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It's been two years since the world ended. Two years since the dead rose and the plague of ex-humanity decimated mankind. For most of that time, the superhero called St. George, formerly known to the world as the Mighty Dragon, has protected the people of Los Angeles at their film-studio-turned-fortress, The Mount. Together with his fellow heroes - Cerberus, Zzzap, and Stealth - he's tried to give the survivors hope and something like a real life. But the swollen population of The Mount is becoming harder and harder to sustain, and the heroes are feeling the pressure.
Hope arrives in the form of a United States Army battalion, based in a complex a few hundred miles away in Arizona. This is not just any base, however. The men and women of Project Krypton are super-soldiers, designed and created before the outbreak to be better, stronger, and faster than normal humans. They want the heroes and all the people of The Mount to rejoin America and have normal lives again.
But can the military be trusted? And is there even a country left to rejoin? There is a secret at the heart of Project Krypton, and those behind it have an awesome power that will help them keep that secret hidden. The power of Freedom.
BONUS SHORT STORY: Ex-Patriots includes "Codependent", one of four interlocking stories from The Junkie Quatrain by Peter Clines.
Apocalypse now: Also listen to the first book, Ex-Heroes.
©2011 Peter Clines (P)2011 Audible, Inc.
"Anyone who says there's nothing new in the world of zombie fiction hasn't read Peter Clines. Ex-Patriots is even better than its predecessor. This is a series that's going places." (Mira Grant, author of Feed and Deadline)
"Best worst book ever!"
This sequel is great. Throughout the book they even point out how cliche this plot line is, but that doesn't matter; the character interaction, the witty build up of jokes, and the just freaky nature of ex's, compel you to listen to more. By the end you are rooting for the heroes and drooling for more, hoping Clines makes this into a Trilogy, if not more. The separation of readers, while in most books breaks up the flow, in this book, really helps drive the character development, and I applaud the talent for being able to do so. If you like comic book heroes, buy this, and the first book and take a listen, you wont be disappointed.
Indiscriminate Reader
"The superheroes+zombies mashup gets a little bette"
This is definitely popcorn entertainment. Superheroes + zombies: it's a novelized comic book, and it reads like one. I thought the first book (Ex-Heroes) was pretty cheesy and mediocre if enjoyable. The second book is also cheesy, maybe just a notch above mediocre. Clines's writing has improved in this sequel, and it particularly shows in the plotting. Instead of a dumb boss fight with a predictable conclusion at the end, there are several fairly clever (if very much conforming to standard superhero tropes) twists, some of which made things that initially had me rolling my eyes suddenly become more credible. The battle at the end is more complex and has more factions and is left a little bit inconclusive (well, in typical genre fashion, you can't ever have a villain decisively killed).
In Ex-Heroes, we were introduced to a gang of superheroes who were defending "The Mount," a fortress inside what was once Paramount Studios in Hollywood, where human survivors have barricaded themselves against the zombie hordes that have overrun the world. In this second book in what is obviously meant to be an ongoing series, we're introduced to a group of "super soldiers" who were engineered by the U.S. Army just before everything went to apocalypse. Led by "Captain Freedom" (yeah, yeah), they discover the Mount when they fly a predator drone overhead. The heroes send out Zzzap, their energy form hero, and soon the superheroes are meeting the super-soldiers, there is the obligatory initial misunderstanding leading to a completely unnecessary hero battle, followed by the two groups deciding to join together, followed by the discovery of sinister secrets, a hidden bad guy, a returning foe, and more "killing dead zombie celebrity" jokes.
I gave the first book 3 stars; I give this one 3.5. I don't think Peter Clines is going to be putting out anything really fantastically well-written or brilliant, but although falling a bit below my usual quality threshold for series I want to keep following, I have enjoyed both books enough that I will probably snap up the next book when it's released. This is very much hardcore zombie-superhero-nerd fantasy, but if that hits your sweet spot, take the time to enjoy the unabashed enthusiastic genre love here.
Very good voice acting here, and with such a large cast, I appreciated having male and female voices to handle different characters.
"Great Book"
This is easily a top 10 book. Very interesting concept and well defined characters. You are suddenly immersed into a world that is teaming with Super Hero's and Zombies.
The flow of the story and the character development. At times you don't know which side to cheer for.
They really enhance the experience. The good characters are really good and the bad characters are really bad, but you can relate to all of them.
"Even better than the first one."
I most enjoyed that the world Peter Clines has created seems like a real world with superheroes instead of a comic book world. The dangers of the main characters are exciting and it keeps you on the edge of your headphones to see how it all plays out.
Peter Clines does an excellent job with his transitions between the current timeline and the flashbacks to not only accentuate the drama but it helps with revealing surprises in a very timely manner.
The Mighty Dragon, Stealth, and Sergeant Freedom were my favorite characters.
The end of the world was just the beginning.
"Another great book for zombie fans."
Absolutely. Although some of the plot was a little far-fetched with super heros AND a zombie appocolypse but it certainly made for an interesting twist in the story. The character parts are all well narrated. This bookcontains an especially good cast of narrators.
