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From the White House to the Mad House
Bali, Indonesia
By Jason Reed
Just a couple of months ago I was swirling in a perpetual bubble, a privileged circle of photographers whose job it is to photograph one man – the President of the United States.
I did it for ten years and mostly enjoyed every minute. Over that period of time there comes a predictable familiarity to the role, in which you can pre-write all your captions hours and sometimes days in advance and plan your coverage down to the last detail. It is a safe and cosy existence. Due to the nature of the subject, it needs to be.
Michelle Obama's unscripted moment
Washington, D.C.
By Jason Reed
"Never work with children or animals" is a famous show business adage once attributed to the comedian W. C. Fields. Those words may well have crossed the mind of U.S. first lady Michelle Obama this week during an unscripted moment at the White House.
Hosting the annual unveiling of the White House Holiday decorations, the first lady was the center of attention, as she is any time that she is in public view. At this time of year all of the historical rooms on the ground floor of the White House are decorated with trees, tinsel and a gingerbread house, which all become fodder for the press cameras as we are led on a carefully stage-managed guided tour of the "State Floor" by staff and volunteers. It is something that the regular White House press corps mark on their calendars long in advance so that we don't miss it and the resulting pictures are usually pretty.
A front row seat to aviation history
The Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Virginia
By Jason Reed
Any news photographer that has been in the business for a decent length of time may say to you that he or she has "seen it all and done it all" or that "there is nothing new that hasn't been shot already." Until this week, you could also paint me with that same brush.
But for a moment in time on May 14, 2013, I was a wide-eyed kid again, thankful that my job as a photographer afforded me access to witness a world-first. The U.S. Navy made aviation history by catapulting an unmanned jet off an aircraft carrier for the first time, testing a long-range, stealthy, bat-winged plane that represents a jump forward in drone technology.
The first embrace
On the road with President Obama in Myanmar
By Jason Reed
It was something you wouldn't dream of ten years ago. Based then as a photographer in Bangkok, our forays into neighboring Myanmar consisted of clandestine treks across a slippery border into the jungle camps of Karen rebels. Rebels who were child soldiers brandishing impossibly heavy weapons in their fight against a military junta that had not only persecuted them but also banished Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi into years of house arrest – denying her a place in the political landscape following democratic general elections in May, 1990.
Journalist visas to Myanmar were almost impossible to obtain and the only visual fruit they bore was to strictly-controlled, officially-sanctioned photo opportunities at the ceremonial burning of illicit drugs intercepted from the golden triangle.
Chasing Obama
By Jason Reed
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What a difference four years makes for someone running again for President of the United States.
Barack Obama hit the campaign trail in 2012 wearing two hats… one as the incumbent President, and one as a candidate for re-election.
Caught with Obama in a downpour
By Jason Reed
It happens about once a year. If he had waited two more minutes the pictures would not have happened but Mother Nature had other ideas. It was time for a good old soaking at an event featuring President Barack Obama.
The forecast had called for hot and humid conditions on the second day of a two-day campaign swing through Virginia, where the first ominous signs were the crash of thunder in the distance as Obama stopped at a roadside vegetable stand to pick up a crate of tomatoes for the family. On the way to the outdoor campaign rally in Glen Allen, lightning flashed in front of the motorcade. We arrived at the venue with heavy, ominous clouds and some light sprinkles that we all hoped would quickly subside. No one except the Secret Service were carrying rain jackets (they must have all been boy scouts – "Be prepared"). Not even the President was prepared to deal with the next half hour.
Obamacare under siege
By Jason Reed
President Obama's healthcare overhaul, signed into law two years ago, is his signature domestic policy achievement. It remains a divisive issue among Americans and is likely to be a key issue ahead of the November 6 election in which he seeks a second term.
For three days this week, the nine Justices heard arguments from both sides on whether the healthcare overhaul is lawful. A ruling is expected in June.
President Obama takes the White House to the Midwest
By Jason Reed
600 miles of ice cream stops, cornfields and cow judging contests – a glimpse inside the traveling white house circus.
The scene in Washington DC, 2011 – U.S. debt ceiling negotiations, unemployment figures that wont improve, congressional deadlock – it's enough to make you want to get out of town. President Barack Obama did just that this week, jumping on a shiny new bus and heading out to the Midwest to spend time with pretty much anyone who wasn't wearing a business suit.
One last time in Afghanistan
One of the responsibilities of Reuters picture coverage in Washington, besides the White House, Capitol Hill and the State Department, is the Pentagon. As the top-level cabinet secretaries travel overseas, Reuters, along with other agencies The Associated Press, Agence France Press and Getty Images cover these trips on a rotational basis.
In the 4- ½ years serving as Secretary of Defense under two Presidents, Robert Gates' made his 12th and final trip to Afghanistan this week, primarily to thank the troops for their service one last time. Fortunately for me, it was Reuters' turn to embark on this historic journey. As we circled the earth clockwise via Hawaii and Singapore and eventually onto Brussels for a NATO Summit, Gates touched down in Kabul on June 4th and began three days of extensive travel around Afghanistan, via Blackhawk helicopter, C-17s and Osprey aircraft over the scorching desert in the south and mountainous east of the country.
Ready to record history
The call came at 10pm on a Sunday night at home. "How soon can you get to the White House"? Reuters had got the urgent call that President Barack Obama was due to make a statement within 30 minutes. It had to be something big to bring the press back so late on a weekend night. Even if I dropped everything now and raced down there, would I be too late?
