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So tomorrow will make the third anniversary since my step-son Robert was killed in an accident. It is already a hard month, but tomorrow is going to be especially hard. My husband and other 3 kids have really had a hard time with his loss, and... Read more
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Well, it's been quite a while since I have been here, and since then my life has turned upside down. I am going through struggles that I never imagines I would be going through. But I am fighting, I am learning that I am stronger than I have ... Read more
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Well for the past few weeks I have been dealing with an unexplained lump in my groin area that has caused me to slow way down on my activities. Last Friday I went in and had a minor surgical procedure to remove the lump. Well needless to say, ... Read more
Monday, April 20, 2015
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So my husband surprised me with a weekend in Door County for our 18th wedding anniversary. Two days and two nights in our very own cabin by the lake! Read more
Thursday, February 26, 2015
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I have been doing so good the past 6 weeks, and am really enjoying getting up early and riding my exercise bike. I feel so amazing when I'm done! Unfortunately I have health issues that sometimes decide to take control of my life.
Well ye... Read more
Monday, February 09, 2015
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I can't believe that today marks 6 weeks since I began my journey. So much has changed in in these past weeks, and I am amazed at how much stronger I am than I have given myself credit for. I never imagined that I could ride 262 miles in a lit... Read more
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I had such a great week last week. I rode 49 miles on the exercise bike, ate healthier, and ate less. I was feeling so good! And then the weekend came.
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Monday, January 19, 2015
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As I sit here writing this, I am dripping with sweat. My hair is sticking to my forehead, my shirt is sticking to my back, and I feel AMAZING! I never imagined that I would find being sweaty something to be excited about, but I guess I was wro... Read more
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Before her death in the Fort Hood massacre, SSG Amy Krueger had requested quilts for her entire unit. The Camo Quilt Project completed 46 quilts and a Plymouth, WI company had them delivered to Fort Hood before the unit deployed. Here the 467th Medical Detachment, headed by Major Laura Suttinger, is shown holding what they call Amys Quilts. Photo reproduced with permission of The Camo Quilt Project.
Deploy (verb)
While we usually think of the word deploy in military terms, its definitions could also be used to describe the efforts of Wisconsin quilter Linda Wieck and the remarkable undertaking she calls the Camo Quilt Project. Over the past five years, the project has delivered almost 14,000 specially designed quilts made from camouflage fabric to members of the Army, National Guard, Air Force, and Marines.
It all started back in 2006. Linda had quit her job and begun babysitting her grandkids in order to help her children save money. Her son-in-law, Sergeant First Class Todd Richter with the Wisconsin Army National Guard, was getting ready for his first deployment to Iraq.
Knowing that the hot and cumbersome sleeping bags issued by the military took up valuable real estate inside the enlisted person's backpack, Richter asked his mother-in-law, a longtime needlewoman and self-taught quilter, to make him a special quilt that he could use instead. He wanted the quilt to be made from the same camouflage fabric as his uniform.
He wanted it to be small enough (45" x 72") to fit on an army cot, lightweight (with cotton batting), and capable of being rolled up and tied to the outside of his backpack so that there would be room inside for other necessities.
Linda got to work and made the quilt to Richter's specifications. When he arrived in Camp Shelby, Mississippi prior to leaving for Iraq, his fellow soldiers saw his quilt, immediately recognized its benefits, and asked him if his mother-in-law could make one for each of them as well.
Forty-eight quilts later, Linda thought that she was finished. Articles in area newspapers about what she had done, however, stirred up so much interest, that those first quilts turned out to be not the end, but rather the beginning of what has come to be known as the Camo Quilt Project.
The owner of a banquet hall in a community not far from Linda's hometown of Plymouth saw the article and offered to donate his space for a workshop so that Linda could teach others how to make the quilts. She took him up on his offer, and the workshop proved so popular that it wasn't long before other workshops were scheduled.
The Camo Quilt Project became an official project of the Franklin American Legion Post 387 in Plymouth. People who learned how to make the camo quilts from Linda taught others. Meanwhile, as word of the quilts spread among deployed soldiers, airmen, and marines, requests for them increased. Demand and supply continued to grow.
As the project kept on expanding, more and more people got involved. The Lutheran Women's Missionary League adopted camo quilts as one of its Human Care Projects. A local business in Plymouth, Glacier Transit and Storage, donated one of its warehouse buildings, including utilities, to the Camo Quilt Project. The facility provided a large, safe, well-lit space for volunteers to work. "The warehouse has made such a difference for the project," said Linda. "It includes a loading dock and we have access to a forklift and a winch, which we use when 400-yard bolts of fabric are delivered."
Linda orders American-made camouflage fabrics, which are different for the various branches of service, from a supplier in North Carolina that gets them directly from the mills. The fabrics are seconds that have been rejected by the military for various reasons, so Linda can get them at a reasonable price. They are delivered by truck on pallets that can contain up to 2500 yards.
Linda estimates that each quilt costs about $25 to produce, although all materials and labor are donated. "People really want to do something to help our military, but most of the time they don't know what to do," she said. "The Camo Quilt Project has jobs for everybody. We have volunteers of all ages, from kids to senior citizens, and both men and women. Men usually do most of the cutting, trimming, and inspection, while women do most of the sewing. Elementary and middle school students make cards to accompany the quilts, and we have a Boy Scout troop that helps us clean up. Several quilting clubs and the Sheboygan County Quilters Guild do a lot. In fact, the whole community has gotten involved."
If you would like to learn more about the Camo Quilt Project or make a donation to the effort, contact the group via its website: http://camoquiltproject.blogspot.com
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Chile Relleno by FutureChefHakuWatch
©2012-2016 FutureChefHaku
Made a fried chile relleno with a mix Monterrey Jack cheese and beef tinga. Battered it in a similar batter as my fish taco batter (with the inclusion of oregano and the exception of lime) and made a savory tomato sauce with tomato, onion, and garlic, with a little chicken stock, and a bay leaf. Fished out the bay leaf, pureed the sauce, added the bay leaf back in there, and let it cook for a while.
Served the chile on top of the tomato sauce with a little lettuce, some avocado, cream, and queso cotija.
Served the chile on top of the tomato sauce with a little lettuce, some avocado, cream, and queso cotija.
Qué bueno tiene que estar. Y encima con queso Monterrey .
A mi madre le gustan usar queso fresco, y aunque sale bien, prefiero usar un queso que se derrita.
Para rellenos, me gsta mucho más un buen queso que se derita bien, como los de barra de nata .
Extraño el queso Oaxaca. Es un queso parecido al mozzarella animator, pero tiene un sabor mas intenso, y se ferrite mejor. De los pocos quesos que he probado con chiles rellenos es mi favorito.
Mmm... this looks uber yummers!!!
It was. It just wasn't a spicy poblano pepper. I mean, they're not really spicy anyway, but there is a little bit of heat in them sometimes. The beef tinga invite helped (tinga is shredded meat, in this case beef, added to onions cooked in butter until they're soft and translucent, with a tomato sauce with chipotle in it)
Anyway, thanks!
Anyway, thanks!
You're welcome. It's hard for me to find different beautiful chilies like that back home. And Mexican restaurants aren't that authentic, too.
Thanks for sharing this lovely food pic. I love it!
Thanks for sharing this lovely food pic. I love it!


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The Miss Las Vegas' Outstanding Teen Pageant was held on Sunday March 27 at the West Las Vegas High School Cafeteria.
Kayla Gonzales was crowned Miss Las Vegas' Outstanding Teen 2011 and Daniela Montoya was named first runner-up. After the pageant it was revealed that Gonzales would be ineligible to compete at the Miss New Mexico's Outstanding Teen Pageant because she is a high school graduate.
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Petition seeks judge's suspension
LAS CRUCES — The New Mexico Judicial Standards Commission is asking the state Supreme Court to suspend a Las Cruces judge while he's being investigated on allegations of bribery.
Commission executive director Randall Roybal says the petition to temporarily suspend state District Judge Mike Murphy was filed Tuesday.
Roybal declined to comment further because of confidentiality rules.
By Sue Major Holmes
The Associated Press
ALBUQUERQUE — Despite strong winds, firefighters are making progress in battling a wildfire that has charred thousands of acres and forced evacuations.
"It's still an active fire, it's still moving along, but it's not getting outside containment lines," state Forestry spokesman Dan Ware said.
The 10,341-acre fire that broke out Sunday was 50 percent contained by Wednesday night even though winds had been gusting to 40 mph during the day.
Health Net, Inc. and the New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Care System opened the Las Vegas VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic located at 624 University Ave., in Las Vegas, on April 1.
