principle and ready our project for investment/partnership, which we are continuing to very actively seek. The grant was incredibly helpful and an amazing help for our team."
Learn more about Endurance Rhythm, Inc. Read about the micro-generator.
Since Fall 2006, the SociaLite E-Team has worked on bringing solar lighting systems to rural regions of Northern Ghana and Southern Rwanda. The current phase of the project is to sell their innovative solar lamp to villagers.
The team has recently seen its first sale in Tampaala where 25 lamps were purchased by villagers. "…they were highly motivated," says Noble Ayikutu, E-Team member from Wa Polytechnic, Socialite's partner in Ghana. "They needed more."
In addition, the team was able to visit other sites that may be able to use the solar lamp, including Bazeng and Namberg. Keep up with the project.
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We're pleased to announce the release of the Dragonfly SS Tattoo! Available now.
We're pleased to announce the release of the Dragonfly SS Tattoo! Available now.
There is nothing more important than this one day.
Looks good kristi, that just might make the perfect knife for my lady friend!
39 & counting...
E3, Para mili, Salt 1 PE, Native, D3 OD, Ladybug, UKPK, Dodo, D4, Tasman, Ladybug Salt, Smallfly, Khukuri, Para Military, USN E4, Persistence, Civilian, Yojimbo, Smallfly, Manix 2 CE, Dodo, Military, D4 , Blackhawk, Pac Salt, Military, Manix 2, Captain, Assist, D'fly PE, Spyderhawk SE, Persian, Lum tanto, Warrior, Lil Temp, Tuff, spyderfly, szabofly,
That looks great!
Waiting for....Calypso Jr.,
got mine LOVE IT, but love the meercat more! how did you guys/sal/eric/whoever decide on that beautiful powder blue grey color? it is my second favorite color behind tan in frn.
also in the pic it looks a little "girlie" but when it arrives that pink just blends in with the whole design and you don't even see it. obviously you can guess im not a pink fan, the pink native was cause my aunt and i support breast cancer and diabetes research every year. but the tattoo fly is a refreshing change
What a beauty.
I had a regular SS one, but traded it for a strip of real special damascus.
I don't regret it but I miss my D-fly.
It may be time to fill that hole it left.
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Sydney Haydel stepped off the plane and into another world.
It was last summer. The Hawaii guard visited the industrial city of Dongguan, China, for a basketball coaching internship, so that she might impart her knowledge of the game to Chinese students while training for her senior season. But it also described her emotions when she arrived in Honolulu from her native Los Angeles to begin her Rainbow Wahine career in 2010. RAINBOW WAHINE BASKETBALL >> Who: Hawaii (13-10, 7-4 Big West) at UC Irvine (12-12, 5-5) >> When/where: Thursday, 5 p.m., at Bren Events Center >> TV/Radio: None >> Streaming video: BigWest.tv Login for more...


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Revolving-door policy in Seattle continues
The winds of change continued to blow briskly for the Seahawks Saturday, with the exits of high-priced WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh and offensive line coach Alex Gibbs highlighting a host of significant developments.
Seahawks acquire OG Andrews, lose O-line coach Gibbs
Seattle traded for Eagles OG Stacy Andrews on Saturday, but lost offensive line coach Alex Gibbs, according to an NFL Network report.
Seahawks officially release WR Houshmandzadeh
The Seahawks have released WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh, according to multiple reports.
Cardinals cut ties with QB Matt Leinart
The Cardinals released QB Matt Leinart, who failed to win the team's starting job this summer.
Report: Seahawks to cut or trade WR Houshmandzadeh
New head coach Pete Carroll must find WR T.J. Housmandzadeh expendable as the Seahawks are ready to part ways with their leading receiver from 2009.
Seahawks concluded Wilson was expendable
None of our Seahawks sources could honestly say they saw the trade of fan favorite Josh Wilson to the Ravens coming.
Report: Ravens acquire CB Wilson from Seahawks
The Ravens added depth to a banged-up secondary Tuesday, trading a conditional fifth-round pick to the Seahawks for CB Josh Wilson, according to an ESPN report.
Seahawks acquire OT Polumbus from Lions
One week after losing out on a waiver claim on OT Tyler Polumbus to the Lions, the Seahawks traded for Polumbus to add depth to their offensive line.
Carlson could be Seahawks' best fantasy weapon
After scoring a touchdown in each of the final four games in 2009, don't be surprised if Seahawks TE John Carlson picks right up where he left off last season.
Injury sidelines Seahawks OLG Hamilton
The injuries continue to pile up for the left side of the Seahawks' offensive line. OLG Ben Hamilton missed practice Wednesday with an undisclosed injury and, according to head coach Pete Carroll, will not start Saturday's preseason game against ...
Report: Seahawks, Vikings balk at Jackson's asking price
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that both the Vikings and Seahawks have been turned off by the salary demands of Chargers holdout WR Vincent Jackson, whose agent says he isn't sure the Chargers want to trade his client.
Catching up with Warren Moon
Hall of Fame QB Warren Moon shares his thoughts on Brett Favre, an up-and-coming division and a football movie that he's a part of.
Recently cut WR Jones chooses Seahawks
WR Brandon Jones, who was released by the 49ers on Wednesday, agreed to terms with the Seahawks on Sunday.
Update: Seahawks OLT Okung (ankle) out 2-4 weeks
As was the case a good part of the 2009 season, the Seahawks' offensive line might be ankle-deep in problems after losing 2010 first-round OLT Russell Okung to an ankle injury in the first quarter of Seattle's 27-24 loss ...
Bradford, Tate lead NFC West rookie crop
You'll be making a mistake if you're counting on youth to serve up much of a fantasy impact from the NFC West in 2010.
The Jaguars released McQuistan on Sunday.||||||| The move was made to make room for defensive tackle Landon Cohen, a seventh-round draft pick in 2008 who started four games last season and had 23 tackles and one forced fumble.
McQuistan (knee) has been placed on injured reserve.||||||| McQuistan's injury hurts the depth of Oakland's interior offensive line. He was a backup at both guard spots.
The rookie will start at left guard for Oakland against Cincinnati on Sunday. The third-round pick out of Weber State started the first two games of the season at right guard before being benched.||||||| McQuistan has spent most of the last 10 games playing on special teams for the Raiders. With Barry Sims and Corey Hulsey both hurt, McQuistan will return to the starting lineup.


