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Things I liked:This the actual package I bought. I had to because I live in Canada and you can only buy clear airsoft here. The rifle is my main gun, I always use it now, mainly because it is so accurate. The sight that came with it really sucks, im sorry but it does. Crossman is the best airsoft company out there, when it come to make sights that come standard with guns, they are not up to par. I always use all the attachments (except the sight of course). Another good quality of this gun is the weight, it obviously is not the same weight as a real gun but the placement of the counter weights is perfect for balance and aiming. Now the pistol is also a classic, it actually is more powerful than the rifle it comes with which I found kind of ironic. I am never buying another airsoft pistol becuase the one I have now is the only one I need.
Things I would have changed:One of the major changes I would make is the sight, either dont put one on it, or make a better one, because the one it comes with actually makes it harder to aim. It is thin plastic with a crosshair on it. There is no way to focus your eye on the target because it is too blurry. Also if there was a way to change the power say from 260fps to 350 and inbetween that would be amazing. There are so many times I am aiming at a target and the bb will curve or fizzle down. Same with the pistol except it goes a little further than the rifle.
What others should know:If you buy this package you will be able to play and practice at a more advanced level and get very great value for your money. The goggles are perfect especially on sunny days, get anti fog spary cuz if you start to sweat it fogs them up. The rifle is a good primary if you are playing in close range and the pistol is probably one of the best spring powered pistols from crossman. Also you should know that these guns are perfect when used with .20bbs
Things I liked:My son received this kit as a starter set. He's 10 YO and I like that the guns are clear. He says that the sight works well on the pistol, so so on the rifle. They are both easy to load. Great price though on the set.
Things I would have changed:Would be nice to have spare clips for the guns.
What others should know:Sight works great on the pistol, so so on the rifle. They are both single shot weapons, not rapid repeaters. Best for beginner starter set.
Things I liked:rifle: the many rails for accesories. removable stock and suppresser. easy to reload/load. you can see how much ammo you have left because of the clear clip. pistol: very accurate, easy to laod/reload. easy to put the safety off for a quick shot. extras: lots of ammo, about 25-30 reloads for rifle, about 43 reloads for the pistol.
Things I would have changed:a better croshair sight, it isnt very accurate (for the first time), but if you spend time shooting the rifle you get use to it and you can tell where the BB will go and where to aim. the removable 'suppressor' is just a mock suppressor and it breaks very easy, so be careful when you have it on.
What others should know:get this gun if you are a beginner, awsome for the price too. when you use the rifle you can look down the side rail for a sight and it is accurate. the pistol is better than the rifle. SPEEDLOADERS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO USE WITH BOTH OF THESE GUNS!!! if you are looking for another airsoft gun that is WAY better for around the same price of this airsoft gun look at the TSD M14 (spring action) except for the few cons, good deal, i recomend for beginners only. also use .20 gram BBs for greatter accuracy.
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Gruesome twosome alert! According to a report, Paris Hilton is now dating British comedian David Walliams, of Little Britain fame and they've been on a "string of dates" in Britain.
"They have been friends for a while and met up a lot secretly when Paris was filming her TV show in London … They've been speaking on the phone a lot and have so much in common. There's a real chemistry between them," reports the News of the World.
Really? So much in common? But then, David's become an unlikely ladiesman over the past few years, dating popstar Natalie Imbruglia and glamor model Lauren Budd, whereas the less said about Paris's chequered and considerable engagement/love life the better. Perhaps these two are really made for each other.  [Photos: , FilmMagic]

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By Nancy PerryAUGUSTA - Homosexual marriages in Maine will be outlawed on June 26, although Gov. Angus King refused to sign the ban into law Monday, and said the measure sows ''hate and division'' among state residents.
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In lopsided votes last week, legislators took the unusual step of passing a citizen-initiated bill to ban same-sex marriages.
Those votes left King with the choice of vetoing the bill, which would have triggered a statewide vote on the issue; signing it into law; or letting the bill become law without his signature. King chose the third option.
He said Monday that a referendum would have been ''bitter and divisive.'' Signing the bill, the governor said, would have unduly legitimized it.
So, he decided to let it become law, sending a message of support for gay rights as legislators prepare to debate a separate bill prohibiting discrimination against gays and lesbians in the areas of housing, credit and employment.
But the governor went further Monday. He rebuked anti-homosexual activists for their role in forcing a vote on the issue.
''I believe this bill has very little to do with marriage and nothing to do with love,'' King said, in a written statement. ''Instead, the real purpose of its leading proponents is to keep some aspect of this issue in the public eye, to stir fears and ancient prejudices, and to sow hate and division at a time we should be searching for common ground.''
Gay rights supporters praised King for his stand. Opponents condemned him for ignoring the wishes of 62,000 voters who signed petitions supporting the ban on same-sex marriages.
''He needs to be governor of all the people of Maine, not just a narrow special-interest group,'' said Carolyn Cosby of Concerned Maine Families, which initiated the referendum.
The group, which earlier launched an unsuccessful referendum to overturn Portland's gay rights law and prohibit other communities from following suit, is trying ''to protect monogamous marriage'' as the standard and foundation of a family raising children, Cosby said.
''Why does he feel he has to slap the 62,000 people who signed those petitions? I don't think it helps for him to call them haters. It's not responsible. I'm real disappointed in the governor,'' said Michael Heath of the Christian Civic League.
The league had urged lawmakers to pass the bill and King to sign it, as Heath said 19 other states have done.
''This is a major, national issue. How can he say, in such strong language, it isn't an issue?'' Heath asked.
But Karen Geraghty of the Maine Lesbian and Gay Political Alliance said King had chosen the best possible route, given Cosby's determination to force a vote on the issue. Geraghty said a referendum would be divisive and signing the bill would send the wrong message as legislators prepare to debate an anti-discrimination bill.
King's refusal to sign the bill ''allows him not to jump on the bandwagon of hate,'' she said.
''His unwillingness to attach his name to something so patently anti-gay sends a good message. What he's saying is 'Let's talk about what's important . . . let's fix what's broken,' '' Geraghty said.
In his statement, King said that while he has a deep respect for the institution of marriage, which he views as a sacrament, ''I have no sense that traditional marriage is under assault in Maine or that there is any danger that this will be the case in the foreseeable future.''
Same-sex marriages are not legal in Maine now, King said. The issue surfaced when three gay couples in Hawaii sued after being denied a marriage license. The courts ruled that the state had shown no compelling reason for denying the license. That decision is currently under appeal.
Congress, fearful that if homosexual marriages were legalized in Hawaii other states would be forced to recognize those unions, enacted a law last year giving states the right to recognize or refuse to recognize same-sex marriages. Congress also said that homosexual marriages would not be recognized under federal law. President Clinton signed that bill.
Those decisions prompted Cosby to initiate a referendum banning same-sex marriages here. Because the ban was initiated by the public, legislators had to adopt it or allow a public vote. The House voted 106-39 and the Senate voted 24-10 to approve the ban.
