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S.C. Chan, A.K.C. Wong, "Synthesis and Recognition of Sequences," IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence, vol. 13, no. 12, pp. 1245-1255, December, 1991.
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A string or sequence is a linear array of symbols that come from an alphabet. Due to unknown substitutions, insertions, and deletions of symbols, a sequence cannot be treated like a vector or a tuple of a fixed number of variables. The synthesis of an ensemble of sequences is a sequence of random elements that specify the probabilities of occurrence of the different symbols at the corresponding sites of the sequences. The synthesis is determined by a hierarchical sequence synthesis procedure (HSSP), which returns not only the taxonomic hierarchy of the whole ensemble of sequences but also the alignment and the synthesis of a group (a subset of the ensemble) of the sequences at each level of the hierarchy. The HSSP does not require the ensemble of sequences to be presented in the form of a tabulated array of data, the hierarchical information of the data, or the assumption of a stochastic process. The authors present the concept of sequence synthesis and the applicability of the HSSP as a supervised classification procedure as well as an unsupervised classification procedure.
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Brett Hundley ran for two scores and passed two more, leading the UCLA Bruins to a 58-20 win in their home opener over the Nevada Wolf Pack at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night.
Hundley, a sophomore, completed 22-of-33 passes for 274 yards and two touchdowns, including a five-yard pass to Shaquelle Evans in the second quarter. Hundley also ran for 61 yards on eight carries and two touchdowns, including a 37-yard scamper to tally the game's first score.
UCLA rolled up 647 yards of total offense, 345 of those yards coming on the ground. The Bruins scored three touchdowns in the third quarter,turning a 17-13 halftime into a blowout as UCLA outscored Nevada 41-7 in the second half.
Cody Fajardo passed for 164 yards, but was bettter on the ground as he rushed for 106 yards and two scores on 22 carries for Nevada in defeat.
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Just got back from Fort Bragg, and had a terrific trip. 3 great days of fishing and weather. I even got a little sun burned, (which is a rare thing over there). I am going to be passing out some fresh fish I caught yesterday, so thought I would put up my favorite way to cook it.
Due to the Salmon Season being closed, we were fishing for Rock Cod. There are many different varieties of Rock Cod, (otherwise known as ground fish), but they are all wonderful to eat. They are a mild tasting fish, with generally very flaky and tender meat. We always fillet them out, and then de-bone them. This should leave you with boneless fillets from about 1/4 of an inch thick up to an inch, (depending on the size of the fish).
Some people bread the fish and fry it, but my favorite way is not only better for you, but it tastes better too.
Use either a pie plate, pyrex casserole dish, or some other oven safe dish with a flat bottom and sides that are at least 1 inch high/deep. Into this dish, add white wine until it is at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep across the bottom, (figure 1/2 as deep as your thickest fillet is tall). Then add 4-6 tablespoons of butter. Put in oven at 325 degrees to let it heat up and the butter melt.
Take your fillets and wash them under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean paper towel and place on a dish or drying rack. Over the top, sprinkle them with Lemon Pepper to taste, (I like it pretty thick).
Then when the butter has all melted in the wine, carefully remove the plate from the oven, (being careful not to burn yourself), and stir the butter and wine together. Then add the fish fillets to the sauce in a single layer, using a fork to push them into the sauce. Then return the pan to the oven for about 6 minutes. Carefully remove the pan, and then turn the fillets over, again pushing the fillets down into the sauce. Return the pan to the oven for an additional 6 minutes or so. Then remove the pan and spatula the fillets onto the individual plates, or let your dinner guests serve themselves out of the dish.
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JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Several lucky children went on the journey of a life-time Thursday. Through the help of the Mississippi Air National Guard's 172nd Airlift Wing some of the Salvation Army's Angel Tree children took a simulated flight to the "North Pole."
More than 60 children traveled in a United States Air Force C-17 to Santa's workshop for a Christmas they will never forget. An army of elves welcome their special guests to the North Pole.
Each child was led to Santa and called by name to sit on his lap. "You know how special you are to come here? We don't let just anyone come here," said Santa Claus.
After a hug from St. Nick the elves brought around the toys. Four year old Gabriel got a pink scooter and a sack full of gifts. For her mom it's a Christmas wish come true.
"It's been very hard on me. My car got stolen on her birthday this year so this really helped a lot for me. It really did and I appreciate it," said Amanda Bracey.
"Just to see the faces of these children. It's just worth it. This is what Christmas is all about," said Lt. Governor Phil Bryant.
In its third year the Salvation Army teamed up with the Mississippi Air National Guard and Y101 to bring ten more children on the flight.
"This is one of the better projects I have ever seen anywhere. As I go across the U.S. I tell other Air Guard units about what we are doing and say we want to know more about it because we want to do it in our state," said Mississippi National Guard Adjutant General William Freeman.
"There's a reason why Mississippi has been called the most giving state and people prove it every year with the Salvation Army Angel Tree," said Nate and Murphy from the Morning Showgram on Y101.
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I took this picture today while leaving the office in downtown St. Paul. This is a man hanging Christmas lights – in short sleeves! It's November 10th! November! And this is Minnesota! We are not used to warm weather this time of year.
I am not complaining. Besides, the weather can turn on a dime around here. The forecast for Friday includes the possibility of snow. It's been in the sixties all week and it's going to get cold enough to snow by the end of the week. We'll all complain if it actually does snow. That's what we do here in Minnesota. We alternately complain about the cold winters and pride ourselves on our ability to function in spite of them.
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Quinn completed 19 of 23 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's win against Carolina.||||||| Quinn posted a 132.1 passer rating, the second best of his career.
Coach Romeo Crennel announced Wednesday that Quinn will start Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos, regaining the job he lost when he sustained a concussion against Oakland.||||||| Quinn was cleared to play last week against Cincinnati and came on in the second half for the ineffective Matt Cassel, who was the starter early in the season before sustaining his own concussion. That thrust Quinn, a former first-round draft pick, into the starting lineup against Tampa Bay, and when Cassel was cleared to play, Crennel decided to stick with Quinn on a permanent basis.
Quinn has not been cleared for contact following his concussion and will miss his second straight start Monday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers.||||||| Matt Cassel will start in Quinn's place. Cassel was the starter the first five games of the season before sustaining a concussion and then losing the job during the bye week. The former first-round draft pick returned to Kansas City late Tuesday after being advised by neurologists that he should avoid contact. Quinn has been cleared to take part in light workouts during the individual portion of practices.


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Burleson gets a grip on his health
[size=18px]Burleson gets a grip on his health[/size]
The wide receiver has practiced all week after injuries kept him out of the Packers game, and he is likely to play Sunday.
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Receiver Nate Burleson practiced all week and appears ready to return Sunday against Cleveland after being inactive Monday night at Green Bay.
"It felt good," said Burleson, held out against the Packers so he could rest a variety of aches and pains. "The guys were kind of making fun of me because I was running at full speed [in practice], saying I had fresh legs. I can't complain about anything. I'm excited for what the game has in store for me."
Burleson didn't play because of hip, knee, neck and shoulder ailments. The neck injury, which Burleson suffered in the Vikings' victory over the Giants on Nov. 13, was the biggest worry. "I just had a stiff neck," he said. "It was almost like sleeping wrong and waking up with a crick in your neck. That's what I was concerned with. But I feel good now. I'm close to 100 percent as I've been all year."
Burleson, who has 14 catches for 166 yards and one touchdown this season, has missed four games because of injury. Coach Mike Tice, however, liked what he saw in practice the past few days. "Burleson looks good," he said. "He's had a good week. I think he's starting to come back. He's made some good plays out there. He looks to have more juice, more energy."
Better than expected
Rookie receiver Troy Williamson's injury, originally termed a right shoulder separation after Monday's game, was "not as serious as some believed," Tice said. Williamson practiced all week and is listed as probable on the injury report.
But with Burleson set to return and Koren Robinson playing a bigger role, there appears a chance Williamson could end up on the inactive list Sunday.
Other injury updates:
• Running back Mewelde Moore (sprained ankles, probable) did not miss practice time.
• Guard Toniu Fonoti (groin), who was the only player to miss Friday's entire practice, is listed as doubtful on the injury report and will be replaced by Anthony Herrera as the starter at left guard. Center Melvin Fowler (oblique muscle) should start after missing Monday's game.
