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Day 6 – Asheville, NC: It was a very bumpy and uncomfortable ride through the mountains last night. No one got much sleep. Tim and I took any early morning walk through the streets of Asheville and found an exceptional breakfast at the Early Girl Eatery. Today was day one of a three day street festival in downtown Asheville. It's a huge affair and we are in direct competition. Margo and I did a short set at the local radio station. It was hot as a @#*he%#uc%&r. We had a pretty decent turnout tonight despite all of the free stuff going on outside. We love this place, this town, this club. We had a fun, we played loose with lots of energy. An excellent crowd despite the small gaggle of geese near the bar that Margo had to quiet down. Playing for an audience like this is what makes touring worthwhile.
Day 7 – Atlanta, GA: We spent the morning in a hotel parking lot in downtown Atlanta. Jared and I decided to kill some time and we set off for the new-ish Georgia Aquarium. The line-up to get in was stretching out the door and winding along the treeless plaza, so we headed back to the bus. It is freakin' hot…no metaphor or simile is needed. Throughout the week we have been watching bits and pieces of 2012 on satellite TV. This morning we filled in the few missing pieces. You all should know that it doesn't end with a whimper, but a bang. Once we got settled in behind the venue (The Variety Playhouse), next to the stinky dumpsters, I did the obligatory stumbling around the Little Five Points area. There was a Cake Boss marathon on the satellite this afternoon, so we partook. What a bizarre premise for a show. We figure that one could create an excellent reality TV show (in the Cake Boss mode) set around a tour manager: following him or her through their day and watching them deal with all of the hic-ups that occur. You could even have different bands guest starring as the tour manager moves from tour to tour. That is now a copyrighted idea so if you want to develop it you need to contact me first. We had another very good show tonight. It started off a little bit shaky but gathered steam as it went along. Another excellent crowd helped us to focus. We needed them tonight , it was show number six in seven nights…and did I mention how hot it was…..
We fly home tomorrow. The rest of the Summer and September (between time off with our families) will be dedicated to finishing off Demons, Volume 2 of The Nomad Series. We are aiming to have it available on the site by late October. In the meantime I'll be posting a lot more stuff about Renmin Park and we'll also start to post some of the work that we are doing on Demons. So check back often (or join us on Facebook or put us in your RSS feed). We'll be back on the road in October, in the meantime, have a safe and fun Summer.
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Your Atlanta show last night was fantastic. Margo sheer perfection start to finish, with her characteristic stunning voice, beauty, grace and humour. Jeff Bird blew us away, love that recorder! Michael,Peter and Alan, as always can't get enough – keep the vibe flowing! Thank you for coming back to ATL.
The show was great. Thank you for playing "Walking After Midnight." That's my song! Lots of other greats, too, including "Good Friday" and "State Trooper." Nomad series sounds very interesting.
Next time you come to Atlanta, I'd like to show you some other parts of the city.
Had a great time at the show last night in Atlanta (for Symantha's birthday). Your voice is amazing and the band is fantastic. Loved the story about being designated "mom" by the guy in the parking lot. You have a long way to go before you can consider yourself old. We wish you much continued success.
We had a great time at the show last night. Margo, you look great and your voice is amazing! Thanks for enduring the sweltering oven that is Atlanta. Love you guys!
Y'all were amazing last night! Brought a friend with me who wasn't really familiar with your music, and he's been raving about the concert all day to everyone. You got a new fan!
We were at the Asheville show. Wife's first time seeing the Junkies and she absloutely loved it. We came down from Pennsylavania to Asheville to meet some friends of ours and then headed east to the OBX for a family vacation. No better wat to start a vacation then by listening to the Junkies live AND THEN enjoying Ashville's night life.
Intimate setting proved to be a great experience for my wife's first show and she is now a die-hard fan.
Thanks for a stellar show even though the temp was out of control! We took up residence to the left of the stage and found the seats to be exceptional. Got to wave to the band when they enter the stage and left the stage. A wonderful experience for someone taking in their first show. Set list was awesome and the band sounded great. Thanks guys for a wonderful evening and for converting my wife into a Junkie fan!
Thanks for touring and coming through the south! I hope you all have an excellent and safe trip home, and I hope you get to enjoy some rest!
great show as always,i have seen you guys many many times over the years and what can i say you guys are the best!! i hate people who hate!!! get a f life!! oh well have a great summer with the family and be safe!! see ya on the road soon!! thanks margo for being such a sweetheart really you rock!! peace kviscardi(the new yorker who landed in atlanta ha)
Always a rare pleasure to see a Cowboy Junkies concert. Beyond the poetry, the voice and the music, one has to salute the artistic integrity: they follow their vision and make the music that they want, without any concession to crass commercialism. How precious in this era of mediocrity and vulgarity!
I especially enjoy seeing the band at the Variety Playhouse, as this was the venue for my very first CJ show in the summer of 1996, a few days before the Olympics.
I hope you guys had a safe trip home and are enjoying a well-deserved rest with your family.
Francois (The French Junkies Fan who lost his way in the Deep South…)
i was refering to the pictures posted by the way when i said i hate people who hate!! north carolina and escepially ashville is a great place!! but i guess ther is one idiot in every crowd!! peace guys and again great atlanta show!! enjoy the summer!!


