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Thank you Bonnie for taking part with you
lovely painting of your granddaughter and sending us the lovely Valentine
greetings. You always find the right and perfect words to comment on the
artwork of others.
1st post, water colour, app 8x10 on arches
w/c paper.
2nd post, Happy Valentine's Day, graphite
3B pencil on Heavyweight Vellum Drawing paper and is 7 x 7.5".
3rd post, Shells, Canson Mi-Tteintes Pastel
paper, 8x6 with derwent - graphitint and the white is Primo - Bianco charcoal.
Thank you and
welcome Carol. Your Mans Cave made me think if I want to redecorate my house.
Your copies are masterpieces.
1st post, Lady and Her Knight, by CLLewis.
[After Frederic William Burton's "Hellelil and
Hildebrand, the Meeting on the Turret Stairs" (1864)].
16" x 20"
Acrylic paint.
(Sold; Private Collection)
2nd post, husband's 'man cave' at home
3rd post, Carol:" Cave painting in my home (left side of image)... I'm
including the source image (right side of image)... "
4th post, doorknocker, sketch
Thank you
Catherine, for putting in so much work. This is a very special subject to me.
Your studies are excellent.
1st post, 4x4 inch, using a mechanical pencil and a putty eraser
on a piece of paper that is 18x12.
2nd post combo image. on sketch paper and
mixed media paper
3rd post, 9x9 inch multimedia sketch book
done by drawing and then putting watercolor onto the drawing
4th post, 9x9 inch multimedia sketch book
Thank you
Charlie, for taking part in this month's Challenge with comments and your 2
wonderful car paintings.
1st post
"37 La Salle", 9" x 12"
watercolor, 7-09-2013
2nd post
"Bus", 9" x 12" acrylic on mat
board, 5-14-2013
"Fasenickel" encaustic on wood panel,
2nd post, colored pencil of the
Fasching/carneval characters. 26cm x 21cm,
3rd post, "Bavarian still life" encaustic
on wood panel
4th post, "knock knock", colored pencil.
5th post, paint tube studie, thumbnails. colored pencil
6th post, Acrylic 29" x 45"
7 th post, Nautilus, water soluble wax pastel,
8th post, kitten, colored pencil
Thank you
Cristina, for dropping in and showing the painting with the warm, loving
valentines feeling.
1st post, Cristinas humble version of
wonderful Sargent's work (Paul Cesar Helleu sketching with his wife Alice
Guerin - 1889)
Thank you
Geri, for taking up the challenge on the paint tube and the still life with the
crystal candleholder. Great job.
1st post, Stillife, charcoal on 9x12 on
green Mi-Teintes paper.
post, TUBE GRÜNE FARBE. It
is colored pencil on a 7x7.5 inch piece of scrap mat board.
Thank you Jen, for posting all the work in
progress. It helps others see how to solve problems on the way to the finished
painting. The roman soldier with horse is one of my husbands favorites.
1st post, roman soldier, step one, work in
progress, 12x16 oil
2nd post, Roman soldier, work in progress, 12x16
3rd post, finished version of the roman
soldier, 12x16 oil.
4th post , rose, work in progress, oil
5 th post, rose, oil
6th post boy reading, work in progress, oil
7th post, boy reading, work in progress, oil.
Thank you Joyce, for sharing the childhood
memories with us and a wonderful painting of the place you grew up.
1st post, Sketch girl on tree (childhood
2nd post, Sketch roller-skates (childhood
3rd post, Shoshone Falls
4th post, rose, watercolour painting
Thank you
Karen, for posting the anniversary gift. I'm so thrilled that one of my photos
gave you the idea to make that very special painting.
1st post, piano in progress.
2nd post, Piano finished version, Acrylic and
paper on 8x10 canvas board.
Thank you Kim, for sharing this special
watercolor of "Friends recalling" . I know you still have one painting in progress and I will be happy to post it here soon. Oh, and bringing all the bears together for a tea party.
"Friends Recalling" -(9x12 approx.),
2nd post, Watercolor, ACEO size
Thank you Marsha, for helping me through the
setup of all this. I know you were busy this month. The work you posted is
1st post , Doorknocker (April 2013
challenge), pastel 3.5 x 4.5
2nd post, window, watercolor
3rd post, paint tube, watercolor
Thank you Sarah, what can I say, you posted so
many beautiful pieces of art. I will treasure this rose. Thank you helping
others with your expertise.
1st post A red/yellow rose watercolour
2nd post, "wasted", stillife, watercolour.
3rd post, watercolour sea/landscape off the
coast of Sutherland. Sarah: "A place I love dearly".
4th post, 0" x 6.5". water colour
of two ref. photos
5th post, Paint tubes, watercolour
6th post semi abstract watercolour
7th post, favourite things, acrylic on
canvas board
Thank you
Shammeer, for taking up the challenge and painted my homeland with the medium,
which was new to you. (water colour) Landscape, architecture and horse and
knight are all well done.
1st post, Water color. River, landscape
2nd post, Water color on A3 size paper,
Town of Kipfenberg
3rd post, Water color, Knight
Thank you Sonia, for taking part in this month
challenge with your beautiful still life of the pear and apple.
1st post, coloured pencil, didn't
photograph or scan very well. scan. (24cm x 15cm).
Thank you Susan, for sharing the lovely
painting of your pool. Most of us were wishing we could call that home.
1st post, w/c 9x12, "my pool"
I hope I got
nothing mixed up. If I did, my apologizes and please let me know so I can fix
the mistake. It was my pleasure to host this month's challenge.
