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With a solid target audience of college students and millennials, it will be fascinating to see how Roadside Attractions handles the release of marketer-turned-filmmaker Justin Simien's cutting racial satire "Dear White People," given that the Sundance prize-winner started out as a provocative conce...
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FIRST LOOK: Kyrie Irving is your NBA Live 14 cover athlete
Posted by Scott Johnson under Basketball, EA Sports, NBA Live, PS4, Xbox One on Jul 25, 2013
A look at bounceTek, the new dribbling mechanic for NBA LIVE 14
Posted by Scott Johnson under Basketball, EA Sports, NBA Live, PS4, Xbox One on Jul 19, 2013
As EA Sports attempts another foray into the basketball gaming world, here's a look at their signature innovation for the upcoming NBA LIVE 14, "bounceTek". It's an engine that makes dribbling and ball control mechanics smoother and more free.
From EA Sports:
The goal of bounceTek is to completely separate the ball from the animation in order to create a physics-driven dribbling mechanic where the ball is under the same physical forces seen in the NBA. This mechanic will result in authentic responsiveness as opposed to rigged animations.
As you can see in the footage above, red lines will appear to show the ball when it's under the effect of physics. The red cages are called contact cages. If the ball passes through the cage, then the player is able to touch it. The third set of lines is called the player warp track, which allows us to control an animation so that the player is fluid and able to turn in any direction. By taking a look under the hood of NBA LIVE 14, you can see that the physics are not being faked.
- The dev team recaptured all of our dribble animations in order to give players the responsiveness they were looking for.
- Our technology allows us to ensure that movement is as fluid as it should be in order to deliver authentic gameplay.
- Our dribbling has something called "Authentic Responsiveness," which means the ball is controllable when it touches the player's hands, ensuring that control is responsive when it should be and unresponsive when it should be. While that sounds counterintuitive, it's important to create the depth required in a top-notch dribbling system.
- Depth is created through decision-making and risk-reward options that forces users to think about what they want to do with the ball in their hands.
FIRST LOOK: New NBA 2K14 screenshots featuring LeBron James
Posted by Scott Johnson under 2K Sports, Basketball, NBA 2K, PS3, XBOX 360 on Jul 02, 2013
New screenshots have surfaced for NBA 2K14 featuring LeBron James. Please note that these are current-gen screenshots, so don't expect anything too fancy. I can't point out any significant changes, maybe you can?
The Euroleague is coming to NBA 2K14
Posted by Scott Johnson under 2K Sports, Basketball, NBA 2K, PS3, XBOX 360 on Jul 02, 2013
Welcome the addition of the Euroleague in the upcoming NBA 2K14 game. 2K Sports has picked up an exclusive multi-year deal with 14 teams from the Turkish Airlines Euroleague. You'll also be able to use these squads to compete with NBA teams. Here are the teams that'll be available in the Euroleague:
- Alba Berlin
- Anadolu Efes Istanbul
- CSKA Moscow
- EA7 Emporio Armani Milano
- FC Barcelona
- Fenerbahçe Ülker Istanbul
- Laboral Kutxa Vitoria
- Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv
- Montepaschi Siena
- Olympiacos Piraeus
- Panathinaikos Athens
- Real Madrid
- Unicaja Málaga
- Zalgiris Kaunas
Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce in Brooklyn jerseys just looks weird
Posted by Scott Johnson under 2K Sports, Basketball, NBA 2K, PS3, XBOX 360 on Jun 28, 2013
Probably won't be any roster updates anytime soon, but here you go.
ROSTER UPDATE: NBA 2K13's final roster update of the season
Posted by Scott Johnson under 2K Sports, Basketball, NBA 2K, PS3, XBOX 360 on Jun 25, 2013
Now that the NBA season is over, the NBA 2K team has released their final roster update of the season, removing all of the injuries that plagued players throughout the 2012-13 season (Derrick Rose, Kobe, Westbrook, etc.). No players have had rating adjustments, nor are there any player additions, which is unfortunate. The Online Association mode final roster update should be coming soon.
FIRST LOOK: NBA 2K14′s next-gen reveal with LeBron James
Posted by Scott Johnson under 2K Sports, Basketball, NBA 2K, PS3, XBOX 360 on Jun 10, 2013
The spotlight was on NBA 2K14 to show off their footage after EA Sports showed off their stuff earlier today, and this is what they came out with. In my opinion, they kind of dropped the ball on this one. BTW check out LeBron, LOL.

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A HUGE yes - but only to the "older" stuff. I love classic Disney, classic Looney Tunes, Flintstones, Jetsons, Yogi Bear, Scooby Doo etc.
I own the 40-year Anniversary DVDs of Sesame Street and most of the 'special occasion" DVDs as well - Sesame Street Christmas, Sesame Street Visits the Met. Museum of Art, Big Bird Goes to China, Big Bird Goes to Japan, Follow That Bird, etc. I enjoy Arthur, and most of the PBS shows - I won't go out of my way to watch them, but if a child is watching them, they don't bother me. We were HUGE Blue's Clues fans too. Steve going away to college still makes me teary-eyed. Love Max and Ruby, Wonder Pets, Curious George, and Wild Kratts. Dora and Diego didn't bother me, and I LOVED Little Bear. I LOVE the older holiday specials - Rudolph, Frosty, Charlie Brown, the Grinch, and all the others I watched as a child. However, don't even get me started on the evils of what the Disney Channel has become - all that teen-y crap makes me ill - and I pretty much despise any cartoon created for the Cartoon network. I HATE SpongeBob too, but the kids can watch it in their own rooms, as long as I don't have to hear it. My kids watch mostly older cartoons - we have them all on DVD - or older TV shows on TVLand or The Hub or Nick at Night - Cosby Show, Happy Days, Full House, etc.