I was there in 14 minutes – a new personal best, from my home three miles away. Running through White House security gates with my shoe laces still untied, I was thinking that I hadn't made it in time for whatever the big news was. The scene outside the famous 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue address was familiarly quiet, with a couple uniformed Secret Service officers and their squad car.


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is there any asclepias that can thrive in almost complete shade? how about buddleia? |
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Asclepias will just eke by in shade, will not bloom and will have less nutritional value for Monarch cats. Buddhlea will not fare well either. Try growing some nettles or false nettles for the Red Admiral. If you really want to attract Monarchs, you may want to thin out some of your shade trees to make way for Milkweed and Buddhlea. |
- Posted by flutterby64 7a North Central AR (My Page) on Thu, Mar 21, 13 at 11:25
Desirai, I have not grown it, but Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata) is supposed to tolerate partial shade. You might give it a try. |
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- Posted by coolbutterfly 5A (My Page) on Thu, Mar 21, 13 at 13:13
Hi Desirai...how many hours is "almost complete" shade? Tropical milkweed seems to thrive in partial shade but I'm not sure how happy it would be with less than 4-6 hours of sun. I am guessing butterfly bush wouldn't grow very well, but you can always experiment. Good luck, Tony |
Hi.. umm.. the spot is underneath trees, on the edge of the woods. it gets morning sun, but otherwise it's shade. the area is bare, I wanted to plant something there. |
I truly appreciate your concern for Monarchs, which are on the decline. Here are a couple more suggestions: Try Marsh Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) on the edge of the treeline. They'll tolerate afternoon shade, as long as they get morning sun. I would also acquaint my neighbors to growing Asclepias spp such as Butterfly Weed (A. tuberosa), Marsh milkweed and other ornamental varieties in areas where they may provide more sun. Surely, they'll fall in love c Monarchs!! I got a similar campaign going in my neighborhood to combat the Japanese Beetle, and this year I'm giving out seedlings to all my neighbors and friends. Recent decline in Monarch numbers can be turned around if we reach out to our neighbors and get them involved. |
I haven't seen a monarch in years, I'd really like to have some live here |
- Posted by flutterby64 7a North Central AR (My Page) on Thu, Mar 21, 13 at 15:44
Hi Leafhead, I've never heard this so I'm curious, why would milkweed grown in shade have less nutritional value? |
Milkweed that gets direct sun will naturally make more food thru photosynthesis, and this will make the plants more nutritious. A hungry, light starved host plant of any kind is liable to be a weak source of food. Plus, most Asclepias spp won't bloom much in shade. I do agree c the Poke Milkweed , which is more shade tolerant than most Asclepias spp. We don't see a lot of that one here in WI., but a few places do carry it. |
Although no specific reports have been seen for this species, many, if not all, members of this genus contain toxic resinous, |
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Updated, 2nd edition! (Updated March 2012)
This quiz will show you which of five major money personality types most closely matches your own tendencies: Hoarder, Spender, Money Monk, Avoider, or Amasser. (If you're the sixth type — Money Worrier — you already know it!) Bear in mind that each type has both good qualities and shortcomings, and that most people are in fact a combination of types. This isn't a statistically valid survey, of course — just a way to help determine which money types prevail in your makeup. For each of the 20 statements in the quiz, choose the answer that strikes you first as being closest to your attitude. Record your answers on a separate sheet of paper. There is no right answer. Just be as honest with yourself as you can — and have fun!
This quiz appears in the revised new edition of Money Harmony: A Road Map for Individuals and Couples by Olivia Mellan and Sherry Christie, available in October 2013.
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Washington St. Cougars (15-15)
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Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Brock Motum scored 27 points to help lift the Washington State Cougars past the USC Trojans 43-38 in a Pac-12 regular season finale at the Galen Center.
Mike Ladd grabbed 11 rebounds for Washington State (15-15, 7-11 Pac-12), which had lost four of its previous five.
Maurice Jones tallied 11 points for USC (6-25, 1-17). The Trojans are now losers of nine straight and 18 of their last 19.
Washington State shot 50 percent from the field in the first half to take a 21-14 lead into halftime.
The Cougars cooled to 37.5 percent from the floor in the second half to allow USC to attempt a comeback. The Trojans cut the deficit to 41-38 on an Alexis Moore three-pointer with 1:57 left in the game, but those would be the last points they would score.
USC shot a woeful 28.9 percent from the floor in the game.
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Electrifying the Automobile – A "Joule" of an Idea
Highly efficient, lightweight yet powerful, and proven to be reliable to the extreme, the electric powertrain that provides the motive force for the all-new 2012 Mitsubishi i is a paragon of engineering excellence and is an evolution of the Japanese auto manufacturer's highly developed electric motors and accompanying transmissions that have powered the company's groundbreaking 100% battery-powered electric vehicles through its rich history.
The main components that make up the drivetrain for the North American-spec Mitsubishi i include:
Electric Motor
Weighing all of 108 lbs., the electric motor powering the 2012 Mitsubishi i features numerous high-tech elements that aid in the area of efficiency, performance and reliability.
