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Valien Lightwhipser is a former Death Knight and surrogate soldier of The Silver Hand. The blood that runs through his veins is not Sin'dorei, but a mixture of High Elf and Human. Once proud of his Human blood, Valien now hates that part of himself, viewing it as weak and easily corrupted by selfish feelings. He rarely tells anyone of his bloodline. He speaks of fighting in Icecrown among his brothers of the Ebon Blade to strike back at Arthas who had taken his life in his fit of revenge.
Background InformationEdit
Valien was born in Strahnbrad, a small town south of Andorhal. His father was a High Elf sorcerer of Lordaeron, but his mother was a simple human woman who raised Valien while his father fought to serve. Valien got to see his father a couple times a year, and every time he did, he got more excited to grow up to be just like him. He loved the tales his father would tell him and, with the help of a few villagers, started to train himself in the ways of battle.
As the years passed, Valien's mother birthed his brother and eldest sister. However, she passed away on the birth of the third. His father couldn't bear it. A few weeks after the birth of his third child, Valien's father fled the town and never returned. A young Valien was responsible for raising his siblings from then on. Though, unlike his father, his never held his mother's death at his youngest sister's fault. He loved her just the same.
Valien soon became well known around his town for his strong character and helpful demeanor. He always offered to assist those around him with whatever they needed for a small fee. He had to feed and raise his siblings after all. The young elf also had a fascination with books, usually reading whatever he could get his hands on from cookbooks to novels. He always said he was proud of his never ending hunger for knowledge.
Meeting ArthasEdit
Prior to the Third War, there had been an encampment of Blackrock Orcs planning to attack his town. His brother had rushed to him to tell him of the Orc sightings by the people. Valien told his brother to take his sisters and hide in the basement while he went outside to help fight. He had been warding off an Orc when he heard the battle cry of Prince Arthas. Fighting alongside Arthas and the Knights of the Silver Hand, Valien aided is a triumphant victory at Strahnbrad. He pleaded Arthas to let him travel with them, secretly hoping he would find his father if he did and Arthas obliged. Valien recounts now: "Oh, how I regret ever choosing to do that."
Before he left with Arthas and his band, Valien had told his siblings to seek refuge in Stratholme, thinking it would keep them safe from danger. He aided in the pursuit of Kel'Thazud and came out of many battles in good condition. But when he heard Arthas and Jaina speak of tainted grain, he began to worry. The tainted grain that had be distributed amongst the town they were in, turned the villagers into monstrosities. Valien could only think of his siblings and if Stratholme was safe. After the defeat of Kel'Thazud and the burning of the granary, he heard Arthas say they were too late. The grain had already been shipped. That's when Valien's rage began to boil deep in the pits of his stomach.
He knew what would come next. He would find his siblings in Stratholme as servants to Mal'Ganis. As monstrosities. He wasn't sure he even had a heart to bear such a sight. But in the back of his mind, he knew that it was to come.
The Culling and NorthrendEdit
"We must purge the city!" Arthas' words forever ring in his mind. Uther and Jaina wanted nothing of it and walked away, and today, Valien regrets not walking with them. He followed Arthas and aided in the Culling of Stratholme. However, he spent his whole time searching Stratholme for his siblings, hoping they were alright and not infected. He certainly wasn't prepared for what he found.
Another soldier had gotten to the house and slain all those in it, and on the top flood, in the corner of the bedroom, he found his brother and sisters curled up in a corner dead. The last of his kin was gone and he was the only one left. The boiling rage erupted in him and he followed Arthas to Northrend to get revenge on Mal'Ganis. However, once up there, Arthas' tactics began to make him wonder. "I watched as Arthas burned the ships and lied to his men to keep them up there. I watched as he left us to fight off the Undead as he ventured to find Frostmourne. I saw the selfish gleam in his eye when he spoke of Muradin's death as if it meant nothing. And then I realized, it was Arthas I should have been hating."
Valien died up in Northrend after an undead overpowered him and took his eye. The last words he uttered before he let go were, "Damn you, Arthas. I shall have my revenge." Valien was the last of his kin, and was buried in the snow - betrayed and forgotten by Arthas. However, that would not be the last time he walked.
Serving the HordeEdit
After he broke free from Arthas' corruption, Valien broke off from the Alliance, forever hating the humans and their easily corrupted souls. Greed and lust for power were a Human's worst enemy. He ventured to Silvermoon, taking refuge amongst the Sin'dorei, not speaking to anyone about his bloodline publicly. He got enough prejudice as a former servant of Arthas, he did not need any further judgment on his blood.
He is currently working in Hellfire Peninsula for Thrallmar in order to train to get ready to venture back up to Northrend and fight alongside his brethren in Icecrown. He looks to anyone willing to help him, to teach and train him to be able to fight the horrors of the North. Not only is Arthas one he seeks revenge on, but the humans as well. His hatred for them extends past any other. They killed his siblings. And what was worse, is he was one of them. Though, he so far passes as Sin'dorei well enough.
I'll never forget the day I met King Arthas. I had been living in Strahnbrad with me three younger siblings when the Orcs attacked our village. I had them seek refuge in our home while I fought to ward off the attack. Then I heard his voice call, "To arms, my brothers!" I could not believe it. I doubted it could be the Prince, yet it was. I fought beside him, told him that the blood that coursed through my veins was both High Elves and Human. He met me with gratefulness and allowed me to venture with him.
Oh, how I regret ever choosing to do that.
I had told my siblings to seek refuse in Stratholme before I left. It seems I made a lot of mistakes back then. I ventured with Arthas, aided in the defeat of the Necromancer, Kel'Thuzad. Then the day of the Culling of Stratholme came. Arthas fought Uther, telling us that these people had been infected and needed to be purged. All I could think about were my siblings: my youngest sister's face. My heart sank to my stomach. Uther said he wanted no part in it, nor Jaina. I should have left with them, but I didn't. I ventured into Stratholme.
I called out to my brother and sisters, but they never came. I was not concerned with Mal'Ganis or any of the people. I was only concerned for my siblings. Then… I found them. Dead. They were curled up in the corner of a house. I became like Arthas, consumed with rage, except I was angry at all the wrong people. I should have been mad at Arthas, but I, like him, wanted to pursue Mal'Ganis.
I followed him to Northrend, but I was not used to the cold. I watched as he burned ships and lied to his men. I watched as Arthas was consumed by his revenge. While fighting off undead, Arthas returned from the Gate without Muradin, and he did not seem at all phased. However, before I could take the time to think of it further, I found myself caught off guard and thrown like a ragdoll into the snow. The claw of the creature that threw me sliced down my face, claiming the functionality of my eye and leaving an ugly mark. I died that day.