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The Friends of Downtown gathered Thursday with Gordon Merklein, executive director of real estate at UNC, Jason Frost, vice president of development at Cousins property, and Jeff Furman, vice president of development at Northwood Ravin to give an update on the project and let the public ask questions.
Owned by the Chapel Hill Foundation Real Estate Holdings, the property is currently being leased and developed by Cousins Properties of Atlanta.
The three-building site will be redeveloped to include 300 apartments, 45,000 square feet of rental space for retail and 125,000 square feet of rental space for offices. The plan includes 915 parking spaces and a 38,000-foot outdoor grassy area with seating, hardscaping and landscaping.
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NM State evened the weekend series with the Wolf Pack and is now 24-9 on the year while both teams are 1-1 in Western Athletic Conference play. The Aggies scored their 13 runs with 11 hits and played cleaner defense than Nevada as the Wolf Pack tallied four errors on the night. Three of those errors came in the bottom of the sixth and that helped the Aggies score four runs.
After Nevada tallied a run in the first inning, the Aggies pounded out five runs on four hits with three of those runs coming on a three-run shot by junior centerfielder Kyle Phillips that hit the scoreboard in left centerfield. The Wolf Pack squeezed the lead down to two runs but NM State took a 6-3 lead in the bottom of the second when the Nevada right fielder threw the ball away.
After another run crossed the plate for Nevada in the top of the third, starting pitcher Michael Ormseth was replaced by junior right-hander Randy Montoya who struck out one batter and walked another. Senior lefty Trey Ross entered the game after Montoya and work 1 2/3 innings without giving up a run. Ross was given the win and is now 2-0 on the year while Nevada starter Tyler Wells was credited with the loss after giving up seven runs (six earned) in three innings of work. Nevada walked 10 Aggie batters and hit another two while NM State walked eight in a game that lasted three hours and 43 minutes.
"Trey Ross stabilized the game and (Kyle) Phillips' home run was a big boost to the offense," head coach Rocky Ward said.
With a 7-5 lead heading into the bottom of the sixth, the Aggies took advantage of three Nevada errors to go up 11-5. After the Wolf Pack scored a run in the seventh, NM State tallied two runs on a double down the right-field line by senior right-fielder Bryan Karraker. Karraker finished the day going 2-of-6 at the dish with three RBI's and two runs scored. Junior third baseman Robert Lecount ended the night going 2-of-3 with two RBI, a walk and a run scored.
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"Very popular Hawaiian pupu - you can even get pork hash at the 7-11 here. My recipe is better - it includes shrimp!"
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1/4 pound
ground pork
1/4 pound
shrimp - peeled, deveined and minced to a paste
egg white
2 tablespoons
chopped water chestnuts
2 tablespoons
chopped green onion
2 tablespoons
2 teaspoons
soy sauce
1 teaspoon
white sugar
1 teaspoon
minced garlic
1 teaspoon
oyster sauce
1/4 teaspoon
1/4 teaspoon
ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon
sesame oil
1 (14 ounce) package
round dumpling skins
This is a great recipe! Being born and raised in Hawaii and now living in Las Vegas, my husband and I crave the comforts of home. These were easy to make and so ONO. Our local market didn't have round wonton skins so I used the square ones instead. And I used my rice cooker (with the steamer tray that came with it) to steam it ... they came out perfectly. Thanks for sharing this recipe, it's exactly like the ones we used to buy from our neighborhood Manapua Man :)
I fought it was good, not great. Family was not impressed
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As they say in Hawaii (Broke the Mounth)this is as you say better then the ones at 7-11. These are great, easy to make and a real treat to serve at parties. All you need to add is hot mustard dip and your in heaven,
This was so ono! Served it with shoyu mixed with a little sesame oil and chile paste :)
YUMMMM!!! omg thanks for the recipe post! I've been searching for this recipe since i moved to VA a year ago! Tried it out today...ONO!!!!!!! My haole husband loves this pork hash. I didn't have time to mince the shrimp my hand so i put it in a blender and it worked out perfectly.
Ono! I did omit the egg white, but added everything else and increase the oyster sauce to 2 tsp. I use water to seal my wonton edges. It never falls apart once cooked. What's not to love about pork hash? Freshly made, full of wonderful flavor, home-cooked comfort food - delicious! I serve with Aloha soy sauce mixed with a little sesame oil and a little lemon juice with chopped green onions. Other times I will dip into a mixture of Chinese hot mustard and soy sauce!
I thought his recipe was great, very easy very tasty. My husband, who is the spice ghost, found it a bit bland as is so he added some Maharajah Style Curry Powder and I made a soy sauce/teriyaki sauce/fresh grated ginger and garlic dipping sauce and they were a BIG hit. I am sure they would have been a great hit without the extra spice but I highly recommend this recipe.
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WASHINGTON, July 2, 1996 The United States will not rest in its efforts to capture, prosecute and punish those responsible for the terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, according to President Clinton.
The 19 airmen killed in the June 25 attack were "felled by hands of hatred in an act whose savagery is matched only by its cowardice," Clinton said June 30 during memorial services in Florida.
"America stands with you in your sorrow and your outrage," the president told families, friends and fellow service members at services at Eglin and Patrick Air Force bases. Of the 19 victims, 12 were from Eglin's 33rd Fighter Wing and five were from Patrick's 71st Rescue Squadron. Two others were from units at Offutt AFB, Neb., and Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.
