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Shooters tend to have really terrible, unbelievable villains -- and that's a problem, argues Toby.
By Toby McCasker on January 29, 2014 at 11:52 am
I like shooters very much a lot, but they could stand to learn a thing or two about the A to B. Let us be Steve for a moment about the beloved: Very few of them care as much about narrative as they care about your muzzle flash illuminating the panties of male power fantasies left, right, centre. There are, of course, exceptions (IN BEFORE HALF-LIFE I KNOW I KNOW GOD KEEP IT DOWN), but for the most part I do not remember what just transpired between the killing and the more killing – and I certainly don't recall the bittersweet taste of the bad guy at the end's blood, ie. A Very Important Impetus.
By the by, shooters fall into the Hollywood problem of having an arch-villain who is either a) Overtly evil in the most preposterous way, not even the worst dictator alive is a cackling mad scientist, and/or b) Some ridiculous otherworldly construct huffing and puffing a whole lot o' nothin' about why humanity/the world/everything but itself should perish in cleansing misanthropy (hey Mass Effect what's up). Now I like black metal as much as the next sociopath, but a sustainable rage-arc for my crusading protagonist that is not.
I can think of only one instance in my recent game-time where the villain was so humanly complex as to be real and utterly maddening in their ability to coax both hate and strange compassion from the player, and it was no shooter – it was Dragon Age: Origins. Loghain Mac Tir. I've been replaying this bad-boy for the first time in a long while leading up to the release of Inquisition (hurry up), and it's given me the chance to see what Loghain was all about in a completely different light.
I think playing all 100+ hours of this thing twice is almost mandatory in order to understand just how brilliantly the whole thing was conceived, especially Loghain. He is, as Roy Baty was to Blade Runner, ultimately waylaid to confession by the fact he is just like you, another being in a tough, diametric position: "I've done… questionable things," he might well have said after the Landsmeet. Through Origins you're misled by perspective as you would be in reality, and it is only if you make the tough choice to spare Loghain and say bye-bye to Alistair that the truth becomes clearer. He is no mad man. He is only a man.
In the end, that is what the perfect villain is: The other side of you. They are not cartoonish caricatures of comic evil or mindless killing machines, not even in real life. It is my feeling you must be able to relate to what you fight whether you realise it or not to make that fight genuine, and most importantly alive – a great irony when the genre at work is one of death times a lot. BioShock Infinite and The Last Of Us were largely so terrific because they realised this, though they took it to ultimate existential extremes. Give me a villain other than myself, video games. Give me a villain I want nothing more than to kill, and give me heartsick reason not to do it when finally I can.
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Statesville, N.C. (July 3, 2012) – David Ragan is as eager as any other driver to get back to Daytona in July. Last year, Ragan won his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race during the Coke Zero 400. He is now ready to come back and repeat the feat.
It was an emotional win for Ragan, a fan favorite, who won his first race in one of the most high-profile races on the Sprint Cup schedule and at the sports most hallowed track. He returns to Daytona with the up-and-coming Front Row Motorsports, an organization that has proved to be as strong as anyone on a plate track.
Ragan will also carry the new 8-Hour Alert brand on the car. A product of team sponsor MHP, 8-Hour Alert is sponsoring Ragan for the second time this season. 8-Hour Alert is a concentrated Bi-Layer Tablet that is designed for both fast-acting and long-lasting energizing power and mental alertness. Both will be needed this weekend at Daytona with pack racing expected to once again dominate the night.
David Ragan on Defending His Crown:
"Once you get to victory lane in the Sprint Cup Series once, it's all you want to do again. At Front Row Motorsports, we've worked really hard to get in position to win certain races. The plate tracks are one of those events we focus on. Nothing would be better than to walk away with the trophy again and I think it's very possible.
"I just want to feel that emotion again of winning at Daytona. Last year, with my family in Victory Lane to enjoy it, I think it was cool for everyone. You only win you're first race once and I'll never forget it. But, it's time to win again.
"We're getting more and more support at Front Row too. Our fans are getting more excited and we're really getting all our sponsors more involved. MHP will be on our car this weekend. They have powered our pit crews all year and now we'll have their 8-Hour Alert energy product on the car. It's a cool scheme and it will only look better in Victory Lane."
Jay Guy on Daytona:
"Daytona is a place that is won back at the shop and on the last few laps. Everything else is just trying to be smart with your car. You need to be there at the end so you can't put yourself in a bad spot during the weekend. We've made the updates we needed and have it polished. It should be another fast car in the draft. We'll give the keys to David and let him do his thing. He has proven to know how to win this race."

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Setting a mouse trap is simple. You just need to have a steady hand and nerves of steel. It is not that bad but it does make your heart race holding a set mouse trap in your hands. Victor mouse traps, or copies of Victor mouse traps are probably the most widely used type of mouse trap in the world. This article teaches you how to set a Victor mouse trap.
In this article, you will find information about:
There is usually a staple holding the snap wire to the wood block. Remove the staple so the snap wire can be pulled back.
step 2 Add Bait To The Trigger
The best mouse trap bait to use when setting Victor mouse traps is peanut butter. Victor mouse traps need a bait that sticks to the trigger and does not just lay on it. Place enough peanut butter on the trigger so that it covers the trigger. Make sure it is stuck to the trigger so that it does not fall off when the mouse touches it. Make sure the peanut butter is only on the end of the trigger that is farthest from the mouse trap spring.
Pull the snap wire back and lay the lock bar on top of the snap wire.
Lodge end of the lock bar under the hook on the trigger
Slowly relieve the hand pressure holding the snap wire down and let the snap wire press upward on the lock bar which will press upward on the trigger. The baited end of the trigger will lift up locking the mousetrap in the set position.
If the lock bar slips off the trigger hook the trap will spring so be careful when removing pressure on the snap wire, keep your fingers away from the business end of the mouse trap at all times. (the business end is the end that has the bait on the trigger) It may take several tries to get the mouse trap set.
step 4 Placing The Mouse Trap
Always hold the mouse trap on the end that the Red V is on, the same end that the lock bar is stapled to the wood block. Carefully place the mouse trap with the trigger end up against the wall. Mice like the security of walking along walls so placing the mouse trap in this position interrupts their travels and interests them with food. Make sure to place the mouse trap in an area that kids and pets will not be able to disturb it.
step 5 Remove the Mouse From The Mouse Trap
Once you have caught a mouse you will want to remove the mouse from the trap as soon as possible. The easiest way to get rid of the mouse is to throw the whole trap and mouse away. If you want to set the mouse trap again you will need to remove the mouse by lifting up the snap wire over a garbage bin and releasing the mouse. Make sure the mouse is dead before releasing the wire. If the mouse was caught on a non vital body part like a leg or tail it may still be alive.
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The 2007 P.U.-litzer Prizes Michael Gordon, Chris Matthews and Lou Dobbs: Come on Down!
Is anyone else scared by the amount of support Huckabee is getting?
Rice denies that Bush Administration has unilateral, go-it-alone foreign policy
Japan Backs Down from Hunting Humpbacks
This teacher has two sons PROUD of the fact that she's an educator.
Anti-Islam activist appointed to International Church Board for bible outreach program
Liz Kucinich Talks Drug Reform With 22-Year-Old MD Patient
Judge Refuses to Order Hearing on C.I.A. Tapes
13 Judiciary Comm. Dems have NOT called for impeachment hearings
Let's kill all the bankers!
Every Single DU'er should email all the candidates about Natalie Sarkisian.
Congress Subpoenas Ex-CIA Official
* family on their way to Camp David for Christmas - pics
Judge Might Leave CIA Tape Scandal Alone After All
I have some advice for Hillary Clinton (and I want to be paid, when she uses it)
"Harry Reid: Hero of the Bush Revolution" (Jesus' General)
Boeing's Unfriendly Skies ( accused of flying detainees to 'black sites)
Administration: Destroying CIA tapes didn't violate order
What would have happened if...?
J'ACCUSE! Mike Huckabee is an avowed homo sapien and his wife is a practicing thespian!
OH NO!!!! The Obamas are using their Christmas card to RAISE MONEY . .