Adoption of a synchronous permanent magnetic motor design helps to reduce weight and makes for an electric motor of more compact dimensions. Electric motor reliability is also improved through the use of an advanced neodymium magnet – far and away the strongest type of permanent magnet for use in an electric motor. Also adding to the electric motor's durability and efficiency are a highly-effective water-cooling system along with a high-performance casing that is not only dust resistant but also completely waterproof.
Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) produced by the electric motor have been all but eliminated thanks to computer-aided design and analysis.
As a result of its advanced design and extensive testing and development, the electric motor in the Mitsubishi i is completely maintenance-free and backed by 5-year / 60,000 mile power train warranty.
Refined yet Lively Powertrain Performance
In its home market, the diamond-star-badged car builder sells both an electric and gasoline-powered turbocharged version of the subcompact Mitsubishi i. And while the latter version of the vehicle is known for its peppy performance (especially for the small 660cc displacement of its three-cylinder engine) in the tiny kei car vehicle class in Japan with a full 63 bhp and 69 ft.-lb. (47 kW and 94 Nm, respectively) on tap, the all-new North American-spec Mitsubishi i with MiEV technology (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle) betters its internal combustion sibling thanks to an electric motor that produces nearly 49 kW (66 bhp) at 3000 to 6000 rpm and 196 Nm (145 ft-lb) of torque from 1 to 300 rpm. Because all 145 ft-lb of torque are available at any rpm, standing start acceleration is ideal for stop-and-go urban (city) driving conditions. Maximum rotation speed of the electric motor is 9900 rpm.
Yet whether accelerating or decelerating, extremely smooth vehicle operation is assured as a result of the single fixed speed transmission – occupants inside of the 2012 Mitsubishi i will never experience the sort of momentary hesitation/quiver that occurs in a manual or automatic transmission with multiple gears.
Compact in size and weight yet offering excellent performance and refined operation, the fixed gear ratio transmission of the 2012 North American-spec Mitsubishi i is engineered to make the most of the electric motor's high torque output and a wide power band.
The 7.065 gear ratio has been selected for use in this transmission as research and testing has determined this to be the best ratio for optimum dynamic performance from the electric motor. This fixed gear ratio, along with a simplified two-stage parallel shaft reduction and a conventional differential unit, distribute motor torque to the vehicle's rear wheels.
Other technical highlights include a single open-type ball bearing that helps to reduce drag and an output shaft layout position that helps to reduce friction of the transmission.
Strong yet sturdy, this remarkable transmission measures less than 7 inches in length and weighs less than 42 lbs. when mated to the electric motor, the combined transmission/motor measures less than 19 inches long and only weighs 143 lbs – a fraction of the weight of the typical internal combustion engine and transmission pairing.
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The Transmission (L) and the Electric Motor® weigh a combined 143 lbs.
Motor Control Unit (MCU)
The Motor Control Unit (MCU) is a critical component of a 100% electric-powered vehicle as it manages and regulates the electrical power supply to the electric motor to generate the necessary level of torque to power the vehicle by converting the battery packs DC voltage into three-phase AC. Conversely, the MCU is responsible managing the electrical energy that is produced by the regenerative braking system and is fed back into the lithium-ion battery pack.
In propulsion mode (drive), the MCU generates the three-phase AC current dataset into the coil of the electric motor to generate a magnetic field. The motor is rotated by synchronizing the magnetic-field of magnets with the magnetic-field of coil current and with speed sensing position of the rotor. The MCU controls motor torque by adjusting the magnetic-field of the coil current.
The attraction and repulsion that takes place between the rotating magnetic field and the magnets within the electric motor generates the acceleration torque.
In regeneration mode (braking), the MCU generates deceleration torque by adjusting the phase of electrical current and feeding the regenerative energy back into the main drive lithium-ion battery pack. In this phase, the electric motor essentially becomes a generator.
The critical electrical components housed within the Motor Control Unit are a smoothing condenser to help stabilize the DC current, several insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBT) that convert the DC electrical current into AC, a heatsink to provide cooling/heat dissipation and a control board that supervises the electric motor. The control board is located in a separate area within the MCU from the smoothing condenser, the IGBTs and the heatsink to protect it from the heat generated by these components.
The Motor Control Unit measures 11.3 inches wide, 12.2 inches long and 6.7 inches tall and weighs 33 lbs. and, like the vehicle's electric motor, is housed a completely waterproof and dustproof structure and makes use of water-cooling for temperature control.


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Registration begins September 1st and activity before registration will not count.
100,000 miles is the largest partner promo I remember, and on October 27th Continental joins the Star Alliance.
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Cleomes are exploding everywhere.
I only have a few Queen Anne's Lace wildflowers.
Wild grapes are ripening nicely. Delicious.
My thistles are beginning to bloom.
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Original Dating Game Host Jim Lange Dies
Sunday, March 2, 2014
(Mill Valley, CA) -- The original host of "The Dating Game" and long-time radio host Jim Lange is dead. His wife, Nancy, confirms Lange died in his sleep from an apparent heart attack early Tuesday morning. He was 81. Lange was best known as the host of "The Dating Game", starting in 1965, while simultaneously working on KSFO radio in San Francisco. He also hosted a program on KMPC in Los Angeles in the 1980s and returned to the Bay Area in the early 1990s, doing stints on "Magic 61" and KABL. Services will be private but a public memorial is pending.


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Business school earns top online MBA ranking
November 20, 2014
Affordable Colleges Foundation ranks programs based on cost, quality and student support metrics. This organization began in 2011 to provide quality data and information about pursuing an affordable higher education.
