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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Added: Aug 13, 2013 5:48 amISSUANCE DATE: 08/13/2013
SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) No. 45-2013
The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking proposals (Optional Form 612) from persons interested in the PSC services described in the attached.
Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified.
Any questions may be directed to Samuel Matthews, Contracting Officer, and Tatiana Rossova, Personnel Specialist, who may be reached at FAX No. 7-727-250-76-34/35/36,
Offerors should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their proposals.
Samuel Matthews
A) Background
The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is providing the largest amount of resources for a single disease in history and seeks to achieve the goal of an AIDS-free world through expanding HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care to millions of HIV-affected people worldwide. It employs a multi-faceted approach to combat HIV/AIDS in more than 100 countries around the world.
The Central Asian Republics (CAR) President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program is a regional program implemented by USAID, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and Peace Corps (in Kyrgyzstan). CAR PEPFAR receives funding at a regional level to support regional and/or country-specific activities across the Central Asian Republics -- Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. CAR PEPFAR submits an annual Regional Operational Plan outlining CAR activities and funding levels to the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator (S/GAC). Progress against regional program indicators and targets is reported to S/GAC.
The HIV epidemic in the Central Asian Republics is concentrated within most-at-risk populations (MARPs) that include injecting drug users or people who inject drugs (PWID), sex workers (SW), men who have sex with men (MSM), and incarcerated populations. Reported HIV prevalence among the general population, according to the UNAIDS 2012 World AIDS Day Report, is estimated at 0.2% in KZ, 03% in TJ, 0.4% in KG and 0.5% in UZ.
The region is also a key transit area in global heroin trafficking. Accordingly, the epidemic is predominantly driven by injecting drug use, concentrated in urban centers and along drug transport corridors from Afghanistan through Tajikistan (TJ), Uzbekistan (UZ), Kyrgyzstan (KG), and Kazakhstan (KZ). The United Nations Organization for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) estimates that up to 1% of adults are heroin users, and sentinel surveillance data indicate 70-80% of all drug users are IDU. HIV prevalence rates of PWID range from 4.2% in KZ to 17.6% in Tajikistan. Sentinel surveillance data of PWID found HIV prevalence as high as 34% in parts of UZ.
While injection drug use remains a predominant driver of the epidemic, sexual transmission, largely between PWID and their sexual contacts, appears to be playing an increasingly important role in the growth of the epidemic, with 2008 data from Ministries of Health (MOH) attributing up to 29% of HIV infection to sexual transmission. However, closer scrutiny of country MOH data suggests that the role of sexual transmission is overestimated, although clearly increasing. Nonetheless, unsafe sex by PWID and their sexual contacts, including sex workers (SW), constitutes a key bridge to the general population.
CAR countries are at varying points on the development continuum; however, all share the challenge of reforming inefficient and compartmentalized Soviet-era health care delivery systems into working health systems capable of meeting the needs of stigmatized and disenfranchised groups. Public health expenditures in all five countries are less than 3.3% of GDP, with TJ at 1%. Health systems inherited from Soviet times include vertical structures for HIV, tuberculosis (TB), STI, drug treatment, and blood transfusion services, with little or no coordination between them. Local governments have struggled with varying levels of success to build a truly cross-sectional response to the AIDS epidemic. Adding to this difficulty is the inherent distrust by CAR governments of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and the lack of government experience partnering with these new organizations. The stigma surrounding injecting drug use, punitive legislation, a broad range of policy constraints, and frequent rights violations of individuals within MARPs have delayed the adoption of appropriate interventions and continue to restrict access by MARPs to services.
With HIV highly concentrated among a small high-risk group, there is still an opportunity to stem the growth of the epidemic to the general population. But partners and governments must act quickly and decisively with interventions focused on stopping transmission within and by MARPs. Accordingly, the overarching goal of the regional program is to prevent new HIV infections, particularly among MARPs, and to provide high quality services for affected populations through strengthened and sustainable health systems. To achieve this goal, regional program activities aim to: improve access by MARPs to quality services; strengthen the capacity of institutions, individuals and systems to plan, manage and monitor a national AIDS program that provides improved services for MARPs; and enhance the collection, analysis and utilization of data to inform planning and policymaking. However, the optimal mix of interventions across the region and in any country, particularly as regards prevention, will be highly dependent on country-specific policy constraints and program issues.
The U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), or Embassy designate, serves as the lead for the CAR regional PEPFAR program, coordinating with Ambassadors across other CAR countries to make final decisions on CAR PEPFAR Operational Plans and other programs submitted to the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator for approval. At the country level, the Ambassador, DCM or Embassy designate heads the in-country PEPFAR program and is the final decision-maker under PEPFAR Guidance on all program plans and activities that are submitted to the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator for approval.
B) Basic Function of the Position
1) The PEPFAR Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact and coordinator of activities related to the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (the Emergency Plan/PEPFAR) in the region. S/he plays a critical role in the development and complementarity of the Mission's inter-agency HIV/AIDS program, and in coordinating planning, implementation, and reporting on program performance of inter-agency programs.
2) The coordinator serves as the Ambassador/DCM's primary point of contact on PEPFAR activities and advises them on all related developments and issues related to the PEPFAR program. S/he works closely with all USG agencies involved in HIV/AIDS programming in Central Asia and contributes to the five countries' national HIV/AIDS strategies, facilitating a coordinated USG response in collaboration with other donor groups and implementing partners in the region. The coordinator is, in general, not a technical director but, based on a comprehensive knowledge of proven technical approaches and concerns in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, is expected to provide technical leadership and contribute to technical recommendations on implementation based on the Country Operational Plan (COP) and other performance review information.
3) The Coordinator chairs the regional interagency team which is comprised of senior Agency representatives and regional and country HIV/AIDS staff. The role of the regional team is to establish program technical, policy and strategic direction for implementation of the Emergency Plan in Central Asia. This includes compliance with the guidelines and earmarks set by OGAC, collaboration and congruence with the programs of major donors, such as the Global Fund on AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM) and with the priorities of host governments. When delegated this authority by the Ambassador, the coordinator may represent PEPFAR with external partners including governments in the region, the press, and others. The Coordinator may also represent the implementing agencies at official meetings if so delegated by the Ambassador, DCM and/or agencies.
4) The Coordinator is the technical and program lead for the development of the Regional Operational Plan (ROP), the Semi-Annual Program Results (SAPR) report, Annual Program Results (APR) report, and other reports required by PEPFAR. The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that reports are submitted to Washington in time, for organizing the logistical arrangements for inter-agency work, and for keeping Agencies on task for inter-agency efforts. The Coordinator is responsible for bringing any issues affecting interagency planning to the Ambassador/DCM and, if necessary, to OGAC.
Areas of responsibility for the PEPFAR Coordinator's position include but are not limited to:
1) Planning and Implementation (35%)
2) Communication and Cooperation (35%)
3) Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting (30%)
1) Administrative and Supervisory Controls: The Central Asia Regional PEPFAR Coordinator will work under the leadership of the U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, or his or her designate, as part of the USG PEPFAR Team in Central Asia. This position will be administratively hired and managed by the USAID Regional Office in Almaty, but will be formally seconded to the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan in order to serve as an inter-agency Coordinator and manager of the PEPFAR program across the region.