• Although defensive lineman Spencer Johnson (knee, questionable) appears ready to return, Tice said he hasn't decided whether to play Johnson or rookie nose tackle C.J. Mosley on Sunday.
Tall task
Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield estimates he will spend 80 to 90 percent of Sunday's game matched up against Browns rookie receiver Braylon Edwards. The third overall selection in the draft, Edwards caught a season-high six passes for 90 yards in Sunday's 22-0 victory over Miami.
"He's going to be a good receiver," Winfield said. "He's still young and needs to polish up his routes. But he makes some good catches. Against me, I'm sure they'll probably throw it up and make him go up and get it."
Edwards is 6-3, 211-pounds, while Winfield is 5-9, 180. But Winfield, a seven-year veteran, is confident his experience will help. "I'll get a jump on a few of his routes just by the way he comes off the ball and some of the formations they line up in," Winfield said.
• Tice wouldn't say whether rookie Marcus Johnson would start in place of the Mike Rosenthal at right tackle, but Johnson was working with the first team in the period of practice that was open to the media Friday. Rosenthal said he doesn't know who will start; he didn't want to comment about being benched in the first half Monday.
• Former NFL offensive lineman Richard Baldinger will replace Rich Gannon as the analyst on the Vikings-Browns game for CBS. Baldinger is the brother of Fox analyst Brian Baldinger.
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Re: Burleson gets a grip on his health
finally burleson close to 100, i hope he has a great game this week. send him on some screens and crossing routes.
Re: Burleson gets a grip on his health
Yea it'd be nice to see something big from him this week. Except for that awesome TD catch against Detroit, haven't really seen much from him this year.
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Re: Burleson gets a grip on his health
do u think is williamson develops to what we really want him here for and koren sticks around, do u think burleson will still be our number one? burleson is a T.O. type of player. burlseon is also beginning to develop more muscle which is really good.
Re: Burleson gets a grip on his health
It is amazing how banged up the whole team has been this year and last year.
Seems more than normal.
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Re: Burleson gets a grip on his health
Yeah i miss burly but i'm not getting down on him, i know what he can do once he gets his hands on the ball. I dont really like the idea of deactavating Williamson, you just dont do that to your 7th pick in the draft. What do you think that'll do to his confidence?
Re: Burleson gets a grip on his health
Burleson needs to step up and show he is a #1 or even #2 receiver. A couple weeks ago there was talk of giving him a new contract, but if Tice feels MeMoore can't stay healthy, what about Burleson?
At this rate, Krob, who is on a one year deal, works out a long term deal with the Vikes and becomes our #1. The Vikes let Burleson and Williamson compete for the #2 and the loser & Travis Taylor get mixed up as #3 & #4.
I think Burleson will establish himself the rest of the year. He fits this possesion type of offense the Vikings are evolving into. But I would not give him a long-term deal until he is in a contract year, which will be next year I believe.
Re: Burleson gets a grip on his health
this is his contract year i believe.
Re: Burleson gets a grip on his health
You are right....this is his last year in his contract. He will be a restricted free agent at the end of the year - so the Vikings will have the rights to match any offer he receives from another team.
If another team signs him - the Vikes will receive a draft pick in compensation. So it will be interesting to see how the Vikings handle this situation. This may be one of the reasons we see WR by committee the rest of the way.
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Re: Burleson gets a grip on his health
I think the way he finishes out these last 5 or 6 games will determine wether he gets a one year deal or a long term contract, these last few games are gonna be important for him.
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BATMAN: INTIMIDATION GAME rumor
Hey folks, Harry here... I was on an airplane 2 weeks ago with Dennis Quaid, so it could mean we're doing a feature together, but somehow I think it is more likely that the following is going to happen...
Never contacted you before, but thought you may like this: a friend of mine working at Shepperton Studios on set construction (not Batman) saw Chris Nolan talking with both John Malkovich and Dennis Quaid (at different times) over the last day or so- Ra's Al Ghul and Jim Gordon perhaps? We shall see, but they were at the studio and it seems a little out of the way to go if you're not involved with the project, wouldn't you say? Nolan appeared as though he was explaining stuff to them and showing them around, that kind of thing.
As I believe the routine is to have a nickname at this point, call me Jimmy The Gent.
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Oct. 8, 2003, 4:56 p.m. CST
by Xphile69
First! Who cares...Batman Rules!
Oct. 8, 2003, 4:56 p.m. CST
by broken ear
Oct. 8, 2003, 4:57 p.m. CST
by ScreamingPenis
Oct. 8, 2003, 5 p.m. CST
that sounds scarily good!
by pipergates
Oct. 8, 2003, 5:03 p.m. CST
Did I tell you about my condition?
by JAGUART
I'm Batman.
Oct. 8, 2003, 5:07 p.m. CST
Another Adventure of Patrick Bat(e)man American Psychohero
by JAGUART
Owen has mistaken me for this dickhead Max Shrek. It seems logical because Max is also a millionaire industrialist and in fact does the same exact thing I do and he also has a penchant for Valentino suits and Oliver Peoples glasses. Shrek and I even go to the same barber, although I have a slightly better haircut.
Oct. 8, 2003, 5:25 p.m. CST
I think the sequel should be called Being Ra's Al Guhl with Hulk
by Chaffro
"The pool has given my body a hard clay-like consistency! Now I must...wait a minute, I haven't jumped in yet, brother..."
Oct. 8, 2003, 5:26 p.m. CST
A friend of my sister's saw David Spade talking to Goyer's cater
by rev_skarekroe
Also, I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus! sk
Oct. 8, 2003, 5:27 p.m. CST
I loved Malkovich in that jewel theif movie...
by Big Bad Clone
I rather see him as Scarecrow but I wouldn't bitch much with him as Ra's. My choice is still Zod/The voice of Jor-El on Smallville, Terence Stamp.
Oct. 8, 2003, 5:31 p.m. CST
I once shared a cab with Mr. T.
by Pattymelt
This was way back in the 80s though, in New York, and I didn't realize who it was until he got out and the cabbie told me it was the guy from the A-Team. I actually thought he was a gang member and was scared of him. But, I am glad Harry has the opportunity to fly cross country with celebrities. Sure beats a cab! As for Batman, I find all the movies to be unwatchable. To me, even the craptastic 1960s Batman movie with the TV cast was better than all the ones from the 80s and 90s. I liked the Batman cartoon from the late-90s though and think it is high time they took the series back to basics. Why can't they use the Joker again, if they are starting the series over? I'd also like to see The Mad Hatter because I thought that was an inventive villain. Hallie Berry will be a horrible Catwoman. If you want to have a black Catwoman, why not Angela Bassett? Did you see her in the Tina Turner movie, she is an excellent actress. Hallie Berry has a deal with the Devil and the world's best publicist. Gothika will tank, Catwoman will bomb, and the Jinx movie series will never get off the ground. And I don't know who Ra's Ghoul is, but that doesn't sound like too interesting a villain. Why can't they make the next Batman movie as good as the animated TV show was? Surely someone can take a few of those episodes and make them into a live action film.
Oct. 8, 2003, 5:34 p.m. CST
On an airplane with Quaid ?
by Vinz
Is that true Harry ? Come on, if it's true, wh
Oct. 8, 2003, 5:35 p.m. CST
I don't know about Malkovich...
by Psyclops
He's a great actor but I don't really see him in this part. I think another talkback suggested Jeremey Irons for Ra's Al Ghul, I think that's a pretty good choice. Still, it's better than Arnold or Uma so I can't complain. I do like the idea of Dennis Quaid playing Commissioner Gordon, that's damn good casting right there. I'm really hoping that everything comes together for this movie.
Oct. 8, 2003, 5:36 p.m. CST
On an airplane with, volume II
by Vinz
Sorry, technical problem with my last post ! So Harry, what did you talk about with Mister Dennis ?? It never happens to me, taking the plane with Quaid. True, I live in Paris, so it would be hard, but...