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Makes about 3 1/2 cups
- 1 1/2 ounces (1/2 cup packed) dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
- 1 cup boiling hot water
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- a 28- to 32-ounce can whole tomatoes with juice
In a small bowl soak dried tomatoes in boiling water 30 minutes and drain in a sieve over a bowl. Chop soaked tomatoes coarse.
While dried tomatoes are soaking, in a saucepan cook onion and garlic in butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add canned tomatoes with juice, stirring to break up tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer sauce, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
Purée sauce through the fine disk of a food mill or force it through a coarse sieve set over a bowl. Sauce may be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered.
my notes
- Calories16
- Carbohydrates2 g (1%)
- Fat1 g (1%)
- Protein0 g (1%)
- Saturated Fat1 g (3%)
- Sodium44 mg (2%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
- Fiber0 g (2%)
- Monounsaturated Fat0 g
- Cholesterol2 mg (1%)
recipe at a glance
type: Traditional, Sauce
main ingredients: Onion, Garlic, Tomato
cuisine: Italian
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Ugh, I love her and was sad to hear this. I'm actually watching Golden Girls right now. I'll miss her.
You might be wondering why I am posting it on the forums. The Golden Girls' "house" used to be part of the old Backlot Tour Residental Street. (I remember when I saw it when I was younger I flipped out because I saw where the ladies on TV lived! lol) The show is currently in reruns and is distributed by Disney-ABC Domestic Television.
It's sad to see her go. I loved the show and I sometimes watch it when there is nothing on. It makes me feel like a little kid again when I watch it and it makes me laugh because I can understand the humor since I am older.
R.I.P. Bea-We'll miss you
The story: `Golden Girls' star Bea Arthur dies at 86
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She will be missed. She lived some kinda life.
Some people are like Slinkies.
They aren't really good for anything,
but they still bring a smile to my face when I push them down a flight of stairs.
Friends are Gods way of apologizing to us for our families.
Saw this posted on Facebook. Couldn't believe how old she was - makes you realise how old those episodes of Golden Girls are and how they have stood the test of time. Very sad.
First Estelle Getty now Bea Arthur I hope Betty and Rue stay with us a little longer - The Golden Girls is on of my favorite TV shows.


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Love the Look! Kylie Jenner Stuns at 'Mirror Mirror' Premiere (PHOTOS)
Can Kylie Jenner BE anymore gorgeous? It's hard to tell!
The brunette beauty blew us all away in a simple yet elegant ensemble at the premiere of Mirror Mirror this Saturday. Sporting an off-the-shoulder silky top and black skirt, the young fashionista looked simply chic as she strutted down the red carpet with her equally stylish mom, Kris Jenner.
What surprises us even more is that Kylie actually caught an early flight out of Las Vegas, where she was celebrating her older bro Rob's birthday, for the Los Angeles premiere. How does Kylie manage to stay so stylish during hectic flights and Hollywood events? That's one beauty secret we're all dying to know!


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10 Reasons To Love Birthday Boy Laidback Luke
7. Started composing lyrics when he was 4-years-old. "Actually, the first thing I did as a kid was coming up with my own lyrics! My dad used to listen to the Shadows, which is a surf band that only did instrumentals. So as a 4-year-old kid I was always making up my own lyrics to it."
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Tonight the Phoenix Suns played an all around solid game at home against the Memphis Grizzlies. The unsung heroes were numerous. While our starters did what they normally do, the bench dwellers scrapped and clawed and fought for victory, Alvin Gentry's trust, and of course, more playing time.
If you didn't watch the game, the boxscore may be misleading. Trust me, Robin Lopez, Sebastian Telfair, Shannon Brown, and Hakim Warrick all deserve a nice round of golf claps. They held leads, played defense, and made the most of their time on the court as the starters got well earned rest.
Hang on Suns fans, we may be in for a real playoff push (knock on wood just in case, I tend to jinx things)
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Jared Dudley: 19 and 7
Marcin Gortat: 15 and 9
Steve Nash: 11 and 15
Grant Hill: 14 and 6
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By Amalia Graziani in DIY on Jul 03, 2013
In the relatively peaceful world of crafting, Design Wars is a rapidly expanding crochet design competition that is redefining the way artists engage with what they make.
If you haven't seen it yet, let us fill you in: Creator Salena Baca brings together a carefully selected group of crochet designers, each of whom are recognized for exceptional mastery in their craft, to compete in a series of challenges. She also features interviews with venerable designers in the crochet arena (think Mon Petit Violon, Twinkie Chan and Repeat Crafter Me), and there are giveaways too!
Now in its 4th cycle, Design Wars has garnered an impressive following in the crafting world, and Baca promises even more exciting features to come - including a spotlight on BUST co-founder and editor-in-chief Debbie Stoller!
The action begins this month, and the latest challengers have just been revealed. Stay tuned for upcoming news on the Design Wars website.
