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The first two games of the anticipated clash between the Blackhawks and Blues have not gone the way the Blackhawks imagined. Two overtime losses have left a bitter taste in the Blackhawks mouth.
The Blackhawks will be without the services of Brent Seabrook for three games after his suspension for a hit that he delivered on David Backes. At this time, Backes has not been ruled out for Game 3 although his status will not be known until Monday morning at the earliest.
Plenty of frustration was evident among the Blackhawks both during and after Game 2. There is plenty to work on for the Blackhawks as the series shifts to the United Center for Games 3 and 4 beginning on Monday.
If the Blackhawks are going to come back they will need to protect late leads. One place to start is in goal as Corey Crawford has only been decent in this series. Crawford has faced 83 shots so far in the series and allowed 8 goals for a .904 save percentage. Give credit to Vladimir Tarasenko on the game tying goal in Game 2 but Crawford has to find a way to save the puck and the Blackhawks escape with the series tied. The game winner in overtime was brutal as the puck squirted through the legs of Crawford. The Blackhawks and Crawford know that he has to be better.
"I obviously have to find a way to make that save, and our guys need me to make a save at the end, too," Crawford said after Game 2. "Really frustrating being up and losing the lead two games in a row in the last couple minutes. That's pretty much not acceptable. We're not going to win if I'm going to play like that. Just got to be better."
"He said he needs to be better, and he needs to be better," Quenneville said on Sunday.
But the blame just doesn't go on Crawford. There is plenty of blame to go around. Of the six goals the Blackhawks have scored in this series, five have been scored by defensemen. And your leading scorer (Seabrook, 2 goals and 2 assists) is out for three games because of his stupidity.
Right now the only forward to score a goal is Patrick Kane who hasn't looked like himself yet. It will take time but this is time that the Blackhawks don't have right now. They need more contributions out of Kane, Jonathan Toews (2 assists), Marian Hossa (0 points, minus three) and Patrick Sharp (0 points, minus one). 3 points from your core four is not going to get it done if you are the Blackhawks. Hossa and Sharp have combined for 20 shots on goal in the two games so far. If the Blackhawks are to go far in the series, they need one or two of their stars to wake up starting on Monday for Game 3.
Two players who have played well are Brandon Saad and Kris Versteeg who have combined for 5 assists in two games. But there is not enough production out of the depth players. Andrew Shaw, Bryan Bickell and the fourth line consisting of Marcus Kruger, Brandon Bollig and Ben Smith have scored zero points. That's right the Blackhawks have been outplayed by the depth players of the Blues. Adam Cracknell has a goal as does Chris Porter.
The lack of scoring and production from both the stars and depth players is concerning. As is the discipline that was shown in Game 2 with the Blackhawks accruing 41 penalty minutes and being shorthanded 9 times. Perhaps the only positive so far is the penalty killing of the Blackhawks as they are 12 for 13 this series.
But the power play is its usual putrid self. The Blackhawks are 1 for 10 on the power play. A 0 for 6 performance in Game 1 helped cost the Blackhawks the game as well as a 1 for 4 performance in Game 2. With all of their star power, it's always incomprehensible that the lack of production on the power play is a mystery. It's another consistent on the team. The Blackhawks never have a plan on the power play and it shows as they struggle with entries and then don't get shots through from the point. Or they're too fancy and they don't get a shot off. Either way, it's usually two minutes of an easy penalty kill for the opposition.
Game 3 is going to be interesting as the events at the end of Game 2 will be on the mind of the Blues. They are going to want to punish the Blackhawks with their normal hitting. They have proven an ability to effectively hit the Blackhawks and not get penalized. That is not going to change as the Blues have the Blackhawks on the ropes. It is imperative that the Blackhawks not get sucked into the nonsense. Most likely the officials are going to call Game 3 tightly, that means the Blackhawks need to be ready for power plays. Any borderline hit is going to be called a penalty early in the game. Get on the power play and hit the Blues where it hurts. The Blues were successful with that approach at the end of Game 2 and there is no reason that it cannot work for the Blackhawks.