Helen Thomas: Bush waves the veto pen and gets what he wants from Congress
Hi! I am back!
So I was shopping at Best Buy at lunch time.....
Celebrating my companion's birthday (picture heavy)
Border Controls Vanish in Eastern Europe
Drudge - Natl Enquirer Story on Edwards raised on Washington Journal CSPAN...
US special envoy for Sudan resigns
Rush Limbaugh has it exactly right!
Finger length 'key to aggression' (BBC) {from 2005}
Weak dollar saves autoworker jobs in the US
Any DUers in Chicago who visited the Christkindlesmarkt?
Hey You, Pelosi! This Is For You! How Can You Treat Us This Way?
How many other bosses are "working from home" today?
somebody did not get the memo regarding the War on XMas
There's a lull in Iraq, the "surge" is working
Scott Horton: When Does an FBI Investigation Look Like Omertà?
How About an Impeachment Truth Movement?
We delivered phone cards at the VA Hospital this morning - pictures
Hugh Makes a List - My new favorite website
Huckabee surges, Giuliani plummets (Michigan)
Vista sets 2007 land-speed record for copying and deleting
This week's Non Sequitur M-F
Lymerick contest - 2 entries so far - enter now
HELEN THOMAS: President is happy to govern by veto
Merry Christmas- you're fired
There once was a man from Washington
The Hill: Bloomberg/Hagel Can Win if Hillary is the Nominee
Porn in the Closet? Mitt Romney's Secret Life as a Pornographer
CSPAN2: Jim Webb is doing his quickie Senate sessions again
Bush's great health care - The Cigna Sickos
US Special Envoy for Sudan Resigns
How Dare I Bill? Because They Have Stolen my Country
Huckabee: If Anything, We Treat Inmates At Guantanamo Bay Too Nice
US Government Officials Flatly Deny Tapes Contain Torture Scenes
Let's see. Julie Annie is toast. Dread Thompson is burnt toast.
Have you ever written a book?
I must sing the praises of Simon Sonik, MD.
Tweety's face during this discussion re Romney's lies
So this is Christmas
"Judge Delays Decision on CIA Inquiry"
My favorite Christmas Story.
Snowman Pictures!!!!
Ted Stevens didn't get his bridge to nowhere but he did get a ferry
Olentangy Teacher's Immigration Project Causes Stir
Abominable Snowmen: The War on Lawn Decorations
Has anyone heard any thing about the Judges' decision
Just want to close out this year by saying, as an atheist, that I have my
Tom Tancredo now safely in rubber room, rescued by Guys in White Suits
A quote in history, ending his military career and before Congress...
Do you ever listen to Peter B. Collins?
Shame on CIGNA!!! Another insurance companys incompetence!!
Lawyer urges judge to open CIA tapes inquiry
Dear Mr. Cigna, I hope your mother dies on Christmas Day
Clinton Would Crack Down on Computer-Generated Cartoon Sex
Should the legal definition of a 'person' be changed to say an embryo is a person?
Bonuses on Wall Street surge 14 percent
LTTE from so-called "Christian" complaining about atheist display at courthouse
Mark Geragos: CIGNA guilty of negligent homicide in girl's death
Joe Klein: Al From Gets Religion
This Date in Bush History 12/21: Jack's Enablers & Geographic Confusion
Shock Doctrine For Autistic and Retarded Kids
"They're taking Christ out of Christmas!" she screamed.
People who lie about military service or military awards are scum
My wish for the holiday season (and all year long) to the denizens of GD (and all DUers) ...
Quotes from 2007
Amazon.com jacking up their prices...ho ho ho, Merry Christmas!!
Friday TOON Roundup, part 2: Only a few days left until Iowa.....
USA To IRAN: "Confess" Or Else
Will Iraqi children someday thank Bush for the freedom? Jury is still out:
Rice: US has 'no permanent enemies'
Muslim rite of sacrifice collides with law
All hail Pottersville!
Rice: "nothing is inconceivable" - pics
Help! Don't know what to do
Tammy Bruce on FAUX talks about 'Rodham Family Values'
Leahy, Specter: Turn Over Tapes
More bathroom sex
Out of Curiosity: Will support of Bloomberg be allowed here if he runs for POTUS
Some more dissembling with your roast Holiday crow?
Maybe the WH Press Corp. could ask Bush to comment on our "fabulous" health care system
The I-35 Religious Movement - Did God prophesy an International House of Pancakes for Denton, TX?
Two Federal judges facing impeachment.
"I don't recall"
Blackwater to Gov't: Pimp My Ride!
I would like to see Keith Olbermann do a special comment on the Congressional Dems
Former CIA Analyst says Impeachment Evidence Overwhelming
Schadenfreude-O-Rama: Trouble Follows Philly TV Anchorwoman
anyone listening to sam and his katherine harris spoof?
State Dept: We Used Blackwater Audit To Save Some Cash... Before Re-signing Blackwater
Dick Cheney's Company, And Dick Cheney's Administration, Gang Raped Jamie Leigh Jones
Thank you Senator Amy Klobuchar for Pool Safety Bill !!!!!!!!!!!!!
DU Political Limerick Contest -YOU be the judge
Mitt Romney's campaign 12/21/07 Pix
(Wide stance) Craig thwarted by Senate Democrats
I really thought tweety had cornered the market on every possible
The Year in KO Special Comments
Who Obstructed Justice?..."who in the Bush Administration knowlingly lied to a Federal Judge"
Here's what Russ Feingold says about the DLC in his book
Just One Click: Email both your Senators and your Rep about H.R. 1955 / S. 1959
Digby: How the conservative movement learned to stop worrying and win even when they lose.
Anyone catching the pathological rubes on CNN "What Would Jesus Do?"
FREDMENTUM! "The experts don't know nothin'," says Fred! ---pix--->>>
The Democratic Establishment Can't Stand John Edwards
Keith Olbermann Democrats, check in!
Mandatory Friday Malloy Truthseekers check in!! TGIF!! Merry Christmas &
Big Deal== Senate staying in session
Brad Pitt discussing the situation in NOLA
US 'penis photo' doctor suspended
Killed by Cops: Police Shootings Run Rampant
The "Cigna" story is #1 on Google News...
This is it. This is the way to change our party. - KOS
Most repugnant Bushie, current or former
Folks, this is a must see........wow, just, wow
Operation Stop Talking-When spies speak, they often draw trouble. (Mother Jones)
Children pay the high price of Iraq violence: UNICEF
DLC's Al From is Missing & Laying Low Since His Favorite Politician, Lieberman, Endorsed McCain?
Fake Photos Alter Real Memories
Is Harry Reid an abject failure as majority leader
Please..don't forget that Dan Fogelberg Died This Week!....two Songs! Rip Guts Out!
Is what the US has been doing in Iraq genocide?
Brothers and sisters, when they insist we're just not good enough
Poor Gonzo. He's become a pariah. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.
How in hell can one candidate surround herself with such unpleasant front men?
XM or Sirius?
Matalin to Pay Rove $1.5M for "Memoir" in Cozy Deal --->>>
Reid is a pile of butt jerky.
Santa Wept (A rant of hope)
The factually-challenged Willard "Mitt" Romney.......
Friday TOON Roundup, part 1: Fire in the hole!
What Will You Be Doing At the "Precise Moment" of the 2007 Winter Solstice?
To Our Native Brethren:
Stewart & the Writer's Strike
Parody of Huckabee
Judge Refuses to Order Hearing on C.I.A. Tapes
German Social Democrats Seek Climate Sanctions Against U.S.
NOLA homeless park being closed due to demolition of nearby buildings - lots of pics
Will the Balkans be the start of yet another World War, this time WW-III?
White House Tour Omits Rare 1963 Christmas Card
Publisher run by Mary Matalin to publish Karl Rove's memoirs.
2007 Year In Review, Jib Jab style
Watch Bill Moyers tonight. It looks ass kicking.
Typical MSNBC Anchor-move...
Stores Desperately Seeking Shoppers On Super Saturday
Get ready to boink for peace......Global climax at 1:08 a.m. EST
Woman Ticketed After Goats Caught Mating
Here's how it works! Tweety and Tucker trashing our Democratic Candidates. Media Matters ....