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Title hopefuls Chelsea were given a thorough going-over by rivals and reigning champions Manchester United at the weekend.
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Despite a bright opening spell of possession, the Blues never exhibited a cutting edge in front of goal and Nemanja Vidic made the home side's superiority count as he headed home on the stroke of half-time.
Despite lacking a number of key players, including captain Rio Ferdinand plus first-choice central midfielder and long-term injury-lister Owen Hargreaves, United always looked good value for their win and once Wayne Rooney doubled his side's advantage the result was never in doubt.
By the time his strike partner Dimitar Berbatov had danced his way into the six-yard box and slotted home a Cristano Ronaldo cross in injury time, Chelsea's title hopes had been dealt, as Scolari put it after the game, "very big damage".
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DIRECTOR'S Cut: "I am your team leader and you are my teammates; together, let us work as a team." - DepEd 11 Regional Director Gloria D. Benigno, CESO IV.
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After a five-day battle of strength and stamina in a world class sports facilities in Davao del Norte, heavy favorite Davao City retained its crown as over-all champion of the 2013 Davao Regional Athletic Association (Davraa) Meet in a lopsided fashion with points higher than the combined points of the three divisions following the big city. Davao City, also known as Davao City Durians, ruled both the elementary and the secondary level totaling to 863.
A small city with a giant performance is Panabo City Banana Magnates which garnered 282 points to grab the second spot while Davao del Sur Cobras came in very closely with 280 points at third.
Completing the standings and their respective points are Davao del Norte (242), Compostela Valley (238), Tagum City (222), Digos City (182.5), Davao Oriental (152), Mati City (124) and Island Garden City of Samal (75).
Although the host Davao Pioneers only managed to land in fourth place, the host governor, Rodolfo P. del Rosario and Congressman Anthony del Rosario and of course, Provincial Sports Coordinator Giovanni Gulanes are more than happy that they were able to fulfil a promise during the bidding for this year's host of Davraa that they would do everything to make the hosting worthwhile.
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Senate Democrats introduced a bill on Wednesday that would ban texting on a cell phone or other personal electronic device while driving. If passed, the bill would force states to enact laws against texting while driving, or risk losing federal highway funds.
"iPhones, Sidekicks and Blackberries are ingenious, indispensable devices," Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) said in a statement. "But while they make our lives so much easier, they make driving that much harder."
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The Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act ("ALERT Drivers" Act) is sponsored by Sens. Schumer, Menendez, Mary Landrieu (D-La.), and Kay Hagan (D-N.C.).
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Chapter III
Arbrey was the first to wake up the next day; she had been having the same dream for the past year. She would be sitting on the park bench and the sun was shining on her, but this dream was a little different from the one she had been having. In the dream, she could see the light room shaking and the window shattering. She had managed to wake up before the glass started falling to the floor. She jumped out of bed, went into the living room, put her favorite cartoon DVD in the player and went into the kitchen and got out a bowl a box cereal and milk. She poured out the cereal and added the milk. She went back in the living room and took a seat on the couch and turned on the DVD player.
Arbrey thought watching cartoons would erase the last dream she had. The dream had frightened her. She did not want to wake up her parents so she would wait until they had gotten up to tell them about her dream. It felt real to her and she could not shake off a feeling of impending danger. At least in the dream she was not sitting on the bench when the glass started falling from the window. She hated the fact that now she had a bad memory about her favorite place. She had made up her mind that she was not going to the Grand Opening of the beach room and she would try to talk her parents out of going too.
Morgan moved out of bed as quietly as possible. She did not want to wake up Mark. This was the first morning in years that he had slept pass 6 am. She wanted him to rest as long as possible before he had to leave for the grand opening. She put her robe on and went to the bathroom after she finished brushing her teeth than she walked quietly from the bedroom.
"Arbrey what are doing up so early, you don't have school today? "I had a bad dream Mom it really scare me." It was so real that I had to wake up before the glass crashed down on me." Morgan sat next to her daughter on the couch and wrapped her arms around her than she pulled her closer to her. "We all have bad dreams sweetie and one good thing about them is they rarely come true."
"So are you saying that my dream about the sun coming out isn't going to come true?" "No baby, I am not saying that I just want you to know that bad dreams don't come true, good dreams are welcome to come true." "So what can I do to cheer you up young lady?"
"I don't want you and Dad to go to the Grand Opening today. It's just that that dream was so real and it made me feel like it was going to happen today." "Baby you know me and your father have to be at the Grand Opening. 'It's a very important day for your Dad. If you don't want to go we will not make you go." "Thanks Mom you're the best." Arbrey gave her mother a hug then left the room.
Chapter IV
Mark jumped up in a panic. He had no idea what time it was. He had never slept this late in the past 10 years. There was always something that needed to be repaired or made throughout the city and everyone came to him whenever they had a problem with anything.
He looked at his self in the mirror and to his amazement he looked rested; he decided he would not panic until he looked at the clock. He turned on the shower and stepped into it. He was grateful for the water that came rushing out. It had been many mornings when that did not happen.
Everything was shared in the city. There was no rich and poor people; just people who had survived the nuclear bomb. For the first time that he could remember, there was peace between the people no matter what walk of life they came from. He finished his shower and got dressed.