In order to get the Blackhawks offense going, I suspect that the Blackhawks will shuffle up the lines. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Kane and Toews back with Bickell. I suspect that there will be the two stars, two stars alignment however Quenneville decides to line them up. A third line that might work would be Saad, Shaw and Versteeg which will bring speed and physical play. Another move that appears to be eminent would be Jeremy Morin inserted back into the lineup for Bollig who played 3 shifts and 1:23 after the first period. There is no need for Bollig, you need offense not an enforcer in this series. Morin scored 4 goals in 6 games in April and averaged a point per game.
If the Blackhawks are going to get back into the series, they need to hold serve on home ice. More is needed from everybody. The stars need to play like stars and Crawford needs to morph back into his playoff form from last year. An ability to make your opponent pay for their mistakes on the power play would be helpful. The Blackhawks are down by two but they are not out. In order to get back into the series, they will need all hands on deck.


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Oct. 30, 2013
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Game 19 Fresno State (9-7-2, 6-2-1 MW) vs. San Jose State (3-11-2, 1-7 MW)
Nov. 1, 2013 (7 p.m. PT)
San Jose, Calif. --- Spartan Stadium
Series Record: 14-6-2
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'Dogs on a Roll
The Bulldogs ran their unbeaten streak to seven games with a 3-0 shutout over Colorado State on Senior Night last Friday, Oct. 25. This marked Fresno State's sixth shutout of the year. The final home win of the season was one for the record books, marking their fifth straight win in Bulldog Stadium of the season, the 'Dogs collectively tied the Fresno State all-time record of consecutive home wins (5). The only other time this was done was in 1997 and 1998. The Bulldogs look to continue their steak as they close out their regular season play at San Jose State this Friday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at Spartan Stadium.
Head-to-Head with San Jose State
The Bulldogs are going up against one if their oldest rivals this weekend, San Jose State. Since Fresno State's inaugural season in 1995, the Bulldogs have faced the Spartans every year except last year in 2012. The 'Dogs lead the series with the Spartans 14-6-2, with six of the victories coming on San Jose's home field. The last time the two teams faced on Oct. 8, 2011, the Bulldogs won 1-0 at Spartan Stadium.
About the Spartans (3-13-1, 2-6-1MW)
San Jose State has two conference victories in its first year in the Mountain West under head coach Jeff Leightman. The Spartans have found wins over UNLV and Colorado State. San José State shut out Colorado State by a 1-0 margin on Sunday, Oct. 27, with a goal in the 55th minute by freshman Alexis Venegas. The Spartans also had a nonconference win over Pacific earlier in their season. Sophomore Lupita Estrada leads the team with four goals after 17 games in 2013.
Castain Leads the MW
After leading the Bulldogs to a 3-0 victory over Colorado State with a standout two-goal performance on Senior Night, the senior midfielder leads the Bulldogs with 12 goals, two assists, 26 points and 54 shots this season. Castain's 12 goals ranks tied for first in the Mountain West and T-27th nationally. Her goals/game average of .667 ranks also ranks first in the MW and T-36th in the county. Castain also ranks first in the MW with 26 points. Castain's breakout senior season has moved her up in the Fresno State record books, on the all-time career leaders list she now ranks sixth in points (53), sixth in goals (23) and seventh in shots (134). Her penalty kick against Colorado State on Oct. 25 also puts her in the books in a 13-way tie with one penalty kick made in a single match.
DeVault in the Record Books
After 18 games DeVault ranks second in the Mountain West with 89 saves this season, which stands at 47th in the country. Her save percentage of .848 ranks first in MW and T-29th nationally. DeVault now sits solely in second on the Fresno State all-time saves list with 317 career saves. The junior goalkeeper recorded her 15th career shutout against Colorado State on Oct. 25 which ranks fourth on the Fresno State all-time list.
Comfortable in Overtime
The Bulldogs are no stranger of overtime games. They have pushed eight of their 18 matches into overtime so far this year, which sets a new Fresno State record for most overtime matches in a single season. The 'Dogs have won five of those eight overtime matches that they have been put in, which also breaks the Fresno State record for most overtime wins in a single season. The record previously was three, which was done four times.
