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In the year 1602 the Tang Village was rising and soon became a kingdom. They worshiped the god name Sustenance of the golden capital of heaven. He loved his followers. For they believed bad obstacles would turn good due to their belief in Sustenance. One day Sustenance decided to help his people. For any other kingdom that tried to take over them. The war lasted for many years. The God came up with an idea. Have a tournament of the greatest fighters in all of the kingdom against one another. In the dark corners of the kingdom. A woman name Sen of the Wu family found a flyer. That stated that all men not women in the kingdom were allowed to fight to the death. In return the winner would be given their greatest desire and Tang attached to their name as well as becoming the Thunder Warrior. To defend the kingdom from other kingdoms that are almost at threat level. Wu Sen came up with an idea, to disguise herself as a man. In order to fight in the tournament. Three days later the tournament started and Wu Sen defeated all of the competition. People cheered "The man without fear." She was happy but Wu Sen knew her secret would soon be revealed. In the final battle for the crown of Thunder Warrior. Wu Sen fought against the body builder Scream. The bell was hit. The battle began and Wu Sen made the first attack. Running with all her speed Wu Sen jumped into the air with her sword. Scream acted fast and hit Wu Sen with a mega punch. Knocking her to the ground. She lost her breath and couldn't move. Scream walked up to Wu Sen and picked her up by the hat. It came off revealing her jet black hair. Wu Sen's feminine side was revealed and Scream was set in shock. This gave Wu Sen a couple of seconds to react. In one swift movement, Wu Sen picked her sword up, and slashed Scream in the throat. He fell to his death and Wu Sen was named Thunder Warrior. The Tang Family was very insulted by her breaking the law of man but impressed that she was able to defeat the strongest men. From the heavens Sustenance smiled and smoke. "The day has come for the first woman warrior and the first Thunder Warrior." He sent a lightning bolt at the woman whom was standing tall. Shocking her completely Wu Sen dropped to the ground. She woke up with a green and yellow costume with swords using the power of thunder. He hair tied in a bun Wu Sen-Tang a.k.a. Thunder-Scream was born. Using scream was in remembrance of the great warrior she defeated for the title of Thunder Warrior. 22 years later Wu Sen died. How this great warrior died was unknown but the legacy of Thunder was passed on. Wu Sen is well-known for fighting of the Davon Sabre.
During the first Thunder Warrior reign obstacles occurred. Davon Sabre mother of Davon San and wife of Davon Sabre was a woman of many talents. She could change the color of her hair, skin, nails. Her official look was known as black and white. While her husband and son left to train Davon Sabre would remember her childhood. When she wasn't married and had a sister. "Wu Sabre your it." Davon Sabre would smile until it soon ended when Wu Sen-Tang of the Tang kingdom arrived in her corridors. "How dare you think about taking over my kingdom Davon Sabren!" Her smile faded and her eyes turned read, the jet black hair shortened, and she picked up a sword. Engraved on the silver blade was japenese inscriptions. Translated it would say "Whom ever dies by this sword will spend eternity with Dormitory one of the kings of hell." The window's curtain began to sway through the late night breeze. The women stared each other down. The battle soon began and only one was left standing. As Davon Sabren looked down at the defenseless Wu Sen-Tang the Thunder Warrior. "You shall die tonight my young sister and I will take the title of Thunder Warrior." From high in the heavens Sustenance was worried. For Wu Sen-Tang needed to act fast before she die but at the same time could not kill Davon Sabre of the Darkness Legacy. "If those of the Darkness Legacy and Thunder Legacy collide they will fight to the fullest but there is a stipulation, you must kill the other warrior with their own sword." Back inside the kingdom of Davon Sabre, Wu Sen-Tang finally reacted. She stabbed Davon Sabre with the sword of Thunder instead of using the sword of Darkness. That was her biggest mistake. In Davon Sabre's finally words. "All those whom wear the mantle of Thunder will die at the age of 44 and the wielders of Darkness will die on a special day and year." Davon Sabre dropped to the ground dead and the next year on Wu Sen-Tang's 44th birthday happened and she died. Davon Sabre the husband of Davon Sabre soon declared war on all of the Tang Kingdom for breaking the treaty between the two kingdoms. The son of the King and Queen of Darkness was upset with war being declared. His name was Davon San and he revolted against his own father. The Davon/Tang War was now official. Davon Sabre's soul was sent to Dormitory the God of Darkness. The year was 1624 when the war began and a new Thunder Warrior was born this time it was controversial.
Living in the shadows of his father Davon San became a rebel. Fighting in the Tang/San war was a period in time to remember. Except history seemed to forget about it but don't worry. In the beginning there was darkness and in the end there was light. Davon fought against his father thinking just because mother died for being a bitch, doesn't mean you need to declare war. Soon the whole prophecy excuse came up and a father versus son emerged. Davon Saness took out his sword. Using all his strength. The sword ripped throw the air, hitting the son in the heart. Davon San eyes glowed gold and an army from the heavens came down. He rose up wearing yellow and green. The colors of the Thunder Legacy. With all his might Davon San now Davon San-Tang killed his father. With his heaven army at his side known as Gods Watchful Eyes. The line-up consisted of ancestors of todays heroes and villians. The 503 Woman, Fero Night, Lady Bright, Driftness, Thunderbolt (Davon San-Tang), and Davon Sabren (Reawakend wiht a warm heart). The tang society had it's second Thunder warrior. A man whom wieled both the Thunder Legacy and Darkness Legacy on his back. With that said and the origins of the named Thunderbolt explained. The current Thunderbolt is one of the two descendents of the great Davon San. Inside the heart of John a.k.a Thunderbolt lies the power of the Thunder Legacy and Darkness Legacy. He has not yet discovered it yet so be ready for the unthinkable. John chose the name Thunderbolt because he felt it fitted him and his personality.
Meeting a woman named Kimora Rodriguez whom was half asian and half puerto rican with a side of Portuguese. George called her mashed potatoes of her many nationalities. The two fell in love. George Ez added fun to his last name, now becoming George Funez and their life together began. George started up a bussiness called Funez Industres and soon had a son named John. Behind the scenes Kimora was fighting warriors in the Tang Temple. For she was next in line for the Thunder/Darkness Legacy. Legend states that after the San/Tang War those whom were descendents will become wielders of the Thunder/Darkness Legacy. Kimora seemingly never got it. Yet, her son John began to show great potetial at a young age. Having the ability to build mini-weapons at the age of three and solving mathematical equations. Kimora knew her son had some legacy powers within. She had to do something. As she went to her husband she began to feel pain in her stomach. She was pregnant with Clarissa. Speaking to her husband about her families past. They moved to Puerto Rico and soon the United States of America. Because if the Tang Society found out they would take the child in and raise him as a warrior. Kimora did not want her child to go through that whatsoever. In the shadows the father of The Drifter watched over the family. For this alien/thunder warrior would be the key for world domination. At the age of 22 John discovered his ability to pick up objects up to 80 tons and x-ray vision. He toke over Funes Industres soon to be Enterprises and built a suit similair to Iron Man. John soon doned the sophisticated suit and would start his future as an anti-hero doing both good and neutral things. Naming himself Thunderbolt also known as the Brand New Era.
