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My fiance and I recently had a horror movie night, complete with snacks and couch full of pillows and blankets. That's nothing too unusual. But it is unusual to find two movies - both of which seemingly flew under most people's radar - and find them both to be wonderful.
They were so good, in fact, that after seven month's absence from this site, I decided to start up again just so I could review these two movies: Grand Piano (2013) and No One Lives (2012). Now, it doesn't matter which order you watch them in. If you prefer subtle mind-games and thrills, watch "Grand Piano" first. If you get your kicks from gore and violence, "No One Lives" is the way to go. Either way, I do recommend watching them together - but I'll get to that.
Grand Piano (synopsis courtesy IMDB): Moments before his comeback performance, a concert pianist who suffers from stage fright discovers a note written on his music sheet. It should read: the pianist (Elijah Wood) finds an extremely threatening note written on his music sheet. Soon after, he finds the red dot of a sniper rifle aimed at his head. He must play the best concert of his life - or die (at the hands of John Cusack).
I don't usually like Elijah Wood, but I love John Cusack. So I was torn when I first saw the preview for this film. I love thrillers, and movies where two characters go head-to-head in a psychological tug of war - but Elijah Wood? Really? Certainly he can't stand up to Cusack. I mean, I look at him and all I see is Frodo Baggins. But I was pleasantly surprised. He was extremely convincing, and actually played the classical pieces! The dialogue is stellar. It's incredibly hard to pull off a threat when you're just a voice in someone's ear, but the film is incredibly intense. The real thrill of this movie is that it isn't just a run-of-the-mill thrill ride. Halfway through this film it morphs into a completely different animal. As does Wood's character. The third act started with a weird musical number - but it was actually the perfect backdrop for the final game of cat and possibly-mighty mouse.
Then we flew into my fiance's pick, "No One Lives." (From IMDB) No One Lives: A gang of ruthless highway killers kidnap a wealthy couple traveling cross country only to shockingly discover that things are not what they seem. The preview for this film left me totally in the dark about what was the film was about. I had no clue, and was apprehensive when he wanted to rent it. Then he told me Luke Evans was the star and Ryuhei Kitamura (who directed the great adaptation of my favorite person Clive Barker's "Midnight Meat Train") helmed the piece. Ok, I thought, I'll give it a shot. Definitely the right call. This movie seems like a simple "you picked the wrong guy to mess with" film - one of my favorite sub-genres. But boy, oh boy, this movie is completely different. Sure, these thugs picked the wrong guy, but Evans' character is unlike any opponent in any such film. They could make a whole series of sequels just about that character alone. (I actually hope they will.) It is full of gore, and pervasive language, and there is just a bit of gratuitous nudity, but this film is excellent. It is suspenseful, clever, and Luke Evans really blew me away with his performance. I have a new respect for him now.
Now, I said you should definitely watch these films together. You should. Here's why: so often horror movies get lumped into a few categories, or we chop them up into hundreds of tiny sub-genres within sub-genres and get lost in all the analysis and categorization. But when it comes down to it, modern horror is divided into two sides: the thriller and the violent film. You either have a smart movie (that may be violent) or an all-out gore fest. Which is fine. But 95% of the time the horror films out there now are awful. It takes a lot of muddling through to find real keepers. So, if you want to see real modern horror, and see really excellent examples of where the genre can head in this current climate, look no further than "Grand Piano" and "No One Lives."


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Pamela Benitez has won two straight events to start the 2012-13 season.
Sept. 22, 2012
By John Lock
CARBONDALE, Ill. - The Southern Illinois swimming team wrapped up its opening weekend with the Open Water 5K on Saturday morning, held at the campus lake. Pamela Benitez won on the women's side and Csaba Gercsak won on the men's side.
SIU competed against Illinois State and Evansville on the women's side and just Evansville on the men's side. Benitez was coming off a win in the Saluki Miler on Friday night, and she won today's 5K with a time of 1:02:57.00. Kirsten Groome (1:03.53.00) was the only other Saluki woman to compete, and she finished second overall in the event. Benitez and Groome's times were the second and third fastest times--male or female--in the event.
On the men's side, Csaba Gercsak won in one hour and six seconds. Caleb Coots (1:03:55) and newcomer Till Pallmann (1:05:21) finished second and third in the event, respectively. Oleg Rabota (1:07:31), George Minkel (1:11:37) and Olaf Meller (1:11:55) finished fifth, sixth and seventh in the event, respectively.
The Salukis are back in action for the Alumni Meet next Saturday, Sept. 29.

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Candy Smokes
The Cardio Blog brings up a very good point. Shouldn't we stop hocking candy cigarettes to kids? Take a look:
I'll admit, when I was a kid, I was allowed to eat candy "cigarettes," those little sugar sticks with red tips that came in a box that looked like a pack of cigarettes ... or the gum that had powder under the wrapper so you could blow on it to create puffs of smoke. That was back in the day, and now that the dangers of smoking are so well known, I had assumed that these candies were no longer manufactured.
No such luck! Candy and gum resembling tobacco products are still available -- as I quickly found out when my 5 year old (who thinks smoking is gross) thought it was so cool to find a candy pack and tell me that he had cigarettes.


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Today we have my second sample from the vegetarian gummi maker Goody Good Stuff; Tropical Fruit! Out of the samples I was given, I received gummis from their vegetarian friendly flavors. They also have vegan friendly gummis too, which I was pleased to learn about. I will make a point to try them someday, since I am curious as to how those will stand up to "normal" gummies. Regardless, Tropical Fruit gummis on tap today!
Upon opening the bag the smell is exactly of a can of Del Monte fruit salad. No joke. I even asked my boyfriend to take a whiff just in case I was crazy. He also thought it smelled like a can of fruit salad. The gummis themselves are adorable. They have a nice tropical shape theme to them with palm trees, pineapples, berries and bananas. The gummies had a habit of sticking to each other I noticed. They weren't sticky in my hands however, and they had a nice weight to them. They are somewhat translucent, if you hold them up to the light you can easily see through them. Much like the Sour Fruit Salad gummies I reviewed last time, they're super attractive:
White Pineapple: Tastes fruity and of pineapple. Reminds me of the white Haribo gummi bear. It's juicy and lightly zesty.
Yellow Banana: Starchy and sweet with a light perfume note. A typical banana flavor similar to circus peanuts.
Green Palm Tree: This is a surprise, it's melon flavored! I was expecting apple. It tastea of fake watermelon at first then mellows into a juicy authentic honeydew.
Red Raspberry: Sweet and slightly taste with an herbal flavor. The "berry" flavor is faint and doesn't show up until halfway through the chewing the gummi.
Red Strawberry: Has more of a fruity flavor than the raspberry. It's more jammy, but the flavor is also mild and strangely herbal.
Orange Slice: Juicy and peachy! I didn't expect that at all. Very sweet with perfume notes.
I shared these with my friends too and received very positive feedback on them. A great option for tropical gummies with no gelatin. I myself didn't notice any difference in texture or flavor from more "normal" gummies. A must try regardless if you're vegetarian or not!
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March 20, 2013 – Brewer Science announces the commercial release of the Cee® X-PRO workstation with exhaust enclosure. This product reflects a sophisticated design that complements Brewer Science's line of cost-effective equipment products including Cee® precision spin coaters, bake plates, developers, and megasonic cleaners, as well as separation tools. This new stand-alone workstation is a bridge for low- to medium-volume applications and delivers ultraclean performance and chemical containment.
"Mini-environments provide the precision-controlled laboratory conditions that are critical for conducting cutting-edge research within the microelectronics, biomedical, and pharmaceutical industries. The Cee® X PRO workstation gives customers a turnkey solution with exceptional particle control in a compact footprint design," said Justin Furse, Brewer Science Equipment Technology Strategist.
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My son's eyes lit up with excitement when he entered his room. The shine, the glitter and the twinkling of the gleaming specks made him stare the room with excitement. So, if you are also looking to add that quirky and fanciful look to your walls? Well think not.. Just read the ideas below:-
Here we suggest –
Glittering Wall Paper
Glittering wall papers are often misconstrued for adding intense shimmer to the interiors. However, there are wall papers available in muted glitter that makes interiors endearing. However, if only one wall has to be accentuated it can be covered by strongly glittered wall paper.
The base color of the shiny wall paper must be complimentary to the color scheme of the ambiance and other furnishings. The glittering wall papers are also available in textured material with motifs and horizontal / vertical stripes.
Glittering Wall Paint
Glittering wall paint beautifully plays with ambiance, especially when focused with light. The minute reflective specks of the glitter paint dazzle in natural as well as artificial lighting and dramatically uplift the decor. Glitter wall paints can be applied as translucent layer over colored wall or as textured coat.
A coat of glitter can be added to some nearby fixture creatively for a thematic touch. Moreover, wall with glitter paint should be focused with accented lighting to bring out its conspicuous gleam.
Adding Sparkle to Wall Paint – DIY Guide
- Think up of the color scheme that would be in tandem with the décor theme. Select the type of sparkle you would like to add like – vivid glittery, subtle sparkle or metallic luster. Then there are opaque as well as translucent glitters also that can be added to paints.
- Add selected glitter to the paint can and stir it well.
- Before painting the wall, test the glitter paint on a cardboard piece. Check the intensity of gleam; add more if required.
- Finally, apply the glitter paint all over with deft hands.
By: Vidushi Bhardwaj. A journalist by profession she loves to provide insights on the latest trends in home decor.
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Dr. Ana C. Garner is the interim dean of the J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication. Prior to taking on the interim dean role, Garner served as interim dean of the college (2005-2006), associate dean for graduate studies and research (1999-2005), and acting graduate director (1998-1999). Garner joined the journalism faculty at Marquette in 1992, specializing in visual communication, graphic design and the sociology of news.
Garner received her bachelor's degree in sociology from Rutgers University, Douglas College (1978), a masters of arts degree in journalism from the University of Iowa (1987) and a doctorate in mass communication from University of Iowa (1992).
Garner's primary research is centered on news and popular culture narratives, focusing specifically on news narratives during times of change (e.g, disasters, war, social conflict). She has authored or co-authored numerous articles on press coverage of mothers of combat soldiers, women's representations in popular culture, press coverage of contraception and news coverage of transportation disasters.
Garner has been awarded the Dean's Recognition Award for Outstanding Research (2015), the Dean's Recognition Award for Outstanding Teaching (2010), and the Dean's Recognition Award for Outstanding Service (2009, 2004).