The Central Asia Regional PEPFAR Coordinator is a Personal Services Contract position. USAID/Central Asian Republics is the designated USG agency to administer this contract. In accordance with USAID rules and regulations governing programs and operations, USAID will administer most administrative and human resource requirements of the PEPFAR Coordinator including, but not limited to, payroll, personnel files, and any required formal approval of travel.
2) Supervision Received: First-line supervision of this position is assigned to the DCM or Ambassador in Kazakhstan. However, the incumbent is also accountable to the DCM or Ambassadors of all five Central Asian countries in sensitively and collaboratively managing the complex processes associated with planning for, implementing, and monitoring the results of the Emergency Plan across the participating USG implementing agencies and across the region. Under the leadership of the U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan or his/her designee, who serves as the primary USG representative in addressing PEPFAR issues for the CAR region, the Coordinator is expected to meet frequently with the Ambassador or DCM in each of the Central Asian countries to brief him/her on important program or management issues, and carry COM concerns back to the PEPFAR team.
3) Available Guidelines: The incumbent is required to understand major Agency specific policies and procedures of the participating PEPFAR agencies which are relevant to project activity planning and management. Oral guidance from the immediate Supervisor (the DCM or Ambassador in Kazakhstan) and specific detailed instructions will be given (when necessary) for carrying out unique assignments. The incumbent will be required to be proactive in keeping abreast of evolving guidelines and policies which affect the overall PEPFAR initiative and keeping abreast of evolving development on HIV/AIDS issues in Central Asia.
4) Exercise of Judgment: In instances not clearly covered by written guidelines, the incumbent should use her/his own personal, well informed judgment in devising innovative approaches to resolving technical, administrative, managerial and/or policy problems. Excellent (balanced) judgment must be exercised in setting priorities. The use of initiative, discretion and patience is expected from the incumbent in dealing with USG and representatives from donor organizations to resolve problems that arise during the course of work for which there is often no clear or immediate solution.
5) Authority to Make Commitments: The incumbent has no independent authority to commit U.S. Government (USG) funds on behalf of the U.S. Government.
6) Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts: The Incumbent is expected to meet occasionally with high-level officials from host governments in the region, including Ministers and Deputy Prime Ministers (the GFATM CCM chair in several countries). The incumbent is required to maintain a solid working relationship with the five U.S. Embassies, and all USG Agencies involved with PEPFAR to function effectively. The incumbent is required to work closely with OGAC, foundations, NGOs, other foreign donor institutions (i.e. WHO, WB, ADB, DFID, etc.) and other local and international groups.
1) General: Must be a U.S. citizen, must be able to obtain a U.S. Government "SECRET" security clearance. Must be able to secure a medical clearance to serve in Central Asia. Must be willing to travel throughout the five Central Asian Republics regularly and routinely (approximately 30% of the time).
2) Prior Work Experience: At least 10 years of progressively senior experience managing HIV/AIDS, health or other development programs, preferably in a developing country context, with at least 5 years of experience in managing and implementing HIV/AIDS programs. At least 3 years of proven experience working with large, complex international or domestic programs. Demonstrated experience operating in his/her non-native cultural environment. Demonstrated strong knowledge and understanding of PEPFAR policies and programming parameters. Actual experience managing PEPFAR programs. Extensive knowledge of the technical issues related to HIV/AIDS, including knowledge of the principles of monitoring and evaluation.. Demonstrated strong ability to manage complex program of cooperation among multiple USG agencies with sometimes competing priorities and demands.
3) Skills and Abilities: Skilled at conveying information to the COM, to agencies, local and international partners, and to OGAC. Demonstrated ability to mediate interagency conflicts and facilitate and contribute to consensus decisions on complex technical, programmatic, strategic, and financial issues. Demonstrated ability to develop and coordinate implementation of detailed work plans/timelines for major time-sensitive and complex work projects that are dependent on contributions from multiple US government agencies and dozens of individuals. Ability to empower PEPFAR team members to apply available resources and expertise to addressing the local epidemic. Strong capacity to multi-task including managing, prioritizing, and fulfilling competing demands in real time. Familiarity with USAID, CDC and/or other USG systems and implementation mechanisms.
Leadership skills: Demonstrated excellent negotiating and diplomatic skills, and ability to resolve conflict and bring parties with differing opinions to consensus based on available evidence. Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse team to achieve shared results in a complex operating environment. Experience managing inter-agency government and/or non-government work groups highly desirable.
4) Language: Demonstrated excellent written and oral English communication skill (minimum level IV); ability to communicate complex technical, operational, and policy issues clearly and succinctly to a wide variety of audiences. Proficiency in Russian preferred but not required.
5) Education: An advanced degree (Masters or higher) in Public Policy, Public Heath, Administration or a related field.
Applicants will be evaluated against the following criteria:
Education: 05 points
Notice to Applicants: The USAID reserves the right to obtain from previous employers relevant information concerning the applicant's past performance and may consider such information in its evaluation.
Qualified individuals are requested to submit a Optional Application for Federal Employment OF-612 including experience, salary history, list of references, and recent sample of his/her written work (maximum 1-3 pages, i.e. policy memo) no later than COB (6 p.m. Almaty time) August 30, 2013. The form is available at the USAID website, http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ or http://transition.usaid.gov/forms/OF612.pdf. Applications, recent supervisor reference and three (3) personal references, and writing sample may be submitted by e-mail, fax, DHL or FedEx air courier by the closing date, above, to:
Tatiana Rossova
Email or faxed documentation is preferred as mail delivery may be untimely. To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any cover letter.
USAID/CAR expects to award a personal services contract for an off-shore US Citizen for two-year period commencing o/a September 30, 2013, subject to security and medical clearances and funds availability. The duty post for this contract is Almaty, Kazakhstan.
10. Benefits include post differential, housing, and other benefits per USAID regulations. Basic household furnishings will be available in quarters to be provided by USAID.
11. For more information about USAID/Central Asian Republics see Mission's website http://centralasia.usaid.gov/
2. ALLOWANCES (if Applicable).
LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs
1. Optional Form 612.
NOTE: Form 5 is available from the requirements office.
* Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas).
3. POLICY GUIDANCE PERTAINING TO PSCs
a) ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVES (AAPDs) and CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to this website http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/cib/subject.html#psc to determine which AAPDs and CIBs apply to this contract.
b) AIDAR: The Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) Appendix D - Direct USAID Contracts With U.S. Citizens or U.S. Residents for Personal Services Abroad found at: http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/aidar.pdf is the primary regulation governing USPSCs for USAID.
Dept. of State
Washington, District of Columbia 20521-7030
41 Kazybek Bi., Park Palace
Damira Sagyrbayeva
Phone: 77272507612
General Information
Notice Type:
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted Date:
August 13, 2013
Response Date:
Aug 30, 2013 11:59 pm Eastern
Archiving Policy:
Automatic, 15 days after response date
Archive Date:
September 28, 2013
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NAICS Code:
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I-84 is slick tonight. Multiple Motor Vehicle Accidents reported. Snow and Freezing rain to continue through the night and into Sunday morning. Slow down and drive safely.