Becoming a Hero
Living in Funez Tower seemed in the point of view from a regular civilian would be luxurious. It wasn't and all John did was spend days alone with a computer and telivision. One night Tony Stark confronted the young industres John and struck a deal with him. If John would don a suit of armor and become a black-ops team for the Mighty Avengers, Tony would invest a large amount of money to help the company get on it's "feet". John agreed and named himself Thunderbolt. Stating it fitted his official look. In weeks to come John finally assembled his team. Vance Astro, Ferro Vida, LightBright, Kingggamer, and soon his sister Kattana. They would soon break up with the event "The Death of Thunderbolt" nearly taking away the life of John Funez. He gave up the hero bussiness for almost a year. John returned with a different perspective on life. "Take what you can and keep" as well as "The strong survive and the weak die". Friends thought he was cold others thought he was making wrong decisions. A new suit was soon donned and resembled Tony Stark/Iron Man. Today no one is sure if he is a hero. Becoming a hero was in a way easy. Even if Thunderbolt was considered a B-Lister.
Gods Watchful Eyes
Now an adult John began working with Sector 12 and struck a deal. Gather a team of heroes and he would be paid great amounts of money for Funez Industries. However John had a different plans. Assembling Ferro Vida, LightBright, Katanna, Sonata, and days later Lady Nightmare. They formed Gods Watchful Eyes. To watch over those in peril and figure out a way to react. In order to win without sweating. Sector 12 went mad when Gods Watchful Eyes went rogue. John had other plans. He made a deal with Sector 13. Join the Dark Initiative known as Dark Reign and Gods Watchful Eyes will get to act freely as a team with no boundries. Even though some people have seen him quit Dark Reign, John is still affiliated with the team. He regrets it but John knows it is the only way to move forward. He doesn't want to hurt his friends but man has got to do what he has to do in order to survive. Even if it means giving himself up to a "New Nation" he began to use to different costumes. One for the Dark Initiative and the other for his team Gods Watchful Eyes. Just remember a lie always seems to reveal itself. One day everyone shall realize is "dark" secret.
The New Nation
Even though Thunderbolt made a short appearance in the Doomsday Chronicles: Chapter One. It had some signifigance and some ends were left untied. In the meeting room when Agent Anderson of Sector 13 was briefing the heroes of Veritas Inc. and Zero Squad, Gambler introduced himself. Soon after Thunderbolt interrupted making jokes as he pointed his gun. It was something no one would expect. Thunderbolt on a team that was composed of a power house and dark anti-heroes. From Gambler to Nobody it was something out of John's dream team lists. Chaos broke out at the secret location and Gambler instructed Thunderbolt to release the anti-hero known as Shaper. Thunderbolt went but had different plans. As everyone knows John now going by Thunderbolt once again, had different plans. He gathered top secret information that only his eyes are allowed to see. With that said Thunderbolt figured out a way to exit the base. He went to his home Funez Tower and began planning for the future. Even though Doomsday could have cause major problems in his area. Thunderbolt had a plan just in case that happened. He felt like a backstabber leaving the team and thinking he was as good as Gambler. Thunderbolt knew no one could duplicate Gambler's "swag". In a matter of days Thunderbolt rejoined the Dark Initiative but not as a full-time member. He has not told Gambler the whole truth of his treachery. The time has not come. Will John Funez a.k.a Thunderbolt become a full pledged Dark Initiative member? Time will have to tell.
Some say Cassandra Adams never existed. She was just an illusion from the mind of Thunderbolt. To tell you the truth Cassandra was real. When she nearly killed Thunderbolt in their first confrontation she began to cry. Asking for forgiveness, that she couldn't play the bad girl any longer. Soon the two connected and a relationship was formed. In the beginning they were lovers. In the end they were husband and wife getting ready for their first born to enter the world. Yet, it all came crashing down. The Future Criminals resurfaced into the modern-age (2007). One night the phone rang, waking up their baby. John went to answer but Cassandra was already talking. Tears ran down her face, she moved forward and kissed him on his lips. Saying her final goodbye as well as taking their child. John ran after her reaching his arm out. Wanting his wife and child...his family. In an instant they were gone. So, the rumors are not true Cassandra Adams a.k.a Stone was real. Where she is now, not even John knows. He tries not to remember that horrible day. Losing those he loved so dearly. Sure he has tried to move on but it's not that easy. That is why John on the first GWE mission against the Future Criminals almost had a major breakdown. For he had companion that disappeared without his consent, an explanation, and not even a call. Whether Cassandra is still alive and their baby his healthy and happy is unknown. His heart will forever be damaged.
Legacy is composed of six communites. The Meltdown Legacy: The deadliest weapons, The Thunder Legacy: Warriors of the greater good, The Darkness Legacy: Assassins, The Magic Legacy: Magicians of the chaos magics, The Mystic Legacy: Warriors of the mystical realm, and The Mixed Breed Legacy: Half demon and angel. Many wielders have been around for centuries with no boundries whatsoever. Fighting to the death when ever wielders met. Every five years on January 29th, a war between all legacies occurred. Meeting in Jerusalem, the wielders prepare themselves. Not knowing why they fight they just do. As they fight a woman, the wielder of the Mixed legacy, whom never seems to die cries, as Adam and Eve's children fight to the death.
Did You Know?
Current Wielders: Thunder Legacy: Thunderbolt (Valeria Cooper), Darkness Legacy: Katanna, Glacier Legacy: Unknown, Magic Legacy: Callista, Mystic Legacy: Unknown, Mixed Breed Legacy: Kiara Sullivan.
John Funez is the wielder of the Thunder Legacy but hardly knows due to his mother never telling him the secret. Though he will soon find out due to a current fight with The Drifter known as Sins of Our Fathers. His family history will finally be told but until then, God only knows what happens. Clarissa Funez is the wielder of The Darkness Legacy and is sister of John Funez. Unlike her brother, Clarissa has been slowly discovering her powers. Callista is the wielder of the Magic Legacy and has been living for the past 200 hundred years. She is the "cousin" of John Funez and Clarissa Funez. Entering their lives every now and then. Most likely when big events happen. Especially, when John nearly died.