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November 2014 Meetings and Study Topics
November 4 – Five Mindfulness Trainings
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16 "For these things I weep; My eye, my eye overflows with water; Because the comforter, who should restore my life, Is far from me. My children are desolate Because the enemy prevailed." | 16 "This is why I weep and my eyes overflow with tears. No one is near to comfort me, no one to restore my spirit. My children are destitute because the enemy has prevailed." |
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There was a lot of reaction and (mostly) thoughtful commentary after I posted my response (The Heart of the Nautilus) to the new artwork on the pediment of the Cathedral of St. Paul in Boston.�Since then I've been in contact with the cathedral's gracious dean, the Very Rev. Jep Streit, who naturally doesn't share my opinion on this.
I've invited his deanship to post a response here on Clergy Family Confidential as a Guest Blogger. Although he's the first ever GB on my little slice of the internet, I've assured him this is a very prestigious honor. In all seriousness, I'm grateful for his willingness to engage on this issue and I appreciate the vulnerability of his position in opening himself and the cathedral community up to every art and ecclesiastical critic to ever stroll across Boston Common.
Guest Blogger: The Very Rev. Jep Streit
I very much appreciate the thoughtful critique Tim wrote in his blog about our new nautilus pediment. I love his list of what he seeks in a cathedral. �Amen� to that list.
I�m grateful for his generous offer to respond to his posting as a �guest blogger� on his site, which only underscores my appreciation of how he engenders reflection and discussion in a thoughtful way.
In our video the artist remarked that he wanted to create art for the pediment that was not �too religious,� which of course alarmed some people, as though he were articulating our new mission statement. Remember, he�s the artist, not the Dean. I simply thought he was trying to articulate, in his imperfect way, his experience of the Cathedral as a place with an expansive vision of God, �not just for Episcopals� as he put it, and so he attempted to create something that would be broadly inviting.
At St. Paul�s Cathedral we celebrate the Eucharist eight times a week, keep our church open all day for anyone to come in and pray, hold a weekly meditation group and have welcomed and fed hungry people every single Monday for thirty years. I don�t worry that we aren�t Christian enough.
I was a little surprised at how dismissive people seemed to be to the nautilus as a symbol of our faith. It may not be an immediately self-evident symbol, but neither was the cross when it first was used. I can imagine people wondering, �Why are they glorifying imperial Roman instruments of torture and execution?"
After two millennia the cross is now an unmistakable symbol of Christianity, it�s something everyone expects to see on a church. But isn�t God the One who surpasses our expectations, not� the One who just meets them? �Isaiah proclaimed, �Behold, I am doing a new thing.� Is it unfaithful to imagine a new symbol for our faith?� It may not be immediately clear exactly what a nautilus atop a cathedral means, but that ambiguity can invite thinking and conversation, much more than if we had done something less provocative, as evidenced by all the responses to Tim�s blog.
For the record, here is why I think a nautilus is an appropriate symbol for our faith:
Walking through the Common from Beacon Street tonight, I saw the Nautilus sculpture lit for the first time. It is thrilling, and one of the most redemptive architectural feats I have ever seen, bringing the building into new light and new light into the city.
I read about the inspiration of the Holmes poem, but I want to comment also (surely I am not the first) that the nautilus�s many �rooms� evoked John 14:2. As I read about the multi-faith �homes� provided by the Cathedral, not to mention room for the �homeless;� whose room has been on your porch for many years, the verse echoed in my mind. I am not Christian, but I am a great appreciator of this new and marvelous work.�
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So far, more than 128 million doses of flu vaccine have been distributed, Hamburg said, but not all the doses have been administered to people yet.
She said that people who already have the flu may also be experiencing local shortages of Tamiflu.
"We do anticipate intermittent, temporary shortages of the oral suspension form of Tamiflu -- the liquid version often prescribed for children -- for the remainder of the flu season. However, FDA is working with the manufacturer to increase supply," she said.
Flu season typically peaks in January or February but can extend as late as May. This flu season is turning out to be more severe than last year's.
Officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that 47 states were reporting widespread influenza activity, although flu case numbers were beginning to subside in some regions, especially in the Southeast, where the flu showed up first.
It's still not too late to get a flu shot to help protect yourself, Hamburg stressed. She noted that it takes about two weeks after vaccination for your body to develop an immune response to provide protection against the flu.
People who want to get vaccinated can visit flu.gov, click on the "Flu Vaccine Finder," enter their zip code and find a list of clinics, supermarkets, pharmacies and other flu vaccination locations in their neighborhoods.
But before you go to one of the locations, call ahead to confirm that they have the flu vaccine, Hamburg advised.
According to recommendations from the CDC, all adults and children who are at least 6 months old should receive a flu vaccination each year. The best time to get vaccinated is in the fall.