Two Lost Dogs at Eagle Creek Trail
Both Dogs were found safe and returned to owners on 12.30.13.
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Dogs went missing on Eagle Creek trail. Dogs names are Tripper and Osa. One dog needs medication. Please call 503.919.1409 or 503.739.5223 with any information.
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Temperatures have been getting close to freezing the last few nights. Use extra caution when driving and watch for ice.
Friday, 11/01/13, studded tires are allowed for use on Oregon roadways.
Watch for ice
Bridges and overpasses are the most dangerous parts of the road in the winter. They are the first to freeze and the last to thaw because they're built of concrete, which doesn't retain as much heat as other materials. There is no land beneath the structure to provide protection from the weather. To be safe, when driving on roads that may be icy, remember the following:
- Turn off your cruise control, be alert and drive cautiously.
- Roads that are wet or have fresh snow, packed snow, or ice have varying degrees of traction.Adjust your speed to match road conditions.
- Increase your distance from vehicles in front of you. Allow about three times as much space as usual.
- If your vehicle suddenly feels like it's floating, gradually slow down. Don't slam on your brakes.
- Changes in elevation can drastically affect road and weather conditions. Watch for icy spots, especially in shaded corners.
- Avoid driving through snowdrifts — they may cause your vehicle to spin out of control.
- Blowing powder or dry snow can limit your visibility, especially when approaching or following trucks or snowplows. Keep your distance to avoid being blinded by blowing snow.
After a storm has passed, you should remain cautious, especially on bridges and overpasses. Maintenance crews will be out to clear roads as soon as possible, but the snow and ice may not melt right away.
Snowy, icy roads hold danger
In 2012, at least 23 people died and more than 1,000 were injured in crashes that occurred on snowy or icy roads in Oregon. There were more than 2,600 crashes in these conditions. Driving on slippery roads is unpredictable. Try to avoid travel when roads are snowy or icy, and if you must get out, be extra cautious.
Invisible danger: Black ice. Beware!
Black ice, also called glare ice or clear ice, is a thin layer of ice on the roadway. Any ice is dangerous to drive on, but black ice is particularly hazardous because the road looks wet, not icy. Black ice isn't really black; it's so thin and transparent that the darker pavement shows through. It often has a matte appearance rather than the expected gloss.
Ice on the road prevents tires from gripping, so steering is difficult and stopping is harder. That means four-wheel drive vehicles won't help much. Ordinary snow tires are designed for snow, not ice. The most helpful device for gaining traction on ice is tire chains. But even with chains, stopping distance is still several times greater than on dry pavement with ordinary tires.
Black ice is most common at night and very early in the morning, when temperatures are typically their lowest. It is usually thin enough that it melts soon after sunlight hits it, but it can last much longer on shaded areas of roadways. Bridges and overpasses are danger spots: since they do not receive as much heat from the ground and lose more heat to the air, they can drop below freezing even when the rest of the roadway doesn't.
Ice forms on the road when the road surface temperature drops below freezing. The ground cools more slowly than the air and warms back more slowly as well, so even if the air temperature is above freezing, the roadway may still be frozen. This discrepancy between temperatures can lull drivers into a false sense of security: they hear the temperature on the morning news and think all's well, when the road is still frozen.
To avoid slipping on icy bridges and roads, remember these tips:
- Slow down and keep your distance from vehicles in front of you. Allow about three times as much space.
- Turn off your cruise control, be alert and drive cautiously to avoid ice on the road ahead.
- Look for signs of ice other than on the roadway: on windshield wipers, side view mirrors, road signs, trees or fences. If ice has formed on any of these things, it may be on the road.
- If your vehicle feels like it's floating, gradually slow down; don't slam on your brakes or you may skid out of control.
References: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/COMM/Pages/winterdriving.aspx
We are approaching the rainy season once again. While traveling this fall/winter, follow these tips for safe driving in rain. Have safe travels.
These tips will keep you and your passengers safe on wet roads.
1. Routinely check your tires…
Always check your tires before you hit the road. Make sure you do the following routine maintenance:
Keep your tires properly inflated. The correct air pressure for your tires is specified by the vehicle manufacturer and can be found on the vehicle door edge, door-post, and glove box door or fuel door. It is also listed in the owner's manual. The number listed on the side of the tire is not the recommended air pressure for your tire – it is the maximum air pressure for the tire. You should check your tire's air pressure at least once a month.
Check the tires tread depth. Proper tread depth will help prevent skids and aquaplaning.
2. Slow down.
As rain falls, it mixes with grime and oil on the road creating slick conditions perfect for skids. The best way to avoid skidding is to slow down. Driving at a slower pace allows more of the tire's tread to make contact with the road, which leads to better traction.
3. Know how to recover from a skid.
Skids can happen even to the most cautious drivers. If your car does skid, remember not to slam on the brakes. Do not pump the brakes if you have an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Instead, apply firm, steady pressure to the brakes and steer the car in the direction of the skid.
4. Keep your distance from the car ahead.
Wet-weather driving demands gentle use of all the main controls – steering, clutch, brake and accelerator – and a larger allowance for errors and emergencies. When you begin a journey in rain, your shoes will be wet and can easily slip off the pedals. Scuff the soles on the rubber matting or carpeting of the car before you start the engine. All motorists should regularly check that their headlights, rear lights, brake lights and turn indicators are working properly. It takes about three times longer to break on wet roads than on dry roads. Since more distance is required to brake, it is important not to tailgate. Keep a little more than two car lengths between you and the vehicle in front of you.
5. Drive in the tracks of a car ahead of you.
Avoid using your brakes. Whenever possible, slow down by taking your foot off the accelerator.Turn your headlights on, even in a light rain. Not only do they help you see the road, but they'll help other drivers see you. If your car has daytime running lights, you should turn them on, so vehicles behind you can see you better.
6. Prepare for your journey.
Wet-weather driving demands gentle use of all the main controls – steering, clutch, brake and accelerator – and a larger allowance for errors and emergencies. When you begin a journey in rain, your shoes will be wet and liable to slip off the pedals. Scuff the soles on the rubber matting or carpeting of the car before you start the engine. All motorists should regularly check that their headlights, rear lights, brake lights and turn indicators are working properly.
7. Learn how to avoid and deal with aquaplaning.
Aquaplaning happens when the water in front of your tires builds up faster than your car's weight can push it out of the way. The water pressure causes your car to rise up and slide on a thin layer of water between your tires and the road. At this point, your car can be completely out of contact with the road, and you are in danger of skidding or drifting out of your lane, or even off the road. To avoid aquaplaning, keep your tires properly inflated, ensure that the tread non skid is above the legal limits on your tires and replace them when necessary, slow down when roads are wet, and stay away from puddles. Try to drive in the tire tracks left by the cars in front of you. If you find yourself Aquaplaning, do not brake or turn suddenly. This could throw your car into a skid. Ease your foot off the accelerator until the car slows and you can feel the road again. If you need to brake, do so gently with light pumping actions. If your car has ABS, then brake normally; the car's computer will mimic a pumping action, when necessary.
