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Aging: Not Just For The Young Anymore Do you feel like aging is hitting you harder than it is the people around you? Do you wonder if they've unlocked some sort of secret? While there's no single secret to holding off the effects of growing older, there are plenty of things that can be done to help. Here are some suggestions. The most prevalent cause of hearing loss is getting older. Hearing loss is also insidious. It happens so gradually that a person may be hard of hearing without realizing it. If you have not had your hearing tested, you should have a hearing checkup at least by the age of 50. Consider taking health supplements to make sure you're getting adequate nutrition and vitamins. Investigate different health supplements and talk to your doctor to determine whether your health would benefit from the use of some supplementation. There are many good supplements available to help you make sure that your health stays great. One of the easiest ways on how to slow down the getting older process is to protect your skin. This can easily be done by applying sunscreen on your skin whenever you go outdoors. Another thing that you can do is to dress appropriately so that you don't get too cold or too hot. You may think grabbing an afternoon cup of tea is only for old folk, but it actually works to help keep you young. Tea is incredibly rich in those, oh so useful, antioxidants which help protect our cells from getting older. The practice of having a cup of tea is also a great stress reliever, so go ahead and sip away. Vitamin E has been touted as one of the best vitamins for the skin. It helps to reverse wrinkling of the skin which has been caused by the sun. It also helps to prevent many diseases of the skin, adds moisture to the face, and gives the skin added elasticity. Eating fish is a great way to slow the aging process and stay young. A lot of new evidence is suggesting that beneficial elements, such as omega-3 fatty acids, are excellent for the skin. Even people who do not like fish can reap the benefits from it by taking a fish oil supplement. Oral health is essential to a long life. Even if you do not have teeth anymore, it is still important to go and have regular exams at the dentist so he can check your gums. You can still develop gum disease, oral cancer and other things that can lead to other health problems. In order to protect your skin from the effects of aging, be sure that you have plenty of Vitamin A and Vitamin C in your diet. If you eat plenty of fresh produce you should be getting enough. Both of these vitamins help to prevent wrinkles. If you think that you do not get enough of these vitamins from what you eat, you ask at your health store about quality vitamin supplements. Make sure you're keeping active. Your body needs exercise to function properly, especially as you age. Adding thirty minutes of exercise into your daily routine can not only keep you looking younger, but it can also extend your life. And don't wait until you're already old to exercise, start as early as possible. Are you starting to notice the appearance of unsightly spider veins? There is a rather simple procedure for this that is fairly quick as well. Eliminate the appearance of these veins and turn back the clock by getting this procedure done on your lunch break. You have time to do this one! Our society is too preoccupied with money. Once we reach retirement age we can let go of this. We have the time to pursue interests like music and painting, and can gain enormous enjoyment from them. An art or craft done for the pure joy of it brings real fulfillment. Getting Older can have many undesirable effects on the body. Nobody looks forward to the obvious signs of growing older. To keep your appearance looking younger and more youthful, stay away from recreational drugs and alcohol. 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There is not much more you can do-keep potting them on as they get bigger till it is time to plant out-which could be Autumn or next Spring depending on how big they are.
Sorry- getting my memories mixed up-need green tea again
Kate-I am such a peasant
Glynis Johns of course- sort of fragile looking lady-wasn't she in a lot of English comedy films-Genevieve?
Then you will be Glyn-that is easier and friendlier
I don't think I have known a Glynis before- this is a night for firsts-I have learnt so much this week.
I am still here in Southampton-don't go on hols for a couple of weeks-but the preparations have started.
Kate-all the English stuff the car can carry-I like the country but am not sure I am yet able to fully embrace le culture
KG-how are the french beans doing?
Ppetal-can we call you something shorter?
Don't think I have ever tasted asparagus either-oh dear
I let the chickens roam in the winter as well-then reseed the bare patches in the spring-they make a bit of a mess but I can live with it.
So what does samphire taste like?-and don't say samphire
Plastic drink cups,yogurt pots-
look on freecycle-I often see flowerpots being given away.
Ppetal what is samphire?-I have never heard of it
Becks -yes sparklers- but not whizz-bangs

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Burn ban lifted
Burn Ban Lifted for Multnomah County
Due to the return of rain and cooler weather, the burn ban in effect for Multnomah County since July 1st has been lifted. Outdoor recreational fires, campfires and fires in outdoor fireplaces or chiminea type devices are again allowed throughout Multnomah County, including City of Portland, Gresham, Corbett, and Sauvie Island.
Backyard and agricultural burning is never allowed in the city of Portland, however jurisdictions having authority outside city limits, including Gresham, Corbett, and Sauvies Island, have lifted their respective bans and are allowing this burning today. Remember to always check with your local fire departments before any backyard or agricultural burning as this may change due to weather or air quality issues.
Illegal fireworks inspire dialogue and action
PF&R was especially busy over July 4th weekend with fire response and illegal fireworks enforcement. The new (503) 823-BOOM number took more callers than the earlier non-emergency line alone and improved the Bureau of Emergency Communication's ability to handle emergency 9-1-1 calls.
Portland Fire & Rescue responded to 118 fires over the 4th of July weekend, (ten of which were structure fires) and wrote 84 citations for illegal fireworks use. Most of the fires over the weekend occurred in bark dust, grass and/or bushes. The cause of these fires varied, but the number one source was smokers' carelessness with 59 fires caused by improperly disposed of smoking materials while fireworks caused 33 fires.
Portland Fire & Rescue continued their 4th campaign of Lower the Boom with education using multiple media outlets and enforcement that included citations up to $1000 along with confiscation of illegal fireworks.
"Illegal fireworks are an enormous problem for not only fires and injuries, but they traumatize our veterans with PTSD, cause anxiety for animals, and add pollution, measured in noise, air, and litter," said Portland Fire Chief Erin Janssens. "Portland Fire & Rescue has been taking the lead on restoring safety and peace to our community. I knew from the beginning that this would take time, but I believe together we're making progress."
Chief Janssens added: "What I've heard from most people is that while illegal fireworks are clearly still a problem, we're seeing a reduction, which is a good thing. We need to continue our efforts to educate, expand our ability to take calls in a timely manner, and increase enforcement for people who are choosing to disregard the law and their neighbors."
This year, PF&R staffed a dedicated hotline (503-823-BOOM) with firefighters taking reports of illegal fireworks during peak hours. This additional staffing allowed 9-1-1 dispatchers to focus on calls for actual fires, police, and medical emergencies. The 503-823-BOOM line fielded over 1,000 calls. Dedicated dispatchers were then able to relay to police and nine patrol teams of fire inspectors paired with police officers to respond.