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text: 3rd Annual Laurel Art Festival - October 12th from 3:00 - 8:00 PM - Laurel Art Guild will have two stations with original art, prints, cards, and more. The festival is held at the Laurel Armory, 422 Montgomery Street, Laurel, Maryland. Come out and join the fun! Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea and the Arts - Generally held the first weekend in May. LAG's tent is normally located on the Mansion grounds behind the Carriage House. Artists paint landscapes, still life, or a figure from a live model dressed in Colonial costume. Join in the fun, there will be easels, paper and charcoal for all to use. We also have a canvas for the public to paint throughout the day. Last year's public painting will be available as a raffle item. Come take a chance to win the painting. For more on previous festivals click here. Workshops sponsored by LAG occur several times each year. A description of past workshops is provided at the links below. Up coming workshops are also described. Direct questions to Donna Aldridge at firstname.lastname@example.com . Plein Air Paint-outs organized by LAG members. During winter months we often enjoy paint-ins of still-life or models to keep those creative juices flowing. Questions regarding outdoor paintouts should be directed to Carol Leo at firstname.lastname@example.com . Past Paint-outs Exhibits and Outreach Events for LAG's members. Below are highlights from a few. Questions regarding our exhibits should be directed to Diane Shipley at email@example.com . |


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Sorry, Lee Pace, You Will Not Be In GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2
Eat some ice cream, drink some red wine, learn to value what you do have.
Eat some ice cream, drink some red wine, learn to value what you do have.
I hope he's playing Iron Man.
The actor dishes a bit on his X-MEN: APOCALYPSE costume.
Ryan Reynolds' dream comes true soon enough.
Olmos only counts with horseshoes and hand grenades.
Check out the little guy.
Hey, I think I can see Paul Rudd!
And it seems like we might know who's playing Luke Cage as well!
"It's chimichanga time," he said.
Evan sorts through the finer details for clues.
The endless lawsuit ends!
And her Howling Commando pals are included as well.
Steve Gerber fought Marvel in the courts, but eventually won in the comics.
You bet your ass there's a new Tyler Stout print.
Plus Bobbi Morse is coming to S.H.I.E.L.D. and more from the Marvel TV panel.
Finally, a show that's not Xenaphobic.
Villains galore! (Well, there are three of them.)
Or maybe it just feels that way.
The world's just not ready to respect this boy and his fat robot.
This movie continues to look incredible.
It's almost a party!
Didn't see that coming.
As opposed to the Crackle DAREDEVIL Show.
PROMETHEUS was well-written, right?
The international trailer for James Gunn's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY keeps things interesting.
Nice gun, better butt.
It is, predictably, awesome.
Let's not kid around about this.
Getting closer!
And he's a real cutie pie.
A nice trailer for what will likely be a very nice film.
One less reason to see the new SPIDER-MAN movie.
A super complicated commercial for a film that probably doesn't even have a script yet.
Don't read the article title if you're afraid of SPOILERS!
Artist Mike Mitchell's latest one-man show at the Mondo Gallery is absolutely jaw-dropping. PLUS: news on the Gallery's next show!
According to Joss Whedon, anyway.
Hesitant excitement abounds!
Evan spoke with mad scientists and found a different consensus.
You could do other things with them, but let's not kid each other.
She'll be Coulson's cellist lady friend.
Comic book artist Paolo Rivera delivers another old-school Cap treat.
Plus, some unknown Marvel movie. Maybe it's HOWARD THE DUCK.
With a little Hulkbuster thrown in for good measure.
Looking good, Mr. Soldier!
But who will he play?
If it were any other movie...
How to turn cinematic wardrobe into a Halloween costume.
And that Vision will be played by Paul Bettany.
Captain Esperanto saves the day!
April is getting closer and closer.
The stunning journey into the heart of a hero will have another chapter.
But does it matter?
Happy New Year, Marvel fans.
Finally! A Marvel villain with a monocle!
It looks mostly okay!
Marvel makes another exciting choice.
Have a great weekend, everybody!
We may not have a female superhero movie yet, but we do have a superhero movie that passes the Bechdel Test. Praise be!
Get ready to google Victoria Hand.
It looks like Marvel is grooming Brian Tyler to be their man, and ScoreKeeper approves.
They've created an initiative to empower girls interested in math and science.
Scarlett Johansson sheds some details.
In with the ant, out with the pirates.
Because most of us fear Spaders.
Oh, NOW it will be a big hit.
Answer: All the handsome.
Starring Tom Hiddleston as Loki!
The gang's all here.
The King of the Monsters rampaged through the panels of Marvel comic books.
BC reviews the new motion comic from Shout! Factory.
Plus, a bit of cool CAPTAIN AMERICA concept art.
Looks like Marvel located all the tea in China, after all.
She's a total gateway character, anyway.
Matt Singer reflects fondly on comics' ultimate question: what if?
BC reviews the Blu of CAPTAIN AMERICA (the other one).
This show will be badass.
You can all breath a sigh of relief.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
This guy is all about transparency. Sorta.
The Badass Sommelier reports on what can be found inside Iron Man's wine cellar.
Tony Stark don't need no Iron, Man.
Hulk non-reviews Marvel's latest.
Matt Singer talks mutable superhero deaths and Marvel and DC's work-for-hire policy.
Be a hero! (Quick, please confirm - you're a boy, right?)
Legit or not, it certainly looks cool.
They just keep coming.
It can't be a spoiler if it's in an ad, right?
WWE's Dave Bautista it is.
It will apparently be one of the greatest films ever made.
That's almost enough Iron Men for a scrimmage touch football game.
Matt Singer on the masochism of the comics fan and the ultimate masochist superhero, Spider-Man.
This movie just keeps piling on the goofy awesome.
Possibly making the title a spoiler for people sensitive to such things.
All three possible Drax the Destroyers could kill you with just one finger.