That limited King's choices. Geraghty said gay activists worked with the governor's staff to convince them King should let the bill become law without his signature.
King said the new law is ''most likely unconstitutional'' and probably will land in the courts. ''It will eventually fall of its own discriminatory weight,'' King predicted.
''This bill will briefly become law in Maine but it will not have my name on it,'' King said.
Geraghty said gay couples could trigger a lawsuit by requesting a license here or, if they are able to marry in another state, asking that their marriage be recognized. No such actions are planned at this time.
''We never fought for this,'' she said.
Gay activists are more focused on passing the anti-discrimination bill, which will be given a public hearing before the Judiciary Committee at the North Wing of the Augusta Civic Center at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8.
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So now, let´s start:
50 Secrets About Yourself
Be HONEST no matter what.
I'll try my best :3
1. What is your natural hair color?
Sort of grayishblondebrown
2. Where was your ID pic taken?
Does that mean my umbreon? Because then it's made by another dA-member. But if it's the thing that is the other thing, I don't have one O.o
3. What's your middle name?
Anna and Karin, which I got from pretty much all the women in my family, like, from my grandmother and older, and from both sides as well :3
4. Your current relationship status?
Very single.
5. Honestly, does your crush like you back?
I don't have one right now, so how should I know? xD
6. What is your current mood?
Sort of sad
7. What's the color of your underwear?
8. What is one thing that makes you happy?
Getting hugs :3
9. Who was the last person you cuddled with?
10. If you could go back in time, and change something what would it be?
I don't know, maybe. There are a few things I regret that I'd like to not regret. But changing time is bad.
11. If you MUST be an animal for ONE day?
Wolf. Forever.
12. Ever had a near death experience?
I can't actually think of anything, so I doubt I've had any, yet I have this feeling that I might've. Oh memory how interesting, forgetting all the bad things.
13. Something you do a lot?
Intarwebz, angst, read?
14. What's the name of the song stuck in your head right now?
I have none, and try to not listen to the music playing from the kitchen. Terrible artist *shiver*
15. Who did you copy and paste this from?
I'd rather not answer
16. Name someone with the same b-day as you?
I was about to say the youngest princess in Sweden, but she isn't the youngest anymore. But Princess Madeleine.
17. When was the last time you cried?
A few months ago. Was a close call today, but so far I have been able to hold it in~
18. Have you ever sang in front of a large audience?
19. If you could have one super power what would it be?
Invisibility I think.
20. What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
Eyes, hands, shoulders, I mean, looks over all? And then, depending on how close one gets, you see more details? Looks doesn't really matter?
21. What's your biggest secret?
Well, if I tell it, it won't be my biggest secret, would it? ._.
22. What's your favorite color?
Black, red and purple. I really really like bright blue nowatimes as well.
23. When was the last time you lied?
Probably today. Today has been... sad
24. Do you still watch kiddy movies or TV shows?
Ofc. Disney ftw
25. What are you eating or drinking at the moment?
Saft :3
26. What's your favorite smell?
Male cologne, certain flowers, rain during summer in the forest.
27. If you could describe life in one word what would it be?
28. When was the last time you gave/received a hug?
29. Have you ever been kissed in the rain?
Lame rain.
30. What are you thinking about right now?
Today... >.<
31. What should you be doing?
I have no obligations right now. No school, no work, no wish to be social with family.
32. What was the last thing that made you upset?
Well, today. I guess I'm not as upset as I should be, but still rather upset.
33. Do you like working in the yard?
Not really. Unless I get to cut the grass. With our mower. That is drivable.
34. If you could have any last name in the world, what would you want?
Something that has to do with moon, light and wolves. I haven't found the exact one I'd like, but something like that.
35. Name 5 things in your closet:
Boxes, cane, sword, guitar for wii, clothes.
36. Do you act different around your crush?
Still no crush... -.-
37. When was the last time you slept with a stuffed animal?
Well, I have always stuffed animals in my bed, my two wolves and snow leopard. I used to have my taxy-fox Ravien, but my mother didn't like him, so he doesn't live in my bed anymore :/
38. How many times do you take a shower a week?
Every other day ish
39. Do you brush your teeth everyday?
I try to, but sometimes I'm just way too tired or feel terrible.
40. Have you ever said something stupid in front of your crush?
When I had one, probably.
41. Have you ever watched a hockey game?
TV or for real? Because I have been forced to watch on TV.
42. Do you lie about your age?
43. Ever been jealous about something stupid?
44. Do you pick your nose?
In the shower, yeah
45. What's the one food you hate?
Onion, beans, and stuff?
46. What's the one junk food you cant live without?
I do like hamburgers
47. How old were you when you found out Santa was fake?
I don't know? It wasn't very traumatic, so I can't remember.
48. Have you ever blown your nose and looked inside it the napkin?
The few times I do blow my nose, I do look. How else will you know if there is anything weird?
49. Describe your favorite underwear you have?
Well, all my panties I like, but I do have a favorite bra, black with a little jewellery in the middle thingy :3
50. Did you lie in any of these questions?
I don't think so, just avoided some


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LONDON (TrustLaw) - Corruption in the public sector showed no sign of retreating in 2012 despite citizen uprisings that toppled several leaders of graft-ridden governments the previous year, a leading watchdog said on Wednesday as it released its annual ranking of countries based on perceived corruption.
Transparency International, which fights corruption worldwide, said two-thirds of the 176 countries it surveyed performed poorly, falling below the 50 percent mark on its Corruption Perceptions Index. The index rates countries from zero to 100 percent in terms of corruption, with zero being the most corrupt.
Cobus de Swardt, managing director of Transparency International, called urgently to translate activism into political action against corruption.
"We do not see a general trend of an en masse, positive move of countries around the world to embrace greater public accountability," he told TrustLaw.
"In that sense, it is largely disappointing that the outcry across the world over corrupt governments and the public sector and the abuse of power has not been translated yet into political action," de Swardt added.
Only three countries - Denmark, Finland and New Zealand - were listed as "very clean", the same ones that won top rankings in 2011 thanks to strong access to government information and enforcement of rules governing public officials, Transparency International said.
North Korea and Somalia clung to the bottom of the index as the most corrupt countries in the world. This year they were joined by Afghanistan. The index draws on surveys measuring perceived openness of government, enforcement of laws against fraud, bribery and corruption and business views on corruption.
The overall findings were similar to the Rule of Law index released last week by World Justice Project, which ranked northern Europe as the least corrupt and Nigeria, Bolivia and Cameroon as the worst countries in terms of graft.
The United States was ranked in 19th place at 73 percent this year, while in 2011 it was in 24th place. Direct comparisons with previous years' data, however, are difficult due to changes Transparency International has made to simplify its methodology.
It now uses one year of data instead of two years from its business survey of corruption perceptions, which will make it easier in future to measure annual trends. It has also converted the index to a percentage score from a ratings system of 1 to 10.
Still, the broad picture that emerges is one that shows barely any improvements, even in the Arab Spring countries where citizen uprisings calling for greater accountability led to the overthrow of governments in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and Yemen. Their rankings have essentially stagnated in the 21-41 percent range over the past year.