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Kim and Kanye love to feel important. This is hardly news to anyone. When Kim Kardashian and Kanye West appeared on the cover of Vogue, that broke new ground for the pair. It was the one thing it seemed that Kim couldn't touch. That reality was shattered. Kim gets everything she wants, especially being Kanye's girlfriend.
There might be that one circle she can't break into, however. Kim and Kanye are a team and Kanye does everything in his power to make his lady happy. According to a source who spoke with RadarOnline, Kanye is shoving Kim down the throats of Hollywood elitists. An April 6 reveals what Kanye is doing for Kim now.
"Kanye is begging people to invite Kim to events or meetings with the cream of the crop in Hollywood, but so many people are refusing," a source told the website.
The source said Kanye is "a serious star that people really respect, especially as a business man, but they want nothing to do with Kim."
If it's not bad enough that the elitists are asked to accept the Kim and Kanye package, they're also being pressured to "accept Kris [Jenner], too!" and "that it's NOT going to happen. People want Kris around even less than they want Kim," the source added.
Kanye West is an A-list celebrity who desires the same status for Kim, but he could be pushing his luck, too.
"Kanye usually knows how to get what he wants. Whether it is going directly to a studio head or the person in charge of an event, he has no fear," the source continued.
"People are worried he's going to start making big personal asks and calling in favors for Kim and they're dreading having to give into him. Kanye is powerful, even if people don't want to deal with Kim or Kris."
Is it even possible the Hollywood elites would entertain allowing Kim Kardashian into their world? If anyone can change their minds, it's Kanye West.
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Heather focuses on trending news and entertainment headlines. To read more from this writer, her Twitter page is @HotTopicWriter or hit "Subscribe."