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For the benefit of people who are just starting trying to attract hummers, I hope the old hands who have lots of visitors will tell us how they *started*-- what they did that first succeeded --especially visitors from the first migration north. We would really appreciate some details about how to get those first ones to stop on their way north-- Where are you? What did you do? How long did it take to get your first one? Any periods that are lulls when no birds appear? What was blooming nearby when you got your first visitor? That sort of thing. I'm getting hummers in July as soon as the agastache start to bloom, but still struggling to find a way to attract any this early. Please help! |
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- Posted by donnalovesblue (My Page) on Sat, May 3, 14 at 12:15
Hi there....I have been feeding the hummers for many years here in east central MS. I don't have many hummer loving plants, but I can promise there is nothing like feeders! The more you hang, the more you'll attract. Don't purchase the fancy kinds...my preference is Perky Pet and First Nature. The First Nature brand has a plastic jar and easy to clean as the bottom pops off, but I really like the glass Perky Pet brand better for some reason. I have several PP feeders with 4 ports and perches and several with the continuous perch around it. My first visitor is usually around March 18-25....as the season progresses, I add more feeders and by the end of July, Aug., I will have a total of 12 feeders...and boy, that keeps me busy! During south migration, there will be a feeding frenzy and so much fun to watch. Never buy the commercial red nectar, but make your own from 4 cups water to 1 cup sugar. I don't boil mine, but simmer a minute for the sugar to melt, put in the fridge and let come to room temp for immediate use. Good luck and hope you get lots of these little jewels! |
Do you have any azaleas? Their early bloom time is sure to attract hummingbirds. But I start putting a feeder out even before the azaleas bloom. I'll fill just one feeder about half way so that there's not so much waste if they don't discover it right away. Do you have a good feeder? Do you know how to make your own sugar water? The more feeders that you put out, the more birds you'll have. I never use any more than two, because I hate the overcrowding. They also visit my angelonia, calibrachoa, and lantana. |
I was told by an old timer to put my feeders out in April when the hummers are claiming territory. I put red ribbons on the feeders and it worked like a charm. |
- Posted by donnalovesblue (My Page) on Sat, May 3, 14 at 17:29
Well, I happen to love the overcrowding! Hehe! In August and Sept., I refer to it as the war zone! There will be hundreds flitting around and it really is a sight to see. Then I start complaining about the work involved in making nectar, cleaning and refilling the feeders! But I do it every season! At some point when there are about 5 feeders up, there will be one or two males who are bullies and very territorial....appears they want all the feeders to themselves! My feeders have the red bottoms and tops, so no ribbon is necessary! Currently, I have three feeders up and about 5 visitors as best I can tell. |
You can google a migration map to let you know when the first visitors come to your area. Ours start in March and end in Sept. I have a feeder with big red flowers on it with yellow bee guard centers. My hummers love my fire cracker plant, golden dew drop flowers and my tiny red salvia blossoms. There are alot of flowers that attract them. Just google it. |
Every spring, i put out a hanging basket of fuchsia, and a hummingbird feeder, on a double sheperd's hook. I think it helps to have something in bloom, plus the feeder. The established plants in the landscape are really slow coming into bloom this spring. |
- Posted by DebraV 6 TX Panhandle (email@example.com) on Sun, May 4, 14 at 12:26
mehitabel, I think they are trying to tell us that no matter what we plant, if it isn't blooming yet, we need feeders. I bought some at walmart, got the fout dollar one, then went back two weeks later and upgraded a bit. One cup of sugar a week and $15.00 for feeders is worth it to me, I know the only one I had was because of the bright red and pink windsock I have and also some red streamers I made from fushia/red construction tape on some trees. Plus it gives you something to look at instead of watching your plants, waiting for them to bloom. It's like waiting for the pot to boil! LOL Several people have stated that even with some plants blooming, they still go for the feeders. Try it if you care to, I hope you won't be disappointed if you do. Debra |
Yes, I think so, too, Debra. Thing is, I have the feeders up but no one is coming yet. Last year I put feeders up in July and got takers right away. This year I was so sure I would get some earlier than that. But you're right, we just have to keep the feeders going and wait. As you say, it doesn't cost uch. I'm sure they're out there and sneaking a sip or two while I'm not looking :) I'll have to try the red windsock and tape. |
Thanks to everyone who posted. It was interesting to see the agreement that hanging feeders is the key to getting regular visitors. I'm sure flowers wave them down and get them to at least pause as they zoom by, but I can see how a steady source of food that never varies is like a miracle to them. I'll keep my feeders out no matter what. |
- Posted by robert1971 7a OK (My Page) on Mon, May 5, 14 at 15:08
I never use feeders, only plants. This has been an awesome weekend for hummingbird action! We've had a male in our yard every day including this morning. The main draws have been red honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) and our 'Goldflame' honeysuckle (which I like since it has a scent!). He's also been feeding from the red heucheras and Salvia coccineas and I finally saw him on the Bouvardia ternifolia I got from Logee's! Apparently at one point he got mad at me since he wanted to feed on the salvias and I was in his way. I heard the loud chirps they make. Laugh. Still considering putting up a feeder but so far it looks like the plants are doing all the work just fine. :) Good luck! -Robert |