"Having the overflow on 823-BOOM was a life-saver. BOEC staff were able to process the true emergencies throughout the night," said Lisa Turley, Director of the Bureau of Emergency Communications for the City of Portland. "When so many calls come in per hour - and it will be interesting to see those statistics - it doesn't matter how many staff you have on duty, they cannot keep up with demand. Having our people free to concentrate on the calls that only they can handle ensured that emergencies were managed effectively all night long."
The popularity of the new hotline shows how much communities want action when it comes to illegal fireworks in their neighborhoods and the successes of Lower the Boom is helping bit-by-bit to chip away at this problem. Division Chief Merrill Gonterman estimated that up to 20% of the calls to (503) 823-BOOM were from people outside of Portland looking for a way to report fireworks in their area, ranging from as far north as Battleground, to Salem, Washington County, and Gresham.
Outside of the numbers, one of the most significant impacts of the campaign is the dialogue it has opened up about the effects of illegal fireworks in our community. People and groups feel more comfortable sharing their concerns and sometimes outrage, not only about people disregarding the law, but people disrespecting their neighbors. Illegal fireworks are not something someone does quietly in the privacy of their own home. It is not a victimless crime.
Some statistics from the July 4th weekend:
July 3rd: 27 Fires (19 caused by discarded smoking material and 3 caused by fireworks)
July 4th: 50 fires (20 caused by discarded smoking material and 17 caused by fireworks)
July 5th: 41 fires (20 caused by discarded smoking material and 13 caused by fireworks)
Illegal Fireworks
84 citations
Total citation amount: $57,000.00
Total amount of confiscated illegal fireworks: $14,000.00
Portland Fire & Rescue wants to remind everyone to please take special care; we are at the beginning of our summer here in the Portland Metro region and expect the moisture content of fuel loads to become increasingly dry. We want to continue to caution everyone to always dispose of smoking materials properly and that any fireworks that fly into the air or move more than 6' horizontally are illegal in Oregon.
Please visit our website for more safety tips: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/fire/safety
This morning, Portland Fire Chief Erin Janssens announced a new number to call and report illegal fireworks and offered information on a burn ban in immediate effect.
This morning, Portland Fire Chief Erin Janssens announced a new number to call in order to report illegal fireworks and offered information on a burn ban in immediate effect.
Oregon law bans possession, use, or sale of any fireworks that fly, explode, travel more than one foot into the air or more than six feet on the ground. These fireworks are illegal. Fireworks not purchased from an approved vendor in Oregon are most likely illegal.
During peak fireworks periods, a new number 503-823-BOOM (2666) will be staffed by PF&R firefighters working with emergency dispatchers. If it is an emergency, such as a fire or emergency medical problem, as always, call 9-1-1. But to report illegal fireworks (without fire/injury), call 503-823-BOOM.
Having this specialized number helps on two fronts: by increasing the number of people who can take calls and help dispatch our teams of enforcement officers, we can better respond to this issue. Additionally, call takers at dispatch can focus more of their time dealing with emergency 9-1-1 calls.
Today, until further notice, based on the continuation of high temperatures and dry weather, we're placing a burn ban in effect for Multnomah County, including Portland. This will include no open fires, including any ceremonial and recreational fires. In Multnomah County, within the boundaries of Portland, Gresham, Corbett and Sauvie Island, follow these provisions:
Note: If conditions were to change, ie, if we start to experience strong winds, this policy could evolve.
Illegal fireworks -- those that fly in the air, cause loud explosions and disseminate sparks or mortars over distances are banned -- and are always banned.
PF&R, working with our partners at the Portland Police Bureau, will be responding to calls of illegal fireworks, issuing citations and confiscating illegal fireworks. But we need your help: use the 503- 823-BOOM number to report.
This Fourth of July, we continue our fourth successful regional campaign to educate area residents about the problems illegal fireworks cause. We're also continuing our efforts with Portland Police to enforce the law by confiscating illegal fireworks and issuing citations to offenders.
The cost of citations for using or possessing illegal fireworks is significant: violators face steep fines can be held liable for any damages they've caused.
Over the past three years, we've issued 403 citations. Over the past two years, PF&R issued 282 citations totaling nearly $150,000 and confiscated over $100,000 worth of illegal fireworks, therefore keeping those fireworks out of our neighborhoods.
Another way the campaign is working is the number of fireworks caused fires is decreasing.
o We are in the fourth year of our campaign against illegal fireworks.
o The three years after Operation Lower the Boom was in effect saw a 30% decrease in the number of fires caused by fireworks during the period of June 23 – July 6, when compared to the three years prior to the campaign.
oThe three years after Operation Lower the Boom was in effect saw a 40% decrease in the number of fires caused by fireworks during July 4th, when compared to the three years prior to the campaign.
Portland Fire Chief Erin Janssens notes: "Fortunately as more people are becoming aware of the physical, emotional, environmental, and economic costs, it's becoming increasingly clear that illegal fireworks in the hands of amateurs are no longer a 'patriotic' act. I suggest to show our patriotism, fly U.S. flags, not fireworks."
Marker for first black firefighter to be dedicated
On June 26 at 10 am every year, Portland firefighters gather at the Portland Firefighters Park on West Burnside Street to honor those who have died in the line of duty. The honor guard performs and the commemorative bell is rung 36 times for each life lost. The Campbell Memorial service was established in 1913 to carry forward the memory of Portland's heroic Fire Chief David Campbell. Chief Campbell died in a 1911 building collapse after ordering all firefighters from the burning structure.
On June 26 this year, there will an additional event to highlight the history and sacrifice of firefighters: a memorial at Lone Fir Cemetery at 11:30 am that same day will dedicate commemorative gravemarkers to honor 12 of the 36 Portland firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Lone Fir has a special firefighter's section (block 5 located between SE Morrison and Stark Streets, and between SE 20th and 26th Avenues). This event will also dedicate nine additional gravemarkers placed on firefighter graves with lost or missing markers. Of note is the inclusion for the first time of Gus Waterford, whose grave was discovered by a class of Madison High School students. Waterford, who was born in 1860 and died in 1909, is Portland's first black firefighter. The public is invited to Lone Fir for this special dedication ceremony.
The Firefighter's Section (Block 5) of Lone Fir Cemetery was deeded to Portland Firefighters on November 16, 1862 by property owner Colburn Barrell. Today, Metro oversees this cemetery.
Walking in is preferred to minimize traffic in the cemetery but for those with mobility issues, driving in is an option. Signs will provide direction for those not familiar with the Firefighter's Section. Parking in the Cemetery must remain on the pavement. Parking to the side of the roads typically leaves room for other cars to pass.
Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) has kicked off its next five-year strategic planning process and we can use your help.
Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) has kicked off its next five-year strategic planning process and we can use your help.
Part of our process includes an online survey to gather input from community members. Results of the survey will help guide our planning process.