Roofing billionaire dies in fall through roof
Katherine Harris on Sam Seder's show: Has she come unhinged? Listening to her was downright scary
Some people need a refresher course on religious expression in the workplace...
This is the kind of trash that's circulating here.....
What the 2008 Primary Season Will Look Like
The opposite of love is not hate, its indifference.
Santa Arrested for Demanding Impeachment!
Panama declares U.S. invasion date day of mourning
Obama camp's dirty tricks in Iowa and New Hampshire
Scary article about the Christian-right taking over the Air Force
If you or your Dad had marched w/ Martin L. King would you remember it?
Heh! I'd like to slap your face you I-D-I-O-T-S!
Richardson has promised, he would engage, persuade and seek common ground with the rest of the world
MSNBC is having a KO Special Comments Special!
Reason Magazine's Government Overreach Predictions for 2008
Woman Tasered In Front Of Customers At Best Buy
What stupid Darwinesque stuff have you done that could have led to an expensivie search and rescue?
Chuck Norris sues, says his tears no cancer cure
Some thoughts concerning the suffering of american soldiers.
Accident Victim Mistakenly Declared Dead
Meet H Edward Hanway
Big Philly Coverage of CIGNA's "Problem"
*sobs* Circuit City chief is 'very dissatisfied' *uncontrollable crying*
VICTORY - CIGNA Agrees to Liver Transplant
What is up with these mean spirited Hillary Supporters? ( Joe Wilson)
Looks Like That "Flu" Really Kicked Rudy's Ass ---pix--->>>
Media Matters names "Misinformation of the Year"
"Shock Doctrine" Applied to Autistic and Retarded Kids
Having a thread locked is not bad.
Turning online popularity into real world votes: how Dennis Kucinich can win
I think I spotted a fatality occur at the NO protest. Video, please watch.
Must see Katherine Harris Video
"Will Tasers Ever Be Outlawed?" They Should Be
So, I was leaving Best Buy yesterday...
Obama Best Fighter, '04 Lack of Words Defines Edwards
Help the homeless with Xmas gift packages
What if your life depended on it ?
Hunting Shops and Gun Dealers are Having a Bad Year
Congress removes funds to support the * plan to allow Mexican truck drivers across our borders
Wolf Boy Found In Russian Woods, Escapes Moscow Clinic
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Lawyers Stepping Up
So, I'm baking Christmas cookies when Barack calls...
What Are You Eating?
All DU'ers Need to Read THIS...the WHOLE THING...Print It...or Bookmark It.....
The Holidays are Here & We're Still at War
Chimpy's war on children continues - Medicaid "New Rules"
Trying my hand at caricatures
Annoying Christmas Bragging Letters
Guess who's birthday is December 22nd?
I'm giving chickens, rabbits and sheep to my sisters and brothers this year.
Please help stop the Democratic Party from nominating another loser candidate!!!
U.S. news media has become a threat to the Republic-By Robert Parry
A Hopi Elder Speaks
Just a little note about serperation of church and state(read)
What do you want for Christmas? I honestly don't have a great want.
Colbert and Stewart to go back on air despite writers' strike
I have an idea about how we can all help fix some of the damage that has been done...
So, I'm listening to Tweety tell us that Giuliani's Tryst-Gate was completely bogus
Are we turning into a bunch of Nazis?
Had Bush signed children's heathcare....CIGNA would of approved liver transplant
Carol of the Shills
Cheney Impeachment Gaining Momentum
So, where do you hail from?
I can't picture myself getting out the vote for Hillary
TIME: Q&A With Al Gore
Agents swipe family's life savings while investigating a robbery...
Good Morning! - Morning Headlines
***DUzy Awards for week ending December 21, 2007***
Did I miss the DUzy thread today?
Allowing "Free Will" free reign results in anything but.
They have lied to us.
Book TV Schedule: December 22nd - 26th (with Thom Hartmann!)
Hey shoppers...You're not doing your jobs.
Glenn Greenwald: Reid and company target the True Enemy: "Dodd and his allies"
THE CIA OFFICIAL WHO OVERSAW TORTURE: Cofer Black (At The Pleasure Of The President)
Obama/waa-waa-waa/victim and Hillary/win-win-win/at any cost
Hitler or Clinton?
FYI - Obama on Today and Morning Joe tomorrow morning.
Americans' Anti-Global Turn May Stir Race for President
Candidates who connect to their real selves and deepest motivations win
Romney still red-faced for lying about his father and Martin Luther King,
LA Times(Fri preview): Former Bill Clinton aides question his new role as a 'political attack dog'
Sounds like the LAT is about to unload on the Big Attack Dog
FOX News Poll:: Clinton 49% Obama 20% Edwards 10%
In the Illinois legislature, voting "present" is equivalent to voting "no"
NH POLL: HIllary 32, Obama 32, Edwards 18
Portsmouth Herald Endorses Obama
Fred Kaplan: Remember Iraq? Why the Democrats Aren't Ending the War
Obama Alert!: Obama Coming up on Today Show Shortly in Central Time Zone
Kaine plans to campaign this weekend for Sen. Barack Obama, in SC and Iowa
Obama runs tight campaign ship - - 'an island of tranquility' no matter how chaotic the campaign
Edwards Camp On The AFSCME Flier
Video: David Swanson Opposing Construction of US Military Base in Italy
Bill Clinton comes under fire from some old allies for his harsh treatment of Obama
Is anyone else waiting for the Obama racial slur from the Clintons?
New GWU Battleground Poll: Clinton: 47%, Obama 23%
Romney: It Depends On What The Meaning Of "Saw" Is
Whose supporters are most likely to do for the Repug nominee what Nader supporters did for Bush?
DEFINING MOMENTS - John Edwards
See what happened when Bob Barker retired?
Don't you love how DUers tell us how mean the GOP will be to Obama, when they hate Hillary more
Impressions from being in Iowa in 2004 for the Caucus
Class distinction as viewed in Red Nation
Biden says CIA right on Iran's activities
Two Republican Governors are mad as hell at the administration
E.J. Dionne: How Huckabee scares the GOP
Looks like a lot of Oprah fans are not happy with her endorsing Obama
Is the way a campaign spends or wastes money an issue in an election?
Watch Carefully: We are about to witness the imploding of the Reagan Coalition
After a primary season of mudslinging, will Dem voters still be able to unite around a nominee?
You are a Senator. A poison pill piece of legislation was added to your Clean Air Bill
The Daily Iowan Endorses Senator Barack Obama
Read entire sermon by Huckabee here! Says lying in politics is OK.
Come on DEMOCRATS we have to stick together to elect a Dem.
Ron Paul GOP Spoiler?
Romney Caught In New Fibs
Keene Sentinel Endorses Hillary
Michelle Obama shares husband's vision of future
Due to a budget crisis in California ..
Obama hits Clinton on electability
Edwards Statement on Clinton Accepting His Challenge to Raise the Minimum Wage to $9.50 an Hour
Has the new poll from N.H. been posted yet from today?
McCain, Edwards Move Up Fast in New Hampshire
Daily Iowan endorses Senator John McCain!! Oh, and that Obama guy too.
Anyone listening to Stephanie Miller this morning? 12/21/07?
Kucinich's brother dies
Of Republicans, Divine Smiting, and Disoriented Queens of Mean
NH's Keene Sentinel Endorses Hillary
Obama's record in the Illinois Senate.
The big money in the repuke party doesn't come from fundy zip codes
Truth in Avatars
Edwards Statement on New Orleans City Council Vote to Approve Demolition of Public Housing
Schwarzenegger: California will sue federal government
Would Huckabee encourage parole for Susan Atkins?
Imitation the sincerest form of flattery: Obama follows Hillary's lead again on websites
John Edwards, Message to HUD, FROM NINE DAYS AGO
How long does the Iowa caucus last?
Obama Camp Registers Anti-Clinton Web Sites
At least in IL Obama voted present. He doesn't even bother to vote in the Senate.
Huckabee or Clinton?
Are there any members of Congress who refuse health insurance coverage provided by taxpayers?