Under no control of my own, I served as a pawn in Arthas' crude game of chess. But when I finally broke free of his corruption, I broke off from the Humans and the Alliance. They betrayed me. They killed my siblings, and took my life. They sullied my body. I hated the human blood that mixed in my veins. But I swear on my life, I will forever aid the Horde if they will accept me and will fight for them. They are not the beasts, they are the warriors and I am honored to fight alongside them.
[ I am always open to random RP! Please don't be a god-modder. I really hate that. And please don't be a vampire cat girl. Other than that, I –adore- random RP! Just shoot me an RP or approach Val. He's very approachable. ]


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Beginning this Spring, FVC will select qualified veterans who are pursuing a future in farming to receive donated Kubota equipment and other support for their respective farming operations. Farmer veterans who are FVC fellowship members can apply for the "Geared to Give" program and be considered for the donated equipment. Kubota has selected its versatile and efficient Standard L-Series compact tractors, which are proudly built in the U.S., to meet the varying needs of many small- and medium-sized farming operations.
"Kubota and the Farmer Veteran Coalition share a belief in the future of farming and the future of America's veterans," said Todd Stucke, Kubota vice president of sales, marketing, and product support. "Our philanthropic mission is to 'power and empower those who move the earth.' We do this by providing equipment and funding to organizations that help people who work with the earth in ways that help our communities thrive – that is why we're proud to support FVC and their farmer veteran members: they need support to make their dreams of a career in farming a reality, and Kubota is honored to answer their call."
Based in Davis, Calif., FVC is cultivating a new generation of farmers and food leaders, and developing viable employment opportunities and meaningful careers for the veterans through the collaboration of the farming and military communities. FVC believes that food production offers purpose and opportunity, as well as physical and psychological benefits for all veterans. FVC works with veterans from all military branches, their families, employers, and mentors to support those returning to or beginning careers in food and farming.
"We mobilize veterans to feed America through funding, equipment, counseling and resources to help guide the passion of our veterans so that they may earn for themselves a meaningful, finacially sustainable place in the agricultural community," said Michael O'Gorman, executive director of FVC. "We are deeply committed to leveraging our work through a network of partnerships with companies like Kubota, which allows us to more effectively connect the right resources to the veterans who most need support, particularly those in the onset of their civilian careers."
For more information about the "Geared to Give" program, visit www.KubotaCares.com. To learn more about FVC, visit www.farmvetco.org.]]>
"In my sixty-two years, it was the most powerful congregation I have been part of," said James Brady, Air Force veteran and Board member of Louisiana Association of Cooperatives. The sentiment was echoed by many as speakers gave first-hand accounts of the healing, sense of purpose and career opportunities that returning veterans were finding on America's farms.
Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden used her keynote address to name fellow conference attendee Karis Gutter (on left in picture above) the first Military Veteran Agricultural Liaison at the USDA.
"Many of America's veterans come from our rural communities, and are often drawn back to the land upon returning to civilian life," said Deputy Secretary Harden (picture above). "Veterans are key to building our future generation of farmers, land stewards and conservationists. USDA already has a number of initiatives to help veterans find meaningful work in agriculture upon returning home, but this new position will help coordinate our efforts and make programs easier to navigate. I look forward to Karis' leadership as we continue to support America's heroes."
Gutter, a native of Terry, Mississippi (pop. 1,099), began his career in public service as an enlisted United States Marine Corp Reservist. Gutter served as a Corporal in the Marine Corps and a communications and field radio operator, participating in humanitarian relief in support of September 11 and Hurricane Katrina.
"Serving as USDA's first Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison is a great honor," said Gutter. "As a Marine, I know military veterans have unique skills, training and perspective. My job is to make sure military veterans have full access to USDA's resources and services to help them succeed in civilian life." The USDA Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison, which reports directly to the Office of the Secretary, is a new position created by the 2014 Farm Bill.
Joining Gutter at the Plenary the next day were representatives of four other Departments of the Federal Government. Keith Kelly, Assistant to the Secretary of Labor, oversees Veterans Employment and Training Services (VETS). "Our main goal is to get veterans jobs," said Kelly, a Vietnam veteran and past Secretary of Agriculture in two states: Montana and Arizona. "We don't have a specific program for farmers and ranchers," he said, but noted that the conference, bringing everyone together for the first time, could change that.
Jaime Wood, Army veteran and Director for Policy and Engagement for the Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) at the Small Business Administration (SBA) agreed. "Veterans are 45% more likely to be self-employed than the general population. The resources from the SBA can help veterans succeed in self-employment." She, too, looked forward to what the new collaborations could bring.
Scott Silvay, Employment Coordinator at the Iowa VA and a disabled Army veteran, described how his local office connects veterans with education, job training, and apprenticeship programs. Silvay was asked why the VA did not send anyone out from Washington. "The VA is not adept and geared toward farming from a self-owned perspective," Silvay admitted, "This is why we need the USDA liaison role to ensure that veterans' needs are being met across all departments."
Dr. Richard "Rick" Mestas led the panel. Dr. Mestas serves as Program Manager at the National Intelligence University, but spoke only in the capacity of his long-time role as Advisor to the Board of Directors of FVC. Mestas, whose career has spanned both military (Army) and education, pushed the panelists for ways they could cooperate across their departments to support rural veterans and a new generation of farmers, both issues critical to our national security.
Other keynote speakers included General Charlie Kruse, past President of the Missouri Farm Bureau and Past Secretary of Agriculture of Missouri; Brigadier General Stanley Flemming, DO, Ambassador to the US Army Reserves and current Councilmember, Pierce County, WA; and Ben Shaffar, Director of Business Development, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, and the developer of the Homegrown by Heroes label. The generals both sit on FVC's Board of Directors.
The most moving talks came from military veterans involved first hand in the transition to agriculture. Leaders of four organizations – Colin Archipley (USMC), Veterans Sustainable Agricultural Training (CA); Chris Brown (USMC), Growing Veterans (WA); Mike Lewis, Growing Warriors (KY); and James McCormick, Veterans and Warriors to Agriculture (WV) – gave compelling testimony about how their programs change, and in some cases, save lives.
A panel of successful farmer veterans all touted their military experience as key to their ability to handle the rigor of a farming career. "In the military you are used to dealing with large, impossible situations where you need to think quick and be decisive, all great things that you need in farming" said Army veteran and fifth generation Minnesota farmer, Paul Zimmerman.
Paul Kanning, who took over family land in remote Montana after 20 years in the Air Force, liked the frequent moving he did in the military and was worried about the isolation of his farm. "It helps to connect with other farmers, particularly veterans," Paul noted. Calvin Riggleman (USMC) charmed the crowd with stories of growing up on a farm in West Virginia dating back to before the Revolution. "I had never even been on a plane until they flew me to the Middle East," said Riggleman, who explained how it was other soldiers from the cities who first told him about farmers markets and Community Supported Agriculture.