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Rhinelander Residents Attend Hodag Home Show
Submitted: 03/23/2013
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- The annual Hodag Home Show made its way to the Rhinelander High School gym for the second time.
This is a good chance to come down and sample stuff without pressure from a sales man.
"It's a great chance to come in doors," said Chamber of Commerce Tourism and Event Coordinator, Kate Bauman.
"No matter what the weather is, no matter how cold it is still outside, to come out and see exactly what the trends are, what the new products are, what the new service are."
"A lot of people may not necessarily be interested in buying stuff here, but a lot of the local venders and stuff like to get their products out and get their names known," Sounds and Motion Manager Home Theater AV Specialist, Jamie Pender said.
"Show people stuff that they may not even know that are out there and exist."
Some people we met were just here to window shop. But one couple has some bigger plans.
"We've owned a lot in Rhinelander for ten years now and we figured it was time to build on it," said potential home builder, Gerry Goetz.
"So we thought we'd come to the show here and meet some of the builders."
There's even something extra for you if you shop till you drop.
"They see us doing the spinal screens and it seems like it kind of catches on and everybody is like what are you doing and all of a sudden a line forms," Allied Health Chiropractor, Dr. David Barr.
"Everybody is interested in chiropractic. It's a good time to explain to them that we're not just doctors for pain treatments. We adjust the whole spine for the function of the spine."
If you're not into gadgets, gardening or home care, the chamber added something new this year.
"Rhinelander Chryslers, Dodge, Jeep and Ram have signed up to be outside obviously. They've got cars and trucks for sale," said Bauman.
"They are happy to show off the new models and they will be happy to assist anybody who might be in the market for a new vehicle."
If you missed the event today, you still have a chance to stop by tomorrow from ten a.m. until three p.m.
"We've got stuff for the kids. Home Depot should be here again with the workshop for the kids, bouncy house for the kids," Bauman said.
"It's just a great afternoon with the family. There is absolutely something for everything."
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Woman arrested after pulling gun during dispute over duck
Submitted: 07/01/2016
- Police have arrested a Manitowoc woman after she allegedly pulled a gun on a man during an argument over a duck.
USA Today Network-Wisconsin reports the 69-year-old woman approached her neighbor on Wednesday evening in attempt to show him that she didn't have his duck.
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Lakeland Union High School looks for spot for T-Bird Country Bridge
Submitted: 07/01/2016
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- The campus at Lakeland Union High School will add an iconic piece to the area. The school is looking at different places to put the old T-Bird Country Bridge.
The bridge is in the process of being removed because it isn't tall enough. A group then donated it to LUHS.
The school is now looking at three different options on where to put it.
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Gov. Walker names attorney Strasser to Marathon County Circuit Court
Submitted: 07/01/2016
- A new judge will be taking the bench in Marathon County.
The governor's office has named attorney Gregory Strasser to serve as a judge in Marathon County Circuit Court, replacing outgoing Judge Greg Grau.
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47-year-old Almond man arrested for 5th OWI
Submitted: 07/01/2016
- A 47-year-old Almond man now faces charges for his 5th OWI, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Nicholas Felella was arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol's Wausau Post.
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Discovering New Animals in Antigo
Submitted: 07/01/2016
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- You can spot plenty of wildlife in orthern Wisconsin. However, you don't typically see a black belly barbado sheep or a royal palm turkey.
You can go check them out at the new It's All Good Farmstand and Petting Zoo right off Highway 45 in Antigo.
The It's All Good Farmstand and Petting Zoo has a simple goal. It wants people to see interesting animals.
"We decided, what the heck, we should open something to the public to so that everybody that does not have farm critters and enjoy them like we do, can come in and pet the critters and learn a lot of stuff," said owner Cheryl Wirz.
Wirz decided to have her family be part of her staff. It's something she really enjoys.
"I love the fact that my kids are here and they're getting a hands on experience," said Wirz.
"I mostly help load and unload the animals from home to here. Also, I fill up all the water when we get here, and I run the food booth," said staff member and son Aiden Wirz.
That all adds up to work for their kids and there are some perks to working for your parents.
"Mostly, they can't fire me," said Aiden, laughing.
Most animals look familiar to the guests when they come right up to them, but what about the specific breeds?
"We try to promote rare and critically endangered breeds of farm animals. Most people don't even know what they are," said Cheryl Wirz.
The Wirz family is also passionate about the quality of food for their animals.
"We do all organic produce and all of our critters eat all organic. In fact, we grow most of their food," said Cheryl Wirz.
Some young kids might be a litte nervous of the animals at first, but the friendly staff is there to help.
"Little ones will be really nervous and scared, but after awhile they're calmed down and they really love it," said staff member Natasha Lewer.
Even with all the hard work that goes into owning a farm, the happy visitors make it all worth it.
"They light up when they're in there. We had a gentleman that was in a wheelchair and all the animals surrounded him and he was just smiling from ear to ear," said Cheryl Wirz.
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Milwaukee murder suspect added this week to FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list arrested
Submitted: 07/01/2016
- The FBI says a Milwaukee woman added to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list this week has been arrested in North Carolina.
Twenty-four-year-old Shanika Minor is accused of fatally shooting Tamecca Perry and her unborn child in Milwaukee last March.
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Schofield man makes beard-grooming products available locally
Submitted: 07/01/2016
- Six months ago, Roger Zerbe had never tried beard balm. But when he went to go buy some, he ran into some difficulties.
"We drove all over Wausau trying to find some, and we couldn't find any," said Zerbe.
Instead of just ordering some off the internet, Zerbe and his girlfriend, Dana Buehler, decided to make their own.
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Six design concepts are battling it out in the Sunday Times 2012 British Homes Awards Tomorrow's SmartHome competition.
Showcasing new technology, systems and materials, a significant legacy can be anticipated for the winning design – following in the footprints of Santiago, the winning design of last year's competition for Tomorrow's Townhouse, and the Gaunt Francis-designed Barratt Green House, winner of the 2007 Home of the Future competition.
The winning design will be built and displayed at the 2013 Ideal Home Show in London, and then moved to the BRE Innovation Park in Watford, where it will undergo a programme of monitoring.
The awards are organised in association with BRE, the Modern Built Environment Knowledge Transfer Network (MBE KTN) and the Building Centre.
Voting is open till 13 August.
To vote in the competition, click here.
The winning scheme will be announced at an awards ceremony in London in September.
The awards are organised in association with BRE, the Modern Built Environment Knowledge Transfer Network (MBE KTN) and the Building Centre.
The six shortlisted designs are:
An off-site manufactured home that can be controlled by a single system, accessible both in and out of the house.
Flexi Home, a zero carbon home with solar panels, a ground source heat pump and iPad-run home monitoring
S, M, L home, (Stacking/Modular/Lifetime) which is made from five shipping containers stacked, insulated and clad in zinc and timber, and incorporates a range of controls.
A home with a glazed, energy-generating staircase and photovoltaic cladding. Energy use, appliances, security and ventilation are controlled through a single system.
Responsive House uses panelised construction and incorporates such features as automated shutters
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It seems that the build-up never really pays off for Indiana Jones fans. Last year saw the release of the first Indy film in 19 years, and brought with it pain and heartbreak for many. It showed promise but ended up being poorly executed, and unfortunately while Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings shows a lot of promise, poor execution lets down what could have been a fantastic adventure title.
The plot certainly puts the latest movie to shame. You play as Indy as he wanders the globe in search of the Staff of Moses. It's 1939 so you are battling his old pals the Nazi's along with a rival archeologist that is also after the staff. It borrows formula from Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, but still offers some originality of its own. For fans of the series the plotline will be predictable, but it never feels stale or old, in fact it will manage to ignite some memories from the movies in the series, and that's what Staff of Kings does well, it feels like another adventure in the life of Indiana Jones, not just a game. Indy's voice actor does a fantastic job sounding the part, but unfortunately is served up some pretty average dialogue. That aside, Staff of Kings has definitely captured the essence of an Indiana Jones film, much better than previous 3D adventures in the series have before it.
Unfortunately once you jump into the game you will realize you are in for one hell of a struggle. The game relies too heavily on "waggle" controls, and more often than not you will be cursing in frustration that Indy pulled off a right hook instead of whipping an enemy from afar.
Your basic running, jumping is done via face buttons and the control stick, but every combat action is completed with some form of waggle motion, which not only gets tired fast, but more often than not is totally inaccurate. It's such a shame as Staff of Kings offers some of the best combat action we have been offered in recent times. Nothing can compare to throwing a chair at an enemy before whipping them around their neck to pull them in for a few punches, and then smashing their head into a fish tank. Environments are littered with weapons ranging from bats, to bottles, to garbage can lids to bookshelves, you name it, there will always be some out of the ordinary fun way to take care of your enemies.
This is backed up by first person, on the rails style shooting segments that can be a bit of fun, yet you can't help but feel like it's severely lacking. Having said that, the controls in this segment are tight and feel great, and are certainly less frustrating than the normal combat can be at times.Action is once again broken up by numerous other sequences that have you piloting aircraft using your wiimote, and those beloved quicktime events make a re-appearance quite regularly.
Almost as annoying as the inaccuracy of the controls is the seemingly random checkpoint system. A lot of the time you will die and respawn at a point where you have to complete a bunch of seemingly basic segments such as swing across this ledge, jump to that one, before you get to where you last died, just to die again. What's even more frustrating is that cutscenes or tutorial videos cannot be skipped, and at times you will wind up going through the "How To Shoot" tutorial five or six times before passing the stage. It's frustrating and a poor design choice that can cause the user to totally lose their minds at times.
Staff of Kings isn't a "next gen" title, the Wii version looks as if it was lifted directly from the PS2 era, which is a real let down considering we know the Wii is capable of so much more. The backgrounds are fuzzy and textures are often rather bland and blurry. Indy's animations are fluid but all the other characters models and animation are really lacking.
The game features a co-op two player experience where player one controls Indy and player two controls his father Henry Jones. The puzzles don't relate directly to the single player experience but it's a fun way to kill a few hours with a friend. The best feature though is the inclusion of the 1992 Lucasart classic Indiana Jones and the Fate Of Atlantis, one of the best point and click adventures ever made. After you've beaten the six hour single player experience, you have one of the best adventure games waiting for you, which will last you another six or more hours.
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings shows a lot of promise in the deep and fun combat it provides, but it let down by its sloppy controls which rely too heavily of inaccurate "waggle" motions. The story is solid and the voice acting is top notch, but bad controls along with sub-par graphics really make this title only for fans. But if you haven't had the pleasure of experiencing Fate of Atlantis back in the day, this might be worth a purchase just for that!
FireStrife said: They should incorporate classic controller support or something into all wii games. It would make more of them half-decent
Gaetano said: Played this the other night and didn't enjoy it at all. Motion controls actually ruin it.
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Sophomore Frida Gustafsson Spang
Feb. 10, 2014
Day Two Results l Live Scoring
ORLANDO, Fla. - The East Carolina women's golf team fired a second round 1-over par 289 moving up three spots at the UCF Challenge Monday afternoon. The three-day, 54-hole event is being held at the par-72, 6,349-yard Eagle Creek Golf Club in Orlando, Fla.
ECU had four of its five golfers post rounds of 2-over or better and was led by sophomore Frida Gustafsson Spang, who posted a 2-under par 70. Spang, who started on the 14th hole, birdied her first three holes before posting pars on the 17th and the 18th making the turn at 3-under. She took a step back with a bogey on No. 1 then reeled off seven-straight pars before another bogey at No. 9. Spang (75-70=145) closed out her final four holes at 1-under moving into a tie for 23rd.
Spang's classmate Nicoline Engstroem Skaug (75-73=148) moved up 15 spots after her 1-over round of 73. On the day she recorded 16 pars, one birdie (No. 4) and a double-bogey (No. 12).
Senior Fanny Wolte (78-72=150) shot an even round 72 carding 14 pars, two birdies (No. 2, No. 13) and two bogeys (No. 4, No. 14) moving up five spots and is tied for 68th. Rounding out the Pirates roster are juniors Emily Eng (73-77=150) and Katie Kirk (78-74=152), who are tied for 68th and 80th with 18 holes remaining.
UCF's Fanny Cnops (67-70=137) continued her stellar play with a round of 2-under and holds a one shot lead over teammate Ashley Holder (70-68=138). GRU Augusta's Casey Kenney (68-71=139) is two shots back from the leader after her 1-under 71. Sitting in a three-way tie in fourth, three shots back of Cnops, are ETSU's Sian Evans (73-67), Miami's Leticia Ras-Anderica (70-70) and SMU's Jenny Haglund (72-68) at 140.
Host institution UCF (567) still leads the team portion of the event at 9-under followed by Miami (569), Iowa State (573), ETSU (574) and GRU Augusta (579).
Final round action is scheduled to begin with a shotgun start Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. with East Carolina teeing off from holes 11-13. Pirate fans can follow all the action live at www.GolfStat.com.