Four Freedoms Endorses John Edwards
Rasmussen daily graph for 12/21/07 - Clinton up 1, Obama down 3, Edwards down 2
Let's make sure we enjoy the holidays despite all the political storms
Gov. Bill Richardson Misquotes Hillary, Launches False Attack
Clinton Campaign Announces Tennessee Steering Committee
Obama fans, why not Edwards?
White House bashes earmarks, but doesn't mention haul made by senior Republicans
On the issues that matter: It's Hillary Clinton
Obama: He's just not ready for prime-time
Richardson: Hillary Is Flip-Flopping On Iraq
McKinney Supporters Blaming Jews (August 8, 2006)
The Daily Iowan Endorses Obama!
Biden says CIA right on Iran's activities
New Insider Advantage Poll out of Georgia: Obama 33%, Clinton 31%, John Edwards 16%
Condi comments on Huckabee's comments by saying "Look, I don't comment on other people's comments"
This kind of crap is condescending: Clinton's Iowa scratch and win ploy:
Obama and Hillary tied in NH!
By the numbers, Clinton wins the labor battle
how many times have DUers suggested Congressmen vote "Present"
A Wrinkle In Hillary's Campaign
Given the recent 'Karl Rove' tactics by the Clintons & Penn, anyone else scared about Voter Fraud?
The Grinch who stole California's emission standards - from Barbara Boxer
Dr. Iyanla Vanzant Endorses Clinton for President
AP: Biden pushes for 3rd in Iowa caucuses
TPM: Poll: Obama More Electable Than Hillary AND Edwards
How would YOUR Candidate's Healthcare Plan have helped Nataline?
Eat Your Heart Out, Paris Hilton
I propose a 36 hour truce
A true story about the separation of church and state.
SUSA comes out with 7 general election polls: Dems strong in VA and KY, and McCain solid
Iowa Independent: "Edwards and Obama Top Democratic Power Rankings"
John Edwards Four Trials is partially available online
Why hasn't Obama held a meeting of the Foreign Relations subcommittee he chairs?
Former Lieutenant Governor Jo Ann Zimmerman Joins Iowa Women Elected Officials in Endorsing Hillary
Taking on Wall Street
I'm Undecided. I'll Probably Decide When I Go To The Booth In February
Given the 'Karl Rove' tactics by Obamanation, anyone else scared about Voter Fraud?
Dr. Iyanla Vanzant Endorses Clinton for President
Boston Herald Endorses Only McCain, no Democratic endorsement
Hillary introduces minimum wage legislation
EPROM Chips Fed-Exed from CA Secretary of State Turn Up Missing in San Diego
This is how Democrats can win a National Election
"Send Christmas cards to thank President Bush"
Where did you get most of your foreign policy experience?
Bloomberg's Run Would Enable Election Theft. It'd Give Cover Necessary For GOP To Steal 08.
Chris Matthews on Hillary Clinton and Rudy Giuliani
Michael Bloomberg is not electable.
Hillary advisers say "internal tracking polls show that Mr. Edwards is best positioned to win the
I finally met a real-life Obama supporter today!
Clinton Makes Himself the Story
Biden working on 3rd place in Iowa
Who in the world thinks Bloomberg would take ANY votes from a Republican nominee?
Friends of the Earth Action: New Iowa ad campaign praises John Edwards' pledge to fight
CNN: Hillary's Campaign Using "Hit and Run" Tactics
Is RealClearPolitics a Right Wing Website?
Clinton Representative not helping the camp on Hardball
Clinton camp letter to supporters re: campaign tactics
Obama: "I talk to Al Gore about every three weeks"
LOL.. Matthews is just killing this Romney-bot
I am absolutely delighted the media is beginning to report on "present" votes
Tancredo drops out!
"Unionists Slam "Hypocritical" Leaders for Anti-Obama Mailer"
Clinton Drawing Harsher Scrutiny Than Obama
You can't have it both ways.
Can we clear up this myth once and for all?
LAT: Change in tone may have hurt Edwards in Iowa
Actor Morgan Freeman endorses Obama; says he can offer inspirational leadership like JFK, RFK
One last bit of wisdom before I sign off till the 26th
Sorry..posted in the wrong place...
Top candidates to be invited to 'Super Tuesday' presidential debates in California
Which is worse? Voting 'present' on controversial votes OR taking a stand?
Poll: Which is worse? Voting 'present' for 3% of your votes OR voting 'Yes' for the Iraq War
"A handful of magic beans" - KO's special comment
I just watched Chris Matthews take on Romney's spokesperson,
Which Hillary YouTube videos should I look at?
Which candidates will fight to count all our votes if we have another Ohio 2004 situation?
I think Kucinich may do better than people think in Iowa
'Long Shot' Kucinich Buries Democratic Rivals in Nationwide Poll Among Independent Voters
when will the Dems primary field start shrinking?
Voters Seek Electable Candidate, But Remember Kerry In 2004?
Hillary conjures fog to thwart Obama bus tour in Iowa
Edwards is the ONLY one to beat McCain in the polls...Obama, Clinton both lose
"The Betrayal of the Democrats" coming up on KO's Countdown
NYT, pg1: Personal Touch for Richardson in Envoy Role
Would Strom Thurmond have made a good president?
Clinton says wife is "a world-class genius in making positive changes in other people's lives"
Biden addresses need comprehensive policy to preserve family farms
I'm starting to think McCain may be the sleeper candidate on the Republican side.
As the year draws to a close, and the end of the primary nears, a note:
I think there's a big intangible this cycle: The repub party is a tarnished brand
Pro-Clinton Group Disguising Its Attack on Obama (falsely implicating Edwards)
Photos: Barack Obama campaigning today in Washington, Iowa
AMERICANS AIM to shake up Washington in 2008.
NY Times says Hillary may throw her supporters to Edwards to prevent Obama from winning
I'm an Edwards fan, but this NYT article on Obama made me think.
Now attacking Obama, why did the Pro-Clinton AFSCME Pres. denounce healthcare mandates in April?
WP, Eugene Robinson: A Problem Like Bill
Taking a slight break from Christmas shopping...
Big endorsement for Romney
Iowa newspaper endorses Obama: "We've seen the Clinton parade and want a break"
Do politicians become more corrupt the longer they are in politics?
Edwards outlines vision to ensure a safer, more prosperous future for Americas children
Ron Paul Photos hobbnobbing with Stormfront Nazi owners
Eventually, that Fat Lady IS Definitely Gonna Sing!
Beware the HAM this holiday season.
The Anonymous Liberal: Obama For President
Is Edwards the favorite to win in Iowa?
John Edwards For President!
One-Man Gridlock: Meet Tom Coburn, Senate's 'Dr. No'
you know the drill
Unionists Slam "Hypocritical" Leaders for Anti-Obama Mailer
SO>>>when does the official noms come where we know who we will be voting for
The logic behind Hillary giving out free mugs in the scratch and win game is very shrewd
Clinton isn't the 'genius', Edwards isn't the 'energizer bunny', and Obama
Obama's under attack for dodging tough issues by voting "Present" instead of Yes on No.
Obama to Hillary: "Bill Clinton's advisers prefer me."
The horror! rethugs like Clinton, too?
Who the Republicans want to run against, in order. (Top Tier)
Hagel: Giuliani and Hillary "recklessly irresponsible"
Biden discusses need to rebuild America's economic strength
Obama claims more former Clinton foreign policy advisor support than Hillary - gets busted by the AP
"Biden is the best qualified candidate"
Greenspan goes after Edwards.
"At risk of alienating diehard Democrats, Obama praises Arnold Schwarzenegger"
America Mood: WSJ/NBC News Poll
Edwards has been challenging candidates to raise minimum wage, and Hillary's just NOW on board?
If splinterism did not work in 2000, why would it work in 2008?
Okay...It's the General Election...Time for the Debates
Politics of Hope is "a tactic...of subverting and breaking the unified conservative power structure"
"Present" = "No"
The Obama campaign has 456,904 donors.
The Nation magazine endorses.....