Mickey Clayton (Army), talked about how she overcame obstacles of combat injury, being a first generation farmer, and being a woman to become one of the nation's leading ranchers of Navajo-Churro sheep. Chris Holman, spoke of his transition from military linguistics to teaching to agriculture as he began making money with pasture-raised poultry, eggs and vegetables in Wisconsin.
Both Mickey and Chris credited help they received from the Farmer Veteran Coalition in allowing them to grow their farms. "FVC helped me get a tractor," Chris said. "It was like they gave me power."
Mickey described how her herd went from a dozen scraggly sheep she found on Craigslist to the herd of 150 it is today, thanks to funding from her Bob Woodruff Farming Fellowship. The Fellowship allowed her to get a specially designed sheep squeeze so she could handle the large sheep despite the injury to her leg. "This goes beyond helping one wounded veteran to helping a growing community of women veteran farmers and a national community of shepherds raising this endangered breed," she said.
Before the conference ended, many attendees began asking where there would be a conference next year.
(L-R) James Brady, Board Member of Louisiana Association of Cooperatives, and Dr. Walter A. Hill, Provost at Tuskegee University. "In my 62 years, it was the most powerful congregation I have been part of," said Mr. Brady of the Conference.
The conference was sponsored by Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation, Niman Ranch, Bob Woodruff Foundation, CHS Inc., National AgrAbility Project, National Farmers Union, Farm Bureaus of Iowa, Arkansas, Missouri, South Carolina and Louisiana, Burpee Seeds, Blue River Hybrid Organic Seeds, Sterling College and Bactifeed.
~Written by the staff of the Farmer Veteran Coalition]]>
Media Contact: Jonah Johnson
Davis, CA (September 19, 2014) - In response to years of growing interest by military veterans, the Farmer Veteran Coalition and the Drake University Agricultural Law Center are convening the first ever National Stakeholders Conference November 14-15 in Des Moines, Iowa. This will be the first national forum on programs and services for veterans pursuing careers related to food and agriculture. All stakeholders from the agricultural and veteran communities are invited: non-profits, businesses, philanthropists, government agencies, trade associations, and educators.
."All across the country there are organizations serving farmer veterans, and it's time to bring them together in a national gathering to share program ideas, resources, and inspiration," says Gary Matteson, Chairman of the Board of the Farmer Veteran Coalition.
.Speakers will represent local, state and national non-profits and trade associations, local, state and federal government programs, agricultural employers, civic leaders, farmer veterans, entrepreneurs, and others. The conference format will include panels on lessons learned to date, and sessions exploring the difficult question of coordinating programs and services.
."RAFI-USA has been responding to the growing needs of veterans interested in farming here in North Carolina. We are excited about getting together with organizations around the country to share information and to coordinate our work going forward. Returned veterans deserve our best work, and this gathering is an important part of delivering it" said RAFI's Executive Director Scott Marlow.
.Veterans have diverse motivations and aspirations, but share opportunities and experiences that give them advantages in the logistically and physically challenging world of food and agriculture. The challenge for the organizations that serve them is aligning veteran-oriented services and programs with the programs and information for entrepreneurs in food and agriculture. The purpose of the National Stakeholders Conference is to provide a forum for networking and peer-to-peer learning, and to establish partnerships for long-term collaborations.
.Dates: November 14-15, 2014 . Location: Drake University Olmsted Center, Des Moines, IA . Contact: email@example.com 530-756-1395
.Farmer Veteran Coalition: Since 2008, the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) has led the national effort to connect military veterans with careers in agriculture. FVC's network of 3,000 veterans from all 50 states is served by a group of mentors, a small grants program, the Homegrown by Heroes label for veteran-grown product, and support with legal assistance, business planning, food safety and career counseling.
.Drake Agricultural Law Center: Founded in 1983, the Drake Agricultural Law Center is internationally recognized for providing opportunities to study how the legal system shapes our food system and influences the ability of the agricultural sector to produce, market and utilize agricultural products. The Drake Law School supports an array of courses, publications, conferences, research initiatives, and a certification program in food and agricultural law.]]>
.The mission of Ground Operations is to reach returning war veterans to plant a seed about a career in sustainable farming, and then to connect them with the training, resources, and programs they need to be successful. The film features Michael O'Gorman and farmer-veterans from the FVC including Adam Burke, Phil Northcutt, Mike Hanes, Althea and Mathew Raiford and others.
.Ground Operations is also a social action campaign, hosting a national tour of audience engagement events that feature a screening of the film, farm-fresh food and farmer-veteran speakers.
.Please join and share the campaign to strengthen the network of combat veterans transitioning into sustainable agriculture; and to help increase the resources necessary for them to create healthy new lives for themselves and food security for communities across America.
.Look for Ground Operations on August 24th featured on AOL's Make a Difference Campaign at www.aol.com
Where to Watch:
iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/groundopsitunes
GooglePlay: http://tinyurl.com/groundopsplay
XBox: http://tinyurl.com/groundopsxbox
.Coming soon to Amazon, Playstation and Vudu!
.Watch the Trailer and Learn More at www.groundoperations.net
Media Contact: Danelle Sherman
(916) 960-2885
Farmer Veteran Coalition Launches Homegrown By Heroes National Certification Label
Label Identifies, Promotes and Supports Agricultural Products Grown and Raised by United States Military Veterans
.Davis, Calif. (May 15, 2014) — TheFarmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) announced today the national launch of the Homegrown By Heroes initiative. This product labeling program will allow farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and the like from all 50 states and U.S. territories who have served or are still serving in any branch of the U.S. military the ability to use the logo on their agricultural products. Consumers and businesses purchasing agricultural products will begin to see this logo at the point-of-purchase and on business signage, enabling them to select products that support our country's farmer veterans.
.The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) created the Homegrown By Heroes labeling as part of its Kentucky Proud marketing program in 2013. More than 60 Kentucky farmer veterans have already registered their farms with KDA to use the Homegrown By Heroes label. At a bi-partisan event in Louisville on Veterans Day 2013, Kentucky's political and National Guard leaders joined Agricultural Commissioner James Comer as he announced a national partnership for FVC to launch the Homegrown By Heroes program outside of the Commonwealth.
."From the beginning of the Homegrown By Heroes program, we hoped that it would grow to a national scale so it could benefit veterans from every state," Commissioner Comer said. "Now, that hope has become a reality with the help of the Farmer Veteran Coalition and our other generous partners. With this initiative, we can give something back to those who have given so much in defense of our country."