Myanmar, where a military dictatorship has given way to a more open regime, was also unchanged in its ranking amongst the most corrupt countries in the world. It scored 15 percent in 2012, and in 2011 had a rating of 1.5 out 10.
In China, where outgoing President Hu Jintao warned last month that the scourge of corruption could prove fatal and cause the state to collapse, slipped to 80th place this year with a 39 percent rating among the 176 countries surveyed, against 75th place out of 183 countries in 2011.
Brazil, in contrast, climbed to 69th place from 73rd. President Dilma Rousseff has declared a zero-tolerance policy on corruption, firing ministers suspected of graft and its Supreme Court, in a landmark trial, handed down unprecedented prison terms for former political aides, lawmakers and business associates of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for buying votes to push through legislation. Brazil scored 43 percent in 2012 after a 3.8 rating the prior year.
Ireland and Greece, the two euro-zone economies worst hit by the sovereign debt crisis, slipped in their global rankings to 25th place at 69 percent and 94th place at 36 percent respectively. In 2011, Ireland was in 19th place and Greece 80th place.
Those scoring 70 percent or above included the most highly developed nations in western Europe, Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, plus the islands of Singapore, Hong Kong, Barbados, Bahamas and St Lucia. There also were two Latin American countries - Chile and Uruguay.
Fifty-three countries scored above the half way mark in 2012, compared with 49 the previous year under the old methodology. Among African countries, Botswana, Namibia and Rwanda passed the 50 percent mark.
Huguette Labelle, chair of Transparency International, said the lack of major improvement in rankings shows that public institutions need to be more transparent and powerful officials held to account.
"Governments need to integrate anti-corruption actions into all public decision-making. Priorities include better rules on lobbying and political financing, making public spending and contracting more transparent and making public bodies more accountable to people," Labelle said in a statement.
The index ranks 176 countries or territories based on perceived levels of public sector corruption by drawing on 13 surveys of businesspeople and experts. It offers a yearly snapshot of the relative degree of corruption, not a scientific measurement of actual levels, but it is widely used by businesses to gauge the difficulty of operating in countries.


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So I was originally going to post this as a comment to Mike's post but I had too much on it and couldn't think of anything else to write about.
This is in reference to the passage on pages 32 and 33 about Sethe and Halle having sex. The thing that surprised me most about that scene is that of all things that could be used as sexual imagery, Morrison chooses CORN. I don't really see the connection there but she made it work pretty well. I think it's significant that she writes the scene from an unbiased perspective ("the pulling down... the ear yielding," instead of "the yielding of his/her ear," etc) so that it seems distinctly mutual, as if one person is not dominating the scene, in sharp contrast to the rape scenes depicted in other parts of the book (including the "twelve white men" who raped Sethe's own mother) that definitely do not feature mutual participation. I'm probably going way too deeply into this, but since it's the blog I feel like I should: maybe the use of corn as the symbol is because corn first needs to be peeled from its sheath almost like Sethe needs to come out of her own shell and face her past. But I could be really wrong.


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Becky has spent her entire career cooking and baking, which are also her favorite hobbies outside of work. For her, time spent in the kitchen not only relieves stress, but is lots of fun as well. Becky's love for baking began as a child, standing on a chair next her mom, adding ingredients and mixing up dough.
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This light and airy cake is versatile and can be served with a variety of sauces and fruits.
Heat oven to 375°F.
Combine flour and 3/4 cup sugar in bowl; set aside.
Beat egg whites, cream of tartar, vanilla and salt at medium speed in another bowl, scraping bowl often, until soft peaks form. Increase speed to high. Beat, adding remaining 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time and scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
Spoon flour mixture over egg whites, 1/4 cupful at a time. Gently stir just until combined.
Pour batter into ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Cut gently through batter with metal spatula.
Bake 30-40 minutes or until cracks feel dry and top springs back when touched lightly.
Invert pan on heat-proof funnel or bottle; cool completely. Remove from pan.
Calories: 150
Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 105mg
Carbohydrates: 34g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Protein: 5g
It was so easy to make an angel food cake from scratch and it tastes so much better!
I have made this cake about 4 times. It was perfect everytime. It is so light and is delicious served with fresh cream and fruit. The recipe is so easy and quick to make. This is one of my favourite recipes.
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Orient Express to Istanbul
Inaugurated in 1883 by a French railway company, the Orient Express soon became a legend. Originally traveling from Paris through Munich, Vienna and Sophia to the Sirkeci train station of Constantinople (Istanbul today), passengers could continue the journey, traveling by boat across the Bosphorus to the Haydarpasa Railway Station to join the Taurus Express to Anatolia or even to Baghdad. But usually many passengers decided to stay at the Pera Palas hotel for their vacation.
A historic train of the late 19th and early 20th century, it was the most luxurious long distance rail journey in the history of travel. The route varied throughout the years but it generally ran from Paris to Istanbul, a distance of 3186 kilometers (1980 miles). Royalty, aristocracy, the rich and the famous traveled regularly on the Orient Express. Gourmet chefs, chandeliers, fully equipped bathrooms, staterooms and dining rooms were a high standard of the train.
The train was mentioned in many books but it is mostly remembered today by Agatha Christie's book (and later a film) "Murder on the Orient Express". She spent some time at the Pera Palas hotel which today her room became the most famous and requested by almost every book appassionate visiting Istanbul.
The Orient Express was originally operated by the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits. But it slowly declined in the 1930s with the Simplon Orient Express and the Arlberg Orient Express partially replacing it.
In the 1980s the Orient Express was re-introduced by investers running from Paris to Vienna (1390km or 864mi) and from Stuttgart to Prague (1253km or 778mi). The name "Orient Express" surely being a misnomer for these routes.
Unfortunately in the 1990s travelers are more interested in the speed to reach the destination rather than the journey itself. The glorious days of train travel are long gone but the name Orient Express still remembers us the past.
In 1998 Orient Express re-visited Istanbul once again on a special journey conducted by some travel agents who wanted to remember people its glorious past. Nowadays the company which owns its name runs the train mostly between London - Paris - Venice. There are even plans to disconnect it in 2007 because of the weak demand.
Hope to see you soon in Istanbul.


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USCIS Releases a New Green Card
Posted on 05/14/2010
In Immigration, News
Earlier this week, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the release of a new green card.
The new green card — or the permanent resident card, as it is known officially — was redesigned to incorporate new and improved security features.
But what are the differences between the old green card and the new green card? And if you are a current permanent resident, will you need to replace your green card?
Avoiding Immigration Fraud
The green card was redesigned to implement better security features in an effort to deter immigration fraud.
"Redesigning the Green Card is a major achievement for USCIS," said USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas in a press release. "The new security technology makes a critical contribution to the integrity of the immigration system."
With the new green card features, it will be harder to tamper with or produce counterfeit cards.
Better Security Features
The old green card had only a few security features — and on top of that, the card wasn't even green!