MW Tournament
Fresno State is currently tied with New Mexico for second in the Mountain West with 19 points. San Diego State (10-6-2, 8-1MW) clinched the regular season conference title last weekend with wins over Boise State and Utah State. The Bulldogs have already clinched a berth in the MW Championship which is hosted by New Mexico this year, Nov. 5-10. The final match of regular season play this Friday will determine Fresno State's seed in the tournament.
'Dogs Earn MW Player of the Week
The Bulldogs have earned six Mountain West weekly honors this season under head coach Brian Zwaschka. Junior goalkeeper Katie DeVault was named MW Defensive Player of the Week three consecutive weeks in a row (Oct.21, Oct. 14 & Oct. 7). Senior midfielder Morgan Castain earned MW Offensive Player of the week twice, on Oct. 7 and Sept. 9. Freshman Ariana Holmes was also named MW Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 9. Fresno State has swept both defensive and offensive awards twice this in 2013.
Attendance Record
On Aug. 31, 4,328 fans showed up to cheer on the Bulldogs as they took on Santa Clara! In an attempt to break the national attendance record for a regular season women's soccer game the Redwave helped break the attendance record for a Fresno State women's soccer game!
Lindstrom Picks up Preseason Honors
Senior Lauren Lindstrom was named to the Mountain West women's soccer 2013 preseason all-conference second team that was released by College Sports Madness. A returning starter for the Bulldogs, Lindstrom enters her final year at the helm of the Fresno State defense that has totaled 23 shutouts in the past three seasons. She played every minute in 16 games in 2012, finishing the year with one goal and two assists. A major contributor since her freshmen season, Lindstrom has played in 67 games during her collegiate career, starting in all but two.
Six Seniors
The Bulldogs have six returning seniors leading them into their 2013 season. Tara Boynton, Morgan Castain, Kayla Kret, Lauren Lindstrom, Megan Mossman, and Shonice Myers look to combined their experience on the field to lead the 'Dogs to a successful year.
DeVault Returns in Goal
Junior Katie DeVault returns after a standout sophomore season. DeVault appeared in and started all 20 games in goal and played nearly 1900 minutes in 2012. She was ranked (T-15th) nationally in saves and led the Mountain West in saves (122) and saves per game (6.1). DeVault also set new school record for saves in a single match with 13 against then No. 24 Santa Clara. DeVault will try to build off the success of last season to be an anchor for the Bulldogs' defense in goal.
The 'Dogs add four new faces to the roster this season. Amanda Nunes, Alyssa Holsworth, Angie Weiner, and Ariana Holmes all join the as freshmen in 2013. Their experience and fresh talent look to add some depth to the Fresno State roster this year.
'Dogs Picked to Finish Sixth
The Fresno State soccer team was chosen to finish sixth (52 points) in the Mountain West 2013 preseason poll. Defending MW champion San Diego State was the favorite to win the 2013 MW regular-season title with a total of nine first-place votes and 99 total points. New Mexico was second with 86 points and one first-place vote. UNLV and MW newcomer Utah State tied for third with 77 points apiece, with the Rebels garnering one first-place vote Fresno State finished its first regular season in the MW tied for fifth with Nevada last year. The 2012 Bulldog squad made it to the Mountain West Tournament as a No. 5 seed, ending their season with a 1-0 loss to UNLV in the first-round.
The Mountain West
Fresno State enters its second season in the Mountain West Conference after finishing tied for fifth in 2012. The new season brings the addition of three new schools to Mountain West soccer. San Jose State, Utah State and Colorado State are set to join the conference to bring the total to 11 teams in 2013. San Jose State and Utah State are joining from the Western Athletic Conference, while Colorado State enters the MW for its inaugural soccer season.
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The white paper stems from a 2-day workshop convened by the Institute in December 2010, which brought together 25 senior-level stakeholders from across the industry with the goal of developing recommendations for expediting the development and adoption of integrated building control systems for energy efficiency. The white paper is a result of a focused and dynamic discussion amongst participants, representing vendors, corporate level consumers, research institutes, not-for-profits, utilities, government laboratories and academics.