Your participation in the anonymous online survey is key to making sure your fire bureau has all the information it needs to make sure we are addressing the desires of folks in our service areas. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes and your contribution is much appreciated.
Additionally, PF&R will be sponsoring three community meetings around town to gather input from the public at large. These meetings will be a drop-in format with some remarks early in the evening. The community meetings will be held:
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
- Drop-in hours 5 pm to 7 pm
- Remarks and Q+A with the Fire Chief at approximately 5:30 pm
PF&R Training Center & Fire Station #2
4800 NE 122nd Ave.
Portland, OR 97220
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
- Drop-in hours 5 pm to 7 pm
- Remarks and Q+A with the Fire Chief at approximately 5:30 pm
Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO), Gymnasium
10301 NE Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97220
Thursday, July 9, 2015
- Drop-in hours 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
- Remarks and Q+A with the Fire Chief at approximately 5:00 pm
PF&R Fire Station #1, Skidmore Conference Room (First floor)
55 SW Ash St.
Portland, OR 97204
Your input will be extremely valuable as we begin developing this plan for Portland Fire & Rescue's future. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution to our 2015-2020 Strategic Plan.


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30 Days, 30 Salads Reboot: Introducing the Home Edition
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About that picture. Disconcerting, I know. But I am a HUGE "Alien" fan (and by "fan" i mean, a simultaneously thrilled and terrified consumer), and I am also a fan of a renaissance artist named Giuseppe Arcimboldo. The brilliant digital artist Till Nowak took two of my favorite nerdy loves and combined them into a meta-nerd triumph. That it's basically a salad made me even more ridiculously happy. �_�
Vegetal-nerd-foolery aside, I'm here to say that 30 Day, 30 Salads is back, hopefully for the full course this time. Life got the better of me last round and, while I continued to vigorously document my salads with phone pics and hand-written diary entries, that documentation never made it to the computer screen. I kept putting it off, first because I didn't have time, then because it would take to long to update ALL the entries I'd written offline, etc., etc.
It wasn't long before my fledgling challenge's momentum began to flag. Add to that a tightening budget that couldn't always accommodate pricey downtown salads, and wimpy discipline with preparing salads at home and it all went kablooey. In a word: FAIL.
So, now I'm back by (my own) demand, with a little more energy, some new time-management techniques, and a new approach to 30 Days, 30 Salads.
Ladies and gents, say hello to 30 Days, 30 Salads: Home Edition.
This iteration of 30D30S is building on an idea that I've been tooling around with for almost as long as I've been playing with 30D30S concept. A while back I got hooked on Mark Bittman's column for the New York Times, "The Minimalist." He's a writer I encourage every foody and nutrition-conscious person to follow (his blog, "Bitten," is also a must-read), mainly because he truly nails the idea that cooking at home can be simple, fast, and truly delicious. If you're learning to experiment in the kitchen he's a godsend of no-fuss sensibility, and while not all of his recipes are super-healthy, a little quick thinking and innovation can often make them so.
Last summer I came a cross a terrific list of salads that he posted in an article called "101 Simple Salads for the Season" (
). It did exactly as the title claimed: there were 101 salads recipes, many so short as to be practically twitter-worthy. From the totally vegan to meat-and-potatoes, Bittman gave you a how-to on making yummy salads using very simple techniques and a minimum of ingredients.
No fuss. No muss. No reason I shouldn't be doing it myself.
So, when I started 30D30S back in January, one of my long term goals was to incorporate many of Bittman's recipes into my daily salad explorations. Aside from the health element that obviously comes from freshly prepared salads (the not-dredged-in-dressing-variet
y, at least) there was also a budget-friendly component that made the idea irresistible to me. After all, it's easy to spend $50 - $70 a week on average lunches around where I work. What could be better than using $25 of that for produce and stashing the rest in savings?
30D30s: Home Edition will be much like the last cycle. I'll include photos, a calorie count (which I'll be culling from the SparkRecipes Recipe Calculator) and some thoughts on what I'm eating. This time around I'll also share the wealth by including a quick recipe, in the chance that one of you guys might want to try a little of what I'm having.
So for those of you who were following me before, I apologize for the unannounced and unintentionally long hiatus. I hope you'll come along for the ride again. I think this one will be even more fun!
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September 2012, Contemporary Romance
Grand Central, $7.99, 464 pages, Amazon ASIN 0446582832Part of a series
I thoroughly enjoyed Dont Mess With Texas, the first book of the Hotter In Texas series, and was very anxious for this one. Luckily I was able to snag the assignment of reviewing it and didnt have to wait quite as long.
Former police detective Tyler Lopez is still dealing with the aftermath of his year and a half of incarceration after being framed along with his two best friends Dallas OConnor and Austin Brooks. All three men suffered the dishonor and humiliation of being labeled dirty cops. Long term friends severed the relationship faster than you could say Texas and Tylers fiancée Lisa was one of them. Growing up watching his father use his mother as a punching bag skewed his view on love anyway and Lisas abandonment was the final nail in the coffin. Plus anytime he second guesses his stance on this all he needs to do is look at his twin sisters bad choices.
Still, life goes on. After being exonerated he and his partners established the Only in Texas detective agency. While each have an all-consuming desire to put Deluna, the degenerate who engineered their fall, behind bars they still get exhilarated solving cases, especially if they can do it before the police.
Normally Zoe Adams would be decorating her classroom, buying supplies and reviewing her lesson plans for her upcoming kindergarten class. Instead she is thousands of miles away from home, working as a waitress in Miller, Texas. Losing her mother two years ago and then being dumped by her boyfriend of four years for a stripper left her at loose ends. So it was easy for her to latch on to the decade-old mystery of the kidnapping and ensuing death of millionaire Thomas Bradfords granddaughter, after viewing the Unsolved Mystery Hunters episode on television. There are so many things from her childhood that never added up and the picture of four-year-old Caroline Bradford looks just like her sixth-grade picture. However after three weeks she is stymied. Thomas Bradford wont take her calls, and she cant get into his gated home. After hearing about the new detective agency in town, she concludes that it might be a smart idea to get some help.
Ms. Craig specializes in the cute meet and she definitely doesnt disappoint here. Like her other books the comedy is a little farcical but I found it extremely laughable. Both Zoe and Tyler are extremely appealing. It seems ages since I have read a book with a Hispanic hero, making Tyler even more attractive. Tylers negative attitude towards relationships is not unique especially since it is a variation of the struggle in the first book of this series. However I was willing to suspend belief and just go with the flow on this recycled conflict. I probably would be disillusioned too if a loved one failed to believe in me.
There is a secondary romance and I found these characters just as appealing - maybe even more so than Zoe and Tyler. I am always a pushover for men who learn how to be a good father. The mystery of Zoes parentage is more of a plot device to set up the romance than a compelling who done it but that is not really why I read Ms. Craigs books. I read her books because she writes amusing scenes, believable dialogue and charming characters.