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text: The Mara wiki last edited by samanthademeste on 03/05/13 07:33PM View full history The Master of Temptation Family planning gone awry.The role of Mara in Buddhism is analogous - but not equal - to Satan in Abrahamic religions, in that he herds men under his shadow of temptation to lead them astray. He is a personification of death (the word mara literally means "death" in Sanskrit) but is also described as a psychological entity -- the voice inside all of us that aspires to attain greater physical riches for our fleshly vessels. In that sense, succumbing to any of Mara's temptations is tantamount to the death of the higher spiritual endeavors Buddhist adherents strive to attain. Mara is said to ride upon a great elephant as his mount, and has countless demons under his influence. There is also an intimate relationship between Mara and the Hindu-Buddhist personification of illusion, the female figure Maya. Both figures originate from the same general sphere of post-Vedic Indian thought, only instead of Mara's temptations of "death" leading away from the truth path, Maya's "illusion" projects a false reality. In both cases Mara and Maya promulgate distractions that must be overcome in order to achieve proper enlightenment. Temptation of BuddhaAs Buddha sat meditating under the sacred fig tree attaining enlightenment, Mara waged a spiritual war against him. Tempting Buddha with the riches of mortal life, Mara even offers him the company and services of his own beautiful daughters. Buddha rejects him at every turn, as he is beyond the need for anything Earth can provide. Mara eventually gives up on him in disgust, or alternatively, the Buddha serenely touches the ground in response to Mara's vices which completely repels the Lord of Death. A future Buddha will eventually defeat and destroy Mara, freeing humankind from his vices. Shin Megami Tensei series Mara's sprite from Shin Megami Tensei II.Mara would appear as a fusable Chaos demon in the first Shin Megami Tensei, but it wouldn't be until Shin Megami Tensei II that he would lead players on a wild ride of sin -- literally. Scoring a blinged-and-bladed-out chariot, Mara is one of Lucifer's guardians in Hell and attempts to tempt Aleph and his crew with visions of large amounts of Macca, a level increase of 10, and power beyond Lucifer himself. Of course, they are all lies and if Aleph accepts any, he will have to fight Mara at a disadvantage. In Devil Summoner 2. Mara is an optional boss in both Soul Hackers and Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne (in a decidedly more impotent form), as well as appearing in Persona 3: FES and Persona 4 as part of the Tower Arcanum. He also rolled onto the mean streets of 1930's Tokyo with a secret boss appearance in Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzonoha vs. King Abaddon. In it, he was given highly suggestive dialogue befitting his true nature. Shin Megami Tensei: Strange JourneyIn Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey, Mara is part of an alignment-varying EX mission that can be initiated once the player reaches the end of the game in Sector Horologium. If you are Lawfully-aligned, Seraph will request that you put an end to a great Chaotic evil--Mara. Mara can be found in Sector Grus in Maya's boss room, which suggests the conceptual relationship between the two. Once Mara is defeated, Seraph will join your party regardless of your level, as long as you have free space. Seeing as Seraph is level 89, this may be a significant addition. If the player is Chaotically-aligned, this time instead Mara will request the player put an end to Seraph. In a special area of Horologium, the eight angelic hosts of the divine-- Angel, Archangel, Principality, Power, Virtue, Dominion, Throne, and Cherub--await the coming of their superior order. These lower eight will then fuse together to form Seraph, who then attacks the player. Like the Lawful version, once victorious Mara will then instantly join your party. In the Japanese version of Strange Journey, a special version of Mara is able to be summoned with the password EIJIISHIDA, Eiji Ishida being the director of Strange Journey. In the American version, this same Mara can be summoned with the password "Nich Maragos." Nich Maragos is an editor at Atlus who worked on Strange Journey's localization. Fun Mara Facts The Japanese word "Mara" is slang for "penis", which explains his appearance in Shin Megami Tensei. Even without this pun, his design still reinforces his nature as a being who embellishes in sex, wealth (his golden chariot), and power (the blades on his chariot). Hi! A figure of Mara was released by Japanese manufacturer Kotobukiya as part of its Megami Tensei One Coin Figure collection. It was the secret chase figure of its series and features Mara and his chariot. Sources also show that a special golden version was manufactured, perhaps as a promotion. Persons who see Mara for the first time are subject to homophobic reactions, childish giggling, and nightmares.


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From the games to the consoles and all of the controversy; we give you the rundown on both the disappointments and epic wins that Nintendo experienced over the last year.
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It happens every year, Its all easy to make fun and games against Nintendo but they end up releasing amazing games and this year was no exception and next year is only gonna get better especially with the much anticipated Zelda after how well Link Between Worlds shook the formula.
Everyone laughs at the 2ds, but I got the 2ds pokemon x bundle christmas and love it. It was cheaper, it fits in my pocket no problem, and handles great.
Nintendo The great. Oh Old Titan of gaming. Nintendo has had many troubles this year. They had a sour drought and the 3rd party support was Missing like a taco infront of a South american. Love them all! Nintendo has been in a tuff spot. But now since we have the all the Great Systems out we can now pick and take what us gamers Like. But It dosent mean we should all be the same It is gods blessing we have nintendo and not another S+M. We need that Different Gameplay those games that you dont want to trade in after 1 month of straight playing it. Thanks for a great Year. and I wish all the 3 Bigboyz to do well. Because if one drops out its worser for us.
They should make another re with fixed camera angles exclusively for Wiiu, re remake and 0 were my favorite games.
I think Nintendo will just continue to pull themselves out of the slump with more good software releases. Maybe it'll attract more third-party devs, maybe not. Either way I don't think the Wii-U is gonna fail. I think making more games that use the tablet in interesting ways will also go a long way in helping the system's main selling-point.
Thanks for the vid, for all the people that find reading too hard.