THUMBS DOWN! COMMUNITY TRAGEDIES. Two homicides in as many days can really shake up a small town. Joseph H. Hernandez, 45, and Sherry Anne Clancy, 61, were killed in separate incidents only a few days ago. Two men, Richard Vigil, 47, and John Brito, 44, also of Las Vegas, face charges related to Hernandez's death, while Clancy's housemate, 52-year-old Tamara Smith, is charged in her death.
All of these people — the victims as well as the suspects — resided in Las Vegas.
Five years ago I walked into the Optic with my resume in hand, knowing that the last time I wrote for a newspaper was way back in 1973. I worked as a reporter for the Torii Teller, a slick little weekly news magazine covering the Marine Corps Air Station in Iwakuni, Japan.
In the first years of his freighting business, Miguel Romero and his five sons, and other family members, made the long journeys themselves, but soon Don Miguel was able to hire and provide for the many teamsters who would drive his wagons along the Santa Fe Trail.
"We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors; we borrow it from our Children."
— Native American Proverb
As a community member studied the first two panels erected across from the Spic & Span, he asked, where are the animals? Where are the bison, deer and elk? Be assured that the animals will be represented and are as much a part of our history as the people who depended on them for survival.
The midseason roll continues for the Robertson girls' tennis team, and not even the absence of a premier player was enough to derail the Lady Cardinals Wednesday at Bosque Prep in Albuquerque.
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Politics blog + Greater Manchester
Moderates and Corbynites will rush to claim Jim McMahon's victory as their own, but byelections have given parties false signals in the past
Andrew Sparrow and Paul Owen: Regulator says party does not have sufficient support to qualify for 'major party status', but Ukip may have
Posing for a bacon butty shot has become the fastest way for a politician to earn his everyman credentials. So, how did the Ukip leader do?
Politics live with Andrew Sparrow Osborne's speech calling for Manchester to Leeds high-speed rail: Politics live blogAndrew Sparrow's rolling coverage of all the day's political developments as they happen, including George Osborne's speech calling for a Manchester to Leeds high-speed rail line
The Northerner Don't wait for Whitehall - press on with new, northern ways of public service delivery
New think-tank report argues that the 'great cities of the north' have the clout to make changes, following the Manchester model of combined councils
Campaigners have won a significant victory in saving Withington Baths for now, but cuts are still looming in Manchester. Loz Kaye visits a stormy council meeting.
Ann Czernik reports and photographs regularly for the Guardian Northerner on the social challenges facing our three regions as austerity takes its toll. In the last year, she has looked at York's housing crisis, action to defend jobs and teenage binge drinking as well as public reaction to 2012's byelections and police commissioner and local council polls. Here's her calendar with a precis of prospects for the year ahead.
The US turmoil over fiscal matters has a mirror in the crisis approaching the welfare state, argues Dan Silver, as use of UK food banks rises six-fold
Debate over today's Work Programme figures should not forget the outsiders, argues Dan Silver. They are central to employment and poverty issues
Dan Silver welcomes more news of more City Deals for the north - provided they bring innovative systems for genuinely democratic decision-making
Public servants are getting it in the neck from all quarters, particularly over child protection. But we must remember that the work they do is being threatened by ever-spiralling council cuts
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue provides a model of how public services can look ahead and seek prevention, rather than gearing themselves to a largely emergency response. Daniel Silver sees lessons for others.
An urban trailreveals the vigour of the Manchester Female Reformers and the price they paid at the hands of the Yeoman Cavalry. Michael Herbert, who leads the adventure, tells more
The Communist League candidate for Manchester Central's by-election on 15 November, Peter Clifford, puts forward his views
Loz Kaye of the Pirate Party appeals to voters to overcome understandable cynicism and go for the opportunities on their own doorsteps
All-party support among MPs and peers for attempt to remove 'blot on UK's reputation' after Government refusal to act
Investment is welcome in the north, but cross party talks on reviving the regional economy could be far more significant. Ed Jacobs, the Guardian Northerner's political commentator, reflects
Dan Silver previews this week's report on social dislocation and last August's street violence in Salford and Manchester. It draws some lessons different from those of similar exercises in London
Schools, arts, sport and business are all involved, says Andy Worthington, chair of the north west's Olympic steering committee. Even the eggs at McDonald's in the athletes' village come from Penrith
The government is right to press ahead, argues Nick Kingsley of Railway Gazette International, responding to Ed Jacobs' questions in the Guardian Northerner last week
Is High Speed Rail, once the hope of the north, now a runaway train on the road to nowhere? The Guardian Northerner's political commentator Ed Jacobs weighs things up
We're fast running out of options for how we devolve power in England, argues veteran campaigner Kevin Meagher
Lots of pledges of support. Will they be honoured after Thursday's local election and Salford's mayoral poll?
Debate hears both sides of argument – yet do people really understand what they're voting for? Leeds perhaps isn't so sure
Just under two-thirds of those at a meeting called by the university, cathedral, Muslim women's council and JUST West Yorkshire say Yes. But Ratna Lachman warns that disillusion with existing systems is the driver, rather than enthusiasm for the new
All three parties have something to gain and much to lose. The Guardian Northerner's political commentator Ed Jacobs surveys the battlefield and highlights the most interesting contests
In the latest of The Guardian Northerner's series of guest posts from candidates vying for the post of Mayor in Salford on 3 May, Conservative candidate, Coun Karen Garrido sets out her stall.
The Northerner I will cut council tax by half, end councillors' pet projects and hold a 'SalfordGate' inquiry
It's St George's Day and Michael Felse is the English Democrats' choice for directly elected mayor of Salford. He promises a different type of politics, if elected, from his rivals.
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the Lilliput won't turn on on it's own, you'd have to do Coyotes mod or something like...Originally Posted by jusatry
lol - i was wondering about that... seemed like it was too good to be true that such a nice usb audio devices was powered solely by the usb bus. i wouldn't know since i haven't even SEEN one in person. sad - i know... at least my excuse is that i don't work computer retail any more. lol.
"Is Wayne Brady gonna have to choke a b@$#*??!!"
the Lilliput won't turn on on it's own, you'd have to do Coyotes mod or something like...Originally Posted by jusatry
yeah, i meant to add that - but if you hardwire it to a B+ source, you either need to wire a relay from teh ign wire or have it on all the time (then coyote's mod doesnt work).
but if he powers it from the opus (with coote's mod), it will come on/off with the power.
ok, and I just read another post where a guy who's just got a lilli says it turns on when power is applied!!
My solution to Auto Power ON Lilliput screen
maybe they changed them?
odd. mine's fairly new but it doesn't do that. i gotta get off my *** and do the coyote mod. pulling out the remote is getting annoying - i drive a LOT.
"Is Wayne Brady gonna have to choke a b@$#*??!!"
Originally Posted by gubon13
Yeah i already did the coyote mod. It works well...
Thank you all for your insight. I plan to run everything off the OPUS... I just have a few questions. Pardon me if i sound nieve, but unfamilar with electric wiring an such.
Is there a way to power everything from a single large guage wire from the OPUS?
If so, how is the voltage regulated between devices and how are they connected?
Or do I just seperate power cables for each device?
Does length in those power cables cost additional power?
Thanks so much...
I would go with the individual power wires. It is technically the same as the single large wire with taps on it for each device, but it will be easier to make changes with individual wires. As for power regulation, the OPUS unit does that, but it does so on the 12V rail on the whole, so each device would NOT be individually regulated except by internal electronics. The power supply does not do this.
Also, yes - distance will effect your power signal. Depending on amperage, voltage, wire size, and quality of wire, signal degrades faster or slower. All signals degrade over distance. For the wire choice, see this chart for help:
Also, a run through http://www.the12volt.com will make you feel like a pro. It's one of the best car electronics sites available, with TONS of resources and information.
"Is Wayne Brady gonna have to choke a b@$#*??!!"
After reviewing those site, it seem that i shouldnt be conserned about length unless im talking atleast 50 or more feet...


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Our rating: 3.5 out of a possible 5
Lady Sovereign's only British rival in lyrical witticisms is Lily Allen, but instead of cooing, Sov spews her rhymes over icy beats. On this, her second album, she brings some melodic charm to the mix, especially on the title track and "So Human," whose melody is lifted from the Cure's "Close to Me." Matt Hendrickson
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Serves 10.Source:
Hy-Vee Seasons Holiday 2013.