He glanced at the clock and was glad that he did not sleep half of the day away. He had time to spend with his two favorite people in the world. He walked in the living room and called out to his wife and daughter.
Morgan walked into living room, "I see you finally got up I just didn't have the heart to wake you up." "I wanted you to sleep as long as you could. "I had planned on waking you up an hour before the Grand Opening but you just couldn't stay asleep."
"I feel refreshed, what's on the menu chief?" he said as he reached out to enfold Morgan in his embrace. He kissed her on her cheek and spun her around in the kitchen. He was excited about being finished with the beach room. He was going to take a break from being Mr. Fix it. He just wanted to spend some time with his family before things got bad.
The Commander told him that he was not going to like having to enforce martial law, but he would have to do what he had to do to maintain order for as long as they were living in the underground city.
Morgan turned her attention to the pots that were simmering on the stove. "What has gotten into you Mark? I haven't seen you this excited since you finished the light room." "I feel good about what I've done Morgan, it's going to make a lot of people happy. So that makes me happy, and I know it made you and Arbrey happy."
"Honey you are going to have to speak to our daughter. She had a bad dream about the light room and she is refusing to go to the Grand Opening. I told her she did not have to go if she did not want to go."
Mark left the kitchen and went to his daughter's room. He knocked on the door lightly before entering. "Arbrey are you okay? Your mother told me you had a bad dream about the light room. You mind telling me about it?"
"Well Dad you know that dream I told you about that I have been having for about year, well this one is slightly different from that one. In the dream that I had last night, the light room was shaking and the glass starts falling from the window." "I guess the only thing good about the dream is that no one is in the light room when it happened."
"Ever since I have had that dream, I feel like something bad is going to happen bad today Dad." "You don't have to be at the Grand Opening today Dad. Let the commander take your place." "Arbrey, I have to go you know that and if you don't want to go you don't have to." "Your mother and I will come home after the ribbon cutting ceremony ok." Mark reached for his daughter, picked her up and gave her a big hug.
Arbrey could not shake the feeling of impending doom; she had watched movies and even visited her friend, Mandy. Nothing worked; she was hoping her parents would be coming home soon. She walked home slowly. She had talked herself out of going to the beach room. Her friend, Mandy said it was the best place ever and had tried to get her to come along with her. Mandy's parents were on their second trip to the beach.
As she walking home the ground started to shake, she was used to the little tremors that would come and go but this one was a little stronger than the normal shakes. She started running towards the light room. She wanted to get her parents out of the beach room because she felt the shaking was going to get a lot worst.
She reached the entrance of the light room and was unable to enter the room. The shaking got worst. She stood at the entrance and watched in wonderment as the glass was falling from the ceiling but oddly enough it did not touch the bench.
When the shaking stopped, she walked into the light room and proceeded to sit down on the bench as her eyes followed the stream of light up to the huge opening in the ceiling where the window once was. She was oblivious to all the people that were watching her basking in the sun.
All the people started cheering, giving each other high five, thanking God hugging each other. The Sun was shining.
It was discovered after the day the glass broke that my parents and I and the rest of the inhabitants of the underground city had been a part of an experiment to see if we could survive underground. The earthquake wasn't really an earthquake but it was a simulation of one. My father told me and my Mom what happened that day. He said they had forgotten about the window they had painted over. No one knew it was a window. They detonated their little bombs to close to the window.
It was a big mess and the people of the underground city filed a class action law suit against the federal government. It was thrown out because you can't sue the government. However; they did compensate all the inhabitants.
My parents moved to a place where the sun shines more days there than anywhere in the world. They still get angry when they think about how they were fooled into believing a nuclear war had started but then they look out over the beautiful island that we live on and say it was worth every year we spent under the ground. The End
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NASHWAUK, Minn. - Itasca County sheriff's officials have identified the man found dead following a car fire in Balsam Township.
The body of 68-year-old Louis Stewart, of Nashwauk, was found in the driver's seat of the vehicle along County Road 8 last Friday. Sheriff's officials say they received a 911 call about the fire and later discovered Stewart's body.
The Itasca County Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by the Minnesota State Patrol and is coordinating the investigation with the Minnesota State Fire Marshal's Office.
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Thor: God of Thunder
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Thor: God of Thunder is a 2011 third person single-player video game based on the Marvel Studios film Thor. The game was developed by Liquid Entertainment and co-written by Matt Fraction, the Eisner Award-winning writer of the comic book series. Thor: God of Thunder marks Thor's first standalone appearance in a video game[6] and features the voices of Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Jaimie Alexander, who reprise their roles from the film. The game was released on May 3, 2011 in North America and is available on all major video game platforms (with the exception of the PSP[7] and PC[8]). The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game can be played in 3D on 3DTVs and on 2DTVs via TriOviz INFICOLOR 3D glasses.[citation needed] The Xbox 360 & PlayStation 3 versions were met with unfavorable reviews, while Wii version was met with mixed reviews and the DS version was met with favourable reviews.