Oct. 8, 2003, 5:51 p.m. CST
by Cory849
Even though the Hulk Hogan reference in this talkback wasn't Chaffro's absolute best, I'm still writing a fan letter. The Hulk Hogan running joke is awesome. I look forward to it in every talkback - (by the way, Chaffro's best is the Faster Pussycat Kill Kill Bill with Hulk Hogan as Roy Horne joke. Awful, tasteless and I cried laughing. I'm a bad person). For everyone else - this is Chaffro's joke. Don't try to imitate it. You don't do it nearly as well...brother.
Oct. 8, 2003, 6 p.m. CST
by luckymontes
personally i think gary oldman is the perfect choice for rah's al ghul
Oct. 8, 2003, 6:02 p.m. CST
Quaid as Gorden Kicks Ass!
by MichaelSean
Sure it's pure unadulturated speculation, but I just want to go on record as saying Quaid as Gorden is a fantastic idea. The one thing I always despised about Burton Batman movies was having Gorden portrayed as a fat, worthless pussy. Gorden is quite capable of kicking ass when necessary. LOVE the idea of Quaid taking that part. Still not sold on the whole Raman Noodle villain idea though. -- Sean
Oct. 8, 2003, 6:12 p.m. CST
I was on a bus 2 years ago with Jamie Farr
by ChickenGeorgeVII
AND BOY COULD HE DRINK!!!!....It was a dark and stormy night....I was on the midnight express into Buffalo when we took a brief respite in Memphis....I was admiring the pageantry of the local transvestite show when who should sit beside me but Klinger himself! I wanted to talk about
Oct. 8, 2003, 6:17 p.m. CST
Now the important question, Harry: Did you do the right thing a
by Cletus Van Damme
Oct. 8, 2003, 6:39 p.m. CST
Gordon is KEY
by riskebiz
Pat Hingle as Commissioner Gordon was a travesty. Especially by the time of Batman and Robin rolled around. The relationship between Gordon and Batman is something that the movies just by-passed alltogether and it's such an important and integral part of Batman. Any great Batman story has Gordon as a major player. Year One, Killing Joke, Dark Knight Returns ... all feature Gordon in second billing and you could almost say that Year One was more Gordon than Bruce Wayne. Getting Dennis Quaid (or Kurt Russell) would be KEY and if they got that dynamic right, they'd have a special Batman film on their hands instead of merely popcorn. Malkovich will never happen. He plays Malkovich in everything he does now. I saw Ripley's Game the other day and he totally phoned it in. I think it would be great if he tried, but he doesn't anymore. I'd rather someone like Christopher Lee for Ra's Al Ghul. How about some inspired casting like Liam Neeson going against type and playing a villain as Ra's?
Oct. 8, 2003, 7:09 p.m. CST
Quaid as Gordon would be GREAT --
by ChaseSequence
-- he's always been an underrated actor. (Yes, I just said that.) But Ra's al-Ghul ... gee, you think maybe HE SHOULD BE AN ARAB?!
Oct. 8, 2003, 7:34 p.m. CST
Malkovich is so not Ra's
by Anti-fanboy
Not the Neal Adams version, the definitive version, anyway -- no, we need a different ethnic type, and someone way, way more virile and athletic. How 'bout the Rock? KIDDING! :D But more in the Rock's direction physically...
Oct. 8, 2003, 7:54 p.m. CST
I'd prefer Kurt Russel as Gordon
by mwhelan67
Oct. 8, 2003, 7:54 p.m. CST
Malkovich is overrated
by GypsyTRobot
Defoe kicks his ass. I'm sorry, I know everyone SAYS Malkovich is great, and maybe it's cause he always plays assholes, but I'm really not impressed. In Being John Malkovich he did a shitty job of being possessed by John Cusack. Everyone, even Cameron Diaz, did a better job of acting than the title character.
Oct. 8, 2003, 8:44 p.m. CST
Malkovich is one cool motherfucker!!!
by super Cucaracha
Bale, Malkovich, Quaid....DAMM, Batman will be the shiznit foe shizzy beeatch!
Oct. 8, 2003, 9:46 p.m. CST
Wasn't Dennis Quaid......
by jvrsn2
Cousin Eddie? In that case "Merry Christmas, Shitter was full!" by the way the Governator is in in kal-lee-fornia, and if you are from Florida don't forget... COLTS WIN! COLTS WIN! COLTS WIN!
Oct. 8, 2003, 9:59 p.m. CST
by Lelon
Quaid would make a great gordon, but malkovich simply isn't ra's.
Oct. 8, 2003, 10 p.m. CST
I'm just kidding Florida natives....
by jvrsn2
at least you don't have an actor-governor..
Oct. 8, 2003, 11:01 p.m. CST
ssssssssomething to look forward to.
by pipergates
it's looking good.Bale is good,Nolan is good, Quaid as Gordon would be perfect.kurt Russell would probably do it too tough,like in Toombstone.though he does suit that big moustache. Quaaid,he's got both the toughness and the tenderness that Gordon needs. only thing i'm worried about is the script.when can we read it? Malkovich is an interesting actor,but not for R'as.he hasn't got the voice that R'as needs.he was wimpy even as Cyrus the virus.if only cristopher Lee was a bit younger.is there any actor around with a voice as good?.agent Smith could be an interesting r'as,hugo Weaving.he doesnt have the voice either,but he would be intense enough.gary Oldman perhaps.he's got the menace but does he have that much power?and he's a bit small.tcheky Karyo could be good... jeremy Irons is not a bad choice.and neither is willem Dafoe.or maybe that monk at the beginning of The fifth element,who was trying to poison the grappa?
Oct. 8, 2003, 11:04 p.m. CST
Good casting choice, Big Bad Clone
by scythe1138
Can't believe I overlooked that one. Stamp is Ra's incarnate.
terence Stamp is good.i hope you all saw him as a transvestite together with hugo Weaving and guy Pearce.fantastic. he looks like R'as,but unless R'as'es youth-juice was running out he's a bit too old.and a bit too mild too.
Oct. 8, 2003, 11:56 p.m. CST
Quaid Is A Good Choice For Gordon
by Barron34
I am reversing myself on this. At first I was concerned that Quaid might be too big a star for Gordon, and could end up blowing Christian Bale off the screen, but I have reconsidered. Slap a mustache on Quaid and set him up as Gordon. These casting signals are a good sign for this movie. My single biggest suggestion to the filmmakers: start off with a tough and dark Year One vibe, and set Bale up for long career as a franchise Batman. Good luck.
Oct. 9, 2003, 12:48 a.m. CST
I hope the Quaid rumor is true.
by Mosquito March
I love the idea of Dennis Quaid as Gordon. Actually, I would like to have seen Quaid tackle an older, more mature, Vietnam veteren Punisher. But, I think Quaid as Gordon to Christian Bale's Batman would be unbelievably cool. I finally got around to watching EQUILIBRIUM, and as derivative as it was, I found it very entertaining, and Bale blew me away. As a rule, action roles just aren't acted that intensely, anymore, and I think that's the main reason I stuck with it. (Also, I found the action great, and much more convincing - much more humanly possible - than THE MATRIX.) I'm not a fan of Nolan - I think he still has a great deal of convincing to do. But, if signing Bale and putting Batman up against Ra's is any sign, I am very, very intrigued by this project. Dennis Quaid would be another big feather in its cap. Malkovich as Ra's, on the other hand, would be a detriment. But, I believe that if Malkovich is eventually signed to this film as a character, it would not be for Ra's, but for the Scarecrow. I assume that rumor about Scarecrow being in it has not been shot down, and I could buy scenery-chewer Malkovich in THAT role. (Just think about his taunts to Eastwood about fear in IN THE LINE OF FIRE.)
Oct. 9, 2003, 12:55 a.m. CST
no offense to Mr. Malkovich, but...
by fabfunk
Doesn't Al Ghul need to be buff? I figured there would be a scene, much like in the animated series, where Ghul goes shirtless and takes on Batman fist to fist. Malkovich couldn't pull that off without looking silly. As Scarecrow, though, that would be pretty damn cool. Also, who would play Ra'Z Al Ghul's daughter?
Oct. 9, 2003, 12:59 a.m. CST
If you really wanted to mess up Ra's....
by Mosquito March
Cast the dude who played the tribal chief in STARGATE, the professor in MUMMY RETURNS, and Elektra's dad in DAREDEVIL.