.Only 16 percent of America's population lives in rural areas, yet 40 percent of the men and women who serve in the U.S. military come from those same rural communities. The FVC recognizes the commitment of rural Americans to military service with the goal of developing viable employment and meaningful careers through the collaboration of the farming and military communities. Veterans possess the unique skills and character needed to strengthen rural communities, and food production offers purpose, opportunity, and physical and psychological benefits to those veterans. At a time when Post-9/11 veterans are experiencing a 9 percent unemployment rate[1] (compared to the national average of 6.3 percent), agriculture can be a meaningful solution for veterans returning home and looking to provide for their families. The Homegrown By Heroes label will afford consumers the opportunity to thank a veteran for their service by purchasing their farm products.
.Mark and Denise Beyers are the first certified Homegrown By Heroes producers outside of Kentucky. The high school sweethearts entered the Marine Corps in 1998 and 1999, respectively. While serving in Iraq in 2005, Mark's team hit an improvised explosive device (IED), resulting in combat injuries that led to the loss of his right arm and right leg. Upon returning from service overseas, Mark and Denise built a thriving maple syrup business on their 15-acre property in upstate New York. The couple will use the Homegrown By Heroes label to help sell the maple syrup they produce on their farm as well as eggs and vegetables they will market in the summer.
."Farming and military service are more closely linked that one might think. Thousands of our service men and women leave the rural communities and farms they call home in order to serve our country in the military. Upon completion of their service, they often return home to resume work on the family farm," said Michael O'Gorman, executive director of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. "Conversely, we work with hundreds of veterans with no agriculture background who, upon returning from service, see opportunity in farming and ranching and decide to embark on a new career path in agriculture. By supporting this label, we can help the veterans who are serving our country in a new way – by producing the food and fiber that feeds and clothes us all. At the same time, we're helping thousands of young veterans find a new calling in a farming community whose average age is 58 years. "
.To qualify for the Homegrown By Heroes label, one must have served honorably or still be serving in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, and be at least 50 percent owner and/or operator of the farm business. Veterans of all eras are encouraged to apply. FVC staff assists applicants in developing food safety plans and, if needed, business plans. FVC is now accepting and processing Homegrown By Heroes applications, which can be completed at http://www.hgbh.org.
.Farm Credit, the nation's largest network of farmer-owned agricultural lenders, supported the national launch of the Homegrown By Heroes label with a donation of $250,000. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), the National Farmers Union (NFU), and a wide array of other farm organizations also support the Homegrown By Heroes label.
About Farmer Veteran Coalition The mission of the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is mobilizing veterans to feed America. FVC works to develop a new generation of farmers and food leaders, and expand viable employment and career opportunities through the collaboration of the farming and military communities. Through mentorship, peer support, and career counseling, FVC supports veterans returning to or beginning careers in the food and farming industry. For more information, or to register with Homegrown By Heroes, please visit www.farmvetco.org.
About the Farm Credit System For nearly a century, Farm Credit has been a national provider of credit and related services to rural America through its cooperative network of customer-owned lending institutions. Farm Credit provides more than $200 billion in loans and leases to farmers, ranchers, rural homeowners, aquatic producers, timber harvesters, agribusinesses, and agricultural and rural utility cooperatives. For more information about the Farm Credit System, please visit www.farmcredit.com.
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Earlier in the season it was a common sight to see the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets doing extra running in outfield after their games as punishment for mistakes they had made. After Tuesday's 2-0 win at Corbin the Jackets still got some running in, but their last leg of sprints turned into a cartwheeling contest that every member of the team got involved in. Pictured here are Cole Frazier, Tyler Prater and Jake Brock, among other turning their flips. Middlesboro (18-12) head to Whitley County this evening where they'll play McCreary Central and Jackson County. They'll play the host Colonels on Saturday.


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Giants' Cruz, Baas leave game vs. Colts
New York wide receiver Victor Cruz left the Giants' game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night because of a bruised foot.
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The Giants said X-rays of the foot were negative and Cruz would not play the rest of the game.
Cruz, who signed a multiyear, $43 million contract before the start of training camp, went to the locker room early in the first quarter. The team did not say which one and it was not clear when he was hurt although he was knocked to the turf on a long pass on the third play from scrimmage. Pass interference was called on the play.
Giants starting center David Baas also was knocked out of the game with a sprained knee. Initial tests on Baas indicated he suffered a sprained MCL and will miss 3-6 weeks, sources told FOX Sports Mike Garafolo.
Colts tight end Coby Fleener sprained a knee late in the first half. The Colts did not say which knee, but he appeared to be favoring his right leg. The spain was considered mild, but the second-year pro was held out for the second half.
After skipping the offseason program, Cruz signed a five-year contract extension that runs through the 2018 season. He was a restricted free agent with three years in the NFL, and he signed a one-year, $2.879 million tender with the Giants.
The 26-year-old from Paterson, N.J., was an undrafted free agent out of Massachusetts in 2010, but he's become one of the most productive receivers in the NFL. Over the last two seasons, he has 168 receptions for 1,628 yards and 19 touchdowns.
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VIRGINIA BEACH -- A judge sentenced 50-year-old Kevin Christopher Bullock Monday for brutallyattacking his girlfriend in 2010.
According to Commonwealth's Attorney Harvey Bryant, Bullock, of the 5500 block of Taylors Walke Lane, received a sentence of 35 years in prison for Aggravated Malicious Wounding.
Bryant requested that Bullock's sentence in the case exceed the Virginia State Sentencing Guidelines, which recommended he serve no more than 18 years and 6 months in prison.
Bullock pleaded guilty on May 29 to attacking his girlfriend. The assault happened on December 10, 2010 after Bullock showed up at his girlfriend's house unexpectedly. She had been trying to break off her relationship with him, so she got into her car and drove away.
Bullock followed her and rear-ended her car at a stoplight in the Cypress Point area of Virginia Beach. He approached her driver's side door and began hitting her. He attempted to gouge out her left eye. When he was unsuccessful at that, he bit off a large chunk of her flesh by her left eye and spat it on the ground.
His girlfriend fled to a nearby 7-Eleven store to get help. Police responded and recovered a piece of the victim's flesh as well as bits of plastic consistent with a rear-end collision.
Police later arrested Bullock at his home.
The victim received numerous facial reconstructive surgeries, suffered eye damage, and has permanent scarring on her face as a result of Bullock's attack.
'The whole time this case has been going on, I relived my nightmare,' said Natalie Purdie who dated Bullock in the 1980s.