Nintendo will win with a addon for the Wii U. 3DS player. Attach it to the Wii U and you got access to the entire 3DS library with the comfort of the gamepad and the big screen in your living room. Not only that they could add features like screen smoothing to ease the screen quality. If they do this then people will have options. Like being able to play 3DS games with the comfort of a big screen. Or 3DS players won't have to strain their eyes on the little screen.
Bought a 3DS for Fire Emblem but region lock is killing it for me since Europe region is hilariously overpriced, 60$ for a handheld game! Not to mention the games never get any price drops for both digital and boxed versions no matter how long you wait. Ended up only buying Pokemon XY and Bravely Default after Fire Emblem. I always get that "this is good but not worth the money I paid" no matter how much I enjoy the games. Even though it has some good games, it's a ridiculously expensive console overall for an avid gamer.
I had bought a Gameboy back in 1990 and had immense respect and love for Nintendo back then, lost all that after my 3DS adventure this year. Region locking, over-pricing, hilariously prudish censorship during localization, company execs politely ridiculing the customers with lines like "we're aware of the request but no can do" when even something as simple as account ownership persistence is demanded put them on my list next to EA and Activision-Blizzard.
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Sony - 956,655
Microsoft - 606,177
Oops! Sorry to pop a few bubbles out there with actual facts rather than feelings and innuendo!
Lol, the death of Nintendo... some folks are silly.
Jump ship while you can. The Wii U won't get any better than this. I bet Zelda won't be released before 2015.
I always thought this was an adult website. Why are we talking about Nintendo?
blah blah blaaahhh......nintendo games are amazing :)
Nintendo does show promise for the next year. I think they will surprise us with a new metroid game reveal on the wii u next year and alongside the Zelda game: Hyrule warriors and super smash bro will be huge console sellers. Overall I believe the 3ds was the winner of all consoles this year. I believe it would be smart for them to remake the japan only fire emblem games for the wii U or 3ds would maybe make their profits higher next year. Good job nintendo, I have bought more games from you this year than any other.
Please Nintendo, make new games like Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon for the Wii U; I have high hopes... Pikmin 3 was a step in the right direction but we need more!
The Wii u is a joke, you don't need to agree with me but the sales will make you.
i got about 20 wii games that are fun as hell to play. from xenochron to zelda to trauma center to paper mario to all the rail shooters, wii was not only a success, it's got a core following both in the mod world and official. wii-U is tight but was released at such an awkward time. i understand they were lookin' at graphs statistically speakin it was supposed to ride the wave of its predecessor but people just saw it as bulky controls and a new paint job. nintendo is far from dead, however, due to their passion for wanting to give the alternative to PC gaming. xbone and ps4 are outdated computers with a couple exclusives. valve knows this and flauntin their prices and ease of digital purchases. build a computer with a beautiful media center case put that in your cabinet instead when the girls come over be like, "yo wanna see somethin' cool?" and turn crysis on and expect hugs all around worked for me (though child support is on the uprise.) just quit buyin' outdated hardware with forced advertisements and the multiplayer isn't even free?! it's practically 2014, you deserve more.
and i think younger kids (10-13) might not be able to get ma17 titles but think maybe next year they want the smut and most parents give it to them
the question should be is it that hard for EA and other's to make games for the wii / wii U???? they did a bad job last gen now it looks like they dont wanna look bad so they gave up
I have many things to say about the WiiU but I won't keep repeating myself, not too much anyway :). However, I will say that tonight I saw a repeat of last year's Christmas when I got my niece and nephew a WiiU.
When they opened the WiiU last year, they weren't very excited, they didn't seem to care at all and didn't even want to set it up here for the several days they were around. I chalked that up to confusion about it since they already had a Wii. But now, they still aren't very interested in their WiiU, they also have tablets now and are far more interested in Minecraft PE it seems. Just tonight they arrived here late for Christmas and opened their gifts, one being Super Mario World 3D and again, they weren't very interested. I really think Nintendo has lost a lot of ground with the kids/parents and casual audiences, and like I keep saying I think a lot of that is due to mobile platforms. Anyway :).
Side note, that live action Link Between Worlds footage, I don't think I've ever seen that before, it was kinda funny.
To be fair...nobody buys a Nintendo console for awesome 3rd party games.
I'm happy I got my WiiU I just hope the library starts growing faster
There has never once been a nintendo console that has started off slow and then picked up... ever. I say by next year the Wii U will be close to where the 3ds is at now, with a nice hefty library of games, mainly first party, but still more than worth playing which will then move consoles and with that it will pique third party interest. Enough doom and gloom please, anyone who has been following the game industry in the past 4 years or so will know that nintendo is more than capable of turning around a "failing" piece of hardware and it is very likely that the Wii U will be no exception.
Smash Bros Wii U and Mario Kart will tilt things back in favor for the WII U. I admit i dont play it as much as PS3 but its a dope system and i'm happy to have bought it (a year ago). The PS4 and XBORE 1 are just flashy and have only a handful of good games for now
FF7 remake on the Wii U would end the console war.
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@Ultramarinus Were games cheaper in the Gameboy era? I don't know, I'm really asking. And it's not just Europe that has expensive games. As far as I know, Japan is just as expensive, and Australia even more so. Americans are just spoiled. You're right about the regionlocking and censorship tho.
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@lupitamore Because most all Nintendo games are great and fun...and because it's y'know, a video game site.
@cgobeilI I rather have a new wave race,Star Fox, and F-Zero.
@b74kd3th Sales aren't everything. However, the Wii is indeed a joke. Always has been. Nintendo lost it after the 64, which was incredible.