Hillary Aides Ordered to Lower Iowa Expectations
Brand new Hillary TV ad challenges Obama and Edwards on experience
FAIR Action Alert: USA Today Squeezes Edwards Out of Race
FDR-Obama Cagle Cartoon
John Edwards: A Lifetime of Fighting for People
Poll Average on RealClearPolitics shows Clinton back up in Iowa...
McCain is surging. He's going to likely be the Republican nominee. You think Hillary can beat him?
John Edwards' Reproductive Health Questionnaire
New Zogby Poll: Obama Leads Top GOP by good margins....Huck, Guilani, and McCain all beating Hillary
Huckabee: Smarter than a Second Grader? (NYT anecdote)
A little reality check on the new Anti-Clinton and Anti-Obama websites
Iowa: Where Things Stand (excellent review of Iowa polling & polling issues)
I finally crossed the Rubicon last night and contributed to Edwards
How to vote in the primaries and not be an idiot
Time's Mark Halperin: What John Edwards has going for him in Iowa
Obama's important trip to Russia, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan with Lugar on nuclear proliferation
Washington Blade Endorses Hillary Clinton Uh oh.
Stay-at-home' Barack Obama comes under fire for a lack of foreign experience
Joe Conason, Salon - Why conservatives love Barack Obama
Getting To Know Hillary's Defensive Side
On the issue of Iraq, which is more important at the present time?
Do a Progressive Democrat really want an endorsement from the Washington Blade?
Bill Clinton under fire for treatment of Obama; Panetta: He needs to keep an eye on history
Earth to Obama - Unions MADE this Party
Wait out the clock or impeachment hearings?
Joe Wilson - The Real Hillary I Know and the Unreal Obama
Here's a short list of reasons why most Democrats will think twice about supporting Obama
Joe Wilson on Obama's "intuitive sense".."no different from Bush's 'instincts' and 'gut feeling'..."
Don't Forget Bernie Ward!
My heart belongs to Dennis, my vote is going to John Edwards.
Why I'm not supporting Hillary Clinton
Two important votes last week went against the majority of the party.
Edwards Ascendent
Thoughts on Barack Obama: a parable about racism and homophobia
What do YOU Want for Christmas - 2010?
Presidential candidates take over Iowa airwaves
Is John Edwards the Energizer Bunny of 2008?


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What does it mean to be a Chinese American?
Would you like to discover more about who you are?
We offer you an opportunity to search for the roots that link you to the past and place you in the present; to journey back to ancestral beginnings, to the land and into the lives of the individuals who created your heritage and influenced you at this point in your life.
The Chinese Culture Center's "In Search of Roots" Program involves a yearlong commitment on researching one's Chinese American family history and genealogy. After exploring their Chinese roots in America, participants will explore their roots in China through visiting their maternal or paternal ancestral villages in the Pearl River Delta region of Guangdong Province. The program culminates in a Chinese New Year exhibition of the interns' research at the Chinese Culture Center in San Francisco, where participants share what they have learned with family, friends, and community.
In Search of Roots is generously supported by Cathay Pacific Airlines and is sponsored by Chinese Historical Society of America and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office in Guangdong Province of the People's Republic of China. The In Search of Roots Village Database was created in part by generous funding from the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
Related Essay and Media Coverage:
- "In Search of Roots" Program: Constructing Identity Through Family History Research and A Journey to Ancestral Land, by Albert Cheng and Him Mark Lai
- Young Americans find roots in China – S.F. program offers history and genealogy, helps locate relatives by Olivia Wu, Chronicle Staff Writer, published on Sunday, February 18, 2007
- One man's search for past shaped program – Group leader sought his Chinese roots, found his purpose
by Olivia Wu, Sunday, February 18, 2007
The In Search of Roots Program features:
• Workshop: hands-on research equips participant with technique of discovering and recording one's family history and genealogy.
• Seminar: history of Chinese in America, historical development of China and Guangdong Province.
• Guided visits: Angel Island Immigration Station and U.S. National Archives.
• Two-week journey: accompanied by a counselor to participants' villages from where their ancestors emigrated.
• Community service: project volunteer work with Chinese Culture Foundation, Chinese Historical Society of America and/or other approved community organizations.
• Networking: explore your Chinese heritage with other young Chinese American and network with those who have completed the program.
In Search of Roots 2012 coverage on KTVU
Highlights from In Search of Roots (Courtesy of Gilbert Lee):


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PHOTOS: Florida's rejected license plates aren't always offensive
TAMPA, Florida - The man accused of tricking his pregnant girlfriend into taking an abortion pill was in federal court Wednesday for a bond hearing.
John Welden has remained in jail since his arrest last month. It is now in a judge's hands whether Welden will be given bond or not. It's unclear when the judge will make a decision.
The courtroom was packed for the hearing. Dozens of Welden's family and friends showed up to support him. The alleged victim, Remee Lee, along with her family and attorneys were also at the hearing, although no one from that group spoke.
Prosecutors argued the 28-year-old should remain behind bars, and that he is a danger to the community. They also played recorded jail conversations in which they claim Welden was trying to keep family members and friends from talking to the FBI.
In one conversation that was played, he told a person believed to be his brother, "I need you to call Tara and if the FBI calls her, just tell her she can tell them to (blank) themselves."
Prosecutors also claim Welden is a flight risk.
Welden is being charged with tampering with a consumer product that resulted in serious bodily injury and intentionally causing the death of an unborn child in utero - the Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004. Federal prosecutors said Welden forged the signature of his physician father to get the pills. He then allegedly switched the label to make it look like a bottle of antibiotics.
Welden's defense attorney argued his client has strong ties to the community and is not a flight risk or a threat.
"People raised their hand and said that they were willing to vouch and sign property assuring this young man will come back to court as ordered by a judge, if the judge sees fit to release him," said Welden's attorney, Todd Foster, after the hearing.
One option Foster asker for was house arrest.
Welden's defense team also touched on what appears to be part of the defense, that there is no way in this situation the one pill could have caused an abortion.
"I think the judge will do the fair thing and the right thing. I think we presented the evidence we thought was appropriate," said Foster.
The judge is now weighing the options, but he did say in court "Any defendant would be a fool not to run" in regards to Welden possibly taking off.
Welden could possibly face a life sentence.


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"[The game stood at 8-0 when the bullpen took over in the seventh inning.] I don't discount the score, ... When Izzy had to make a pitch, he made the pitch. At the end of the game, we were shaking hands."
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"If we can get outs in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings, we'll be fine. We're going to score some runs. We've got plenty of starters. But we've got to hold the fort down after the starter goes out."
"We've been outscored in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings maybe 100-2, it seems like. And when we get behind like that, it's tough. The hitters have to change their approach, the pitchers on the other team get to play around up there. I mean, they don't have to go right at you."
"When I came out in the seventh, I saw that we still hadn't given up a hit. That's when I got a little nervous. That's the first point I thought this could be a no-hitter."
"I started out with a tank when I was in seventh grade. I was 12 or 13. I have 20 tanks now and two ponds, one indoor and one outdoor."
"I wish I had a picture of Mike when he was in seventh grade. You wouldn't think a kid could improve as much as he has in the last five years. This all came down to one thing -- hard work."
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another great idea from collegehumor XD
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another great idea from collegehumor XD
Haha, IKEA. Good one! =)
An assembly manual for a Lightsaber, if it was manufactured by Ikea. Follow the link below for other examples such as Djiloriann (DeLorean), Dindasür (Dinosaur) and Tjardiis (TARDIS).
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Richard Armstrong – Best of 'Doctor Who' 50th Anniversary Ballot
Richard Armstrong
First saw the TV movie in 1996, watched that and the Peter Cushing movies repeatedly. Then watched the relaunch from the beginning in 2005.
Favorite monster, villain or creature
1. The Ood
2. The Daleks
3. The Weeping Angels
4. The Silence
5. The Sontarans
Favorite episodes
1. The Pandorica Opens/The Big Bang
It had so many great moments, the greatest being the Doctor becoming what River had predicted years before; the most fearsome being in the universe. Without any weapons, he's able to talk down a whole fleet of alien ships, and then his enemies lock him up because of how dangerous he's become. The Rory/Amy story is also great, I loved Rory's devotion in waiting around for two thousand years. And the Doctor dances at the end.