"We are extremely excited to receive this ranking," said Dr. Kristie Ogilvie, dean of the School of Business. "It is just another testament to the exceptional education we provide at Emporia State."
Data from over 500 schools were analyzed to create the criteria for this ranking. Schools listed offer online MBA programs that stand out among peer universities with full accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), hold low student-teaching ratios and have faculty who demonstrate excellence in business and management.
To review the full list of rankings visit http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-colleges/mba-programs/.
New Capitol Federal® Scholars introduced
A scholarship program recognizing academic performance in Emporia StateUniversity's School of Business has helped more than 150 students achieve their dreams since its creation in 2002. The newest class of Capitol Federal® Scholars was introduced Wednesday, Dec. 3.
"Since the program was established, Capitol Federal has given more than $500,000 to support the scholarship program at Emporia State," said Dr. David Cordle, provost and vice president for academic affairs. "We know Capitol Federal wouldn't make this investment if they didn't believe in the power of higher education to change people's lives."
"I am so grateful not only for Emporia State's partnership with the Capitol Federal Foundation, but also for CapFed's philanthropic leadership in Kansas," said DenaSue Potestio, Foundation president/CEO.
The Capitol Federal Scholars program targets high-achieving students in Emporia State's School of Business, rewarding them with scholarships for their academic performance. Each scholarship is renewable annually, meaning a student who earns the scholarship as a freshman will remain eligible through graduate school as long as he or she maintains the required minimum 3.25 GPA.
In her second year as dean of Emporia State's School of Business, Dr. Kristie Ogilvie has learned about the high regard that employers have for the scholarship program's recipients.
"I've had several employers call and tell me they need a top-end student. They ask, 'Do you have any CapFed scholars?'"
Pleased that the scholarship program is so highly thought of, president and CEO of Capitol Federal Savings Bank John Dicus gives credit to the university which produces the highly sought-after students.
"Thank you for what you're doing here on the Emporia State campus and in the community to make the Capitol Federal Scholar such a desirable characteristic that employers look for as their next leaders," Dicus said.
Some of those future leaders took time during the luncheon to thank the Capitol Federal Foundation.
"Over the course of the last two years, this scholarship has really been a blessing to me, because it's allowed me to spend more time focusing on school and my classes," said Kelly Copp, graduate student from Auburn.
"After first receiving the Capitol Federal scholarship as a freshman, I have strived to perform to the best of my abilities. I deeply appreciate the support of Capitol Federal," said Eric Wietharn, senior from St. Marys.
"I've gotten to see how important private gifts are to students. I'm thankful for everyone who has contributed to help me pursue my dreams," said Mallory Walden, a senior from Wichita who has worked in the Emporia State University Foundation Call Center raising money for scholarships.
A scholarship program for student-athletes is a new component of Capitol Federal's partnership with Emporia State. Created last year, the new Capitol Federal Athletic Scholars Fund awards scholarships to student-athletes. This year's Capitol Federal Athletic Scholars are Amber Vandiver, a senior from Emporia, and Austin Willis, a senior from Topeka.
Emporia State was the first of seven Kansas higher education institutions to partner with Capitol Federal in a scholarship program preparing business students for the challenges of the future.
"I thank Capitol Federal for saying 'yes' to our students and for supporting and encouraging them through the Capitol Federal Savings Scholarship program," said Dr. Michael D. Shonrock, Emporia State's president.
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A 'Hobbit,' an 'Anchorman' and 30 other holiday-season movies
A list of major movies opening during the holiday season of 2014, including "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug," "Saving Mr. Banks," "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues," "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" and more.
Seattle Times movie critic
It's the holiday-movie season — and time for a sleigh full of sequels, stockbrokers, singers, secrets, Stillers and Streeps. What more could one wish for? Here are some of the season's highlights; note that release dates are tentative and can change quicker than an Emma Thompson eye roll.
Dec. 6
"At Berkeley." Master documentarian Frederick Wiseman ("Titicut Follies," "La Danse," "Boxing Gym") turns his sights to the University of California, Berkeley, in this four-hour documentary — which, if it's like his other films, will seem too short.
"Caught in the Web." Directed by Chinese filmmaker Chen Kaige ("Farewell My Concubine," "Together"), this contemporary drama unfolds around a case of Internet shaming.
"Let the Fire Burn." Jason Osder's found-footage documentary examines a 1985 incident in Philadelphia, in which police violently clashed with a black activist group. It was a prizewinner at this year's Tribeca Film Festival.
"Out of the Furnace." Writer/director Scott Cooper, whose lovely "Crazy Heart" won an Oscar for Jeff Bridges, returns with a crime drama in which Christian Bale searches for his missing younger brother (Casey Affleck). Nice supporting cast: Woody Harrelson, Sam Shepard, Forest Whitaker, Willem Dafoe.
"The Punk Singer." A hit at the Seattle International Film Festival last spring, Sini Anderson's documentary profiles riot grrrl pioneer Kathleen Hanna.
Dec. 13
"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug." It's baaaack ... and all of you Tolkien fans know who Smaug is, right? Peter Jackson's trilogy-based-on-one-book saga continues, with the usual cast of thousands.