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Germantown's Fischer, Showalter lead NOW All-Suburban Boys Basketball Team
NOW All-Suburban Boys Basketball Player of the Year for the 2012-13 season after helping the Warhawks to their second consecutive WIAA Division 1 basketball championship.Germantown center Luke Fischer has been voted the
He is joined on the NOW team by his coach, Steve Showalter, who has guided the Warhawks to 56 consecutive victories and the back-to-back state titles.
Dominican's Duane Wilson and Diamond Stone also earned spots on the team after helping their squad to the state Division 4 title.
You can read more about them and the other members of the team on the special page highlighting the NOW 2012-13 All-Suburban Boys Basketball Team.
Layton State Bank partners with web-based company in teaching financial literacy to high school students
EverFi, Inc. to help high school students become financially literate and certified before they enter the complicated world of credit scores, debt, taxes and other concepts found in the complex world of finances.Layton State Bank is partnering with
EverFi, a Washington D.C. based company, uses technology as its platform to educate students on various subjects including, substance abuse, civic engagement and financial security. Marquette University uses the companies AlcoholEdu for College assessment in educating all incoming freshman on the importance of substance abuse and appropriate alcohol consumption.
Over 1,000 high school students in West Allis, Greendale, Greenfield and New Berlin School Districts will take part in the 10-unit, six hour course. The students will be taught, assessed and certified in the overarching topics of credit scores, credit cards, student loans, taxes, mortgages, insurance, savings, stocks and 401k's. Throughout the course the students progress and scores will be tracked and those students who successfully complete the course will be awarded a Certification in Financial Literacy.
The web-based program uses technology as a way to grasp the youths attention and spark an interest. The hope is that by using avatars, gaming and other interactives the material becomes more engaging and interesting for the students.
Greenfield woman cited in Port Washington hit-and-run
hit-and-run accident in Port Washington.A 36-year-old Greenfield woman was cited Thursday in connection with a Wednesday
A 15-year-old Port Washington High School student was hit by a car on W. Grand Ave. near N. Webster St. about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. The car struck the student's left leg and ran over a foot.
Port Washington police said a witness came forward Thursday and described the company logo from the suspect's vehicle, which enabled police to find the driver. The woman was cited with failure to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian in an uncontrolled intersection and failure to notify police of an accident.
Greenfield police say 'robbery' victim may have been involved in drug deal
A man who called 911 to report he was the victim of an attempted armed robbery in Greenfield was arrested for obstructing police after an investigation revealed the incident was related to a dispute over a drug deal.
The 32-year-old Greenfield man had reported that an unidentified man attempted to rob him when he exited Blockbuster Video, 4285 S. 76th St., at 7:15 p.m. March 22. He stated the subject, a white male in his early 30s with blonde hair and a mustache, displayed a black, semi-automatic handgun and demanded money from him.
The subject allegedly left the lot in a maroon or red, newer-model Dodge Ram truck and was last seen heading towards West Cold Spring Road.
Man arrested for wielding box cutter after Greenfield bank refuses his check
A 19-year-old man who threatened a bank manager with a box cutter after the bank refused to cash a check for him was arrested for disorderly conduct on March 22.
According to the Greenfield police log:
West Allis Health Department among first in nation to get national accreditation
The West Allis Health Department is among the first 11 public health departments in the nation to earn a 5-year accreditation from a national program supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The national program through the Public Health Accreditation Board sets standards by which the nation's more than 3,000 state, tribal, local and territorial public health agencies can work to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing the quality of their services and performance, according to a news release. The agencies recognized are the first of hundreds currently preparing to seek national accreditation through the independent organization.
A decade in development, the national accreditation program was created collaboratively by hundreds of public health practitioners. Since its launch in September 2011, more than 125 health departments have applied for the accreditation, and hundreds of public health practitioners from across the nation have been trained to serve as volunteer peer site visitors for the program.
To receive accreditation, a health department must undergo a rigorous, multi-faceted, peer-reviewed assessment process to ensure it meets or exceeds a specific set of quality standards and measures. The peer-review process provides feedback to inform health departments of their strengths and areas for improvement.
In addition to the West Allis Health Department, accreditation status was awarded this month to three health departments in Oklahoma, three in Kentucky, one in New York state, two in Washington state and one in North Carolina.
Fundraiser Tuesday for family who lost child in West Allis fire
Scroll through the images for pictures from the deadly fire in West Allis.
GREENFIELD - Viewers have called TODAY'S TMJ4, asking how they can help two West Allis families who lost their children in a fire.
On Tuesday, a McDonald's in Greenfield is giving people an easy way to help.
25 percent of the money raised at the McDonald's on South 27th Street and West Cold Spring Road will go to the family of Michael Gonzales.
He was one of two 14-year-old boys killed in a house fire.» Read Full Article
Acting chief to head West Allis police permanently
The West Allis Police and Fire Commission has chosen Acting Police Chief Charles Padgett as the new police chief.
Padgett began his career with the West Allis Police Department in May of 1988. Before becoming acting chief in November, 2012, Padgett was a deputy chief of police.
"Chief Padgett has demonstrated not only a professional ability to operate the department, but also the people skills necessary to do an outstanding job," Police and Fire Commission President Joseph Kempen said in a news release announcing the appointment. "His insight and commitment to the principles of community-oriented policing will be an asset to the department and the citizens of West Allis."
The commission chose Padgett on Thursday.
West Allis video shows ex-Marine holding suspect at gunpoint
former Marine holding a man accused of beating his ex-girlfriend at bay by gunpoint.West Allis police have released squad car video of a
In the video, obtained by WTMJ-TV (Channel 4), Charlie Blackmore Jr. is seen holding Kenneth Harris at gunpoint as police arrive. Police rush at Harris while Blackmore, who has a concealed carry permit, lowers his weapon.
Police ask Harris "You hit your lady?" and he replies "We was fighting. She hit me, I hit her."
The woman suffered a fractured left orbital bone and numerous bruises, according to a criminal complaint against Harris that charged him with substantial battery. Harris is due in court Friday for a preliminary hearing.
Blackmore said he was driving home from work when he saw the beating and stopped to help.
Greenfield police investigating thief who favors sandwiches, pizza
Greenfield police are seeking a heavy-set man who has been observed stealing sandwiches and pizzas, mostly from area gas stations between Feb. 11 and March 13.
In the first three of four cases, the thefts occurred around lunchtime, and the suspect was seen driving off in a white Pontiac Grand Prix.
The man was first observed shoplifting carryout food items at Citgo, 8333 W. Layton Ave., at about 1:10 p.m. Feb. 11. The unidentified man, described as white, 5 feet 7 inches tall, in his 40s with dark hair, fled the station.
Police tied a second incident to the same suspect when an employee at Speedway, 6000 W. Layton Ave., reported that a heavy-set man attempted to shoplift several food items at noon March 13. The suspect ended up leaving the items behind and fled the lot.
About 15 minutes later police received a report likely involving the same suspect who had just shoplifted frozen pizza, soda and other food items at Speedway on 60th Street and Layton Avenue.» Read Full Article
West Allis native chosen to lead U.S. Speedskating
Mike Plant, a West Allis native and a former Olympic speedskater, has been appointed interim president of U.S. Speedskating by the national governing body's board of directors.
Plant, executive vice president of the Atlanta Braves, takes over the 14-person board effective immediately.
He assumes a key leadership role at a difficult time for U.S. Speedskating, which has been rocked by scandal in recent months.
"This is a crucial time for U.S Speedskating and I hope to be able to help propel this great sport forward," Plant said in a statement.
In September, members of the short-track team demanded the resignation of coach Jae Su Chun, charging him with physical and emotional abuse. Chun was suspended and eventually resigned.» Read Full Article
Whitnall to discuss its handling of sex-crime details in wake of food director's arrest
To answer questions about why parents didn't learn that the Whitnall food service director was charged with enticing a child to a sex crime, Superintendent Lowell Holtz will hold an information session at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Whitnall High School auditorium.
James Heidke was arrested in a police sting operation in which he allegedly thought he was soliciting a 15-year-old boy via computer. He was charged Feb. 28 by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
Heidke, who is no longer food service director, worked for a subcontractor that provides meals for Whitnall schools.
Parents didn't find out about his arrest and the subsequent charges until March 5, many hours after it had appeared on Facebook and after a local television station had aired the news. School officials said parents weren't notified immediately because police said they had no indication that Whitnall students had been victimized, said School Board President Nancy Zaborowski.
But School Board member Quin Brunnette said the schools should have told parents immediately so that they were prepared with the facts and could better explain what happened to their children who heard about the incident and had questions.» Read Full Article
Investigations begin into cause of fatal West Allis fire
West Allis - Snow fell on a West Allis duplex Monday, chilling what had been an inferno just a day before.
The state Division of Criminal Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating a fire early Sunday that killed two teenage boys.
The agencies together with the West Allis police and fire departments have not determined the cause of the fire - described by many firefighters as the most intense residential blaze they have battled.
Snowflakes collected inside candles depicting religious icons and wax hardened. Tapers had flickered Sunday night in memory of the two 14-year-old victims and stood cold Monday in makeshift memorials outside the duplex in the 1600 block of S. 57th St.
It took firefighters less than four minutes to respond after the fire was reported at about 3:30 a.m.» Read Full Article
Greendale High to host anti-bullying event featuring ex-Packer Gilbert Brown
A high school where a bullied student called in a bomb threat last fall in retaliation for being voted onto the homecoming court as a joke is hosting a regional anti-bullying event Wednesday.
The free public event, which starts at 7 p.m. at the Greendale High School Auditorium, will feature an acclaimed documentary about bullying and former Green Bay Packer Gilbert Brown, who was bullied as a teen and has a foundation to mentor kids.
"We want to help kids stand up for each other in a positive way," said James Dean, spokesman for a new community-based, nonprofit advocacy group that's hosting the event. "When students decide they're not going to allow other students to be bullied, it will stop."
Greendale Against Bullying formed in December in response to the high-profile bullying case at the high school and other incidents of bullying in the community and across the country. Peer advocates already have been mentored at Greendale High School, and the community-based group serves as a resource and partner for the school.
The advocacy group's motto: "We've got your back."» Read Full Article
2 children killed, 2 survive West Allis duplex fire
West Allis - Four boys - three brothers and a friend - were alone in the upper level of a duplex when it caught fire in the middle of the night early Sunday.
Two of the brothers survived.
One brother and the friend did not.
Pavielle Gonzales, a cousin of the three brothers, happened to be driving near the duplex when she saw the flames.
Here is her story:» Read Full Article
NOW sites roll out Facebook commenting system
You may have noticed today that MyCommunityNOW sites have switched from our previous commenting system to a new model, which requires a Facebook account.
We hope this change, which requires people to post using their real names, will elevate the level of transparency, discussion and civility in our comment threads.
The new commenting system may look familiar to NOW readers who also visit Today'sTMJ4, which uses the same system.
We know there will still be users who post comments which violate our guidelines. We would ask you to report abusive comments by clicking the "X" that appears on the top-right corner of a comment. Users who have previously registered on a NOW site will have to create a Facebook account to comment.
We also would like to hear any feedback or technical problems you may have with the new system. Drop us a line at email@example.com with the subject Facebook comments.» Read Full Article
Marine veteran stops beating, holds man at gunpoint for police
Charlie Blackmore Jr.'s phone has been locking up, overloaded with text and Facebook messages, since news got out that he drew his 9mm handgun to stop the beating of a woman.
"I expected it because the gun debate is real hot right now, but I didn't think it would happen so fast," Blackmore, 32, said Wednesday afternoon, a day and a half after the incident.
Blackmore was driving home from work at about 4 a.m. Tuesday on W. Lincoln Ave. near S. 102nd St. in West Allis when he saw a man kicking someone on the ground. He jerked his steering wheel to pull over, turned his ignition off and stepped out.
"The man started walking away, like he didn't do anything, and I said 'What are you doing?' Then he started at me, and that's when I drew," said Blackmore, who was carrying a Springfield XDM.
Blackmore served in the Marine Corps from 2005 to 2007 and has his concealed carry permit. As the man walked away, Blackmore followed at a distance, gun still drawn, as he dialed police to describe the situation and suspect.» Read Full Article
Man arrested for impersonating an officer at Scott E's Pub in Greenfield
A 51-year-old man was arrested after flashing a badge and trying to use it to force customers to show ID at a Greenfield bar on March 9.
According to Greenfield police:
A bouncer at Scott E's Pub, 3800 S. 108th St., said the man was a customer who told other customers he was a police officer, using the badge to reinforce his claim. The bouncer eventually confiscated the badge and kicked the man out of the bar after he kept trying to ID other customers.
Police found the man stumbling southbound on 108th Street. He was taken into custody and transported to the police station, where he was arrested and cited for disorderly conduct and impersonating an officer.
WIAA boys basketball state tournament photo gallery updated
WIAA boys basketball state tournament photo gallery with images from the Division 1 semifinals.MyCommunityNOW has just updated Peter Zuzga's
Germantown and Mukwonago will meet in tonight's Division 1 championship game after defeating Oshkosh North and King in semifinal contests. The title game is set to begin shortly after the conclusion of the Division 2 championship game, which is at 6:35 p.m and features Wisconsin Lutheran against Pulaski.
NOW will update the photo gallery tonight with photos from the Division 1 championship and the Division 4 title game between Dominican and Auburndale.
WIAA boys basketball state tournament photo gallery
NOW Newspapers wins 22 awards in state contest
NOW Newspapers, publisher of Wauwatosa NOW and seven other suburban weekly newspapers, was presented with 22 awards Friday at the Wisconsin Newspaper Association annual convention in Madison.
The Better Newspapers Contest recognizes the top journalism in the state. Eligible entries were published between Sept. 1, 2011, and Aug. 31, 2012.
Wauwatosa NOW took first place in General Web Excellence and took first and second in Web Special Project, recognizing its online All-Suburban Football Team and Act 10 coverage.
NOW Newspapers also won the following honors:
Continuing Web Coverage, second, South Shore NOW» Read Full Article
South Milwaukee thrives in the clutch
Any basketball coach knows that often, the most crucial time of a game is the final minutes – and not just of the fourth quarter.
By closing any period on a strong note, teams can give themselves valuable momentum going into the next quarter as well as deal a psychological blow to their opponents.
The South Milwaukee girls proved that on Friday night in a WIAA Division 2 regional semifinal contest against Whitnall, winning the final minute of each of the first three quarters.
That proved to be a key to the Rockets' 59-44 triumph.
South Milwaukee ended the first period with a 3-pointer from Samantha Page to take a 13-12 lead after trailing by four points just moments earlier.» Read Full Article


