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|Thu, 09-23-2010 - 3:16am
August was so GREAT, but September - maybe due to stress, not so much.
He's been acting to strange, distracted, unfocused... not the type we get when he's not taking Omega-3, a different kind. My momminess realized something is upsetting him & I've been fishing. Turns out he really does not like his new class. There was one boy he was so excited to see at the start of the year & I don't think the boy is paying him much attention. He's not making new friends in class & his best friend is in another class.
His knot tying is not getting better.
He never wants to ride his bike.
He was moved down a level in swim.
He doesn't like his new teacher.
Today, at dinner (went out for pizza) he just started to break down. Crying & stuff in the restaurant. It was so sad. Still, would not talk much - had to really fight for info.
What ways are there to boost esteem outside of physical feats? He needs a few ups!
"Only when we are sick of our sickness shall we cease to be sick."
~ Lao-Tzu, from The Tao Te Cheng
|Tue, 09-28-2010 - 2:08pm
I'm so sorry to hear that he's had a backslide. New school years are so tricky because there are so many things new and out of their (and your) control.
I agree with the other poster - celebrate the little things. Set him up for some "easy" tasks and let him feel a sense of accomplishment again.
|Wed, 09-29-2010 - 12:54pm
On the first day of swim they will move swim students all over the place to make sure they are going to be utilizing the best of their abilities. It's done ONLY on the first day of class.
In level 2.5, where he was supposed to be, you're supposed to be able to swim across the pool both on belly & back - it doesn't have to be pretty. But he could not go more than a foot & starting swallowing water even. Now that he's back with the levels 1 & 2 he's back to where he was before summer. He is not putting his face into the water again, so he's arching his back to lift his face out of the water - which then makes him sink.
Our pool situation in this area is not very accommodating. I would say 99% of the pools around here are ran by parks & rec - which is also the pools the high schools use. Currently, if the pool has family swim, it is during the day (school time) or late at night (bedtime). Then on the weekends some pools have family time once a day for about 1.5 hours. The pools are so over crowded you barely have elbow room and no room to practice techniques.
Then the pools either start at 3' deep (my DD will not accept deep water) or they start at 1.5', but they do not go past 3.5' deep - so my DS knows he can put his feet down & won't lift them to practice his techniques. He tells me he'll only do if his feet won't touch. But then what do I do with my DD - she's terrified of deep water (she's had the swim ability to move up since last January - but they won't move her due to her fear of the water).
The other 2 pools in the area are outside of my budget. I have no idea what they're like :)
As for school. I've been waiting for the volunteer schedule. I work from home (contract) and usually have no work on Fridays. I want to get a first-hand look at what is going on in the classroom. It is possible he's just upset his best friend is in another classroom (which his 2nd grade teacher did on purpose b/c the other boy is a bad influence on my DS).
Knowing they were going to be split this year I was taking the opportunity to try to divide the two over the summer. But he's been so miserable I've ended up letting them get together a lot lately. It really lifted his mood for a while - but now the reasons I don't like them being friends are arising again, so I fear I'm going to have to try to make it difficult for them to see each other again.
When he spends too much time with this kid he gets mean toward his sister, argumentative toward parents, wants to spend more time on video games, is distracted in school, etc.
Talking to other parents, I believe all the 3rd grade teachers are being a bit tough on our kids. Our school tried looping, where the 1st grade kids/teachers went to 2nd grade together. A new principal came in during this trial and was appalled by it - thought our children were coddled for too long. So I guess the 3rd grade teachers are being extra tough.
It's a roller coaster right now, some days he's happy again - other days he's so emotional. I told him (and myself) I've heard all the 4th grade teachers are amazing, so we just need to grip on and ride 3rd grade the best we can.
"Only when we are sick of our sickness shall we cease to be sick."
~ Lao-Tzu, from The Tao Te Cheng
|Wed, 09-29-2010 - 5:22pm
UGH...I'm so sorry that the world seems to be working against you guys lately.
I guess the only thing you can do is continue the praise you're doing from home, keep giving him chances to succeed and then just get him through those other areas as best as you can.
And as always, we're here for you to vent to!
HUGS and hang in there...it WILL get better!


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Hi, ladies!
Well, I've known about this board, but I guess I always assumed it was for home, water, birthing center, unassisted, etc. births until I stumbled across a post where someone mentioned this board had a lot of VBAC mamas on it. So I thought I'd browse and possibly introduce myself!
My name is Jen and I'm due with our second little boy on 6/21. My first DS was born at 36 weeks via c-section due to fetal distress (non-reassuring fetal heart tones). I went into labor on my own at 35w6d after being on bedrest since 31 weeks for preterm labor, and made it to about 5 cm before the c-section was decided. DS's apgars were 1/8 (he had the cord knotted around his neck three times), so I don't regret the c-section decision at all. However, this time around, I'd like to do things a lot differently!
I'm currently 33 weeks and doing awesome! No signs of preterm labor this time around, so I'm really feeling confident in a fullterm birth this time. I've opted for a natural VBAC in the hospital with my OB this time, and have done tons and tons of research on it. I guess the last part of my journey would include lots of thoughts and opinions from other mamas out there as I inch closer to my EDD.
Anyhow, that's me! Just thought I'd stop in and say hello!
Hey Jen!
There certainly are a lot of VBAC mommas around here! You can read some of the recent lodges and birth stories... and I'm sure lots of mammas will have lots of good stuff to tell you!
Mara & Joel, 2009
Welcome! So glad you decided to introduce yourself. I am excited for your decision to try for a natural VBAC. Glad you don't have any signs of pre term labor this time around. Congrats on your second son! Looking forward to following you on your journey.
Hey Jen! Welcome! Not sure you remember me or not but we share the February '10 BB. Congrats on baby boy #2! This is an amazing group of women and you are more than welcome here!
Welcome and congrats on baby #2! There a many VBAC moms around to share info with. I've had 2 VBACs myself and you can read about them in my lodge which is toward the bottom of the first page.
~Joy~ DS1-8/5/05, DS2-10/18/10 (VBAC#1), DS3- 4/11/12 (VBAC#2!)
Thanks for the welcome, everyone! I am excited to read all your stories and hopefully add my VBAC experience in with everyone else who has been successful!
There are three doctors in my practice (VBAC-friendly), but I'm bracing myself for the fact that they MAY try to bully me into a repeat c-section. There is one doctor in the practice that I absolutely ADORE and has been so easygoing about my VBAC, and another doctor in there who has been, I sense, attempting to throw roadblocks at me. I've seen him twice now in the last two months, and both times he asks me the same thing:
How big was your son at 36 weeks? (He was 6.8 lbs)
Have you chosen who you want to do your repeat? (Both times I have told him no, and when I do, I then get the next question)
Oh, you're trying for a vaginal? (YES!)
At which point, he then proceeds to tell me that we'll need to "make sure things fall into place" the closer we get to my due date. The first time he said that, I made him explain what he meant, to which he replied, "We'll have to make sure he's not too big for you". And you know what? I cry BS at that! There is no way this man is going to come near me with his scalpel just because he thinks the baby is too big at delivery. I was told (I'm only 4'11") that I have PLENTY of pelvic room and there isn't any real need to worry. Besides, I'm pretty much on track (if he is full term) for about an 8 lb. baby, so I'm not worried at ALL about that. If he's 10 lb, then we'll talk, otherwise... stay away!
Sigh. Anyhow, I knew things like this might start to crop up. So I've got my birth plan drawn up and my DH knows exactly what I do and don't want, so I'm hoping he'll back me up when the time comes. Aside from that, all I can do is pray that the awesome doc is on call when I go into labor!!
ETA: Kridda (I'm sorry, I don't know your name!), I was actually on the March 10 BB, but I do remember you!! I was due 3/21/10 with DS, but had him a month early in February!