Valeria Cooper
Born in Trenton, New Jersey in General Hospital. Valeria Cooper was given to an adoption agency because her mother being 14 years old. Now 20 Valeria Cooper has resorted to being a criminal. Making seven huge bank robberies. Recently, when the Thunder Legacy gave up on the broken Johnathan Funez it found a new wielder. A person strong enough to hold her own with any obstical. Her name was Valeria Cooper, a runaway who finally got free from her adoptive parents. Now wielding the power of the Thunder Legacy. Valeria Cooper has made 30 successful robberies. In four different states within two days. During a confrontation with Clarissa Funez the current wielder of the Darkness Legacy. The two may actually have to coopperate with the coming of the former Thunderbolt. The man who now wieldes the Glacier Legacy. Only known as "The Coldness" and ruler of the Davon-Tang Society. Though he doesn't consider himself a villain nor king. Thunderbolt wants vegeance on Valeria Cooper since she is the new Thunder Legacy wielder.
Power Set:
*Super-Stregth (90 tons)
* Super-Speed (70 miles)
* Wings (Flying at high altitudes)
* Manipulation of Fire


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Sorry to do this, but I'm somewhat unfamiliar with alot of this stuff, and will be buying soon (next few months, possibly sooner). I've already asked about TV's, and will probably be getting a 42"-50" LCD with Native 1080P Support (Verizon Fios TV is going to start broadcasting sports in 1080P in the fall!!! WOOT!) I know I can search the net, but I trust you guys more than some guy I don't know on a forum I don't visit. Now to the questions...
1. I know this is a HUGE debate, but could someone who owns both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD explain the pros and cons of each (without being overly fanboyish? :P)
2. If I choose Blu-Ray, I might opt for the PS3 (I hear it's a good player). Do the games they make for it run at a high resolution though? (IE-High Def)?
3. If I choose HD-DVD and buy a cheapy one, is that bad? Are there any inexpensive ones that are decent out there? How is the $199 add on unit for the 360? I might go that route..
4. If I choose to go balls out and buy a combo unit - is there anything wrong with this one :
I know it doesn't do iHD, but what is that anyway?
5. Do either format have movies that are 1080P? If not, why are people buying 1080P TV's (With exception of Fios like I stated above)
6. Would it be best to wait it out and just buy an upconverting DVD player? How do those look compared to BR or HDDVD? BestBuy has an LG on sale for 85 bucks!
Thanks in advance - I won't be able to see any responses till Tuesday as I'll be out of town, so don't be put off if I don't answer any ? during that time..
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Thanks to my distrust of weather forecasts, I found myself shivering in Seoul last week. Though various weather sites predicted lows of 1-degree Celsius, I still insisted on dressing up like it was spring, foregoing heavy socks and tights in favor of loafers and cotton leggings.
As soon as the sun went down, the lower half of my body felt encased in ice. Each step I took felt as if my soles were treading on sharp ice needles. Apart from the shops with heaters in full blast, the food carts scattered on the busiest streets of Seoul would become my refuge.
A tray heaped with hot tteokbokki—gummy rice cakes that resemble fingers drenched in spicy sauce—would send much-needed heat zinging through my mouth all the way down to my toes. The man behind the pojangmacha, the Korean term for food carts, scooped broth into a paper cup and handed it to me.
The broth was from the two small rectangular vats where sticks of odeng or fish cakes had been stewing for a while.
The fish cakes looked like ribbons of tofu or scrambled egg in the skewer and gave the steaming broth a delicious flavor.
Gulping down the scalding broth would burn your tongue, but the warmth that would cascade down your body would make the burn worth it.
Eating your way through the varied contents of a pojangmacha is not only a good way to quell hunger pangs for less (the prices of the dishes range from P40-P100), it's also one of the best ways to experience Seoul.
If you're lucky, you may even catch one of your favorite K-pop/Koreanovela stars grabbing a quick bite. Some of the carts have photos of their famous Korean celebrity patrons pasted along the cart's walls.
The beauty of each pojangmacha is its variety. In Myeong-dong, Seoul's most popular shopping street, two carts in one of the alleys sell Yangnyum chicken—boneless chicken meat coated in sweet batter, fried to a golden crisp and drizzled with sweet, spicy sauce (expect most sauces in Seoul to have that bite). There are skewers and plates for the more adventurous, like soondae (blood sausages) or bundaeggi (boiled silkworm larva).
The carts also offer Korean variations of popular American and Japanese fare. The hotdog-on-a-stick sometimes takes the form of a corn dog, dipped in batter and double-fried.
If corn dogs are too common for you, try the calorie bomb version, where the batter-encrusted hotdog is covered with a thick layer of crisp, crinkle-cut French fries.
Street sushi
You can also find "street sushi" called kimbap: long rolls of seaweed with rice, cucumber, crab and turnip, drizzled with sesame oil.
For a light snack, you can grab crisp, sweet potato sticks, dried squid/fish which is grilled before being served to you, and corn-on-a-cob (Korean corn is less sweet as ours, paler in color and a bit gummier). If you happen to be freezing in Seoul, you can also buy freshly-roasted chestnuts, and stuff it in your pockets as an instant handwarmer.
Some street fare are also seasonal. When the sun is out, stalls selling freshly-squeezed lemons mixed with lime soda crop up. They pour into a plastic pouch with a straw.
Spring time is strawberry season in Seoul, and plastic cartons of the succulent red fruit can be had for less than P200.
A few carts have become popular tourist spots as well. At the entrance of Namdaemun market, a small stall can barely be seen because of the lines of people blocking it. The stall is known for hodduk or pancake which is served two ways—filled with either japchae (sweet potato noodles) or with a honey seed paste.
Best 'Japchae' donut
As you wait for your turn, you will see a woman dipping her plastic-covered hands in a blue pail. She pulls out a gooey, wet, yellowish dough which she slaps around her hands to soften and form into a ball.
In front of her is a table filled with plastic tubs of japchae. You will be asked to choose between the tubs filled with glass noodles and vegetables. One tub has beef mixed in with the noodles, while another is just vegetables and noodles.
The japchae is stuffed into the dough and transferred to the guy manning the tub of oil where the hodduk is dunked and deep-fried until it becomes crisp around the edges. It's the Korean deep-fried version of our pancit in a pan de sal—the best japchae donut you will ever taste. The slightly sweet dough combined with the salty noodles and vegetables will leave you wanting a second (or third) helping.
If you plan to visit Seoul for the first time, make sure to include in your itinerary a pojangmacha tour. It will fuel the next stop of your great Korean adventure.