8. If the rain becomes too heavy, stop!
Heavy rain can overload the wiper blades, allowing an almost continuous sheet of water to flow over the screen. When visibility is so limited that the edges of the road or other vehicles cannot be seen at a safe distance, it is time to pull over and wait for the rain to ease up. It is best to stop at rest areas or other protected areas. If the roadside is your only option, pull off as far as possible and wait until the storm passes. Keep your headlights on and turn on your hazard warning lights to alert other drivers.
9. First rains make the road very slippery.
The first rains always make the roads the most difficult to drive on, as the mud and oil on the dry road combines with the water and forms a rather slippery layer. Drivers are likely to experience reduced control, and are cautioned to be extra careful for the first half-hour after it begins to rain.
10. Cloudy weather reduces visibility.
Use extra caution when passing other vehicles.
11. Dry your brakes after driving through standing water.
If you have driven through standing water deep enough to get your brake shoes wet, apply the brakes lightly to dry them.
12. Don't drive while fatigued.
Stop at least every couple of hours or every hundred miles to rest.
*Information courtesy of Goodyear
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Posted on February 29, 2012
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I love seeing these swans migrate through the Bow Valley, they seem to always be in the water at Lac Des Arcs once it thaws out. They don't seem to stay around for long but I always enjoy it when I see them around, and it means that summer is one it's way as they are heading north or I guess the opposite when you see them in the fall on their way south. Anyways, the photos of this tundra swan were taken from my visit to the zoo last week. I hope everyone is well and enjoying the sunny days!
Posted on February 28, 2012
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A couple of weeks ago our good friends J and Luann came out to visit us in Banff with their two wonderful daughters. We had a great time and it was really nice to see them. We always cross the frozen river in the winter to get into downtown, which is a daily occurrence. It shaves about 2 minutes off the commute into downtown and I love walking on the river and seeing all of the great mountain views and crossing over into the sunny side of the valley, since our side is pretty dark in the winter because we are shaded by Sulphur Mountain. I was really impressed by the girls because in order to get onto the river there is a slight downhill section that must be navigated in order to get down onto the flat walking surface and instead of trying to go around the steep area the girls simply embraced the icy surface and got a low centre of gravity and slid right down to the bottom as if there was no reason to try any other way. Kirstie and I have been calling this particular area the luge since it is very icy and somewhat difficult to get down. I loved that about the girls, instead of fearing or trying to avoid this particular area they simply made it into a fun game. I now do the same instead of trying to go around, it is not a graceful sight but works much better. You really can learn a lot from children, it is truly amazing! I loved seeing them having fun in the snow and sun and I included a few photos below of them playing on our river crossing area. Thanks so much for coming out you guys and we hope to see you again soon.
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Injustice: Gods Among Us Gets Release Date, Collector's Edition
DC Universe Brawler Coming April 19
Warner Bros. has announced Injustice: Gods Among Us will be released on April 16 in the US and April 19 in Europe.
It has also revealed details of a special edition version of the fighter for Xbox 360 and PS3. A standard version of the game, which is in development at Mortal Kombat studio NetherRealm, will launch on Wii U at the same time as the other console editions.
Priced at £74.99 the limited edition will include:
- The International Injustice: Gods Among Us Collector's Edition will include:
- Exclusive 25cm Injustice: Gods Among Us Collectible statue featuring iconic characters Batman and Wonder Woman
- Unique Steelbook Packaging
- An Injustice Comic Book
- Three exclusive skins based on Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman from DC COMICS – THE NEW 52
In the US, the limited edition will be priced $99.99 and features:
- Exclusive DC Collectibles statue featuring iconic characters Batman and Wonder Woman, the Fortress of Solitude, and the Last Son of Krypton's escape ship
- Special Collector's Edition of the Injustice: Gods Among Us comic book
- Digital download of DC Universe animated film Justice League: Doom
- Three exclusive skins based on Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman from DC COMICS – THE NEW 52


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Are you just starting VMK? Have you been playing VMK? Do you have questions? Do you wish you were cooler? Well I can't help you there; however I can answer questions about VMK.
If you have no idea what i'm talking about, then you must not be in on this secret yet. VMK is a virtual magic kingdom where you can act like your in Disney world. Even though youre still in your lame old bedroom! Visit vmk.com to create your character and begin playing.
For starters, almost anything you'd like to know about vmk, when it started, how it started, what happened before you signed up, when certain items came out. Can be found here (i suggest visiting this even if you are not new!)
!!Notice! This is not my article, it is too long to be copy and pasted here, and is not my work. Credit to wikipedia or whoever took so much time and hard effort to write It.!!
First off, for characters who have just been created and are figuring out what to do. Welcome to VMK! This is an online virtual world where you can meet people, collect items, create rooms, play games, and have an online virtual life at Disney World. In order to pay for these items costumes or rooms you have to collect virtual money called "credits" To earn these credits you can do a few things. Sell items you own, play mini games, visit VMK created characters, or use codes to get credits. To get you started playing VMK you should enter the few multi-use codes for credits, and for three magic pins. Found here.
(Again any further questions about any of these things should be directed to the first link)
To get credits you can play mini games, the best mini game that you should play now and get good at is called Fireworks. You can find it in Fantasyland under castle fireworks lobby. Fireworks will fly up and you click on them, the longer you wait the more points you get when you click. However if you wait too long they will disappear.
Another very popular mini game is Pirates of the Caribbean; you can play ship battle or capture the flag. Use your mouse to click where your boat goes, and double click to shoot. Ship battle you focus on killing everyone else, and capture the flag you focus on, well... capturing the flag and bringing it back to your circle.
Haunted Mansion is a fairly new game too, use the arrow keys on your keyboard and the ctrl button to move around the mansion and suck up ghosts of your color. Keep away from the ghosts of another color though! They turn you into a ghost that can be sucked up by the other team for extra points.
The last mini game you can play is called jungle cruise. This game only provides 20 credits a game, no matter how many points you get. This is mostly used for completing quests. Look somewhere else to learn how to play that game, since I dont really know and or care. J
Quests are things that can be found all over. You can find some in the Q button at the bottom of your screen (in your toolbar) or you can find some by going to certain rooms and clicking on a certain thing. (For instance going to the Test Track in Tomorrowland, and clicking on the boxes you can start on the blue car quest) these quests ask you a series of questions, or to complete a series of tasks to get a reward upon finishing, usually a room, an item, or a magic pin.
Magic pins are things that you wear, and you can use to have a special effect on your character. Very common magic pins are Pirate Magic, Buried in Treasure, and Cursed Storm. Simply because these magic pins are obtained through codes that were linked at the top of this thread already. Other rare pins include fireworks magic, teleportation, invisibility, snowman magic, bat magic, and the most rare of all... Dancing Inferno Magic.