All you need:
For the Roast:
1 (2-1/2 pound) trimmed Kansas City strip roast
2 tsp Hy-Vee Select olive oil
Kosher salt, to taste
Hy-Vee ground black pepper, to taste
For the Reduction:
2 tsp Hy-Vee Select olive oil
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
2 c. pomegranate juice
1 1/2 c. dry red wine
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp aged balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp Hy-Vee honey
1 tbsp Hy-Vee unsalted butter, softened
Fresh pomegranate and rosemary sprigs, for garnish
All you do:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat a large skillet set over medium heat. Rub the roast with 2 teaspoons oil, then season with salt and pepper. Add meat to skillet and do not move until a nice golden sear has developed. Using tongs, carefully turn meat and sear it on the other side. Repeat this process on all surfaces of the meat. Retain juices in skillet.Place the meat on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, depending on desired doneness. Lightly tent it with a single layer of foil and let rest, untouched, for 10 to 15 minutes.Meat will continue to cook as it rests. Plan on meat increasing about 10 degrees. An internal temperature of 140 degrees is rare, 160 degrees is medium, so remove meat from oven accordingly.While the meat is roasting, make the pomegranate rosemary reduction. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the leftover juices in the skillet and sauté the shallots until softened and translucent. Add the pomegranate juice and red wine, scraping up all the browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Stir in rosemary sprig and salt. Bring to a simmer; continue simmering until reduced by half. Add the vinegar and honey; continue simmering a few more minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat, strain and whisk in softened butter.Serve roast with pomegranate rosemary reduction.
Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 300
Carbohydrate: 10g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Fat: 15g
Protein: 23g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Sodium: 160mg
Sugars: 9g
Trans fats: 0g
Daily nutritional values:
0% vitamin A0% vitamin C4% calcium10% iron


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This is really an old story. In his book "Special Providence," Walter Russell Mead writes that U.S. missionaries have influenced U.S. foreign policy since the early 19th century, especially its idealistic Wilsonian tradition. "In the missionary movement," writes Mead, "there has been a concerted, two-centuries-old attempt by an important segment of the American people to transform the world."
Wilsonianism has traditionally been associated with mainline Protestantism, but the initiative is shifting to evangelicals, who are not --- as elite opinion might have it --- solely represented by televangelists railing against the latest liberal outrage. "If you read about the life of Christ and decide 'I want to live a life of servanthood,' you don't have much time for the negative stuff," says Fikes. This makes for a better, more loving and tolerant Christian image to project to the rest of the world. "It grieves me," Fikes says of some of the inflammatory comments about Islam made by Christian leaders in the aftermath of Sept. 11.
The new Christian activism is reflected in the idealistic rhetoric that has become a staple of Bush's foreign policy. The danger is that some of the well-intentioned naivet?f liberalism's attitude toward the world has been transferred to the Right. But conservatism's traditional interest-based hardheadedness probably needs a little leavening with something higher and softer. "Love can do a lot," says Fikes. Midland has set out to prove it.
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text: By Russ PankoninThe Imperial Republican Several local businesses have experienced the fallout after the health insurance company, CoOportunity Health, went into forced liquidation. CoOportunity Health, an Iowa-based health insurance cooperative, was formed with $146 million in federal grants and loans under the Affordable Care Act. It was one of 23 such health insurance cooperatives nationally and covered a total of nearly 120,000 people in Iowa and Nebraska. The plan covered more than 80,000 people in Nebraska. Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart took over CoOportunity Health in late December. He said he chose liquidation after determining the cooperative's medical claims would exceed its cash on hand. Gerhart said CoOportunity hit a cash flow crunch after a provision adopted by Congress reduced its assets. He said special insurance-guarantee funds in Nebraska and Iowa will pay outstanding claims. He recommended people find other health insurance coverage as soon as possible. Local businesses affected For the Imperial Manor and Parkview/Heights, the cooperative's failure created a scramble to find new coverage for its employees. The city began working with an insurance broker who was able to find comparable coverage for Manor employees, according to City Clerk/Administrator Jo Leyland. She said the overall cost was slightly more expensive than the CoOportunity coverage. The Manor and Parkview/Heights share the cost of health insurance with the employee, with the city paying 55 percent of the cost. Employees began signing up last week for the new coverage. ALLO Communications, based in Imperial, switched their insurance to CoOportunity Health in October 2014. After the Iowa insurance commission took over the company, ALLO began hunting for alternatives almost immediately, their human resources coordinator Lesley Nordhausen said. She said they put out a request for proposals to a number of companies and were able to find a comparable plan cost-wise. By Feb. 1, they had switched to a new plan. Consultant perspective Local insurance broker and health care consultant Lynette Meeske, owner of Trustpoint Insurance, has seen the fallout first-hand. She said she had a lot of clients who had switched their coverage to CoOportunity because their plan offered better benefits at a lower cost. CoOportunity's failure "has affected a lot of people," she noted. Individuals with CoOportunity plans can continue to use the policy through Aug. 31 but all coverage ends after that date. No premium tax credits are applied on those plans after March 1 so the individual must pay for the entire premium. Benefits are paid by the Nebraska Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association, which steps in after an insurance company fails. Meeske said people need to be aware that the guaranty association benefits are limited to $500,000 per person. People with individual policies can enroll for other coverage through the Affordable Care Marketplace through April 29, she said. While people can stay with a CoOportunity plan through Aug. 31, they will be uninsured after that date. As a result, she recommended people find new coverage before the open enrollment period ends April 29. She said it's been frustrating for clients who are now finding themselves paying a higher premium for less coverage. Payments starting to come Chase County Community Hospital Administrator Steve Lewis said the hospital has been affected by the cooperative's failure, as well. He said they have been notified they will be paid by the state's guaranty association, with the first checks expected in the next several weeks. He said they are compiling a record of bills that would have been paid by CoOportunity for submission to the guaranty association.


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CA – CATbaret with All-Star Cast
July 23, 2013 by Richard Oh
Filed under Animation, California, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
A CATbaret! AUGUST 4, 2013
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Wayward cats no more! Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats, a local Los Angeles non-profit organization specializing in street cat rescue, is producing A CATbaret! – A One-Night Celebrity Musical Celebration of the Alluring Feline. This one-night only benefit concert is on Sunday, August 4 at 7:30pm at the historic Belasco Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. Mingle with the celebrities at a VIP after party following the event.
A CATbaret! is hosted by Fred Willard (Modern Family), who will be joined by: Chris Carmack (Nashville); Bethany Joy Lenz (Dexter; One Tree Hill); Keith David (CLOUD ATLAS); Thomas Dekker (TERMINATOR, SECRET CIRCLE, FOREVERLAND); Briana Evigan (Step Up); Ioan Gruffudd (FANTASTIC FOUR); Kelley Jakle (PITCH PERFECT); Kathryn McCormick (Step Up Revolution); Mindy Sterling (AUSTIN POWERS); Shelley Regner; (PITCH PERFECT) Olesya Rulin (HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL); Drew Seeley (Love Struck: The Musical); and Nicole Sullivan (Mad TV). Plus celebrity choreographers Tabitha and Napoleon and the So You Think You Can Dance dancers, Dancing with the Stars and more!
A CATbaret! is a musical revue of popular cat-themed songs, showcasing music from show tunes such as Be A Lion to Elton John's classic rock Honky Cat; from the bluesy Black Cat Bone to the 60's pop hit Walking My Cat Named Dog; plus everything in between.
A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the CATS IN WHITE SPATS Award, given to those in the entertainment field who have demonstrated commitment to animals. This year Tricia Helfer will receive the award, presented by her cast mate Michael Trucco (Barely Legal, Battlestar Galactica). A former model, Helfer's best known for her four year star-turn as "Six" on the Award-winning Syfy series BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. She'll star as "Molly Parker" in the new ABC series Killer Women reuniting with Trucco, premiering early 2014. On the film side, Helfer's credits include MEMORY with Dennis Hopper; A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BEGINNINGS with Harvey Keitel and Scott Caan; and OPEN HOUSE opposite Brian Geraghty and Anna Paquin.
Kitty Bungalow is doing their part to manage the homeless pet population that that finds our city shelters killing 75% of the cats entering the system. On-the-ground rescues are key to lowering this sad statistic. A CATbaret! will help raise the funds to finance the medical services and supplies it takes to have these cats complete Charm School and find loving homes or ultimately re-integrate into their colonies. On July 14, Kitty Bungalow will complete a brand-new charm school facility with first-rate socialization and examination areas for its pupils.
Scene and Heard: The cast of Arrow talk at Wondercon 2013
May 12, 2013 by Richard Oh
Filed under California, Con Reports and Photos, Television, Top Stories
The cast of the WB show Arrow, including Stephen Amell, Willa Holland, and Colin Donnell spoke at Wondercon 2013, and Convention Scene's own Richard Oh was there.