"Improvement Club." Local artist/filmmaker Dayna Hanson directs a tale of a Seattle performance-art group, described as "equal parts musical comedy, dance film and mockumentary."
"Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?" Michel Gondry directs a film that's essentially a series of interviews with philosopher Noam Chomsky, rendered in hand-drawn animation — and aren't you glad somebody's out there making films like that?
"Saving Mr. Banks." You will not be able to stop humming "Let's Go Fly A Kite" after this film, and that's not a bad thing at all. Emma Thompson plays author P.L. Travers opposite Tom Hanks' Walt Disney in this comedy about the making of the movie "Mary Poppins."
"Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas." More Madea for the holidays, with writer/director/actor Tyler Perry reprising his beloved signature character for some Christmas cheer.
Dec. 18
"American Hustle." Look for perms aplenty in David O. Russell's 1970s fact-based tale of con men and the FBI. With Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence (yes, it's a "Silver Linings Playbook" reunion, with disco), Amy Adams, Christian Bale and Jeremy Renner.
Dec. 20
"Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues." Nine years after "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" comes the sequel, and ... well, the legend continues. Will Ferrell stars, with Christina Applegate, Steve Carell and Paul Rudd.
"Inside Llewyn Davis." For those who love folk music — or those whose idea of folk music is Christopher Guest's "A Mighty Wind" — comes the Coen brothers' latest, about a musician (Oscar Isaac) struggling to establish his career in early-'60s New York.
"Walking with Dinosaurs." The story of an "underdog dinosaur" (is that really a thing?), this 3-D family film promises that its audience will walk through prehistoric times.
Dec. 25
"47 Ronin." Keanu Reeves leads a band of 47 samurai warriors (how's that again?) in this action thriller directed by Carl Rinsch ("The Gift").
"August: Osage County." Just in time for the holidays: a story of an Oklahoma family more dysfunctional than yours. It's based on Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize-winning play and stars Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Sam Shepherd, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ewan McGregor and Chris Cooper.
"Believe." A Justin Bieber documentary. Beliebe.
"Grudge Match." This should be one hell of a grudge: Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone play old boxing rivals in Peter Segal's comedy — and yes, according to the poster, they do get into the ring one last time.
"Her." One of the more off-the-wall entries in this year's list of Oscar hopefuls is this Spike Jonze comedy, in which a writer (Joaquin Phoenix, who apparently didn't quit acting after all) falls in love with an operating system (played, somehow, by Scarlett Johansson).
"Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom." Idris Elba and Naomie Harris play Nelson and Winnie Mandela in this historical drama from Justin Chadwick ("The Other Boleyn Girl," "The First Grader").
"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." This one's been in development hell for nearly 20 years — and here it finally is, with Ben Stiller directing and starring as daydreaming hero Walter Mitty. Based on the 1939 James Thurber short story and previously made into a film in 1947.
"The Wolf of Wall Street." Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio team up yet again, this time for a tale of Wall Street corruption, with DiCaprio playing real-life stockbroker Jordan Belfort.
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As always, a handful of movies are Oscar eligible for this year but won't screen in the Seattle area until early 2014. Some of those titles:
"The Invisible Woman." Ralph Fiennes directs and stars as Charles Dickens in this historical drama about the novelist's relationship with a young actress (Felicity Jones).
"Jodorowsky's Dune." A documentary about a Chilean filmmaker who, long ago, tried to make a film version of Frank Herbert's "Dune."
"Labor Day." The latest from Jason Reitman ("Up in the Air," "Juno") stars Kate Winslet as a woman who shelters an escaped convict (Josh Brolin).
"Lone Survivor." Mark Wahlberg plays a Navy SEAL captured in Afghanistan while on a covert mission.
"One Chance." David Frankel ("The Devil Wears Prada") directs this fact-based comedy about an opera singer competing on "Britain's Got Talent."
Oscar-nominated short films. An assortment of the Academy Award nominees in the short-film categories (live-action, animated, documentary) will screen in late January.
"The Rocket." Australia's nominee for the foreign-language film Oscar centers on a child's journey through Laos.
"Tim's Vermeer." From magician duo Penn & Teller comes this documentary about a different kind of magic: how the painter Vermeer created his photography-like effects.
"The Unknown Known." Oscar-winning documentarian Errol Morris ("The Fog of War") turns his cameras to former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
"The Wind Rises." Animation master Hayao Miyazaki's latest looks at the life of Japanese fighter-plane designer Jiro Horikoshi.