What are Rare items? Rare items are items that were offered at one time, but are not available to everyone any more, so people trade items for rare items. There are a lot of rare items that are costumes, but there are also rare items, and magic pins. Dont worry too much about getting rare items right now if youre just starting out. Youll get some eventually.
If youve noticed some things that you type in your speaking bar flash red and dont allow you to say them. Thats because someone at Disney decided they would make VMK a safe world for all the little kids and the people who get offended too easily. VMK does not allow you to say anything that is not in the Disney Dictionary. Some words that are obviously removed for safety issues include anything about year, age, love, phone, no numbers are allowed, and you cant say a lot of things. However some characters come up with creative ways to say things. (ten=tent, seven= even, one=on, two= too etc) But if you are caught dictionary dancing as the mods call it, than you will possible be banned if you are saying something bad.
I can get banned?! Yes. Depending on your offense, you can be banned for an hour, a day, a week, a month. And at one point for some messed up reason mods accidentally banned a few people for ten years! Trust me. Obey the rules and youll make better friends, have a higher reputation in VMK, and have more fun. Funner
Well welcome to the world of VMK, if there are any more questions please direct them to me, I will try to add to this guide when I come up with more things to say.
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- Youve made a good choice joining micechat, you already have a head start on many VMKers who dont spend time on a board like this learning and making awesome friends
- If you have a profound love for some obscure item that isnt usually mentioned (hmm for instance cake?) people might think you are entertaining. (Its a dangerous job though; I wouldnt do it too often. And certainly not cake, cuz then a monkey ninja might come hurt you for copying Zaris)
- Listen to the people on Micechat and on VMK. Most likely they know more than you, and if they dont, listen to someone else. There are nice people here, and you can be friends with all of them. (YAYY!)
- Get attached, most people here at micechat love VMK, to the point of almost being ridiculous. Share their love and you too may one day be as cool as Zaris. (But for now just focus on being cool...)


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I received this note from B.J. from "B and D Furniture with Generation Next Antiques" in St. Louis and thought it might be interesting to hear about a cabinetmaker from St. Louis, John H. Crane.
Recently, I had the priveledge of restoring this phenomenal pier mirror c.1875. The interesting thing is that my father purchased it not knowing it was a labeled piece. When I started working on the piece (filthy, pictured), I noticed that it was faintly stamped on back J.H. Crane/Furniture Manufacturing, (something unreadable, Washington Ave 4thSt./ St. Louis, MO. I researched the heck out of this on the world wibe web to no avail. However, thanks to our beautifully maintained, historic downtown library and the MO Historical Society, I was able to uncover some information that is extremely interesting! Yes, that was written biasly as wonderful St. Louis is my home.
J.H. Crane (John) was born February 25, 1832 in Newark, NJ. He came from cabinet maker lineage as his uncles successfully ran a furniture manufacturing business in Mobile, Al where John learned the trade. Also, his father, Lemuel, is credited with starting the first steam manufacturing of furniture in the U.S. John started business in 1855 and persevered through 2 major accidents that forced him to relocate in a time spanning across two decades.
He must have had quick success because the "Sketch Book of St. Louis" by Taylor & Crooks, published just three years after his start, reads, "This house is one of the most extensive in St. Louis, and is doing a large and flourishing business, and bids fair to become the leading house of the West." Apparently, he was correct because I doubt many other furniture makers of the Mississippi Valley could craft this beautiful piece. Taylor and Crooks proved prophetic as the book "St. Louis: The Future Great City of the World", by L.U. Reavis, 1876 states, "The history of the furniture business of St. Louis and the history of John H. Crane, may be said to be insepereable…that it will be clearer to blend the two in description, as they have long been blended in fact……To one who has never passed through an establishbment of its kind, it would be difficult, if not impossible, to properly convey the idea of the wealth of ingenuity and design, the elaboration of detail and the endless variety collected."
The label on this mirror dates it to Crane's second location (1871-1881). During this time, St. Louis was flowing with Victorian flavor through art, architechture, and furniture as evident by this piece. In my opinion, the piece is crafted just as finely as many of the major makers of the time. It is interesting to note the softer design detail as opposed to the fierce detail of the East (especially the lions, which seem more inviting and welcoming rather than protecting)….maybe due to the more laidback aura and lifestyle of the friendlier Midwest. Either way, like it or not, if you're a fan of the time period, you'll probably appreciate it. Enjoy, and let me know what you think. And as always, thanks oh so much for the wealth of knowledge you provide to me and all of your readers!
P.S.-The last picture is of the company's August 1883 furniture catalog
Side note from John: the "last picture" he references is actually the photo at the top of this post. Click on the 3 thumbnails below to see enlarged images of the pier mirror mentioned.
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After the German invasion of France in 1940, a so-called "renewal" began at the Paris Conservatory with the firing of all Jewish teachers. Among the five professors eliminated were the eminent piano teacher Lazare Lévy and the harmony professor André Bloch. Messiaen, returning early and in good health from the prison camp at Görlitz, was handed the job of teaching Bloch's harmony class.
Odette Gartenlaub (b. 1922), the noted pianist, professor, and composer, was one of the students in Messiaen's first class in May, 1941. (Despite her historical closeness to the composer, she has generally been ignored in the Messiaen literature.) When Bloch was fired, Gartenlaub knew that her future was imperiled because she too was Jewish. Yet she remained at the Conservatory because she enjoyed Messiaen's unorthodox and wide-ranging lectures.
Odette's studies with Messiaen were interrupted in the fall of 1941, when she received a letter from the Conservatory's director, Claude Delvincourt, who had received his appointment as a reward for his right–wing political beliefs. (Gartenlaub would tell me decades later: "Delvincourt might at least have summoned me to his office to tell me this, instead of just sending a letter.") Delvincourt cited a decree by the French Ministry of National Education stating that it was forbidden to admit or instruct any Jewish student, and explained that Odette would be removed from the student lists in a week. The prominent musicologist Jacques Chailley, then secretary general of the Conservatory, went so far as to chase after Odette during one of her last days at school, saying, "After September 30, you are no longer allowed to eat in the student cafeteria. Don't forget!"
Odette managed to survive the German occupation of Paris, and although her Conservatory friends knew where to find her, Messiaen never wrote to her during the War. After the Americans liberated Paris, Messiaen finally sent Odette a letter dated September 1, 1944, declaring that it was now possible for her to take his course and that he'd be happy if she could resume. She felt odd about returning to the harmony class after her wartime difficulties, and did not accept the offer. On December 30, 1944 Messiaen wrote to Odette again, announcing that he was offering a free class in composition, during which Stravinsky's Petrushka would be analyzed. Gartenlaub still refused to become one of Messiaen's regular students.
Gartenlaub told me that during the War, "Messiaen had my address; he just didn't want to compromise himself." She added: "After the War when I returned, all the Conservatory people were very friendly and pleasant again, but these were the same people who ignored me after I'd been thrown out. I might have wound up in a crematory oven." Fortunately, unlike Messaien's previous hagiographers, his new biographers show an interest in examining the composer's political commitments and motivations during and after the war years.


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Probably my all time most popular image.