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So, its a month later from when I last posted this poll. Just wondering if your opinions have changed since then.
< http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2011/1/18/1941965/january-poll-bills-first-round-pick >
For the record, if anyone did not know by now, the Bills are drafting third overall. In any case, I shall keep all the same names listed from before although Carolina seems inclined to take Fairley, while Denver will either grab Peterson or Bowers. Feel free to list your thoughts on these players and why the Bills should pursue them. NOTE: If enough people vote to trade down, I shall follow with a subsequent poll to address with players that may be available from slots 5-14 (Arizona Cardinals to St. Louis Rams). Have fun and go Bills!


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I am Mandarin Empire from I Am Cute Dresses by Sato Watanabe. This book has no patterns but all the projects are from very simple geometric shapes – great as it made me feel as if I made this dress from scratch although I was guided by the book. I added an elastic waistband as the "boxy" look doesn't suit me very well. I can't wait to try more dresses from this book.
I wrote more in my sewing blog here: http://cathywu.com/journal/treadling/2012/12/31/i-am-mandarin-empire/
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Saffell hat trick can't overcome slow start by Blackhawks
By Darryl Mellema
It is, of course, not possible to start a match with one team one goal ahead of the other, but maybe that would help West Aurora this season.
That's not being unnecessarily negative since the Blackhawks have played some good soccer this year.
But all too often, they've had to suffer the sting of surrendering a goal in order to get themselves going.
On Monday, Oswego East scored twice late in the first half - and then the Blackhawks came to life.
From that point, they scored three times, equal to the visiting Wolves - but those early goals doomed West Aurora to a 5-3 defeat.
"It takes the other team to score a goal for us to finally wake up," West Aurora coach Laura Wagley said. "Once we do, we're on. We fought back today."
Katie Ross scored the two early goals that put West Aurora (3-13-2) in a hole but as has often been the case this season, Jessica Saffell provided the offensive spark.
She finished the day with three goals and 14 goals for the season and kept trying to resurrect her team's chances.
Asked if it still hurt to lose despite hitting a hat trick, Saffell said, "It does, but it's better getting three and losing 5-3 than losing 5-0."
Saffell's free kick with 18 minutes left in the first half brought the Blackhawks to within 2-1 and the score remained that way until the 52nd minute of play.
Lauren Hoppensteadt scored at that point for Oswego East (6-5-2), and the Wolves' senior scored again five minutes later to give her team a solid 4-1 cushion.
But the Blackhawks weren't finished. Saffell stole the ball with 17 minutes left, moved left-to-right 25 yards from goal and rifled a shot into the right side of the net.
Hoppensteadt completed her own hat trick with a penalty kick and restored a three-goal cushion for the Wolves.
However, Saffell responded with a long free kick from near the left sideline.
After that third Saffell goal, seven minutes remained in the match, and there was still the chance of a late rally, but Oswego East survived the frantic final few minutes.
"It was really exciting," Saffell said. "We kept working at it."
Those early minutes aside, West Aurora gave as good as it got in the match.
Without creating much, the Blackhawks were always dangerous any time Saffell got the ball 30 yards from goal or closer. The sophomore was a constant threat to score, especially in the second half.
"I think we played better," Saffell said. "In the first half, we were kind of asleep. In the second half, we woke up. We pushed more to get goals, so we did better."
Midway through the second half, the match reached its most wide-open and play moved from midfield to midfield.
West Aurora never got the goal to reduce the deficit to one goal, which might have made the finishing minutes very tense.
"They kept going," Wagley said. "Even when calls didn't go our way, they didn't let it affect them."
Throughout the season, Saffell has been the most consistent component of the Blackhawks' offensive lineup.
"She's awesome," Wagley said. "She's just a sophomore and that's I'm happy about. She's only going to get better.
"She kicks it harder and harder every game. I know I don't want to be behind that ball."
West Aurora returns to DuPage Valley Conference play with a Thursday trip to Glenbard North. The Blackhawks will try to end a six-match losing streak in that contest.
"We played a lot better than we did on Saturday," Wagley said. "We get a lot of moral victories."


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