If that doctor keeps going on about baby size, I'd just refuse any ultrasounds to determine size. They're often wrong and don't mean a whole lot. Mine with DS's was totally off. I didn't even realize at first that was what my OB was doing when he was doing u/s at the end of my pregnancy. Thankfully I had enough sense to ignore them.
Have you talked about how long they'll "let" you go? I know I've read too many stories where women were told they could only go to 39 weeks or 40 weeks, which isn't very reasonable. Even though you went early with your DS, you could easily go much, much longer this time!
I really hope you get your VBAC!!!
I'm with Jackie in ignoring the whole size conversation and refusing ultrasounds. It's not like your first was too big, or a c-section due to size! Sounds like you're aware of all that though- any way you can avoid this doc we don't like already? If you start feeling pressured or whatever by any of these docs, definitely keep coming back here and regaining your resolve- these ladies will help you!!
Mara & Joel, 2009
I totally hate pushy docs like that!
And the big baby card is one of my biggest pet peves ever. After DS1 I had 2 different doctors on 2 different occasions that tell me I would never be able to deliver a baby over 5lbs, 6lbs if I was lucky. Small pelvis, just not made to have a big baby, lucky to have my c/s cause my 8lb 14oz DS1 would just never have fit. Ugh. It was frustrating. I can't tell you how much I would love to hunt down those doctors today and let them know that I indeed did vaginally go on to deliver a 9lb 2oz baby and just recently a 9lb 9oz baby too! I'm only 5'1" and not very larged framed and know that my body makes babies that are right for me and they just happen to be big.
The size of my baby was never an issue with my MW during my first VBAC. My OB, this time, was totally cool with my 2nd VBAC and never even suggested doing a growth u/s ever. Love that she was like that. I did, however, see one of her male colleges while she was out of town and he totally threw out the 'big baby' thing at that appointment. I was shocked. Loved the look on his face when he learned that my previous VBAC had been a 9lb baby. He was floored to say the least and kept asking me if I had had GD and whom was this MW or doctor that let me 'try' to VBAC such a large baby. After that appointment I was soooo glad that he was not the OB I was regularly seeing and kept my fingers crossed I would never run into him when it came time to deliver.
Sorry to go on. Just makes me so mad when doctors try to play that 'big baby' stuff to discourage a mom from having a VBAC. I'm glad you can see past that and that is not what your regular doctor is pushing.
~Joy~ DS1-8/5/05, DS2-10/18/10 (VBAC#1), DS3- 4/11/12 (VBAC#2!)
Welcome Jen! Lots of great VBAC stories around here.
Seriously, WHY are doctors still making that stuff up about big babies??? How is it that a layperson can know that it is BS and the doctors for whom it is their JOB to know the most up to date info don't understand that very few women's bodies actually grow bigger babies than they can deliver? It is so rare, and yet they act like MOST women's babies will be too big to deliver. Makes NO SENSE to me. How would humans have ever lasted this long if the majority of our babies were too big to deliver? The only thing I can think of is that it is just more convenient for them if women agree to c-sections and the easiest way to do that is if they scare them with the "big baby" story. They may not even realize that is what they are doing, it's just out of habit.
And Joy, you are such a VBAC hero IMO:


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Hey Bobby, really enjoying your posts regarding "going back to school". Wonderful to see someone as talented and successful as yourself still digging deeper.
I have a senior project student right now who is working on rigging a character for a dance animation, and of course your Guild Wars reel is a great inspiration!
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Who Wore It Better?
On the left is country singer Kacey Musgraves serving up some 1970s pink Texas beauty pageant queen realness by stuffing about 40 Bumpits into a mess of polyester hair at the CMAs last night. On the right is sassy lil' slice of peanut butter pie and noted fake hair enthusiast John Travolta in his career-defining role as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray. I know, it's criminal of me to even ask. John Travolta wore it better. John Travolta ALWAYS wears it better.
Kacey Musgraves, who took home the "Song of the Year" CMA for that arrow song that's been stuck in my head for the past 4 months, rolled up to the CMAs last night looking like a cross between Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (hot), Lisa Marie in Mars Attacks (xtra hot), and an expertly groomed fancy dog show Shih Tzu (the hottest). All that hair and makeup – she's like a future Drag Race Snatch Game version of Lea Michele (except minus the extra-strength horny MILF face). Everything about Kacey's look is on-point, but my personal favorite part is how the bottom half of her hair is styled to accentuate her chichis. The hair may steal the spotlight, but boobies are the true star.
Here's more of Kacey looking like the love child of Lana Del Rey and Gossamer from Looney Tunes at the CMAs last night, as well as later on in the press room when she ditched the chocolate lab puppy sleeping on her head and changed into the glitzy country music cousin of the slut dress:
John Travolta Talks About The Gay Sex Allegations
Just like a male massage therapist's b-hole when John Travolta tries to tickle it with his finger, John Travolta's mouth closes firmly shut every time someone brings up the gay rumors and he usually lets his lawyers do the talking/threatening/suing for him. But while talking to The Daily Beast about his new movie The Forger, John dribbled out a few words when asked about the allegations from the pilot who claims to be a former gay lover of Scientology's friendliest bear. Travolta's alleged ex gay piece is trying to sell a book about their time together and John's lawyers tried to stop that from happening, but they failed. The Daily Beast brought that shit up during their interview with John and surprisingly, Scientology goons didn't rush into the room, grab the recorder from the interviewer's hand and then drag that bitch to a cell next to Shelly Miscavige's in a dungeon under a fortress in the desert somewhere. John didn't deny, but he did say that those bitches are just looking for cash.
Right now, there's this pending lawsuit from a man who claims to be your former pilot about a romantic relationship. What's the deal with that?
This is every celebrity's Achilles heel. It's just about people wanting money. That's all. It happens on many levels.
You are a high-profile figure, and as such, it seems like you get targeted a lot more than anyone else with these types of allegations.
Also, I don't care that much about it. Other people may attack it back more than I do, but I let all the media stuff go a long time ago because I can't control it. I think that's why it persists, to some degree.
Do you find it offensive?
I found it most offensive with the loss of my son. I felt like that was the lowest I'd ever felt. Sex stuff is always going to be interesting to somebody, but you stay away from family. You really should. With that, I always felt like the media—not all of the media, but parts of it—went too low there.
Hmmm, no, I think it persists, because whenever John Travolta goes in for a massage, he can't keep his paws to himself and is always trying to squeeze nature's massage lotion out of a masseur's crotch spigot. But whatever. The Daily Beast did ask John the questions that a lot of people don't ask, but they didn't ask the question that all of us want the answer to. They didn't ask John why he continues to be a horrific animal abuser by wearing that parched, tortured, half-dead Lhasa Apso on his head.
Here's John at the TIFF premiere of The Forger looking like The Operation man with a pile of pubes glued to his face.
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John Travolta Can't Stop His Alleged Former Gay Lover From Writing A Tell-All
In "THIS IS BRAND NEW INFORMATION" news, a California pilot who once worked for John Travolta claims that the darling of Scientology loves dick and the two had a great, big six-year-long gay love affair in the 80s. I know, what other anal bead-clutching SHOCKING revelations is this pilot going to hit us with? Is he going to tell us that the rug on John's head is made of skinned papillons and that every Friday night he performs Barbra Streisand's greatest hits in the Scientology bath house? I need to hold onto something sturdy, because I don't think I can take it.
John's alleged former gay lovah, Doug Gotterba, wants to make a quick check by writing all about his time with John's Scientolohole in a new book. John's lawyers tried to put a stop to the tell-all, but it didn't work. The Hollywood Reporter says that an appeals court judge in California ruled on Tuesday that John can no longer try to stop Doug from exposing their gay love in a book. John's lawyer Marty Singer claims that Doug signed a strict confidentiality agreement in 1987, but Doug's lawyer claims that document is about as authentic as John's hair. The judge ruled in Doug's favor and spit out this stream of legal words:
"Although the prelitigation letters may have triggered Gotterba's complaint and may be evidence in support of the complaint, they are not the basis of the complaint.