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Postgame Quotes
TEXAS TECH HEAD COACH SPIKE DYKES -- "I thought we did several things pretty good. I thought the best thing we did was when you lose pretty decisively the first game of the season, our guys handled it well. I though they did a good job. You win games on Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, I really believe that.. The guys that practiced did an outstanding job. I am proud of the way they bounced back. They (USL) are not a bad football team. We're not saying that, I will say this, if you don't go play again you will have a heck of a hard time winning a game. I thought we never gave them a chance to get into the ball game. I am proud of our guys for that. I thought our punt returns were really good. I thought that was something our defensive staff worked on really hard. It's nice when your work on something for it to work. That sort of got us going. On offense we never punted until the third quarter. This team is young. We played a lot of players.
QUARTERBACK ZEBBIE LETHRIDGE -- "Our focus today on offense was to execute. Southwestern Lousiana did a good job on defense. They played hard. But, our offense was rolling. The protection the line gave us today was incredible. The receivers did a good job getting open. It is that type of teamwork you need for success. It was bound to happen. Today's victory gave us a lot of confidence after Tennessee. It was good to get our confidence back because we really wanted to get out and execute tonight. We continued to play with intensity and stayed focused throughout the game. I felt like we had a great rhythm on offense. We were able to do the things we wanted to do. And, we got execution from everyone and that made my job very easy."
TAILBACK RICKY WILLIAMS -- "For my first touchdown, it felt real good. I couldn't wait to get back on the field after the Tennessee game. Everybody clicked tonight. It felt good. The offensive line did real good and blocked hard. They did what they needed to do to create holes.
DEFENSIVE END MONTAE REAGOR -- "It was a great game. We worked hard all week. It was really exciting and we kept up the enthusiasm. It felt real good to have Tony and Eric back. It felt good because theya re leaders on our team. We had a lot to prove and lot to make up from the Tennessee game. The offense did a gret job adn kept us off the field. They did everything they could do and we kept them out of the end zone."
LINEBACKER ERIC BUTLER -- "We went out and we kept up the intensity. We were all back together on defense. Tony, myself, the second team and the third team. And, it showed out there. When we go out we play every team the same way. We need to play our best and do the best we can. That's our job, to play our best."
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[4:20 am] The alarm rings. Have to wake up, really quickly and get to the airport to catch my flight.
[6:00 am] Checking in. They can't give me the second ticket to Bangalore - I fly through CDG airport in Paris. Grr that means hassling at transfer desk in Paris. I thought these airlines partnered.
[6:50 am] Boarding should start. Sorry, flight is delayed. You should see the faces of all the people who woke up early and will probably miss their connections...
[8:30 am] Finally boarding. We'll be 90 minutes late. Oh well.
[9:55 am] Landing in Paris. Weather condition: heavy fog, 5 degrees C (about 40 F). Almost reaching the runway, but suddenly the engines go to full speed and we fly straight up with big noise. We didn't make it for the first time. My adrenalin level goes high - this was really close.
[10:15 am] Circling around CDG with other 10 airplanes. Second attempt to land. We don't see anything, fog is everywhere. Suddenly a big bang... and after several seconds another big bang. You guessed it, the airplaned jumped on the runway while landing :)
[10:40 am] Too many people at transfer desk. Many already missed their flights, more will miss them soon because they need to wait in a long queue. I am glad that I have a frequent flyer - and get the boarding pass.
[11:25 am] Cought the airplane right before last call. However, there's no rush. We are waiting for passengers to come. Too many flights were delayed.
[12:20 am] Still waiting for passengers to show up :)
[12:40 am] Leaving CDG with half-empty plane.
... switching to Indian time
[0:40 am] Landing at Bangalore international airport. First attempt successful :)
[0:50 am] Waiting for gate to be ready.
[1:30 am] Still waiting for the f\*\*\* gate to be ready. What's going on? We're probably blocking other airplanes because we're waiting in the middle of the route...
[1:45 am] Arriving to Bangalore. Local guys are very nice - they printed a huge list of names of people that won't get their baggage :) I am very lucky, I am not on the list. Getting my baggage.
[2:10 am] Going through customs. They smile at me. Trying to get money from the ATM. It doesn't work and shows a very confusing error message. Wondering if my credit card will work here. I have no money :(
[2:20 am] Getting a taxi to get to an ATM and to the hotel. Finding an ATM. Getting rupies. Can't open the door - I got locked in the ATM!!! Taxi driver helps me force open the door.