As I mentioned this is the second book in the series but it does stand on it own. I did read that the first book is being released again to coincide with the publication of this one in case you missed it and have to read series in order. Title alert though -they have changed the title of the first book from Dont Mess With Texas to Only in Texas. I would hate for someone to think they are buying the second book only to pick up the first one again.
With this second solid book, Ms. Craig solidifies her standing on my must buy list. In fact the excerpt for the third book, Austins story, has definitely titillated my interest.
-- Leigh Davis


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Henry IV Part 2
by William Shakespeare
Henry IV Part 2 Act 3, Scene 2 Summary
- Outside his country house in Gloucestershire, Justice Shallow greets his longtime friend, Justice Silence. The two men engage in the easy banter of the middle class – they exchange pleasantries, ask after each other's families, talk about young relatives who are attending law school, the current price of livestock, and so on.
- It's not long before the two begin to reminisce about the "good old days," when Shallow and Silence were young students at the Inns of Court (prestigious law schools in London). Nowadays, so many of their old friends are dead and gone.
- Shallow says "Jesu, Jesu, the mad days that I have spent." (He's rather fond of this expression.)
- The old men note that they too will be dead and gone some time soon, death being the one certainty in life.
- Before the Justices can think of any more of their dead friends, Bardolph and Falstaff's Page show up and announce the imminent arrival of Falstaff.
- The Justices ask how Falstaff's wife is doing and Bardolph replies that Falstaff is "better accommodated" than with a wife. (Translation: Please. Falstaff doesn't need a wife. He sees plenty of action at the brothels.)
- Falstaff arrives, exchanges pleasantries with the old men, and asks if they've gathered up the men he's asked for. (Falstaff is in Gloucestershire to enlist soldiers into the king's army.)
- Shallow and Silence have indeed gathered up some men and proceed to trot out the recruits one at a time so Falstaff can inspect them and make fun of them.
- The first man is Mouldy (that's really his name) who tries to get out of serving by claiming that his wife will be seriously angry at him if he leaves for battle because she won't have anyone to service her or do the household chores. Too bad, says Falstaff, who signs him up for military service anyway.
- Next come Shadow, Wart, and Feeble. The latter is a woman's tailor so Falstaff makes a few cracks about what a "feeble" wimp he must be. He signs up Shadow and Feeble but tells Wart to stand aside.
- Then a young man named Bullcalf is trotted out. When Falstaff enlists him, Bullcalf complains that he's "diseased." Apparently, he caught a cold while he was celebrating the king's recent coronation and, sadly, he's now unfit to serve the king in the army. Falstaff signs him up anyway.
- Enlisting unwilling men into the military is thirsty work so Justice Shallow invites Falstaff in for a drink and a nice, hot meal.
- Of course Falstaff will stay for a drink but he doesn't have time for dinner.
- Shallow can't wait to reminisce with Falstaff about the old days, when they were law students together and spent their free time raising hell in the taverns and brothels.
- Shallow asks if an old acquaintance, Jane Nightwork, is still alive and Falstaff says yes but she's old these days. (We're guessing by her name that Ms. Nightwork is a prostitute the men used to visit.)
- Wow, says, Justice Silence, that was over fifty years ago.
- Yep, says, Falstaff, "We have heard the chimes at midnight." Translation: We've seen a whole lot in our day.
- We interrupt this program for a brain snack. Orson Welles loved this line so much that he made it the title of his famous film Chimes at Midnight. (The film is an elaborate character study of Falstaff and draws from the history tetralogy and Shakespeare's play The Merry Wives of Windsor.)
- Now, back to our program. Shallow says "Jesu the days we have seen!" and urges Falstaff to join him and Silence for dinner. The three old school chums go inside, leaving the lackeys outside.
- Bullcalf steps forward and offers Bardolph a bribe. Bardolph takes it, of course.
- Mouldy thinks this is a good idea so he offers Bardolph money as well.
- Then Falstaff, Shallow, and Silence return and Bardolph informs Falstaff that Bullcalf and Mouldy have coughed up some cash so they can let them go.
- Falstaff excuses Mouldy and Bullcalf from service.
- Shallow points out that Mouldy and Bullcalf are the most able bodied men in the bunch and Falstaff pretends to be miffed that another man would tell him how to do his job.
- Then Falstaff makes Wart march around and demonstrate how to load and discharge a firearm before he declares that he'd take a ragged and skinny soldier like Wart over Mouldy and Bullcalf any old day of the week.
- Shallow points out that Wart has absolutely no idea what he's doing.
- Falstaff blows him off and says he's got a long way to march that night. He takes his leave of the old men but not before he tells the audience he's going to swindle Justices Shallow and Silence on his way back from the war.
- Then Falstaff says that all old men are liars. They love to talk about the good old days but their memories and stories are garbage.
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STANFORD, Calif. – The Huskies dropped game two of their three-game series to the Stanford Cardinal, 13-5, in six innings Friday night at Smith Family Stadium in Stanford, Calif.
Dani Braun and Kelli Suguro each had multi-hit efforts for the Huskies, and Suguro added two RBI. The Huskies got on the board first, striking for two runs in the top of the 1st inning on RBI singles from Kaitlin Inglesby and Ali Aguilar.
Victoria Hayward led off the game with a walk and a steal of 2nd base. After a single by Jennie McNeill, the Huskies plated their first run of the game on Inglesby's single. Two batters later, Inglesby scored from 2nd on Aguilar's base hit.
Bryana Walker made the start in the circle and dominated the Stanford offense through the first four innings of the game. Walker didn't allow a base runner until Stanford DP Jessica Plaza walked with one out in the 5th. That broke a streak of 13 in a row retired by Walker.
The Cardinal then had the next seven batters reach safely. Walker left the game after four-and-one-third innings, and fell to 14-7 with the loss.
The Huskies answered back in the top of the 6th, scoring three runs to make it an 8-5 game in favor of the Cardinal. Kylee Lahners got the rally started with a leadoff single. Walks to Hooch Fagaly and Marki Creger-Zier loaded the bases for Braun.
On a bouncing ball to the shortstop off the bat of Braun, Lahners broke for the plate and eluded the tag of Stanford's catcher with a great slide. Suguro followed with a two-run single, and the Huskies cut Stanford's lead to three, 8-5.
But the Cardinal added five runs in the bottom of the 6th for the 13-5 victory.
Braun finished 2-for-3, with one RBI, while Suguro was 2-for-3, with two RBI.
The Huskies conclude their three-game series against the Cardinal on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2.


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A county council meets in Roscommon, the county town (seat), and there is a county manager. The area is greatly dependent on agriculture, though there is some light industry. The towns have a strong retail trade and monthly fairs, however, and coal mining in Ireland was centred at Arigna until the mine's closure. The Famine Museum (1994), located at Strokestown Park, commemorates the Irish Potato Famine of 1845–49.