To redesign the green card, USCIS partnered with US Customs and Border Protection, the Department of Homeland Security Screening Coordination Office and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Forensic Document Laboratory to bring about a well-designed card with state-of-the-art features.
The new green card improves on the picture of the resident and unique background design and holographic image. It also adds optical variable ink, a laser-engraved fingerprint, a tamper-resistant border and tiny high-resolution pictures of state flags and presidents. All of these elements make the new green card difficult to reproduce.
Digital files, including biometrics, are still stored on the card. Now, in addition, there is also an embedded radio frequency identification device. The radio frequency identification allows inspectors to read unique serial numbers from a distance and link the information to the personal data on file.
These new security features will allow for authentication of the new card quickly and accurately.
One element of the card is that USCIS kept the card's nickname in mind when they redesigned it — the new green card is actually green!
Green Card Replacement
All green cards issued after May 11, 2010, will be in the new, more secure format.
Many permanent residents are now in possession of green cards with the old format. Some of these existing green cards have an expiration date. The cards will be valid until the expiration date, and the cardholders will receive the the redesigned green card if they seek a renewal.
There are some permanent residents in possession of green cards with no expiration date. While these cards are also still valid, USCIS recommends that these green card holders apply for a card replacement in order to receive the new green card.
To renew or replace a green card, permanent residents must fill out Form I-90. The fee is $370.
An alternative to renewing a green card may be filing for citizenship. Depending on the length of their duration in the US, some permanent residents may be eligible to apply to become a naturalized US citizen.
If you are a permanent resident, explore all your options before applying for a new green card!


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'Chelsea make football look easy'
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DEMBA Ba has warned Swansea City that his new club make "football look easy" ahead of tomorrow's Capital One Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Ba is eligible to play for the Blues after completing a £7.5 million move from Newcastle United last week.
The Senegalese international frontman netted twice on his Chelsea debut as Rafael Benitez's team cruised into round four of the FA Cup with a 5-1 win at Southampton last weekend.
Now Ba will target more goals against Swansea — and he expects the chances to flow because of the long list of creators on the books in West London.
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"When you have players like this, who understand football perfectly, you just have to run and the ball will come into your feet," Ba said.
"It makes football easy. I just try to run in behind and create space for the midfielders because I know when they have space they will be dangerous.
"I saw it when I played against them, but they are world-class players and when you play with them, it's completely different.
"They create spaces and provide good passes, and they are very intelligent in their game."
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The game will take place on Wednesday, January 16, with kick-off at 7.30pm.
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Tickets are on sale via the club website, as are tickets for the Premier League game at West Ham on Saturday, February 2.
Swansea have been given an allocation of just over 1,900 tickets for the trip to Upton Park.
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Science Hill's Matt Pope and Heath Lloyd were bordering on giddy when thinking about their baseball futures Wednesday.
Lloyd signed with Tennessee and Pope signed to play at Kentucky.
Lloyd, who's expected to play shortstop and start once a week or close on the mound as a senior for the Hilltoppers, made a smooth transition after transferring from Providence Academy for the 2011 season. He was third among Hilltoppers in hitting (.409), tied for second in runs (43 in 40 games), tied for third in RBIs (40) and second in doubles (14) and stolen bases (9-for-9). Loyd played a variety of positions, and made a running over-the-shoulder catch in center field at Cardinal Park that would've made Willie Mays smile. Lloyd was also an effective pitcher, going 4-1 with a 2.71 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 202â"3 innings.
"The thing about Heath is he's just played so much baseball against high-level competition that it just seemed like the better the pitchers were, the better he was as a hitter," Science Hill coach Ryan Edwards said. "And it seemed like the tougher the pressure situation, the better he was. And he's a leader by his work ethic."
Pope, a 6-foot-6, 215-pound right-hander, caught Kentucky's eye — and a lot of others — with weekend performances this fall at Tusculum and in Nashville with Kansas City Royals scout Sean Gibbs' team.
Pope topped out in the low 90s, and his fastballs have a lot of movement. Pope made considerable progress after an inconsistent junior season, and Edwards said Pope, also a defensive end in football, was able to showcase his improved skills recently thanks to commendable cooperation from football coach Stacy Carter.
"If he didn't get seen this fall I didn't know if anybody would recognize what Kentucky obviously saw," Edwards said. "I really appreciate Stacy letting him do that. He went to Tusculum one weekend this fall and word started spreading and my phone started ringing. And then Sean Gibbs invited him down … and he went to Nashville and did even better."
Pope sounds like he's still taking it all in after getting a large offer from an SEC school.
"It was life-changing pretty much," Pope said. "I've never felt anything like it before. … I'm glad that Heath was signing the same day. That was cool."
Loyd isn't sure how cool it'd be to step in the batter's box against Pope next week, let alone at the next level. Loyd's partly ribbing and mostly serious in saying that while Pope has dialed in his command (a wider stance suggested by Gibbs has helped), his stature, velocity and movement will always essentially make him effectively wild.
"If I'm ever in the game and I see that there's a 6-foot-6, 215-pound right-hander from Johnson City, Tennessee warming up in the bullpen," Loyd said, "the first thing I'm gonna think is 'I pray to God he doesn't hit me,' and the second thing I'm gonna think is 'Try to hit something that doesn't move as much as all his other pitches.' Everything he throws has different movement, and he throws very hard.
"Matt's a great guy; he's a good sport about it. He knows he's a little wild. People get scared when comes in the game, and they should. I mean he's a pretty intimidating guy. Kids are already out of the batter's box before the pitch is even thrown."
Pope showed flashes last year against quality lineups such as Dobyns-Bennett and Bearden.
"Heath and (Hilltoppers catcher) Jackson Reid were talking about how those Bearden kids still talk about facing Matt," Edwards said. "They said that was the toughest kid they had to step in the box against all year. Matt pitched really well against Bearden."
Pope closed out a victory against hard-hitting D-B.
"I don't know that we had anyone else available that night — because D-No (Daniel Norris) had started — that was gonna stop D-B's offense," Edwards said. "D-No had left the game on pitch-count reasons with the lead, but that was the game that ended up, like, 5 to 4. Matt went out there in the sixth inning and put out the fire and went out in the seventh and shut the door on them. That was a glimpse of what he could do, because those guys could flat hit, and so could Bearden."
So could Loyd, although he wasn't certain shortly before his first season after transferring from the small private school.
"In the preseason I was a little iffy about how I was gonna perform at the plate," Loyd said. "My dad (Steve) talked to me and gave me some confidence. He said 'All you need to do is go up there and don't think about it, just see it and hit it.'"
Loyd voiced appreciation for God, his family, seven years with pitching instructor Danny Clark and 11 school years at Providence, but said playing at Science Hill with talented players such as Norris, who got a $2 million bonus this summer for signing with Toronto, enhanced his visibility.
"The name 'Science Hill' and wearing that hat, I mean people know who you are," Loyd said. "That definitely helps to already be known before you step on the field."
Loyd visited UT this fall, and it was hard to keep from smiling while touring the plush facilities. He isn't sure where he'll settle in with new Volunteers coach Dave Serrano.