Must be why its dominating Japan right now, and that uptake will translate to america next year.
@b74kd3th Sales have been picking up considerably though... >_>
Now, are they stellar? No, but the continual rise in sales shows that people are starting to look at the Wii U.
@iloveyourface I agree with everything you're saying but I'm just sitting here feeling kinda weird because I still can't tell if you're trolling or not haha.
@notjustin Good question, why doesn't anyone make games for Wii U? Is it Nintendo's fault? Or everyone else's fault? I don't know what the reasoning is, but they certainly could use some 3rd party support.
@bizuitYeah but that's kinda the problem. The vast majority of people play 3rd party games. Look at the 360. For the last 2 years I was on live all we had was 3rd party. Halo 4 was like their last major title. They survived on their 3rd party games alone. Nintendo just needs that middle ground like Sony and MS. Unfortunately they can't seem to find it. Maybe Bayonetta 2 will make some sort of impact. If not is back to SSB and MK to make the sales.
@uglypinkmoose lots of great downloads remix, d & d is on sale, duck tails is on sale, starwars pinball, castlestorm looks great and i just picked up trine 2 on sale
@AnGrYpHiLThe 3DS had a pretty rocky start...until the price cut. People have been sounding the death knell for Nintendo home consoles since the N64 days. No doubt, the Wii-U will never reach the sales of the Wii but it's hardly anything to worry about. I'm looking forward to 2014 where hopefully Nintendo can turn the Wii-U around.
@AnGrYpHiL One example would be Virtual Boy.
But we don't talk about that. *shudder* >_>
@Metallicwolf29 Lol funny.
@Metallicwolf29 Now lets talk about the least likely thing to ever happen.
@NagaSadow @b74kd3th that's cause the ps4 hasn't released there yet
@sevencowsmoo @iloveyourface why would he ? The Wii Us awesome and Nintendo always has been the best at making great games. when your primary platform is a PC, wii u is deff the best console option.
@bluefox755@notjustin what would they get? cod, madden14, nba14, got creed 4, and the new batman
@bluefox755@notjustinThe problem is that developers are very lazy. They don't want to spend resources developing software for a single hardware, which would be somewhat tricky porting to other hardwares, especially with the Wii U's gamepad.
@notjustin@uglypinkmoose Ducktails? Star Wars Pinball? Castlestorm? Are you 8 or something?
@notjustin I have Steam for that kinds of stuff.
I avoid buying digital games on consoles because you just lose em once the next console comes out
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@jflkdjs Is not laziness. Is business. The interest by the vast majority is not there. Why would you wanna develop for a console that isn't gonna be profitable. Look the truth is 3rd party games sell horrible compared to Nintendo offerings. Mainly because Nintendo owners don't support those games in the first place!
@jflkdjs@bluefox755@notjustin they also could have the use the pro controller. the U controller is very nice lettting you do things you never could befor touch pad and all the buttons you need plus screen you can see behind you or put your waypoint maps down there
@dani_i89@notjustin@uglypinkmoose i'm 30 thats why i remember ducktales i did LOVE that show love playing castlestorm games online and pinball is always good just never realy worth paying a 1200 to get a standing pinball. just keep tell your self that i'm less of a hardcore gamer then then cuz i'm not playing cod like a drunken frat boy
@notjustin If your computer crashed your steam account would still have all your games. so all you have to do is download them again.
Eventually a game console goes out of date. I mean you can keep your old consoles around but even then would if the servers are shut down and the company abandons the console?
And you can't transfer games to the newer consoles because they want to charge you again.
I'm not a PC fanboy I just think it's a safer platform for digital titles.
And you can buy a 360 controller for it so then your all set.
I can understand not wanting your games available when you work though.
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steffanie3: have a little bit of a journey to find out what time of day works best for your E meals, my friend likes them earlier in the day since she can do a bit of excersize since that helps her levels stay in a good range (she is type 2) though. May 30, 2015 1:27:19 GMT -5
steffanie3: A walk after an E lunch or breakfast seems to work just great for her May 30, 2015 1:27:45 GMT -5
Bec720: Hello, Why am I nervous?! I have tried so many diets in my life. You name it and I have tried it and all of them have worked....for awhile. I can't seem to keep with any program and of course the weight comes back on. Jun 22, 2015 15:24:47 GMT -5
Bec720: when I turned 43 my thyroid tanked, my hormones have not ever been balanced properly. (PCOS at 21yrs) and I have now gained 40+ pounds. I am scared to try and fail again.I am exhausted all day and by 2pm I need a nap or will fall asleep standing- for real Jun 22, 2015 15:31:58 GMT -5
steffanie3: Welcome Bec720 Many mamas with PCOS do well on THM, looking forward to your journey. Jun 24, 2015 12:49:35 GMT -5
orygungurl: I had a nice surprise when I went to the doctor a week ago. I learned that, after being on THM, off and on for a couple of years, I had actually lost 17 lbs! Jun 27, 2015 19:27:45 GMT -5 *
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lauriebovi: Just starting on this plan. Well I've been starting for a while now. Anyone have a really hard time staying on? I have no issue with what I'm eating. I feel like I'm just lazy and fall into old habits. any advice or personal experience? Jul 16, 2015 16:45:08 GMT -5
steffanie3: lauriebovi, a menu plan really helps me even if it is just a daily plan so I kind of know what I will be eating through the day with snacks and meals. Also for me prepping ahead is a super helpful, having a large batch of something to grab when needed Jul 20, 2015 10:09:50 GMT -5
alane: I've been on THM for 14 months and there is still a detail or two I am not sure about. The book lists 3/4 c quinoa as a serving limit, yet some of the breakfast recipes have 1 c listed. Can you clarify this for me? Thanks! Aug 1, 2015 18:24:37 GMT -5
lynnluce: I have been doing the THM lifestyle for 8 months now with great success, for the first 6 months I have had the weight just slid off, lots of energy, and much happier. Now I am tired all of the time, cranky, and can't get rid of my lower belly. Help Aug 3, 2015 11:11:41 GMT -5


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Ashlan Holland didn't come to the Appalachian Fair to whirl around on the Hammer and stroll through the midway with a corndog in her hand. Instead, the 14-year-old's main focus is cleaning up her family's herd of Holstein and Jersey cows for the junior dairy judging.