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Comments made by kingkong1933
|Jul 16, 2010
I'd like to see Brynn again with some bondage mixed in, and riding a sybian. I like the way she wiggles, and it would be even hotter if she couldn't get away.
|Fucking Machines
|Oct 24, 2009
I can definitely see her on Everythingbutt as a possible Honeycomb Honey, and on FM with a wild DP on a sybian. Here, you'd get to tie and tease her. Seems she's flexible enough for some spread ties, maybe some cat 5s.
|Oct 10, 2009
Have you booked her yet? Or already? She's a squirmer, and she got wet fast I can see strappado, tit torture, lots of possibilities.
|Sep 5, 2009
Hmmm...an escape wiggler, wanting to get away. Definitely a candidate for the y-frame. Might be a grinder if she's getting spanked and the ropes allow it. Should be interesting for a return.
|Aug 30, 2009
Hey Lochai, did you book her yet or just go straight to a shoot? You gotta get her back...and her front. I'm a squirmer fan. Maybe tie her in bungee square, or a hammock with the vibrator and let the squirming commence! I could see her on hogtied, fucking machines bound, sex and submission. Charolette needs to be bound and orgasmed long, hard, and often! Her first movements reminded me a LOT of Tawni Ryden, and a little of Jade Marx, who are two of my favorites. You could probably do a fair amount of bungee bondage...if you had room on the set for her to bounce around. I can't wait.
|Aug 15, 2009
Bring her on! I bet she's a thrasher, given the chance. Definitely more of Claidia!
|Jun 23, 2009
Sounds like Dana wants a double scissor with two two-headed dildoes.
|Jun 16, 2009
Yay Sabrina! It's posted! We're watching...and downloading! The arched suspension reminded me of a bronze I've seen by a British artist named Leigh Hoppel. Beautiful. Lochai, I bet she could do a whole shoot of category 5 ties, but I like it more when she wiggles. I think she needed tickling. As always, I know what I like and what I like...THRASHES!
|May 19, 2009
:o :o :o Using ANY kind of words to describe this would limit it, and this is beyond limits. I now know Darling can squirt, and I don't recall seeing tha�before. I now know I need to check out Kristine on Device Bondage. And Charley is CHARLEY! And Lochai? I am SO glad you emphasize the orgasm over the floggers and rope! I know what I like, and what I like...THRASHES!
|Apr 10, 2009
Look forward to seeing Winter Sky in her first regular HT shoot. I like the way she comes, and I like the way Lochai makes them come. Technical issue: Both this shoot and the Christina Carter tutoria save as clips.jsp, and the streaming as clips.flash.jsp, as opposed to .mp4 on my Mac. I noticed both clips are basically 1 clip. I can't play them when downloaded, but I have been able to watch them both. I'm using quicktime 7.6 pro and downloading through Firefox, and I've been able to download multiple clip shoots successfully. Make'em come Lochai. I know what I like, and what I like...thrashes.
|Oct 18, 2007
Oh, Gianna HAS to come back pretty soon! Every scene, dildos or vibrators! Water Tickling! Hand Tickling! For next time, Lew, you need two water piks, tie her spreadeagle again, stand at her head, and watch the thrashing as you play the waterpiks over the ticklish spots! Can she do a Jade Marx, coming so much and hard she ignores the tickling? The wet dreams with a doggy suspension! And a tank scene which I enjoyed! Multiple orgasms! Filled pussies! Outstanding!
|Water Bondage
|Sep 16, 2007
A shoot I liked much more this week. s1: Lew's heels show up, so I know it's for him, so I just endured it, although Julie liked it. s2: Julie LIKES the singletail, liked the water, and seemed to enjoy the dildos, although her later admission of abusing her clit took just a little edge off. s3: After watching her reactions with the singletail, I'm thinking "you know, Julie might be one of the few who could take the waterpik on her clit...and the waterpik appears! AND she's ticklish! WOO-HOO! s4: FINALLY! Hair floating around, a vibrator in the tank, Lew fingering her, and she kept sticking her tongue out for the tit/clit/tonguesucker! I was wondering about another toy, essentially a dildo with a ring in the end, to give you a way to tie a dildo in the pussy, and to give you a better handle to practice your basketball dribbling while making the sub happy, since you could penetrate AND spank her clit and the same time!
|Water Bondage
|Sep 9, 2007
Dang Brits and their stiff upper lip. Models that go into subspace real easily don't always make for good viewing. I know doms like it. And Lew, I know you like ballgags, but I like a scene out of the tank where there's no ballgag so I can hear the model. All right. We're in one of the sets, so the acoustics aren't as much of a problem this time. And, I'm not hearing the camera clicks, so I imagine you've gone to all digital SLRs, or at least something much quieter, or your sound person is good at editing the tape. s1: Cherry's hair color was off-putting when I first saw the update, as I only like that color hair in my Japanese anime, preferably hentai. Too bad you can't get tentacles in the tank with some of your asian models, or anybody for that matter. I figured the manacles would be a little too heavy for some of your breath control flotation training. Better stay with rope or handcuffs for that one. And Cherry seems only somewhat responsive to external fingering. A shame. s2: This wss MEAN. No way to lean into support, a difficult position to maintain. I think you should have had a chest tie that could have pulled up the upper body, then used the wet dreams on her instead of DOS. The single tail on the breasts was fun to watch, as they dangled delightfully, but you still could have used the chest tie without affecting the scene. s3: Favorite of the shoot, and made me wonder what you could have done with the waterpik. She thrashed delightfully trying to escape the water, and I think you missed an opportunity to see if she was TICKLISH! After watching Cherry drool around the ballgag in s2, I was concerned that the particular tie pulling the head all the way back with the ring gag would cause breathing problems, especially when you had to limit her movement so you could use the water massage, then the magic wand. Her one good orgasm of the shoot, as far as I could tell. Liked the bondage, and her ability to move in it, so at least she wasn't wetzoned all the time. s4: Okay, I guess I'm just not a fan of plastic bag breath control. I know I suggested a plastic bag possibility in the last shoot, but I must have been thinking of it as an artistic point with a mud bath, and the option to spray a model's face without hurting her. Cellophane bondage...meh. Can't see anything, and no vibrator to tease. Things I think would work with Cherry, but we don't see the model sheet, so we don't know what her limits are: s2: the chest tie, so she can relax a bit, and gives her something to push against while using wet dreams. s3 was okay except for the hair tie pulled back, but that's probably just me, as I'm sure you tried it and she was okay with it. The tank scenes: Here's where you need scuba gear, an aqualung, a snorkel, the modified penis gag I mentioned (drill the center out, put a breathing tube in, silicon seal to waterproof, and a long hose to get out of the tank)Stick an underwater vibrator in and let her go to town. Or, double team her with the partner of her choice, and let's see some strap-on or fucking. She's just a little too pliant in the tank, which is great for you, but didn't do much for me. Sorry, Lew, but this one's just a 3 for me. If you do bring her back, I think you really need to just about do a completely opposite shoot with her.
|Water Bondage
|Sep 1, 2007
All right, Lew, my usual mix of technical and artistic. First off, get some wireless microphones, or use two microphones, or something in the Armory. The acoustics SUCK, so the opening interview SUCKED. I couldn't hear you at all, or just barely. S1: How about a warm mud bath scene, maybe just showing a breathing tube, the rising from beneath the mud...a very dirty beauty, maybe with head in a plastic bag, and the mud gets sprayed off and it is...? I ask for somewhat transparent clothing, but I'll take a mud scene. S2: ball tie is okay, but good for penetration. Liked the orgasm. Possible new toy:variation of vibrator-dildo on a stick. Tape a piece of pvc pipe 2" in diameter to the magic wand. Slide the dildo on a stick into the pipe, and you can work the dildo while the vibrator buzzes away. S3: Best scene of the shoot. Liked the suspension, liked the support, liked the dildo. Way cool tie. Might have preferred a little more around the middle, but that's comfort talking. S4:As soon as you put that lock on the grate, this IMMEDIATELY moved to one of my LEAST favorite things. Safety issues popped up HUGE, and just showed me one of the reasons I couldn't do your job. So MANY negative possibilites jumped in my head that I had a hard time enjoying it. I was watching how far her head could get above the grate, with clearance for nose and mouth, since a ballgag never completely seals, and I was thinking about your larger models like Jade Marx and Christina Carter, who wouldn't comfortably FIT in the tank, and whose facial structure wouldn't let them FIT through the grate without marring those lovely features. This is a hard one for me to judge, but I'll probably only give it a 4 because of the sound issues and my dislike for s4, but I REALLY liked s3.
|Water Bondage
|Aug 25, 2007
Also, the next time Sabrina comes in, I think she needs the vibrator-dildo combo, the VDOS.