"Coach Serrano feels that if you can play shortstop in high school, you can play anywhere on the field," Loyd said. "I think he sees me and most of the other people in the recruiting class just as utility guys and we'll work in wherever we can, and I'm perfectly fine with that."
Pope and Loyd officially signed last week, but it didn't seem real until the ceremony Wednesday.
"Today it definitely hit me that this is a big step in my life," Loyd said. "It was pretty amazing … and really nerve-racking. It's amazing to think of having somebody like Matt — it's almost surreal to think we're going to be playing each other for the next four years."


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How can I execute a terminal command (like
grep) from my Objective-C Cocoa application?
How can I execute a terminal command (like
You can use
For more detailed information on interacting with the operating system from within your Objective-C application, you can see this document on Apple's Development Center: Interacting with the Operating System.
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If you are using NSTask to run a command-line utility via bash, then you need to include this magic line to keep NSLog working:
An explanation is here: http://cocoadev.com/HowToPipeCommandsWithNSTask
in the spirit of sharing... this is a method I use frequently to run shell scripts. you can add a script to your product bundle (in the copy phase of the build) and then have the script be read and run at runtime. note: this code looks for the script in the privateFrameworks sub-path. warning: this could be a security risk for deployed products, but for our in-house development it is an easy way to customize simple things (like which host to rsync to...) without re-compiling the application, but just editing the shell script in the bundle.
Edit: Included fix for NSLog problem
If you are using NSTask to run a command-line utility via bash, then you need to include this magic line to keep NSLog working:
In context:
An explanation is here: http://www.cocoadev.com/index.pl?NSTask
kent's article gave me a new idea. this runCommand method doesn't need a script file, just runs a command by a line:
You can use this method like this:
There is also good old POSIX system("echo -en '\007'");
fork, exec, and wait should work, if you're not really looking for a Objective-C specific way.
There's also system, which runs the command as if you typed it from the shell's command line. It's simpler, but you have less control over the situation.
I'm assuming you're working on a Mac application, so the links are to Apple's documentation for these functions, but they're all
Cleaned up the code in the top answer to make it more readable, less redundant, added the benefits of the one-line method and made into an NSString category
And if you're having problems with output encoding:
Hope it's as useful to you as it will be to future me. (Hi, you!)
I wrote this "C" function, because
oh, and for the sake of being complete / unambiguous…
Years later,
Or since Objective C is just C with some OO layer on top you can use the posix conterparts:
They are included from unistd.h header file.
Custos Mortem said:
For blocking/non-blocking call issues regarding
Source code of asynctask.m is available at GitHub.
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Patents might help in predicting the future April 20, 2015 at 4:15 pm
It's not the number of patents, it's how often they are cited that can tell us what's hot and what's not.
Do patents still work in today's fast-moving tech landscape? March 23, 2015 at 11:30 am
Patents are a complex and controversial topic, but just about everyone thinks the system needs to be improved.
Nvidia sues Qualcomm, Samsung for infringing on its 'invention of the GPU' September 5, 2014 at 10:10 am
Nvidia has filed lawsuits against Samsung and Qualcomm — and essentially asked for a complete halt on product sales on every other competitive GPU in the business.
Do you own your genes, or can Big Pharma patent them? March 28, 2013 at 8:00 am
The study searched the human genome for small and large sequences patented under just a single diagnostic test, and found they existed in 689 other places.
How DRM will infest the 3D printing revolution October 16, 2012 at 7:42 am
Is DRM going to be the future of 3D printing? Noted patent troll Intellectual Ventures thinks so.
Playing favorites? Apple ignores HP's iMac copycat September 11, 2012 at 6:30 am
Why Apple is busy suing Samsung, other companies are stealing the company's designs in a much more overt way. Where's the justice?
Can you patent a hyperlink? Patent trolls sure think so August 30, 2012 at 9:30 am
Once again, a patent troll is trying to make money off the good old hyperlink. It's only one more reason why the US patent system needs to be reformed, and soon.
Apple vs. Samsung, and the rise of Windows Phone 8 August 29, 2012 at 8:02 am
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The limited edition Camellia Compact from Shiseido is a piece of art! This blush palette offers three different shades: cool platinum, petal-pink and rich rose.
The cool platinum is a white highlighter, the petal-pink is a beautiful rosy pink and the rich rose is a subtle brick tone. You can either wear the shades individually or mix them together for a full blush effect. All three shades are shimmery and give the skin a beautiful glow. The texture is very soft and velvety, and it applies beautifully to the cheeks.
I love the packaging and compact design, since it features Shiseido's cherished camellia motif. This is a lovely limited edition blusher compact that offers beautiful shades and a touch of luxury. It's definitely worth the investment.
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In Photoshop CS4: Image Compositing for Photographers, Jan Kabili demonstrates how to take photographs to the next creative level using image compositing techniques in Photoshop. Jan starts with a basic compositing workflow: how to choose images, move layers from one file to another, use Smart Objects to transform photos, blend photos with layer masks, and resize and sharpen the results. She then reveals her methods for blending images into a composite for a seamless look. Photoshop's powerful blending features, including Auto-Blend, the Advanced Blending sliders, and layer knockout, are explored. Jan also shows how to handle common multiple-image situations, such as panoramas, bracketed exposures, and HDR photos. Exercise files are included with this course.
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I'll teach you a variety of techniques for blending images into a composite that looks seamless, using Layer Masks, the Auto Blend feature, the hard-to-find Blend If sliders and more. If you're already comfortable with Photoshop fundamentals and you want to learn how to take your composition skills to the next level, this is the course for you. So let's get started with Photoshop CS4 Image Compositing.
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Every year a fleet of historically significant sailing vessels comes to join our ships at Dana Point. They come not only to display their beauty and majesty but also to share with the public a maritime history that is inextricably part of California's past, a heritage we work hard to preserve as we educate future generations about our oceans. It is in support of this effort that we assemble these great ships for all to experience.
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Experience the sights, smells, and sounds of a real working tall ship! Enjoy blasting cannons, towering rigging, bustling decks and the magnificence of canvas full of wind. Work with the crew hauling up sail or simply sit back and enjoy the spectacular demonstration of skill, knowledge and survival!


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The Routledge Intermediate Korean Reader is a comprehensive reader designed to provide varied, stimulating and up-to-date reading material for learners of Korean at the intermediate level. The Korean Reader provides a bridge between basic literacy skills and the ability to read full novels and newspapers in Korean. It consists of eighteen readings, graded on the basis of complexity of vocabulary, grammar and syntax. These readings present a range of different text types representative of modern Korean literary and popular writing which will inspire students to continue reading independently in Korean. It is ideal for learners who already posses a knowledge of essential grammar and vocabulary and who wish to expand their knowledge of the language through contextualized reading material. Key features include: Extracts of modern literature and newspaper/magazine articles vocabulary lists for quick reference short grammar explanations of any complicated structures comprehension and discussion questions full glossary at the back Suitable for both class use and independent study, The Routledge Intermediate Korean Reader is an essential tool for facilitating vocabulary learning and increasing reading proficiency.