[2:40 am] Arriving to the hotel. I can't understand these guys even though they seem to speak English. I got my room.
[3:30 am] Can't fall asleep - still can see the pictures in my head from the airplane almost landing but not really and then fighting with gravity to get back to air. Writing this blog entry...
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Colorado Lawmakers Move Forward on New Gun-Control Measures
The Democratic-controlled Colorado House of Representatives approved a package of strict gun-control measures late on Friday, in a state rocked by two of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. After a marathon session that stretched late into the evening, the state House voted to advance the proposals with little support from Republicans, but with a boost from Vice President Joe Biden, who called several wavering Democratic lawmakers and urged them to vote for the measures. The proposals passed on a voice vote, with a formal vote scheduled for Monday. The bills must also pass a final vote in the state Senate, also controlled by Democrats, before it heads to Governor John Hickenlooper's desk.


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This article got lost in the Christmas rush until now. I was reminded of it by a line in the State of the Union speech which raised both right and left eyebrows.
And by the way, it was public research dollars, over the course of 30 years, that helped develop the technologies to extract all this natural gas out of shale rock –- reminding us that government support is critical in helping businesses get new energy ideas off the ground. (Applause.)
Now, what's true for natural gas is just as true for clean energy….Because of federal investments, renewable energy use has nearly doubled, and thousands of Americans have jobs because of it.
The original report by the Breakthrough Institute is fascinating in describing the history, geology and money surrounding the development of shale by those present at the creation of modern fracking.
"I'm conservative as hell," Dan Steward, the former Mitchell Energy geologist whose company pioneered shale gas in Texas, told us. But when asked about the role of government, Steward told us, "They did a hell of a lot of work, and I can't give them enough credit for that. [The Department of Energy] started it, and other people took the ball and ran with it. You cannot diminish DOE's involvement."
The right can get some comfort by noting it was at least a Republican President, albeit an unelected accidental one, who set the frack rolling:
While Jimmy Carter is often pointed to as the President who initiated the energy push in response to the oil crises of the early seventies, it was Republican President Gerald Ford who began a concerted federal effort to seek "unconventional" natural gas in response to shortages. "The DOE's [1976] Eastern Gas Shales Project [in the Appalachia basin] determined there was a hell of a lot of gas in shales," explained Steward. "Mitchell was interested in Barnett [shale] and his geophysicist said, 'It looks similar to the Devonian [shale], and the government's already done all this work on the Devonian.'"
"Mitchell raided the EGSP [Eastern Gas Shales Project] folks for help," Penn State geologist Terry Engelder told us, "and EGSP support came from that 10-fold ramp up of DOE" in the mid-seventies.
Great article, well worth reading.
The government got it really right. In terms of a symbol of effective public-private venture, it's shale gas.
The Eastern Gas Shales projects and experiments in horizontal drilling were important. Those experiments should rise high in the list of things done and supported by the government starting in 1978 or so. The idea was to drill across the fractures and the shales that I'd been documenting for the NRC.
To bear fruit, it took 20 years. It started in 1977. We went beyond Carter and Reagan and were into the Clinton administration before Carter age research paid dividends.
Mitchell hired three of the engineers who were part of the Eastern Gas Shales project. I can't identify them by name.
I can't really vouchsafe for either George Mitchell's or Terry Engelder's politics, although neither of them strike me as being very right wing, but the role of these two men themselves in the development of modern shale is indisputable, so if they said it happened this way, it happened that way


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DeKALB, Ill. - The Northern Illinois women's tennis team picked up its first Mid-American Conference win of the season Saturday at the West Tennis Courts. The Huskies eked out a 4-3 victory over the short-handed Toledo Rockets that also marked the team's 10th win of the season.
"Even with five players, they are still amazingly good and extremely talented," said NIU Head Coach Ryun Ferrell. "We had to play some of our best tennis to beat them, and that's what happened. We talked about having energy and competing. We didn't want to focus on the end, but how to get there. We did that today and it was great. I'm really proud of my team."