It goes along with Ex-Heros which was a great listen as well. I'd compare it to Day by Day Armageddon and Beyond Excile, which is the sequel to Day by Day.
Definetely Stealth, narrated by Khristine Hvam. Stealth is a great character and Khristine absolutely does her justice, along with all the other female parts. But St. George isn't bad either. Jay Snyder has a wonderful story-telling voice. I could listen to him for hours. Let's not forget to mention Khristine's Cerberous character. I loved that a woman actually played an armored warrior, where it's usually the man who fulfills this role.
Zombies verses the new Apocoliptic Super Heros
I know way to much about nothing.......
"Worth the Credit"
I actually enjoyed the second book much more than the first. I thought the concept of super heroes and zombies a little different, but somehow this author managed to bring it all together. Not for everyone, however if you are into the zombie genre I would be that you'll at least enjoy that part of the story line.
Fantasy/Sci-Fi Fan
"Super soldiers enter the post-apocalyptic fray."
Peter Clines does an excellent job picking up the story 2 years after the events of Ex-Heroes and introduces a new ingredient to his post-apocalyptic world: the super soldier. Of course little goes smoothly in a world full of zombies, super heroes, super villains, and now super soldiers.
When the military reaches out to the survivors at the Mount, Stealth and St. George are faced with some difficult decisions to make regarding the society they have worked so hard to build and protect. The inhabitants of the Mount never really planned for the option of being re-integrated into society and some question the validity of these government representatives. Others are eager for things to change and see this as a way to make that happen. The story moves forward at a rapid pace and the book flies by faster than Zzzap on a scouting mission.
That is until it ends all too quickly. I enjoyed most of the story but didn't feel a real sense of closure at the end. I wanted more of the threads that were started to be tied off but I guess I will just have to wait for the next book. The third book is slated to come out in 2013 and Peter Clines has begun to work on the 4th, so there will be more comic style fun to enjoy in the future.
There are actually 4 narrators of this book and they all do an excellent job. Although not listed by Audible, Mark Boyett is one of the additional narrators along with Elizabeth Rogers.
If you enjoyed Ex-Heroes then this is more of the same. This is an action packed book worth listening to but don't expect it all to be tied up for you neatly at the end.
I have an eclectic taste in books. I move from Jodi Picoult to Gillian Flynn. From Ken Kesey to Janet Evanovich. If it is good, I'll read it
"Peter Clines turns in another zombie classic"
Entertaining, Engaging, Energetic
Stealth. She's sexy cool.,beautiful, smart, and pragmatic ... just the way I like my heroines!
Listening to the narration is like hooking cable wires to your brain and having the images projected directly into your head. Jay Snyder and Khristine Hvam immerse you in this story like very few narrators can.
"Awesome Writing, Awesome Reading"
It has a comic-book feel, and flows really nicely. There is only detail where it needs to be, so there is no overly flowery language. Since the reading is light, it has replay value.
I really DO hope they make a film from this, it's such a unique concept done well.
If there were 10 of these books, I'd buy all of them right now. I only hope Clines continues to maintain the quality and pace of the first two books.
Who would have ever thought of putting Comicbook heroes against zombies, and it actually working? Honestly, I thought it was a dumb idea, until I saw all the reviews. I'm SO glad I gave the first book a chance. I bought the second, after listening to only 30 minutes of the first.
Sleeplady: lover of dogs, zombies and superheroes.
"A must read for any lover of comics and zombies"
How could I not love a book that combines Superheroes and Zombies?!! This book has strong characters, an interesting plot and is well written. The narrator has a pleasant voice and delivery. I very worthwhile read. **Note**This book is a sequel to Ex-Heros and I think if you haven't read/listened to that first you may not get the full effect of the book.
"Quite nice"
In my opinion the story isn't as interesting as in the prequel (Ex-Heroes). The recipe is the pretty much same, though a new element of power is introduced. If you liked the first one, you'll like this one too. The mix of superheroes, zombies and the third element works very well, at least if you like me enjoy these things in general.
Once again the narrators are doing a great job.
At the end there's a standalone short story by the author which I really enjoyed. The take on zombies was quite interesting.
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Conscious Living Workshop
Free Your Voice
Open Body Through Open Sound
Friday, Feb 14, 2014, 4:00 PM
Sunday, Feb 16, 2014, 5:30 PM (All times are local to the event.)
- Presenters
- (a) Silvia Nakkach, Barbara Voinar
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101 San Antonio Rd
Petaluma CA 94952
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Experience the magic as your voice connects you to your true energetic and emotional nature. Feel music clearing and opening energetic channels, becoming a gateway for divination and love.
This workshop will refine the singing voice through yogic and shamanic practices, integrating the rejuvenating power of sound and chanting, gentle yoga and mindfulness. Free from conditioning, the voice soars, listens, receives, and releases healing frequencies and songs—the body lovingly coaxed to release tension, open the breath, and experience openness and radiance.
Through the guidance of these exceptional teachers, you will develop your spiritual practice of the yoga of the voice and gain a repertoire of chants to use in your sessions.