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68 of 69 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful songwriting, haunting voice,
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This review is from: Hourglass (Audio CD)
I first encountered Kate Rusby in an interview in a guitar magazine, and, as she is shortly to visit Morecambe, thought I would purchase a CD before purchasing a concert ticket. Reviews on this Amazon site made choosing difficult, but in the end I opted for this one.
As other reviewers have commented, Kate Rusby's voice is delightful, with a lovely natural sound. Especially winsome is her refusal to mask her Yorkshire accent, and as a fellow notherner I like to hear "mother" pronounced as "mutha", "love" as "luv" and so on! And the voicing is lovely too; listen to the magical voicing of the word "rode" in the lines "..she rode through fields of barley, and she rode through fields of corn.." on "Rose in April."
In the interview I read, Kate Rusby said she considers herself a singer rather than a songwriter. I agree with another reviewer who thinks "Hourglass" is the best song on the album. Besides THAT haunting voice, there is some lovely imagery of "Old Man Time" whose hourglass for Kate seems to have less sand than most people's, causing Kate to wonder if God didn't give him all her sand, or whether hers has been shared with someone else, or washed away, and to wonder if she brought some in a sack, perhaps he'd give some back. Marvellous!
The CD is a mixture of originals, traditional, and traditional lyrics adapted or put to original tunes. The arrangements are very tastefully done, too, with all of the (variety of) instruments adding to the sound without encroaching on it. In the interview I read, Kate expressed a preference for sad songs - plenty of those here! I haven't exposed myself to "traditional" folk music for quite a while, this could now change. I can't wait for the concert, and intend purchasing her other CDs.
47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Prepare to be moved,
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Kate Rusby has a honey rich mezzo voice, and she has gathered around her a group of subtle, sympathetic and tasteful musicians. She has here recorded a set of songs and tunes which combine the cream of the folk tradition with her own lyrical compositions. Those are the bald facts - and they they do not begin to describe what an absolute joy this CD is. I have already saved a place in my choice for Desert Island Discs (well, we can all dream) for the heartbreakingly beautiful Annan Waters, which features some delicately underplayed piano from Kate, and I have been forced to reconsider my view that nothing more could be done with the shanty Bold Riley. But the list of gems does not end there; her voice descends to a sensual contralto for the seriously mellifluous As I Roved Out, and she adopts a lighter mood for the jazzy waltz Radio Sweethearts. I could go on; there is not a weak track on this CD. Buy it; it will move you.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hourglass,
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This was my first exposure to the fantastic talents of Kate Rusby and although I have expanded my collection of her albums to include later material, this, her first album, will always have a special place in my CD collection.
As others have commented her, Kate's voice is her finest tool and she uses it with accomplished skill. Neither perfect in pitch or tone and heavily northerly accented you would expect such a combination not to work, but it is this very "honesty" about her voice which works so very well, whether singing in mournful lower tones or stretching to the limits of the higher ranges it carries the listener on an emotional roller coaster ride.
The songs themselves are a wonderful mix of traditional folk, whether that is joyful tunes about working life (Jolly Ploughboys) or fireside tales (Sir Eglamore) or darker mournful ballads about lost love (Annan Waters) or even forbidden love (Rose in April). But there's also place for tales of more modern love (Radio Sweethearts) or a contemporary view of the passage of time (Old Man Time)
The musical accompaniment is wonderfully understated, after all it's Kate's voice that is the star, but when the soaring fiddle work powers in, (Annan Waters for example) it is simply sublime.
Album favourites for me include the dark humour of Old Man Time, the clap-along saga of Drowned Lovers and the honest workmen's anthem of Jolly Ploughmen.
If you haven't discovered Kate yet, or have only hear her more recent output make this your next "must have" CD purchase!
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!,
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Kate's first album is her at her best, and I cannot stop listening to it, particularly Old Man Time which has to be her best ever song. I would tell everyone to buy this album if I could. Even people who hate folk cannot fail to fall under the spell of Kate's clear voice.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars No surprise she won the Radio 2 Folk album of the year,
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As of 9.2.2000 she is the Radio Two Folk Artist of the year and was also awarded R2 Folk Album of the Year for her second album "Sleepless". But this is where it all started - a debut album of grace, innocence and purity. Ackowledging her sources she cites among others Nic Jones and Jim McGeehan as influences, but nothing is derivative - it all comes up newly-minted and fresh. Try "Drowned lovers" or "Bold Riley" and you'll see what I mean. Her voice is like a Sistine chapel angel, but with a touch of Barnsley to earth it in the real world. When she sings of doomed love you weep for the loss of the lovers (Annan Waters) and when she sings of the dignity of labour you believe in arcadia (Jolly Ploughboys). Mercury-nominated last year and finally rewarded at the R2 ceremony this year, she is as fresh as paint and as graceful as Markova. Buy, but invest in a hankie as well and weep at the artless gamin's tenderness.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best!,
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This had to be one of the all time best Kate Rusby albums. It has fantastic songs and a lot of them are either fast and memorable, or slower but at the same time catchy. All the tracks on this CD are actually very well done, but the best ones have to be:
Sir Eglamore - it's a song about a dragon. Who couldn't love that? It had a really good sort of repeating line as well, that keeps the tune going and adds to the overall flavour of the track.
Radio Sweethearts - A sweet old tune about an old couple waltzing to a radio. You would think that it would be slow and set to a waltz it self, but it goes at a medium pace and has a veyr nice little melody to it!
I Am Stretched On Your Grave - Based on an old poem, this is by far the best song on the album. It's sung incredibly well, and has a deathly drum beat set to it from the second verse. There's no messing around, it's straight to the point and it leaves you singing all day. Fantastic!
There are meany otehr high quality tracks on this album, and it really is one that you should have no doubt about adding to your collection!
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything she does is magic!,
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Kate is an incredible artist. Anyone who hasn't already heard it should also listen to her album with Kathryn Roberts (1995, Pure Records) as well as Sleepless, which is also amazingly good. Her live performances are fantastic and she comes across as being so pleasant and down to earth that you can't help liking her.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Accidental discovery,
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I had not heard Ms Rusby's voice until recently. It is wonderfully distinctive but for me it is like honey, a spoonful is good but not the jar. So I tend to mix up a play list on random play and every time she sings I smile, which says it all. Great voice. Recommended.
5.0 out of 5 stars kate at her best,
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For those die hard fans of Kate Rusby this is a delightful album wistful, amusing and lyrical and for those who are not yet fans - this is an album to savour and enjoy. With a soaring yet subtle voice Kate has reinvented a genre of the folk scene with nostaglic songs and other that are contemporary. She does this effortlessly - easing into the lyrics. There is no one stand out track rather the whole collection stands by itself...for some people ( like me) Kate grows on you and suddenly its like how could you have not been listening to her.