The Huskies took down the Rockets for the first time since Ferrell joined the program in 2006. NIU overcame a 20-minute rain delay to pull off the victory even though it gained wins by default in the No. 3 doubles and No. 6 singles positions. Sophomore Haley Dekkinga (Allegan, Mich./Allegan) pulled off one of the three singles wins on the day over Lexy Pitt, 6-5, 6-2.
The Huskies nabbed its doubles-clinching victory thanks to the freshmen tandem of Nelle Youel (Crystal Lake, Ill./Crystal Lake Central) and Arantza De La Torre (San Luis Potosi, Mexico/Motolinia). The duo beat Amanda Border and Pia Rygh 8-5 to win the point for NIU.
The key for the Huskies was the final singles match of the day. With the match tied 3-3, Toledo's Amanda Border and NIU's De La Torre played to a decisive third set. With teammates and fans from both teams cheering on their respective players, De La Torre fought to a 6-1 score in the final set to win the match for the Huskies. The win marked De La Torre's sixth of the year and helped NIU to its first 10-win season under Ferrell.
NIU continues MAC play next Friday, April 13, as it travels to Oxford, Ohio to take on the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks at 12:00 p.m. CT. The Huskies then take on Ball State in Muncie, Ind. on Saturday, April 14, at 12:00 p.m.
1. Kelsey Anonsen/Lexy Pitt (UT) def. Sara McLaughlin/Emily Rogers (NIU), 8-7
2. Nelle Youel/Arantza De La Torre (NIU) def. Amanda Border/Pia Rygh (UT), 8-5
3. Haley Dekkinga/Stephanie McDonald (NIU) won by default
1. Kelsey Anonsen (UT) def. Sara McLaughlin (NIU), 6-0, 6-0
2. Pia Rygh (UT) def. Nelle Youel (NIU), 6-4, 6-4
3. Haley Dekkinga (NIU) def. Lexy Pitt (UT), 6-5, 6-2
4. Chrissy Coffman (UT) def. Mary Malkin (NIU), 6-4, 6-2
5. Arantza De La Torre (NIU) def. Amanda Border (UT), 6-7, 6-1, 6-1
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With a title like Gran Torino, this film could be about anything. When Clint Eastwood is in the director's chair and driver's seat of this vehicle, the story will undeniably have a focus. This is Mr. Eastwood's 29th directorial effort and one of many performances where he directs himself, but his quantity never outweighs the quality. The script by Nick Schenk was originally developed in the 1990's when he discovered the people and culture of the Hmong and how their lives were devastated by the Vietnam War, the refugee camps that followed, and the difficult moves to other nations, like the US. I had the great serendipity of catching a documentary about several Hmong families' trips from Laos to Illinois recorded for the 1986 masterpiece, Blue Collar & Buddha. This reviewer can't be sure if Schenk or Eastwood took inspiration from this film, but Gran Torino certainly contains some great points in cultural relativism.
One of the things that many immigrants have to face, but are seldom warned about are gangs that feed on the vulnerabilities of those new to different societies. This may be one of the reasons why Eastwood took this project on due to its intensive analysis of figures from different cultures, our and their tensions that can exist between different ways of living, and an eventual unification toward a common goal to live happily and righteously. The young Hmong cast includes Bee Vang, Ahney Her, and Choua Kue who all do admirable jobs keeping up with their director. Eastwood himself has a lot of fun within the character of Walt Kowalski, a Korean War veteran, who takes it upon himself to keep his new neighbor's teenage boy away from the gangs while teaching him a lesson or two along the way. Kowalski keeps to himself, but knows how to stand up for someone when it counts. Kowalski hates indecision and cowardice in the face of danger, but most of the time prefers to keep out of the situation if he can help it. Most of all, Walt Kowalski does not have any reason to like you or me until you give him a reason to do so. The character is obviously an ode to many previous characters Eastwood has played over the years; notably The Man With No Name and Dirty Harry Callaghan. Unlike these two icons, Kowalski does not need to carry a shotgun, a Colt .45, or a .44 Magnum on his person at all times. His way of getting people's attention is to simply threaten them with his finger as if it were a gun.