Oct. 9, 2003, 1:23 a.m. CST
yo, mosquito-
by mr. smith
you'r talking about ever-present character actor Erick Avari. not a bad idea, but a little too short. plus Ra's needs a comanding voice. oh, for Yul Brenner. that would be sweet, but for the fact that he's dead...
Oct. 9, 2003, 1:31 a.m. CST
yo zorg -
by mr. smith
y'know, i think you're selling Hugo Weaving's voice short. if anything, i think Weaving has got the voice, and even the face(with a little olive-skin makup), but what weaving lacks is physical stature. personally, i'd go on a talant search in india and find some badass indian unknown. wait a minute- hold the phone. Stanly Tucci. yeah. call me crazy but i like the idea...
Oct. 9, 2003, 1:32 a.m. CST
p.s. the Quaid idea ROCKS!!!
by mr. smith
Oct. 9, 2003, 1:44 a.m. CST
Hey, Mosquito
by super Cucaracha
I agree with you... Bale kicked fucking ass in Equilibrium. When I was watching the movie I knew Bale was Batman. The action was the shit. Cooool ass movie.
Oct. 9, 2003, 2:10 a.m. CST
Andreas Katsulas?
by DMented
Yeah, yeah, he's a bit old for the part -- but someone throw this poor prick a break, HE LOOKS JUST LIKE RA'S! Always getting parts where he has to wear tons of makeup ... FIVE YEARS playing a reptile (marsupial, whatever) on B5 ... the man has paid his dues. But you just know they're gonna pass him over for the one part he would need NO MAKEUP WHATSOEVER to play. You can't make this shit up! And for Malkovich, who looks just as old! The fuckin IRONY.
Oct. 9, 2003, 2:30 a.m. CST
by mr. smith
my problem with Kalutas is you need a Ra's that you could concievably see kicking the shit out of batman. i just don't see that in the one armed man...
Oct. 9, 2003, 2:40 a.m. CST
new game new hope
by mayaV
Everything will be better than the last one! Really. I've been a fan of batman since, oh, I guess my hole lifetime. I was fine with Batman I-III, but when Mr. ER got the job it went down. Sounds like a good cast so far. PS: I love B5 and I think G'Kar and Londo are the best love-and-hate characters out in space. I WANT THEM BACK!!!
Oct. 9, 2003, 2:41 a.m. CST
new game new hope
by mayaV
Everything will be better than the last one! Really. I've been a fan of batman since, oh, I guess my hole lifetime. I was fine with Batman I-III, but when Mr. ER got the job it went down. Sounds like a good cast so far. PS: I love B5 and I think G'Kar and Londo are the best love-and-hate characters out in space. I WANT THEM BACK!!!
Oct. 9, 2003, 2:42 a.m. CST
new game new hope
by mayaV
Everything will be better than the last one! Really. I've been a fan of batman since, oh, I guess my hole lifetime. I was fine with Batman I-III, but when Mr. ER got the job it went down. Sounds like a good cast so far. PS: I love B5 and I think G'Kar and Londo are the best love-and-hate characters out in space. I WANT THEM BACK!!!
Oct. 9, 2003, 3:22 a.m. CST
D D Lewis
by Donlad
Malcovich would be spot on as the scarecrow, not so sure about Ra,s, possibly.However to my mind one actor would be terrific as Ra,s.Daniel Day Lewis.Think about it he,s got the brooding look,the right physical build and he is an actor known for being able to play powerfully dramatic roles better than nearly every other actor on the planet.Whether he would be interested playing a role in a comic book movie is another matter.Regardless Nolan has proved himself to be a talented and thoughtful director when casting his films, so I am sure whoever ends up playing Ra,s will be the right man.
Oct. 9, 2003, 5:20 a.m. CST
mr. smith: I wasn't serious about Avari. That was a joke.
by Mosquito March
He's always cast as these comedic Egyptian or Greek characters, and doesn't possess an ounce of menace. If he were signed to play Ra's, that would be the end of all hope for the movie. That's what I was trying to convey, anyway.
Oct. 9, 2003, 5:31 a.m. CST
mayaV: Don't blame Clooney.
by Mosquito March
If he'd been cast in a serious Batman movie, he would have been great. Of all the Batmen, he looked the most like Bruce Wayne/Batman, and he can play dark. He was great on SISTERS, of all shows. He played this mentally disturbed cop that fell in love with Sela Ward's character. And, I thought he played his pissed-off-and-vengeful role in FROM DUSK TILL DAWN well, and was dragged down by the ridiculousness of the story. And, his muted performance in SOLARIS was the only good thing about that POS. I think he could have been the best Batman, if the material and helmer had allowed, just as it had for Michael Keaton. That said, Bale is poised to kick the crap out of all previous Batmen.
Oct. 9, 2003, 5:36 a.m. CST
DevilCat: Malkovich turned down a three-ring Sam Raimi circus, o
by Mosquito March
If he's working with actors' actors like Bale and Quaid, for a hot indie director that just worked with Pacino and is supposedly using BLADE RUNNER as inspiration, he might sing a different tune about playing a comic book character. After all, this is a guy who played a character named "Cyrus the Virus" in CON AIR.
Oct. 9, 2003, 5:48 a.m. CST
ok, mosquito
by mayaV
See, Cloony can do a great job, but he didn't do in Batman! He was terrific in From Dusk Till Dawn. No doubt! But true, it was the whole package.. No blame on Cloony alone, he's simply NOT Batman. (so wasn't Kilmer)
Oct. 9, 2003, 6:18 a.m. CST
This is cool...
by Lujho
If this is true and people at WB read these forums to guage reactions (which I believe they do to some extent) let me add my voice.************ Quaid as Gordon... rock on, he'd be fucking perfect. Malkovich as Ra's... well, he's not really suited to the role I think... he'd be a much better scarecrow if that character is indeed still in the movie.************** For Ra's, I think a good suggestion which I read here once on a talkback is Oded Fehr of The Mummy. He's young (maybe a little too young but that could be fixed... maybe he could have age make-up before regeneration in the pit and no-make-up after that, strong, virile, imposing (definitely a believable physical match for Bale) and of the right racial appearance. If they do cast in a racially-accurate way then they'd have to cast some ethnic-looking young hottie as Talia.
Oct. 9, 2003, 8:32 a.m. CST
Malkovich as Ra's is a horrible idea, but I like Dennis Quaid as
by SpyGuy
Malkovich is too light in the loafers to pull off Ra's Al Ghul effectively. Jason Isaacs would be much better casting, and the WB has used him in HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS, so here's hoping they make the right call and kick Malkovich to the curb. Dennis Quaid is an interesting choice for Gordon, however, but how does he look with a mustache?
Oct. 9, 2003, 8:54 a.m. CST
- - - George, The 7th Chicken!!!! - that Jamie Farr thingie was
by Spacesheik
ROFL. Ok the fanboys out there you said the commisoner gordon-batman relation was discarded in the movies were right. dennis quaid or kurt russell would both rock as gordon. its true gordon can kick ass also, and he drinks beer and shit and cheats on his wife also.
Oct. 9, 2003, 9:08 a.m. CST
by E Albert Bansom
Daniel Day Lewis as Rha's........ Billy Bob Thornton as Scarecrow (Check out LEVITY).........Quad is TOO DOPEY for Gordon!!!! Didn't you see how flaming he was in "Traffic???" He was LISPING for pete's sake!!!
Oct. 9, 2003, 11:11 a.m. CST
John Sturges "Batman: Intimidation Game"
by E Albert Bansom
Oct. 9, 2003, 11:37 a.m. CST
curse this damn Alzheimer's
by Hud
but for Ra's al Ghul, what about that big strapping buck who played the title role in The Mummy? he can't be all that busy.
Oct. 9, 2003, 11:53 a.m. CST
R'as Al Ghul
by Mak
Fellas methinks the right guy to play the demon is ...... TERENCE STAMP Just think of him with his hair dyed. Not of a dark black but a black with some grey hairs, the intense look in his eyes that denotes all the lifetimes he's lived. I think Malkovich would get a bit loud to my taste. I think he's a great actor; don't get me wrong but I do not think he's right for the role. Mr. Nolan I hope you are reading this.