Go enjoy Kate and another excellent album
5.0 out of 5 stars gorgeous music!,
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No wonder this little lass is at the top of the tree in folk (well in my opinion she could be the top in any genre!) She has talent far beyond anything I have heard from these shores in years, but I am just a little glad she is not in mainstream music as I like to think of her as a little hidden gem that only true fans know of!
god bless you Kate (oh and her little family)
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Saw this thread on Sundeck. It interested me because the thought occurred to me that the Rockies still seemed to be able to play old fashioned Coors Field Baseball, and the rest of the league hadn't adjusted to that style of play.
In 75 games at Coors Field, the Rockies have hit .304 with 102 homers and 790 hits. Opponents have hit .258 with 67 homers and 698 hits. The Rockies have outscored visitors 452-345


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American Heritage: How we became the United States of AmericaPublished 9:23pm Wednesday, November 30, 2011
By Bob Hess
Too many people do not know much about the history surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the people who signed it. Therefore, I will do my best to try to enlighten those who really want to know how we became the United States of America.
Woodrow Wilson once said, "A nation which does not remember what it was yesterday does not know what it is today, nor what it is trying to do. We are trying to do a futile thing if we do not know where we have come from, or what we have been about." (1) A truer statement cannot be made. More and more of our children are getting out of school without knowing how we became a nation. They do not know why people came to this continent. They have no idea of the thoughts and beliefs of those who wrote the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America. All they know is what they have learned from modern day history revisionists, who have as their motive the dumbing-down and disrespect of their students concerning our precious history as a nation.
When I was younger, I remember the statement of Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev, the leader of the USSR during what is known as the Cold War Years. He made a statement that rings, more and more, true in my ears today. His statement to the United States went something like this. "…we will bury you without even firing a shot. As I see what is happening to the revision of true history by writers, schoolteachers and professors in our "higher education institutes," I now know the plan that he had in mind. As Wilson said, "take away the knowledge of one's past and their Heritage, and they will go in any direction that they are led, because they have nothing to look back on and be proud of."
The Declaration of Independence was, what I call the birth document, written to give an oppressive government notice that the colonists would no longer put up with the oppression of their English leaders. It was followed up by the new "…supreme law of the land" (2), the Constitution of the United States of America. The Constitution was written for the benefit, not of the people of the world, not of non-citizens, but for it's own personal citizens. Not the words in the preamble: "We the people of the United States…do ordain and establish this Constitution FOR the United States of America" (3). We will discuss the Constitution in future columns. It may be interesting to many what this marvelous document does to protect the citizens of the United States from an oppressive government.
Benjamin Franklin tried to get an intercolonial meeting in 1773. It did not gain support when it was first proposed. However, after the Port of Boston had been closed because of the action of some colonists in what is known as the Boston Tea Party, things started to move forward (5).
In May 1774, the Boston Committee of Correspondence decided to take some action. They sent out a letter to get the colonies to stop trading with England. Some merchants in the colonies did not want to participate in a boycott. Instead, they called for a continental congress, which was proposed on May 27, 1774, by the Virginia House of Burgesses. On Aug. 1 a special convention was held to elect special delegates to attend the meeting in Philadelphia. Thomas Jefferson presented a "Summary View of the Rights of British America," which failed to gain support of the Virginia convention (4).
The First Continental Congress took place on Sept. 5 through Oct. 26, 1774, in Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia, Pa. "It was called in response to the passage of the Coercive Acts (also known as Intolerable Acts by Colonial Americans) by the British Parliament. The Intolerable Acts had punished Boston for the Boston Tea Party" (4).
The First Continental Congress was attended by 12 of the 13 colonies. Georgia did not attend. There was a total of 56 members.
This congress was opened with prayer, which lasted for hours. The 35th Psalm was read and the delegates felt that God used this psalm to "speak directions into their live." The following was recorded of that day: Washington was kneeling there, and Henry, and Randolph and Rutledge, and Lee and Jay; and by their side there stood, bowed down in deference, the Puritan patriots of New England, who at that moment had reason to believe that an armed soldiery was wasting their humble households … They prayed fervently for America, for the Congress, for the province of Massachusetts Bay, and especially the town of Boston…'It is enough,' said Mr. Adams, 'to melt a heart of stone. I saw the tears gush into the eyes of the old pacific Quakers of Philadelphia.' John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail, 'we have appointed a continental fast. Millions will be upon their knees at once before their great Creator, imploring His forgiveness and blessing; His smiles on American councils and arm.'"(1).
(1) For You They Signed, Marilyn Boyer
(2) Constitution of the U.S., Article IV, Para. 2
(3) Preamble of the Constitution
(4) Wikipedia.com
(5) U.S. History.com


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Sixers Taking On Suns Tonight
- Updated: July 15, 2014
The Sixers suffered their second loss of the summer and first of the Las Vegas summer league last night. They lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 86-77 and the game featured a great match-up between Andrew Wiggins and Nerlens Noel. The Sixers have been one of the best this summer, but they just didn't have enough fire power for Anthony Bennett and the Cavs. Tonight, they will look to bounce back when they take on the Suns.
The Suns are currently 1-1 this summer and they are coming off a win against Milwaukee. A few players that the Sixers are going to need to look out for are Seth Curry, Miles Plumlee, and Dionte Christmas. Curry has been a pleasant surprise for the Suns and he is coming off of a game where he scored 26 points. Plumlee has been a beast on the boards and he had 12 in their last game. Finally, Dionte Christmas, a former Temple Owl, is coming off of a game where he scored 12 points and had 8 rebounds. The Suns have a ton of young talent and they could give the Sixers their second straight loss.
The Sixers have been getting big games from Nerlens Noel. Noel has been a force on defense and his offense as come a long way since his freshman year at Kentucky. Another player that has been stepping it up for the Sixers is Jordan McRae. McRae, a second round pick, has been putting up 18 points per game like it's nothing this summer. He might turn out to be a steal for how late the Sixers got him, and the Sixers will need another big from him if they want to get back to winning.
The Sixers have been a lot of fun to watch so far. Noel looks better and better each game, and all of the second round picks are looking impressive. If the Sixers want to compete for another championship they will need to shut down Seth Curry, and keep Miles Plumlee of the boards. Tip off is at 8:00 p.m. tonight.
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Zucchini Ground Beef Italian Style
11 Jun 2010
|Lean ground beef
|1 Pound
|1 Medium, chopped
|Solid packed tomatoes
|19 Ounce (1 Can, 1 Pound And 13 Ounce Size)
|Tomato sauce
|8 Ounce (1 Can)
|Canned tomato paste
|6 Ounce (1 Can)
|Green pepper
|1 Small, seeded and chopped
|Shredded cheddar cheese
|1⁄4 Pound
|6 Medium, sliced 1/2 inch thick
|Pitted ripe olives
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|1⁄2 Teaspoon
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|Garlic salt
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|1⁄8 Teaspoon
|Grated parmesan cheese
|1 Tablespoon
Crumble ground beef in a 2 quart casserole.