Thor battles through the numerous worlds of Norse mythology to save Asgard. Players will wield the iconic Mjölnir, Thor's legendary hammer, to fight enemies of an immense scale while controlling the elemental storm powers of lightning, thunder and wind to vanquish enemies. Thor must overcome monstrous foes lifted from the pages of the comics, including Ulik, Ymir and Surtur as well as other daunting enemies.[6]
Development and marketing[edit]
News that Sega was developing a Thor video game first leaked to the public in September 2009.[9] Sega officially announced the game in July 2010.[2] At the 2010 New York Comic Con, Matt Powers the senior producer of the game stated that Thor: God of Thunder will expand on the universe created by the Thor film and will include characters such as Surtur and Ulik.[10] In December 2010 Sega announced that actors Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston who played Thor and Loki respectively in the film will lend their voices and likenesses to the game. Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA Europe and SEGA of America stated that, "Bringing in Chris and Tom to star in Thor: God of Thunder gives us AAA talent that will create a truly cinematic interactive experience... [the] Mighty Thor and the trickster Loki will face off with real emotion while giving fans visual and vocal continuity between the video game and film adaptations of the Marvel franchise".[6] In January 2011 Sega confirmed that they cancelled the PSP edition of the game without any explanation.[7]
The first gameplay trailer debuted at the 2010 Spike Video Game Awards.[11]
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Tom Hiddleston as Loki
- Jaimie Alexander as Sif
- Steven Blum as Ulik
- Tom Kane as Odin
- Phil LaMarr as Heimdall
- Mitch Lewis as Ymir
- Rick D. Wasserman as Surtur
Mangog is voiced simultaneously by Steven Blum, Robin Atkin Downes, Mitch Lewis, Lisa Moncure and Mari Weiss.
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All versions of the game had received mostly negative reviews. Tom McShea of GameSpot gave these versions a 2.0/10 calling it "a terrible game with almost no redeeming qualities". Richard George from IGN gave the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions a 3.0/10, mostly due to the difficulty arising from severe glitches throughout. GameZone gave the 360 and PS3 versions a 3/10, stating "All in all, Thor: God of Thunder isn't a game you'll want to pick up unless you see it in the bargain bin. Sure, it's cool to have awesome powers and a crazy big hammer, but various problems make Thor a mistake-prone, dollar store hammer kind of guy. Fortunately for us, at least the movie was fantastic." The Nintendo DS version of Thor: God of Thunder has received an 8.0/10 score from IGN and a 5.5/10 from GameSpot.GameZone gave the DS version a 7/10, stating "While it's not a perfect game, there's a lot to like about Thor, and it definitely isn't worthy of the bargain bin treatment that less ambitious licensed titles receive. If you're looking for a great gift for a young fan of the movie or you're a diehard Thor fan yourself, then this game is sure to be a (thunder) blast." The Wii version of the game has received an 6.0/10 from IGN and a 5.5/10 from GameSpot, who praised the game's striking visual style and said the gameplay is fun but mindless. GameZone gave the Wii version a 7/10, stating "If you want some no-nonsense brawling gameplay, Thor: God of Thunder should keep you entertained. It's not perfect or even great by any means, but it's a good beat 'em up nonetheless."
See also[edit]
- ^ Sega Reveals Developers Behind Thor, Captain America 3DS
- ^ a b "Thor Gets His Own Game". IGN. 2010-07-20. Retrieved 2010-12-02.
- ^ http://uk.wii.ign.com/objects/900/900979.html
- ^ Thor - The Video Game (XBox 360)
- ^ PR: "Thor: God of Thunder" and "Captain America Super Soldier" Coming to Nintendo 3DS
- ^ a b c "SEGA Inks Actors Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston to Star in the Video Game Thor: God of Thunder". Business Wire. 2010-12-02. Retrieved 2010-12-02.
- ^ a b Reilly, Jim (2011-01-24). "Thor PSP Canned; 3DS Version Confirmed". IGN. Retrieved 2011-02-25.
- ^ http://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/978619-thor-god-of-thunder/data
- ^ Ivan, Tom (2009-09-22). "Leaked: Sony's Motion Control Plans, PS2 Emulator For PS3". Edge Online. Retrieved 2009-09-23.
- ^ Plante, Chris (2010-10-08). "NYCC 2010: The Man Behind Thor Defends His Game". UGO. Retrieved 2010-10-10.
- ^ Usher, William (2010-12-12). "Thor: God Of Thunder Debut Gameplay Trailer". Cinema Blend. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
- ^ McShea, Tom (May 9, 2011). Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 version review, Gamespot.
- ^ Petit, Carolyn (May 2011). DS version review, GameSpot.
- ^ McShea, Tom (May 2011). Wii version review, GameSpot.
- ^ http://xbox.gamezone.com/reviews/item/thor_god_of_thunder_review1/
- ^ Gesualdi, Vito (May 2011). DS version review, GameZone.
- ^ Sanchez, David (May 2011). Wii version review, GameZone.
- ^ http://ps3.ign.com/articles/116/1167135p1.html
- ^ http://au.ds.ign.com/articles/116/1165818p1.html
- ^ Wii version review, IGN.
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Ashura, Self-Flagellation and Intra- and Extra-Muslim Affairs
December 31, 2009
Many religions practice self-flagellation rituals. Even today. Catholics in Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula, the Philippines, and ultramontane Roman Catholics of the Opus Dei conviction flagellate themselves on Good Friday in fraternity with the suffering of Jesus. Among Sunnis, it is forbidden. Not so among the Shi'a, where there is no actual uniformity of belief and certainly not in practice.