Oct. 9, 2003, 12:09 p.m. CST
Dennis Quaid has a beer and cheats on his brother Randy!
by DonliQ
It had to be said!
Oct. 9, 2003, 12:22 p.m. CST
Burt reynolds should be Gordon
by Blok Narpin
Man, he'd be great. He LOOKS like im Gordon! All he needs is the trench coat and pipe!
Oct. 9, 2003, 12:22 p.m. CST
Ras Al Ghoul casting
by Spacesheik
The perfect Ras Al Ghoul would be someone like Ben Cross or Christopher Walken. Terence Stamp is good too. Or the baddie in TRUE LIES, something Shah.
Oct. 9, 2003, 12:30 p.m. CST
Crispin Glover
by Mr Nuff
He is the freaking Scarecrow!
Oct. 9, 2003, 12:31 p.m. CST
Malkovich is not auditioning for Al Ghul but is for another Al..
by namtab39
Alfred Pennyworth. nuff said.
Oct. 9, 2003, 1:50 p.m. CST
point taken 'squit
by mr. smith
and a sigh of relief...
Oct. 9, 2003, 4:23 p.m. CST
Daniel Day Al Ghul !!!
by pipergates
Daniel day Lewis as Ra's would steal the movie.that would be incredible. Crispin Glover would be a pretty cool Scarecrow...
Oct. 9, 2003, 6:11 p.m. CST
Who plays Talia? Monica Bellucci? Patricia Velazquez?
by Drath
Both might be too old next to Bale as Batman. Just so long as she's not Jennifer Garner or a Jennifer Garner type. Can't you just see them going there too? But anyway I would definitly NOT get a body builder to play her dad. He needs to be a convincing physical threat, but not big like the Rock. I'd CG his muscles before I'd go there. He should be someone with an authoritative edge both after the lazarus pit and before it when he's old and fragile. I rather like the Terrance Stamp suggestion.
Oct. 9, 2003, 7:01 p.m. CST
Hell yes,
by DocPazuzu
Terrence Stamp as Ras. Anyone who's seen The Limey knows Stamp may be an older guy, but you wouldn't want to mess with him. He's the perfect tough-as-nails choice. Kelly Hu for Talia. You know you want it.
Oct. 9, 2003, 7:20 p.m. CST
by The S man
If only Catherine-Zeta Jones were 5 to 10 years younger she would be the perfect physical type for Talia Al Ghul. Maybe even Eva Mendes, wether or not she has the acting chops to pull the part off I don't know. But the Daniel Day Lewis idea as Ras I like.
Oct. 9, 2003, 10:01 p.m. CST
mayaV: What did I just say?
by Mosquito March
Oct. 10, 2003, 4:33 a.m. CST
no chance, mosquito
by mayaV
Guess the both of us have a different opinion on Batman. Maybe we come to some point of agreement with the next Batman movie. Sorry
Oct. 10, 2003, 5:49 p.m. CST
Ra's al Ghul should be played by
by I tried
STING! Why does no one see this? Sting can act, he's athletic, and he';s got the defined, sharp, arrogant features. Just picture him going mad after a dip in the Lazarus pit. It's gold, baby, pure gold!
Oct. 10, 2003, 7:01 p.m. CST
by DocPazuzu
You know what? You're really starting to annoy me. I sympathize with some of the things you've said on certain TBs, but I'm detecting a pattern. There's nary a TB you participate in withoug finding some kneejerk way to slam the United States. Right (as you are sometimes) or wrong (as you also are sometimes), it doesn't really matter anymore since all that seems to be of any importance to you is finding some far-fetched excuse to attack America. What's your problem anyway? Why can't you just talk movies without either trying to be offensive, or not caring whether you are being offensive or not? Grow up and the right-on pseud politics at home -- or in the dorm where people still think it's profound and cutting edge.
Oct. 10, 2003, 7:02 p.m. CST
by DocPazuzu
That should be "leave the right-on pseud politics at home."
Oct. 10, 2003, 9:23 p.m. CST
DocPazazu, you
by Rain_Dog
I think you misconsutrued BladeRunnerUnit's comment, or maybe I did - I thought it was just a somewhat vogueish reference to an early Cure song (based on Camus' The Stranger) rather than a stab at US foriegn policy. I could be wrong.
Oct. 10, 2003, 9:23 p.m. CST
DocPazazu, you
by Rain_Dog
I think you misconsutrued BladeRunnerUnit's comment, or maybe I did - I thought it was just a somewhat vogueish reference to an early Cure song (based on Camus' The Stranger) rather than a stab at US foriegn policy. I could be wrong.
Oct. 10, 2003, 9:25 p.m. CST
Er, "misconstrued", sorry. Sorry about the double post. I'm ti
by Rain_Dog
Oct. 11, 2003, 4:51 a.m. CST
by DocPazuzu
Fair point. In fact, I probably wouldn't have reacted to BRU's comment under other circumstances, but the guy has made such predictable, political statements in virtually every other TB he's contributed to. If I did misunderstand him, it's to a large degree due to the way he's previously conditioned outside perception of his intent.
Oct. 11, 2003, 4:15 p.m. CST
only bats
by pipergates
get some exotic european actress to play Talia.preferrebly a french or italian one.Eva Mendez is a good choise,but she's latina pues.and stop talking "psycho" politics,no more insulting the corporate dictator arab-killing president Bush!
Oct. 11, 2003, 9:34 p.m. CST
actually moviemack...
by DocPazuzu
it's not "pseudo politics" at all, since that is something completely different. If you don't know your transatlantic vernacular, then I suggest you spend your time commenting on other things. As for pretentiousness, I'll let your post stand for itself.
Oct. 12, 2003, 12:52 a.m. CST
Good thing the plane didnt crash due to a heavy load
by Bong
just kidding
Oct. 12, 2003, 7:17 a.m. CST
by DocPazuzu
Man, you really got me there. I'm literally reeling from the blows.
Oct. 12, 2003, 9:32 a.m. CST
Wasn't there already a Jimmy the Gent that sent in articles here
by SwitchDogShits
I'm sure there was. ...... Oh, sorry to interrupt your fighting.
Oct. 12, 2003, 9:34 a.m. CST
Oh my god, it isn't like CHUD!
by SwitchDogShits
Oct. 12, 2003, 9:34 a.m. CST
Oh my god, it isn't like CHUD!
by SwitchDogShits
Oct. 12, 2003, 9:35 a.m. CST
Damn enter key! My spelling wasn't perfect!
by SwitchDogShits
I beg all of your collective pardons. For my screenname too.
Oct. 12, 2003, 12:39 p.m. CST
by DocPazuzu
I've never asked you to apologize for anything. However, I apologize for misreading your comment earlier in this particular talkback. Nevertheless, you yourself are guilty of the same sort of generalization you find so lamentable in others. Just for your information, there are plenty of Americans who don't fit into either of the two categories you seem to have decided to divide the country into. There are some of us -- lots in fact -- who aren't conservatives or even republicans who support America's war effort, as there are plenty of conservatives who don't. I've spent over 20 years living in Europe and am constantly coming into contact with besserwissers who, with rare exception, attribute the most complex and multifaceted characteristics to all peoples of the Earth EXCEPT Americans. Apparently, while both ridiculing and denouncing the two-dimensional image of the American in popular culture as both trite and phony, it's still okay to treat real Americans as if they really are that way. I'm not saying there aren't huge numbers of stereotypical Americans running around, but I take offense at immediately being considered as one of them just because of my passport. Your attempt at "teaching" me about the popcultural preference of youth in the Arab world is nothing but your assumption that I'm a poor ignorant Yank who doesn't know or care about anything else in the world. It's no less offensive than a redneck American tourist going to Portugal and speaking English really LOUD and SLOW thinking you poor ignorant Europeans will understand it better that way. How's that for "food for thought"? Also, your posts on the AICN TBs are in no way limited to the current U.S. administration (which I didn't vote for, by the way). Your talk of the "middle way" as being the only way to truth is blatantly dishonest on your part. You have participated in many TBs and made comments pertaining to U.S. policies throughout history, and I have yet to see one where America ends up on the correct side of your so-called "middle road."... Peace.