A fun shot I took in 2007 while backpacking near Mt. Hood. I was using the 10 second timer, so it was quite a scramble to get up there in time, the mountain kept clouding up before the shutter would go off so it took about 10 trys, but it was loads of fun :)
Funny story about this image, my buddy and I were totally bummed when we saw the fog rolling through, we thought it was going to ruin sunset which it did. The point is, in my boredom I captured this gem which is now one of my all time most popular images. Just goes to show, just being out there and keeping your mind open can enable you to surprise yourself.
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How to Crochet a Beginner Scarf
For a thick scarf in winter, this is best. Use 8ply baby wool for the best results, but it really doesn't matter that much. This is quite a long project, so be sure that you can set aside the time to complete it.
- NOTE: sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, and dc = double crochet
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4Dc in each Hdc. Total of 45 Dc. Chain 2 and turn. Repeat Step 4. Chain 1 and turn.
5Sc in each Dc. Total 45 Sc. Chain 1 and turn. Repeat Step 5. Chain 2 then turn.
6Dc in each Sc. Chain 2 and turn. Repeat Step 6. Chain 2 and turn.
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Listen to this…
The Huckster appearing with Greta Van Sustren on FoxNews there.
Logic would dictate that the former Arkansan executive ought not use the phrase 'likely the beginning of the reelection of BO', if he was intent on gearing up for a run at said BO in a couple years. I think we might have caught a candid window into the Huck's thought process there. And lived to tell the tale.
There was already a good deal of scuttlebutt to the effect that Huckabee was enjoying his media ventures too much to want to get back into politics. In addition to his Fox News venture, he produces a daily radio commentary for ABC Radio. Also fueling speculation he'd stay away from the race was the recent tragedy in Seattle where a former Arkansas prisoner whose sentence was commuted by the former Governor murdered police officers in the line of duty.
If indeed Huckabee stays out of the fray, one of the key wild cards in the '12 GOP primary will doubtless be his endorsement. The gravitas he commands in the evangelical movement could be a potent asset for the lucky candidate he selects (if he chooses to). Here's guessing that nod goes to a hopeful not hailing from Massachusetts, and not named Mitt Romney.
In a non-Arkansan, non-political note… I'd like to offer warm and heartfelt congratulations to our friends at the blog Faith and Geekery as they celebrate their 1 year anniversary of existence this week! The collection of contributors there offers a great window into the intersection of Christian faith and technology, media, and all thinks geeky.
We've been pleased to feature FG editor Aaron White in the "Geek Beat" segment of the TWG Podcast and look forward to more of his audio appearances. Happy birthday, noble geeks.


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And on the heels of that news, Thundgot has also posted that free character transfers are available on select EU realms, as listed below:
From: Frostmane, Grim Batol, Kazzak, Outland
To: Boulderfist, Burning Blade, Daggerspine
From: Stonemaul, Warsong
To: Shadowmoon
First free character transfers in a while (the last I can find were these Oceanic transfers). Since BC was released, it seems like Blizzard has a pretty good hold on population control (or maybe it's just that the populations aren't changing that much anymore). I remember when free transfers used to come almost every week on US servers, but nowadays they are few and far between.
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A Black Jacket for Old Ez
By David Gates
Published: February 1, 2004
Poems and Translations.
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The Library of America. $45.
His distant relative Longfellow beat him by four years, but at last Old Ez has gotten his Library of America moment: the black dust jacket with the red-white-and-blue stripe, the little ribbon thingie, the whole deal. ''Ezra Pound: Poems and Translations'' officially puts him in the company of Whitman (with whom he cheekily made a ''A Pact'' in the 1910's, having ''detested'' him long enough), Poe, Emerson, Frost and Stevens, and of course this is where he belongs. Except those for whom his anti-Semitism will always be a deal breaker, nobody these days would think to question either Pound's place in the canon or his posthumous conscription into American uniform. If he never quite became the colossus he sometimes persuaded himself he was, he came close for a while. And despite his lifelong exile, he's as American as any of them: from the James Whitcomb Riley-meets-Joel Chandler Harris dialect he affected when he was doing his Old Ez number to his autodidactic ambition to swallow up the whole world of literature and make it new.
Before his economic and political crankery turned his career into a sideshow in the 1930's, Pound was the central instigator and publicist of literary modernism, and one of its central practitioners. He hounded editors to publish Joyce and Eliot, did a heavy, masterly edit on ''The Waste Land,'' helped the middle-aged Yeats liven himself up and championed Frost, Hemingway and William Carlos Williams. His ''Cantos,'' the epic ''rag-bag'' that he spent half a century stuffing with everything from Homer to Confucius to John Adams, is still up there on the Mount Rushmore of High Modernism, next to ''The Waste Land,'' ''Ulysses'' and ''Finnegans Wake.'' (It's the oddball Teddy Roosevelt, perhaps, but still.) He experimented restlessly with the tricky verse forms of Provençal poets, the accentual cadences of the Anglo-Saxons and the foursquare quatrains of Théophile Gautier, before he settled on a catchall vers libre for most of the ''Cantos.'' His immersion in Chinese and Japanese literature -- oddly like Longfellow's immersion in Dante and the Finnish national epic poem, the ''Kalevala'' -- helped rescue English-language poetry from Anglo-American provincialism. In 1912, he coined the term ''imagism'' to describe the clean, visual, minimalist poetry he championed, and had the sense to jump ship when the movement got precious. His tart pronouncements -- ''Use no superfluous word,'' ''Go in fear of abstractions,'' ''Don't be descriptive,'' ''Every literaryism, every book word, fritters away a scrap of the reader's patience,'' ''Only emotion endures'' -- still belong on index cards above every writer's desk.
But here comes the ''and yet'': there was always something deeply bogus about Pound. He resolved at 15 that when he was 30 he ''would know more about poetry than any man living.'' He was 28 when he wrote about that early resolution, and still had two years of wiggle room, but his learning remained scattershot and superficial. Those contrarian recommendations in ''The ABC of Reading,'' which omit the major Romantics and boost such figures as the Earl of Dorset and Walter Savage Landor, illustrate his dodgy belief that ''a man can learn more about poetry by really knowing and examining a few of the best poems than by meandering about among a great many.'' Yet scholars exposed the howlers in his translations and quotations from his personal sacred texts, forcing him to justify himself with bluster and double talk. (Though he also had scholarly enablers: S. V. Jankowski, in his 1969 preface to Pound's translation of Sophocles' ''Women of Trachis,'' noted that Pound ''refuses to recognize the Greek syntax as a determining factor.'') Even the long-sufferingly loyal Eliot was amused by his pose of erudition. Humphrey Carpenter, in his definitive 1988 biography, ''A Serious Character,'' treats even Pound's anti-Semitism, however abhorrent, as another form of playacting. ''A naughty schoolboy might do as much, and really there seems to be something essentially childish in his whole interest in Jews and Jewry.'' Except in words, Pound was never violent and seldom unkind; his radio rants about ''kikes'' seem solipsistically disconnected from the real world, in which Hitler was actually exterminating the Jews of Europe. We can't dismiss Pound as either a dilettante or a charlatan -- he worked too hard, and took his self-assigned missions too seriously -- but much of what he wrote betrays an undercurrent of willed self-delusion, and a sub-undercurrent of suppressed self-doubt.