2. The Eleventh Hour
3. Human Nature/The Family of Blood
4. The Girl in the Fireplace
5. Vincent and the Doctor
Favorite companions
1. Donna Noble
She was the right match for the right Doctor at the right time. Donna was just what the Tenth Doctor needed at that point in time, and they were a great combination. Plus she went though a lot of character development.
2. Amy Pond
3. Jack Harkness
4. Rory Williams
5. River Song
Favorite Doctors
1. Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith)
Because Matt Smith managed to portray him as a wise old man, and a youthful, exuberant one. He was totally different to the Tenth Doctor, and wasn't as brooding or melancholy about his past actions.
2. Tenth Doctor (David Tennant)
3. Third Doctor (Jon Pertwee)
4. Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker)
5. Seventh Doctor (Sylvester McCoy)
Favorite TARDIS set
Series 7
Saddest moment in Doctor Who history
Amy Pond's goodbye
Greatest Doctor Who opening sequence ever
Series 7
Greatest Doctor Who writer ever
Russell T. Davies
Why Doctor Who endures
Constantly reinventing itself, while retaining the elements that make it great.
Greatest Doctor's costume
The Tenth's. Doesn't get better than Janis Joplins coat, Converse sneakers and a cool suit.
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After you have been riding in the rain or suboptimal road conditions, you will notice a sound of metal on metal when you brake. Generally this is from grit picked up by the pads. Over time, this additional abrasion can accelerate wearing down of the rim metal itself.
To clean pads, pick out the larger pieces of foreign material with an awl, penknife or the tip of a small screwdriver. While you are at it, check the grooves on the pad. If it has been a few years, consider replacing pads if they have hardened with age.
A smooth rim will also improve braking performance. But you don't want to go overboard and remove the metal itself. A Scotch-Brite pad works well for this purpose. It's a gentle abrasive that won't remove material from the rim but will take off rubber deposits to ensure optimum braking.
To check for maintenance status remove the wheels from the bike. Turn the axles slowly with your fingers - you will feel a slight but smooth hydraulic resistance. If an axle either turns roughly or spins freely with no resistance, you need to do some maintenance. Roughness can indicate damaged bearings, too little resistance means the lubrication is gone, usually because it's been washed out by lots of rainy rides or improper bike-cleaning techniques (using high-pressure sprayers or getting solvent into the bearings).
Rear hubs are a bit more complicated to handle, front hubs are more user friendly. It does help to have the right tools. To regrease a hub, pull off the dust caps or pry them out by carefully wedging an X-Acto blade between each cap and hub. You'll see the plastic seals covering the bearings. Lift these by slipping the blade beneath, being very careful not to bend the seals.
Once you see the bearings, you can add grease if they're just dry, or take the extra step of cleaning them with solvent, drying them, and repacking them if they're gritty. The seals will pop back into place with gentle hand pressure.
Think about it, if you are considering low-spoke-count wheels, they almost never list the weight of the rims . Instead, you're told the overall wheel weight, which can be impressively light. So the first step in looking for a new wheel set, is to find out the rim weight.
The down side to lighter wheels are generally the higher cost and the decrease in durability. Aerodynamics play into this as well, but the bottom line question is where do you spend your dollars - light rims or aerodynamic rims. I found a great discussion that analyzes all wheel parameters and....... science says that rim weight is not a very big deal and aerodynamics (especially of the bike and rider) plays a much bigger role in improving performance.
Bottom Line? Losing overall wheel weight is no guarantee that you'll be faster.


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West Side Story is a 1961 American romantic musical drama film directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins. The film is an adaptation of the 1957 Broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was inspired by William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. It stars Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, and George Chakiris, and was photographed by Daniel L. Fapp, A.S.C., in Super Panavision 70.
To Sir, with Love is a 1967 Technicolor British drama film, starring Sidney Poitier, that deals with social and racial issues in an inner-city school. James Clavell directed and wrote the film's screenplay, based on E. R. Braithwaite's semi-autobiographical novel To Sir, With Love (1959).
Blood In Blood Out (also known as Bound by Honor) is a 1993 American crime-drama film directed by Taylor Hackford. It follows the intertwining lives of the three Chicano relatives from 1972 to 1984. They start out as members of a street gang in East Los Angeles, and as dramatic incidents occur, their lives and friendships are forever changed. Blood In Blood Out was filmed in 1991 throughout the Spanish-speaking areas of Los Angeles and inside California's San Quentin State Prison.
Shottas is a 2002 Jamaican crime film about two young men who participate in organized crime in Kingston, Jamaica and Miami, Florida. It stars Kymani Marley, Spragga Benz, Paul Campbell and Louie Rankin and was written and directed by Cess Silvera. Despite its low budget, the distribution of an unfinished bootleg made it a cult favourite long before its official limited release in the United States by Triumph Films and Destination Films in 2006.
Friday After Next is a 2002 comedy film directed by Marcus Raboy, starring Ice Cube and Mike Epps. It is the third (and currently final) film in the Friday series, and the sequel to the 2000 film Next Friday. As of January 2014, a fourth film entitled Last Friday was said to be in development hell.
The Warriors is a 1979 American thriller film directed by Walter Hill and based on Sol Yurick's 1965 novel of the same name. In it, a New York City gang must return to their home turf after they are framed for the murder of a respected gang leader. It was released in the United States on February 9, 1979. After reports of vandalism and violence, Paramount temporarily halted their advertising campaign and released theater owners from their obligation to show the film. Despite its initially negative reception, The Warriors has since become a cult film, and it has spawned multiple spinoffs, including video games and a comic book series.
New Jack City is a 1991 American crime thriller action film, based upon an original story and screenplay by Thomas Lee Wright, and directed by Mario Van Peebles in his directorial debut, who also co-stars in the film. The film stars Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, Allen Payne, Chris Rock and Judd Nelson. The film was released in the United States on March 8, 1991.
8 Mile is a 2002 American rap biopic film written by Scott Silver, directed by Curtis Hanson, and stars Eminem, Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy, Michael Shannon and Kim Basinger.
Training Day is a 2001 American crime thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by David Ayer, and starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke. The story follows two LAPD narcotics officers over a 24-hour period in the gang-ridden neighborhoods of the LAPD Rampart Division and South Central Los Angeles.
Saturday Night Fever is a 1977 American dance film directed by John Badham and starring John Travolta as Tony Manero, a young man whose weekends are spent visiting a local Brooklyn discotheque; Karen Lynn Gorney as Stephanie Mangano, his dance partner and eventual friend; and Donna Pescow as Annette, Tony's former dance partner and would-be girlfriend. While in the disco, Tony is the king. His care-free youth and weekend dancing help him to temporarily forget the reality of his life: a dead-end job, clashes with his unsupportive and squabbling parents, racial tensions in the local community, and his associations with a gang of macho friends.
Freedom Writers is a 2007 dramatic film starring: Hilary Swank, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton and Patrick Dempsey.
Good Times is an American sitcom that originally aired from February 8, 1974, until August 1, 1979, on CBS. It was created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans, and developed by Norman Lear, the series' primary executive producer. Good Times is a spin-off of Maude, which is itself a spin-off of All in the Family.
Baby Boy is a 2001 American coming-of-age urban comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by John Singleton. The film follows bicycle mechanic Joseph "Jody" Summers as he lives and learns in his everyday life in the hood of Los Angeles. It represented the film debut of Taraji P. Henson and R&B singer Tyrese Gibson. Baby Boy was filmed in 2000 and released in summer 2001. Gibson and Henson later starred in the film Four Brothers.
Poetic Justice is a 1993 drama/romance film starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur with Regina King and Joe Torry. It was written and directed by John Singleton.
NYPD Blue is an American television police procedural set in New York City, exploring the struggles of the fictional 15th Precinct of Manhattan. Each episode typically intertwined several plots involving an ensemble cast.
Lean on Me is a 1989 dramatized biographical film written by Michael Schiffer, directed by John G. Avildsen and starring Morgan Freeman. Lean on Me is loosely based on the story of Joe Louis Clark, a real life inner city high school principal in Paterson, New Jersey, whose school is at risk of being taken over by the New Jersey state government unless students improve their test scores. This film's title refers to the 1972 Bill Withers song of the same name. Parts of the film, including the elementary school scenes, were filmed in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.