She and older brother Dane hauled a select number of calves and heifers to the fairgrounds from Holly Knoll Farm in Mosheim. The siblings even spend the night beside their cattle so that they'll be there for milking at 6 a.m. Given that there's 100 milking cows on their family's 850-acre farm, they're used to it.
Holland says she's pretty picky when it comes to choosing the cows she wants to put in front of the judges. She avoids straight legs and looks for tall ones with some bone structure along their sides. Maybe 150-pound Macey, a Jersey, will place in the junior calves category.
"I think she's got at least a chance," said the eighth-grader at Mosheim Middle School. "I've got my fingers crossed."
Getting the livestock ready for judging is a daunting task. The cows are shaved from head-to-toe, except a section of hair along their spines and the ends of their tails, which takes about two hours. Holland will use hairspray to get the two-inch line of hair to stand up straight and will fluff the remaining hair at the end of the tail. Lisa, a Holstein calf that belongs to Holland's brother, stood perfectly still as she ran the clippers around the side of the black-and-white cow's head.
The biggest challenge is keeping them clean.
"You can't go in there with them being dirty," she said with a laugh. "You have to get the pitchfork out every time one poops."
When Holland takes Macey out in the ring with other 4-H Club members, the judge will look at the Jersey's height and the way her feet look. Holland says she makes sure to have a smile on her face during judging because it draws attention to Macey. Sometimes, the cows get a bit nervous before judging, but Holland says she hasn't had much trouble. Macey took second place at the Greene County Fair just a few weeks ago.
If Macey places at the Appalachian Fair, Holland could take home some prize money.
"It's really hard work, but if you love it, it's worth it," she said. "We've done it for a long time and we like being with our friends and the animals. You get a little bit of prize money and ribbons. It tickles you."
Jacob Fugate, an 18-year-old senior and FFA member at Morristown East, is also no greenhorn when it comes to showing cattle. He brought five heifers and three cows from F&W Jerseys Farm in Morristown. The Appalachian Fair is one of eight he'll attend this year to show cattle. Even though it's tough to stay up all night to keep them clean, Fugate says it's worth it.
"I like meeting people and making money," he said with a grin.
Fugate nor Holland get much time to enjoy the other parts of the fair, but what appears to be work is a fun and educational experience for the both of them.
"I love it," Holland said. "I count down the days until it's time to show."
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Several Pee Dee education officials have joined more than 6,000 people who signed a petition urging a constitutional amendment to require high-quality schools in the state.
Rick Reames, executive director of the Pee Dee Education Center, said the center's board of directors unanimously voted to support the proposed state constitutional amendment to require "something more than 'minimally adequate' education."
The board of directors includes superintendents from Chesterfield; Clarendon 1, 2 and 3; Darlington, Dillon 1, 2 and 3; Florence 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5; Lee; Marion 1, 2, and 7; Marlboro and Williamsburg County school districts, as well as representatives from Coker College and Francis Marion University.
Reames said the board voted April 10 to support the proposed constitutional amendment, then again May 8 to support the Web site, http://www.goodbyeminimallyadequate.com.
"We encourage citizens to view the Web site and, if they feel like they can support that proposed constitutional amendment, to go ahead and sign the petition online," he said.
Dillon 2 Superintendent Ray Rogers said the proposed change for describing the state's education is well overdue.
"The terminology (minimally adequate) does not speak well for our state," Rogers said. "We want to say a lot of things, but minimally adequate does not speak well for what we're trying to achieve. It doesn't set the right tone for education.
"We're hoping that education in the state will be looked at as the very best that we can give our kids, not the (minimum) that we can get by with," he said. "I think that has gone on way too long across the state."
State Sen. John Matthews, D-Orangeburg, is the lead sponsor of a joint resolution to amend the constitution.
It's proposed that Section 3, Article XI of the State Constitution be amended to read:
"The General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance and support of a system of free public schools open to all children in the State and shall establish, organize, and support such other public institutions of learning, as may be desirable that will provide a high quality education, allowing each student to reach his highest potential."
It now states that "The General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance and support of a system of free public schools open to all children in the State and shall establish, organize and support such other public institutions of learning, as may be desirable."
To change the state constitution, a two-thirds vote of the Senate and the House is needed in order for the amendment to be on the general election ballot.
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1) 1973 First real gig at a Ramada playing standards while in high school. Forgot my stick bag, dad had to drive it to me.
2) 1974 Playing VERY LOUD hard rock in a biker bar in Oklahoma City with topless dancers on the bar- fight breaks out, had to fear for my life. Lukily they didn't care about the band.
3) 1977 Had to drive 6 hours in July from Denton, Tx to Odessa, Tx in 100 degree heat in small car with 5 people and NO air conditioning to play week long hard core country gig in the middle of nowhere with nothing to do in the daytime. We didn't have IPods or CD's back then.