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Misty Moments Above the Oregon Coast: Cape Lookout Trailhead Published 06/09/2012 (Oceanside, Oregon) – A bit south of the tiny village of Oceanside and a few more miles north of the bustling resort of Pacific City, there's an awe-inspiring wonder along this winding, twisting stretch of the north Oregon coast. Cape Lookout is the middle promontory of the Three Capes Route, an ancient basalt structure that juts out over two miles into the ocean, covered in a thick layer of rain forest and host to a five-mile-loop of trails. It all depends on the moment, but some remarkable sights lurk up here, especially if there's even a bit of a mist. The whole place can look like something out of the legends of Camelot, and it's suddenly not hard to believe some massive dragon will soon come swooping through the lush canopy of green stuff. If you're approaching Cape Lookout from the south, you'll first be coming from the Sand Lake area, where dunes surround the road on either side – and sometimes they've drifted all over that road. You'll almost be driving through them. The road winds up and around and you'll come to a handful of somewhat secret viewpoints. These are mere dirt pull-offs, but a few have just enough space between the trees to spot something wondrous. In one case, you're looking down on Sand Lake Recreation Area, and you can all the way down to Pacific City's Cape Kiwanda. With your eye you can follow the sand and shoreline down to that landmark. Along the way, Sand Lake itself is evident, along with a few other well known spots – all from a kind of aerial view. Yet you're still – paradoxically - on the ground. On this particular day, in the photo at top, the headland is covered in a mysterious mist. A hazy, thin fog has enveloped the area, allowing this otherworldly look of fog with a colorful sunlight bouncing around. It's nothing short of ethereal. It's even more so when you get to the trailhead itself. Often times, these dense trees are so thick in humidity that it will seem like it's raining a bit at the top of Cape Lookout. This rain forest is creating its own rain because the leaves are so covered in moisture they're letting down droplets onto you and your car. They're frequently rather large plops as well – coming from sizable blobs of water. It's an interesting effect. This can happen fairly often – even if it's not raining on Cape Lookout or this part of the north Oregon coast. If you take the trail, it makes a five-mile-loop around the cape. A second trail takes you down to Cape Lookout State Park, and a third zig-zags its way about two miles down to a very secret and very odd beach right up against the southern face of Cape Lookout. Here, Cape Lookout is seen from the north, at Netarts. It's also the prominent finger-like structure seen from the south at spots like Tierra Del Mar and Pacific City. More About Oregon Coast hotels, lodging..... More About Oregon Coast Restaurants, Dining..... LATEST FROM CAPE LOOKOUT
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Eat To Win This nutrition tip is courtesy of Sydney Jacobson, registered dietitian at Hy-Vee in Windsor Heights, IA.
Breakfast: Meal of Champions
Ninety-three percent of adults agree that breakfast is a key component of a healthful diet, however only 44 percent of Americans eat breakfast daily. Especially for athletes, there is no better way to start your day than with a healthy breakfast. Many people skip breakfast because they want to lose weight or are not hungry in the morning. However, eating a nutritious breakfast actually helps jumpstart your metabolism and promotes satiety throughout the day, which is a helpful strategy in managing weight.
Here are some tips:
Start with whole grains Whole grain carbohydrates provide energy, fiber and lots of vitamins and minerals. In order to add healthy carbs to your breakfast, try oatmeal and whole-grain products such as bread, cereal, muffins or waffles.
Add protein Proteins contain amino acids that build, maintain and replace tissues throughout the body. Try lean proteins like an egg, slice of cheese, Greek yogurt, kefir, nut butters, cottage cheese, Canadian bacon or a sprinkle of wheat germ atop just about anything.
Remember fruits and vegetables Fruits and vegetables are loaded with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. It's easy to incorporate fruits at breakfast since Mother Nature packages many of them in a ready-to-go container. Before heading out the door, grab a banana, pear, apple, grapefruit or other seasonal selection. Frozen berries and tropical blends can be whipped into a smoothie. Chopped vegetables like spinach, broccoli, carrots and tomatoes can be added to your morning omelet or served up raw in a juice.
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Sydney Jacobson earned a dietetics degree from Iowa State University and is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is also a marathoner with an interest in sport nutrition. Contact her at firstname.lastname@example.com This information is not intended as medical advice. See a medical professional for individual consultation.
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Very few of us are lucky enough to live the life of a professional triathlete. They get to spend their days training, racing with the best gear, traveling around to exotic locations, being the most fit athletes in the world, racing for money and maybe one day making the front of a Wheaties box.
But just because we can't be professional triathletes doesn't mean we can't follow their lead when it comes to race preparation. Here are three ways to be like a pro:
1) Preparation: We all do the training, but there is much more to being ready on race day. Several things can make a difference. Have a race plan. This not only includes strategy but knowing the course. Make sure to read the athlete guide if available. And make sure your gear is in proper working order.
2) Recovery: A professional triathlete will tell you that recovery is a major key to racing at your best. Every athlete needs to include one day each week that is completely off, as well as other lighter intensity days mixed in with the hard or long-distance days. Each month should have a recovery week where intensity and time spent working out is cut back.
To recover after an intense workout, try a recovery drink, such as chocolate milk. Take an ice bath and/or use recovery compression tights. Proper sleep is also important. An athlete should shoot for 8 to 10 hours per night.
3) Nutrition: The key is to be properly hydrated going into race day. An athlete should aim for half of his or her body weight in ounces of water daily (You weigh 160 pounds; drink 80 ounces of water) and 16 to 24 ounces per hour during workouts. You also want a balanced diet on a daily basis. This would include 60 percent complex, healthy carbohydrates, 20 percent lean proteins and 20 percent good fats. Also, have a nutrition plan for race day. Know what will be served on the race course and practice with it in advance.
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Hannah Lubis, has been competing in triathlons for four years. The former high school swimmer loves endurance sports such as cross country and trail running.
I am Hannah Lubis, age 20 out of Overland Park, Kansas. I have one year left at Kansas University where I have studied sociology and history.
My parents put my sister and I on a swim team at a young age and I ran cross country and track in high school. My high school swim coach, Elizabeth Weidling, introduced me to triathlons and coached myself and a couple of teammates in a local one. After that I was hooked and started signing up for longer distances.
When I was 14, I won the 200 IM at my summer swim club championships, although I was seeded 9th.