In antiquity, northwestern County Roscommon was MacDermott country, and part of the south was under O'Kelly occupation. By the Composition of Connaught (1585) a large number of lords and chieftains of the province were given tenure in their territories under English law. Because Connaught and Clare were left by Oliver Cromwell to Irish proprietors after the English conquest in the 17th century, this part of Ireland retained its Irish social pattern longer than any other, though it was affected by the penal laws, the land acts, and other social changes that were imposed upon Ireland generally. Area 984


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CHICAGO -- There was sympathy all around for Starlin Castro after his miserable home debut, even from the Florida Marlins.
Hanley Ramirez predicted big things for the Chicago Cubs' prized rookie.
"He's going to be fine," the Marlins shortstop said.
Castro was far from it Monday night and his teammates weren't much better.
Nate Robertson pitched six solid innings, Ronny Paulino homered and the Marlins beat the Cubs 4-2 after dropping five of six.
Paulino's two-run homer highlighted a three-run seventh in which Cody Ross stole home, giving the Marlins a 4-2 lead and sending the Cubs to their sixth loss in seven games.
Robertson (3-3) allowed two runs and seven hits after dropping his previous three starts.
Chicago's Ted Lilly (1-3) took a no-hitter into the sixth before things unraveled. Alfonso Soriano had three hits, including two run-scoring singles, and threw out Ramirez trying to score from second on Jorge Cantu's single to left in the eighth.
But it was a rough night for Castro.
After setting a major league record by driving in six runs in his debut at Cincinnati on Friday, he struggled in his first appearance at Wrigley Field. The shortstop committed three errors, giving him four in as many games, and went from hearing loud cheers to loud boos.
Fans really let him have it in the eighth, when he let Ramirez's grounder go under his glove as he tried to backhand it and then took his time retrieving the ball in shallow left, allowing the runner to reach second. Soriano kept it a two-run game with a strong throw home moments later, but the Cubs couldn't pull this one out.
"You have got to get the ball if you don't catch it," manager Lou Piniella said.
Through an interpreter, Castro said that play was simply "a rookie mistake" and dismissed the idea that nerves played a role in the errors. If they did, Soriano could sympathize.
"That's a dream of every baseball player -- to be in the big leagues," said Soriano, who's housing Castro for now. "To be in the big leagues, 20 years old, he can be a little nervous."
Lilly was a tough-luck loser, dropping his third straight start even though he only allowed five hits in seven innings.
The Marlins did not get a hit until Chris Coghlan's RBI double with one out in the sixth, which came after Castro threw high to first on Brett Carroll's leadoff grounder, to tie it at 1.
The Cubs took the lead in the bottom half when Aramis Ramirez's wind-blown pop drifted toward the middle of the infield and eluded first baseman Gaby Sanchez, dropping in for a single. After a wild pitch, he scored from second on Soriano's single to left, but Lilly couldn't hold the lead.
He gave up a single to Dan Uggla with one out in the eighth before Paulino drove a slider off the basket in left field for his second homer, pointing toward the sky as he rounded first. The Marlins got another run on a double steal, when Lilly tried to pick off Cameron Maybin at first and Ross raced home to make it 4-2 in a close play.
"I made sure as soon as he looked at his leg, I just took off and Cam did a great job of getting off far enough," Ross said. "He threw over there, and [Derrick Lee] made a really good play. It was a lot closer than I anticipated."
Leo Nunez worked the ninth for his sixth save in eight chances.
For the Cubs, it was simply another frustrating night.
"Hopefully, losing will bother us enough to do something about it," Lilly said.
Game notes
The Marlins activated LHP Dan Meyer, who had been on the 15-day disabled list since April 26 because of a strained left calf. ... Soriano has a nine-game hitting streak. ... Piniella said LHP John Grabow was "ready to go" after getting a cortisone shot for his sore left knee. ... The Cubs will give their starters an extra day of rest rather than juggle their rotation with an off day Thursday. ... There was a moment of silence before the game for Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts and broadcaster Ernie Harwell, who both died last week. ... Butler coach Brad Stevens threw out the first pitch and led the seventh-inning rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame."


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Along with BtoB and A-JAX, Pledis Entertainment's NU'EST were one of the most highly-hyped boy bands to debut last year. But despite all the buzz, all three failed to make much of an impact on the charts, while B.A.P and EXO-K went on to become the two biggest rookie boy bands of 2012. It's not hard to see why NU'EST didn't take off. They've got the looks and the moves, but their music was utterly indistinguishable dance-pop, and in a market as overcrowded as the K-pop one, individuality is imperative to success for new artists. After a short break, the boys are back with their second mini-album, Hello, and a new sound that Pledis is obviously hoping will pay off so NU'EST don't turn into the next Gangkiz.
Title track and lead single, "Hello," is midtempo acoustic ballad that's miles ahead of the group's previous efforts. While this sound isn't exactly original in K-pop, it's more refreshing to hear a nice, relatively innocuous acoustic cut than the kind of generic dance-pop ditties that Korean boy bands are always churning out.
Lyrically, NU'EST are moaning about their girlfriend not answering her phone, which leads them to search the streets for her even though they know she's stepping out behind their backs. Clingy, much? Most grown women would feed smothered after just one spin of "Hello," but the NU'EST fangirls will undoubtedly think that their oppas extreme efforts to keep tabs on their girlfriends is romantic and aww-worthy.
Note to NU'EST: calling your old lady up every five seconds to know where she is will only make her resent you, which will in turn lead to infidelity. Next time, give a chick some space.


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Billionaire PA is a young entrepreneur who blazes his career path by helping others literally say their dreams out loud and then helps them get started on their journey.
The Alabama native motivates audiences throughout Southern California with his personal stories of struggles and heading west to get a new perspective on life. He didn't set out with a destination in mind but drove until the Pacific Ocean stopped him.
He found himself living out of his truck, struggling to survive, and his entrepreneurial instincts surfaced, beginning with a series of original, positive quotes. He wrote over 4,000 quotes while living in the back of his truck.
Later, he created T-shirts with motivational sayings to generate cash flow during a television production internship and work at BET. He still drives the same truck so he doesn't forget the crisis that pushed him to succeed.
His goal is to help one billion people realize their dreams, and his passion is so strong that he embraced the name Billionaire PA.
I watched him speak to a gathering of students ranging from freshmen boys to seniors at Hawthorne High School and the rowdy group grew quiet when he related his story of achievement and his passion to help others.
His talk was the week after the Academy Awards and he mentioned the entertainment professionals who worked for their success but the abrupt clanging of a school bell interrupted his opening and threatened to disrupt the audience.