[To hold otherwise] would lead to the absurd result that a person receiving a demand letter threatening legal action for breach of contract would be precluded from seeking declaratory relief to determine the validity of the contract. Declaratory relief would be limited to situations where the parties have not communicated their disagreement."
Translation: Doug can write about doing butt sex with John Travolta.
Doug tells The National Enquirer (of course) that he first met John in 1981 when he interviewed for a pilot job. John gave Doug the job and later gave him other jobs if you know what I mean (and yes, I stopped typing for a second to make the hand signs for "hand job" and "blow job"). Seven months after he got the job, he and John were boyfriends. For years, they traveled all over the world together and Doug claims he's the one who told John he should get a beard. John took his advice and started dating Brooke Shields.
"Sometimes he'd bring women along as beards, but he would ask me to join him in his suite and we'd spend the nights together. It was our little secret."
They broke up sometime in 1986, because Doug says that John was a jealous mess and kept accusing him of doing other dudes. John's lawyer, who has a canned "deny the gay stuff" statement on file, called Doug's story a ridiculous lie.
Doug claims that he has proof! Doug kept logs and records! Marty Singer can suck on that, because logs and records are solid proof! When I write my tell-all in a few years about how Anderson Cooper and I have had a 10-year-long gay love affair and together we adopted a ginger baby named Rojo Jr. who was raised by her au pair Shauna Sand in the back room of an In-N-Out, everyone will know I'm telling the truth, because I'll have logs and records as proof. Logs and records!
Hos making a dollar by selling out the celebrities they boned is nothing new and neither are tales of John Travolta's Scientolohole, but I'm still all for this non-scandalous tell-all as long as it eventually gets made into a Lifetime movie co-starring Teddy Bear the Porcupine as John's wig. Teddy Bear really needs a breakout role.
Jorn Tromolto Has Been Beating Himself Up Over Calling Idina Menzel "Adele Dazeem"
Poor John Travolta. Ever since he screwed up Idina Menzel's name at the Oscars, he's been down in the Scientology dungeon beating himself over and over again. I think he meant to say that he's been "beating himself off" over and over again, because he's needed several massage therapists to knead out the embarrassment of him, a musical theater queen, screwing up a Broadway star's name at the Oscars. In case you're wondering, John Travolta's embarrassment knot is in his prostate.
John Travolta, who's either not dyslexic or is cured of dyslexia, released a statement today saying that he feels bad about murdering and butchering Idina Menzel's name. The Gretchen Wieners of Scientology (Tommy Girl is so the Regina George) put it like this:
"I've been beating myself up all day. Then I thought, what would Idina Menzel say? She'd say, let it go, let it go! Idina is incredibly talented and I am so happy Frozen took home two Oscars Sunday night!"
People says that Idina Menzel isn't mad about it. She thinks it's funny.
John Travolta shouldn't beat himself up for putting Idina Menzel's name in a salad tosser, because you know bitch did it on purpose to try throw us off his musical theater trail. He did it last year with Lay Miserahbless. (Side Note: I really want to see Lay Miserahbless starring Adele Dazeem.) But John Travolta should beat himself up repeatedly for putting that tragic pile of electrocuted beaver pelts on his head. Where's PETA?!
John Travolta has let it go and Idina Menzel has let it go, so let's all let it go! Everybody let it go! And since John Travolta is in the "let it go" mood, that massage therapist he has his hand on would like him to do just that. Let it go, Jorn.
Idina Menzel, I Mean, Adele Dazeem, Sang "Let It Go" At The Oscars And Didn't Seem Happy About It
If you were like me, then you probably didn't pay close attention to Idina Menzel's performance of "Let It Go" at the Oscars last night because you were still slow clapping at Miss John Travolta trying to quiet down those rumors that he loves a little massage therapist peen on his tongue by mispronouncing Idina Menzel's name. What kind of self-respecting musical theater queen fucks up the name of a Broadway star? I see you, Jorn Tromolto. Some people keep saying that we all need to stop, because John Travolta has Dyslexia. I'm pretty sure they're confusing him with the other Scientology sweetheart Tommy Girl who would never screw up Idina Menzel's name. The halls of the Scientology Celebrity Centre were filled with the gasps of the boys in the bath house who couldn't believe that their grand dame committed an illegal gay act by mispronouncing a Broadway diva's name and the forest was filled with the cries of the guinea pigs whose family members were killed to make John Travolta's wig.
Even though John put her name through the shredder, Idina went on to perform, but something seemed off. She looked nervous and jittery and it seemed like she couldn't wait to get out of there. She acted like John Travolta every time Kelly Preston got naked during the Scientology turkey baster ceremony to conceive one of their kids.
Someone on Facebook said that the music was too fast and Idina was obviously pissed about it at the end of her performance. Hmmm, I see what's going on here. Travolta messed up her name and then the music plays too fast. That wig-torturing, Bonne Bell foundation-wearing evil bitch tried to sabotage Adele Dazeem! John Travolta is probably a crazed Chenoweth fangirl. Figures…
Bitch's Wiglet Is Too Tight: The John Travolta Edition
Either the half-dead Papillon clinging to John Travolta's head squeezed his skull too tight or he was busy thinking of massage therapist dick, because he royally messed up Idina Menzel's name tonight. Scientology's very own pretty, pretty princess introduced Idina Menzel's performance of "Let It Go" (which is what Travolta needs to do to that wig) at the Oscars tonight and he couldn't have screwed up her name more than he did. A slurring drunk with a lisp would pronounce Chiwetel Ejiofor's name better than Travolta pronounced Idina Menzel's name. Hell, if Travolta had to pronounce Chiwetel Ejiofor's name, he probably would've cast some kind of spell on all of us and tomorrow we'd all be fingering a massage therapist's b-hole.
ADELA DAZEEM? Xenu, please get your child a copy of Rosetta Stone: Broadway Stars Edition.
Of Course Jennifer Lawrence Has A Butt Plug Story To Tell
You truly haven't lived until you have at least one butt plug story to tell. On the Scientology entry application, the first question is, "Do you have a butt plug story to tell?" If you check "no," a trap door opens up and drops you into a tiled room where John Travolta is waiting with a wink and a lubed-up butt plug. They instantly give you a butt plug story to tell. They aren't totally good for nothing.
Anyway, the greatest American who ever existed, Jennifer Lawrence, backed away from her desk, where she was writing the "No Calling People Fat On TV" law that she'll put into effect when she becomes president in 2017, and went on Conan to whore out that American Hustle movie. Conan asked her what she would be if she wasn't a millionaire movie star and she said she'd be a maid (uh huh), which led to her telling a story about how a hotel maid found a box of butt plugs in her room once. The box of butt plugs were a gag gift (because I guess they'll make her butthole gag) from a friend. Before she left her room, she tried to hide the ass corks under the bed. She did a shit job of hiding them, because the maid found them and displayed them on the bedside table. It looked like a glorious nativity scene starring all the Kardashians.
But what I want to know is, who is this "friend" who gave Jennifer Lawrence a bunch of butt plugs for free? Can she give this "friend" my address in case this "friend" is ever in the mood again to gift a ho with a bunch of butt plugs. I'm a size 12.
"The Massage Trailer Is That Way, Right?"
Every now and again, John Travolta needs to remind Beyonce that she may be miles ahead of him in the lace front game, but he's quickly speeding up behind her so she better strap-in her wig and hold on tight. The game is far from over.