It was 1986 when a then 18-year-old Purdie tried to break off her relationship with Bullock. She sat, cutting apart copies of her senior portrait from Lake Taylor High School, as she explained to Bullock they needed to slow things down. Purdie told 13News he seemed to understand what she was saying. Suddenly, instead of leaving as she thought he was doing, Bullock grabbed the scissors she'd been using and stabbed her nearly 30 times.
The attack left Purdie not just with cuts but with a skull fracture and bleeding on her brain. She would have to re-learn how to walk, how to talk, and how to read.
For several reasons, Bullock received only 10 years probation and had to pay some fees.
She was in the courtroom Monday, and she addressed the court, recounting the attack in 1986.
'It helped me with my case to be able to be a voice when I couldn't be a voice before,' explained Purdie. 'I couldn't be a voice because I was young. Couldn't be a voice because of the medical I experienced, but to be able to be a voice for her, because I know what it's like to feel like you're alone and nobody can understand. Nobody can understand the pain. Nobody can understand the day-to-day struggles to get out of the bed.'
Bullock has 2 prior felony convictions from Norfolk Circuit Court involving violence against women.
In 1987, Bullock was convicted of Unlawful Wounding for the attack on Purdie.
In 1999, he was convicted of Statutory Burglary after breaking into the home of the girlfriend whose face he bit in 2010 and attacking her then.
'My goal is not to just speak for other women, but, also to speak to young women, to speak to teenagers,' said Purdie. 'You get in a relationship, and you don't see the signs.You think that if someone really wants to know where you're gonna be or what you're gonna do that that's just them showing a certain type of interest, but sometimes those are signs that we just don't see.'


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Little Big Planet 2 may have been delayed until the new year, but impatient gamers can get a second helping of Sackboy today regardless. The diminutive star of the series is headlining the PlayStation Network's new releases this week with his own stand-alone spin-off, Little Big Planet - Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves.
As the name implies, Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves requires the motion-sensing Move controller. The multiplayer-only game challenges up to four gamers to hop their way through 10 dinosaur-themed Little Big Planet levels with the assistance of a Move-equipped friend. Using the Move, that player will flip switches and manipulate platforms to clear the way for the group. Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves sells for $6.
For more multiplayer fun, gamers can check out Konami's new port of the 1992 arcade game X-Men for $10. Never before ported to a home system, the old-school beat-'em-up features six-player cooperative action, with gamers stepping into the spandex of some of Marvel's mightiest mutants, including Cyclops, Colossus, Storm, Wolverine, and Nightcrawler. Dazzler is also a playable character. The comic giant has another title landing on the PlayStation Network today, as Zen Studios' stand-alone Marvel Pinball arrives with a $10 price tag of its own.
The PSN update also features new PlayStation 3 releases for a pair of older games. Activision is looking to capitalize on interest in the recently announced Prototype 2 by adding the 2009 original Prototype to the console's downloadable storefront with a $30 price point. Meanwhile, Ubisoft continues its high-definition PS3 rerelease of the Sands of Time trilogy. Today sees the middle chapter, 2004's Prince of Persia: The Warrior Within, arrive in HD form for $15.
Elsewhere on the store, gamers can check out the PSone import Galaxy Fight for $6 or pick up new downloadable content for Fist of the North Star (two packs for $7 each), Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (a free update with a new multiplayer mode and map), and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (a bonus mission and costume pack, each for $1). For a full list of the new downloadable content, themes, avatars, and bundles available on the PlayStation Network, check out the official PlayStation Blog.


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I was born a rambling man
An' I never got the chance
To settle down an' get a hold on love
Takin' air an' movin' around
Is all I can see that I'm doin'
An' it is bringin' me down
Drivin' on a highway going nowhere
Desolation destination
Guess I'll find it somewhere
I know if there's trouble
I ain't takin' the blame
That's why I keep movin'
So nobody knows my name
Born a loser
I'm beyond the law
Women behind me
Never can find me
They can never get together
What I've been here for
Cos I'm a drifter
Rollin' on
Ain't wastin' my time no more
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Missoula is further along on the process than Apple Valley. Already this year, Missoula offered to purchase its water system for $50 million and $65 million, both of which were rejected by The Carlyle Group, who has valued the water assets at $120 million. Missoula has filed an eminent domain action to acquire its water system, with trial set for 2015.
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The Water and Sanitation Corporation Ltd (WSC) is employing new measures to deal with the old problem of defaulters in a bid to recover a whopping Rwf6 billion in debts dating three decades back.
The newly-created agency, a restructure from the Energy Water and Sanitation Authority (EWSA) says it has the capacity to recoup the money it is owed.
"We will do anything in our capacity to recover the money and restore efficiency in serving Rwandans," said James Sano, head of WSC.
"Of course, we want to recover everything that there's, but we also know it's an uphill task," he added.
How the defaulters accumulated such an insurmountable amount is a question with no particular answer but one that the water body's head attributes to a mix of historical and current factors.
For instance, in the immediate after-mirth of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi when the country was undergoing liberation, a phenomenon arose "where people took over things," a practice that was locally nicknamed kubohoza.
"During that time, people took over houses that didn't belong to them and in the process also inherited bills that have not been paid up to now," said Sano.
But that was a countrywide phenomenon and it now means the Water and Sanitation Corporation must sort figures and know who to apportion which bills and for which period.
Sano said WSC is not recruiting any specialised agencies to go after defaulters but that for public institutions on their defaulters' list, they will petition the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning to help push them to pay.
When Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) wants to recover its taxes from dodgy taxpayers, the law allows them to seize bank accounts of defaulters, and now it appears the country's new water body wants to move in that direction.
Missing bills:
There have also been complaints among sections of the public that water subscribers have not received their monthly bills for the past five months.
But Sano ruled this as non-informed categories of people "who never pay attention to public announcements."
"We have made this clear in the past through the media that users must pick their bills from their (EWSA) branches, proceed to banks to make payments and bring slips to our offices to prove payment, and this has been the practice since February," Sano said.
It would mean that many users who have been unaware of the development have sat back in their homes and waited for water agents to deliver bills, now they risk being disconnected for nonpayment.
A recent auditor's report had brought to light allegations that the former EWSA water section procured a faulty software programme, Oracle, which could calculate the amount of water dispensed but couldn't bill.
But Sano said they have no billing problems.
"We have a system that bills 100 per cent and we built the software locally without spending any money, we don't have any billing issues," he said.
Heavy fines for cheats:
Another long-standing habit has been scrupulous people who illegally tap into the water pipes and use services illegally causing heavy losses to the water company. Sano said they have devised a deterrent mechanism.
"We will fine up to Rwf1 million for anyone caught stealing water or tampering with our infrastructure. We are not joking," the new water chief warned.
But as Sano talked tough, consumers will be demanding for steady and regular supply unlike the ongoing situation of rationing water in various suburbs.