Microwave 3 minutes on high.
Add onion and cook 2 minutes more on high.
Add rest of ingredients except Parmesan cheese.
Microwave, covered 4 minutes on high.
Place all the ingredients in a 8x12 glass baking dish.
Sprinkle top generously with parmesan cheese.
Microwave on high 15 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
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Activision cuts short North Korea's space dreams
Feb 6th
Posted by Martyn Williams in Internet
That didn't last long. U.S. video game maker Activision has filed a copyright takedown demand with YouTube resulting in the removal of a video that sees a North Korean man dream of reunification, Korean domination of space and the collapse of the United States.
Uriminzokkiri is a semi-official North Korean web site based in China. It speaks for the North Korean government and carries much of the output of state media, but it also produces its own content. The video was one such original piece.
The clip, posted on the Uriminzokkiri YouTube channel and website over the weekend, attracted a lot of interest on Tuesday. It managed to attract 460,000 views before being taken down — that's about 10 percent of all views on the Uriminzokkiri channel.
Part of its success was the curiosity of the video and music that accompanies the piece: a gentle piano rendition of "We Are The World," the 1985 anthem of a U.S. campaign to help the starving of Ethiopia.
In the Uriminzokkiri video, an instrumental version of the song plays alongside an image of a North Korean rocket blasting into space. In the dream, it's an Unha-9 rocket. Presumably that's a more advanced version of the Unha-3 rocket that recently placed a satellite into orbit.
I had a dream last night, a dream of soaring into space on board our Unha-9 rocket — Uriminzokkiri YouTube channel, February 2, 2013, via "Our Kwangmyongsong-21 spacecraft got separated from the rocket and traveled through space," he says.New York Times Lede Blog.
What's the rocket carrying? The Kwangmyongsong-21 spacecraft, a much more advanced version of the Kwangmyongsong-3 satellite that was launched on the aforementioned Unha-3 rocket in December. The satellite isn't believed to be functioning, but the Kwangmyongsong-21 in the dream has achieved a lot more success.
"Our Kwangmyongsong-21 spacecraft got separated from the rocket and traveled through space," — Uriminzokkiri YouTube channel, February 2, 2013, via "Our Kwangmyongsong-21 spacecraft got separated from the rocket and traveled through space," he says.New York Times Lede Blog.
It's apparently a reusable space vehicle, along the same lines as the U.S. Space Shuttle.
So why is Activision making such a fuss? As Kotaku noted, the computer-generated scenes destruction across New York as the city's skyscrapers burn come straight from the "Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3″ video game.
Here's a look at a frame from the Uriminzokkiri video and, below it, one from "Call Of Duty."
See the tall building in the center? Yup, it's the same one in both clips.
While the video is gone from YouTube, it remains available on LiveLeak.


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NFL Pick: Washington Redskins vs Buffalo Bills
- Updated: October 28, 2011
Washington Redskins vs. Buffalo Bills Gambling Odds from VietBet
NFL Football Betting Favorite: Bills -6
Over/Under: 45.5
The bad news for the Washington Redskins is that they have lost three of their last four games after starting 2-0. The good news for the Redskins is that no one has run away with the NFC East, so they still have a chance to get their act together. Buffalo wasn't expected to do anything positive this year, but the team has had a great 4-2 start to the year. The Bills picked up a big win over New England at home earlier this year. Can Buffalo keep their hot start going or will Washington get back on track?
Rex Grossman has spent several days this week hospitalized with pneumonia. Grossman had been benched for John Beck in the last couple games, but Beck hasn't been very good either. Beck is a little more consistent than Grossman, and he doesn't take as many chances with the ball. The Redskins success early in the season came when they were able to run the ball. They have struggled the last few weeks when they haven't been able to run it effectively. Tim Hightower went down with a season ending injury last week, which means Ryan Torain and Roy Helu will likely share duties in the backfield.
Washington's defense is much improved from last year. The Redskins have been doing a nice job keeping their opponents out of the end zone. DeAngelo Hall and Josh Wilson give the Redskins a pair of solid cornerbacks. Bryan Orakpo and Ryan Kerrigan give the team two great pass rushers off the edge. This defense still has some questions, but they are quickly improving.
Ryan Fitzpatrick was best known for being "that quarterback from Harvard" for quite a while, but now his terrific play on the field is starting to turn some heads. Fitzpatrick is completing 66% of his passes, and he has an impressive quarterback rating of 95.3. Fred Jackson has been one of the best running backs in the NFL this year. Jackson is averaging an amazing 5.7 yards per carry, and he already has six touchdowns. Jackson also has 24 receptions out of the backfield this season. Steve Johnson has quickly emerged as a deep threat that helps the Bills stretch the defense.
Buffalo's defense was among the worst in the NFL last year. The Bills are still giving up a lot of yards this year, but they have been doing a little better at keeping teams out of the end zone. This is an opportunistic defense, but they really do need to improve Shawne Merriman is out for the season with an Achilles injury, so the unit lost one of its best play makers. Marcell Dareus needs to make a big impact for this team the rest of the year.
The Bills have a lot of weapons offensively right now. Jackson isn't getting the credit he deserves, but he is one of the best offensive play makers in the league at this point. The Redskins simply don't have enough offense to keep up with the Bills.
Free NFL Pick: Bills -6
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It's that time of year ... the second guessing season.
What might happen if Oklahoma State got its shot?
How would TCU have done if it got its shot at Auburn at the end of the 2010 season? How about if Boise State got a chance at Alabama in 2009 or if several other BCS fiascos were decided on the field?.
Forget basketball's gimmicky
post-season, where a seventh best team in
a conference gets a shot to play for the
national title, rendering the regular
season relatively meaningless. CFN has
created the best of all possible worlds
for a playoff to make sure the regular
season still holds the weight it does
now, if not more, while providing the
solution everyone wants (outside of Bill
Hancock, the
college presidents, the yellow-jacket
bowl kids, and 99% of the
coaches). Here's the plan …Take
the six BCS conference champions and
give them automatic bids. Take the
highest ranked non-BCS league champion (Notre Dame
included), and give it an automatic bid.
The eighth and final slot would be a
Wild Card, which would go to the top ranked team
in the BCS that isn't already in.
We'd have to keep this in the land of the real with
the geographic and economic concerns in mind by
rewarding the top four teams with a first round home
game - fan bases aren't going to travel to three
neutral field sites if their team goes to the
national championship.