4) 1980 Go to get my car parked on 27th Street and 8th Ave in NYC. Have to drive to NJ for gig. No car- has been stolen. Call friend in sheer panic to get ride to gig. Never recovered car.
5) 1980 playing gig in NYC restuarant - during break some guy walking by outside looks in and see's his girlfriend in the place with some other guy. In a RAGE runs in, tries to jump over the bandstand and lands on the acoustic bass, splintering it into small pieces. He, the other guy and the girl race out leaving us standing there, jaws agap.
6) 1981 Show up to play a gig, only to find another drummer setting up. Turns out the leader forgot he hired me thus two drummers showed up. Professional, I think not.
7) 1981 Playing gig at catering hall in Brooklyn. Maitre de bends over in front of bandstand, hand gun drops out of jacket. He calmly picks it up places it back in his jacket and goes about his business.
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Zumbathon for Mesothelioma planned
POCA — A Zumbathon for Mesothelioma is planned for noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Poca Middle School gym.
The cost to participate is $20, and proceeds benefit the effort to research a cure for mesothelioma, which is a rare cancer linked to asbestos exposure.
The Zumbathon is organized by Missy Dorsey Bowles, who lost her father to mesothelioma five years ago. It is sponsored by Brian Prim with Prim Law Firm in Hurricane.
Aug. 24 was chosen for the Zumbathon because it is also the birthday of Bowles' father, Richard O. Dorsey, who would have turned 71 this year. This is the second annual Zumbathon for Mesothelioma and one of several fundraisers organized by Bowles since her father's death.
"Seeing it take my daddy was heartbreaking and life changing in itself, but knowing others were dying too and knowing how selfless my daddy was, I had to step up in his place and in his name and help others," Bowles said in a news release.
Danielle Dunkley, a Zumba instructor at Generations in Poca, will lead the Zumbathon along with a few other instructors. Dunkley has also experienced loss from mesothelioma.
Bowles also hosts a RODs Benefit for Meso Fundraising Event Day, set for Sept. 21 in Eleanor, W.Va. This is the fourth year for the 5k run/walk and benefit fun day to bring awareness and raise funds for research.
For more information or registration forms for the Zumbathon or the September 5K, visit www.rodsbenefit4meso.webs.com, call Bowles at 304-395-0636, or stop by Generation Impact Center in Poca and see Dunkley.


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Tuesday afternoon Scioto County Commissioners Mike Crabtree and Doug Coleman met with a majority of the Ohio Department Of Transportation (ODOT) employees that currently work at the garage in Lucasville.
Those attending the meeting wanted to inform the commissioners they favor the construction of the Portsmouth Bypass but are concerned about the long term maintenance of state roadways within Scioto County.
ODOT is considering allowing the contractor who builds the $600 million, 17 mile bypass to maintain all of the state and federal roadways as a part of the contract.
If enacted the majority of the employees of the ODOT garage in Lucasville would be transferred to other facilities within ODOT District 9.
Over the last several weeks and months ODOT has held meetings with local and state officials to update them on the status of the project. Over the course of the meeting the commissioners have been asked to sign a letter endorsing the Public, Private, Partnership (P3) process ODOT is using to accelerate project funding which in turn would allow the roadway to be completed quicker than using traditional funding sources.
According to Crabtree, Scioto County Engineer Craig Opperman is composing a letter of support for the project relating to the P3 process and the development of the Portsmouth Bypass.
Crabtree said there have been a lot of conversations going on about the bypass and ODOT is aware of the counties concerns about the operation of the garage in Lucasville and its employees.
"I think right now there are a lot of negotiations going on, and I don't know how far along they are. It's my understanding they are having discussions about how to deal with the garage out here," Crabtree said.
Crabtree said the P3 process is ODOT's way of looking at new and innovative ways to fund projects like the Portsmouth Bypass throughout the state.
"We (commissioners) have not made any decision at this point as to what we're doing. We've voiced our concerns the engineer has voiced his concerns about some of the things they want to accomplish with this (bypass). At this point we're still in the talking stage," Crabtree said.
Coleman said the latest meeting with ODOT was held two weeks ago and it was clear ODOT wanted the support of the commissioners.
"We were told you guys (garage employees) were not going to loose your jobs. I told them we are going to be against this if those people lose their jobs. I was told if we don't sign off on it this project is not going to happen for 30 years," Coleman said. "I think they are throwing us (commissioners) underneath the bus, using us."
Coleman was informed by some of the employees they are looking into what the cost savings would be for the state if they were to keep the garage and its employees vs. what it would cost to have a private contractor do the same work.
Coleman also urged the employees to look at the issue from their perspective.
"We're getting a lot of pressure from the unions to endorse this. That's a lot of work, you all have to understand that," Coleman said. "We've got to all work on this and prove you all will save them money instead of costing them money."
Christopher Mabe, Ohio Civil Service Employees Association President said, the workers are not opposed to the construction of the bypass.
"It's not that anybody is against the bypass, it's the additional things they (ODOT) are adding to the end of taking over more core ODOT work. In talking to the governor he has a different understanding of what privatization means to public services," Mabe said. "When you look at what happened to the Virginia Department of Transportation when they had a privatized company take over roadwork, snow removal and pothole removal it actually cost them $32 million more at the end of the year because of shotty work."
Mabe said, once those works are privatized the community is at the mercy of that company.
Mabe said it's hard to tell what will happen once the private company starts a maintenance program of the bypass.
"Nobody is against people putting private money into the state, we don't want to find out down the road that some private company builds a road down here and five years from now puts toll booths on it because it's their road," Mabe said.
Mabe said, the group supports the bypass and supports public sector work that's more cost effective and efficient.