Ancient sound and voice healing practices will be offered daily at sunrise.
This workshop is for musicians, spiritual seekers, sound and music healers, music therapists, psychotherapists, yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, and singers.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO AN INTERVIEW with Silvia Nakkach and Tami Simon (Sounds True).
"…Her talent makes for music that at times recalls the 'mystical minimalism' of modern composers like Arvo Part, at other times ranges from Latin and Indian sonorities, but always feels ambitious… and could probably hold a tough New York club audience spellbound." ~ Jon Spayde, UTNE READER
"Nakkach is a master teacher that brings the discipline of a classicist and the poetic imagination of the indigenous wisdom to her unique approach, which challenge students to sing and create music beyond cultural boundaries, incorporating profound changes into their lives." ~ Bonnie Lowen, PhD, Music Professor, student of the Vox Mundi Programs
Silvia Nakkach, MA, MMT
Silvia Nakkach, pioneer in sound healing, is an award-winning composer, former music psychotherapist, author, and recording artist. On the faculty of CIIS, she is also founding director of Vox Mundi School of Voice. www.voxmundiproject.com
"I have never met a teacher who has more profoundly changed my life. With her breadth of cross-cultural wisdom, depth of insight, graceful humor, collaborative inquiry, integrity, and compassionate mindfulness, Silvia shares a tapestry of tools that will profoundly transform you and bring any group into collective resonance. She is an awe-inspiring master, mystic, and mentor who invites you to be re-enchanted, empowered, and set free!" ~ Jason K. Norris, Lucid Drum
Barbara Voinar
Barbara Voinar is a yoga teacher of extraordinary depth, integrating Siddha, Iyengar, Anusara yoga and Tibetan Buddhism. Through her love of chanting and meditation, she has collaborated with many gifted teachers. www.barbaravoinar.net
"Barbara Voinar's approach to yoga is essential, pure, and complete. Each session becomes a direct experience involving every dimension of a transformative practice: the physical, the mental, and the subtle. It took me 30 uninterrupted years as a yoga practitioner to find a teacher with that level of refinement. Throughout the practice, her gentle voice takes you from simple breathing to advanced postures effortlessly, as your consciousness journeys from earth to heaven. This is serious bliss!" ~ Silvia Nakkach, MA, MMT, musician and educator
With Musical Accompaniment by Jason K. Norris, PhD(c)
Jason is a life-long musician, recording artist, researcher of consciousness, and dream worker who specializes in "rhythm psychology" and "sonic mysticism." He is also a doctoral candidate at CIIS. www.luciddrum.com
"So centering and sensitive, the gentle grooves made of shakers and metal drums are a perfect accompaniment for the voice or any other instrument. The beauty of this sound journey is that it awakens your musical life to the power of participation, and is open to all levels of listening. Jason is a master of entrainment, and... offers us both the time and the steady pulse to transcend all conditions and listen to the creative-self we're born with." ~ Silvia Nakkach, MA, MMT, musician and educator
The weekend workshop fee includes the program and 6 freshly prepared meals.
- $295 EarlyBird Fee through Jan. 27, 2014
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The Painted Drum
The Painted Drum (Paperback)
While appraising the estate of a New Hampshire family descended from a North Dakota Indian agent, Faye Travers is startled to discover a rare moose skin and cedar drum fashioned long ago by an Ojibwe artisan. And so begins an illuminating journey both backward and forward in time, following the strange passage of a powerful yet delicate instrument, and revealing the extraordinary lives it has touched and defined.
Compelling and unforgettable, Louise Erdrich's Painted Drum explores the often fraught relationship between mothers and daughters, the strength of family, and the intricate rhythms of grief with all the grace, wit, and startling beauty that characterizes this acclaimed author's finest work.
About the Author
Louise Erdrich lives with her family in Minnesota and is the owner of Birchbark Books, an independent bookstore. Ms. Erdrich is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, and this storywhich will, in the end, span one hundred years in the life of an Ojibwe womanwas inspired when Ms. Erdrich and her mother, Rita Gourneau Erdrich, were researching their own family history. Chickadee begins a new part of the story that started with The Birchbark House, a National Book Award finalist; The Game of Silence, winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction; and the acclaimed The Porcupine Year.
Ms. Erdrich is also the bestselling author of many critically acclaimed novels for adults, including the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Plague of Doves and National Book Award finalist The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse. She is also the author of the picture book Grandmother's Pigeon, illustrated by Jim LaMarche.
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My Claimed Bishies:
Chihaya Kisaragi - Chihaya Ayase
My Claimed Anime Songs:
Sign - Promise - Alicemagic - BravBlue
So I've started watching Oreshura...and lol I love this already. xD Its my dream set up for a harem almost....It'll probably sit at a close second to the world god only knows in terms of my favorite harem anime. <3...
Amnesia 0/?
THese are sadly the only two that I will end up forcing myself to watch...I'm not sure about much others.
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Such a sexy song. Urgh.