The seeds wouldn't
necessarily go according to BCS ranking,
again, with the idea to put teams close
to the right region to make sure the
opposing fans can get there as easily as
The Final Four games
would be held in Pasadena and New
Orleans, and the national title would
rotate sites like it does now. Meanwhile
the rest of the bowl system would be
kept in place. If you watched the
Liberty Bowl before, you'd still watch
it if there's an eight team playoff.
what would've likely happened had the
CFN system been in place since the BCS
was in place in 2005? Here's the best
guess with the seedings and the results.
Final BCS Ranking In Parentheses
ACC – Florida State (22)
Big East – West Virginia (11)
Big Ten – Penn State (3)
Big 12 – Texas (2)
Pac 10 – USC (1)
SEC – Georgia (7)
Non-BCS – Notre Dame (6)
Wild Card – Ohio State (4)
Bubble Busted: Oregon
(5), Miami (8)
There would've been a little bit of
controversy with the Wild Card. Oregon's lone loss came to USC,
everyone's No. 1 team, while Ohio State had list at home to Vince Young
and Texas and on the road against a Penn State team that would finish
11-1 with an Orange Bowl win over Florida State. Miami didn't have all
that much of a beef going 9-2 before finishing with a 40-3 loss to LSU
in the Peach Bowl.
First Round Matchups
No. 3 Penn State vs. No. 6 Notre
No. 4 Ohio State vs. No. 5 Georgia
No. 2
Texas vs. No. 7 West Virginia
No. 1 USC vs. No. 8 Florida
Matchup Analysis: USC would've waltzed past a Florida State team that had four losses at
the time, but stunned Virginia Tech in the ACC title game. Penn State
had a sound, veteran team that would've come up with just enough big
plays against the awful Notre Dame defense to move on. The real
excitement would've come in the other two games as Vince Young would've
battled Pat White in a showdown of spread wizards in one battle, while
Ohio State and Georgia would've waged a war in the other first rounder.
Don't just assume a Texas win over West Virginia, the Mountaineers were
really that good, but Young wouldn't have let the Horns lose. The
Buckeyes were better than the Bulldogs, but it's OSU vs. the SEC; it's
just too tough to pick against history in a relatively even matchup.
Projected Final Four
Rose Bowl – No. 1 USC vs. No. 5 GeorgiaSugar Bowl – No. 2 Texas vs.
No. 3 Penn State
Matchup Analysis: The Penn State defense would've kept Young from running
amok, but Michael Robinson and the offense would've sputtered a bit too
often against a Texas defense that had the speed and athleticism to keep
the score low. USC in the Rose Bowl … the Trojans wouldn't have lost to
a very good Georgia team that took its eyes off the ball in the Sugar
Bowl loss to West Virginia. Reggie Bush would've had a huge game to
overcome a sluggish day from Matt Leinart.
Projected National Championship:
No. 1 USC vs. No. 2 Texas
Projected National Champion:
No. 2 Texas
Matchup Analysis: Vince Young,
Vince Young, Vince Young. It took one of the greatest performances in
college football history for the Longhorns to get by the Trojans 41-38
in the 2006 Rose Bowl.
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Mutual Fund Fraud
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KWAME HOLMAN: The scandals in the mutual fund industry grow almost daily. To date, 11 firms that manage close to $1 trillion of investors' money have been charged or are under investigation for securities fraud.
This morning, members of the Senate Banking Committee focused on how the Securities and Exchange Commission failed to detect fund managers who allowed insiders to trade after hours, siphoning potential stock profits from everyday investors. William Donaldson, chairman of the SEC, said the Commission did not foresee such schemes.
WILLIAM DONALDSON: For too long, the Commission has found itself in the position of reacting to market problems rather than anticipating them. There are countless reasons for this, not the least of which include historically lagging resources and structural and organizational roadblocks. The time for excuses has long passed.
KWAME HOLMAN: Committee Chairman Richard Shelby asked about a recent SEC action involving the scandals. The commission agreed to a settlement with Putnam Investments, a multibillion- dollar fund that had been charged with securities fraud.
SEN. RICHARD SHELBY: Is the Putnam settlement a model for the type of reforms that the SEC is seeking? Why did you do it so quickly rather than try to seek an industry-wide settlement?
WILLIAM DONALDSON: Well, we don't think that we should use a bludgeon at this time to bring in a whole lot of other reforms that may pertain to the rest of the industry or may pertain to Putnam on this settlement. We thought the higher good, if you will, was bringing these charges to a conclusion and in so doing to hopefully begin to eliminate immediately the burdens that are currently being placed on Putnam Fund shareholders.
KWAME HOLMAN: In the New York Times yesterday, New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer criticized the SEC's decision to settle the Putnam case. Spitzer wrote: "My office – while committed to working in the Securities and Exchange Commission in our investigation of the mutual fund industry – will not be party to settlements that fail to protect the interests of investors and let the industry off with little more than a slap on the wrist." Donaldson defended the settlement in today's Wall Street Journal, and in his opening statement to the Banking Committee.
WILLIAM DONALDSON: The criticism is misguided and misinformed and it obscures the settlement's fundamental significance. First, we put in place a process for Putnam to make full restitution for investor losses associated with Putnam's misconduct. Secondly, we required Putnam to admit its violations for purposes of seeking a penalty and other monetary relief– an important point. Third, we forced immediate tangible reforms at Putnam to protect investors from this day forward.
KWAME HOLMAN: Connecticut's Christopher Dodd told Donaldson the public interest is not served when regulators are sniping at each other.
SEN. CHRISTOPHER DODD: Are there lines of communication? Is there anything… any effort being made? I mean just having competing op- ed pieces and so forth, I mean, I'm just worried about where this is going to take us — if you're trying to fashion something here that makes sense.
WILLIAM DONALDSON: We're doing everything in our power to work with the state regulators and that includes all of them. Unfortunately we can't control what certain state regulators decide they want to say publicly. I believe that it's very counterproductive.
KWAME HOLMAN: The committee's top Democrat, Paul Sarbanes of Maryland, followed, saying if one regulator overlooks criminal activity, another one must step in.
SEN. PAUL SARBANES: If a vacuum exists, if a problem has developed, if investors are being abused, if the public perceives that the public interest is not being addressed, then whoever moves into that vacuum is going to be welcome.
KWAME HOLMAN: Donaldson responded that the fund companies that have committed wrongdoing will be punished and investors reimbursed. After Donaldson, the committee heard from mutual fund industry representatives who also said the mutual fund schemes were not on their radar.
SPOKESMAN: This obviously has been a wake-up call for all of us.
KWAME HOLMAN: Again Paul Sarbanes spoke up.