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Western Washington was dealt a heavy blow last weekend with the huge mudslide and displacement of the Stillaguamish River. There have been many reports and the search goes on for the missing. Watching the reports coming out of Oso and Darrington we see people who are hurting in a magnitude beyond conceivable for most of us. Families have been torn apart and yet they continue to help those who are left to search, clean up and pick up after this natural disaster.
The stories being told over and over are of caregivers who were caught unaware. This could be any one of us and yet we watch our friends, neighbors and relatives move through this time with the grace and fortitude of which we may not have been able to surmount. This part of Washington has and is a beautiful community. Many have come to this area to achieve a lifestyle of freedom from the crime of more heavily populated areas of the U. S... And some have made this a retirement area to spend the time after working so hard their entire adult lives.
The important thing each of us can take away from this disaster is to live our lives to the fullest. Allow for our care partners to spend quality time each and every day as they are doing the best they can. Each of us as caregivers needs to do the same, spend some quality time on our own life, perhaps journaling or painting, maybe baking or gardening, whatever the task which brings quality to us we need to invest time each day to enhance the quality of our lives.


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Another Take on the MySpace Charges: 'The Statute Neatly Fits the Facts'
Last week, when we posted on the MySpace suicide case, GWU law professor Orin Kerr called the indictment's legal theory "weak," and "dangerous," because it would imply that anytime someone violates the terms of service on a Website, as defendant Lori Drew did, they're exposed to criminal prosecution. The Times and the AP followed with stories citing former prosecutors who were equally doubtful of the charges' validity.
Has the prosecutors' case been short-changed in the press? At least one lawyer thinks so. But before we get to his argument, a brief catch-up: The 49 year-old Drew — under the guise of 16 year-old "Josh Evans" — struck up a flirtatious online relationship with Megan Meier, a 13-year old MySpace member, that lasted for several weeks. According to the indictment, "Josh" told Megan she was "sexi" and made other sexually suggestive overtures. Then, "Josh" told Megan he was moving away and that the world would be a better place without her. After "Josh" broke off the relationship, Megan hanged herself in her bedroom.
Writing in the NLJ today, Nick Akerman, a Dorsey & Whitney partner, acknowledges that press reports "universally questioned the propriety of using the [Computer Fraud and Abuse Act] as the basis for this prosecution," but that "all of these shoot-from-the-hip criticisms overlook the plain language of the statute and the well-established federal law interpreting it."
According to Akerman, the statute neatly fits the facts of this crime. Drew is charged with violating two sections CFAA which make it a felony if one "intentionally accesses a computer without authorization . . . , and thereby obtains . . . information from any protected computer if the conduct involved an interstate . . . communication" and "the offense was committed in furtherance of any . . . tortious act [in this case intentional infliction of emotional distress] in violation" of the laws of any state.
Akerman writes:
There is no question that the MySpace network is a "protected" computer as that term is defined by the statute. . . .There is also no question that a violation of MySpace's TOS provides a valid predicate for proving that the defendant acted "without authorization." What the commentators ignored in their critique of this indictment is that the "CFAA . . . is primarily a statute imposing limits on access and enhancing control by information providers. . . ." A company "can easily spell out explicitly what is forbidden." Thus, companies have the right to post what are in effect "No Trespassing" signs that can form the basis for a criminal prosecution.
LB'ers: Any cyberlaw experts out there in cyberspace? How do Akerman's counter-arguments strike you?


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Mirror, mirror, on the wall….if you've lived in a builder-grade home, you've probably seen your fair share of these boring, frameless mirrors. Sara from Thrifty Treasures figured out a way to make hers look good enough to go over the fireplace mantel!
To dress up her mirror, Sara cut a thin piece of plywood to fit the mirror, and cut a large oval in the center of the plywood. She glued the wood to the front of the mirror. She added raised details to the corners with glacage. After the glacage dried, Sara painted the wood white and lightly distressed it. You'd never guess it was the same mirror!
Get more details on this project at Thrifty Treasures.