Sailor Moon (Both the English episodes and the Japanese ones)
i'm fairly new to the anime world....The only other anime i've seen is Pokemon, I did see sailor moon as a child though..english ones of course. Thanks to youtube i'm now at the last season featuring chibi chibi who is flipping adorable.. :3
Accel World (Re-watching) - 10/24
Ai Mai Mi - 1/-
Chihayafuru - 11/25
Fairy Tail - 35/-
Fruits Basket - 8/26
Hetalia Axis Powers - 16/52
Inferno Cop - 2/-
Jigoku Shoujo - 2/26
K-On!! - 8/26
Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? - 4/12
Little Busters! - 12/26
Rosario + Vampire Capu2 - 3/13
Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo - 12/24
Soul Eater - 24/51
Spice and Wolf II - 3/12
The World God Only Knows: Flag 0 - 1/1 Completed
The World God Only Knows: Tenri Arc - 2/2 Completed
The World God Only Knows II - 12/12 Completed
Tsubasa Chronicle - 2/26
Uchuu Kyoudai - 6/-
Eagerly waiting for season 3 now.
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Technically I have already seen episode 1 of Soul Eater twice, but this time I am thinking of actually watching more than one episode of the series.
From the New World - 13/25
Hunter x Hunter (2011) - 60/?
Little Busters! - 12/26
Nekomonogatari (Black) - 4/4
Psycho-Pass - 11/22
Space Brothers - 38/?
I thought Nekomonogatari (Black) was fantastic! It was funny, it was gripping, it was shocking, and it was paced well. It definitely brought back a lot of the feelings I got from watching Bakemonogatari. Looks like there will be lots more Monogatari stuff this year, which I'm more excited than ever for after this mini-series!
I wish From the New World hid its low production values half as well as the Monogatari series...
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Bakuman 3 - 13
Hunter X Hunter - 60
Little Busters! - 13
Nekomonogatari (Kuro) - COMPLETE
Psycho-Pass - 11
Robotics;Notes - 11
Space Brothers - 38
To Aru Kagaku no Railgun - 7
Railgun has been great so far. I really enjoy how it starts off as seemingly unrelated episodes but they're all coming together as one story. It's clever, and a good way to intertwine the slice of life stuff with a flowing story arch. I've only got one complaint with the show so far and unfortunately it's a pretty big one. Can we just... NOT have Touma in this series?
And you questioned my sanity. My Anime List
Saturday Morning: Scan2Go, BeyBlade: Metal Fury, Pokemon B/W: Rival Destinies
Saturday Night: Samurai 7, Tenchi Muyo! GXP
Cyber Team in Akihabara: Complete Collection
Eden's Bowy: Complete Collection
Lost Universe (ep.1-6)
Still have more DVDs that I have yet to watch that I ordered from RightStuf last month. :/
Chitose Get You! ep.26
Mayoi Neko Overrun! ep.3-4
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Currently playing: Pokemon - Omega Ruby (3DS XL) and Assassin's Creed - Rogue (X-Box 360 S)
AKB0048 Next Stage 1/-
Gintama' Enchousen 4/-
Girls und Panzer 5/12
Hunter x Hunter 38/-
Inferno Cop 2/-
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 12/26
Kamisama no Memochou 7/12
Little Busters! 13/26
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic 12/-
Naruto: Shippuuden 294/-
Ore no Kanojo to Osananajimi ga Shuruba Sugiru 1/-
Psycho-Pass 11/22
Puchimas!: Petit iDOLM@STER 4/64
Robotics;Notes 11/22
Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo 12/24
Seitokai no Ichizon Lv. 2 9/10
Shinsekai Yori 14/25
Uchuu Kyoudai 39/-
Zetsuen no Tempest 12/-
Hooray, Jedi idols are back, hopefully thus season can be as good as the first.
My Anime List
Spoiler:- My Claims:
My Claimed Bishies:
Chihaya Kisaragi - Chihaya Ayase
My Claimed Anime Songs:
Sign - Promise - Alicemagic - BravBlue
Black★Rock Shooter 3/8
Zegapain 18/26
11eyes 12/12
11eyes OVA 1/1
Acchi Kocchi 0/12
Bakuman 3 - 14
Hunter X Hunter - 61
Little Busters! - 13
Psycho-Pass - 11
Robotics;Notes - 11
Space Brothers - 39
To Aru Kagaku no Railgun - 10
Check out Ishida to Asakura if you want some Inferno Cop quality stuff. It's only a minute long.
AKB0048 Next Stage 1/-
Gintama' Enchousen 4/-
Girls und Panzer 5/12
Hunter x Hunter 40/-
Inferno Cop 2/-
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 13/26
Kamisama no Memochou 9/12
Little Busters! 13/26
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic 13/-
Minami-ke Tadaima 1/13
Naruto: Shippuuden 294/-
Ore no Kanojo to Osananajimi ga Shuruba Sugiru 1/-
Psycho-Pass 11/22
Puchimas!: Petit iDOLM@STER 5/64
Robotics;Notes 11/22
Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo 12/24
Seitokai no Ichizon Lv. 2 9/10
Shinsekai Yori 14/25
Uchuu Kyoudai 39/-
Zetsuen no Tempest 12/-
Minami-ke is back, enjoyed the first episode and can't wait for more.