The character of Walt Kowalski also recalls a time where men solved situations by duke-ing it out much to the surprise of a few hoodlums who attempt to teach Kowalski their own lesson. But it is obvious that this aging cowboy, in his own right, is the only one who should be giving lessons. Film buffs might find some parallels in Gran Torino to Don Siegel's The Shootist with John Wayne about an aging cowboy (literally) who plans one last climatic battle to tie up loose ends. Don Siegel directed Eastwood in five films himself, and I have a suspicion that Eastwood picked this project because of the many things Siegel might have found intriguing in it. One of these intriguing elements the film shows us involves details into the Hmong culture and how Kowalski eventually takes a more flexible attitude to it. Who says you can't teach an old dog (just like Kowalski's dog) new tricks? As for what the film teaches us, I know from my experience that it takes a good teacher to make a good student and certainly vice versa. No one should inherit a gift. They should always earn it.


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The Official U.K. Playstation Magazine has teased several PS4 games that will be appearing in the upcoming issue of the publication. According to a report from Game Chup on Aug. 24, the magazine posted a sneak peek at the cover of the next issue, revealing that it will be based around the idea of a "zombie outbreak." One of the video games that were mentioned was "GTA 5."
No official announcement has been made by Rockstar Games in regards to possibly releasing a zombie DLC for the fifth main installment of the "Grand Theft Auto" series. However, fans have found several hints from the game's data files. With the "GTA 5" being a part of the zombie outbreak coverage from the Official U.K. Playstation Magazine, an official announcement could be made in the very near future.
The publication is also going to be talking about a new "Resident Evil" video game. However, the magazine did not clarify if the coverage will be based on the recently-announced remastered high-definition port of the Gamecube game or the potentially-leaked, "Resident Evil Revelations 2." Several leaked images appeared for the sequel on the official Xbox Live Marketplace before the shots were removed. As a result, Capcom could also be making an announcement in the near future as well.
"Dying Light," "H1Z1" "The Walking Dead" were the three other games that were featured on the cover. Probably the most unrecognizable name is "H1Z1," which is a zombie apocalypse massively multiplayer game that is coming to the PC as well as the PS4. For "The Walking Dead" adventure game series, season two is about to be completed while a third season was recently announced.
The aforementioned Zombie DLC could be one of many projects that are being worked on by Rockstar North. The same studio is also trying to complete the development on the troublesome "GTA Online" heists as well as porting "GTA 5" to the PS4, Xbox One and PC at the same time. You can find the cover from the upcoming Official U.K. Playstation Magazine issue near the top of this article (via the official Twitter page of the publication).
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A look at today's forecast
A bright start but a very cold and icy one. We still have a yellow warning in place for some icy surfaces.
Cloud will increase in the afternoon as a front pushes in from the north but we shouldn't see any rain from it until after dark when it will push southwards and perhaps give a wintry mix of rain, sleet or even snow for some parts of the east.
Some lovely weather on offer today but do make the most of it as things are turning rather autumnal next week.


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BOULDER— The University of Colorado volleyball team is looking for redemption this weekend against No. 6 Stanford and No. 22 California since falling to both in three sets on the road earlier this season. The Buffs will host No. 6 Stanford on Nov. 8 and No. 22 California on Nov. 9 at the Coors Events Center. Both matches start at 7 p.m. and will be streamed live on the Pac-12 Digital Network.
The Buffs are looking to stay undefeated at Coors in Pac-12 play this weekend. They are currently 5-0 at home with three wins against ranked opponents, including No. 1 Washington. Overall the Buffs are 6-1 at home this year with the only loss coming in the first match of the season against St. Mary's on August 30.
CU is currently 15-7 overall (7-4 Pac-12) this season and is receiving votes in the AVCA Coach Poll. The Buffs are tied with California for fourth in the league standings behind Washington (11-1), USC (10-2) and Stanford (9-3).
Last weekend, the Buffs split a pair of matches on the road. CU defeated Washington State 3-2 in Pullman, Wash. after a thrilling come-from-behind victory on Nov. 1. The Buffs dropped a 3-0 match to No. 3 Washington in Seattle on Nov. 3.