Somewhere in the middle of a forest in New England, a family of naked silver foxes are shivering their asses off since their fur was shaved off to make John Travolta's newest wig, but they're suffering for a good cause, because their fur has elevated his beauty and glamour. While a hot piece (Stunt double? Bodyguard? Personal massage therapist/confidante? Dianetics study partner? B-hole waxer? All of the above?) came up hard from behind him, John Travolta sashayed around the set of his new movie The Forger in Boston, MA. Papa Johnny's new wig looks like a luscious river of onyx and diamonds, and the Massachusetts wind should feel lucky that it gets to sweep across it. John Travolta's gorgeous Beethoven-after-a-trim wig really goes well with the ball tickler on his chin.
And there's no doubt that John got a matching merkin, because the carpet has to sparkle as much as the drapes, but do you think he takes it off and puts it on the chair next to him when he gets a massage?
Pics: FameFlynet
John Travolta Wears His Fanciest Lace Front To Show Off His Private Beach Locker Room In France
It's slower than a Farrah Abraham today, so here's some pictures of Scientology's sweetheart John Travolta welcoming the press to his private beach locker room on the Promenade des Planches in Deauville, France today. John is in France to promote his movie Joe at the Deauville American Film Festival and the town welcomed him by giving him and other ELITE STARS!!!! their own beach locker rooms.
John Travolta has starred in a million movies, has been nominated for Oscars, owns the second largest collection of lace fronts after Beyonce and has Xenu on speed dial, but he can now say that he's finally made it. Getting his own French beach closet a skip away from Debbie Reynolds' beach closet beats everything.
If Roger Moore sees John Travolta and a massage therapist go into his beach closet, and then hears what sounds like a walrus moaning, groaning and choking on a carrot, there's no need to call a lifeguard for help. Everything's fine.
And a really good way to start your weekend is by gazing at the luscious lace front on John's head.
Pics: Splash
John Travolta's Heaven: Now In Video Form!
John Travolta was happier than a Corgi in a kiddie pool two weeks ago when he shot a Ypióca commercial in Rio with a trio of hot, shirtless Brazilian pieces and here's the finished product. This really is John Travolta's heaven. A few seconds into his heavenly dream, he comes across a jogging lady and thinks to himself, "Glitch! Glitch! For why is this woman in my idea of heaven?" Then after he strolls onto the sand, he comes across a hard ball which leads him to a bunch of shirtless dudes. Heaven fully reached! John Travolta's face lights up the same way the face of a parched, thirsty bitch would light up after crawling through the dry desert and seeing a giant Brazilian dick shooting out water in the distance. John Travolta ends his dream by busting out some sweet, sweet moves. I don't know if he's doing the Samba, a jacked up version of The Running Man or if he's just offering the three dudes a handy (at the 0:21 mark). SPOILER ALERT: It's the last one.
(Thanks, Lígia!)


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Game 7 is tonight: For all the marbles
105 games. 65 wins. A few buzzer-beaters. A lotta dunks. Some great wins. Some miserable losses.
And none of them matter. Not even a little.
All those 105 games did was prepare the Celtics for Game 7. All they did was get them here. After that, those games mean nothing. The only game that counts is tonight.
One game, 48 minutes, 2,880 seconds. That's all the 2010 NBA season boils down to. Nothing else that has happened this season, nothing the previous 105 games told us, will count. Win or lose, both teams begin their offseason after tonight's game. The only difference is, one will have to schedule a parade.
Fair or not, legacies will be altered in the Staples Center this evening. That's what happens in Game 7s. Legends are forged. Heroes are made. And at the end of the game, we won't think of anybody in the same way we did before the night began. "Is Kobe the greatest Laker ever?" "How could he be? He couldn't beat the Celtics in the Finals." "Is Kevin Garnett clutch?" "Hell yeah. Do you remember back in 2010, Game 7, when he hung 27 and 12 on the Lakers?"
Celtics vs. Lakers. Kobe vs. Pierce. KG vs. Pau. Jackson vs. Rivers. One game. For all the marbles. The whole kit-n-kaboodle. The entire enchilada. With everyone in the country watching. Pride, history, legacies and an NBA title, all on the line.
Doesn't it all just seem so right?
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30-foot deep sinkhole forms outside Penn Hills High School
Updated On: Apr 12 2013 06:31:12 PM EDT
A massive sinkhole measuring 7 feet wide and 30 feet deep has formed outside Penn Hills High School.
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The school district said the sinkhole is on the south side of the building off Collins Drive, about 10 feet away from a retaining wall.
The area around the sinkhole has since been cordoned off.
The district said its construction manager determined they'll have to back-fill the area.
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New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush reportedly suffered a broken right leg during Monday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Bush was injured during the fourth quarter while trying to recover his own fumble while fielding a punt. As Bush fell on the football, a 49ers player crashed into his right leg. He tried to leave the field under his own power, but had to be helped to the sideline and was carted off the field. After the game, Bush said "I tried to recover (the ball) and someone took my leg out. I don't know what happened or how it happened, I just got taken out." Bush later left Candlestick Park on crutches.
The Saints said Bush was scheduled to undergo tests today, but the New Orleans Times-Picayune cited a league source this morning as saying he suffered a fractured right fibula.
Bush finished Monday's game with five carries for four yards rushing, and four receptions for 30 yards with a touchdown in the Saints' 25-22 victory.


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Fans Gather at 12th Annual ConnectiCon This Weekend
July 10, 2014 by Colin Solan
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Fans of pop culture from across the Northeast and around the world will gather at the Connecticut Convention Center July 10th-13th, for the twelfth annual ConnectiCon in Hartford, CT. Founded in 2002, ConnectiCon is the largest massively multi-genre convention in New England.
This year's event showcases over 7,000 hours of programming spread out over four days including; informative panels and hands-on workshops, special guest and celebrity appearances, trading card games, board games, and roleplaying games, including dozens of scheduled tournaments, console gaming and arcade machines. ConnectiCon is proud to introduce the Northeast League of Legends Tournament with over $6,000 in prizes!
ConnectiCon features main events such as, "Nerd Prom," which is held Thursday evening at 8:30pm, tickets are available online. "ConnectiCon's Singled Out!" Contestants, who pre-register online, will have a chance to win a date sponsored by ConnectiCon at a local participating restaurant. There's also a ConnectiCon Masquerade Event held on Saturday, and the ConnectiCon "Cosplay Death match!" Plus many other fantastic events!
ConnectiCon will host nearly 90 special guests and celebrities including stars of stage and screen such as Noah Hathaway (The Neverending Story), Walter Jones (Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers), Alan Oppenheimer (Masters of the Universe), Janet Varney (Legend of Korra), Jennifer Hale (Mass Effect), Maurice LaMarche (Futurama) and Rob Paulsen (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and Richard Horvitz and Rikki Simons of the cartoon Invader Zim and Internet celebrity, Doug Walker, AKA That Guy With The Glasses. Joining them are voice actors Chris Cason, Danielle McRae, Ellen McLain, and Lauren Landa, comic creator Farel Dalrymple, and dozens of other talented guests.
Annual memberships to ConnectiCon are available online or at the door, and include access to all four days of the convention, as well as quarterly member appreciation days and other events year-round. It's fun for the entire family! For more information please go to their website www.connecticon.org or Facebook page.
TX – Red Power Ranger Signs
June 6, 2014 by Colin Solan
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Austin St. John, "Jason" the ORIGINAL Red Power Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Dragon's Lair on Friday June 20th from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm! Autographs $30, Photo Ops $20! He appears courtesy of Alamo City Comic Con and Dallas Comic and Pop Expo!
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The Cast of Spartacus Hits Hartford Comic Con 2014
May 26, 2014 by Colin Solan
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Hartford Comic Con is this weekend! Holy Smokes Batman!