Oct. 12, 2003, 4:49 p.m. CST
This is a DC comics movie, and they seem to be doing everything
by St.Buggering
There's a hitch here somewhere, I know it.
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Vincent, Rich, and Kathy and their guests Clodagh and Ron recorded this episode at the 33rd annual meeting of the American Society for Virology at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, Colorado.
Scientists searching for the underlying causes of mental illness have discovered a surprising contributor — it appears the bacteria that live in your gut may play a major role in your mental health and well-being.
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The drug tamoxifen appears to kill a fungus associated with a deadly brain infection that afflicts HIV/AIDS patients, according to a University of Rochester study published online today by mBio, the journal of the American Society for Microbiology.
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Bad bacteria could soon have no place left to hide, thanks to new materials that turn the cell's own defences against them.
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Model Gallery
Finding the Impedance of a Coaxial Cable
The coaxial cable (coax) is one of the most ubiquitous transmission line structures. It is composed of a central circular conductor, surrounded by an annular dielectric, and shielded by an outer conductor. This model computes the electric and magnetic field distribution inside of the coaxial cable, analyzes the impedance, and compares the result with the analytic solution.
Waveguide Adapter
This is a model of an adapter for microwave propagation in the transition between a rectangular and an elliptical waveguide. Such waveguide adapters are designed to keep energy losses due to reflections at a minimum for the operating frequencies. To investigate the characteristics of the adapter, the simulation includes a wave traveling from a rectangular waveguide through the adapter and into an ...
Second Harmonic Generation of a Gaussian Beam
Laser systems are an important application area in modern electronics. With nonlinear materials it is possible to generate harmonics that are a multiple of the frequency of the laser light. This model shows how a second harmonic generation can be set up as a transient wave simulation, using nonlinear material properties. A YAG (lambda=1.06 microm.) laser beam is focused on a nonlinear ...
Lossy Circular Waveguide
In mode analysis it is usually the primary goal to find a propagation constant. This quantity is often, but not always, real valued; if the analysis involves some lossy part, such as a nonzero conductivity or an open boundary, the eigenvalue is complex. In such situations, the real and imaginary parts have separate interpretations: The real part is the propagation constant The imaginary part is ...
Step Index Fiber
The transmission speed of optical waveguides is superior to microwave waveguides, because optical devices have a much higher operating frequency than microwaves, enabling a far higher bandwidth. This model is an example of a single step-index waveguide made of silica glass. The inner core is made of pure silica glass with refractive index n1 = 1.4457 and the cladding is doped, with a refractive ...
Electromagnetic and Structural Analysis of a Microwave Filter on a PCB
Microstrip filters can be fabricated directly on a printed circuit board (PCB) with a microstrip line going from the input to the output. Along the microstrip line there are a number of stubs of certain lengths and widths. The design of the filter involves choosing the impedance of the microstrip line, the impedance of the stub microstrips, and the length of the stubs. This particular filter ...
Defining a Mapped Dielectric Distribution of a Metamaterial Lens
This example demonstrates how to set up a spatially varying dielectric distribution, such as might be engineered with a metamaterial. Here, a convex lens shape is defined via a known deformation of a rectangular domain. The dielectric distribution is defined on the undeformed, original rectangular domain and is mapped onto the deformed shape of the lens. Although the lens shape defined here is ...
Modeling of Pyramidal Absorbers for an Anechoic Chamber
In this model, a microwave absorber is constructed from an infinite 2D array of pyramidal lossy structures. Pyramidal absorbers with radiation-absorbent material (RAM) are commonly used in anechoic chambers for electromagnetic wave measurements. Microwave absorption is modeled using a lossy material to imitate the electromagnetic properties of conductive carbon-loaded foam.
RF Heating
This is a model of an RF waveguide bend with a dielectric block inside. There are electromagnetic losses in the block as well as on the waveguide walls which cause the assembly to heat up over time. The material properties of the block are functions of temperature. The transient thermal behavior, as well as the steady-state solution, are computed.
Substrate Integrated Waveguide
A waveguide-type structure can be fabricated on a substrate by adding vias between the microstrip line and the ground plane. Such a device will behave as a high-pass filter and is attractive because it is easy to fabricate. A model is set up that shows the S-parameters as a function of frequency. A sharp cutoff is shown at the expected frequency.


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Donald E. Schneeman
Died: March 31, 2013
Donald E. Schneeman, 89, of Pontiac, passed away at 10:38 pm on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.;Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pontiac with Rev. Mary Kay Henson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013 at the Calvert & Martin Funeral Home in Pontiac and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Burial will follow services at South Side Cemetery in Pontiac. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or a charity of choice.;Don was born January 7, 1924 in Pontiac, IL the first son of Clyde and Viola (Casson) Schneeman. He graduated from Pontiac High School. On June 23, 1946 he married Katie Wynant.;He is survived by his children: Marsha (Jeff) Olson of Deerwood, MN, Doug (Peggie) Schneeman of Pontiac, Jeff (Sue) Schneeman of Lakeville, MN, a special friend: Eileen Fahsbender of Pontiac, seven grandchildren, ten great grandsons, three step great grandchildren, one brother: Deb (Nancy) Schneeman, one sister-in-law: Shirley Wynant, one brother-in-law: Clarence Weber, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Katie in 1994, and a great granddaughter.;Don was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and served as the church council president. Don also was on the Pontiac-Esmen School Board for a number of years.;He was a farmer all his life and loved it. He enjoyed visiting with friends, playing cards with Eileen, reading the newspaper, and attending auctions. Don was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be greatly missed.


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7Quotables: Brian Littrell (Yeah, I Know) Doesn't Pray for Lindsay Lohan Either
Unfortunately, no, [I don't pray for Lindsay Lohan]. I'm probably breaking a lot of ministers' hearts. It's like, "He's a Christian. He should pray for everybody" … But she's not in my prayers at night. I'm sorry.
—Brian Littrell (formerly of the Backstreet Boys, if you had no idea who he was to begin with) on Lindsay Lohan and how she fits into the grand scheme of the afterlife, and it's pretty funny that someone as random as this dude is talking good, positive thoughts for Lindsay Lohan (or the lack thereof, honestly), because weren't we just talking about this the other day? Yes, we were.
Brian, if you don't know, has become a deeply religious fellow since the Backstreet Boys disbanded earlier in the decade, and Lindsay, as you know, is in some serious, dire need of counseling, whether it be emotional, mental, religious, or just the good old STOP DRINKING FOOL kind that you get in rehab.
Way to talk the talk, Brian Littrell. Way to be.
December 5, 2012 at 7:30 am by Sarah
7 Responses to "Quotables: Brian Littrell (Yeah, I Know) Doesn't Pray for Lindsay Lohan Either"
The Backstreet Boys are still together. They just released a Christmas song and they're working on their 8th album.
Why should he pray for her? She's not his business.
he and her have a history, somewhat. She used to bang Nick Carter! LOLOLOL Nick freaking Carter showed up to one of our house parties back in the day & looked beat the fuck up a.k.a tweaked out. (I lived with some shady dudes at the time, what can I say…)


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Calvinism is a rare theology: It can be simply explained using a five-letter acronym. This set of religious principles is the work of John Calvin (1509-1564), a French church reformer who had a permanent influence on several branches of Protestantism.
Like Martin Luther before him, John Calvin broke from the Roman Catholic Church and based his theology on the Bible alone, not the Bible and tradition. After Calvin's death, his followers spread those beliefs throughout Europe and the American colonies.
The five points of Calvinism can be remembered using the acronym TULIP:
T - Total Depravity
Humanity is stained by sin in every aspect: heart, emotions, will, mind and body. This means people cannot independently choose God. God must intervene to save people.
Calvinism insists that God must do all the work, from choosing those who will be saved to sanctifying them throughout their lives until they die and go to heaven. Calvinists cite numerous Scripture verses supporting humanity's fallen and sinful nature, such as Mark 7:21-23, Romans 6:20, and 1 Corinthians 2:14.
U - Unconditional Election
God chooses who will be saved. Those people are called the Elect. God picks them based not on their personal character or seeing into the future, but out of his kindness and sovereign will.
Since some are chosen for salvation, others are not. Those not chosen are the damned, destined for eternity in hell.