Dirty is a 2005 American crime drama film directed by Chris Fisher. The film stars Cuba Gooding Jr. and Clifton Collins, Jr. The film was released in the United States on November 9, 2005.
Dangerous Minds is a 1995 American drama film directed by John N. Smith, and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer. It is based on the autobiography My Posse Don't Do Homework by retired U.S. Marine LouAnne Johnson, who took up a teaching position at Carlmont High School in Belmont, California, in 1989, where most of her students were African-American and Latino teenagers from East Palo Alto, a poverty stricken, racially segregated, economically deprived city at the opposite end of the school district. Starring Michelle Pfeiffer as Johnson, the film was released to a mixed to mostly negative critical reception, but became a surprise box office success in the summer of 1995, leading to the creation of a short-lived television series.
ATL is a 2006 American drama film, and the feature film directorial debut of music video director Chris Robinson. The screenplay was written by Tina Gordon Chism from an original story by Antwone Fisher, and is loosely based on the experiences of the film's producers Dallas Austin and Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins (of the R&B group TLC) growing up in Atlanta, Georgia (ATL). The film is a coming-of-age tale concerning Rashad, played by Atlanta native and hip hop artist T.I. in his film debut, and his friends in their final year in high school and on the verge of adulthood. The film also stars Antwan Andre Patton, aka Big Boi of the hip hop group OutKast, Evan Ross, Jackie Long, Lauren London, and Mykelti Williamson.
Stand and Deliver is a 1988 American drama film based on the true story of high school math teacher Jaime Escalante. Edward James Olmos portrayed Escalante in the film and received a nomination for Best Actor at the 61st Academy Awards. The film was added to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress in 2011.
Akeelah and the Bee is a 2006 American drama film written and directed by Doug Atchison. It tells the story of Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer), an 11-year-old girl who participates in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, her mother (Angela Bassett), her schoolmates, and her coach, Dr. Joshua Larabee (Laurence Fishburne). The cast also features Curtis Armstrong, J.R. Villareal, Sean Michael Afable, Erica Hubbard, Lee Thompson Young, Julito McCullum, Sahara Garey, Eddie Steeples, and Tzi Ma.
Get Rich or Die Tryin ' is a 2005 American hip-hop biopic crime film starring 50 Cent. It is 50 Cent's first film as an actor. It was released on November 9, 2005, and was known as Locked and Loaded during production. Similar to the 2002 Eminem film 8 Mile, which it used as a template, the film is loosely based on 50 Cent's own life. It was directed by 6-time Academy Award-nominee Jim Sheridan.
Crooklyn is a 1994 semi-autobiographical film co-written and directed by Spike Lee. The film takes place in Brooklyn, New York and the neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant during the summer of 1973. Its primary focus is a young girl, Troy (played by Zelda Harris), and her family. Throughout the film, Troy learns life lessons through her four rowdy brothers, her loving but strict mother (Alfre Woodard), and her naive, struggling father (Delroy Lindo).
Set It Off is a 1996 American crime action film directed by F. Gary Gray, and written by Kate Lanier and Takashi Bufford. The film stars Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox and Kimberly Elise (in her theatrical acting debut). It follows four close friends in Los Angeles, California, who decide to plan and execute a bank robbery. They decide to do so for different reasons, although all four want better for themselves and their families. The film became a critical and box office success, grossing over $41 million against a budget of $9 million.
Pride is a 2007 biopic drama feature film released by Lionsgate Entertainment on March 23, 2007. Loosely based upon the true story of Philadelphia swim coach James "Jim" Ellis, Pride stars Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, and Kimberly Elise. The film was directed by Sunu Gonera.


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Naruto vs Braindead 13
Naruto x Vivi
Author's Note
With Halloween so close by I decided to do a series of horror/halloween based stories which I'm sure all of you will like.
Story Start
With each step a creek echoed in his hears. Naruto continued up the worn out steps and up to the door. He placed his hand on the knob, taking a hold of it with a firm grip and began jiggling it. He attempted to twist and open but it was stuck. He jingled it a few more times, exerting force against the thing before the door finally swung up and nearly sent him tumbling over.
He caught himself; his hands firmly placed on his knees and with a soft exhale looked up to greet the proprietor. His mouth dropped slightly upon seeing the woman. Her skin was that of a pale blue skin shade, suggesting if not outright giving away she wasn't human. The midsection of her torso, which thanks to her outfit showed off her midriff was thin while the woman was incredibly busy with hips to match. Her outfit was black, slightly tattered, giving her a bit of a gothic appeal with incredibly long legs that made a great deal of her body. "Why hello there sugah." The woman greeted in a southern drawl. She turned slightly to put away the mirror in her hand to get a glimpse of her behind. She had enough junk in the trunk to break the wheel axels on an 18 wheeler. "I'm Vivi, welcome to my funeral saloon."
"Hello Vivi-san, my name Is Naruto and I…" he began explaining as the woman floated over to him.
"Have a seat sugah." She didn't give him time to finish as she grabbed him by the scruff of her shirt and with ease sent him flying across the room and right into a chair.
Naruto let out a grunt as he took a few seconds to collect himself. That unnatural strength Vivi shown definitely narrowed down her lineage. With her unnatural sex appeal, great strength and southern accent it strongly hinted towards her being a vampire. Oh and the changing into a bat was a pretty big clue too.
"So sweetie, you in a hurry or something?"
"Not really, well besides the indestructible little hunchback that keeps trying to gut me." He groaned.
"You mean Mr. Fritz, oh he's harmless once you get to know him." The woman dismissively remarked. She quickly put on a cobweb style cutting cape on Naruto. Speaking of which, said creature came stumbling in. "Ooh another customer, hang tight sweetie." She cooed as she left Naruto in the chair. Seeing as Naruto was their first, Vivi strongly recommended Fritz try the new coffin her friend Cleo sent her and sent him flying into the coffin.
"Vivi-san I don't need…" he was cut off as she pressed her finger against his lips, her sharp nail threatening to pierce the skin on the bridge of his nose.
"I know just the thing." Vivi rolled the blond over to the mirror. "Seeing as I'm already a little…behind." She remarked with a sway in her movements. "Normally I'm not so forward, but you're kind of cute. Care to join me for a bite?" she suggested. "You look like my type?" Naruto though didn't answer, he was too busy staring at Vivi's none reflection in the mirror. Being aware that someone is a vampire and dealing with them were two different things. Especially if one hadn't dealt with Vampires in the past. "Though I suppose that'll come later, how about a shave, or a manicure?"
Naruto continued dodging Vivi's games. The midnight blue with white skunk striped vampire didn't seem all that malicious. By the time it was over Vivi was rather stumped. No one had ever survived one of her treatments besides another Saint's member. "How much do I owe you?" Naruto asked as he began walking forward, taking his attention off Vivi as he riffled through her wallet.
"I say Lunch should about cover it." She answered with a coy smile. The blond was rather slippery, so it was time to drop the pretenses. Her eyes glowed red as she shot forward, her fangs bearing as she aimed for Naruto's neck. The blond proved faster than she expected as he maneuvered out of the way and tripped her, resulting in her landing in one of her own chairs and trapping her.
Her chairs were designed so they would automatically lock prey in place when a certain amount of force was registered. "Ooh, Mr. Naruto, I didn't think you were that kind of man." She cooed. "What do you plan on doing too little oh me?" she put on an act of innocence, trying to completely disregard her attempt to drain him dry earlier.
"Nice try miss vamp. I wonder how many people met their end in this little shop of yours."
"How else would I maintain my girlish figure?" She argued, flashing the blond a pitiful look. "Do you have any idea how difficult it is for me to maintain a steady food supply? I am on the verge of starving."
Naruto contemplated her words for about a minute. No matter how much of a bad idea this was, he couldn't condemn someone to starve to death. "If I let you have some of my blood, will that leave you content?"