"These jobs are public sector works and we provide a service to the citizens of Ohio. This is a service that cannot be interrupted by a private company. Private companies do a job to make a profit and if we're doing the same job at no profit the money goes back to the tax payer," Mabe said.
At the conclusion of the meeting to commissioners and the employees stated they would work together and do what they could to keep the garage in Scioto County.
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India at a Glance
Living in India
Most expats living in India enjoy the colorful unconventionality that their new home has brought to their daily routines. Some defining aspects of Indian society are its cultural, religious, and linguistic pluralism and its traditional caste system. The latter is a strict system of social stratification which may still impose virtually impermeable hierarchies on the population.
People living in India's rural areas make up around 70% of the populace. However, India has witnessed a steady increase in its urban population over recent years. This trend goes hand in hand with the growing numbers of well-educated, middle class residents in India's metropolises.
The rise in the numbers of skilled workers has contributed to making the country an emerging force on the global market, which continues to attract foreign interest. Multinational companies interested in tapping the Indian market increasingly send their employees out on assignments, thus giving expat life in India a boost.
Making the Most of it
Starting a new life in India is immensely exciting, but it is certainly not without the inevitable pits and downfalls expats face in many countries across the world. To start with the positive aspects: India can be extremely rewarding for those who embrace its challenges.
If you come from a Western country, life in India is likely to be more chaotic and louder than anything you have experienced before. However, clinging to your habits from back home during your expat life will probably prove futile and only get in your way. Most expats who have come to enjoy their new life in India started by accepting what they cannot change, thus learning to appreciate the different qualities that the country has to offer.
In general, most people are friendly and welcoming to strangers who are trying to adapt to the way of life in India. It is not unusual for foreigners and their families to be invited round their neighbors' or colleagues' houses for dinner.
Despite the growing numbers of foreigners visiting or living in India, Europeans and North Americans may sometimes attract a lot of attention in rural areas. Tourists and expats living in India are often asked for permission to have their photographs taken by the local population, thus being made to feel like a tourist attraction themselves. However, this curiosity should not be mistaken for importunity.
Challenges for Expat Women in India
There are some less pleasant peculiarities about Indian society, which especially expat women will come across during their life in India. A social phenomenon commonly referred to as "Eve teasing" has taken on threatening forms and is a cause for great concern.
"Eve teasing" euphemistically describes a form of sexual bullying or public harassment which has increasingly begun to affect many women living in India. It comprises relatively harmless incidents like rude staring and offensive comments, but it can go as far as indecent exposure, groping, slapping, and possibly worse. The 2012 case involving the rape and murder of a young New Delhi woman made the headlines all over the world and put the issue in the spotlight.
The most recommended way for expat women to protect themselves, at least partly, from unwanted attention is by wearing wide linen or cotton clothing which does not hug their figure and covers shoulders and legs at least down to the knees. While this may or may not deflect a potential harasser's attention, it is at least an effective way of protecting yourself against mosquito bites!
Challenges for Urbanites
Another challenge will be the high levels of noise, pollution and overpopulation in India's big cities. The often harsh inequalities and visible poverty of the population are not easy to accept for many foreigners.
Getting around in India's metropolises can be a challenge in itself. Although (or because) buses, rickshaws and taxis are everywhere, constant congestion and poor road conditions do their bit to make every journey last much longer than expected.


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Ventura bowlers keep the fight against cancer rolling
Five years ago, Sarah Daniel, of Oxnard, celebrated her sister Audrey's 40th birthday by bowling to raise money for the fight against cancer.
Audrey had been diagnosed with late-stage uterine cancer.
Although her sister is no longer able to attend the celebration, Daniel returns every year with her family and close friends in her honor.
"It's a great way to spend time with the people you care about, honor those who have been affected by cancer and also make new memories," Daniel said.
In its fifth year, the Bowl to Strike Out Cancer benefit was held at Buena Lanes in Ventura to raise money for the local American Cancer Society unit. On Saturday, this year's benefit raised more than $9,000.
The money is going toward helping county residents diagnosed with cancer and their families.
"There are so many different activities people do for funding, but not a lot of the funding stays in the county," said Dina Fink, Buena Lanes manager and event coordinator. "The ACS is really amazing in that they help people get through their struggles."
The American Cancer Society of Ventura County is part of the nationwide network dedicated to helping people and their families with the difficulties of cancer. More than 1 million people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer each year, according to the organization's website. Solely donation-funded, the organization helps with several services at no charge to the patients, including helping to drive them to and from medical appointments.
"Local events like this are imperative to the strength of what we can offer in the communities," said Jennifer Finnerty, a community mission director with the society.
The bowling benefit is hosted each year by the U.S. Bowling Congress Men's Bowling Association of Ventura County. The event has raised more than $45,000 total for the society, according to Fink.
This year, Golf N' Stuff participated for its second time to contribute to the cause. The miniature golf amusement park next door to the bowling alley had unlimited golfing, games and a pizza lunch for the event, donating a portion of proceeds to the cause.
At the bowling alley, all the lanes were full during the three-hour event. A barbecue lunch was grilled in the front patio area for the bowlers. A raffle and silent auction items were spread throughout the dining area and front entryway. Pink pledges papered the bowling alley.
With her group of 27 friends and family, Daniel wore a necklace engraved with "My sister Audrey." Every year, her group takes a picture with the photo they took at the previous year's event. Because her sister was in the original photo, it is like she is always with them, Daniel said.
"It's good to know that it is not just important to me, but it is to a lot other people, as well," Daniel said. "And it means so much."
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