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Akzo Nobel has received a patent for a photoactivatable coating composition comprising at least one photoinitiator and a base-catalyzed polymerizable or curable organic material comprising at least one polyisocyanate and at least one compound comprising isocyanate reactive groups, wherein the isocyanate reactive groups comprise at least one thiol group and the photoinitiator is a photolatent base.
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She's not alone.
The guard from Barrie, Ont., a member of the Ontario team at the Canada Summer Games, is among a group of the country's best young basketball players who find themselves facing an uncertain future after funding cuts forced Canada Basketball to scrap its National Elite Development Association (NEDA) program.
Lukan remembers the day in March when the players were given the sad news.
"Our coach sat us down after practice, some people expected it and some of us were completely oblivious and didn't know it was coming," Lukan said. "I was heartbroken, personally."
NEDA brought together the top high school age boys and girls in Hamilton to live, train and go to school, an idea borrowed from similar programs abroad.
"So much promise and so much hope at this point, to have to step away from this program seems like such a tragedy," said Canada Basketball CEO Wayne Parrish.
Lukan is one of four players on the Ontario women's team that attended NEDA. The defending Canada Games champions cruised to a 78-23 victory over host Prince Edward Island in their opening game Sunday at Credit Union Place.
Jocelyn La Rocque and Alexandra Yantzi scored 14 points apiece to top Ontario, while Sam Rioux scored six points to lead P.E.I.
Yantzi, who lives in Burlington, Ont., and bussed to Hamilton every day to attend school with her NEDA teammates, said the timing of the program's demise is especially disappointing. Canada's young women's teams are coming off a successful summer - the junior women, with a core of NEDA players on the roster, finished a best-ever fourth at the under-19 world championships, and the under-16 team won silver at the recent FIBA Americas tournament, earning a berth in next year's world championships.
"We are doing so well, you can see in the standings the women's basketball program is starting to do well again," said Yantzi, who will play college ball at Lehigh University. "It is disappointing. This program has made me a stronger person, a better player, a better person, so it's hard to give us such a great thing that I've had for a year."
The bad news was particularly tough on Edmonton twins Katherine and Michelle Plouffe, who made the difficult decision to leave home to live and train in Hamilton a year ago.
"I was not expecting that at all," Katherine said.
"The program was really just huge in developing young women to the national level and junior national level," Michelle added. "We're getting results so it's disappointing to see the program being cut."
The two say the move to Hamilton was worth it, if only for a year.
"We were glad we went, it was a good experience to get the level of exposure we did," Michelle said.
Alberta opened its Canada Games with a lopsided 89-14 win over the Yukon on Sunday. Claire Colborne scored 23 points to top Alberta, while Michelle Plouffe added 16.
The demise of the NEDA boys program hasn't caused as much upheaval as all but two players graduated in June. The girls program had eight Grade 11 players that planned to return for Grade 12.
Jen Lennox, a six-foot-two forward, said she has to move back home to Kitchener, Ont., after a year spent with NEDA.
"It's disappointing," she said."It was devastating when we heard the news. We were all in the gym together balling our eyes out, it was so sad. It helped me improve tremendously, I've been able to do things I never thought I could ever be capable of doing, I'm just a way better player now because of that program."
There's still a chance the program will operate in some form. Parents have been planning fundraising to keep the players together as an elite club team with NEDA interim girls coach Mark Walton.
Canada Basketball will provide guidelines for the program.
"Sort of like a pilot program, we would supply curriculum, we'll do everything we possibly can short of financial involvement," Parrish said.
Parrish pointed out that two coaches also lost their jobs when NEDA folded, girls coach Christine Stapleton, and Greg Francis on the boy's side.
The NEDA program began in the fall of 2006, but ran into trouble when Canada Basketball took a $500,000 blow its budget when it lost its funding from the Road to Excellence program - the funding body for summer Olympic sports. The Road to Excellence turned its focus on sport programs likely to produce Olympic medals, a move that Parrish argues penalizes team sports.
Team sports have joined forces to lobby for different funding criteria, and Parrish said the Canadian Olympic Committee has recently formed a committee to focus on unique issues facing team sports.
"That's a good thing," Parrish said.
In the meantime, Ontario point guard Karly Roser is keeping her fingers crossed the players will somehow stick together.
"Since this program started, we've been doing better," Roser said. "I think NEDA really helped just bringing the best girls in the country together to compete, get a feel for the international game, it prepares you."
Roser, a Hamilton native, will be on the bench at the Canada Games after breaking her arm in the gold-medal game against the U.S. at the FIBA Americas tournament in Mexico. Roser and several other members of the under-16 nation team, arrived in P.E.I. from Mexico early Sunday morning, missing Saturday's opening ceremonies.
Roser arrived with just a splint on her broken arm, and went to hospital in P.E.I. before Sunday's game to have it casted.


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More than 18,000 people are without jobs around the country as Hostess moves to liquidate its assets and close forevermore.
The company had a good run of nearly 83 years, starting up at the onset of the Great Depression.
Times were different then. People wanted jobs — even begged for jobs — and would take just about anything offered to them. Simply put: Workers were hungry.
Then came the Great Recession, as some have called it, of this millennium. Hostess — the giant retailer of baked goods with a roster of names such as Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Sno Balls — found itself on the losing end of basic economics.