Jim Lee to Appear at Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con in June 2013
May 8, 2013 by Richard Oh
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Nevada, Top Stories
Industry legend and Superman Unchained artist Jim Lee will make a special appearance at the Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con on June 15th, 2013, along with other industry legend Stan Lee!
Other comic creators attending Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con include Batman artist Greg Capullo, Skottie Young, Humberto Ramos, Ryan Stegman, Rick Remender, Gerry Duggan, and many more! You can find out more info about the show as well as purchase tickets at their website listed below.
Scene and Heard: The cast of Revolution talk at Wondercon 2013
April 15, 2013 by Richard Oh
Filed under California, Site News, Television, Top Stories
The cast of the NBC show Revolution, including Daniella Alonso, Zak Orth, David Lyons, Tracy Spiridakos, Elizabeth Mitchell, Billy Burke, and co executive producer and writer on the show David Rambo spoke at Wondercon 2013, and Convention Scene's own Richard Oh was there.
Wondercon 2013 Con Report!
April 7, 2013 by Richard Oh
Filed under California, Comic Books, Con Reports and Photos, L.A. Sequential, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Top Stories
On March 29-31, 2013, Anaheim was home to Wondercon 2013! With the decision to keep Wondercon in Anaheim this year, I couldn't help but wonder if this was a permanent move. The numbers seem to support that decision, with record numbers attending the show, backing with CCI's reputation of entertaining fans with celebrities, comic book superstars, and amazing vendors! In addition, it's proximity to Disneyland is always a big plus for any guy wanting to entertain the whole family.
The show floor was bigger this year, almost replicating the 2 show floor model that ECCC used this year. Also, the huge convention center dome was used to house movie and TV stars to promote their latest works. It was definitely a well run show, and this reporter definitely had a great time talking to fans, artists, and celebrities. Wondercon definitely put on a great show, and whether it's in Anaheim or San Francisco, and I can't wait for next year!
Now, on to the amazing things I got to see at the show:
Welcome to Wondercon 2013!
My first stop: joining the long line of fans for the Wondercon exclusives of Mondo!
Ron Lim signing some Thanos related books in Artist Alley.
Jim Steranko signing some Nick Fury books at his booth.
Admiring the beautiful Arrow statue on display at the DC booth…
And then bumping into some fans on the show floor.
The awesome display at the Oblivion booth.
And a Rocketeer behind the banner posing for fans.
Shredder and Deadpool yelling and random people on the floor. Instant comedy.
Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld sketching for fans all weekend.
Kristin Kreuk posing for photographers at Wondercon for Beauty and the Beast!
A Superman fan dressed up for the premiere for Superman Unbound.
Batman rogues running amuck at Wondercon.
Scott Snyder, Jim Lee, and Alex Sinclair, signing at the DC booth at the end of the day.
Marc Silvestri sketching for fans all weekend on his birthday!
Stan Lee came by and wishing Marc a happy birthday!
An amazing Witchblade cosplayer delighting Marc and his fans!
Excited fans waiting in line for Pac Rim.
I got to meet the talented artist Ethan Castillo in the Dan Slott line! Here's a piece that was inspired by Humberto Ramos.
Dan Slott showing Scott Snyder some love at his signing.
The cast of Revolution sharing a laugh at Wondercon.
Mark Waid talking to the Boom Studios crew.
Humberto Ramos working on a commission at Wondercon.
The crowd waiting for Joss Whedon's Much Ado About Nothing panel.
Joss Whedon and the Much Ado about Nothing cast at their Sunday morning panel.
Olly Moss and Mike Mitchell signing at the Mondo booth!
The Arrow cast pose for pictures at Wondercon!
Packed house, even on Easter Sunday!
Speaking of Easter, only Wondercon can get zombie Jesus and PSY together.
And now, onto some more cosplay pictures.
Cute dogs get so much love.
Ghost Rider judging attendees.
C is for cookie (and comics)!
Yoshi and Mario hanging out on the show floor.
Rocky VII?
Stay Puft Marshmallow Man!
An awesome paper Mario.
The best Guy Gardner costume I've ever seen.
One. Punch.
The coolest spot at Wonder Con.
The couples that cosplay together, stay together.
He-Man and She-Ra!
Cyclops and Jean Grey!
Spidey and Deadpool teamup!
Don't get on the list! Don't miss out on Wondercon next year!
ECCC 2013 Con Report!
March 10, 2013 by Richard Oh
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On March 1-3, 2013, the Washington State Convention Center was home to the 10th annual Emerald City Comic Con! While I've attended the show 2 years prior, the show had undergone a massive change, particularly opening up a whole new hallway, adding to the depth of the show, as well as the serious amount of star power in their guests both in media as well as the comic world.
In terms of size alone, ECCC now seems to belong in the upper echelon of top comic conventions, trailing only SDCC, NYCC, and being on par with heavy hitter shows such as C2E2, and WonderCon. Jim Demonakos has put together a consistently solid show, and judging from the positive comments from the artists and writers that I spoke to at the show, ECCC will continue to be a great presence in the comic con circuit.
Heading into the show, I seriously underestimated the intense love of comics the fans up in the northwest have, experiencing long lines from show exclusives such as Sex # 1 and the Walking Dead Governor Special, to artist commission lines for Bruce Timm, Adi Granov, Skottie Young, Charlie Adlard, and Humberto Ramos. Going upstairs to the celebrity room, I was able to witness extremely long lines for stars such as Patrick Stewart, Christopher Lloyd, and Gillian Anderson. Overall, this show was the perfect mix of celebrities and comics one would expect from a comic convention. While SDCC is focused more on the entertainment side of it all, the love of comics was still heavily prevalent at this show, which made me happy to see so many fans line up to meet their favorite creators. I can't wait to see this show continue to grow and foster the next generation of comic fans!
And now, onto the pictures:
Welcome to ECCC!
Volunteers directing the flow of traffic.
The line anxious to get in inside the show.
Brian Posehn signing for Deadpool fans!
Mark Brooks drawing a beautiful Wonder Woman!
Mark Brooks Wonder Woman!
Mark Brooks brings his original art, including his Deadpool Gangnam Style!
Speaking of Gangnam Style, here's some horseheads!
A beautiful Castle print done by Jason Palmer!
Adi Granov drawing an amazing Iron Man at his table!
Adi Granov Iron Man!
Chris Claremont talking to fans about his time with the X-Men!
Fiona Staples sketching for Hero Initiative!
Skottie Young drawing for fans at the show!
Scott Snyder signing for eager Batman fans!
Dan Didio hanging around the DC booth!
The line to buy a copy of the Governor's Special at the start of the show!
Nothing funnier than telling people you were lining up to buy Sex in the morning.
Charlie Adlard sketching for fans!
Old school Nintendo games for sale!
Arcades out for people to play with! Nostalgia to the extreme!
Fans standing in line for Felicia Day and other celebrities!
An awesome lego display for fans to see up close and personal!
ECCC gets thumbs up!
COSPLAYERS! Cosplay was everywhere at the show, and here's some of the best ones I saw.
The lovely Jessica Nigri!
ECCC Heroes!
Constantine flanked by 2 lovely ladies!
2 Avengers with 2 Lokis.
More Avengers!
What did you say about my mom???
Gambit and Rogue!
He-Man looking bored with Skeletor.
Superman and Lex Luthor!
Boba Fett and alien warrior!
Go go Power Rangers!
Cyclops and Jean Grey!
Black Mask vs. Batman!
The girls of Gotham being interviewed at the show!
Darth Vader showing aliens who's boss.
Cable with baby Hope!
Spideys shooting webs!
Doctor Who?
Darth Maul on stilts playing the bagpipes. I couldn't even make that up if I tried.
Captain Picard and crew grabbing lunch.
Cap before the Super Soldier Serum.
Walking Dead cosplay!
The best costume of the show!
See you next year!
LBCHC 2012 Con Report!
November 9, 2012 by Richard Oh
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On November 3-4, 2012, the 4th annual Long Beach Comic and Horror Con took place at the Long Beach Convention Center. In the 3 shows prior to this one, fans usually had a star studded line up or Halloween to coincide with the show. However, with the show taking place the weekend after Halloween, and with the guest list nearly identical to last year sans two of its biggest stars in David Finch and Brandon Peterson, this year's show lacked the flair of the previous 3. In spite of this, the attendees of the show did have a good time, with a lot of families showing up to partake in the festivities, as well a lot of cosplayers recycling their Halloween costumes. While it may not have been as strong as in years past, I'm confident the show will rebound next year, and will finish the comic convention season strong. But for now, here was my view of this year's show.