PAUL SARBANES: You sit at the top of the pyramid of your industries, and you're telling us here today, "well, we didn't know this was happening."
SPOKESMAN: We're trade association lobby groups. We don't go out and inspect our members.
KWAME HOLMAN: Members of the Senate and House from both parties are backing legislation to overhaul the way the mutual fund industry operates, but action is not expected until next year. The Banking Committee will continue its hearings on the issue later this week.


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Rebecca wanted to be an ophthalmology technician because "she enjoyed correcting visions and the end result."
Back in the 1990s, he ran afoul of the American Board of ophthalmology (ABO), the certifying organization for his specialty.
ophthalmology oph·thal·mol·o·gy (ŏf'thəl-mŏl'ə-jē, -thāl-, ŏp'-)
The branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the eye.
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Last night, dozens of students, parents and community members gathered at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore on East 86th Street to discuss one of the biggest problems facing schools today: bullying.
By: Keyla Espinal
The campaign continues to convince city leaders to preserve funding for 47,000 after-school and child care slots. The Huffington Post provides a detailed look at the situation, including comments from Katherine Eckstein, Children's Aid Director of Public Policy:
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The Mayor's proposed budget cuts will eliminate child care and after-school programs for 47,000 children. On Monday, April 30th, YOU can help by calling city leaders and telling them to save these vital programs. Here's how:
On Monday, April 30th, call (888) 279-3491 and use the following script as a guide (please be polite):
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I have a Bachelor of University Studies degree from the University of Albuquerque. My major fields were history and French. After I graduated from college, I studied Japanese for many years at the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos, Santa Fe Community College, and with several private tutors. I completed English as a Second Language Training with Literacy Volunteers of America in 1993. Since then, I have done private ESL tutoring in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Denver, Colorado. I volunteered for three years in the ESL program at the Emily Griffith Opportunity School in Denver, Colorado. I taught English in 1995 in the towns of Nakamura and Sukumo, Kochi ken, Japan. In 1987, I was a clerk in the office of the governor of New Mexico. I also completed a Microcomputer Management course at Parks College, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and a travel agent's course at SST Travel School, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona. I have a Bachelor of University Studies degree from the University of Albuquerque. My major fields were history and French. After I graduated from college, I studied Japanese… Read more
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Deadly RI fire remembered; memorial plans advance
WEST WARWICK, R.I. — Ten years after a deadly nightclub fire, some survivors and relatives of the 100 who died in the blaze remember it with quiet pain.
Huddled together in bitter cold, they brought flowers Sunday and paid their respects at handmade crosses that dot the site of the 2003 fire for each person who died. Some cried and spoke of missing their loved ones and the difficulty of moving past such trauma.
"It's just very tough," said Walter Castle Jr., 39, a survivor who suffered third-degree burns in his lungs, throat and bronchial tubes.
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Hi, please tell me if the cushion covers zip open for dry cleaning? I am waiting to order. thankyou.
can I point out that no measurements are printed on the item description.
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Can ANYONE provide the total length of the sofabed from back of sofa to the end of the bed when extended???
All the dimensions are listed APART from the ones that are probably the most important. WHAT ARE THE BED SIZES?! What is the size of the bed. What is the total length of the bed from the back of the sofa part to the foot of the bed?
Customer services don't know and won't provide manufacturer details to ask.
We are also limited for space in a granny annexe.
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Can you tell me the total length from back of sofa to front edge of extended bed as we are limited for space.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by 3 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 Great sofabed Great size and top notch folding mechanism coupled with really well designed seat cushions. A little firm but comfy and hard wearing. 22 March 2015
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Rated 5 out of 5 by EJK24 Harewood sofa bed in pewter Good quality fabric, lovely colour. Seating is a little hard. Turns into bed v easily. Mattress quite thin but you cannot feel the springs. Will cover it with duvet for extra padding. Overall pleased with it. 13 June 2015
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ARLINGTON, Texas - If the Dallas Cowboys don't make the playoff this season, and Jerry Jones decides to fire Jason Garrett, the coach can only blame himself.
Garrett let Tony Romo, his $108-million quarterback, and pass-happy offensive coordinator Bill Callahan potentially determine his fate with some of the dumbest decisions you'll ever see intelligent people make Sunday afternoon at AT&T Stadium.
Understand, pretty much the only way a team can blow a 23-point second-half lead at home is with dumb play calling and turnovers, but that's exactly what the Cowboys did.
Green Bay 37, Dallas 36.
It would be unbelievable, but we saw this just two seasons ago when the Detroit Lions rallied from a 27-3 third-quarter deficit to beat the Cowboys in this same stadium.
Apparently, Garrett learned nothing.
The Lions rallied that day in part because they returned interceptions for touchdowns on consecutive third-quarter drives. This time, Garrett, Callahan and Romo collaborated to ignore running back DeMarco Murray in the second half.
Just so you know, Murray finished with 134 yards on 18 carries and a touchdown. He had 11 carries for 93 and a touchdown at halftime. How does a team throw the ball 48 times in a game it leads 26-3, 29-10 and 36-24 in the second half?
From 1:04 of the third quarter until Romo's interception with 2:58 left, the Cowboys dropped back to pass on 14 of 15 plays, while never leading by fewer than five points.
Ridiculous. Blame Garrett.
Jerry Jones made Garrett a walk-around head coach in the offseason to handle situations just like this. He's supposed to speak up in certain situations and dictate the strategy.
This is when Garrett should've demanded the Cowboys run the ball, especially since Green Bay couldn't stop Murray.
He gained at least 4 yards on 14 of his 18 carries and had four runs of 10 yards or more. Murray's only negative run occurred on his fourth carry of the game.
But Garrett took a passive role and let Romo and Callahan dictate the offensive approach instead of asserting himself. What happened in the last five minutes is a fireable offense.
Leading 36-31 with 4:17 left, Green Bay had scored on four consecutive possessions. We've seen this defense all year. No way, you could trust them to protect a lead.
The Cowboys needed to score or burn virtually all of the time off the clock.
A 13-yard slant to Dez Bryant on third-and-12 gave the Cowboys a first down with 3:02 left. Two more first downs and Green Bay probably wouldn't have enough time to come back.
A 4-yard run up the middle by Murray forced the Packers to burn their second timeout with 2:58 left. According to website Advanced NFL Stats, the Cowboys had an 88 percent chance of winning at that time.
Callahan called another running play as he should've done. Remember a few weeks ago, when Garrett became more involved in the play calling. Callahan gives the play to Garrett, who gives it to Romo.
During those few seconds Garrett can talk to Romo. That's when Garrett should've implored Romo to keep the running play no matter how many defenders Green Bay stacked in the box to stop the run.