Sure, there was demand. Sure, there were relatively cheap supplies.
But, nope, there was no longer a cheap workforce.
Somewhere between the Great Depression and Great Recession, the factory climate changed. Unions took over.
While unions ardently fought for decades to provide decent living wages and benefits for employees, they simply got too big for their own good. Many evolved into something that was not the spirit in which they were created.
Factories in the Rust Belt and elsewhere laid off workers and suffered through bitter strikes. Some ultimately shut down production lines as union demands grew beyond companies' pocketbooks.
Power of the unions, as it turned out, was an illusion.
There's little incentive for many factories to put up with unions if they can get big dollar incentives to relocate to another place — whether it's Mexico, China or another state — and find a surplus of unskilled or skilled laborers who will work for a decent, albeit lesser, wage.
It's basic math. And as times got tough in the recent recession, the executives at the top started really digging deep for savings.
Unions, in turn, started really digging in their heels. Some, to be fair, made incredible concessions to keep their workers working. But many decided to demand more — lower health care deductibles and premiums, higher wages, better benefits.
And, in the case of Hostess, these workers and their communities were stuck with a real zinger when the union failed to come through for them: no jobs.
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Im having the same issue. I can only see the TD heading at the top, the rest of the page is blank white with no content.
I'm having this issue, as well, and it happens in the Windows app, as well.
does anyone know how to fix it?
I have same problem
Same issue here, I tried it on IE and get the same
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Me to.And I really miss it, because it was great as long as it was visible.
Same problem here: on the web, on the MacOS app ... Let's go support !
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This was an issue with a recent update, it should be fixed now, or will be once your version gets refreshed.
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Guerlain Spring Collection 2011
Guerlain Spring 2010 brought us visions of Cherry Blossoms. The collection was feminine, flirty, and pink! Images of Spring 2011 are popping up on quite a few European websites and this year it doesn't quite capture the Spring vibe it did last year. Guerlain goes a bit more traditional this year with a resort-y type Spring Collection. It's not uncommon for brands to do bronze, resort-like shades and collections for Spring as we are still deep in Winter when they release these items and I guess they feel like people are gearing up for warmer weather or a mid-Winter break to some fabulous Island. Whatever the case may be Guerlain captures some of that vibe with Spring 2011.
Let's have a glance at the images.
Guerlain Rouge G de Guerlain
- Rouge Sensuel
- Orange Euphorique
- Fuchsia Delice
- Rose Desir
Guerlain Blush G de Guerlain
Guerlain Ecrin 6 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette Rue de Rivoli
Guerlain Meteorites Compact
- Teint Rosе
- Teint Beige
- Teint Dorе
Guerlain KissKiss Gloss Haute Brillance
- Frizzy Mango
- Moka Shake
- Rosy Plump
That blush looks stunning and definitely captures the essence of a great vacation in the middle of Winter! Although I will say the eyeshadow palette was somewhat mismatched with the rest of the release. Seeing popping shades of orange, pink, and fuchsia and following up with purple and gray for eyes seemed a tad out of place.
What do you think?
11/19/10 10:17 Stephanie L.:
I want one of the Guerlain palettes so bad! That price tag, though XP
GAAAAAAHH!!!!! Must. Have. Rouge Gs. Blusher….. To think that we're just starting on winter collections! Now pics come up and I've to save for Spring already??
11/19/10 10:35 JoElla:
Very pretty colors, but the naughty chick in me is screaming BLEND THAT BLUSH! LOL
11/19/10 10:47 Hannah:
At first glance I though the eyeshadow palette was called 'Rue de Ravioli. Lol. Shows how good my french is.
It's a nice collection, nothing super special. The current holiday collection is more appealing to me.
11/19/10 11:55 Sara Hoskins:
Oh, Guerlain, you are always so pretty. Thank you for posting those! Seeing photos of their products makes me want a beautiful old-timey vanity to display them on. Then the realistic side of my brain kicks in and says "you have too many eyeshadows as it is!! Stop that!"
By chance does anyone here know how to pronounce "Guerlain"? I've got an idea, but I'm not sure and I'd like to peep 'em out at the counter more often. I worry the ladies who work there already don't take me seriously, and if I go in there saying "lemme see dem dere gorlanes mete-o-rites please?" they'll just roll their eyes at the country bumpkin. (btw, I don't actually talk like that, just makin' some over-exaggerations for dramatic effect. too much coffee. :))
11/19/10 16:34 Sara:
Awesome, thank you! I had a feeling that's how it went (though I kept trying to fancify the "lain" part and it was not sounding good at all).
And, yes! I never understood it! I took my younger sister to a counter a few months ago and the woman looked at us like we were unwashed miscreants! I'm almost thirty for pete's sake.
11/19/10 17:01 Ebontien:
OMG! The Meteorites Voyage finally have different shades like the perles version! Now I beg Guerlain that this is permanent!
11/20/10 0:44 Melissa:
the middle lipstick is calling my name. I'm not a huge guerlain fan – I find quality vs. price that I'm happier with Chanel and Dior but that is a pretty redddie orangie corally need it color. I'll peep at it when it hits the counters. TY For the post
11/20/10 7:22 Kristen:
I love their packaging, but the prices I do not, lol.