- Posted by DebraV 6 TX Panhandle (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Mon, May 5, 14 at 16:24
That's great Robert, I am surprised you have all of that blooming already. My salvia's are doing nothing at the moment, but I have a lot of part sun beds they are planted in, as the days get longer I hope they start blooming. I grow a lot of Heuchera, what variety is your red that they are feeding from? I love to hear this, I only have a purple that is bloomig now. I planted 3 Rave On, but they were starters, so probably won't bloom this year. I haven't heard the chirps in over 20 years, can't wait... Debra |
- Posted by robert1971 7a OK (My Page) on Mon, May 5, 14 at 17:37
Thanks, Debra! The reason I've so many blooms is because I'm a total cheater. Laugh. I hope you hear lots of chirps this year! -Robert |
- Posted by DebraV 6 TX Panhandle (email@example.com) on Mon, May 5, 14 at 19:08
Oh Robert, Let's call it 'Instant Gratification' instead of Cheating... LOL Kuddo's to you for your Firefly and Salvia score. I must get out more! The seed thing, can either be so gratifying or frustrating. Good luck with your salvia seeds. I did have a 100% germination on my Cardinal Climber this week, that was great! Debra |
- Posted by robert1971 7a OK (My Page) on Fri, May 9, 14 at 15:50
Debra, Instant gratification rocks! :) I thought of you since I've been starting Cardinal Climber seeds in a moist paper towel. Looks like most of mine are also sprouting! Guess that's more work for me. Now I gotta plant them! Laugh. -Robert |
- Posted by DebraV 6 TX Panhandle (email@example.com) on Fri, May 9, 14 at 16:17
Robert, That is great, I tried winter sowing them but it did not work, so I soaked them over night, really almost two days, and they germinated in about 6 days, it was great, now I am soaking everything. And yes, now I have to plant it, everyplace I have a bare spot on my wire fencing! I had 10 packages of seeds I had not planted. I will let you know how I do... Never could get my Carillo Red Penstemon to sprout, really wanted some as I don't have many small things for my border. I have the cutest little hummer/buzzer hanging around but no chirps from it yet, I guess it's happy! |
- Posted by robert1971 7a OK (My Page) on Fri, May 9, 14 at 16:25
Haha! That's awesome! You just have to stand in front of its favorite flowers. Then I'm sure it will chirp and buzz you. Laugh. I saw some awesome red penstemons at a local nursery (can't remember the variety) but they wanted 5 bucks a pop for a small plant. Might go back but it sure is cheaper to start things from seeds! :) -Robert |
Robert, sorry I missed your post about your awesome weekend hummingbird party. That red honeysuckly is like waving a flag for them, STOP HERE! Glad you finally got to see them for yourself. I saw one tonight. Going to starty a new thread for it. |
- Posted by DebraV 6 TX Panhandle (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Fri, May 9, 14 at 22:05
Robert, 5 bucks for instant gratification, or 3 months trying to start from seed, Oh my, what dilemma, I know, not laughing! If I am actually looking at it in the nursery, as opposed to looking to order it, it is in my basket. At least one, though I do like to buy in threes unless it is ridiculously expensive. I hope it is still there when you go back.. Go back..... Debra |
- Posted by ferngully_ 5 (My Page) on Mon, Jun 2, 14 at 16:10
So great reading these :) I agree with Donna about the cheap feeders. I had originally bought two beautiful mosaic hummingbird feeders from a local flower shoppe, they were blue & purple & had red flowers on them where the hummers would feed from... but I did not see a single hummingbird. Went back to Dollar Tree and bought a couple red plastic ones for $4, filled them with nectar and BOOM! That day had hummers on the cheap feeders. They still ignore the mosaic feeders. I have nothing blooming yet for them except a few flowers or two on the buddleia so far. To second someone else's comment, I get the feeders out early... late April/early May. Also, It seems they prefer my homemade nectar as opposed to the red store-bought stuff as well. Just one part sugar, four parts water, bring to a boil. :) |
- Posted by glad2garden 5, Chicopee, Mass (My Page) on Fri, Jun 20, 14 at 5:30
I agree about putting the feeders out early. I put mine out the first or second week of May. The plants that attract them the most are the honeysuckle, weigela, penstemons and black and blue salvia. They love that salvia! Here's a pic of Red Riding Hood Penstemon. |
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Medical Art MSc
Why Dundee
Medical art encompasses a wide range of applications from patient communication and information to medical teaching and training. It is also used by the pharmaceutical industry to aid in explanation of their products and by television companies in the production of documentaries.
This highly innovative one-year taught Masters course employs highly specialised tutors from scientific backgrounds alongside experienced medical art supervisors.
Why study Medical Art at Dundee?
Medical Art is the depiction of anatomy, medical science, pathology and surgery. This may include medical images, models or animations for use in education, advertising, marketing and publishing, conceptual work in relation to research, education and publishing and two or three-dimensional visualisation for the training of specific medical professionals.
Medical and forensic artists require technical and conceptual art skills alongside comprehensive medical and anatomical knowledge.
What's so good about studying Medical Art at Dundee?
You will benefit from the facilities of a well-established art college, whilst appreciating the newly-refurbished laboratories, a dedicated library and access to human material in a modern medical science environment.
Short term internships in forensic and medical institutes throughout the world will be offered to selected students following graduation. Internship institutes offer these internships based on the reputation of the course and its tutors and include the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), USA; the Turkish Police Forensic Laboratory, Ankara and Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.
Who should study this course?