In a 1967 Paris Review interview, Vladimir Nabokov scoffed at ''the pretentious nonsense of Mr. Pound, that total fake.'' You wonder how much of that pretentious nonsense Nabokov actually bothered to check out, but the creator of such posturing self-deluders as Humbert Humbert and Charles Kinbote had a keen nose for (and a suspicious sympathy with) intellectual impersonations. Now that Pound's innovations are taken for granted, he reads less like a poet than like a writer first doggedly, then desperately, imitating a poet. What he called the ''ideogramic method'' of the ''Cantos'' -- juxtaposing images and texts, ideas and allusions, without the connective tissue of sequential logic -- too seldom communicated to readers what he hoped it would. In old age, he essentially admitted he'd been faking it: not to fool anybody else, but to fool himself. ''I knew too little about so many things,'' he once told his friend Daniel Cory. ''I picked out this and that thing that interested me, then jumbled them into a bag. But that's not the way . . . to make a work of art.'' Hard-core Poundians can explain this away as late-life depression, but its stern lucidity sounds like that fierce young teacher and theorist who did his damnedest to purge poetry of artiness -- which he hated in part because it was always his own besetting sin.


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Here's the full stream of Kamen Rider Wizard Episode 39: "What Was Forgotten On the Pitch". With Kazuya in the hospital, Haruto must find a way to defeat the Phantom Bahamut, even though the Phantom is much too powerful for him as Kamen Rider Wizard.
Meanwhile, the mysterious Fueki commissions a Wizard Ring from Wajima.
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Bryd0 Says:
Looking at that purple ring, the back of my mind tells me that it has something to do with the Sabbath, as you can clearly see a solar eclipse symbol on it. The ring belonging to Fueki makes this more interesting, and may possibly support the "White Wizard = Wiseman" theory people have been raving about for a while.
Anonymous Says:
Is it me, or does the gold/purple ring look like a ring that will start the sabbat again? There is a moon in the ring and something circular partially blocking the moon.
Also, I have a theory about the White Wizard/Fueki. Maybe Fueki made Haruto a Wizard to bring hope to a bunch of gates, but in the end, Fueki wanted to kill Haruto to make all of those people fall into despair at the same time. He did say Haruto is "the last hope" after all. Maybe he's saying that Haruto is the last bringer of hope and Fueki is trying to get rid of the last hope bringer.
Anonymous Says:
i have been wanting to say this for a long time, but nitou adds nothing to the plot whatsover. he barely has any episodes that focus on him and whatever wizard has for a plot could go on without him and the series would be exactly the same. he is just there to be the second rider and thats it. so to sum everything up, nitou is a useless character.
Anonymous Says:
Well after watching this episode, it's clear the white wizard is the wiseman. Since he stole that ellipse ring from Haruto, he wants to create the sabbath again. Otherwise what else would he want that ring for? Also if you look back in the previous episodes, Fueki also looks like the wiseman when he is behind his bed curtains.
My guess is that the white wizard/wiseman wants to manipulate both good and evil to accomplish his plan. So just in case if one side fails, the other side would still complete the sabbath. He was purposely using Haruto all this time, possibly for his mana to grow stronger, just for him to take it later for the ritual.
As for the actual episode of this filler arc. I liked Wizard's usage of copy and defend in this episode. I would of wished he used kick strike in this episode, with all that soccer crap being it in. It would of been a nice touch but no. Giant cgi axe. When I first saw infinity style's finisher, I was ok with it. But when you see it in this episode, it looks incredibly chessy and lame. So yeah Infinty style's finisher sucks.
I hope my OPINION of this episode doesn't get anybody upset like in last week's episode post. There was another anon who got angry over my thoughts of the series and reacted very rudely and violently with some mean words. He also claimed that the episode wasn't "filler" instead it was "canon" to the series. Which gave me a big laugh and was one of the dumbest comments I have ever read from this website.
Anonymous Says:
I wonder why he didn't just use infinity from the start, I guess they just wanted to extend it to encompass 2 episodes. And just speculating but I think that golden ring will be connected the sabbat or eclipse seeing that there's a black sun overlapped by a crescent moon.
Anonymous Says:
I don't think white wizard and wiseman are the same person and I don't think that some humanoid form behind a curtain justifies that they look the same since you couldn't see any distinct features. I think the more likely reason is that the white wizard wants to make the philosopher stone and needs the sabbat to do so, so with that in mind white wizard and wiseman look like they have similar goals. But I'm sure the white wizard is trying to use the philosopher stone to destroy wiseman and etc, except his actions are over the top. Haruto is just his pawn so he won't have to waste his magic against wiseman's forces.
Anonymous Says:
The gold ring is probably for the upcoming movie, seeing as all the riders in the series use silver rings and beast has his own distinct rings. The gold ring is for kamen rider sorcerer and will be used by him in the movie
Anonymous Says:
@Anon 4.....do you know what violently means?
Anonymous Says:
Anyone notice how Wizard didn't actually scan the Special Ring on the WizarDriver at 19:27
Anonymous Says:
here is a new theory: the white wizard and wiseman use to be the same guy but he used the philosopher stone to separate them self into two different people and now "Sora" wants to do the same thing
Anonymous Says:
vid is down :\
Anonymous Says:
KR Wizard episode 39 sub http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3ucMqCc_lE&list=PLFKrAGs_82doRZ95Oyp-aFHjXnFUUhR7z
Anonymous Says:
There is going to be the new wizard, witch i think
Because she ( i forgot her name ) came back
I dont think there is going to be the samurai or ninja wizard in this series
Its not for shure but i think so
Anonymous Says:
Wizard is just so goddamn boring lately. I hope they pick things up soon.
Anonymous Says:
So Wataru from Decade's Kiva World is going to be in the next episode
Anonymous Says:
I think firstname.lastname@example.com am got a point there.
Anonymous Says:
@Anon 4 the Dumbass: If there is an episode that talks about the main character's past then that is canon. Infinity's finisher in this episode was great and I want to see you do better at this finisher. Oh wait, the people who decide how the show goes won't let you since you suck terribly. My bad, I'm sorry for talking to a troll like you. Goodbye.
Anonymous Says:
Whoever ever Anon 4 is... i have just one thing to say. GO HOME!! YOU'RE FREAKIN' DRUNK!!
KITAA! Says:
Someone get Anon 3 out of here! He's drunk!
TheMan Says:
Anon 3 is talking shit about things he doesn't know. Haruto usually uses Infinity's finisher only once but he used it many times to show how tough Bahamut was. So don't say shit on how bad the finisher was!
Anonymous Says:
This series is so goddamn boring. Da fuk happen? It showed so much promise at the beginning. Now i can't wait for the next Rider Series, so it can put Wizard out of it's misery.
Master Boring Says:
Go home Anon 18: Goooooooooo HOME! YOU'RE DRUNK!! We need opinons of people who are sober. Not those who are stupidly, retarded drunk!