Billionaire remained calm and when the noise finished, he told the group, "Man, you've got to be crazy if you don't think there isn't going to be noise getting in the way of your dreams."
By the time he finished, several boys had "spoken their dreams into existence" while others cheered for them.
Billionaire's business model includes paid speaking engagements, motivational videos, and sponsorships for select students. During the first Wednesday night of each month, he hosts an evening for students and parents called Speak Dreams "Wealthy Wednesdays."
Currently, the event is held at the LA Mart in downtown. He is seeking a corporate sponsor to underwrite a new and permanent location as a way of supporting the families and helping a new generation of entrepreneurs and their families realize their dreams.
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Six Progressive Women of Retro Gaming
Cover Story: This group set the standard before the industry knew better.
he 8-bit era of gaming established one hard-and-fast rule, largely borrowed from adventure-based fiction: women are for saving. Donkey Kong in particular set a narrative standard that would be plagiarized for years to come: your adventure starts at point A, and girl exists at point B -- get there. But, early on, designers began to subvert this trope in ways that went beyond slapping a bow and a beauty mark on Pac-Man and semi-fraudulently selling it as a new game. The following females showed us at an early age that women in video games didn't necessarily have to take the role of the helpless captive -- in fact, they could easily outperform their male contemporaries, and with style.
Princess Toadstool | Super Mario Bros. 2 | 1988
Though Super Mario Brothers' true sequel doesn't differ much from the original, the rebranded Doki Doki Panic -- like many NES sequels of the late '80s -- took a very unexpected approach. Enemies no longer died when you jumped on them, vegetables acted as your most reliable means of offense, and gaming's most notable victim shared a starring role with Mario and Luigi. Given Princess Peach's (née Toadstool) portrayal in future games, her turn in the spotlight for Mario 2 honestly feels like a complete fluke from a company short on heroes to enlist for platforming action. But in giving players a female character just as well-rounded as her male co-stars, Nintendo sent an important message to their rabid boy-heavy fanbase: girls can play, too. Of course, this message soon faded from existence thanks to questionable titles like Super Princess Peach, and the character's return to helpless status in New Super Mario Bros. Wii, where she could have easily been playable in lieu of an alternate-color mushroom dude. But The Princess' role in this bizarre Mario sequel provided compelling arguments against the great boys v. girls debacle that caused a rift in playgrounds throughout the '80s.
Alis | Phantasy Star | 1987
Phantasy Star doesn't receive nearly enough credit. It launched alongside current RPG juggernauts Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, and offered game play different enough to distinguish it from the competition; unfortunately, its Master System home didn't exactly help spread the word about Sega's take on this whole "RPG" thing. As with many of their creations, Sega cursed itself by being a little too forward-thinking with their ideas (at least, compared to consumers); the original Phantasy Star features a female protagonist who somehow managed to escape sexualization. And not only that; her adventure involves avenging the death of her brother, killed for resisting a cruel dictator -- a male character that couldn't even stay alive long enough to be the recipient of a proper rescue. Again, since this progressivism found itself limited to the miniscule Master System user base, the advanced ideas of Phantasy Star never reached the audience it deserved -- a sad trend that Sega would go on to experience countless times over a variety of consoles. But at least the competition paid attention; both Dragon Quest II and IV would later portray women in very prominent roles.
Samus Aran | Metroid | 1986
The gender of Metroid protagonist Samus Aran stood as the worst-kept secret of the schoolyard. Besting Mother Brain (another gaming female?) in under five hours revealed the shocking truth: Samus was a woman! Yes, and finishing the game even faster would fill you in on the protagonist's leotard and undergarment choices. Aside from this meager amount of pixelated salaciousness, though, the underlying subtext of this twist is that Samus' gender affects her in no negative way; she can run, jump, and fight just as well as any man -- and she definitely fooled any gamer who made assumptions about her abilities based on the status quo alone. Following the original Metroid, the series would take a more hand-on approach to Samus' role as a woman by promoting her inborn mothering instincts as a positive quality; her reluctance to kill a baby Metroid ends up saving her on two separate occasions. The series would go on to severely mishandle this aspect of her character in Metroid: Other M, but the earlier games still stand as great examples of how to present a female lead without having preconceptions about her gender insult your audience.
Lucca | Chrono Trigger | 1995
Having all been afflicted with the degenerative nerve condition known as "Goku face," none of Akira Toriyama's (of Dragon Ball fame) creations have been all that sexy. Chrono Trigger's Ayla and Marle feature some very blonde bombshell qualities, but only the most deviant of DeviantArtists could ever find them attractive. That said, Lucca definitely isn't designed with the male libido in mind; though she shows off a bit of leg, her frumpy layers, dorky headgear, and thick glasses don't scream "anime dream goddess." Still, she's not drawn as an ugly character -- just a practical one. Lucca only cares about technology -- and its tragic repercussions -- and uses her skills to save both the world and her family from tragedy, not to hook up with Chrono or any the game's few eligible bachelors. People typically level lame and lazy Velma-from-Scooby-Doo accusations of lesbianism at this character, but Lucca remains remarkable for preventing gender preconceptions from defining her. Chrono Trigger gives Lucca a very gender-neutral role; a rare portrayal in a medium best known for selling itself on the most regressive portrayals of men and women.
Wendy and Razor | Maniac Mansion | 1987
Maniac Mansion might have hinged its plot on a tongue-in-cheek sendup of B-movies, but that doesn't mean the game relegates its few female roles to that of shrieking cheerleaders. Like all of their male friends, Wendy and Razor could hold their own in the titular Maniac Mansion, and the player could even choose to leave the mandatory and somewhat useless Dave behind as the game's ladies solved the Edison family's meteor crisis on their own. And the two's special abilities didn't rely on their status as females; Wendy writes, and Razor composes music. These girls don't exactly shy away from the many horrors contained within the mansion's many rooms, either; the thoroughly male Bernard stands as the game's only playable character who can get scared into submission by the mere presence of an innocent green tentacle. And while Razor may share this skill with her musical counterpart, Syd, she's the only other character who can perform the gruesome hamster-microwaving act that's mandatory to mention in any discussion of Maniac Mansion. In the world of adventure gaming, gender equality truly exists -- even in the field of animal cruelty.
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The Guardian LegendPosted: Jun 25, 2012 12:00AM PST by razama
A great game on the NES that had a female lead. It was unapperciated in its time, and since Samus is already up there, I guess you covered the "Space girl". The game was basically Legend of Zelda in space mixed in with a few bits of "1942" gameplay. Stll, the game never focused on the fact she was a female (robot? android? She could transform.), and treated her gender like tis was nuffin.