HCC features top celebrity talents like:
Michael Massee: Amazing Spider-Man 1 & 2
Giancarlo Esposito: Breaking Bad, Revolution, Once Upon A Time
Katrina Law: Spartacus, Arrow
*NEW* Liam McIntyre: Spartacus
*NEW* Kyla Kenedy: Walking Dead
*NEW* Ellen Hollman: Spartacus
*NEW* Steven Dunlevy: Spartacus
*NEW* Anna Hutchinson: Spartacus, Cabin in the Woods, Power Rangers
Brando Eaton: Dexter, Cabin Fever, Zoey 101
We have the comic industries top talents including special guests X-Men's Ed McGuinness, Tim Sale from Captain America, Jimmy Cheung from Original Sin, Eisner winning cover artist: The Reverend Dave Johnson, Kaare Andrews from Iron Fist, Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb from Adventure Time and The Midas Flesh, Sam Ellis from Archer, David Rodriguez from Skylanders, Matthew Dow Smith and Blair Shedd from Doctor Who, Sara Richard and Agnes Garbowska from My Little Pony, Craig Rousseau from Batman '66, the crews from Big Dog Ink and Station Studios and so many more!
Game ON!
League of Legends live tournament is available! Shout casted by Brando Eaton and guests. Magic Draft Events and Yu-gi-oh Box Tournaments are also available for sign up. Sign up now for chances to win fantastic prizes and get your game on!
KIDS rule at HCC!
Introducing a full KidConn to happening during the two days of fun.
Cosplay your thing?
Bringing their creative skills are Riddle1, BelleChere, Nadyasonika, Nikkinevermore, Echo Endless, and Miggy Jagger!
We offer fun for the whole family!
Special events!
Gallery Show at the Tobacco Shop, Drink and Draw at McKinnon's Irish Pub, and the after party at City Steam Brewery! Full details at the link!
Expected attendance will reach 12-15 thousand our first year!
Tickets are available for online purchase here…
Hartford Comic Con will take place on May 31 – June 1, 2014 at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. For more information, tickets, registration, and the complete list of guests please check out the website: www.hartfordcomiccon.com and follow them on Twitter (@ HartfordCon) and Facebook!
SacAnime Welcomes the Voice of Tomb Raider
April 9, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Anime, Convention News, Horror, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Top Stories, Video Games
SacAnime welcomes Camilla Luddington (Tomb Raider, Grey's Anatomy, True Blood) to our Summer 2014 show. This will be her first appearance at a convention. Other recent additions include Neil Napier and Tiio Horn (Assassin's Creed III), Dave Fennoy and Melissa Hutchison (Telltale Games' Walking Dead) and Josh Grelle (Attack on Titan).
Previously announced guests include Mark Sheppard, Rodger Bumpass, J. Michael Tatum, Yuri Lowenthal, Johnny Yong Bosch, Roger Craig Smith, and more!
About CAMILLA LUDDINGTON:
Currently starring on ABC's hit series Grey's Anatomy, CAMILLA LUDDINGTON has the gift of portraying characters with both strength and vulnerability, and her Dr. Jo Wilson displays plenty of both as she finds her way through complicated storylines of love – opposite the troublesome Dr. Alex Karev — and career. Audiences relate, and love her.
The sci fi/fantasy world has come to love her too for her embodiment of Lara Croft, a different kind of heroine, in the video game Tomb Raider. When the game was released in 2013, critics praised Luddington for giving the classic icon a much-needed reboot. Gamers agreed, buying over a million copies in the first 48 hours of release.
But even before Grey's and Raider, Luddington had made her mark. In her first starring role in America, she brought to life the real English girl who was destined to become a queen, starring as Kate Middleton in the much-loved Lifetime movie William and Kate. The project launched her career in this country, and was one of the two highest-rated programs ever aired on the network.
From princess to au pair, Luddington has brought life to all kinds of appealing young women. In a major recurring role opposite David Duchovny and Evan Handler on the critically acclaimed Showtime series Californication, she portrayed Lizzie, the seemingly sweet English nanny who would do whatever it took to make it in L.A.
And somewhere between the princess and the nanny came Claudette the Fairy, her recurring role on the award-winning True Blood, where she again was the heroine, protecting series star Anna Paquin from all those True Blood villains.
Luddington was born and raised near London in Berkshire, England. She started acting at age 5, entertaining the family and directing her little brother in their two-character performances. By the time she was 11, she had her first agent and was appearing in local theatre productions. After finishing her studies in Theatre Arts at London's prestigious Italia Conti Academy in 2007, she moved to Los Angeles, where she now lives and works.
About NEIL NAPIER:
Neil Napier stars in SyFy's new apocalyptic thriller, Helix as Dr. Peter Farragut, Alan's flawed and deeply conflicted brother. Season One was a wild ride, and he is excited to get to work on Season Two later in 2014.
Prior to embodying Peter, Neil had the joyous privilege of playing Lt. Karl Hagerman in IFC's dark and dangerous comedy series, Bullet In The Face. With other TV turns in The Listener (CTV), Blue Mountain State (Spike), Zero Hour (ABC), The Business (IFC) and Naked Josh (Showcase), it's clear he likes to keep one foot in the dramatic and one foot in the absurd…
After spending much of his youth and early adulthood immersed in the worlds of rugby, football and hockey, Neil has found that his background in athletics has served him well in the world of performance.
In addition to dozens of forays onto the stage (his first love), and roles in cult horror films such as End of the Line and $la$her$, Neil's physical approach to his craft has been called upon in several recent productions, such as Erased (Weinstein Company), Infected (SyFy), Immortals (Relativity), Riddick (Universal), as well as the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past (Fox Studios).
Videogames also figure large in Neil's body of work: As well as playing the villainous role of Charles Lee in Assassin's Creed 3, and the burned out old skater/guide, Bob, in Shaun White Skateboarding, he has voiced and motion-captured characters in several videogames, including Deus Ex; Human Revolution, Watchdogs, Outlast, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, and Thief IV. Neil is also currently working on several new videogame titles.
Born and raised in Montreal, Neil now resides in Toronto where, when not at work on a set or in a studio, he can be found playing hockey, practicing yoga and trying to get better at guitar.
About TIIO HORN:
Kaniehtiio (Tiio) Horn voiced and provided facial capture for Kaniehtí:io in Assassin's Creed III.
Tiio was born and raised in Kahnawake, a Mohawk reserve just outside of Montreal.
Tiio burst onto the feature film scene with roles in the The Trotsky opposite Jay Baruchel, New Reel Film's Leslie, My Name is Evil, as well as the lead role in the critically acclaimed and award winning The Wild Hunt. All three films premiered at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival. Other credits include supporting roles in Jacob Tierney's Good Neighbours, Immortals opposite Mickey Rourke, Freida Pinto and Henry Cavill, On the Road starring Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley and Tom Sturridge
In 2009 Tiio earned a Gemini Award nomination for her portrayal of Angel in the APTN MOW Moccasin Flats: Redemption, as well in 2010 and 2011 as part of the ensemble cast of CBC's 18 to Life. Other television credits include a rercurring role on Syfy's Defiance, as well as guest star appearances on Being Human, Alphas and The CW hit show Supernatural. Tiio currently stars in the Netflix original series Hemlock Grove opposite Famke Janssen, Bill Skarsgård and Landon Liboiron.
Tiio wrote, directed and acted in the semi autobiographical short film 'The Smoke Shack', which took home the 'Golden Sheaf' award for Best Comedy at the 2013 the Yorkton Film Festival.
In her spare time Tiio plays roller derby, and spends time with friends, family and her cat Boodz. She divides her time between Kahnawake, Toronto and Los Angeles.