L - Limited Atonement
Jesus Christ died only for the sins of the Elect, according to John Calvin. Support for this belief comes from verses that say Jesus died for "many," such as Matthew 20:28 and Hebrews 9:28.
Those who teach "Four Point Calvinism" believe Christ died not for just the Elect but for the entire world. They cite these verses, among others: John 3:16, Acts 2:21,1 Timothy 2:3-4, and 1 John 2:2.
I - Irresistible Grace
God brings his Elect to salvation through an internal call, which they are powerless to resist. The Holy Spirit supplies grace to them until they repent and are born again.
Calvinists back this doctrine with such verses as Romans 9:16, Philippians 2:12-13, and John 6:28-29.
P - Perseverance of the Saints
The Elect cannot lose their salvation, Calvin said. Because salvation is the work of God the Father; Jesus Christ, the Savior; and the Holy Spirit, it cannot be thwarted.
Technically, however, it is God who perseveres, not the saints themselves. Calvin's doctrine of perseverance of the saints is in contrast to theology of Lutheranism and the Roman Catholic Church, which hold that people can lose their salvation.
Calvinists support eternal security with verses such as John 10:27-28, Romans 8:1, 1 Corinthians 10:13, and Philippians 1:6.
(Sources: Calvinist Corner and RonRhodes.net.)


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Otterbein Lebanon, the first community of Otterbein, has a full-service United Methodist Church on-site. Located on 1,200 acres of beautiful surroundings, Otterbein Lebanon has an ideal location between Cincinnati and Dayton, near historic Lebanon, and adjacent to Shaker Run Golf Club and Armco Park. Called by a local realtor the "Magic Kingdom for seniors," the campus is full of activities, clubs and musical groups.
The Otterbein Lebanon Life Enrichment Center will open in late 2012, in cooperation with the Countryside YMCA. Reserve your apartment today! Plus, in 2009, Otterbein Lebanon was chosen as the future site of the Warren County Arts and Culture Center.
Read Otterbein Lebanon's October newsletter, The Echoes!


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Burglary Arrest in Carter County
Date of News Release: 12/03/2012
(Ashland, Ky.) -- On October 21, 2012 The Kentucky State Police in Ashland received a complaint involving the theft of a small Honda motorcycle, valued over $500.00, from a residence on Haney Lane in Carter County. An investigation was conducted and the motorcycle was recovered at a local pawn shop and returned to the owner.
On Saturday December 1, 2012 Shane Haney, age 26, of Olive Hill, KY was arrested; charged with Burglary 3rd Degree and lodged in the Carter County Detention Center.
The investigation is ongoing by Trooper David Boarman.


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CHICAGO, Ill. (January 29, 2010) – In the latest addition to its growing Season 2 fighter roster, Bellator Fighting Championships announced today the acquisition of middleweight and former WEC standout Eric Schambari.
Schambari, who boasts an 11-1 professional record, is in the midst of an unlikely comeback from a career-threatening injury that forced him to sit out all of 2008. He is a perfect 4-0 since his return.
"I watched Bellator last season and I just think it's a great organization with some really, really talented and exciting fighters," the 31-year-old Schambari said. "In this business, it's all about finding the best possible competition and Bellator has some of the best in the world."
Schambari is the first fighter to be signed to compete in Bellator's eight-man Season 2 middleweight (185 lbs.) tournament. Bellator will also conduct tournaments at 145, 155, and 170 lbs. during Season 2, which begins April 8th. The winners in each division will be declared No. 1 contenders to the current roster of champions.
"Eric is a very talented middleweight with what's commonly referred to as freak-strength," said Bellator founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney. "Given who our middleweight champion is, that's a vital attribute to possess. On top of that, the determination Eric's shown during his comeback from a serious injury is inspirational and shows the kind of heart he has."
A native of Las Vegas, Schambari was working as a lifeguard at the Bellagio hotel and casino just five years ago when he first decided to pursue MMA as a full-time profession.
"I looked at my life, I was working a casino in Las Vegas, and I thought, 'There's something more for me in life than this,'" Schambari recalled. "So I moved to Texas, started training and got my first fight."
After compiling a perfect 5-0 record in various regional promotions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Schambari moved back to Las Vegas and received an invitation to join the WEC. He won his first two fights under that promotion's banner and then, in December 2007, lost a controversial split decision—the only loss of his career—to eventual Bellator fighter Bryan "The Beast" Baker.
Shortly thereafter, Schambari sustained a severe training injury and then had an allergic reaction to a medication that, in his own words, "nearly killed me."
"After all that, I didn't know if I'd be fighting again," he admitted. "It was tough."
Eventually, against the advice of his doctors, he began training again and, after about 14 months, returned to the cage in the best shape of his life. In the nine months since, he's compiled a perfect 4-0 record with only one fight lasting past the first round.
Schambari says he's excited to continue to prove himself on the national stage created by Bellator's landscape-altering TV distribution alliance.
Each of Bellator's 24 fights during Seasons 2 and 3 will be distributed live in primetime on Thursday nights on FOX Sports Net and its regional sports network affiliates. The top moments from each week's live events will then be condensed into an action-packed 30-minute highlight show, broadcast every Saturday night, late night, on NBC. A one-hour highlight show will air in Spanish on Telemundo every Saturday night from midnight to 1 a.m.
For more information, please visit Bellator.com.


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Definition: 'Confocal Microscope'
confocal microscopeType: Term
1. a microscope that allows the observer to visualize objects in a single plane of focus, thereby creating a sharper image (usually the objects are fluorescent molecules); a refinement of this microscope uses optic sectioning and a computer to record serial sections. This permits three-dimensional reconstruction.
The information shown above for confocal microscope is provided by Stedman's.
* Stedman's, part of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, provide a comprehensive line of health-science publications for healthcare professionals and medical students.
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Established in 1997 and homegrown in Pasadena, Yoga House is a "small business" studio that remains warm, friendly, personal and inclusive despite being one of the largest, most highly regarded centers for yoga in Southern California. Housed in a beautiful, vintage 1920's brick building that is "quintessentially Pasadena", Yoga House features three spacious and serene classrooms with high ceilings, hardwood floors and a full complement of props, including wall ropes. After class, students can enjoy complimentary herbal teas in our comfortable, light-filled lobby, which is always graced with fresh flowers.
With over 70 classes a week taught by an experienced staff of over 30 instructors, Yoga House offers an eclectic mix of levels and styles, from beginning to advanced, including Hatha, Iyengar and Ashtanga. Other specialized classes include gentle, restorative, meditation, prenatal and postnatal and Yoga for Kids. We specialize in therapeutics, offering yoga for arthritis, "Challenging Conditions" for multiple sclerosis, therapeutic yoga for cancer (free), and yoga for HIV/AIDS (free). Other special programs include Yoga 101, a one-day orientation for beginners, special workshops (often featuring renowned instructors from across the globe) and an annual teacher training.
The first class is free for locals and a special discount "Starter Series" of five classes is available to first-time students. Yoga House offers everything from single drop-ins to class packages to yearly memberships. Discounted community classes are also available, as is a 10% student/senior discount. Yoga House also carries a wide variety of yoga props, books, DVDs, clothing, jewelry and other accessories.


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Day 4, Time to choose a Plan
Heading to the dry lab I got dropped off one stop too late, so I was forced to walk to the campus. At the stop a lady also got off with me, she was heading to the same campus, it was her first day as a researcher in this university. As we were walking up a road without a sidewalk we were offered a ride from a fellow professor who was heading to the campus, we gladly accepted and headed to the labs. As I arrived I was told that ...
Day 1, cont., Apartment Suspense
Location: Las Palmas
For most of the trip over to Las Palmas I had a bad feeling about the apartment I rented out; for some reason I made my self believe that it was scam, that the apartment did not exist and the previous tenant I wired the money to would just disappear. I met with this tenant in Milano the day before leaving, I asked a couple ...
Ferry to another island
... This city and island deserve more time for exploration. There are some lovely parks in Las Palmas, and a drive around the island would show the diversity of landscapes, from sand dunes to lush forest.
I had to get up at 4:00 a.m. to make it to my flight to Greece. Early morning taxi rates – buses don't run that early – cost me a staggering 40 euros (CA$61) to get to the airport.