Hunger x Hunger is officially better than FMA: B, now lets see if it can get ahead of Gintama.
That new supercell ED for Magi, love Koeda's voice.
Also, Puchimas, y u no Chihaya?
EDIT: More monogatari in Summer.
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My Anime List
Spoiler:- My Claims:
My Claimed Bishies:
Chihaya Kisaragi - Chihaya Ayase
My Claimed Anime Songs:
Sign - Promise - Alicemagic - BravBlue
I finished Kaitou Saint Tail today. It was a neat anime.
It's been a while since I've graced this thread. Updates:
The World God Only Knows 1- 12/12 Complete
The World God Only Knows 2- 12/12 Complete
Tenri Arc - 2/2 Complete
One Piece- 579/??? Caught UP
Eureka 7 AO- 24/24 Complete
Fate/Zero - 3/13
As of late I've watched many an anime really but these are the most recent ones that I remember watching. My favorite accomplishment was picking back up One Piece. Regardless of what others say I just love the amount of stupid things that happen plus the trumpet like battle music is honest kick butt. I started back up at like episode 130 at the start of like November and about 2 months later I am 400 + episodes ahead of that. Given school and all that it's a feat I am proud of.
I decided to also catch back up on E7:AO and have to say...it didn't end on the note I wanted it to. There was just too much of a confusion for me at the end with the "Quartz Gun" that over complicated the plot for my wish and ruined the possibility that the story could have been. Was it that they were on a short time frame to actually do the manga and not continue it or they just felt like that was the end thus leading to what we got in the show? I have no idea, but the overall premise is just too much of a confusion for my taste.
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Everything came from the water and the earth. Time for a new adventure.
AKB0048 Next Stage - 1/-
Humanity has Declined Specials - 4/-
Inferno Cop - 2/-
Little Busters - 13/26
My Ordinary Life (again) - 10/26
Robotics;Notes - 11/22
Space Brothers - 39/-
The new series of AKB0048 didn't start off well, it was messy and incoherent, was peppered with the stupid boob jokes that ruined one the episodes last series and featured a pointless concert with no context or action as well as flashbacks that are pointless to returning viewers but not clear enough to be any help to newcomers. However, things picked up significantly with Chieri going all Nelson Mandela in that court scene and the flipping epic rescue concert and it won me over all over again. Definitely hyped for this going forward.
Done here.
ai mai mi 1/-
boku no imouto wa "osaka okan" 1/12
fairy tail 162/-
fullmetal alchemist: brotherhood 51/64 (re-watching)
haiyoru! nyaruani 9/9 || COMPLETED
hellsing ultimate 7/10
inferno cop 2/-
little busters! 12/26
magi 12/-
minami-ke tadaima 1/13
one piece 340/-
ore no kanojo to osananajimi ga shuraba sugiru 1/13
puchimas!: petit iDOLM@STER 5/64
robotics;notes 11/22
sakurasou no pet na kanojo 12/24
spice and wolf 2/13
yama no susume 1/13
- specials -
chuunibyou demo koi ga shitai!: depth of field - ai to nikushimi gekijyo 1/-
jinrui wa suitai shimashita specials 4/-
saki: achiga-hen - episode of side-a specials 1/3
Black★Rock Shooter 6/8
Zegapain 21/26
Acchi Kocchi 2/12
Yu-Gi-Oh 5Ds is awesome
I assume that I haven't posted this week:
Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal
Samurai 7
Umineko blahblah: Dropped. The manga and VS are better.
Amagami SS: Dropped. The freshman girl was annoying to listen to.
Ultra Maniac: Dropped. The manga was better.
Dropping things everywhere.
Fighting for real American turtles everywhere. Pro-Turtle since 6/30/13
Still watching: Soul Eater
Delaying: Lupin the 3rd
Adding Sket Dance
Possibly adding: Gintama
I just finished Steins;Gate about a week ago - it's a WTF anime, but it all made sense by the end of it. So good! *U*
I also just finished Toradora!, and don't know what to watch now. I'm really anime-lacking
even though I just finished this one five minutes ago...T^T
I've been xonstantly bugged to watch Vampire Knight... but I'm not sure if it's my thing. I may re-watch Higurashi again... but school. >.<
I used to care but now I'm pretty much just bored and heavily attracted to Jeff Clement.
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Bakuman 3 - 14
Hunter X Hunter - 61
Little Busters! - 13
Psycho-Pass - 11
Robotics;Notes - 11
Space Brothers - 39
To Aru Kagaku no Railgun - 14
The first half of Railgun was reeeeeally good. This series definitely overcame my expectations. Hoping the second half is just as fun.