During dry season, the suppliers blame the drought for water cuts, and during heavy rains, that plants are buried under mud.
"We are making increasing production a top priority. We are investing in a number of projects whose results should be expected within a year from now," Sano says.


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State of nurses in PH shocks award recipient
LUCENA CITY—One of the recipients of the model citizen award given out by the Quezon provincial government has expressed shock at the practice of many hospitals in the Philippines of making professional nurses work for free in exchange for certificates that could be used to look for jobs abroad.
Menchu Sanchez, herself a nurse who has lived in the United States for more than 30 years, said she couldn't imagine the practice being allowed in other countries.
"How sad, how sad," said Sanchez, in an interview during a break in ceremonies for the Quezon Medalya ng Karangalan (QMK) here recently.
Sanchez, who hails from Catanauan, Quezon, is one of the 10 recipients of the QMK given by the provincial government to outstanding citizens for their achievements and contributions to the welfare and development of the province.
Sanchez migrated to the US in the 1980s and has been living in New Jersey with her husband and their two children.
Government and private hospitals have long been exploiting the abundance of unemployed professional nurses—more than 300,000 based on government data—who want to have work experience to boost their chances of landing overseas jobs.
In some cases, it is the nurse in training who pays as much as P20,000 to be able to work in a hospital and earn a certificate.
The Department of Health has started the RN Heals (Registered Nurses for Health Enhancement and Local Service) project in 2011, which deploys nurses to rural areas to fill the need for nurses in remote areas and give nurses a chance to earn work certificates that they could use to apply for jobs abroad.
The program, however, could take in only a limited number of nurses due to the lack of funds.
Sanchez won international fame after US President Barack Obama hailed her as an "extraordinary American" for leading the rescue of infants at a New York hospital at the height of Superstorm "Sandy" in the US East Coast last year.
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New Jersey residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy may actually see a break in the aftermath of her destruction.
A loophole in the state property tax law provides for the reassessment of homes post-Hurricane Sandy since she hit the Garden State after Oct. 1, 2012 but before Jan. 1, 2013.
"Typically, properties in New Jersey are assessed for property taxes as of October 1, 2012 for the 2013 tax year," attorney A. Paul Genato of the New Jersey-based law firm Archer and Greiner, PC told Examiner.com. "However, there is an exception under N.J.S.A. 54:4-35.1 that may apply if the building was 'materially depreciated, either intentionally or by the action of storm, fire, tornado, or earthquake or other casualty' after October 1, 2012 and before January 1, 2013."
In order to be eligible, homeowners must alert the tax assessor of damage done to their property before Jan. 10, 2013.
"(If they don't notify) essentially they would be paying taxes in 2013 based on a property with no hurricane damage," Genato said, emphasizing the importance of taking advantage of the small time frame for the tax loophole. "If they notify the tax assessor and the statute applies, the valuation date for 2013 would be Jan. 1, 2013 instead."
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David M. Anderson, a professor of African history at the University of Warwick, is the author of "Histories of the Hanged: The Dirty War in Kenya and the End of Empire."WARWICK, England — THE British do not torture. At least, that is what we in Britain have always liked to think. But not anymore. In a historic decision last week, the British government agreed to compensate 5,228 Kenyans who were tortured and abused while detained during the Mau Mau rebellion of the 1950s. Each claimant will receive around £2,670 (about $4,000).


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Wednesday, August 20, 2014
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Bigger developments are targeting Logan Square lately, sparking local debates about what direction is best for the majority Latino neighborhood on Chicago's northwest side.
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Philadelphia's Logan Square, home to the Penn Center and much of the city's cultural district, is now experiencing an influx of commercial and residential development. The city just gave developer Neal Rodin the green light to move forward with his eponymous three-acre mixed-use project, Rodin Square.
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The European Commission on Wednesday announced a series of fines totaling 1.71 billion euros ($2.32 billion) against eight large banks, "for participating in illegal cartels in markets for financial derivatives covering the European Economic Area.
The EU said four of the large international banks colluded to manipulate the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) or the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (EURIBOR). These banks include Barclays (BCS), Deutsche Bank (DB), Societe General and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
Barclays was not fined, as it was granted immunity for "revealing the existence of the cartel" to the European Commission. Barclays was the first large bank to settle to settle LIBOR investigations, agreeing in June 2012 to pay U.S. and European regulators $454 million. The other three banks had their fines reduced in return for cooperation and agreements to settle with the EU.
Here are the fines handed down to the "cartel in Euro interest rate derivatives (EIRD)," to use the European Commission's label for the group:
- Barclays: Zero
- Deutsche Bank: 465,861,000 euros ($633 million)
- Society General: 445,884,000 euros ($606 million)
- Royal Bank of Scotland 131,004,000 euro ($178 million)
- UBS: Zero
- RBS: 260,056,000 euros ($353 million)
- Deutsche Bank: 259,499,000 euros ($353 million)
- JPMorgan Chase: 79,897,000 euros ($109 million)
- Citigroup: 70,020,000 euros ($95 million)
- RP Martin: 247,000 euros ($336,000)


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Valentine's Date Made for Two in Sushi Heaven
Posted by Daniela Hernendez on February 10, 2014 | 1 Comment »
Valentine's Day brings a whole bundle of stress to real, imaginary, and soon-to-be boyfriends everywhere. While girls say they don't have expectations, let's be real now – we do. From the first moment your possible Valentine mentioned the word "date" I know your mind began racing with the endless possibilities of beautiful candlelit dinners, a hopeless romantic movie, a gorgeous bouquet of flowers, and even some chocolates (preferably Ferrer Rocher!) And boys immediately start stressing…
So what if us girls here at SMUstyle said we could help all of you Valentine's
with a special part of your romantic date night?
What we're offering: a Valentine's day four course sushi and wine dinner date for two at Highland Park Village's TOKO V! Our lovely friends at Toko V have been sweet enough to offer a reservation along with their Valentine's Day fixed menu to our lucky winners! Now, if you're asking yourself what Toko V is then you really need to wake up! From the first time our team visited this trendy sushi restaurant, we haven't been able to resist the temptation of returning! This place is just ooooozing with a romantic ambience and a dimly lit bar for a late-night rendezvous
How to enter: Follow @SMUStyle on Instagram and then upload a super adorable pic of you and your lovely Valentine. After you've uploaded your picture, you must hashtag #SMUstyleTokoVday by the morning of Thursday, February 13th
Note: "Valentine" includes real boyfriends, best friend Valentines, imaginary Valentines, soon-to-be boyfriends… Let's see how creative you can all get for some free sushi and great wine!