Missed OpportunityPosted: Jun 22, 2012 12:00AM PST by SonOfArathorn
That's a great point about New Super Mario Bros. Wii. The two different mushroom guys are a really silly choice considering they could have used Peach and Daisy, or even do a throwback to Mario 2 and keep those same four characters. Not only would it be good for the medium to have female characters who play exactly the same as their male counterparts, but also it could only help females get into gaming - it definitely wouldn't hurt. I consistently meet women who don't play games now (besides on their phones), but have fond memories of platformers like Mario. Now I'm going to try and find out what the reasoning was for the mushroom dudes. Maybe Nintendo didn't want to have guys jumping on gals.
Accustaions of lesbianism?Posted: Jun 21, 2012 12:00AM PST by rdm24
Hey, some of us consider it high praise!
Accusations of lesbianismPosted: Nov 23, 2012 12:00AM PST by hitmonnorris
When based on solely on looks is never high praise.
Uh...Alyx Vance from "Half-Life 2"?Posted: Jun 21, 2012 12:00AM PST by CuteIgor2
Uh...Posted: Jun 21, 2012 12:00AM PST by Eldritch_Eric
Half Life 2 isn't exactly "retro," buddy. Keyword here, retro.
I'm not your buddy, guy!Posted: Jun 24, 2012 12:00AM PST by partridgestorm
I'm not your buddy, guy.
Alis of phantasy starPosted: Jun 21, 2012 12:00AM PST by Gmegaman3504
If it wasen't for alis I wouldn't be the rpg fan I am today I still think its awesome to own the gba phantasy star triology all the other characters mentioned were great but alis definately had a huge influence on me beating the game after we found out where that damn road pass was not to many games that come to be as innovative as phantasy star.
Mackey just needs to stop.......Posted: Jun 21, 2012 12:00AM PST by The_Blackfather
We get it, women are misrepresented except for these six, now move on and write about something not involving women PLEASE!!!
even before this post Tomb Raider backlash you've been harping for months
Stop complaining.Posted: Jun 21, 2012 12:00AM PST by GamerLioness
Stop complaining. These articles are very interesting (then again, maybe it's because I'm a woman and game designer). A lot of us -- female and male -- are genuinely interested. I didn't know about Alis, Wendy, or Razor, because I haven't played Phantasy Star or Maniac Mansion yet. I'm glad I know about them now.
It's also interesting that some of the older portrayals of women are better than today's portrayals. Characters like Lucca and Alis don't feel shoehorned in; they feel like real people who aren't defined by their gender. Plus, their designs are practical!
Anyway, if you don't like the topic, don't read the articles. There are plenty of other articles and sites you can read.
I have no problem with what you saidPosted: Jun 21, 2012 12:00AM PST by The_Blackfather
Its more Mackey, his writing style of recent is very White Knighty, read his lollypop chainsaw review or his opinions on Japanese culture. I want to see him write about other things instead because its getting dull, I don't have a choice to take back what i've read nor would I avoid and article like this because I'm actually intrested, its him I have a problem with
I would have added...Posted: Jun 20, 2012 12:00AM PST by T_W_H
Alys from Phantasy Star IV, but sadly, she was killed off at the end of the first act.
Sad, really.
I still would have added herPosted: Jun 26, 2012 12:00AM PST by USM-Valor
That is the female I remember from the Phantasy Star games. She was quite strong...dominating even. Were I my older, more jaded self I would have realized that having access to such a powerhouse so early spells doom for the character, but I was genuinely shocked and saddened when she died.
Comedic Gold...Posted: Jun 20, 2012 12:00AM PST by Kokoru
I sure hope that was the intention cause I don't want to come off as some jerk kinda guy lol. Man I laughed hard with the part of Princess Peach cause I always thought, "why is she always getting bagged when she represented hard in Super Mario Bros. 2" and then I remember... That's right... It was all a dream
Wow...-nya...Posted: Jun 20, 2012 12:00AM PST by madhat
A trip down memory lane...-nya...
Espescially for Phantasy star *sob*sob*...-nya...*sob*
Well time to break out the Sega game emulator for the PS2 from storage...-nya... I wany to re-live that memory again...-nya...
Metroid : Other M ACTUALLY exists-nya !?
Phantasy Star HD remakePosted: Jun 20, 2012 12:00AM PST by Zerothe
would rule. Remeber having to map out the dungeons for the pit traps. Awsome game.
Repeat after mePosted: Jun 20, 2012 12:00AM PST by s1ash
Metroid: Other M doesn't count. It's like the Zelda games on the CDi. Kill it. Kill it with fire.
How about no.Posted: Jun 20, 2012 12:00AM PST by Triforce_of_the_Gods
I'm assuming you mean CD-i and not even close. They didn't ruin Samus, Sakamoto is just a terrible writer. He based it on the manga he had someone else right for Zero Mission and taht displayed the same backstory, she has PTSD because she saw Ridley kill her parents at the age of 3. I'd rather have that than an emotionless robot.
Just because you didn't like it doesn't mean you get to ruin it for those of us who did.
@TriforcePosted: Jun 21, 2012 12:00AM PST by kingsharkboi
I take it you haven't read "The Elephant in the Room" Metroid Other M article...google it.
@TriforcePosted: Jun 21, 2012 12:00AM PST by s1ash
I stand by my original statement. They ruined Samus. It deeply saddens me that Metroid: Other M might be someone's only experience with her.
Here's the article kingsharkboi was talking about.
I have often...Posted: Jun 20, 2012 12:00AM PST by RichardWhiskey
been hesitant to classify Samus' first appearance as progressive - particularly because it rewards the player's prowess with the removal of her clothes.
Two steps forward...Posted: Jun 20, 2012 12:00AM PST by LBD_Nytetrayn
...one step back?
Yep.Posted: Jun 21, 2012 12:00AM PST by RichardWhiskey
That sounds about right.
YesPosted: Jun 21, 2012 12:00AM PST by RichardWhiskey
This is true (but then again Ripley isn't standing alone in the cold dark of space, she's getting ready to put herself in cryogenic stais). Taken as a whole, you'd have to consider her one of the more positive video game heroines.
Oddly enough, I was never good enough to beat Metroid back in the day. I never knew Samus was a woman until I read it in Nintendo Fun Club magazine.
And now I am going to go use my AARP card to get a discount on my blue plate special at Denny's.
PeachPosted: Jun 20, 2012 12:00AM PST by Cary Woodham
I don't think Super Princess Peach was really that questionable. Sure she used emotions as powers, but so did all the enemies.
Where's Ms. Pac-Man?
I Know. . .Posted: Jun 21, 2012 12:00AM PST by Pacario
1UP has long complained about that game, as if a title featuring a woman using emotion-based powers is an absolutely reprehensible notion. The game was cute and unique, and I doubt most women who played the title thought twice about blazing through a swath of enemies with Peach's 'Rage' power.