About JOSH GRELLE:
A native Texan and avid anime fan, Josh Grelle has been working in voice work for over 10 years. After starting with ADV Films in January 2004, Josh was quickly bombarded with tons of in-booth experience on a wide range of shows, including Wedding Peach, Steam Detectives, 009-1, and the legendary Gatchaman. He began working for FUNimation Entertainment in 2006. Since then, he has starred in numerous titles; his most famous being Kenichi in Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple. Other roles include Armin in Attack on Titan, Kyohei in the Wallflower, Kouichi in Linebarrles of Iron, Yuki in Future Diary, Itsuki in Initial D, and Kuranosuke in Princess Jellyfish. More recent roles include Chow from Starship Troopers: Invasion, Nicky in Mass Effect: Paragon Lost, Kazuya Aoi in Freezing, Yuji Sakai in Shakugan no Shana, Akihisa Yoshii in Baka and Test, and Komatsu in Toriko. Aside from anime, Josh has lent his voice to a number of video games, including Sima Shi in Dynasty Warriors 7, Xbalanque in Smite, Dave in Borderlands 2, and the voice of the "energetic" custom character in Dragonball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi. Josh is represented by The Mary Collins Agency.
About DAVE FENNOY:
Dave Fennoy has been a preeminent voice working in Los Angeles since 1990 and one of the most versatile voices in the industry providing voices for Commercials, Narrations, TV Promos, Award Shows, Animation and Games. He portrayed Lee Everett in Telltale Games' The Walking Dead. Lately he is known by 30+ million Hulu viewers as "The Hulu Guy", the omnipresent voice of HULU.COM. His promo clients over the years include ABC, The WB, Fox, CBS, Showtime, Starz, ESPN, The Disney Channel and TV One. His campaign spokesvoice credits include Lexus, McDonalds, Corona Beer, KFC, Toyota, Chrysler, and ATT, Time Life Music R&B/Gospel and Southern Company. Gamers enjoy his work on STARCRAFT II, Metal Gear, That's So Raven, Ultimate Spiderman, Delta Force, Star Wars, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and many others. Narration credits include programs for National Geographic, Discovery Channel and Science Channel's popular series, "When Earth Erupts". His various film voices include "Ghost Rider", "Happy Feet",and "King's Ransom", and he has proved a cartoon favorite in such series as The LeBrons, Kim Possible, Ben 10, Darkwing Duck, New Kids on the Block, Pro Stars, Johnny Quest and Sonic the Hedgehog. Dave has been the show voice for several TV and Award shows, among them Late Night with Gregg Kinnear, The Billboard Music Awards, The Teen Choice Awards, Cedric the Entertainer Presents, and for the past 15 years The NAACP Image Awards.
Mr. Fennoy is a sought-after VO instructor, and the subject of a chapter in the book "Secrets of Voice Over Success" by Joan Baker.
About MELISSA HUTCHISON:
Melissa Hutchison has been earning her keep as a Voice Over actress for almost a decade. A Bay Area Local since 1989, Melissa divides her work between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Her resume includes a wide variety of work, ranging from TV and Radio commercials, to children's interactive toys, animation, and video games.
Melissa's most current claim to fame is being the voice of Clementine, From Telltale games, The Walking Dead. This role just earned her a Spike TV VGA for best performance by a female, and the game itself has pulled in over 55 Game of The Year awards for 2012.
When not fighting zombies, Melissa has also voiced for League of Legends (Ashe), Deadly Premonition (Anna Graham and Sallie Graham), Sonic and the Black Knight (Merlina), Bakugan: Defenders of the Core (Marucho), Telltales Back to the Future (Trixie Trotter) Telltales Sam and Max (Stinky), Death Jr. 2: Root of Evil (Pandora), and the list goes on! Melissa also got to dip her acting chops into the world of Anime, by doing the voice of Chise, in Saikano: She the Ultimate Weapon, back in 2002. Currently Melissa is working on an animated series, set to be released in 2014, called the Space Racers.
SACANIME is being held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday August – 29th – 31st, 2014 at the Sacramento Convention Center and Sheraton Grand Hotel. For more information, check out our website at: www.sacanime.com
TX – Yellow Ranger Signs
January 12, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Movies, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Texas
Actress Karan Ashley, best known as the second Yellow Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, appears at Madness Games & Comics on Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 1:00pm till 4:00pm. Autograph $20 each. Photo Op at Table $10 each. Presented by the Dallas Comic & Pop Expo!
Madness Games & Comics
3000 Custer Road Suite #310, Plano, TX 75075
(972) 943-8135
FL – Power Rangers Samurai Signing
October 28, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Florida, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Alex Heartman, Hector David Jr., and Najee De-Tiege sign at Epic Comics on Thursday, November 7, 2013 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm!
Press Release:
The Power Rangers Samurai are invading Orlando and the first stop is at EPIC COMICS!
$10 per person interested in meeting and taking photos with the featured Rangers below.
Alex Heartman (Red Samurai Ranger)
Hector David Jr. (Green Samurai Ranger)
Najee De-Tiege (Blue Samurai Ranger)
Come join us celebrate 20 years of Power Rangers with one of the most popular Cast Members in its history, The Power Rangers Samurai!
Epic Comics
570 N Alafaya Trl, Building C, suite 106, Orlando, FL 32828
Rangerstop's SUPERHERO TOY & COMIC CON! Orlando Nov 9-10
July 26, 2013 by Joe Fauvel
Filed under Animation, Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Florida, Manga, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Sports, Television, Video Games, Webcomics
Rangerstop's Superhero Toy & Comic Con
Coming to the Doubletree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Studios Orlando, will be held Saturday November 9, 2013 from 10am-6pm (VIP admission gets in at 9:30am)
and Sunday November 10, 2013 from 10am-5pm (VIP admission gets in at 9:30am)
We will have a Power-fil line up of Power Rangers guests celebrating the 20th anniversary of Power Rangers. www.rangerstop.com
There will be a costume contest with categories of Best Power Rangers, Best Power Rangers villain, Best Superhero (non-Power Rangers) , and so on. This event will be promoted as a Superhero Toy & Comic Con. We will have a huge dealers room full of a large selection of toys, comic books, action figures, statues, fan art, dvds, memorabilia and much more! We will have a Saturday night Dinner with the Rangers from 7pm-9pm , panels, custom contests, cosplayers, games, celebrity meet and greets, and more!
Dealer Space is now available at www.rangerstop.com under the Exhibitors tab at the top of the page. If you scroll down on the exhibitors page you will see prices/info as well as a direct paypal drop down box to choose the different options you would like. Payments in full on or before September 1st, 2013 will receive a $25 discount per table/booth space. Space is filling up fast and we are more than 50% full!
For hotel reservations please call the Doubletree at 1-800-327-2110 at mention Rangerstop for the Group Rate!
Also join us on Facebook and Twitter at www.facebook.com/rangerstopcom
Danny Glover heads to Rhode Island Comic Con
July 18, 2013 by Joe Fauvel
Filed under Animation, Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Gaming, Horror, Manga, Movies, Rhode Island, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Video Games, Webcomics
He's NOT getting to old for this Sh#t!
Danny Glover added to Rhode Island Comic Con
We are honored to add a movie legend to this years Rhode Island Comic Con Danny's career has been legendary in such films as the Lethal Weapon series, Predator 2, Saw, The Color Purple, 2012 and so much more!
Be part of the original Batman Cast Reunion with Adam West, Burt Ward, Yvone Craig, Julie Newmar, The Batmobile, The Batboat and much more!
The Biggest Power Rangers Reunion on the East Coast with Jason David Frank, David Yost, Walter Jones, Catherine Sutherland, Robert Axelrod, Barbara Goodson, Kerrigan Mahan, Paul Schier and Jason Narvy!
Florida SuperCon is one week away!
June 26, 2013 by Joe Fauvel
Filed under Animation, Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Florida, Gaming, Horror, Manga, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Video Games, Webcomics
Get ready for this years SuperCon, starts next week.. July 4th through the 7th. Guest list is very impressive.
Come and meet Director/Actor and star of Comic Book Men KEVIN SMITH.
As well as other cast members Bryan Johnson, Michael Zapcic and Ming Chen.