And now, onto the cosplayers:
MorrisonCon Con Report!
October 7, 2012 by Richard Oh
Filed under Con Reports and Photos, L.A. Sequential, Nevada
The Hard Rock casino in Las Vegas was home to the inaugural MorrisonCon on September 29-30, 2012. Going in, I had no idea what to expect from this show. I knew that 10 of the biggest names were special guests, including Grant Morrison, frequent collaborators Frank Quitely, Darick Robertson, and Chris Burnham, along with comic superstars Robert Kirkman, Jim Lee, Jason Aaron, Jonathan Hickman, and Gerard Way. Also invited were Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn, Chronicle writer Max Landis, and musical guests Jimmy Urine and Akira the Don.
The energy of the crowd was palpable the minute I set foot in the main room. James Sime, the founder of Isotope Comics, stirred up the crowd with frenetic energy, setting up an introduction to Grant Morrison, who immediately proceeded to introduce Chris Burnham and Frank Quitely, and went straight into talking about upcoming artwork with their respective projects. It was fascinating to see the thought processes of the artists, and how they each interpreted Grant's scripts and how it translated on to a page. Shortly after, Darick Robertson also joined the trio, and gave his take on working with Grant.
The next panel involved Jonathan Hickman (Fantastic Four), JH Williams (Batwoman), Jason Aaron (Wolverine and the X-Men, Avengers vs. X-Men), Robert Kirkman (Walking Dead, Invincible), and Grant Morrison talking about the comic book writing process. From talking about approach to plotting out storylines, to being aware of page turns for reader shock value, to working with different artists and how they might interact with different story tellers, it was a fantastic panel to gain insight from 5 of the biggest writers in comics today.
And since you can't have comics without art, the following panel featured Chris Burnham, Frank Quitely, JH Williams III, Darick Robertson, and Jim Lee. The artists talked about influences, how they go about laying out pages, to new artists in comics that they personally enjoy. And of course, you can't have an artist panel without art. Each artist chose a random guest's sketchbook to draw in, and it was awesome to see them sketch away.
After an hour lunch break, the show continued with a musical based panel, featuring Akira the Don, Gerard Way, Darick Robertson, Grant Morrison, JH Williams III, and Jimmy Urine. It was awesome to see the panelists talk about how music was so intertwined in to their comics, from Gerard Way talking about listening to Tarantula by the Smashing Pumpkins while scripting an entire issue of Umbrella Academy, to the first concerts they've all attended, to an improptu performance of I Wanna Hold Your Hand by Darick, Grant and Akira which brought the crowd to their feet.
The last panel of the show for me was the movie panel, featuring Max Landis, James Gunn, Darick Robertson, and Grant Morrison. Although the panel did get sidetracked at times, it was awesome to see James Gunn and Max Landis debating whether Chronicle was a superhero film and what defines a super hero, as well as Landis arguing with Darick Robertson on what he felt was a huge flaw of The Boys.
On top of these amazing panels, there was also creator signings, where you actually had a reserved spot for a specific writer or artist, and you actually got to talk with them for more than the 10 seconds you're usually alotted at usual cons. That to me was one THE highlight of the show, and I felt it was completely awesome that the artists and writers would embrace the idea, and enjoyed interacting with fans in a more intimate setting.
This show was definitely a one of a kind experience, and I believe is something all comic fans should definitely try attending once in their lifetime. If you ever wanted an comics show that was purely comics based, this is it. With rumors that this show could come back in the future, I'd definitely keep my eye out when tickets go on sale.
Comikaze 2012 Con Report!
September 25, 2012 by Richard Oh
Filed under California, Comic Books, Con Reports and Photos, L.A. Sequential, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Top Stories, Video Games
On September 15-16, 2012, Los Angeles was home to Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo, the joint venture between the successful Comikaze Expo from the previous year, and the legendary Marvel creator. Following an unexpected but successful show in 2011, I had a feeling that Stan's involvement would only heighten publicity and draw more fans, and I was happy to see the massive crowds that surrounded the Convention Center on that Saturday morning.
I'm not sure how to attribute Comikaze's success in a LA market that has seen repeated attempts at a comic convention in downtown met with constant failure, but co-founder Regina Carpinelli utilized social media to its fullest in spreading the word about the show. From Livingsocial deals to advertisements in the paper, to spreading the words in schools to attract kids and twitter, Carpinelli's efforts were met with a record number crowds in their sophomore show.
The show itself was a lot bigger than its inaugural year. Moving from the underground parking lot to the main floor, the show was definitely more spacious. With artist alley scattered throughout the floor, plenty of space for vendors, along with a huge stage for Q and A's from special guests and even a huge space towards the back for a zombie obstacle course, Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo had something for everyone. With the amazing progress from year 1 to year 2, I can only see a bright future ahead for Comikaze. In time, I can see it perhaps becoming one of the premiere comic cons in the US. And now, here are some pics from this year's show!
And what good is a comic convention without some great cosplay? Here's some of my favorites from the show.
Scene and Heard: Resident Evil Retribution
September 17, 2012 by Richard Oh
Filed under California, Con Reports and Photos, Everything Else, Movies
In honor of being the number 1 movie in America, here's a look back at the interviews conducted with the cast of Resident Evil: Retribution from Comic Con!


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CLEARWATER, Fla. — Jimmy Rollins' name was whited-out on the Phillies lineup card Tuesday morning. Someone in the clubhouse called to tell the shortstop not drive to Orlando for the day's game against Atlanta. He would not play as scheduled.
He did not appear in Wednesday's lineup, and he will not play Thursday. That is three days on the bench in the middle of spring training for a regular.
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Ryne Sandberg's first managerial test arrived with less than three weeks until opening day, and it is one two Phillies managers before him confronted. Rollins, the longest-tenured player in Philadelphia, is often criticized for his aloofness. He was unbothered Thursday about these recent developments, but curious for clarification.


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Army Civilian Rescues Woman
March 29, 2012
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It is often heard that American Soldiers run towards the sound of danger, not away from it. That seems to be the case for Army civilians as well.
The Civilian Award for Humanitarian Service was presented to Dept. of the Army employee Wanda C. Squirewell by Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, commanding general of the Joint Force Headquarters - National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington (JFHQ-NCR/MDW) during a ceremony held at Fort McNair, March 20, 2012.
Squirewell was pulling into a parking garage in the Rosslyn area of Arlington County, Va. just before midnight July 2, 2011. Her car window was down when she heard screams and saw a woman's hands holding onto the bottom of the 17th St. Bridge guard rail.
"I didn't really think about what to do, I just reacted," said Squirewell. "I parked the car right there on the street, went over to the railing and leaned over to grab the woman before she let go and dropped onto Fort Myer Drive 30 or so feet below her."
According to Squirewell, the woman must not have really wanted to die, since she didn't let go of the railing, but she didn't help in her own rescue either.
"She was obviously conflicted and I just got the feeling that she really didn't want to commit suicide, otherwise she would have just let go before I could reach her," said Squirewell. "I leaned way over the railing using my legs as a counter-balance to try and grab her. I managed to grab the end of the shorts she was wearing, and began to pull her up. When I finally got her shoulders level with the top of the railing, another bystander helped me pull her all the way over the railing. I was exhausted."
It wasn't until later that Squirewell learned the woman, in her mid 20s, had recently broken up with her boyfriend. Family members were searching for her that night and heard her screams as well but couldn't reach her in time to pull her from the bridge prior to Squirewell doing so.
"Wanda is the type of employee that every supervisor wants on his staff," said Navy Commander Scott Corrigan, Intelligence Branch supervisor, Operations Directorate, JFHQ-NCR/MDW and Squirewell's immediate supervisor. "She runs this section when I am not here, and in fact we just recently promoted her based on her superb performance on the job."
Although not promoted for her life saving actions outside of her duties, Squirewell does claim that her past active duty military training with the U.S. Navy and the training she continues to receive at JFHQ-NCR/MDW is very much responsible for her quick response.
"I didn't think about how dangerous it was to hang over that railing. I believe the years of training, especially fire-fighting training during my time with the Navy and the many CPR lifesaving classes I have had over the years allowed me to react quickly, and not have to think too much about what to do," said Squirewell. "Then I just had to give myself some time to process what had happened. I just thank God it went as well as it did."
Squirewell's command, the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, serves as the Army Forces Component and core staff element of the Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region to conduct operations that deter, prevent, and respond to threats aimed at the National Capital Region.