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Mr. Dewey "Eddie" Ryan, age 73, Jonesborough, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014, at the Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital.
Mr. Ryan was a native of Washington County and son of the late John Walter & Mary Ellen Bolton Ryan. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy Ryan.
He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.
Mr. Ryan was a United States Army Veteran. He retired from ITT North Electric, Raytheon and Tidewater Transit.
Survivors include his wife, Imogene Spears Ryan, Jonesborough; son, Jamie Ryan; two daughters, Amy Ryan Dyer and Kathy Crawford and husband, John; grandchildren, Sarah Taylor-Norton and husband, Josh, and Matthew Shane Dyer; great-grandson, Darin Norton; brother, Jesse Ryan and Junior Ryan; sister, Ethel Hawkins; special sister-in-law, Joe Ryan; and several special nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 PM Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Keasling.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2014, at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jamie Ryan, Aaron Chesser, Craig Wyatt, Kenith Ryan, John Peters and John Crawford.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The House of Representatives continues to work diligently on getting bills passed through subcommittees and full committees for debate and vote on the House floor. As I mentioned last week, the deadline for sending bills to the Senate for action is May 1. This crossover date requires that bills must be passed by either House or Senate and sent to the other by May 1 to be considered in the same year.
The House of Representatives approved dozens of pieces of legislation this week in advance of the "crossover" deadline. Here are the highlights:
• It took nearly five hours of highly energized debate, but in the end, House Republicans won approval for a bill that will provide nine days of
"no excuse" early voting in all elections. In light of the early voting period, the legislation allows absentee voting for nine specific categories for an extended period.
The key groups included in absentee voting are those 65 and over, students, military members and people who are hospitalized. Next stop for the bill is the State Senate.
• The most important piece of legislation on our calendar for next week is a major reform package to our two-decades old ethics laws. Various study committees have spent months holding meetings and have taken public testimony to find the best answers for updating our ethics laws.
Republicans and Democrats have worked together and separately and were joined by the Governor's Office. The result is the legislation that we will consider next week. The legislation abolishes the House and Senate ethics committees and replaces them with a new, bi-partisan commission that includes public officials and members of the general public to oversee ethics violations in the House and Senate. It creates a "Public Integrity Unit" to receive and investigate criminal complaints.
It also strengthens criminal penalties for violations of the Ethics Act, and abolishes "Leadership PAC" contributions to elected officials.
It requires all lawmakers to disclose all sources of income - public and private - to disclose potential conflicts of interest. It requires lobbyists to register if they lobby local governments or school districts, but keeps all of the same exemptions for members of the public and "local" organizations such as PTAs, homeowners' associations, or churches.
Finally, it eliminates the "blackout period" right before an election when candidates do not have to disclose donors, and expands when public officials must excuse themselves from a vote to include all levels of the legislative process down to the subcommittee level.
There has been a lot of misinformation spread about this bill as it was being developed. Ultimately, this proposed legislation is a significant change in how the public will hold their public officials accountable.
The House is on furlough the week of May 6. During this time, the Senate will be working on the bills sent from the House.
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TROY – Police are investigating a string of graffiti incidents overnight at six separate locations.
According to police, areas near three of the city's Uncle Sam statues, a World War II monument and two other buildings were vandalized overnight.
All "tags" appear to be from the same person and police are vigorously investigating.
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Sophomore Philip Diaz earned a singles win at SLU Friday.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- The Xavier men's tennis team picked up another Atlantic 10 Conference win Friday afternoon as the Musketeers defeated Saint Louis 7-0. With the win, XU improved to 11-9 overall and 4-1 in the A-10.
"We got the job done today," said Xavier head coach Eric Toth. "We did a really good job again building leads in singles and never letting Saint Louis get into the match. Most importantly, it is another conference win, which keeps us among the teams at the top of the list for the upcoming conference tournament."
XU swept all six singles matches with senior Bobby Deye picking up a 6-1, 6-2 win at No. 1. Fellow senior Brian Starr defeated Patrick Kella at No. 5.
Sophomore Philip Diaz earned a 6-1, 7-6 win at No. 6 and fellow sophomore Brandon MacDonald took home a win at No. 3.
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(Note: These are photo releases generated by students in LSSU's JOUR220 photojournalism class. Look for further installments as the semester progresses.)
GLASS ARTIST – Harry Boyer from Boyer Glassworks Studio and Gallery of Harbor Springs makes glass pumpkins at Three Pines Studio and Gallery in Cross Village, Mich., on Oct. 5. The annual event brings in people from all over, and has become sort of a tradition for many. Boyer makes hundreds of glass pumpkins each year, which traditionally go on sale during the first weekend of October. (Photo by LSSU Photojournalism Student Crystal Drake)
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RUNNERS REVEILLE – Night falls in the west as runners form up for the fourth annual Chamber Chase morning run on Sept. 27 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Three events - a 5k run/walk, and half and full marathons - attracted 320 people. Proceeds from the race will support Sault Chamber of Commerce activities and Girls on the Run of the Eastern Upper Peninsula. (Photo by LSSU Photojournalism Student Crystal Drake)
LONG DISTANCE HOCKEY – Soo Indian defenseman Seiya Hayata skates into position during a game in Taffy Abel arena against the Windsor Spitfires on Sept. 21. Hayata, who hails from Hiroshima, Japan, has been playing in North America for the past three seasons. This is his first season with the AAA Soo Indians. (Photo by LSSU Photojournalism Student Alex Modrzynski)
REAL MUD – Galen Roediger of Team "That One Team" relishes a face full of mud during Lake Superior State University's ninth annual oozeball competition in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. About 200 students scrimmaged on three courts pre-wetted by the Sault Fire Department. (Photo by LSSU Photojournalism Student Alex Modrzynski)
HOMECOMING FOOTWEAR – Rudyard, Mich., homecoming court member Shiloh Spencer doesn't let her feet get too wet or cold, thanks to a pair of handy winter boots. Homecoming festivities were held Sept. 20 when the Bulldogs hosted Pellston's Hornets. (Photo by LSSU Photojournalism Student Ashlee Bonnee)
ADVANTAGE: CURE– The Rudyard volleyball team rallies after a point against visiting St. Ignace during the fourth annual Volley for a Cure held Oct. 8 in Rudyard, Mich. The two schools have raised more than $13,000 over the past three years for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society. (Photo by LSSU Photojournalism Student Aslee Bonnee)
TEAM MUD – Team "Get It" gathers for a team photo during Lake Superior State University's ninth annual oozeball competition in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. From left are Sam Griffin, Charlene Shepherd, Emilee Manning, Keith Barker, Kyle Lester, April Yates, and Angela Gordon. The team took third place honors out of a field of 20 teams. Student organizers spent about ten hours picking rocks out of the courts the night before. Play was suspended on game day for about a minute to dig out a rock the size of a medium squash. Next year's event — sponsored by LSSU's student alumni group, SAILS — happens the second weekend of September. (Photo by LSSU Photojournalism Student Kyle Lester)