All week long our team will be writing down entries and placing them into a bowl. Then, on Thursday afternoon our team will get together and pick one lucky winner from our Valentine's Day lotto bowl!
May the odds be ever in your lovely favor!
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Sushi is my favorite food. But since my son and daughter are in select baseball and softball we have been broke. Only able to just afford our mortgage and bills and all there sports needs. Me and my husband would really love this for Valentines Day! Thanks forbthis giving us this chance.
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Kate Moss - The supermodel has tied up with Topshop to create a new Spring/Summer sophiticated range of clothes that will be in stores by the month end.
Adam Levine - The Maroon 5 lead singer launched a Kmart fashion line for men last October and is now expanding to include garments for women.
Pharrell Williams - Following his recent musical success, the singer has tied up with Adidas Originals to present his own cool, colourful line.
Sarah Jessica Parker - A few years back, the actress launched "Bitten," a line of budget clothing. Currently Sarah has launched her own line of shoes.
Madonna - The diva Madonna teamed up with daughter Lourdes for a juniors line inspired by a punk style in 2010.
Beyonce - After her disastrous fashion label House of Deréon, that queen Bey started with her mother Tina, she tied up with H&M modelling for their swimwear collection that she helped design.
Lindsay Lohan - LiLo co-designed a collection for fashion brand Ungaro with Spanish designer Estrella Arch.
Rihanna - Last year the singer collaborated with River Island to produce a spunky line of wearble garments. She also tied up with beauty brand MAC for a range of cosmetics.
Heidi Klum - The supermodel has not only lent her name to fashion brand Birkenstock for a shoes line and Jordache Jeans, but also has her own line of stylish baby clothes.
Halle Berry - The actress had teamed up with German brand Deichmann in 2012 for a shoes line.
Kanye West - The singer worked on a garment collection with APC that is said to have sold out within hours.
Victoria Beckham - The former Posh spice made an easy transition into fashion when she reinvented herself as a designer showing at prestigious fashion week.
Alicia Silverstone - The actress collaborated with organic beauty company Juice Beauty to create a line of products.
Gwen Stefani - The singer tied up with the nail brand OPI to create satin glossy and chrome nail polishes.
Katie Holmes - The actress who was the former face of Bobbi Brown, launched a palette of colours for the eyes, cheeks and lips
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It's official. My fantasy football draft date is set: Sunday, Aug. 26, at 11 a.m.
It's a little like knowing a child's due date, except hopefully there are no diaper changes or me having to cut anything.
Fantasy owners are a varied bunch.
Some of us show up on draft day with a magazine, crack it open and read while we draft. Others carve out a few hours the week before, between work, helping the kids with their homework and a "honey-do" list. The few, the proud, the die-hard follow a similar pattern to an actual team in the offseason. We do a little bit at a time, and ratchet up our preparations the closer we get to Week 1.
I've been studying since the beginning of June, some of which I've shared with you at UTSanDiego.com. There's still more to come.
Just a month away, the real work finally begins. It's time to funnel all the knowledge I've accumulated into a razor sharp focus that will enable me to develop a winning strategy. Over the next two weeks, I'll become so saturated with information, I'll finally stop. I won't pick up a magazine. I won't read a website. I'll simply monitor injuries, and allow muscle memory to take over at the draft.
The key cog in my muscle memory philosophy is my gut — coincidentally my largest muscle. My first column espoused my belief in trusting one's gut being the foundation of a good fantasy sports owner. If you are relatively knowledgeable, and trust your instincts, you will find success.
I received validation from an interesting source.
Researchers from Columbia Business School recently conducted eight studies where they compared people who trusted their feelings in making decisions and judgments — such as predicting who would win the BCS championship game or "American Idol" — with those who didn't feel confident in their ability to correctly predict events. The results: Those who trusted their feelings were consistently more accurate than those who didn't.
This can be expanded into all of life's endeavors, but I'm not trying to be Dr. Phil here. I'm trying to help you build a championship team.
Here's an exercise to help strengthen your gut: If you have to make a decision between two players, flip a coin. The answer does not lie with which side the coin lands on, it lies with which side your inner voice was rooting for. The inner voice never shuts up, we only choose to ignore it sometimes. Learn to listen better, and you will make better decisions.
Now for a dose of intuition:
• There's no doubt in my mind Aaron Rodgers (Packers) is the best quarterback in the game, but Tom Brady (Patriots) will be the No. 1 fantasy QB this season. The return of Josh McDaniels to an already pass-giddy offense will make the difference. Playing the Dolphins twice won't hurt either.
• Speaking of Mr. Bündchen, the statistical difference between Aaron Hernandez (Patriots) and Dance Dance Revolution enthusiast Rob Gronkowski (Patriots) will be negligible this season.


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Another Way, Inc., Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Center, celebrated its 25th anniversary at the Denim & Jewels event at Otter Springs, but it's not the milestone the organization hopes to achieve.
"I wish we didn't need to do this, but we do," said Donna Fagan, executive director of the organization, in addressing the 60 attendees at the Saturday fundraiser and celebration sponsored by TJ Maxx of Lake City.
Food distribution
The Food for Life food distribution is on the second and fourth Saturday of the month starting at 10 a.m. at the Chiefland First United Methodist Church with a suggested donation of $3.50.
Peace Lutheran
The annual rummage sale at Peace Lutheran Church will take place Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m.– 2 p.m. There will be no early sales.
The Gainesville Rose Society presents its 42nd Rose Show, "The Internet of Roses," on Saturday, April 18, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Celebration United Methodist Church, 9501 S.W. Archer Road, Gainesville.
See hundreds of specimen roses, many arrangements, and learn how easy it is to grow beautiful roses. Potted roses and cut roses will be available for sale. For more information, visit gainesvillerosesociety.com.
Free admission.
Today, April 16
Transportation disadvantaged board meeting
The Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board will conduct its regular business meeting on Thursday, April 16, at 10 a.m. in the Levy County Courthouse in the County Commissioners' Board Room, at 355 S. Court St., Bronson.
The board meeting is open to the public.
American Legion Ladies Auxillary dinner
Mason Hancock of Georgia was one of many spring breakers who visited Fanning Springs State Park last week for a dip in the icy waters.
The park is open from 8:00 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. Admission is $6 per vehicle with two to eight people, or $4 for a single occupant.
The Cedars of Lebanon cemetery annual spring cleanup is Saturday, April 11, beginning at 9 a.m. at the cemetery.
Area old timers and friends gather to socialize and share a covered dish. The cemetery is located six miles north of Inglis. Bring a rake and a lawn chair and join the group.
For more information, contact Cecille Rohrer at email@example.com or call 352-339-3384.