Looking at the numbers swimming looks to be my strength, but I'm more comfortable with the run because that is where my confidence lies.
At Hy-Vee I just hope to finish! I will be competing in IM Louisville the week before so it will be a rough couple of weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions Q: What happens if I get injured after reserving my spot on the start list and can no longer participate in the Hy-Vee Triathlon, will I get a refund? A: In the unfortunate case that a race participant sustains an injury that prohibits them from participating in this year's triathlon, the Hy-Vee Triathlon will defer this year's payment to next year's race, reserving your spot on next year's start list.
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Hy-Vee Triathlon Filling up Fast If you're still toying with the idea of registering for the Hy-Vee Triathlon, you'd better act fast. Only 200 spots remain in the field for the event, which takes place Sunday, September 2. Registration remains open through Monday, August 27 or until all 3,000 spots are filled.
Elite Cup Start List Speaking of start lists, the men's and women's Elite Cup fields are nearly set and this year's Hy-Vee race will certainly have an Olympic ring to it. The men's field will include 2012 gold medalist Alistair Brownlee (GBR) and silver medalist Javier Gomez (ESP). The women's field will include gold medalist Nicola Spirig (CHE) and silver medalist Lisa Norden (SWE).
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In many ways, baseball's salary structure has been designed to reward playing time almost as much as actual talent. For the first three years at the Major League level, a baseball player's income is determined by the baseball club for which he plays. Typically, a player will make the league minimum in his first season, and then receive small raises in each of his next two season, which will lead him into his first year of arbitration eligibility.
As part of the new collective bargaining agreement between Major League Baseball and the players' union, the league minimum that a baseball team can pay a player has risen from $414,000 to $480,000.
As a result of this somewhat insignificant raise, at least in comparison to the rising costs of free agent contracts, the Miami Marlins have made known their intentions to automatically renew the contracts of all their players with service time of less than three years at the new minimum. There will be no raises handed out in the second or third year of a Marlins' player's career.
According to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Morosi of FOX Sports:
With 0-to-3s, the Marlins use the same type of scale as most clubs, rewarding those who contribute most. But according to sources, they are starting the scale with the old minimum rather than the new, reasoning that players will jump at least $66,000 anyway. If the scale determines that a player merits a jump from the old minimum of $414,000 to say, $460,000, the Marlins will simply pay him the new minimum of $480,000, sources say.
Right. This should go over well with the nine players on the current roster with at least one or two years of service.
It's expected that the MLBPA will be receiving a call in the not too distant future, but even without the union's involvement, it's not exactly a clear win for the Marlins bean counters in the long run.
According to Cody Ross, who won $4.45 million in arbitration when he took the Marlins to a hearing in 2010, players that get jerked around during their first three seasons are more likely to seek an arbitration hearing against their club when they become eligible, and end up costing the team far more than if they just gave them the raise that they were due.
That's one of the main reasons I went to a hearing against them in my second year of arb. I never forgot about them not giving me a raise ever as a 0-to-3 player. I didn't think it was fair for me to make the same as a guy who comes up from minor league camp and makes the team.
. . . and just when you thought that Jeffrey Loria and the Florida Marlins front office couldn't become any less likeable.
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1 The god Bel bows down; the god Nebo stoops low. Their statues are seated on animals and cattle. The gods that you carry are burdens, a load for weary people. | 1 Bel bows down, Nebo stoops low; their idols are borne by beasts of burden. The images that are carried about are burdensome, a burden for the weary. |
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HEISUKE for the win! But I can see the appeal of Shinpachi...he's very funny and likes the ladies.
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Heisuke is definitely my favorite and the first route I played when I got a hold of the game. It's mostly his personality that won me over... and his change in appearance that occured later on in the game was also a plus in my book. ^////^
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Souji has me. x3 I enjoyed his personality and his looks. And after he gets his new look he looks cute too. :D
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My favorite has to be Okita, hands down. I like how he isn't afraid to say his mind regardless of who he's talking to, but he's modest enough to apologize when he feels like he's out of line.
Harada's a close second. He's a pretty laid back and compassionate guy; someone you can count on to take care of you.
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I prefer Sanosuke myself, maybe I'm just a total sap and love his ending. (Because there is only one for him. hint hint.)
I also like Shinpachi, maybe it's because I like his voice actor and I didn't know Toshiie and him had the same voice actor until I played this, but he's quite the comic relief.
But hey, I like everyone!
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I voted for Saito....I started playing and i dunno, he just grew on me. Although, if i could vote twice, i would most definitely vote for Heisuke! Both of them are pure win! Its tough to choose really, they're all very attractive and awesome if you ask me! xD;
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Well I played all the storey lines,as im sure most people have, and I must say I cant quite chose wich one I like best...But I will go for Chikage Kazama because I love a good demon:D
But im going to add my thoughts for all the men because quite frankly I liked them all!Okita Souji he's my number 2 pick because I liked his sarcasm best.
Todo Heisuke as my #3 because quite frankly I think his was the best ending of all of them...and he was the only one to become "sexy"
Hajime Saito as my #4 because I like his charecter type,attitude,look and whatnot.