11/20/10 15:37 katrosado5:
I like the palette, especially that magenta (hot pink?). Although I may just buy that as a stand alone color rather than a palette if it's offered. 😀
11/20/10 15:43 katrosado5:
Sara I asked an associate at the Guerlain counter how to say it correctly. She said it could be pronouced a couple of way…but that if I were speaking in the English language then the pronunciation would be like muse said:
I've only had one associate get a snooty attitude with me and that was at the makeup counter in Bergdorf Goodman. I almost informed her that she was wearing a nametag and that I was the one with a credit card in my hand. But I didn't, I just left and went to Macy's because the associates are nice there. I did call the store manager and lodge a complaint against her, I thought that better than causing a scene at the MU counter LOL.
The blush looks gorgeous, and the compacts look nice too.


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Ever since the entire NSA scandal began and Edward Snowden revealed his identity as the man behind the leaks, everyone speculated about when a movie would be launched on this topic.
So far, there's already been a very short film about the circumstances of his visit to Hong Kong.
Well, now a new project is brewing. "Classified: The Edward Snowden Story" is meant to be a biopic telling the story of Snowden's life starting from when he enlisted in the US army.
The filming is supposed to start early next year and it should be released in September 2014 if everything goes according to plan, via The Pirate Bay.
In this endeavor, the film's producers are seeking to raise some $1.7 million (€1.25 million) to fund the project in an effort to work outside of Hollywood and thus maintain all creative control.
They say they don't want to end up with a film such as "The Fifth Estate," which treats the WikiLeaks scandal and Julian Assange, which was highly criticized by the organization that published Manning's documents.
As mentioned, they say they've already raised half the sum via a selfstarter campaign and product placement, but still need some $866,000 (€640,200) for which they launched a KickStarter campaign.
Asked how they wwould go about the story and if they'd base the script on media reports alone, Travis Doering, the film's producer, said they'd already contacted Snowden's lawyer and Lon Snowden, the whistleblower's father, although no response has been received so far.
He also mentions that Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras will be contacted sometime later in development, but didn't give an exact timeline.
They also have a cast lined up, although it's just a preliminary list, they said, and it could still change. Kevin Zegers, from the "Mortal Instruments," is supposed to play Edward Snowden.
Other names in the casting list are Michael Shanks, who is supposed to play Glenn Greenwald and Carmen Aguirre, who will play Laura Poitras.


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Between Christmas parties and family dinners, the temptation of irresistible treats associated with the Yuletide seems difficult to resist. However, staying healthy this season may require some caution with respect to what you eat, Okechukwu Nnodim writes
Today is Christmas Day and, of course, it calls for celebration. But you have to apply wisdom while celebrating. The season is usually characterised with lots of food and drinks, as many families seize the opportunity to provide free meals for friends and relatives. While you go celebrating and having fun, make sure you eat healthy meals, avoid taking too much alcohol. Nutritionists advise that you live a healthy lifestyle even as you observe the season, because this will allow you feel good, look good and maintain a natural high level of energy.
Experts say contrary to popular belief, the average person does not gain five or more pounds during the holiday season. According to them, studies show that the average weight gain is more like one pound. This may warrant such question as "what's the big deal?" But nutritionists say research also shows that we don't shed that extra pound after the holidays, but the extra pound adds up over time. It is therefore important to check how you feed this season if you must remain fit for work after the holidays. We had discussed some tips to help you stay healthy in some of our previous health articles. However, it is important you eat wisely this season to stay healthy. Below are simple Yuletide tips for a healthier, leaner holiday season, according to experts:
Eat before attending any party
When you feed well at home, the tendency of eating too much while at a party will be reduced. The Managing Director, Love Bridals Limited, an event management firm, Mrs. Love Iheanacho, says eating so much at parties add to one's calories tremendously if not checked. Experts say it is a common misconception that by skipping meals, you will eat fewer calories and lose weight. This couldn't be farther from the truth. Besides slowing down your metabolism, starving yourself during the day makes you more likely binge later at night. They advise that you eat small meals and snacks throughout the day and be sure to have a substantial snack before going to the party, so you are not starving and ravish everything in sight.
Downsize your meal
It is no crime to eat much food this season, but for your health it is advisable to take an appropriate portion of any meal. There's no reason why you can't have a taste of your favourite foods this holiday season, but 'taste' is the operative word. Portion size is the key to healthy eating and weight control. Try filling your plate with hormonally balanced foods, including complex carbohydrates such as brown rice, fruits and vegetables, lean proteins such as chicken, turkey and fish and essential fats such as nuts and avocado. But do not blow it out of proportion; otherwise, you will suffer the repercussion of overfeeding.
Don't rush your meal
Slow down when you eat. According to experts, it takes 20 minutes from the time you eat until your brain gets the signal that you are full. They note that it's not a contest to see how many plates you can fill at the buffet line and advice that you eat slowly. Put your fork down between bites and take a moment after you eat to sit back and relax. Once those 20 minutes are up, you likely won't need that second helping. This is to help you stay healthy and keep you fit for work after the holidays. You must not rush your meal this season, as you are not competing with anyone. If you are not full after eating a first portion, you can go for another. But make sure you actually need it.