This course will benefit artists with specific interests in the medical and forensic applications of visual art.
It will also provide a postgraduate qualification for police artists, and medical artists working in the NHS, who are seeking validation or further specialisation of existing skills to conform with medico-legal procedures and for registration with relevant professional bodies.
What You'll Study
The course is delivered using traditional methods including lectures, practical studio sessions and small group discussions with an encouragement into debate and theoretical solutions to current problems.
Students on both Forensic Art and Medical Art MSc's share joint modules with increasing specialisation. Students may carry out their semester three Dissertation module either at the University or from a working environment or placement.
The course is delivered using traditional methods including lectures, practical studio sessions and small group discussions with an encouragement into debate and theoretical solutions to current problems.
Medical Art students study:
Semester 1 (60 credits)
- Anatomy - Head and Neck
- Anatomy - Post Cranial
- Life Art
- Digital Media Practice
- Research Training
Semester 2 (60 credits)
- Medical Art 1 - Pathology
- Medical Art 2 - Surgical
Semester 3 (60 credits) - dissertation resulting from a research project undertaken either at the university or as a placement.
On successful completion of Semesters 1 and 2 there is an exit award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Art.
Anatomy modules will be assessed by spot-tests and practical examinations and coursework. Medico-legal ethics will be assessed by both a written exam and coursework. All other modules will be assessed by coursework.
This programme aims to provide professional vocational training to underpin your first degree, so that you can enter employment at the leading edge of your discipline. Career opportunities in medical art are varied and will depend on individual background and interests.
In medical art potential careers exist in the NHS as well as industry. Medical art and visualisation is a rapidly changing and broad discipline. Possible careers include:
- NHS medical illustration departments producing patient information and illustration services for staff
- 3D model making (including clinical/surgical skills trainers) companies
- Digital art and animation studios
- Publishing houses
- Illustration studios
- Medico-legal artwork
- Freelance illustration and fine art applications
- Special effects and the media/film world
- Academia – teaching or research
- PhD research
Entry Requirements
Year of Entry: 2015
Entry Requirements: First or upper second class honours degree in Art/Design or related medical/anatomical science. All applicants must provide evidence of artwork, in the form of a portfolio on CD, which you should submit with your application. Relevant professional experience will be taken into account if you have no graduate qualifications.
EU and International students visit our EU and International webpages for entry requirements tailored to your home country.
English Language Requirement
IELTS of 6.5 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English.
Please check our English language requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English language courses.
English Language Pre-Sessional Programmes
We offer Pre-Sessional programmes throughout the year and Foundation Programme(s) for both undergraduate and postgraduate students which start at the beginning of the academic year. These programmes are all designed to prepare you for university study in the UK when you have not yet met the language requirements for direct entry onto a degree programme. Successful completion of these programmes guarantees progression to various degrees at the University of Dundee as long as you hold a relevant offer.
The 30 week (one Academic Year) Foundation Programme(s) allow applicants who have not met our typical academic entry requirements, and require additional English Language support by up to 1.0 IELTS, to gain the necessary qualifications to enter the University of Dundee degree programmes in the following year.
The 24 week Pre-Sessional programme (March – August) provides additional English Language tuition for students who do not meet our minimum English Language requirements by up to 1.0 IELTS and the 10 week Pre-Sessional programme (June – August) (October – December) provides specialist English Language tuition for students who are 0.5 IELTS below the requirement for their degree programme.
Fees & Funding
There have been many changes to the arrangements for funding students entering higher education in recent years, yet a degree from the University of Dundee, with its high rate of employment success, remains a cost-effective option.
The fees you pay will depend on your fee status. Your fee status is determined by us using the information you provide on your application. Find out more about fee status.
Fee category | Fees for students starting 2015/16 |
Scottish students | £8,200 per year of study |
Rest of UK students | £8,200 per year of study |
EU students | £8,200 per year of study |
Overseas students (non-EU) | £15,950 per year of study See our scholarships for international applicants |
Your Application
Please read the Postgraduate "How to Apply" section for information on how to upload relevant documents to UKPASS before proceeding with your application.
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Course Contact
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Curried Sweet Potatoes
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Dried apricots, raisins and curry powder make unusual but delectable partners for sweet potatoes in this old-style Southern recipe. Try it with roasted pork tenderloin, turkey or chicken.
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Calories | 287 |
Total Fat | 2g |
Saturated Fat | 0 |
Cholesterol | 0 |
Sodium | 306mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 66g |
Dietary Fiber | -- |
Sugars | -- |
Protein | 4g |
Calcium | 0 |
Serves: 10
Total Time: 45 min
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- 4.5 pound(s) sweet potatoes, (8 or 9 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon(s) salt, plus more to taste
- 1 cup(s) dried apricots, (3 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch slivers
- 1/2 cup(s) raisins
- 1 cup(s) boiling water
- 1 tablespoon(s) canola oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoon(s) curry powder
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, until tender but not mushy, 8 to 12 minutes. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, combine apricots, raisins and boiling water in a small bowl; let sit until plumped, about 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add curry powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the cooked sweet potatoes, apricots, raisins and the fruit-soaking liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Stir gently over medium-low heat until warmed through.
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Fail patch is fail.
this is a new record of shortest notes evar!!