Accel World (Re-watching) - 24/24 Completed
Ai Mai Mi - 1/-
Fairy Tail - 35/-
Hetalia Axis Powers - 16/52
Inferno Cop - 3/-
Jigoku Shoujo - 5/26
K-On!! - 8/26
Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? - 5/12
Little Busters! - 13/26
Maoyuu Maou Yuusha - 1/12
Ore no Kanojo to Osananajimi ga Shuraba Sugiru - 1/13
Rosario + Vampire Capu2 - 3/13
Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo - 13/24
Spice and Wolf II - 3/12
Tsubasa Chronicle - 2/26
Uchuu Kyoudai - 6/-
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The sport of amateur wrestling gets overlooked a lot of times.
It is pretty big here in Eastern North Carolina, and there is quite an abundance of talent.
I admit also that it is one of those sports that is a lot more entertaining when you are competing than when you are watching.
It can get rather tiresome to sit through an all day event.
Nevertheless, and no matter what your feelings are on the sport, the International Olympics Committee (IOC) has made the only justifiable decision on the sport, by reinstating it into the Olympic Games for 2020 in Tokyo.
I tried to wrestle my junior year of high school as a diminutive 119-pounder and it was by far the toughest practices I have ever been through.
I have been in the heat of baseball practice, spent countless sweat-soaked hours in the gym working on my shot for basketball, but nothing is as tough as spending hours in a hot, smelly, dungeon-like fieldhouse like we had at East Rowan.
There are two main reasons I am glad the IOC made the ruling that it did.
First off, unlike many other sport, the Olympics are as far as a person can go in wrestling.
There are no professional Greco-Roman wrestling leagues and the only way to earn money for it is to partner up with Vince McMahon and the WWE. Most traditional wrestlers would rather sell their souls to the devil than do that.
Baseball, basketball, football and even soccer players – if they are good enough – can earn millions of dollars playing their respective sports. It isn't like that for wrestlers.
A gold medal for their country is their equivalent of a big payday.
Second, by not having wrestling in the Olympics, it spits on the legendary figures from the sport's past.
American legends like Dan Gable, of whose career ESPN The Magazine's Wright Thompson heroicly depicts in this month's issue, are almost erased by the decision of committee.
Gable won the gold medal in Munich, Germany in 1972 without surrendering a single point to any of his opponents.
Another American leviathan in the ranks of amateur wrestling, Cael Sanderson, was fun to watch on his route to gold in Athens, Greece in 2004.
It has deep roots in many other countries and their level of pride as well, like Russia and their legendary figure Alexander Karelin who won three golds in Seoul in 1988, Barcelona in 1992 and Atlanta in 1996.
It amazes me that there won't be wrestling in 2016 at the Games in Rio De Janeiro, but then again I am still shocked that there are things like equestrian and shooting, but no baseball or softball.
It would have been a travesty to many aspiring wrestlers across the world who put in the unbelievably demanding hours of training and damage to their bodies, to never have a chance to have some sort of payoff.
So with that, I commend the IOC, it was the only real decision to make.
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any one have an idea on when the 2010 open at freeman lake will be
any one have an idea on when the 2010 open at freeman lake will be
I don't believe a date has been set yet. The Freeman Lake Open has been in August and September the last two years so I would imagine it would be around that time this year.
Btw, welcome to the board and the sport!
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Most time its around the 22nd of august or september
I think Johnny has a date approved. It's just not sanctioned yet....maybe....
"...a glass can only spill what it contains..."
ok thanks for the info
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Easter/ Spring Break
26 comments
- Shannon @ Bungalow960 said...
Those eggs are amazing. There's just something about pastel Easter eggs, ya know? Glad you had a great weekend!
- April 10, 2012 at 7:27 AM
- Kirsten Wiemer said...
i love this. we don't get a spring break at all, so i know what you mean. ill take any day off i can and use it. i love that outfit, its super cute. and as far as costa vida goes, i think it depends upon which one. my husband and i have been discussing this. the costa vida in az is better than the cafe rio but the cafe rio in utah is definitely better than cafe rio. in vegas we only have a cafe rio and its bomb. so i definitely think it depends upon location. just had to throw that out there. lol.
- April 10, 2012 at 7:29 AM
- Jes said...
i haven't been to cafe rio or costa vida, but based solely on that picture, i'll go with costa vida!
- April 10, 2012 at 7:41 AM
- Mary Hone said...
Yes, Costa vida is awesome!! And it looks like you had a restful fun weekend, the best kind.
- April 10, 2012 at 8:09 AM
- Lisa @ MMT said...
Looks like a great weekend!
- April 10, 2012 at 8:19 AM
- Elisha(: said...
I've signed up!!! :D
- April 10, 2012 at 8:39 AM
- Leah said...
My spring break is never long enough, either. I usually just end up staying in my University town and just working : (.
I'm jealous of your eggs! Mine never turn out that well.
- April 10, 2012 at 8:50 AM
- Lauren Anslee said...
Those eggs are so cute and I agree... Costa Vida is WAY better. (great.. it's 8:00am and I want a sweet pork burrito). ;)
- April 10, 2012 at 9:03 AM
- Ashley Slater said...
I would have dyed easter eggs with you!! I am editing UTAH pics today so be prepared for some picture emails later! (usually I can only send like 3 pictures per email so you might get email bombed from me!) also, let me know if you don't get that dress by the weeks end! My husband never dropped it off at the mail in LA so I sent it from here yesterday! (men.... haha)
- April 10, 2012 at 9:18 AM
- Karm said...