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By SANDY BARNOSKY
Pet Lady
Shadow was the product of a backyard breeder who sold him with American Kennel Club papers for $150 to an unsuspecting buyer.
At 8 months old, he weighed only 19 pounds, but the buyer was told it was because he was the runt of the litter. After having him only a week, she realized he wasn't acting like a normal, boisterous puppy and suspected something was wrong. She turned him over to a local rescue organization, but even after three months in their care, he weighed only 31 pounds and could not be housebroken.
Due to his size and quiet behavior, their veterinarian ran blood tests and determined he might have a liver condition and needed further testing. Being unable to afford the needed tests, the group contacted Golden Retrievers In Need and released him into their care.
More blood work was done at Animal Medical Centre, and when his white blood cell count and liver acid bile test both came back extremely high, an ultrasound was performed to determine the cause. It was confirmed Shadow had a portosystemic shunt, a condition where an abnormal blood vessel allowed blood to bypass the liver. In addition, he had kidney stones.
He was put on liver support medication and antibiotics and Dr. James Vogt, a specialist in portosystemic shunt surgery at Akron Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, was contacted to do the necessary surgery.
Congenital liver shunts are believed to be hereditary, and dog breeders should be aware of signs of liver disease so potential carriers of the problem can be identified and eliminated from the breeding program. Warning signs are disorientation, vomiting, blindness, compulsive pacing or circling or small, thin dogs.
The liver is responsible for detoxifying the body and metabolizing nutrients, but when the blood flow bypasses the liver, toxins are allowed to enter the bloodstream.
Dogs with liver shunts are not able to assimilate the protein from their food and sometimes suffer from seizures due to a build-up of toxins.
Shunts can be multiple or single. Congenital shunts tend to be found in younger dogs and cats, while acquired shunts tend to occur in older animals because of severe liver disease such as cirrhosis.
The two types of liver shunts are intra-hepatic, which occur within the liver, and extra-hepatic, located outside of the liver. Surgery can correct the shunt, although the intra-hepatic type is more difficult to find and close off. The abnormal vessel shunting blood around the liver is identified and closed off to force blood to flow back through the liver.
The good news for Shadow was that his shunt was extra-hepatic, which made it a less invasive surgery. While in surgery, his kidney stones were removed, and he was neutered. He made it through the surgery wonderfully and was ready for recovery in a foster home.
Kim Funai, a G.R.I.N. volunteer for 15 years, asked that he be placed in her care, since she works at Animal Medical Centre and would have quick access to medical personnel if he required help. With plenty of TLC, he's recovering while on liver support medication and a low-protein diet. At first he was quiet and scared, but he's warmed up a lot, made great strides with housebreaking, and is finally gaining some weight, she said.
"We can tell he's feeling better, because he's starting to act like a young golden, and trying to keep him quiet has been quite a task,†she said.
At his three-week follow up appointment with Vogt, he was doing great but was restricted to two more weeks of limited activity. An acid bile test will be given in five more weeks to confirm his liver is functioning, re-developing and operating normally. If the results are good, he'll be taken off his prescription food and medication and will develop like any other normal dog. As his liver grows to a normal size, this little 1-year-old boy finally will start growing and may be able to reach three-quarters the size of a normal male golden retriever.
The surgery was expensive, but without it, even on liver support medication, Shadow would have had a limited life span and the possibility of seizures or other complications for the remainder of his life. Because of help from G.R.I.N., he will be a happy and normal golden retriever.
For more information on G.R.I.N., go to: www.grinres
Barnosky can be reached at 330-725-4160, ext. 4075, via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com or by writing The Gazette, 885 W. Liberty St., Medina, 44256.


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National Guardsman Andrew Scott Boguslawski, 43, was arrested after a state trooper discovered "48 bombs," a remote detonator, as well as "blueprints for a Navy SEAL training facility" in his vehicle after he was pulled over for speeding, as reported by Laura Arenschield of the Columbus Dispatch Tuesday.
Madison County Prosecutor Stephen Pronai said that Boguslawski
"said something to the trooper about making a bomb vest."
Boguslawski, who was a groundskeeper for the "Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in south-central Indiana," was a "specialist in the Guard who has top secret clearance" according to Lt. Col. Cathy Van Bree, a spokeswoman for the Indiana National Guard.
He was pulled over for speeding in Ohio, and "appeared to be heading back to Indiana."
Last week, the Examiner reported that illegal immigrant Mario Bustamante used numerous false documents, including an Arizona Identification Card, a Social Security Card, a Bank Card and vehicle registration to gain security clearance at the high security Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
Bustamante was also discovered after being pulled over for a traffic violation.
The story of Andrew Scott Boguslawski and Mario Bustamante is particularly concerning in the wake of the September initiative announced by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, who ordered a worldwide review of physical security measures at all military installations, as discussed in this press release.
The review of the military installments was initiated after Navy Yard killer Aaron Alexis, a government contractor who had security clearance, killed twelve people at the Washington Navy Yard.
*Updated to add press release.
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FAFSA VerificationForms
Students who are selected for verfication will be notified via their student email of which one verification track (V1, V3, V4, V5, or V6) they are selected to complete. The forms can be found on the Financial Aid Forms & Documents page. Please consult your student email or your "My Documents" page on the student menu in myTRCC if you are not sure which track you are required to complete.
What is verification, and why me?
- The Department of Education selects 1 of 3 random FAFSAs to be verified, or in other words audited, by the college's Financial Aid Office.
- If you are randomly selected, the college is required to collect additional documentation to process your FAFSA.
- For more information see the verification form.
- Read the comment section on your FASFA Student Aid Report (SAR). To do this, go to www.fafsa.gov and select "View and Print Your Student Aid Report (SAR)."
- The Financial Aid Office will also attempt to notify you via your myTRCC student email.
- Check your email often for messages from the Financial Aid Office.
- Check the Communications menu on myTRCC and select "My Documents" for alerts on missing documents.
- The verification process requires the college to collect additional documents from the student and his/her family in order to verify information provided on the FAFSA. Along with the verification form, the student will need to provide the Financial Aid Office with all necessary documents and information requested.
- Depending on individual situations, additional documents may be requested as needed. It is the student's responsibility to make sure the Financial Aid Office receives the items requested in a timely manner.
- Verification must be complete in order to receive financial aid benefits. The process does take several weeks, so it is important to submit all completed paperwork as soon as possible.
- If you are under verification, you will see awards on your student account; however aid will not post to your account until the verification process is complete.
- Allow up to four (4) to six (6) weeks for general processing time once you have completed your file.
- Check the Communications menu on myTRCC and select "My Documents" for alerts on missing documents.
- Allow up to four (4) to six (6) weeks for processing time once you have completed your file.
- You may receive an updated Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Department of Education which indicates corrections have been made to your FAFSA.
- Once you receive the SAR allow 5-7 business days for awards to be updated on your myTRCC student account. Check the Financial Aid Menu and select "Financial Status by Term" to view your awards.
- Check your student email often in case we need clarification or additional information. This is how we notify students of an incomplete file or other issues.
- It is the student's responsibility to check their myTRCC and student email for all college communication.
- If you had delivered, mailed, or faxed a document, the turn-around time to see it reflected on your student records is approximately 10-14 days. During this time, it is possible that you could receive another computer generated email indicating a document is still missing. If you turned in the document within the past 10-14 days, you can ignore the request.
- As always, when we find discrepancies with a document, we will email you for clarification.
- We digitally image and track all documents you submit on our system. If you have submitted all paperwork, please know it can take up to 10-14 days for your paperwork to be linked to your file. Because of this, you may receive additional requests for the information submitted within that 10-14 day time period. You may disregard repeat communications received within that time frame.