LAKER PRESSURE– Laker volleyball player Gabrielle Olsen, left, spikes into a stalwart Wayne State Warrior defense during their season opener on Sept. 28 in Cooper Gym. The Lakers went on to rack up 25-20, 25-22, 21-25, 25-19 against the Warriors. The next home series is Nov. 1-2, when the Lakers host, respectively, Northwood and Hillsdale. (Photo by LSSU Photojournalism Student Kyle Lester)
RUSH SNAPSHOT – Victoria Constantini, left, and Morgan Freebairn call a truce during a Greek rush week, food starch paint fight at Lake Superior State University on Sept. 16. Constantini, from Iron Mountain, Mich., is working on a health care provider Associates degree. Freebairn is a sophomore in biology from Fishers, Ind. (Photo by LSSU Photojournalism Student Ciara Johnson)
CATCHING AIR – Caleb Krehn takes air over his opponent during the SJO Productions motocross race held at the Muskegon County fair grounds on Sept 21. This was Krehn's last race in this, his first season. He took first in his class in five races out of a total of nine this past summer, including this one. (Photo by LSSU Photojournalism Student Cody Krehn)
BULLIES BEWARE – Citizens of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., pass city hall during a 'Rock and Walk Against Bullying' community rally held on Sept. 14. According to organizers, one of ten students will drop out of school because of repeated bullying. The community walk went around downtown Sault Ste. Marie; the "rock" portion of the day took place at city hall with five bands, informational booths, and an interpretive performance by the LSSU Dance Company. (Photo by LSSU Photojournalism Student Cody Krehn)
FOREST JAMMERS – Musicians partake in a jam session in the woods during the Wheatland Music Festival on Sept. 8 in Remus, Mich. It was the festival's 40th anniversary, which features primarily folk and bluegrass fare. Next year's is slated for Sept. 5-7. (Photo by LSSU Photojournalism Student Paul Burke)
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SAULT BRANCH MEMORIES – William Verrette, owner/director of Champion Inc. of Iron Mountain, Mich., records his Sault-area and Lake Superior State University recollections during a visit to campus on Oct. 11. Verrette's service to LSSU extends to the university's beginnings. His father, Louis, was on the board of control for Michigan College of Mining and Technology when LSSU was a branch campus. As a board member, Louis encouraged and assisted with the move to establish autonomy for Lake Superior State College in 1970. From there, both Louis and Bill Verrette worked with LSSC President Kenneth J. Shouldice on many campus projects, including 11 campus buildings. They helped place what is now known as the Alumni Anchor on the grounds of the campus. Bill Verrette received an honorary doctorate and spoke to nearly 500 graduates during Lake Superior State University's graduation ceremony this past May. (Photo by LSSU Photojournalism Student Paul Burke)
BAND ON THE RUN – The Sault High marching band gets a courtesy lift to their next engagement at Van Citter's Field after marching in the homecoming parade through downtown Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., on Oct. 11. (Photo by LSSU Photojournalism Student Paul Burke)
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Freshman Shane Regan (Quincy, Mass.) scored the
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Tuesday evening. With the win the Crusaders improve to 2-6, while
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Regan's goal came 1:11 into the second half. Senior Ryan O'Hanlon (St. James, N.Y.) deflected a Holy Cross free kick off the far post. The ball found its way to Regan in the penalty area and he buried it into the left side of the net.
The teams played a scoreless first half. The Crusaders held a 6-2 lead in shots, but Great Dane goaltender Adrian Foncette was only forced to make one save. Holy Cross had three corner kicks in the first 45 minutes while Albany had one. Both teams were almost even in first half fouls, with Albany having a 10-9 edge. Junior Jon Werth (University Park, Md.) had three shots in the first half for Holy Cross.
Senior goaltender Thomas Booth (Patchogue, N.Y.) made two saves in the win for the Crusaders. It is the 13th shutout of his career. Foncette made three saves for Albany, and Ian Peach and Rikkert Pilaar finished with two shots apiece for the Great Danes. Holy Cross outshot Albany 9-6 overall.
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Although little research has been focused on improving care for depressed parents and their children, there are both conceptual principles and promising practices that could guide large-scale efforts in a deliberate sequential approach for family-centered care. Remarkable advances in research continue and need to be supported; it is therefore also important to build mechanisms to incorporate new findings into service settings as they become available. As with other areas in mental health and physical health, there are significant infrastructure, workforce, and fiscal problems that need to be addressed to build a system of family-centered care for depression in parents. It is the committee's hope that this report will inspire policy makers and community leaders and practitioners to consider the value of long-term commitments to reducing parental depression and its effects on children. Only then can the knowledge base highlighted in this report be used well to promote access to appropriate services, reduce stigma, and reduce the costs of depression to adults, the children in their care, and society as a whole.


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HUNTINGTON -- Huntington Police have arrested two men and are searching for another in connection with two electrical wire thefts at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, Chief Skip Holbrook said in a press release.
Joshua Lee Porter, 27, was arrested Thursday, and Michael Dale Maze, 26, of Huntington, was arrested Friday. Both men were charged with two felony counts of breaking and entering and two felony counts of grand larceny related to the arena theft
Each man's bond was set at $100,000, according to booking records at the Western Regional Jail in Barboursville.
Detectives investigating the case identified Cody Dean Donald, 20, of Huntington, as the third suspect, but he had not been apprehended Friday night.
On May 31 and again Tuesday, employees at the arena reported someone forced entry into the facility and stole electrical equipment.
In the first incident, $12,500 in equipment, including three unopened spools of electrical cables, an open spool, electrical cable connectors and 300 feet of loose electrical cables, were taken.
On Tuesday, an employee reported between $3,500 and $4,000 of electric cables and extension cords were taken from the arena.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Donald are advised to call the Huntington Police Department Criminal Investigations Bureau at 304-696-4420 or the department's anonymous tip line at 304-696-4444.
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With the premiere of this year's Movies in the Park series staring us down, we knew it was only a matter of time before the Belcourt announced its own free outdoor movies series for the summer. Though it'll be hard to beat a screening of The Jerk, The Belcourt has a solid line-up of movies in both the family-friendly and the "watch this lady get straight murdered in a hotel room shower" varieties:
Saturday, June 11, Sunset 8:03 p.m.
Dir. John Landis, USA, 1980, 133min, Rated R
John Belushi and Dan Akroyd stars as Jake and Elwood Blues, two scheming brothers on a mission from God: to get the band back together in order to save the Catholic home where they were raised.
Saturday, July 9, Sunset 8:07 p.m.
Dir. George Marshall, USA, 1939, 94min
Tom Destry (James Stewart) is a tough lawman who doesn't like guns. And that could pose a problem when a saloon owner and a corrupt mayor plan to rob the local cowpokes blind, with the help of crooked waitress Frenchy (Marlene Dietrich).
Saturday, August 13, Sunset 7:40 p.m.