Atlantic Antics - Ocean Voyage Part 1
With the smell of salty sea air and the taste of adventure we left sunny Las Palmas behind passing by some gigantic sea vessels. From giant oil rigs to tankers, container ships and German vessels of war all dwarfing the catamaran we were sailing on. After a week on land the motion of the sea was alien again and required several days to get used too.
We were finally underway, it felt good, ...
Cuckoo in the Canary Islands
After the longest as most tiring of our trips to a new place we finally arrived. We only got to the airport around 2, tried to sleep on the floor but it was freezing so got no sleep then checked our bags and moved to the gate where I managed to take a little nap on some chairs before boarding our flight. We arrived a little early and super tired but the girl working there was so nice and made it a little better. We lazed about on ...


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Police say crooks are tampering with ATMs trying to steal your money.
Investigators said they're putting tape into the ATMs cash slot, then when the machine goes to give you your money it doesn't come. In theory making it seem like a machine issue, but as soon as you pull away the crooks come back and remove the tape with your cash attached.
A number of the cases have been reported in the Muscle Shoals area and at least one case has been reported at the First Metro Bank in Tuscumbia. Police say those responsible can face a list of charges including criminal tampering and criminal mischief.
Tuscumbia Police Chief Tony Logan wants community members to be aware of what's going on. He's concerned the crimes could escalate.
"Two things are really important, one is the fact that obviously they're staying there (in the area) observing the ATM. This also means as you approach the ATM to withdraw funds, there's a risk of someone coming up and committing some other type of persons crime. The other part of it is, they're actually tampering with a device that dispenses money from our banks", said Logan
Police suspect if there's no message on the ATM about not dispensing your money, then you're likely a victim. At that point they say get back into your car or pull forward, lock your doors, and call police.
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When in-your-face is off-the-air
By Angie Drobnic Holan
Published on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 at 5:26 p.m.
Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, was angry that ABC News hosted a town hall meeting with President Barack Obama on health care but wouldn't let opposing groups buy commercials during it.
We dug into the issue and found that broadcast networks don't take issue advocacy ads, at least most of the time. It was definitely the case for Obama's town hall. We rated Smith's statement True and explain the nuts and bolts of buying political advocacy advertising on television.
See individual item for sources.
Researchers: Angie Drobnic Holan
Names in this article: Barack Obama, Lamar Smith
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Multiple school districts on the coast will close their schools for two days in anticipation of the blast of arctic air that's expected to arrive in the area tonight.
Those closing are the Jackson County, Pascagoula, Moss Point, Harrison County, Hancock County, George County, Greene County, Picayune, Biloxi and Bay-Waveland school districts.
Ocean Springs School District is closed on Tuesday, but will wait until Tuesday about noon to make a decision on Wednesday's class schedule.
Resurrection Catholic School in Pascagoula is closed on Tuesday and will also wait to make a decision about Wednesday.
Grace Baptist Academy in Ocean Springs and the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg and Long Beach are also closing.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has announced it is closing all campuses and centers on Tuesday and Wednesday.
"We're not going to put our kids in danger on slippery roads," Jackson County Superintendent Barry Amacker said this morning.
The Moss Point School District also cancelled after-school tutoring classes today, as well as all classes on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The area is under a winter storm watch that says coastal Mississippi will get freezing rain and sleet early Tuesday and up to two inches of snow Tuesday night.
Icy roads and hard freezes are expected both Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
Many school superintendents are in Natchez today for a state conference and are coordinating their decision on school closures.
More school closure decisions are expected later today.


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Sporting coach eyes Brancourt as fortress
TOLL GATE, Clarendon — Sporting Central coach Nigel Stewart wants his players to turn their Brancourt home ground into a fortress for the rest of the season.
Sporting are one of three teams — the others being Arnett Gardens and Boys' Town — to boast unbeaten home records after seven games in the Red Stripe Premier League.
They have so far earned 10 points from a possible 12 at their south west Clarendon base, and Stewart said maintaining this form will be crucial to their ambitions this term.
"Our aim is not to lose any game at home this season. This should be our 'Office' or anything you want to call it," Stewart said recently.
"We have this beautiful field (for too long) and always getting beating on it," he added on Sunday. "If you have a field like this you (are) suppose to defend it; it's yours."
Stewart was speaking to the Jamaica Observer following his team's 3-0 thrashing of promoted Savannah SC on Sunday.
The win, their third in-a-row and fifth overall, pushed the Clarendon side to the top of the 12-team league on 16 points. Stewart, who was put in charge of first-team duties at the start of the season, is loving life at the summit.
"This is how Sporting Central should play all the time (but) unfortunately we can't do it all the time," Stewart told journalists in his post-game interview. "Three points, good performance; I'm happy."
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Bearway To Heaven 2BR 2 BA Gatlinburg Log Cabin in Gatlinburg
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool no
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Cabin
- community Forrest Springs
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/ night
$ 810 - $ 1,190 / week
vacation rental description
10% off 7 night rentals. $75 cleaning fee waived.
See our reviews and other pictures on other site vrbo #192555.
We keep our cabin in top touch condition and have new leather sofa/loveseat 9/2011, new slate solid oak pool table and newly tiled downstairs bathroom 12/12 and new stainless kitchen appliances 2/13. Don't miss out on your chance to stay at this cozy and secluded Gatlinburg real log cabin, that has a view! 1.3 miles from the heart of Gatlinburg, Tennessee and and just 2.5 miles from the Smokey National Park. From the moment you enter the cabin you will feel right at home with the tastefully mountain decor and all the special added touches of home. This retreat is the perfect choice for nature lovers, romance, adventure, fun, anniversary trip, a mountain honeymoon or just a girlfriend getaway. The cabin is stocked with all you will need to cook up your favorite meal and lots of movies and games that will provide family time and making of so many fun memories.
We do decorate for Christmas.
cabin rental amenities
Features and amenities:
*2 bedrooms with queen beds with private bath
*New stainless appliances 2/13
*New leathter sofa sleeper/loveseat 2011
*Downstairs bedroom/bath with new tile 12/12
*Queen leather sofa sleeper/loveseat new 09/11
*New SLATE pool table in loft 12/12
*Private screened porch with 4-6 person hot tub, swing and bistro table and chairs
*New ADT Security System
*Front porch with 2 rocking chairs
*Luxury bedding linen and bath linens
*Mountain decor
*Memory foam mattress toppers
*Ideal for aging parent, senior adults, or physically challenged
*Large area for up to 4 cars to park
*Level grassy area for the little ones to play
*Loft pool table and game table
*DSL Wireless internet
*Woods next to cabin for hiking
*Stacked Washer/Dryer combo
activities and attractions in Gatlinburg Tennessee
*Ripley's aquarium 1.3miles
*Great Smoky National Park approximately 2.5 miles
*Dollywood Family Theme Park 8.5 miles
*1.3 miles to Gatlinburg downtown
*Convenient for Gatlinburg convention and medical conferences
*Convenient to Pigeon Forge outlet shopping malls
vacation rental rates
Low Season January - March 10............................$135-165/night
Regular Season March 16- May 26 Aug13-Dec. 15........ $150/night
Prime Season May 27-Aug. 14, Oct. 6- Nov 5, Nov. 18-22, &
Dec. 16-20..................................................................... $170/night
Holidays MDH, July 4th, LDH (4 night min) ...............$170-185/night
Thanksgiving & Christmas $ New Years (5 night min)....... $195/night
No check IN/OUT on TGD/Christmas or Easter
10% off 7 night stays (does not apply to TGH, Christmas/New Years
$75 cleaning fee for less 5 nt rentals
Online Payments Accepted


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November 6, 2010
Press reports don't describe Jelvon Helton as a young San Francisco champion who was murdered while celebrating the Giants' victory. Instead, article after article in the mainstream media simply states that a gang member was killed.
September 28, 2009
Anyone who has ever met long time Bayview resident Shirley Jones knows that she is a woman who embraces life. At a vibrant 70 years young, Jones has decided that she will no longer be complacent about her personal health issues and that "life ain't over yet." In fact she has decided that she has quite a lot of living to do. "I want to be healthier and be around to fully enjoy my eight grandchildren and two great-grands," she says with conviction.