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There are a lot of things that I would like to change about wine in America. I'd love to lower the prices, reduce the influence of scores on buying patterns, increase consumption, broaden the varieties that we consume, and on and on. I've got a long list the next time any omnipotent being comes along and asks my opinion on the situation.
But if I had to choose one thing, above all else, that really needs changing when it comes to America and wine, I would choose to destroy the association between wine and the upper class. The fact that wine continues to be thought of as an elite beverage for special occasions does more damage to the future of the industry in this country than any other phenomenon, in my opinion.
America, it must be said, did not get off on the right foot when it comes to wine. This is a little surprising given that the country's initial immigrants, Europeans of all stripes and colors, often had a common familiarity with and appreciation for wine. Indeed, on the face of things, America could very easily have inherited their cultural predisposition for wine on the dinner table.
But it didn't for one primary reason. No one could get the damn grapes to grow right. Attempts were made for years with both imported vines as well as the many various native vines that got the early colonists so excited when they arrived. For a while, America was thought to have the potential to build a wine industry that would flourish by exporting wine back to continental Europe.
But even with the help of the many Huguenots and other wine savvy folks who arrived on American shores with no shortage of expertise in viticulture, very little progress was made. The climate was just all wrong.
Which meant that any real quantity of wine had to be imported, and that meant money. This ensured that for the most part, the upper classes had the means to drink wine, and the masses made do with the products of the bountiful grains and apples that actually did flourish on these shores. In short, most everyone drank a lot of beer, cider, bourbon, and whisky, while the Thomas Jeffersons, Ben Franklins, and other early statesmen of America nursed their imported collections. In the interest of science and the good of humanity, they did their best to encourage local efforts to make wine, but to no avail.
And so, if you'll forgive me distilling a lot of complex history into a few sound bites, after about 200 years of this sort of social division, it's no wonder that, for the most part things just stayed that way. The industrial revolution widened the gap between rich and poor, engineering an even greater difference between the consumption habits of the upper classes and the lower classes. There were upswings of interest in wine, especially when people actually started to figure out how and where to grow grapes properly, but by then it was too late. Prohibition (and the rapid recovery of beer and whisky production upon repeal) put the nail in the coffin of America's wine habit, and set the stage for people like Robert Mondavi to come along and make the valiant effort to remind ordinary Americans that wine belongs on the dinner table every day. Progress has been made, but not enough.
Meanwhile, to many people wine represents the intimidating, elitist, and snobbish rich. Sarah Palin's quips during the recent campaign about the wine and cocktail drinking elite perfectly illustrate the way that many people think about wine. So too do the many comments on a recent New York Times blog about the words that are used to describe wine. I can't tell you how sad it makes me to see how many people think that attempting to describe the flavors and aromas of wine is an exercise in pretension and snobbery.
But it gets even worse. It's bad enough that the average beer loving American (whoever that is) at best thinks that wine is really just for special occasions, and at worst believes that the people who drink it are rich, stuck-up, pedants. But unfortunately, a lot of wine lovers actually act that way.
In many ways the culture of wine appreciation in America encourages this sense that wine is a luxury for the knowledgeable few. We have the specialized stores; the pomp, ceremony, and mystery that surround wine in conjunction with fine dining; the astronomical prices of top wines in the market. And of course, we have the Big Boys. You know the ones I'm talking about, right? The wine assholes.
Men who feel like they own the province of wine are just the start of our problems. Worse are the ones who also like to reel off the great wines of the world they have drunk with the same gusto as they might bedroom conquests. These are the ones that recoil in horror at the thought of sharing a bottle of 1989 Lafite with their "know-nothing cousins from Des Moines" and instead prefer to save their best bottles for wine dinners that attempt to be the oenological equivalents of an evening with Annabel Chong. They believe that their knowledge of wine makes them cool, and the prices they pay for wines or the size of their collections make them even cooler.
But as much as I sometimes want to punch some of these people in the mouth, I don't see these wine snobs as a clear perpetrators of the problem. They're just as much another symptom of the basic travesty -- that somehow we've gotten to the point where wine is far too special. And just as with anything that has cachet, wine in America has become something that many Americans think is only for certain kinds of people. Those wine people.
Of course, this rant of mine paints a rather stark, divided world, which belies the true reality of the marketplace. America is not just a collection of beer drinkers vs. wine drinkers any more than it is a collection of red states vs. blue states. And the country is slowly coming around to wine, thanks to many different factors, not the least of which are the backlash against carbohydrates and the media hype about resveratrol.
But we've got a long way to go to get to an American wine scene that I'll be satisfied with. There are a lot of myths to shatter, a lot of attitudes to adjust, and a lot of evil distribution monopolies to crush before Americans get used to having good wine on their tables every day. But perhaps most importantly, there's a lot of wine that needs to be shared among friends -- a lot of wine that needs to be enjoyed without the trappings of ceremony or status, but instead with the simple appreciation for the fact that we are all so very lucky for what we have.
Go forth and drink without fear, and spread the wine love.
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Clouds are usually seen every single day. Sometimes called "the decorations of the sky," clouds can come in a variety of shapes and sizes; the main kinds include stratus, cumulus and cirrus. From white puffy clouds to dark storm clouds, these natural masses of nature differ substantially depending on the weather conditions around them. Yet, all clouds are formed out of tiny water droplets—even clouds that are not rainclouds are made of water! This happens as a result of water on earth evaporating into the sky and condensing once high up in the cool air. Hence, clouds are part of the "water cycle" which is essential to the ecosystem as a whole. Clouds can even contain millions of tons of water.
Aside from their scientific importance, clouds also have a lot of visual appeal. They are usually considered to be very beautiful so they are also frequently depicted in artwork, children's television shows (such as "The Care Bears") and even home décor. Moreover, many people make a game out of finding shapes in the clouds. Hence, clouds are an integral part of life on earth. Below are a few facts about clouds:
• Rain, snow, sleet and hail falling from clouds are called precipitation.
• Most clouds form in the troposphere (the lowest part of Earth's atmosphere) but occasionally they are observed as high as the stratosphere or mesosphere.
• Stratus clouds are flat and featureless, appearing as layered sheets.
• Other planets in our Solar System have clouds. Venus has thick clouds of sulfur-dioxide
And Jupiter and Saturn have clouds of ammonia.
• Cumulus clouds are puffy, like cotton floating in the sky.
• Cirrus clouds are thin and wispy, appearing high in the sky.
• There are many variations of these 3 main cloud types including stratocumulus, altostratus, altocumulus, cirrostratus and cirrocumulus.
• Fog is stratus type of cloud that appears very close to the ground.
• Clouds can also be made of other chemicals.


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Argentinian Zahyra loves posing nude outside, sometimes she'll even wear something, like this chain mail top that doesn't hide much.
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British babe Kayleigh is a professional dancer but also enjoys the thrill of taking her clothes off for the camera.
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Cute Russian Conny spends an afternoon nude in the woods making a daisy chain to wear on her head.
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This hot Canadian babe takes off her bra and corset in her mini dungeon, i think she's trying to suggest something a little kinky.
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text: Hello Mustang Fans!! Welcome back to another promising season of SMU Volleyball. I am Kelly Larkan, a fifth year senior, and I'm going to be keeping all of our fans updated on the how the season is progressing, what's going on with the team, and all that other behind the scenes info you've all been dying to hear! It's called Straight from the Net, so click on the latest entry (move your mouse over to the right) and enjoy your inside look at SMU Volleyball


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Rand Cozies Up To The Establishment
GOP Presidential hopefuls are already jockeying for position in the 2016 Republican primary, and none is doing more jockeying than Senator Rand Paul. It seems this apple fell a long way from the tree.
In 2009, Paul shocked the Republican establishment by riding a wave of Tea Party anti-establishment sentiment and knocking off Trey Grayson (who had the endorsement of Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell and the State's party apparatus) to win the seat formerly held by Jim Bunning.
After the primary victory, the establishment went to work on him. A McConnell campaign aide provided Paul with debate coaching. The Republican Senatorial Committee installed on his staff a senior strategist named Trygve Olson. Olson had previously worked at the International Republican Institute, a State Department-funded organization that promotes democracy abroad. The U.S. State Department is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Council on Foreign Relations. If you don't believe that, take a gander at this roster.
Now Rand is trying to play both sides against the middle. He's fighting National Security Agency spying and railing against big government and foreign adventurism on the one hand and endorsing sanctions against Iran and wealth redistributing, big-government Promise Zones initiatives on the other. He's endorsed McConnell, who is being challenged by Tea Party-supported Matt Bevin. He and McConnell are essentially sharing staffs (something I told you about in December). McConnell, you may recall, has had some very unkind things to say about the Tea Party and is seen by the Tea Party as a statist Democrat appeaser all too willing to lie down at Senator Harry Reid's feet.
Paul's also been cozying up to Karl Rove, the architect of George W. Bush's "compassionate conservativism," which was a pretty face painted onto a fascist, big-government, nanny-state pig. Rove has declared it his mission to defeat Tea Party candidates.
Last September, Paul showed up at the Liberty Political Action Conference to make a short speech in which he told the audience that to be viable the Republican Party must reach out to young people and minorities. He then sailed out the door — skipping a speech by his father, former Congressman and Presidential candidate Ron Paul — to head to Mackinac Island, Mich., and a powwow with Rove and other Republican bigwigs who were vetting (i.e., selecting) potential Republican candidates. Among the bigwigs Rand Paul has recently consorted with are major funders of Rove's American Crossroads super PAC and Rupert Murdoch, owner of FOX News and The Wall Street Journal.
Since his election, Paul has drifted so far away from the libertarianism of his father that he's even earned the approval of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. In a libertarian hit piece published in The New York Times on Sunday, Paul made it quite clear he isn't his father and that he is prepared to play the game.
Rand Paul is showing his true nature. He is no statesman like his father. He's merely a politician.


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Throughout the years he has earned two nominations for The Chef of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington; won a few national awards and was recognized by magazines and newspapers across the country for the authenticity and for his approach to modern Italian cooking as well as his playful inventiveness.
With unflagging energy, Chef Fargione still finds time to teach cooking classes where he passes on his personalized vision of modern cooking as well as attending and supporting local charity events with his fellow chefs. Chef Enzo is an active and proud member of the James Beard Foundation where he regularly cooks and appears in its kitchen in New York City.