"Why of course sugah." Vivi couldn't believe her luck. Humans could be quite gullible sometimes. She immediately freed herself from a prison by changing into a bat, and changing back to her natural state. In the same amount of time Naruto used a kunai to on his arm where Vivi could feed. Ruled by her hunger, Vivi immediately sunk her teeth where the crimson fluid seeped. The cooper taste of fresh, none pre-modem blood was quite luxurious.
Vivi moaned, the texture and sensation was unlike anything she ever stated. This blood was quite powerful and it rejuvenated her. She could not drain this man dry, not with blood like this. Her thighs began rubbing together as she continued to feed for half a minute. Once that timed passed Naruto pulled his arm away from her. As the blood coursed through her something awakened within Vivi that she thought had long since died decades ago. Desire. If this blond was as half as a great of a lover as his blood then she definitely found herself a keeper.


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An artist's rendering of Miracle City Towne Centre in Titusville.
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The market has spoken on redevelopment of the Miracle City Mall for the first time since government made it a priority.
The market said, "With government's help, I now see enough customers and potential profit in Titusville to take a big risk there."
It said, "I'm ready to invest 10 times more than our taxpayer subsidy to replace your Space Age eyesore with new stores, restaurants and medical offices."
For now, the market includes AG Development Group of Tampa and builder Exxcel Project Management of Ohio, which secured agreements from enough likely tenants to buy the vacant property Tuesday for $6 million. It also includes the five companies that have committed or signed letters of intent to move in. And it includes the potential customers in North Brevard who showed up in those companies' private market research.
The developers will privately invest about $60 million to build Miracle City Towne Centre and will shoot for 10 tenants, FLORIDA TODAY reports. Among those, Parrish Medical Center has committed to leasing 27,500 square feet for medical offices.
That's a nice burst of market activity, leading to more local spending and entrepreneurship, in a corner of Brevard that suffers from a lack of it.
Economic groundwork
Granted, the market cannot promise business success - and didn't do so Tuesday.
But the market would not have acted at that location if not for some activism by county commissioners, the city of Titusville and other stakeholders in North Brevard.
In other words, government and its taxpayers have become important players in the market itself. Among the economic influences:
? Economic Zone. The North Brevard community redevelopment agency will grant $6.5 million in property tax revenue to developers to offset costs of demolition, parking requirements and sidewalks.
? Approvals. AG Development and Exxcel should get permits in days, not months, since Brevard and local cities, including Titusville, adopted systems known as Simplified, Nimble and Accelerated Permitting.
? Tax climate. Florida has the fifth lowest overall tax burden for all business - and the lowest of any large or eastern state, according to the Tax Foundation.
? Health Care. The public Board of Parrish Medical Center committed to serve as an anchor for the Miracle City center. Health care was the one sector that continued to grow during the recession, aided by the steady flow of Medicare dollars.
? NASA. About 9,000 people continue to work at Kennedy Space Center, right across the river.
? Robin Fisher. The county commissioner from Titusville, a moderate Democrat, crusaded for Miracle City's rebirth, traveling at his own expense to weekend trade shows for mall developers.
Politics vs. economics
Somehow, the loudest public debate is over whether government should get involved at all.
"You have to look at return on investment," Commissioner Andy Anderson of Palm Bay, a conservative yet mainstream Republican, told me. "Over the life of the project, it will generate somewhere between $75 million and $150 million in tax revenue. I invest in the stock market, and I would take that investment any time."
But Commissioner Trudie Infantini, a hero to Brevard libertarians and tea partiers, disagrees.
"If the location is good, private business would do it," she said in a recent interview. "They should have been so successful with all the money that poured into that area ever since we started the space program."
It's a good question.
The market answered it already.
All those space workers and Parrish employees said they wanted nicer shopping that was more fun. Thousands drove 30 miles west to the modern stores and restaurants at Waterford Lakes Town Center off State Road 50 in Orlando.
Retailers at Miracle City responded to customers and cut their losses - long before the space shuttle program shut down. The last store, JC Penney, left the decaying building a year ago.
The landowners, an old Titusville family that doesn't operate malls, all but gave up.
The market, unfettered and unprodded, left central Titusville with an old-timey lunch counter surrounded by run-down storefronts and an ugly parking lot that scared away investors.
Now, with governments helping overcome the biggest roadblocks, the market says it's ready to try business again in Titusville.


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November 27, 2015
UNDATED (AP) - March Madness is in full swing.
Top-seeded Kansas romped to an 85-61 victory over a Portland
State team that was making its first NCAA tournament appearance.
Brandon Rush led the Jayhawks into the second round of the Midwest
Regional with an 18-point performance in Omaha. UNLV and Kent State
are playing for the right to meet Kansas on Saturday.
Michigan State ousted Temple from the tournament with a 72-61
victory in the first round of the South Regional in Denver. Raymar
Morgan led a balanced scoring attack with 15 points. The Spartans
will play the Pittsburgh-Oral Roberts winner on Saturday.
Xavier rallied from an 11-point second-half deficit to pin a
73-61 loss on Georgia. Super-sub Josh Duncan scored 20 points and
Derrick Brown had 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Musketeers, who
play the winner of today's game between Purdue and Baylor the day
after tomorrow.
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Mikesic files for judge
(Editor's note: This story originally appeared on the Wyandotte Daily News website on Sept. 2, 2013.)
Courtney Mikesic, a lifelong Wyandotte County resident, and Democrat, has filed for the District Court judge position currently held by Judge David Boal, who will not be seeking re-election.
Mikesic said that while it may seem early to begin campaigning for the August 2014 election she realizes that it will take a lot of hard work and organization to run in a county-wide election.
Mikesic said it would be a honor and privilege to serve as a District Court judge and follow in the footsteps of her father, retired District Court Judge David Mikesic, who served for over 30 years.
"I saw the impact that my dad had as an elected official and I'd like to make that same impact in the community," she said.
Courtney Mikesic received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, graduating magna cum laude while playing Division I NCAA volleyball on an athletic scholarship. Mikesic earned her Juris Doctor degree from Washburn University School of Law at Washburn University where she was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity.
Mikesic, 34, is licensed to practice law in both Kansas and Missouri, and admitted to practice in both Kansas and Missouri U.S. district courts.
She is currently an associate with the Kramer and Frank, P.C. law firm, where she has worked five years, and does extensive court practice in civil and business litigation in both Kansas and Missouri. She was a former associate with Holbrook and Osborn, P.A. law firm, where she practiced in areas of civil and corporate litigation specializing in insurance and medical malpractice defense litigation.
One of her first jobs in her law career was as an intern with the Wyandotte County district attorney's office, where she handled misdemeanor cases.
Mikesic has been a member of the Kansas and Missouri Bar Associations, Wyandotte and Johnson County Bar Associations, American Health Care Lawyers Association, and the Kansas City Society of Hospital Attorneys.
Courtney Mikesic concentrates her practice in general litigation, business litigation and creditor's rights. Her practice is concentrated in the state and federal courts of Kansas and Missouri.
A Wyandotte County native, Mikesic graduated from Christ the King School, Bishop Ward High School and Kansas City Kansas Community College before going to Long Island University on a volleyball athletic scholarship. She also played volleyball at KCKCC for two years on an athletic scholarship.
"The schools here in Wyandotte County have really given me a great upbringing, helped me in academics, provided an education and helped me succeed," she said. "That's why it's so important for me as a lifelong resident of Wyandotte County to be able to give back something to the community that's given me so much."
Mikesic volunteers in many local civic organizations and is a board member of the Leavenworth Road Association of Wyandotte County. Courtney Mikesic is married to Jeff Stoppel.


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David Buehler admits he got off to a shaky start in this training camp but came to believe in recent days he was rounding into form.
Now, he's suffered another setback in his quest to remain the Cowboys kicker.
An MRI confirmed that Buehler has a hip strain. He will miss Sunday's preseason game, clearing the field for rookie Dan Bailey to handle all of the kicking chores against San Diego.
"I'm doing everything I can to get back on the field," Buehler said before Thursday's MRI.
Buehler hurt the hip on his third kickoff during Monday's practice. He kicked off twice more after that, which he concedes "probably wasn't a good idea," but he thought the injury wasn't serious and wanted to fight through it.