PerhapsPosted: Jun 21, 2012 12:00AM PST by tigerZERO
we can read the skillset as a satire on the real-life association of women with being emotional. Funny thing; whenever it's convenient, literary movements will place emotionality in the masculine realm, usually to prove they are authentic as opposed to manipulative.
Phantasy Star really doesn't get enough credit.Posted: Jun 20, 2012 12:00AM PST by Totalninja
I just recently played through it for the first time (and as a result, I'm currently the author of this site's only Phantasy Star review), and yeah, that game was way ahead of its time.
Phantasy starPosted: Jun 21, 2012 12:00AM PST by Gmegaman3504
Sorry to hear your the only one that reviewed the games No whats so funny about phantasy star alot of phantasy star 2 might come true in the future its scary we got cloning,drones in the sky and there talking about robots replacing humans in the future I can see a mother brain happening in real life.
phantasy star contined...Posted: Jun 21, 2012 12:00AM PST by Gmegaman3504
One more thing i hope when i die theres no clown at the cloning center ready to reclone me back to life lol tell that part of ps2 isn't funny.
Agree'd.Posted: Jun 21, 2012 12:00AM PST by Eldritch_Eric
Would it have killed them to add a map though?


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Italy's Lacuna Coil will be return to Boise on Tuesday, March 25 as part of its U.S. Tour in support of its upcoming album, "Broken Crown Halo" due out March 31. Joining them will be Kyng and Nothing More. The event will take place at The Knitting Factory. Tickets will be $17 and go on sale Friday, February 21.
As Lacuna Coil gets set to embark on the Hottest Women in Hard Rock Tour, two of its founding members announced their retirement from the band. The group released the following statement:
Dear friends,
It is with a heavy heart that we share this news with you today: Our two brothers Cris 'Pizza' Migliore and Cristiano 'CriZ' Mozzati have decided to retire from Lacuna Coil.
Both Pizza and CriZ have had big changes impact their lives recently – we know how stressful and difficult it can be to balance both real life and the life of a professional touring musician, and we have nothing but total respect for their decisions to focus on their families and lives at home.
We have such incredible memories of traveling and exploring the world together with Pizza and CriZ, and we want to wish them both all the best as they begin these exciting new chapters in their lives. We will never forget the important roles they played in this band, or the incredible times we shared together.
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From guitarist Cris Migliore:
Dear friends,
After over 16 years spent with the Lacuna Coil family, I decided to move on and begin a new chapter in my life. This hasn't been an easy decision, as you can imagine, but I felt like I needed to change some things around.
I'm glad and honored that I've had the chance to be able to embark on such an amazing adventure, with such wonderful people as "travel companions"! I will never forget my time in Lacuna Coil and I wish my sister and brothers all the best for whatever the future may bring.
I'm sure you understand! I would also really like to thank every single one of you for showing such amazing love and support for a small band from Milan, Italy, who would've never thought would become what it has during these incredible 16 years. Thank you all and enjoy this last record we did with me and CriZ as part of the line-up – it's some of the best music we've done and I'm sure you'll love it!
Keep on rockin'!!
Cris 'Pizza' Migliore
From Cristiano Mozzati:
Hey Coilers,
As many of you guys and gals know, during this last year lots of very important things happened in my life – something really amazing, and deep enough to make me sit in front of my laptop to write these bittersweet words…
I'm leaving my "second family" Lacuna Coil because I need this change in my life… this hasn't been an easy decision at all and I've come to it with pain in my heart, because together we laughed and cried; we fought and gave all our lives to this amazing band. Together we lived the dream for 16 wonderful, intense and unforgettable years. All you guys around the world gave me such positive and sincere vibes and emotions that will stay embedded in my heart for the rest of my life! I want to say thank you Coilers, friends, crew, partners, and people that listen to our music for being such an inspiration for me. To my brothers and sis I'd like to say the following: Never stop to kicking asses, you sure know how to!
The new record is the best thing we've done together. I have put all my passion and feelings into it and I'm sure you'll love it. I'll never stop playing drums – as we all know, if you were born with rock inside your veins, you'll die with it… and this is what I will do.
Take care and stay Coilers!
Century Media Records would like to extend a massive thank you to Cris "Pizza" Migliore and Cristiano "CriZ" Mozzati, as they will be missed – 'Broken Crown Halo' marks a new chapter in the ever-evolving history of Lacuna Coil, but the band will not be slowing down. In fact, they are currently packing their bags and gear to begin touring.
Joining Lacuna Coil on the tour will be drummer Ryan Folden. Fans will already be familiar with Ryan, as he performed live with Lacuna Coil on the majority of the 2012 and 2013 'Dark Legacy' and 'Dark Adrenaline' tours.
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ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine women's basketball team (9-9, 3-2 America East) looks to return to its winning ways as it travels to take on new America East member UMass Lowell (2-15, 1-5 AE) on Thursday evening at 7 PM. The meeting will be the first ever contest between the two schools and Maine's fourth game this season against a never before played opponent.
Maine enters play winners of three of its last four after dropping a most recent contest at the current top team in the America East Albany by a score of 84-56. In a game the Black Bears only trailed by four at the half, Ashleigh Roberts scored a game-high 22 points, moving her into 16th all-time in scoring at Maine.
Roberts paces a Maine offense which ranks third in the league in scoring at 65.2 point per game. Individually, Roberts is third in the league in scoring at 13.9 points per game while pulling down a 15th best 5.7 rebounds per game. The senior guard ranks third in the league with a 52.0-percent shooting mark from the field and has tallied double-figure scoring in each of her last five games. Sophomore Liz Wood is chipping in 12.1 points per game, good for eighth best in the league, while pulling down a ninth best 6.4 rebounds. Wood leads the Black Bears in steals (1.8) and is handing out 3.2 assists (7th best in the league). Wallace, who has played in five games for the Black Bears, is averaging 9.4 points and a team-high 5.0 assists. Bodine has been Maine's most consistent deep-threat as she is hitting a league-leading 45.7-percent of her three-pointers and a league best 2.5 three-point field goals per game. Anna Heise has provided Maine a great effort in the post off the bench as she is chipping in 5.4 points and 2.8 rebounds while freshman Sigi Koizar is Maine's push off the bench at the point. Koizar is averaging 4.9 points and 3.4 rebounds while dishing out 2.6 assists.
Maine ranks third in the league in scoring at 65.2 points per game while limiting its opponents to 67.1 (seventh best). The Black Bears rank second in the league in field goal percentage (43.5), first in three-point percentage (34.8) and fifth in free throw shooting (69.0). Maine averages 34.4 rebounds and 7.0 steals while leading the league in assists at 16.7.
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This will be the first ever meeting between Maine and UMass Lowell as the River Hawks are newest member to the America East after moving up from the Division-II ranks.