According to Corrigan, having employees like Squirewell on the staff at JFHQ-NCR/MDW, it is no wonder the command is able to accomplish its mission. "She is fantastic," said Corrigan. "It doesn't surprise me what she did that night. With her strong dedication to duty, she takes care of us all every day."


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Updated: 02/12/2008 - GRAYSON COUNTY, TX -- Officials at the Juvenile Detention Center in Grayson County are now investigating as to how a juvenile escaped Monday.
Updated: 02/12/2008 - GRAYSON COUNTY, TX -- Officials at the Juvenile Detention Center in Grayson County are now investigating as to how a juvenile escaped Monday.
Updated: 02/11/2008 - Healdton, OK -- Some Healdton residents had a tough time communicating Monday night. Phone lines went down throughout most of the city for about four to five hours.
Posted: 02/11/2008 - HEALDTON, OK -- Two months after the death of a carter county woman her family speaks out for the first time. Several questions surrounding the death of Brandi Baird have left her family and investigators still searching for answers. Teddy Safo has more from Ardmore.
Posted: 02/11/2008 - GRAYSON COUNTY, TX -- Grayson County Commissioners' Court decided Monday to make February "Sanctity of Human Life" Month. Their goal is to bring awareness to issues like abortion and crisis pregnancies. Mystic Matthews explains.
Updated: 02/12/2008 - WHITESBORO, TX -- A 15-year old student was tasered by law enforcement at Whitesboro High School Monday morning. Police say it happened around 10:45 Monday morning when an officer went to the school to arrest the student on a juvenile authority warrant.
Updated: 02/11/2008 - DENISON, TX-- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Monday that all their parks on Lake Texoma will be open by April 1, and the National Recreation Reservation Service will take reservations beginning Feb. 15.
Posted: 02/11/2008 - SOUTHMAYD, TX -- Firefighters fought a wildfire that threatened several homes and livestock in southwestern Grayson County Monday morning. They say it was quick thinking that saved property and possibly lives. At the exact time of that fire, Grayson County Commissioners decided not to extend a burn ban that has been in effect since mid-January. Ryan Loyd has the story.
Posted: 02/11/2008 - GAINESVILLE, TX -- Cooke County Judge Bill Freeman says committees were formed at Monday's county commissioners' meeting to help the courthouse renovations move along smoothly.
Updated: 02/11/2008 - SHERMAN, TX -- As the temperature drops, heating bills typically go up, but for those having a tough time paying those bills, the Texoma Council of Governments can help.
Posted: 02/11/2008 - TISHOMINGO, OK -- An investigation has been opened into the drowning death of an eight-year-old Tishomingo girl on February 2. Tishomingo investigators say Rayna Hughes was taking a bath when she passed out in her mother's bathtub.
Posted: 02/11/2008 - SHERMAN, TX -- Sherman Economic Development board members struck a deal Monday with the Consolidated Container Company on Park Street and approved a 40-acre land purchase that officials hope will allow another company to set up shop in Sherman.
Updated: 02/11/2008 - DENISON, TX -- The Chili's Restaurant on Highway 75 in Denison will close on February 27.
Updated: 02/11/2008 - SHERMAN, TX -- A local grocery store was robbed for the second time in two months Sunday morning. Now Sherman Police are looking for a suspect.
Posted: 02/11/2008 - ENOS, OK -- Firefighters worked through a three-hour ordeal late Sunday night trying to save a vacation home a tiny Marshall County community. It happened on Osage and Pin Oak Road in Enos very near Lake Texoma. Robin Beal has the story.
Posted: 02/11/2008 - CELINA, TX -- Dozens of people filled First Baptist Church in Celina on Sunday afternoon in part of a Black History celebration. Stephanie Brletic has the story.
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Updated: 02/10/2008 - WHITEWRIGHT, TX -- A skydiver was all tangled up in power lines in Whitewright Saturday afternoon.
Updated: 02/10/2008 - DICKSON, OK -- Saturday was a difficult day for many in Carter County as the community mourns the death of a Dickson student. Luke Davis died at a Dallas hospital Tuesday morning, after he collapsed during his team's basketball game Monday night.
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Posted: 02/08/2008 - DURANT, OK -- A man wanted in Durant was arrested in Oklahoma City on Friday. Officials in Durant say they have been looking for Lucas Head since September of 2007 on child molestation charges.
Posted: 02/08/2008 - DURANT, OK -- A Durant man is left with burns on his leg after an accident Friday afternoon.
Posted: 02/08/2008 - ARDMORE, OK -- A lot of folks in Carter County did their part in the fight against cancer on Friday. It was the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Organizing Luncheon at the Ardmore Convention Center, marking the kickoff of this year's relay for life campaign and your chance to get involved.


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You may have seen these on YouTube.

The secret to doing this is a process called "supercooling". What the YouTubers do is leave a bottle of soda outdoors overnight on those nights when the temperature slowly falls a few degrees below 32 degrees Fahrenheit / 0 degrees Celsius.

It is actually possible to s-l-o-w-l-y cool something to a temperature just below its normal freezing point. As long as the container is undisturbed, it is possible for a liquid to be "supercooled".

Then what they do, is to "tap" the bottle. This causes a few nuclei of frozen liquid to form inside the supercooled bottle of soda. Once this happens, the freezing process takes place comparatively quickly -- so that it looks like it is instantly freezing.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

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CORONATION STREET musical producer Street of Dreams has entered administration.
Chantrey Vellacott DFK partners Adrian Hyde and Richard Toone have been appointed administrators to both Street of Dreams and Reckless Entertainment after they entered financial difficulties funding the now-cancelled UK tour.
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"The production company has suffered from a funding deficit and a lack of confidence in the venture, but with the right level of investment it is hoped that production of the show can be relaunched," said Hyde.
"The production has been five years in the making and held two sell out nights at MEN Arena in Manchester, which demonstrates the huge potential success this venture could have with new finance through a new vehicle.
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I am a Manchester United fan but I think that Arsenal should win the Premier League this season...Even with Louis Van Gaal we lost against Swansea.really now. Forget about the friendly matches United had before the season..THey beat Real Madrid,Inter,AS Roma but they lost to Swansea...
That is why I also like football:You really can't predict football matches,esspecialy in Premier League.
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What did you get then Brum? I have lots of gnomes, not to everyones taste but I love them. Also faries, buddah, owls, frogs, cats the list goes on and on
Brum...that's quite traditional isn't it? And they match well I should think.
Ornamemts not really my thing but a very nice old lady left me a terracotta shoe and a garden gnome when she died and they are incorporated in the garden for humour's sake and sentiment's sake. (wanted her money really so disappointed. Lol).
I also have 2 small statues ....both quite common.....that fit in quite well too. And a mushroom that my dear sister pinched from a garden when a bit drunk in her teenage years. It has huge sentimental value and her daughter restores it to pristine condition every now and then. Sentiment seems out of place today but it's fitting in the garden I think. Nothing of the "class" of brum's Buddha but just as valuable
I've got a stone statue of "The Thinker" I think Man with head in his hands, reminds me of H. Nice shoulders Calm done KEF....
I've a statue of a cat. It's to remind me where my first cat is buried, kinda seemed disrepsectful to keep digging her up every time I mulched. The ashes are long gone now but the statue remains.
Current cat went to 'Rainbow Bridge' on Friday, she's in the front garden, she won't be disturbed there, it's gravelled over. All told it was a sad day in the garden yesterday, there was no Garfield waiting at the bottom of the stairs or to walk up the garden path with
Sad that zoomer. Nice touch about the statue. Will miss my Labrador hugely,when the time comes. So....I will enjoy every moment with him. He's a healthy 10 year old so hopefully a few years yet.
Dear Zoomer, very sorry to hear & I mean it, especially after my poor joke last week. xx
Sorry to hear about your cat Zoomer, very upsetting. I have a patch called diggys bed, it was once where my rabbit lived, someone took him Try and keep it mainly white, that spot in the garden is always diggys bed
Zoomer, I know exactly what you mean - I was always followed around the garden by a furry 'nuisance' in days past. Pepper, Marmalade, Startle, Sneaky, Bubbly, Toast, Tigger and Muffin are all laid to rest in my garden. Each one has a special shrub growing where they were each buried so I'm constanty reminded. The OH won't let me have another cat as she's developed allergies but if another stray needs a home, I'd find it very difficult to refuse a new 'little helper'.