I have never tried Costa Vida yet... what would you recommend?
- April 10, 2012 at 9:59 AM
- Kylie said...
Ohhhh man, Costa Vida is seriously divine. We go almost every time we're in Mesa since we don't have one here in Flag. Sounds like you had a lovely weekend! And I like your outfit :) It looks comfy and laid-back, but still super cute.
- April 10, 2012 at 10:14 AM
- Amylou said...
So glad you had a happy Easter! I wish I would have dyed some Easter eggs! I haven't done that since I was a kid!
- April 10, 2012 at 10:26 AM
- Sarah said...
Your outfits are always so cute, makes me wish I knew how to dress myself better!! haha I am so in the unstylish mom mode blah! Aww wish you didn't have to dye your eggs all by yourself. Dying eggs is cool still!! Your send something good project sounds so fun if I wasn't about to have a newborn in the house.
- April 10, 2012 at 11:13 AM
- Emily said...
so glad to be catching up on your blog (even though I've been keeping up with your instagrams, which i love btw!) love your easter eggs and so glad you introduced the on the adventure blog, i can't wait to check it out as well! and your roomies are gorgeous. yep, i think that covers it, glad you had a great semi-spring break :)
- April 10, 2012 at 11:55 AM
- Christi Lynn said...
oh i love your little dream catcher! and you made some beautiful eggs :)
- April 10, 2012 at 4:02 PM
- Amanda said...
I just love these snapshots! And your eggs turned out perfectly!
- April 10, 2012 at 4:16 PM
- Alexis Kaye said...
LOVEEEEEEEEEEEE costa vida! :)
- April 10, 2012 at 5:35 PM
- LaynahRose said...
ah, so sad that you made them alone! they turned out so pretty though :) dont worry, nobody around here even made eggs until the evening of easter when i said "um...why didnt we have easter eggs this year again?"
they were white.
- April 10, 2012 at 6:03 PM
- Jenna said...
i love your photos! it looks like you had a great Easter.
by the way, i'm hosting a GIVEAWAY for textbook rentals--you should definitely check it out! :)
- April 10, 2012 at 6:37 PM
- haili hunter said...
Um Costa Vida is open?! I've ALWAYS wanted to try that place! Always. Mexican is by far my favorite food. I love your blog girlie, I want you to know I'm featuring your blog button on my blog this month. :)
- April 10, 2012 at 10:09 PM
- Ashley {hudson's happenings} said...
Okay I've never had Cafe Rio OR Costa Vida. Ummmm...I feel really left out. :(
Your eggs look LOVELY!! (I would have participated.)
- April 10, 2012 at 11:07 PM
- Gaby said...
Those eggs are so pretty! ANd i love the shot of the dream catcher. x
- April 11, 2012 at 12:07 AM
- Lauren Cooper said...
I always say Costa Vida is better!! Finally someone who agrees with me! :)
Signing up for the Send Something Good project asap!
- April 11, 2012 at 12:39 AM
- Ben & Cassie said...
Cute pics, all by yourself? they turned out great, i love following you on instagram and seeing this stuff early! Ps-We may have to have a fight in black beans to the death or something, because i pick cafe rio over costa every.time
- April 11, 2012 at 1:35 AM
- Alex Butts said...
what perfectly pastel eggs!
- April 11, 2012 at 9:57 AM
- Melissa W. said...
Such a cute blog!
So glad I found you!!!!
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Everyone present at that stadium deserves to be shot.
By their presence, they are aiding and abetting the continuance of barbarism, and have lost their right to life.
Calm yourself, Arildno.
Clearly these "honor" killings and sharia law stonings (etc) of mostly women are serious crimes against humanity, but it would also be such a crime to presume everyone in a 1,000 person-sized crowd was complicit and acting of their own accord and to kill them all, or even harm them. It may be emotionally satisfying to vent like that (and I sincerely hope that's all you were doing), but it wouldn't hurt to gain some self-discipline and learn to govern your passions. When we allow our emotions to hijack our intellects we almost guarantee we're worse people for it, often much worse.
I was perfectly calm.
They had the choice not go there in the first place, yet they did.
If there were anyone there against their own will, their execution is to be called "collateral damage".


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Ive played many MMO, so I will go ahead and just list them below cause I'm bored.
Here is a list of mmo Ive played in the last 2 and a half years or so, that are worth mentioning. most of them are f2p.
For those of you who enjoy ftp mmo, please don't get offended...I really don't like f2p anymore.
Maplestory -(excellent at first, then it epic failed. Ive actually played this one the longest.)
Dragon Nest -(good game, but fails in the long run)
Vindictus -(...epic fail)
Grand Fantasia -(epic fail)
Eden Eternal -(fail...wierd game??)