Also cast members from the Walking Dead will be in attendance!
20th Anniversary of the Power Rangers!
Check out the full schedule of events and panels!
For all info on the con including tickets check out the website at http://www.floridasupercon.com
Boston Comic Con 2013 Schedule
April 7, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Gaming, Horror, Massachusetts, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Top Stories
Boston Comic Con has announced their schedule for the 2013 convention! This year's show includes gaming, trivia contests, cosplay tutorials, concerts, and of course Q&A panels with some of the most talented comic creators in the industry plus media guests Jason David Frank (Power Rangers) and The Walking Dead's Lauren Cohan! Panels are free with paid admission. Get tickets either at the door or online at the link!
Main Lobby Panel Room
All Age Comics
Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb, Andy Price
Power Ranger Q&A
Jason David Frank
How To Draw Like A Bad Ass
Frank Cho
DC Artists
Tony Daniel, Tom Raney, Aaron Lopresti
Marvel Artists
Carlos Pacheco, Mark Bagley, Mike Choi, Nick Bradshaw, Lauren Sankovitch
Writing Comics
Bill Willingham, Steve Niles, Tim Seeley
Female Creators
Amy Reeder, Colleen Doran, Ming Doyle, Lauren Sankovitch
Panel Room 109
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Trivia game about comics, sci-fi, TV, movies, etc.
Comics and Comics
Popular stand up comedy team showcases their Geek based humor
Nashville Superman
Country music singer, Allen Shervelle, sings songs about Superman
Panel Room 109
Meet The Legions
Star Wars 501st cosplay organization
Anime Trivia
Hosted by Isis Kain, The Anime Trivia Mistress
Panel Room 110
How to Create Suspense in Comics
Hosted by Neil Gibson, creator of the best selling UK based comic series Twisted Dark
So You Want to Be a Comic Book Artist
Former Dark Horse Comics editor, Phil Amara, as well as creators Jack Purcell, Erik Carlson, and more
Stop Waiting and Make Your Comic!
How to turn your ideas into reality with George Homeless
How to Pitch Your Comic to Publishers
Hosted by Anthony Del Col, co-creator of Kill Shakespeare
Star Wars Origami
Learn how to make Star Wars origami
Sell Your Comic To UnCreate Comics
Sell your comic to on-line publisher UnCreate Comics
Yaya Han: Costumes & Cosplay
Yaya shows you how to take cosplay to a whole new level
Main Lobby Panel Room
Kicking Monkeys
Bill Willingham and Frank Cho unveil their new project
Spotlight: Mike Mignola
Hellboy creator Mike Mignola
Spotlight: Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti
DC artists and writer Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti
Costume Contest
Hosted by cosplay favorite Yaya Han
Walking Dead Q&A
Lauren Cohan
**UPDATE: Jon Bernthal has cancelled his appearance at Boston Comic Con**
Panel Room 109
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Trivia game about comics, sci-fi, TV, movies, etc.
Comics and Comics
Popular stand up comedy team showcases their Geek based humor
Nashville Superman
Country music singer, Allen Shervelle, sings songs about Superman
Meet The Legions
Star Wars 501st cosplay organization
Panel Room 110
Comic Art Auction
Magic: the Gathering
Star City Games Invitational Qualifier
- Date: Saturday April 20, 11am
- Registration: April 20, 10am-11am
- Entry: $25
- Prize: Based on attendance
Magic: the Gathering
Gatecrash Sealed Deck Tournament
- Date: Sunday April 21, 11am
- Registration: April 21, 10am-11am
- Entry: $25
- Prize: Based on attendance
Magic: the Gathering
8-Player Side Events: Booster Draft
- Date: Saturday & Sunday April 20 & 21, as filled
- Entry: $15
- Format: 8-player, single elimination
- Prizes: 8-4 pack prizes
Magic: the Gathering
8-Player Side Events: Win-a-box
- Date: Saturday & Sunday April 20 & 21, as filled
- Entry: $15
- Format: 8-player, single elimination
- Prize: Booster box for winner
Magic: the Gathering
8-Player Side Events: Standard and Modern
- Date: Saturday & Sunday April 20 & 21, as filled
- Entry: $15
- Format: 8-player, single elimination
- Prize: TBD
Magic: the Gathering
4-Player Commander
- Date: Saturday & Sunday April 21 & 22, as filled
- Entry: $5
- Prize: 2 booster packs each time you eliminate another player
16 Man Booster Box
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- Hours, Sunday April 22: 11am, 2pm
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Rosetta Resources Inc. Announces 2013 Second Quarter Financial And Operational Results
- Completed acquisition of new core area in Permian's Delaware Basin
- Expanded ownership interest in Gates Ranch leasehold
- Successfully delineated new productive Eagle Ford acreage in northern LaSalle and Live Oak Counties
- Increased total daily production by 46 percent versus 2012 and by 4 percent quarter-over-quarter
- Reaffirmed 2013 annual guidance for capital, production, and expenses
HOUSTON, Aug. 5, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosetta Resources Inc. (Nasdaq:ROSE) ("Rosetta" or the "Company") today reported second quarter 2013 net income of $75.4 million, or $1.27 per diluted share, versus net income of $77.0 million, or $1.46 per diluted share, for the same period in 2012. Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) for the quarter was $52.3 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, versus $30.6 million, or $0.58 per diluted share in 2012. The increase in non-GAAP net income was primarily due to production growth in core areas. A summary of the adjustments made to calculate adjusted net income is included in the attached "Non-GAAP Reconciliation Disclosure" table.
"Rosetta's results in the second quarter exhibit our ongoing success in developing our portfolio of unconventional resource assets. Successful execution of our business and operational plan is one of our key strategic focus areas and we continue to deliver on that long-term charge," said Jim Craddock, Rosetta's Chairman, CEO and President. "On July 31st, we assumed full operations of our recently acquired Permian Basin position and the current quarter includes results since the transaction close date on May 14th. Rosetta has core asset positions in two of the premier unconventional resource basins in the U.S. which will allow us to further expand our project inventory and efficiently execute our development plans to generate favorable growth and returns in 2013 and beyond."
2013 Second Quarter ResultsRosetta's total production for the quarter averaged 48.8 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day ("MBoe/d"), up 46 percent from the same period in 2012 and four percent from the prior quarter. The increase was a result of continued production growth from the Eagle Ford assets and the addition of newly acquired Permian assets at mid-quarter. Total production for the quarter was 62 percent liquids, up from 59 percent in 2012. Natural gas liquids ("NGLs") production reached an all-time high level for the quarter. Oil production was 12.2 thousand barrels ("MBbls") per day, an increase of 52 percent from the prior year and down two percent from the first quarter daily oil production rate.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have traditionally been one of the most stable and loyal franchises in Major League Baseball, so the decision by former general manager Bill Smith to stay after being fired was hardly surprising.
Even the longest of tenures with the Twins, though, don't last forever. Versatile veteran Michael Cuddyer, voted by local beat writers as the team's most valuable player in 2011, likely won't be re-signed now that free agent outfielder Josh Willingham is under contract for three years and $21 million.
"I think everybody knows we're still looking for pitching as well," general manager Terry Ryan said Friday during a conference call with reporters to introduce Willingham. Asked about the return of Cuddyer, to whom the Twins made a similar offer, Ryan said, "It's improbable, but not impossible."
The Twins were also interested in bringing back outfielder Jason Kubel, another homegrown player, but they chose to move on with Willingham once the 32-year-old accepted their offer to leave the Oakland Athletics and take his powerful bat to Target Field.
"Ultimately it started to get to the point of no return, and we didn't want to be left without," Ryan said of the delicate balance of pursuing all three players.
Smith's situation was sensitive, too. He was dismissed last month after four seasons on the job as Ryan's replacement, part of the fallout from the team's 63-99 record in 2011. Ryan returned to his previous role, and after taking several weeks to regroup Smith told Twins President Dave St. Peter he was willing to serve as an assistant to St. Peter and Ryan.