Thank's you guys for your kind words, and no probs, KEF... you weren't to know. She was a lot older than both myself and the vet realised...she sat on the patio on Thursday...but her legs went on Friday...bless her little cotton socks...she had a good life...chasing pigeons and birds in the garden ...catching mice...enough said...
I have a bird bath, an 'old boot' type flower planter, two statues of little boys, one of the boys holds a watering can--I have placed him in one of the flower beds and the other has his hands behind his back and he wears a very cheaky smile. He stands by my oak tree. Have seen a fairy statue in a local gc that I might buy soon
Sorry to hear about your cat Zoomer x
Zoomer, hugs. Rough time for you.
I like gnomes - great target practise for an air-rifle!
Sorry to hear about your cat Zoomer, know how that feels.
I have a 2 stone cats and 2 pigs. I have a couple of nice obelisks too that I don't put plants on as I just like the look of them.
Looking at what's in my garden, my ornaments reflect my cheapskate nature! I have some huge ceramic pots with my huge hostas in them - they were given to me by a gardening friend who no longer wanted them, as was my cheminea, and the arch that frames the door in my garden wall. I have some white metal obelisks that I bought very cheaply - they are attractive, which is lucky as the climbers I hoped would scramble up them seem to prefer the neighbouring shrubs.
Some friends have a staggle-stone in their garden. I covet it. But I believe they can't be bought for less than £300, so that's another item on the "if I win the lottery" wish list. I rather fancy a big Buddha
So sorry to hear about your Garfield, Zoomer, know exactly how you feel, have had to send a few beloved cats over the Rainbow Bridge. We have 2 at the moment, both now 10 years old, all our cats have been rescue cats. Our whole house is filled with cats, made of wood, stone, terracotta, you name it.
We have a stone lion (I'm a Leo) in the garden, a terracotta rabbit and snail, a polyester turtle and some terracotta ducks around the pond, two duck decoys in the pond and lots of various sized frogs.
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CAREERS AND EDUCATION: Bay Area professors sound off on changing majors
If had to re-start your academic career today, what would you study? In this era of budget cuts to education and general economic miasma, some Bay Area academics would be reconsidering their options, some would stay their course — and some have important advice for today's budding scholars.
I would first take some time off from school, jump into the world, and try it out for a year or two. I would WWOOF (Willing Workers on Organic Farms) around the country and around the world. Once I had some out of school experience, I would be ready and willing to pursue a higher education — not just because my parents or society said it was the thing to do, but because I was excited and eager to learn more. I would study urban agriculture — funnily enough, my colleagues and I just created an urban agriculture program at USF. We need to be thinking and engaging critically and creatively to shape our urban spheres into sustainable systems. Programs like urban agriculture are doing just that.
I'd ideally do exactly what I am doing now: studying political theory. I really love my job and feel very grateful that I get paid to do this. However, I don't think that I could have had the career I had if I was starting out today.
What I'd probably do is to bolster my study of political theory with more courses in continental philosophy and critical thinking, that way I could present myself to more kinds of jobs and broaden my reach. I also think it would help to focus on something concrete — an area study, a specific tradition, a specific thinker, because I think generalists don't do so well these days. In graduate school I would concentrate more on publishing and going to conferences than I did when I was getting my own Ph.D.
When I was in grad school, the belief was that we lived in a meritocracy and good work would get good jobs; even then (the mid-'90s), the profession was changing, but I didn't pay any attention and got lucky. Not that I had it that easy, I was a visiting professor at three universities before I got a tenure track job. Even so, I don't think a newly minted Ph.D. can have the same luxury anymore. Today you can't hide in your ivory tower. My younger peers are much less starry-eyed about academia than I was at their age. Maybe that is one small silver lining to the horrendous academic job market.
At the end of Don Quijote, the eponymous main character emerges from his book-induced delirium, renounces chivalry, and dies. I'm not ready to die, so I'm reluctant to imagine a career course other than the wholly quixotic, book-filled one that I chose over two decades ago. The Quijote teaches us that all imagining has consequences. If I begin to imagine another less difficult life, what will become of me? Will this life begin to crack and splinter? While I'm not simple enough to believe that flirtations and daydreams can hasten death, why tempt fate?
If imagination is a lethal pin, history is a cushion. When I was a kid growing up in the East Bay, an aluminum bat under my bed and a stack of bootlegged Elvis Costello cassettes in a shoebox, I dreamed of being lots of things: a private eye in Honolulu, a blade runner, the president. I dreamed of a playing guitar like Marc Ribot. Of being rich. Does Barack Obama play guitar? If so, he's realized all of my adolescent dreams, and I hope they make him happy. As for my life, Don Quijote was born only for me, and I for him.
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This morning Old Schools, the nerve centre of the University of Cambridge,
has been occupied in protest against fees and cuts.
Around 60 students took control of the Senior Combination Room of the Old Schools, and the gates and doors leading to it, and more students are arriving as the occupation is made public.
The Old Schools building houses the offices of most senior posts of the University, including the Vice Chancellor, Leszek Borysiewicz.
The occupation follows the protests on Wednesday 24 November, when one
thousand Cambridge and ARU students, 6th formers, academics and residents
took over the streets of Cambridge, hundreds breaching the fence to occupy
Senate House lawn and issuing a statement: "We demand that the University completely oppose the increase in fees, fight against it, and fight against all cuts to education, welfare and all vital services".
The occupation released a statement: "Our action comes at a time when our education system and public sector are being destroyed by duplicitous politicians without a mandate, and University management is failing to speak out against these proposals.
In fact, the University said it "welcomes" the possibility of charging up to £9,000. We have claimed this space to give students a voice in their University; everyone is welcome to join in or support the occupation in any way they can."


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Last September I entertained the idea of a "new" truck. I happened to browse auto trader for my area. I found an F350 crew cab diesle. For me this was a distant dream for all the F350's I had found were in the 5 digit range. This particular one caught my eye. I called only to get the nephew of the owner. I told him I was interested in the truck and wanted to know a little about it. He told me his uncle has it for sale and would not be in for a couple of weeks. He did tell me that he was the driver of the truck. That he frequently took trips to Arizona and New Mexico for his uncle. The guy was a perforator(hope I spelled that right) He did explosive work in the oil field for different oil companies. I pretty much said thank you for what ifo I got and wrote off the chance of getting that truck. About 2 weeks later I get a call and much to my surprise it was the owner. I was excited to hear from him. We agreed on a time for me to go out and look at it. The interior was a bit dirty but the dash was in excellent shape and the seats had been replaced less than a year ago. All that needed attention ws the carpet. Nothing a trip to the car wash wouldn't cure (pulled it out and took a power washer to it). The body was in good shape with the exception of a dent and a few scratches on the drivers side quarter panel, this was from leaving it in neutral at idle and rolling down a slight slope into his chicken coupe. The engine had 233000 miles on it, but it is a diesle. I had been told that the milage was not bad if it had been taken care of. So I asked for records and he presented. Mechanicaly it was kept up very well. Only one problem left that was my main concern. NO A/C!! He did offer to have that fixed had I really been interested. WE must have chatted for a couple of hours, we had friends in common. After chatting I asked what his bottom dollar was going to be. I had pretty much droped hints earlier on on what I wanted to spend. He told me he would take 6500. I was set to say deal but before I did I happened to ask him how much it would cost me to put 4 new tires on the rear of that thing, I had noticed they were a little thin for my liking. He replied around 400 bucks. I was willing to eat that expense but he changed his mind. I guess he figured he was resposible for new tires as well so he told me he would take $6100 for it. I then said "DEAL!!" Well after waiting a couple of weeks for the bank to get every thing lined up and for the owner to get back into town I got my new truck. Applied a little elbow grease in the cleaning department and now I have my self a crew cab dually. I figured it would be a while before I got one but it seems I got lucky.
I do have to say this is my first diesle and from now on I no longer want a gas motor. This thing hauls my equipment around with ease. I get 15 miles to the gallon in town, pulling equipment or not. Also I get 17 to 18 on the interstate.
I have to admit that I did have to put in a new fly wheel. Let me tell you that thing is not cheap...$500!!! other than that I have had no problems ....
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Branscape Landscape
AKA: Yard Monkey
snow-The only time money really does fall from the sky
sorry I thought I posted...92 1/2
I had an 86 with the 6.9 international diesel in it...Liked it alot! Pulled like a tank once ya got it started(which was tough at times!)but all in all a great truck. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I did mine!