Shaiya online -(fail)
Combat Arms - (....FAIL)
Luna online -(the game was shut down -_-)
C9 - (not bad, still sorta playing this game)
RaiderZ- (so much hype, but then...EPIC FAIL)
WoW- (....never...never again)
Final Fantasy XIV - (played for like 10mins on friends account O_o. want FFXIV RRB but I cant afford 2 P2P thats suicide)
BnS Atomix server - (Epic Fail. buggy as hell, and It was abandoned in CBT2 client and people actually still think they will update it after 7 months of not saying s**t. need I say more?)
There were a few more but I cant remember the names anyore
New mmo I'm looking forward to:
Final fantasy XIV RRB (I want this NOW!!!)
Blade & Soul (I...I.. MUST... GIMME NOW! XD)
any space exploration type mmo is one I want.
I love science, Aerospace Engineering and astronomy
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I <3 Minecraft :)
I guess I can list some recent anime I've watched too
Naruto (again)
Naruto Shippuden (nice!)
Code Geass(awesome!)
Death note(Awesome!)
Elfen Lied (ugh...DAMN! * vomits*)
Claymore (cool!)
Fairy tail( cool!)
Vampire Night (pretty good)
Baka and Test - Summon the Beasts (cool story bro)
When They Cry (Higurashi is the real japanese name or something like that) - (..WTF?? wow thats F'ed up...)
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Gurren Lagann (wayyy too AWESOME)!
Soul Eater (cool!)
HOTD (damn...sexy boobies :)
KissxSiss (watch like 3 episodes...then I was like "fuq dis s**t! its just WRONG" and stopped watching)
Uh...there were alot ore but thats all I can remember right now
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dont really watch too much TV (TV shows are pretty lame in America Nowadays)
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JK lol i just have no friends that I can play mmo with :(
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I like HALO, Battlefield and CoD! oh wait...
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The key is to train your core like a specialist. Experts have mapped out precisely how the movements of running draw on the strength and stability of the glutes, obliques, and ab muscles that lie deep beneath the six-pack. They've learned how essential it is for runners to engage these muscles to finish fast, reduce pain, and hang tough on long runs. Best of all, they've tailored workouts to help them do that.
All runners-from those rehabbing injuries to elites gunning for PRs-can benefit from this detailed approach. "When all the muscles involved in running are supported, and the muscles in the hips and trunk work together, you don't get as many injuries and can enjoy running more," says Phil Wharton, a musculoskeletal therapist and co-owner of Wharton Performance Group in New York and the Wharton Health Experience in Flagstaff.
Quality core work isn't easy. But it doesn't require more than 15 minutes a few times a week-an investment that will pay dividends on the road. Just ask Lolo Jones. Even in the off-season, she's working her core three times a week so that when she races, she'll have the stamina to retain her status as America's top hurdler. "When my core strength is at its peak," says Jones, "I can run more efficiently and maintain that extra edge."
As you extend your stride or quicken the rate of your leg and foot turnover when you're trying to pick up your pace, the lower abs-including the transversus and rectus abdominis-and lower back are called into action. The stronger and more stable these muscles are, the more force and speed you can generate as you push off the ground.
The glutes and lower abs support the pelvis, which connects to the leg muscles needed to get uphill. If the core is strong, the legs will have a stable plane to push from, for a more powerful ascent. When you swing your leg forward, the hip-flexor muscles, such as the rectus femoris, pull on the pelvis. As you push off the ground, the glutes and hamstrings are engaged.
When you're flying down a slope, you need strong gluteal muscles to help absorb the impact and counter the momentum of the forward motion. As fun as it may be to zoom down, without the core strength to control your movement, your quads and knee joints bear the extra pounding of your body weight, which can lead to fatigue, pain, and even injury.
As you're nearing the end of a race, a solid core helps you maintain proper form and run efficiently, even through fatigue. With strong lower abs and lower-back muscles, such as the erector spinae, it's easier to stay upright. If your core is weak, you may end up shuffling, slouching, and putting too much stress on your hips, knees, and shins.
Lateral Movement
Whenever you have to suddenly move to the side-to turn the corner on a track, dodge a pothole, or navigate undulating terrain-the obliques provide stability and help keep you upright. If your core is weak, then you may end up leaning into the movement, which can put excess weight and strain on the joints in your legs and feet.


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Preparation time: 20 minutes; Cook time: 25 minutes
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Fine risotto with saffron and Galletti (Chantrelle) mushrooms.
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- 1 Shallot, finely chopped
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- 2 tablespoons Dry white wine
1 1/2 cups Carnaroli rice
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- 4 cup Hot beef broth
- Fine sea salt and black peppercorn; freshly ground to taste *
- 1 Packet ground saffron, dissolved into 1 tablespoon of beef broth
- A walnut-sized chunk of unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, minced
- Heat butter in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shallot and sauté until light brown, add Galletti mushrooms, mix well and stir in white wine; cook for 8 more minutes.
- Then stir in the rice and continue cooking, stirring, and adding broth as the rice absorbs it.
- Shortly before the rice is "al dente", season with salt and peppercorn, then stir in the saffron mixture, and then stir in the butter chunk, "Parmesan" cheese, and the parsley.
- Mix well and serve.
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