Dir. John Badham, USA, 1983, 114min
It's floppy disks and phone-modem hackery as we relive a classic summer movie of the 80s. After cracking the security of an Air Force supercomputer, a young whiz kid (Matthew Broderick) opens a seemingly innocent video game, which is actually a program intended to mount a preemptive nuclear strike.
Saturday, September 10, Sunset 7:02 p.m.
Dir. Alfred Hitchcock, USA, 1960, 109min
When larcenous a real estate clerk (Janet Leigh) goes on the lam with a wad of cash, she ends up at the Bates Motel, where twitchy manager and taxidermist Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) cares for his housebound mother. The place seems quirky but fine… until Marion takes a shower.
Hells yeah! Nashville's favorite movie theater (suck it, Hollywood 27!) is also screening a ton of amazing films indoors, including a midnight screening of Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, Vanishing Point and Terrence Malick's entire filmography. The only difference is those movies aren't free. As always, the theater will screen cartoons, trailers, commercials and other shorts before the movie at sunset.
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Same with online games and games that require online authentication. Can't play them anymore once the publisher is broke or decides keeping the servers up isn't worth it.
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The only non-physical things I have from other services my ebooks and the first Mass Effect game for my PS3. The only reason I got ME1 digitally is because the only way to get a physical version is on the trilogy set, and I already own the other two. I will admit, I am a little nervous about all of the ebooks I've gotten, but I would like to think if something happened that B&N went away that somebody would do something to allow me to keep my e-books.
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I see so many people complaining about the Mandarin but did anyone not see this coming?
I saw the FIRST trailer and said "oh yeah the blond guys gotta be the real bad guy"
I mean we all knew we were never gonna see a racist Chinese caricature as a bad guy(CHinese govt is touchy about anything related to China), and as soon as we see Guy Pierce you know were not going to have a central asian terrorist as a bad guy. Hollywood really doesnt like minority villains. I mean why else would Guy Pierce even be in the movie. I almost wish they had cast a lesser known and kept him outta the trailer so I could have been surprised.
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But I liked it - it was a good merging of the Extemis storyline and a good wrap up to the Iron Man trilogy. I'm SURE part of the reason behind it all was in case RDJr didn't re-up for any future movies, they had a good 'out' for him that felt satisfying. Plus I think in some ways it also helps make his full time move to New York work a bit better too - really the last time Tony Stark lived in Malibu was the early 90s and then he moved back to NYC until shortly after the whole Heroes Return thing and he moved to Seattle but always wound up hanging around NYC - granted that was the first time they introduced Stark Tower - and then later they just made it the epicenter of everything Tony Stark.
But anyway... I watched it twice already and I enjoyed it as much as I did. I think you can appreciate it more after you've watched Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, the last movie RDJr did with Shane Black. I know a lot people were miffed that Tony spent a lot less time in the suit - but I think the finale sort of compensated (overcompensated) for that - plus I'm one of those Iron Man fans that think some of the best stories were the ones were Tony didn't have the Iron Man readily accessible or he had a half working suit and had to cobble something together until he could get a fresh suit or properly repair it. The Iron Legion notwithstanding - it did feel like a 60s era story with modern elements. Basically Tony with nothing but barely functional prototype armor that he has to make do with until the bad guy is beaten or until the plot lets him have something that works. And I'm honestly kinda glad that it wasn't Tony in a fully functional Iron Man that took down the big bad, posing for the camera and going 'wow that was a rough fight. Now Pepper, let's get home. Oh yeah we don't have a home. New York?" and flying off with Pepper in his arms or something equally cheesy.
I'm also glad they did away with the dependency on the arc reactor in his chest. I think once you can make a suit that Rhodey can wear without having a reactor drilled into his chest cavity - you pretty much make keeping the round glowy thing obsolete. Plus it had the desired effect - the Tony Stark at the end of Iron Man 3 is a totally different man than the Tony Stark he was even at the end of Iron Man 1.
The ONLY thing that miffed me - that they killed off Maya Hansen. Sure she only recently was killed in the comics - but she was still around for a while. Ah well.
I do hope they bring back War Machine in Avengers 2 - even if its only a cameo and in a suit that looks more like the 'War Machine Mark 2' or something closer to his Mark 1.
One thing that does sort of... make me wonder and it may just be different angles or something but - did they change the main Stark Industries building in this movie from what it was Iron Man 1 and 2? Just looks different
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In part 1, he had this big epiphany about his life and that it needed a new direction. He was taken from the edge of death, and given a new lease on life.
In part 2, he's a bit of an arrogant prick, but we realise that he is still dying, but now because of the invention that supposedly saved him! That does a lot to a man. Plus, all the good things he can do now as Iron Man will be lost on the world when he's gone. He's so protective about safe-guarding his armour from the military, because he has no idea what's going to happen with this tool for doing good after he dies and the military will get their hands on it. Thankfully, he's both able to safe his life again, and make sure the armor can stay away from the military.
Now, the Avengers.... Tony finds out, that after all, he is still mortal. The chestpiece keeps him alive from the shrapnel and the newer version isn't lethal anymore. But despite all the strength his armour gives him, he can still be killed and almost was. And not just that, that means he's not capable of simply stopping all threats just by showing up and doing his Iron Man thing.
Enter Iron Man 3.... Tony's on edge. So worried about not just protecting himself, but also the people he loves, he is on a continues quest to better his armour, making different versions for all kinds of calamities, trying to make sure he is always prepared. He loses himself in it, it drives him and seperates him from the ones he loves, to a point where he has panic attackes and is always questioning his abilities. Ultimatly, he learns that not only is he capable of achieving victory without the armours, his loved ones are quite capable of protecting themselves, and if need be, him.
And that's what the last line in the movie means. In part 1, it was 'I am Iron Man', with the emphasis on Iron Man. Now, the emphasis is on 'I', meaning Tony is himself.
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Plus, I know how the Extremis-powered villains at the end were supposed to be uber and all that but plenty of the JARVIS-powered suits were just shredded by their bare hands. I dunno - compared to taking on a tank in the first film the suits just seemed weaker this go-round.
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That's the problem with an armored character, it is hard make the audience feel like the character is ever in any sort of danger. That's why the writers had the suit at half power in IM1 final fight, Stark out of his suit when he first meets Whiplash in IM2, and a prototype suit that only works half of the time in IM3. Even the suit ran out of power at one point in the Avengers.
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GREENWICH, N.Y. (AP) - More than 110 maple producers across New York state are holding open houses in the 18th annual Maple Weekend.
The events are going on this weekend and next. Participating producers are boiling sap to make syrup, and demonstrating how other maple products are made. Producers can be found online at www.mapleweekend.com .
John Reid of Reid's Sugar Mill Farm in Washington County says he hopes to produce 1,500 gallons of syrup this season. He collects sap from his 4,500 maple trees using a vacuum tube system.
In central New York, Greg Hotaling of Smokey Hollow Maple Syrup says technology has made syrup production more efficient. In the past, it used to take 43 gallons of sap to make a gallon of syrup. Now, it only takes about nine gallons using evaporators.
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