Camp Kesem at the Florida State University, an organization dedicated to helping children affected by a parent's cancer, announces its 1st annual Superhero Scramble 5K, event on Sunday, April 26 at 9 a.m. at the Integration Statue on the Florida State University campus (near Woodward Ave. and Tennessee St.)
Students from Chiefland Middle High School will host a first-ever "Fields of Faith" on Wednesday, April 22, at 6 p.m. to share their Christian faith with fellow students. The interdenominational outreach event will be held at Wayne Pridgeon Football Stadium.
By Melinda Myers
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Nothing beats the flavor of fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes. Make this your biggest and tastiest tomato harvest yet with proper planting and care.
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Isabel promotes Michael Kors
Isabel Lucas showcases @MichaelKors as the designer shares his rules for mid-season dressing in @PORTERMagazine pic.twitter.com/SalchAPqSl
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High praise coming in for #ElectricSlide star ISABEL LUCAS. @examinercom say "this is an actress to watch" pic.twitter.com/60EtAW8RaU
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To celebrate their 15th birthday, Australian In Style magazine features some of their favourite female celebrities on their cover, and inside ask what they would tell their 15 year old selves if they had the chance.
Here's what Isabel said:
"What would I say to my 15-year-old self? I would sit her down and remind her that it's really okay to be yourself; in fact, it's wonderful. We try to conform to fit someone else's view but it's your life—and you never know what's around the bend.
It takes courage and vulnerability to be that true with yourself and with others."
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InStyle Australia April 2015 : Bella Heathcote, Isabel Lucas, Grace Huang, Maddison Brown & Mirand Kerr by H. Stewart pic.twitter.com/tI47VbaqP7
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A chronicle of the life of furniture salesman turned bank robber Eddie Dodson. Starring Jim Sturgess, Patricia Arquette, Isabel Lucas. In theaters and On Demand April 3, 2015.
The first trailer for Knight Of Cups was released a few weeks ago and you can watch it below. It is set to premiere at the Berlin Film Festival next month.
Here is another – the time for the US – trailer for The Loft. It is currently set to hit US screens on January 23rd.
Isabel's new film The Water Diviner premiered in Sydney earlier this week although unfortunately Isabel was not in attendance. It will receive a premiere in Melbourne and then Istanbul next week, and will be released in Australian cinemas on Boxing Day.
The Water Diviner has been nominated for several Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards.
Below is a video featurette on the movie, giving us a first look at Russell Crowe's directorial debut:
1983 Los Angeles is full of beautiful girls, luxurious mansions, and glamorous parties. Eddie Dodson (Jim Sturgess), a hip and charismatic dealer of antique furniture for the rich and famous, is living the high life. When Eddie meets the cool and aloof Pauline (Isabelle Lucas), the attraction is instant and the two live out each other's fast-paced fantasies until Eddie's high-rolling life catches up with him and loan sharks start knocking on his door. To pay off his debts, Eddie and Pauline begin a spree of bank robberies across LA, charming tellers at over 60 banks to hand over the cash. Now the two are not only on the run from loan sharks but also have the police hot on their trail.
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Damon Gameau goes Super Size on the sweet stuff in shocking sugar experiment
IT'S been 10 years since Morgan Spurlock existed on just McDonald's for a month in the groundbreaking film, Super Size Me.
Now our waistlines face a new threat, and another guinea pig has undergone some risky self-experimentation to try to make sense of it.
Australian TV actor and filmmaker Damon Gameau stars in That Sugar Filmwhich will air in Australian cinemas in early 2015, in which he exists on "healthy" low-fat food with a high sugar content for 60 days.
The results are more shocking than anyone could have expected.
Within three weeks, the previously healthy Damon was feeling terrible all the time, lethargic and snapping at the slightest thing.
A visit to the doctor confirmed the worst — he had the beginnings of fatty liver disease.
"I had no soft drink, chocolate, ice cream or confectionery," Damon told Sunrise this week. "All the sugars that I was eating were found in perceived healthy foods, so low-fat yoghurts and muesli bars and cereals and fruit juices, sports drinks … these kind of things that often parents would give their kids thinking they're doing the right thing."
Russell Crowe's directorial debut to be released in April by Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Pictures says it has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to actor Russell Crowe's directorial debut — The Water Diviner — from RatPac Entertainment.
Set for release April 24, the big-screen drama stars Olga Kurylenko, Yilmaz Erdogan, Cem Yilmaz, Jai Courtney, Ryan Corr, James Fraser, Ben O'Toole and Isabel Lucas.
The announcement regarding its American release was made Friday by Greg Silverman, the studio's president of creative development and worldwide production; Sue Kroll, president of worldwide marketing and international distribution; and Dan Fellman, president of domestic distribution.
Shot primarily on location in the wilds of the Australian outback and Turkey, the film is a post-war drama which follows an Aussie man on his travels to Turkey after the Battle of Gallipoli in search of his three missing sons.
"The studio has a long history with Russell, going back to his stellar breakthrough performance in L.A. Confidential. We're excited to be collaborating with him again, this time on his directorial debut," Silverman said in a statement.
"Russell has proven time and again what an incredible on-screen talent he is, and it's a thrill for us to be able to bring not only his first feature behind the camera — but such a moving story — to U.S. audiences," added Kroll.
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After having its cinema release pushed back again, Loft is now scheduled to be released (in the US?) on January 23rd 2015. Below is an another international trailer for the movie, with the description suggesting it will be released in Belgium tomorrow – October 15th…
Jim Sturgess Heist Movie 'Electric Slide' Lands U.S. Distributor, Release Date
Paragon Releasing has acquired all U.S. and Canadian rights to writer-director Tristan Patterson's heist film "Electric Slide" from Myriad Pictures, the companies announced Monday.
Jim Sturgess, Isabel Lucas, Chloe Sevigny, Patricia Arquette, Christopher Lambert and Vinessa Shaw star in the film, which will be released theatrically in the U.S. in April 2015.
Sturgess and Lucas play star-crossed lovers who pull a Bonnie and Clyde-style series of bank robberies in 1980's Los Angeles.
Also read: Anthony Hopkins Plays Mind Games With His Captors in 'Kidnapping Freddy Heineken' Trailer (Video)
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The Federal Trade Commission has accused three Dallas debt settlement companies of making deceptive claims about the results they achieve for consumers who are deeply in debt. The FTC claims the companies said that if consumers enrolled in their programs they could erase 30 to 60 percent of their credit card debt and be debt-free in a matter of months. However, the FTC says the companies "rarely negotiate settlements for all accounts entered into the debt relief service by consumers."
The companies sued by the FTC are Debt Consultants of America Inc., Debt Professionals of America Inc. and Financial Freedom Processing Inc., formerly known as Financial Freedom of America Inc. All three deny any wrongdoing.
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