Smith, who has been with the organization for more than 25 years, will work on upgrading the team's spring training facilities in Fort Myers, Fla., assessing international player development and maintaining relationships with minor league affiliates among other projects.
"We are excited to have this opportunity to have him on board with hopes of maximizing his many talents," St. Peter said in an e-mail.
Said Ryan: "His strengths are most of my weaknesses. … It is an excellent fit."
That's the way the Twins feel about Willingham, too. The Alabama native, whose statistics over the past six seasons are similar to Cuddyer's, has primarily been a left fielder and acknowledged some discomfort about playing right field. But he said he can make it work with practice in spring training, and Ryan said the team believes he's athletic enough with a competent throwing arm to play there.
The advantage to the Twins of putting Willingham in right is being able to use speedy Ben Revere in left and keep Denard Span in center.
Adding a powerful right-handed hitter to a lefty-heavy lineup was more important. Willingham said he had serious offers from three other teams, but he liked what he's seen of and heard about the Twins. Last year was his first in the American League, but a career-high 29 home runs and 98 RBIs suggest he made the adjustment just fine. He said he'd like to bring his on-base percentage back up. His career mark is .361, but last year it dipped to .332.
"I think I'm at my best as an overall player offensively when I'm going deep in some counts and working some walks," Willingham said.
He will make $7 million per season for each of the next three years. If he reaches 525 plate appearances in 2013, his 2014 salary would increase to $8 million. Last season was the only time in the last four years he's reached that mark.
Cuddyer has topped that in each of the last three seasons, one reason why he was also named the winner of the team's Bob Allison Award given to the player who exemplifies determination, competitive spirit and leadership. Willingham and his agent, Matt Sosnick, said they respected the strong ties Cuddyer, their first-round draft pick in 1997, had to the Twins.
"It was tough for us because we knew particularly Terry had a lot of loyalty to Michael," Sosnick said. "He was going to give Michael every chance to come back, and that's what the Twins did. Part of it was the fact that they set themselves up as a family. They're very loyal to their own."
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VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Performs Medley at Whitney Houston Grammy Salute!
"We Will Always Love You: A GRAMMY Salute To Whitney Houston" aired last night, Friday, Nov. 16 on the CBS Television Network. The special, which was taped last month at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, features artists paying homage to the six-time GRAMMY winner. Watch GRAMMY and Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson performing a Houston medley in the video below!
The event also featured performances from four-time GRAMMY winner Yolanda Adams, five-time GRAMMY winner Celine Dion, seven-time GRAMMY winner Usher, and 10-time GRAMMY winner CeCe Winans. Academy Award winner Halle Berry, actress Taraji P Henson, two-time GRAMMY winner LL Cool J and GRAMMY winner Britney Spears presented a special collection of clips that celebrated Houston's life and artistry through performances and interviews.
"We Will Always Love You" included highlights of nearly all of Houston's GRAMMY telecast performances, her classic performance of the national anthem at Super Bowl XXV in 1991, and her first-ever television appearance on "The Merv Griffin Show" in the early '80s, among other iconic performances and exclusive interviews. The special also featured other artists sharing their memories of Houston, as well as additional highlights of her career.
The first-ever definitive single disc collection of Houston's greatest hits, I Will Always Love You — The Best Of Whitney Houston, was released Tuesday, Nov. 13, and features 18 tracks, including two never-before-released songs. Additionally, an official Houston photo tribute book,Whitney: Tribute To An Icon, will be available for sale on Nov. 27.
Houston was one of the biggest pop stars — male or female — of all time, selling more than 170 million combined albums, songs and videos, and garnering six GRAMMYs and two Emmys, as well as countless other awards and accolades. She graced the GRAMMY stage eight times over the years — one of a few artists who has had the distinction of performing the most times on the annual telecast. Most recently, she appeared as a presenter at the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards in 2009 (ultimately presenting Jennifer Hudson with her first GRAMMY, for Best R&B Album).
"We Will Always Love You: A GRAMMY Salute To Whitney Houston" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC. Ken Ehrlich is the executive producer. Louis J. Horvitz is director. Clive Davis, Tom Corson, and Kevin Beisler are producers.
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A UPS 747-400 freighter crashed just after takeoff from Dubai on Friday. Both crew members died, according to local reports.
The aircraft crashed into an unpopulated area of military compound about 10 miles from the Dubai International Airport, authorities in the MIddle Eastern emirate told reporters. Witnesses reported seeing a fiery explosion on impact.
Pictures from the crash site showed aircraft wreckage in flames near a highway in a desert area of the Middle East emirate.
The general manager of Dubai's Civil Aviation Authority told television reporters at the scene that the pilot "reported fire and smoke in the cockpit" and was apparently trying to return to the airport when the plane went down.
UPS said in a statement that the aircraft, bound for the UPS European hub in Cologne, Germany, crashed on takeoff from Dubai Iat about eight p.m. local time.
"This incident is very unfortunate and we will do everything we can to find the cause," Bob Lekites, UPS airline and international operations manager, said in a statement. … We will release more information as it becomes available, in cooperation with government authorities."
UPS Airlines has not had a fatal jet crash in its 25-year history. The cargo airline operates more than 200 aircraft, and has 12 747-400s in its fleet.


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Vanderburgh Humane Society
400 Millner Industrial Drive
(2 blocks west of Bosse Field near Garvin Park at the corner of Read & Morgan)
This will be the 26th year for the Vanderburgh Humane Society's Pet Pictures with Santa - the original and still the best! You don't want to miss a tri-state Christmas tradition! Bring your pet to meet the jolly fellow and have a wonderful picture to send to all of your friends and family this holiday season. This is the perfect opportunity to create that family Christmas card - kids and adults are welcome in the photo, too!
Friday, November 4th from Noon-7PM
Saturday, November 5th from 10AM-5PM
Sunday, November 6th from Noon-4PM
For your $25 donation, you will receive four 4x6 holiday prints of your pet(s) - two prints of each pose.


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|7 He said to me, 'You are pregnant and will give birth to a son, so don't drink wine or brandy or eat anything that is ritually unclean, because the boy is going to be a nazirite for God from birth until the day he dies.'"
|7 But he said to me, 'You will conceive and give birth to a son. Now then, drink no wine or other fermented drink and do not eat anything unclean, because the boy will be a Nazirite of God from birth until the day of his death.' "
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Click above to watch the video after the jumpBentley seems to again be following in the footsteps of its corporate siblings at Audi with the latest teaser video for the upcoming Grand Bentley. Like the last teaser for the A5 Sportback, this one features the company's lead designer, Dirk van ...
Click above to view the video after the jumpFew cars have been as long in the making as the upcoming "grand Bentley." The long-awaited replacement to the Arnage is tipped to debut sometime this summer – possibly at Pebble Beach in August – but the stoic British automaker is intent on ...


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There seems to be trouble within Ricky Rozay's label MMG. If your follow Meek Mill on twitter, you know that he his not afraid to "tweet" what he has to say about anybody...including "fam". But the rapper shocked many of his followers earlier today, as the he went on a twitter rant and called out his label mate Wale.
His tweets read:
Wale just ain't gone tweet a thing about my album…. He's been hating on me long time now …don't even text me cornball! #NOTMMG.
Everybody can see it! None of y'all dudes don't call me text me nothing it is what it is! I ain't doing nomore acting for no rap shit! I got real family at home and all my day 1′s on the road wit me….. I just wanna make it known who is who! I don't need no support…It's about a lot of these dudes really b hating behind closed doors..All these guys that's on the rap scene kno.
Damn Meek, was it really that serious? If you follow Wale, you know that he's not big on tweeting and only gets on every once in awhile which is to mostly retweet fans.
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