Limit your intake of alcohol
Nutritionists say sugar-laden alcohol contains many empty calories that contribute to weight gain and may not have meaningful impact on your body. They note that drinking too much alcohol may increase your appetite and alter your judgment, making temptation next to impossible to resist. Try having a seltzer with a lime twist or glass of water between alcoholic drinks to help cut calories. It is not advisable to take much alcohol this season, especially if you will be driving with friends and loved-ones.
Track the foods you eat
To successful manage your weight, try and keep track of what you eat. According to professionals, studies have it that writing down the foods you eat is an effective weight loss tool because it keeps you aware of your eating habits. They note that during the holidays, take a few moments to write down the foods you are eating so as to see the nutritional breakdown including calories, protein and fat which you consume daily. By doing this, you will keep track of your dietary goals this holiday season.
Exercise regularly
Although the holidays may be a busy time, or a time set aside purely to relax and have fun, it is important to not skip your exercise routine. Remember, if you burn the calories you consume, your weight should stay the same. If you are having trouble finding time to workout, try doing half of your regular routine, do a few laps around the mall before your holiday shopping or exercise first thing in the morning before the holiday rush swings into full gear. You may involve your family in the process and can make the exercise fun.
Stay hydrated
Experts advise that you should not forget to stay hydrated, and this doesn't include alcohol. In fact, many of the holiday beverages and foods we eat actually dehydrate our bodies. Be sure to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Water helps in body metabolism and it is important you take enough water as you celebrate and unwind this season.


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New art by Miss Cassie
By Summersteps Records in New Art on Thursday 20 December 2012
Okay, full disclosure, Miss Cassie is my wife and no longer technically a Miss, I suppose. Her artwork is dense and complicated, full of pathos, and never fails to inspire me. Throughout our 17 year relationship, I have watched her work evolve, grow, and change into what it has become today. I am particularly intrigued by her more recent work, which mixes a fascination with Japan, printing techniques, recent motherhood and frozen charlottes. I am looking forward to an exhibition in the spring at newly re-located Slingluff Gallery in Calicoon, NY.
Epizootics!: music by Scott Walker
By Summersteps Records in New Music on Thursday 20 December 2012
The enigma of the artist known as Scott Walker has long been a fascination of mine. The lush orchestral sounds of his early work always hits a sweet spot when the cold months of December and snow descend upon the wilds of Pennsylvania.
The Fender Marauder guitar
By Summersteps Records in New Products on Wednesday 19 December 2012
The Fender Marauder combines two things I love: weird inexpensive guitars and Fender Guitars. It is based off a lost 1960's prototype for a type of Fender that never made it past a few very rare proto-types which snuck out of the factory. It looks like they brought it back as an entry level Fender […]
Man Near the Surface of the Earth: music by Détective
By Summersteps Records in New Music on Thursday 13 December 2012
One of my favorite musical discoveries of the year is this band. They remind me of growing up in the '90s and having a secret band you found out about through some photocopied zine or a video clip at the end of a 120 Minutes on an early Sunday morning. I guess the '90s connection […]
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This Isn't Christmas: music by Eww Yaboo
By Summersteps Records in Video on Wednesday 12 December 2012
Eww Yaboo are an indie rock quartet from the humble coal town of Wilkes Barre, PA (Sugar Notch, to be exact), located in the Northeastern section of state. A hard working and economically depressed region, which I hail from as well.
Cynthia Mask: music by Robyn Hitchcock
By Summersteps Records in New Music on Tuesday 11 December 2012
Robyn Hitchock is one of my all time favorite musicians. His green tinted acoustic based LPs (EYE, I Often Dream of Trains and the somewhat more recent, Spooked) always find their way onto my record player when the leaves start changing colors.


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NEWPORT CITY – The Orleans County Restorative Justice Center and two local attorneys are teaming together to start a free legal advice clinic.
Please see The Newport Daily Express Tuesday for the story.
Carolyn Lorraine Marsh, 73, of Derby Line, VT and recently of the Union House in Glover died on December 22, 2014.
For the full obituary see Monday's Express.
NEWPORT-The North Country Falcons picked up a 59-55 win over BFA St. Albans on Saturday. To keep up with the Falcons, tune into the Newport Daily Express.
DERBY CENTER — As a major renovation project winds down at the North Country Union Junior High School, engineers have found a problem with the roof.
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T-Mobile has submitted a response to the Act 250 Commission recess order on a permit application to build a communications tower at the Lowell fire station. The process was recessed following some concerns raised by neighbors.
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BARTON – On Wednesday, New Year's Eve, Larry Scarpa will make his way to a hidden corner of his home to participate in Straight Key Night.
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When the holiday celebration is over you don't have to let the good taste go to waste! There are a few creative ways to recreate new tasty dishes with remaining food. Here are some tips and tricks to makeover holiday leftovers.
Karen Elizabeth Josephson Baker lost her second battle with cancer on December 22, 2014.
For the full obituary see Friday's Express.
DERBY – More than two dozen volunteers gave up part of their Christmas with their families to prepare and serve a complete dinner at the Elks Lodge Thursday afternoon.
Please see The Newport Daily Express Friday for the complete story.
NEWPORT CITY – A few dozen area residents got up early Christmas Day and made their way to the Wellness Center to take part in a physical workout.


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