Smarty Says:
Someone get Anon 18 a can of "SHUT THE FUCK UP YOU LITTLE BITCH" please!! He clearly doesn't aprreciate Kamen Riders in general since he is a lonely little troll who only knows how to press a space bar!
Anonymous Says:
"@Anon 4 the Dumbass: If there is an episode that talks about the main character's past then that is canon. Infinity's finisher in this episode was great and I want to see you do better at this finisher. Oh wait, the people who decide how the show goes won't let you since you suck terribly. My bad, I'm sorry for talking to a troll like you. Goodbye."
June 13, 2013 at 9:55 PM
"Whoever ever Anon 4 is... i have just one thing to say. GO HOME!! YOU'RE FREAKIN' DRUNK!!"
June 13, 2013 at 9:57 PM
LOL umadbro? It's cute that you are pretending to be two different anon. And to respond to your ignorant comment: YES I know it's canon to the series, all episodes are. But obviously you don't know what the word "filler" means in a television show. This episode featured the typical "victim of the week" formula where a minor character appears and some boring moral lesson is learned. That is what I meant. Do I really need to explain everything to your dumbass. I honestly thought your retarded piece of shit ass would understand but I guess not.
"Infinity's finisher in this episode was great and I want to see you do better at this finisher. Oh wait, the people who decide how the show goes won't let you since you suck terribly." I'm the troll?? After such a pathetic comment written by some low life angry scum I am the troll? I can think of a better finisher, how about a infinity style kick strike. But thank you for showing your anger, It was funny and was nice to finally pick out the anon who was always angry at me, I look forward to seeing you, provide some more entertainment on this site.
Barney MLP Says:
Go home Anon 18!! You're drunk!!!!
Anonymous Says:
So did everyone already forgot about Misa's sister and how she was suppose to be a new rider?
Such a shame, she seemed like such a strong female character.


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What's Love Got to do with It?
So you think you are in love. That is such a wonderful feeling, especially when it is reciprocated. One-sided relationships are just awful! No matter how many excuses you make to justify why the other person does not love you, it never adds up. So the best thing to do is get out of the relationship as quickly as you can. Do not allow yourself to suffer. Why should you? I have come to the conclusion that it is worse to delude yourself into thinking the person will change. You cannot force someone, or will someone to love you back. I often wonder if it is possible for a relationship to be fully equal on both sides. Sometimes people stay in relationships that are one-sided because they lack the esteem required to leave. Somehow they think they will never have a better relationship. I believe that we get whatever we accept. If that is truly the case, then why not accept what feels good.....
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Hoo-ray for the Crestview News Bulletin for publishing my Letter to the Editor on May 15 ("Save the ducks on Mirror Lake").
On Friday afternoon, May 17, the mean neighbor who was trapping and killing the ducks began immediately dismantling her traps and hiding them.
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There are 460,000 'homeless beds' in Massachusetts?
That's 7% of the total State population.
Obama is a Hahvahd alumn. - he even has the unpaid pahking tickets when he pahked his cah there. What do you have against Barry?
The problem lies with the banks AND the colleges.
The loans that the article is about are subsidized Stafford Loans - they are Federally Directed Student Loans from the US Dept. of Education....the problem lies with the Government and Colleges and the taxpayers and students get 'hammered' :>)
Down with the 1%!!!
yars, great mathematical catch!
This is the new-math...it's 'green-math'
Same math as used to count those 'green-jobs' created
Check out youtube titled video:
'Darrell Issa explores the Obama administration definition of Green Jobs - June 7, 2012'
Wrong dog picture with the article - Contest site above with picture of 2012 winner - Mugly.
Guess it isn't one of those "Invisible Fence" collars...
These establishments should cultivate the laptoppers and smartyphone set. As the technology gets faster and more adaptive everything will be wifi - right now we are in the middle of the technology opening up.
These places are filling the niche right now - best to get people used to their atmosphere and their fare - get the habit of going there- in a few years their wifi won't be needed as a draw to visit them. If they pre-restrict and kick out the internet consumers, who will fill the seats now and in the future?
Small outfits and 'upscale' chains should tread lightly on pulling the cord - McDonald's has wifi and cost friendly frappe's.
Panera has become the new library, the new hotel rented conference room.....research - study - business meetings - computer training - new hire training...you can see it all at Panera Bread.....Oh, and some people eat there too.
Can you guys do something about the links embedded in the articles? Back-in-the-day....Yesterday, you could click onto a link and it would open up in another window/tab. (Masslive would have its own tab to go back to) Now an article link sends you off to that article and you either have to hit the back button or open up another Masslive tab or forget it and do something else because it's a pain to keep doing those things :>)
IT'S Monday!!!
Will we be able to utilize more HTML codes in the comment sections?
An unfortunately great foresighted post saffyrre.
Will they be firing the Water Canons to Celebrate?
Can someone take down that stupid Rooster on top of the Harry Potter clock?)
He swore.....not in the same manner as his preacher of many years....
Shortly afterward, two uniformed police officers ran out to a large crowd of local residents to get a cigarette for Williams at his request...
Probably was taking Chantix, many people can't handle it and become suicidal, enraged and have odd behaviors, etc.
Obama is bypassing every 'check-and balance' set forth in this country -policy and law change like this needs to go through the Congress...there are three branches of the US government. This isn't a Monarchy - Obama isn't King.
Kerry's going to 'Do Lunch' in Western MA next week - those hours are a riot!
Maybe we all can suggest Diners for him to eat at and hunting stores so he can get "A Huntin' License"
Obama has no right to do this - this is a Republic - This needs to go through Congress
All Hail King Obama!
I support stricter air quality standards as long as it don't interfere with my ability to run my propane vertical smoker (the kind used to smoke beef, pork, and chicken) or my gas grill.
Rest assured they'll get around to you sooner or later...smoke is smoke and emissions are emissions
Regulate the EPA! They pace these regulations gradually, in time you'll need to buy carbon-credits to light a candle.
I had no problem with "Don't Ask- Don't Tell"
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Sweeping (or stripping) the membranes (sometimes referred to as a 'strip and stretch') is an old method of induction that was first documented in the year 1810. Sweeping the membranes can be used frequently by caregivers, in an attempt to prevent the pregnancy going overdue, induce labour, or ripen the woman's cervix, to make it more favourable for induction.
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I love the name Mack! Personally I think almost any M name would work. Mack is such a general, friendly nickname so it seems very usable. Like if you choose Matthew and call him Mack, I don't think many people would be confused how you get Mack out of that. Maybe that's just me though. If I ever have a little boy, I want to name him Morgan Zachary and use Mack as a cute family nickname. I thought of that by just combining the sounds of Morgan and Zack. I don't think it's too much of a stretch. (Once again, maybe it's just me)Maybe you could use that idea too? Like Matthew Jack/Jackson or Mason Zachary. I think it's an option if you can't find a name you like that naturally leads to Mack.
Another name to consider is Macklin. I once coached a little boy who had this name but he went by Mack.
Also Maxwell would work too.
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