Out of all the patches ever released, none of them have dissapointed me more then this one riot, I used to always look forward to the days late at night when notes get released and i get to squeek and giggle with joy as i read each champion change in detail and reminisce, discuss and ponder with my self how the many changes will change champions i enjoy playing, the meta and the game in general. I'm very very deeply disappointed riot. Some sort of explanation should(must) be released explaining why there are no changes AT ALL. EDIT: And now they changed the title from "Release Notes" to "Orianna Notes" Lol.. And why are kids downvoting me? The main thread is already downvoted so the majority of Lol players agree with me, deal with it.
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So uh, I guess we're not going to see screenshots of the new skins huh.
Come on guys. Downvoting? Seriously? We got 2 new skins and our patch last week, when its supposed to come out. Greedy ****ers
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A pretty women's hoodie with an undulating lace pattern and flattering waist shaping. The scalloped front is closed with hooks and eyes. Knit in the round to armholes.CORRECTION: Sleeves
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Magliamammina - it says just above the group of photographs that it is "knit in the round to the armholes". I suspect that what they mean is that it is knitted in one piece.
Emily912, No cardigan can be knit in the round...it is open. Not sure why you thought this was???
Unless this sweater has a magical invisible steek there's no way it was knit "in the round to the armholes".
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Additional Data Could Help State and Local Elections Officials Maintain Accurate Voter Registration Lists
GAO-05-478: Published: Jun 10, 2005. Publicly Released: Jun 23, 2005.
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Reports of ineligible persons registering to vote raised concerns about state processes for verifying voter registration lists. States base voter eligibility generally on the voter's age, U.S. citizenship, mental competence, and felon status. Although states run elections, Congress has authority to affect the administration of elections. The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) sets a deadline for states to have a statewide voter registration list and list verification procedures. For this report, GAO selected seven states (AZ, CA, MI, NY, TX, VA, and WI) to represent a range of characteristics relevant to voter registrations, such as whether a statewide voter list existed prior to HAVA. This report discusses how these states verify voter registration eligibility; the challenges they face in maintaining accurate voter lists; the progress toward implementing HAVA registration requirements; and identifies federal data sources that might be used to help verify voter registration eligibility.
The methods used in seven selected states to verify voter eligibility and ensure accuracy of voter registration lists were varied and include relying on registrant self attestation, return mailings, and checking against lists of felony convictions or deceased individuals. Election officials from the selected states described some challenges that may be resolved when HAVA is fully implemented, such as reducing duplicates within the state. Other challenges--identifying duplicate registrations in other states or having insufficient information to match other data sources with voter registration lists--may continue to be issues. The seven states are in different phases of implementing HAVA statewide voter registration lists and eligibility verification requirements. Arizona implemented its statewide voter list by the January 1, 2004, deadline, and the other six states applied for a January 1, 2006, waiver. Of those six states, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin awarded contracts to develop new voter lists that are designed to address HAVA requirements. Michigan has had a statewide list since 1998, and officials believe it is near HAVA compliant. California election officials are still considering how to meet these HAVA requirements, and in New York, legislation was passed in May 2005 to create the state voter registration lists. Federal data sources have the potential to help state election officials identify registrants who may be convicted felons or non-citizens. While the potential number identified may be small, an election can be decided by a few votes. Regarding felons, U.S. Attorneys are required to notify state election officials of federal felony convictions, but the information was not always easy for election officials to interpret or complete. Federal jury services generally do not now, but might feasibly be able to notify elections officials when potential jurors drawn from local voter registration lists claim to be non-citizens.
Recommendations for Executive Action
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: According to information provided by a Department of Justice official, in April 2008 the Executive Office for United States Attorneys set forth a requirement for all U.S. Attorneys Offices to use a newly-created customized report to notify state election offices at the end of each calendar quarter about the defendants convicted in the districts. The new electronic system allows each office to electronically pull defendant conviction information out of the existing case management system into a quarterly report. The offices are required to send this report to state election offices within 30 calendar days of the end of each quarter.
Recommendation: To assist state election officials in identifying individuals on voter registration lists who may be ineligible to vote because of their felon or non-citizen status, the Attorney General should direct the U.S. Attorneys to provide information on felony convictions in U.S. district courts in a more standardized format to make it easier for election officials to interpret the conviction information, such as the length of the sentence, and to help ensure information on felons is complete and timely.
Agency Affected: Department of Justice
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: According to information provided by an official of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AOUSC), on Aug. 11, 2005, a memo to District courts advised them that the AOUSC would work with the Jury Management System (JMS) vendor to develop a routine that would generate a report over a specified date range listing potential jurors who indicated on the juror questionnaire that they are not citizens. In Sept. 2005, AOUSC provided sample language for district court jury plans for notifying state officials of such potential jurors. In Nov. 2006, version 6.0 of the JMS was released to the courts that could produce a "non-citizen" report. In March 2008, version 6.0.1 of the JMS was released. It included a new data field that enabled the courts to produce a report that showed those prospective jurors whose names came from the voter rolls and who indicated that they were non-citizens.
Recommendation: To assist state election officials in identifying individuals on voter registration lists who may be ineligible to vote because of their felon or non-citizen status, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts should determine the feasibility and steps necessary to implement a requirement that U.S. district court jury administrators provide notice to state election officials of potential jurors who identify themselves as non-citizens on their jury qualification questionnaire.
Agency Affected: Administrative Office of the United States Courts
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