Branscape Landscape
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snow-The only time money really does fall from the sky
Bry I love it and I will enjoy it as I do now. I have a buddy that is in the lawn business like myself and I talked him into a ford diesle. He found a good deal on an F250 ext cab but only one problem. It was an automatic and has the 355 rear end where as mine has the 410. His pulls good but it sucks the gas...best he has gotten so far is 11 1/2 to the gal...and his only has 65000 miles on it and is a powerstroke to boot...i just have the plain jane 7.3 lol..he is not really happy now
cajuncutter, congratulations on your new truck.
You might want to visit http://www.ford-diesel.com
Lots of good help and info on Ford diesels.
Thanks Art I will check it out. Thanx for the congrats as well.
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|Sridhar Rangayan
|2 April 1962
Mandya, Karnataka, India
|Film director, screenwriter, film producer
|M. R. Thirunarayan, Yadu Narayan
Sridhar Rangayan (also spelt Sridhar Rangaihn or Sridhar Rangayyan; born 2 April 1962)[1] is an Indian filmmaker who has made films with special focus on queer subjects. His queer films, The Pink Mirror and Yours Emotionally, have been considered groundbreaking because of their realistic and sympathetic portrayal of the largely closeted Indian gay community. His film The Pink Mirror remains banned in India by the Indian Censor Board because of its homosexual content.[2]
Rangayan was born in Mandya, Karnataka. As a gay activist, he has been one of the front-rank leaders in the LGBT movement in India and has contributed immensely towards the growth of awareness about sexual minorities in India.[3][4][5]
He is a Founder Member and Trustee of The Humsafar Trust, the first gay NGO in India, along with Ashok Row Kavi. He served on its board till January 2013. He also designed and edited India's first gay magazine Bombay Dost between 1999–2003.
In 2006, he was awarded the South Asian Achievers Award for his contribution to global mainstream media by Triangle Media Group (TMG), UK.
In 2010, he has served on the Jury for the Teddy Awards at the 60th Berlinale (Berlin, Germany),[6] Jury for Matter of Act awards at the Movies That Matter film festival (The Hague, Netherlands)[7] and also as Jury for SATO-48 (USA) competition.
He has been part of the eminent international jury of Outfest 2012, Los Angeles and Iris Prize 2013, UK
He is the Festival Director of Kashish Mumbai Queer Film Festival that was held in Mumbai, India from 22–25 April 2010 showcasing more than 110 queer films from 25 countries at two venues. For the first time ever, a queer film festival was held at a mainstream multiplex venue PVR Cinemas.
He has been elected as Regional Director (region 19)[8] of Interpride which is a network of more than 160 Gay Pride organisations from more than 35 countries in 162 cities, dedicated to LGBT Pride parades and other events.
He is also the Festival Director of Flashpoint Human Rights Film Festival that was held in Mumbai, India from 8–10 December 2010 at Alliance française de Bombay and screened 8 documentary films on human rights issues along with panel discussions on several topics like human trafficking and the law, violence against women and religious intolerance.
Early life and career[edit]
Sridhar Rangayan is a graduate of National Institute of Technology Karnataka and has a Post-graduate in Design from Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay, specialising in Visual Communication. Sridhar Rangayan worked with the National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped as Mass Media Officer and then for a while as a textile designer for an export firm, designing tapestries and carpets.
In 1994 he attended a short course in film appreciation at the FTII, Pune. Thereafter he apprenticed with Indian directors like Sai Paranjpye on the film Papeeha and TV serial Hum Panchi Ek Chal Ke and Dev Benegal on his feature English, August. He wrote the screenplay and dialogues for Kalpana Lajmi's serial The Awakening (Doordarshan) and was the Associate Director for the serial Dawn (Star Plus). Both these were produced by Bhupen Hazarika, the Assamese music director and singer.
From 1999 to 2002, Rangayan scripted and directed several television series like Rishtey and Gubbare for (Zee TV), Kagaar for (Sahara TV) and Krisshna Arjun, Kahani Jurrm Ki for (Star Plus). His serial Pyar Ki Kashti Mein for Star One (2004) was the first Indian serial to be entirely shot on a cuiseliner (SuperStar Virgo) and also in Singapore and Malaysia.
In 2001 he founded his production company Solaris Pictures along with his partner Saagar Gupta, a writer and art director. The company is perhaps the only production company in India to specialise in production of gay themed films. For his company, Rangayan scripted, produced and directed 'India's first film on drag queens' Gulabi Aaina which came 9 years after India's first gay film, Riyad Vinci Wadia's Bomgay. Gulabi Aaina has screened at more than 70 international film festivals and won several awards. This film, which is a sensitive portrayal of the marginalised community of Indian transsexuals, has become part of libraries and academic course work in US universities.
His first feature Yeh Hai Chakkad Bakkad Bumbe Bo (The Sensational Six) is produced by the Children's Film Society of India CFSI. It is a children's film that combines breezy fun-filled adventure with social values. It won the Bronze Remi Award at WorldFest, Houston and has been screened at several children's film festivals. The film is written by playwright and screenwriter Vijay Tendulkar based on a story by writer and MP Shakuntala Paranjpye.
Rangayan's next film Yours Emotionally, a co-production with a UK production company Wise Thoughts portrayed the angst of a gay British Asian falling in love with a bisexual Indian man in a small town. The film is considered to be a bold exploration of the Indian gay milieu with its stark and naked portrayal of homoerotic desires. Termed as an "intoxicating queer journey through India", the film also raises questions about racism and identity. The film has screened at several international film festivals including Tasveer – Seattle South Asian Film Festival and Prague Bollywood Film Festival.
His recent film 68 Pages about stigma and discrimination faced by HIV positive people has been funded by DFID, UK and co-produced by his company Solaris Pictures along with The Humsafar Trust. This film which premiered at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) in December 2007 is about a HIV/AIDS counselor and how she instills hope and a will to live, among five HIV positive people from marginalised communities. A transsexual bar dancer, a gay couple, a sex worker and a drug user form the five narratives in this film. HIVOS has granted a fund to support screening of the film throughout India as part of its advocacy initiative. The National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) has made the film mandatory for all counselor training programmes throughout India as part of their NACP III program.
He was named to the jury for the Teddy Award for LGBT films at the 2010 Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale).[6]
Apart from filmmaking, Rangayan is also actively involved with human rights issues and the disability sector. He has made short film on cancer intervention and rehabilitation as well as several films on hearing impairment.
- 1994 English, August (assistant director)
- 1998 Krishna Arjun (TV series)
- 2003 Yeh Hai Chakkad Bakkad Bumbe Bo
- 2004 Pyaar Ki Kashti Mein (TV series)
- 2006 The Pink Mirror
- 2007 Yours Emotionally
- 2007 68 Pages (documentary film)
- 2008 "Bridges of Hope" (documentary short)
Rangayan and his films have won several awards, both Indian and international. They are as follows:
- Best Film on Social Issues Award at Ahmadabad International Film Festival 2009, India (for film 68 Pages)
- Silver Remi Award at WorldFest 2008, Houston (for film 68 Pages)[9]
- South Asian Achievers Award 2006 by Triangle Media, UK
- Jury Award for Best Film at Fire Island Film Festival 2004, New York City (for "Gulabi Aaina")
- Bronze Remi Award at WorldFest 2004, Houston (for Yeh Hai Chakkad Bakkad Bumbe Bo – CFSI )[10]
- Best Film of the Festival award at Question de Genre film festival 2003, Lille, France (for film "Gulabi Aaina)
- RAPA award for Best Comedy Episode, 1999 (for "Piya Ka Ghar" – Gubbare, Zee TV)
- RAPA award for Best Telefilm, 2000 (for "Khamoshiyaan" – Rishtey, Zee TV)
- ^ "AIDS film storms small town in Karnataka". Merinews. 19 October 2008.
- ^ Smith, Neil (6 May 2004). "UK premiere for Indian drag film". BBC News.
- ^ "Call for Indian film censor to be more gay friendly". Smashits. Melon Farmers. 22 July 2009.
- ^ "God Save The Queer". Gaylaxy. April 2010. p. 17.
- ^ Tania Ameer Khan (June 2010). "A Flight For Freedom". Society Magazine. pp. 66–80.
- ^ a b Sharma, Supreet (5 February 2010). "Indian filmmaker in Berlinale jury". TopNews.
- ^ http://www.thehagueonline.com/headlines/2010-04-01/movies-that-matter-festival-awards-winners-announced
- ^ http://www.interpride.org/regions
- ^ "2008 Winners" (PDF). WorldFest.
- ^ "2004 Winners" (PDF). WorldFest. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
External links[edit]
- Sridhar Rangayan at the Internet Movie Database
- The Asian News, "Emotions run high in gay film"
- Telegraph – Graphiti, "Breaking Free"