Hijikata Toshizo as my #5 because well he is the obvious hero no? I mean the name of the game is for him after all
Harada Sanosuke as my #6 I liked his look and story line as well but I liked him a little less than the rest
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For me, my favorite guy is Hijikata Toshizo. It's not because he's the main guy but I really love his personality. I really can't put it into words. His devotion to his comrades and the Shinsengumi is something I really admire. Although I'm a little bit disappointed in the ending, I still find his route the most interesting one. My second favorite would be Saitou Hajime's. I found his route as interesting as Hijikata and I love his attitude as well.
For the rest of the guys, I ranked Sanosuke Harada as my third (his route is really sweet), for my fourth: Heisuke Todou (I love his personality and energy), Chikage Kazama is my fifth and Souji Okita is my least favorite guy (He can be sweet but I found his personality irked me for some reason.)
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I loved Heisuke!
Personally, I thought he had the best personality. He was just so funny and sweet, his relationship with Chizuru felt the most natural to me too. He was a very organic character to me, he was someone I could understand. His feelings and beliefs on a lot of thins struck home for me. Plus, he's really cute. I liked him a lot with the long ponytail, but when he got his haircut I called my boyfriend just to tell him! <3
Not to mention his voice got me.It's probably just me, but I never saw him as a 'shota' or little brother type. I just saw him as the fiery underdog who wanted to be a strong hero. I'll stop ranting. I just love Heisuke so much! > w <
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I haven't played Kazamas story yet but he seems to be getting quite a few votes though i am a little sad that his story is so short. And i was wondering is Shinpachi an option or no?
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No, Shinpachi's actually not dateable.
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Chikage Kazama without a doubt is my favorite. He doesn't have a very good ending in my opinion in the game but he's still the best for Chizuru I think.
After him I'd say Saito is up there for me. He has a design and personality that just appeal to me. And then Okita and Harada tie for the next. Harada because his is the only really happy ending where he won't die or turn into a weird monster by the end and Okita cause I like him a lot even though his ending bugged me cause I don't like Karou.
Overall I liked most of the guys. Heisuke didn't appeal to me cause he looks so young but I still like the character, just not as a romantic person.
I think they should have made Shinpachi another option as well, or even some of the other demons, but then I'd of played it forever if there were more endings...
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I'm a Saitou fan from other places (Rurouni Kenshin!), so he's my natural favorite. I loved his storyline - and his personality was something I liked very much.
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arg, playing and watching the anime as well as the OAV, makes it dificult to make a choice since I've seen a bit of everyone, I pretty much love all of the Shinsengumi guys(San'nan and Shinpachi, Yamasaki are all included) and chikage.
But since Saito is equal to Harada, I'll give him a lil push =X!
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Heisuke is my favorite.*.* I love his voice, his personality, and how conflicted he is. What first drew me to him, I think, was the fact that he was the only one who wanted to just let the protagonist go in the beginning, while everyone else seemed to be seriously considering killing her and making her feel certain they were going to. Honestly, the way most of the guys dealt with that situation made me dislike them. I kind of wish the protagonist had gotten angrier about it. I hated how they were always reminding me I wasn't one of them or that my life was in their hands and easily disposed of.
It was that attitude that made me hate Okita. He was always threatening to kill the protagonist, and I didn't find it funny, especially early on. And he was the one who-knowing she was a girl-tied and gagged her so brutally, leaving her like that the whole night. I just can't help viewing him as a jerk.>_<
I found Harada likable, mostly because of how nice he was to you, especially compared to some of the others.
I liked Saito when he got embarrassed, but hated that he was as cold as most of the others in regards to the protagonist's fate. One scene of his in the anime that really irks me, is when he returns her to her room and roughly throws her inside, leaving her in tears as he tells her she will most likely be killed.
I also disliked Kazama for wanting to kidnap the protagonist, lock her up, and force himself on her repeatedly for who knows how long. He's one of those characters whose personality was really inconsistent. I liked him on his path, but those paths where he was a heartless psycho were awful.@_@
Why is Karou on this list?O_O Might as well have put Kodo for all the votes he'd get.>_> That should be Yamazaki's spot!*.*
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It's interesting & rare to hear someone say actually hate Okita considering how popular he is. I much prefer Heisuke, Harada AND Shinpachi over Okita. I don't hate Okita, but he also irked me whenever he said he'd 'kill' the Protagonist even if he was joking. I certainly wouldn't have found it funny or cute if I were in her place. And I also wasn't too fond of Kazama either... considering he just wanted her to bear his children.
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I just ADORE Souji to pieces! > v < And NOT just for looks. O: I wasn't even drawn to him when I first saw pictures related to the series, but once I watched the anime and read a few fan translations of the other games(that haven't been released in the US), he became my favorite. <3 Theres just so much more to him than meets the eye.haha gotta agree *_* i love his every each of his character, not because of his pretty face
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I absolutely adore both Okita and Harada. They stand out so much than everyone else, and it feels like Okita and Chizuru are made for each other. But I love Harada's intimate scenes and happier/brighter ending too....
Okita's route felt so dark and serious, and one wrong mistake made me cry at the end. Both his endings were so emotional, especially his bad one. I just couldn't stop crying.
Harada's route was so light-hearted compared to the others. It's a pleasure to keep playing their storys over and over. ): I wish they'd release more Hakuoki games.
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^ This. The exact same thing Akizakura said. I love this both characters so much and liked their endings the best (maybe Okita a bit more but... both are so lovable.)
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1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (16 ounce) package cooked wild rice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup roughly chopped cashews
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
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