Junior Taylor Simpson leads CU with 3.38 kills per set and ranks eighth in the Pac-12. Sophomore Alexis Austin is second on the team with 2.69 kills per set. The best hitting percentage on the squad belongs to junior Kelsey English at .367, which is sixth in the Pac-12. She has recorded 150 kills and 34 errors on 316 attacks this season. She is also second in the league in service aces, averaging 0.40 per set.
The offense is directed by sophomore Nicole Edelman. She is averaging 10.30 assists per set this season, the fifth best in the league, while helping the Buffs to a .235 attack percentage. Edelman has also added 61 kills of her own and is hitting .387.
Defensively, true freshman Cierra Simpson has recorded 3.25 digs per set. Taylor Simpson is second on the team with 2.59 digs per set and senior Kerra Schroeder is third with 2.56 digs per set. At the net, senior Nikki Lindow ranks sixth in the Pac-12 with 1.23 blocks per set. English adds 0.72 blocks per set and Taylor Simpson posts 0.68 blocks per set.
Stanford is ranked sixth in the latest AVCA Coaches Poll and has a 16-5 record (9-3 Pac-12). Last weekend, Stanford dropped a five-set match against No. 4 USC and defeated UCLA 3-1. SU is 3-2 on the road against league opponents this season.
Carly Wopat leads the Cardinal and ranks second in the Pac-12 with a .457 hitting efficiency. She has recorded 202 kills this season with 27 errors on 383 attacks to average 2.93 kills per set, which leads SU. Brittany Howard adds 2.92 kills per set and Rachel Williams contributes 2.71 kills per set. Madi Bugg leads the league with 11.61 assists per set and has helped SU to a Pac-12 best .317 hitting percentage.
Defensively, the Cardinal has the third best digs per set in the Pac-12, averaging 16.42. Kyle Gilbert has a team-best mark at 4.97 digs per set, which is second in the league. Jordan Burgess adds 2.67 digs per set as well. SU is the top blocking team in the conference, averaging 2.99 blocks per set. Wopat is posting the second best mark in the Pac-12 with 1.39 blocks per set and Inky Ajanaku adds 1.34 blocks per set, the third highest in the conference.
Stanford has an 11-0 lead in the all-time series against CU. The Cardinal defeated the Buffs 3-0 in the first meeting this season on Oct. 12 in Maples Pavilion.
Cal is ranked 22nd overall in the latest AVCA Coaches Poll. The Bears are 15-7 this season and are tied for fourth with the Buffs in the Pac-12 with a 7-5 record. They are fresh off a 3-2 win against UCLA after dropping a four-set match to No. 4 USC last week. Cal is 2-2 this year on the road in Pac-12 play.
Adrienne Gehan is averaging the fifth best kills per set total in the Pac-12 with 4.27. Christina Higgins ranks second on the squad with 3.15 kills per set and Lara Vukasovic chips in 2.42 kills per set. Vukasovic has the best hitting percentage on the team, .352. The team is attacking at a .249 clip thanks to Joan Caloiaro who has been handing out 11.55 assists per set this season (second in the conference).
Mandy Kerr is leading the way in the back row for Cal with the league's 10th best mark of 3.65 digs per set. Gehan adds an additional 3.12 and Caloiaro is third on the team with 3.00 digs per set. At the net, Cal is led by Vukasovic, who is recording 1.16 blocks per set. Lillian Schonewise is second with 0.97 blocks per set.
Cal owns a 4-2 record in the all-time series against the Buffs. Earlier this season, CU fell 3-0 to Cal in Berkeley, Calif. on Oct. 9.
And don't forget to check out 'This Week In Colorado Volleyball,' online now at CUBuffs.com.


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At the rate Kendrick's been ascending in the hip hop ranks, it was only a matter of time that a collaboration like this would happen. They both bring their A games on this remix with plenty of lyrics that will have you hitting the rewind button. Jay usually dominates any song he's on but Kendrick's presence is undeniably as strong here.
Star Slinger decided to upgrade the tempo on this track and the results are highly danceable.
Here goes a dope remix courtesy of Mansions On The Moon. Their next EP Lightyears hits in November and it's being executive produced by Pharrell.
What happens when a song gets hot? It gets remixed like this.
The original went under my radar but this remix is undeniable. Let's party. Hard.
Something fresh to bounce to.
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Brook D'Leau, 1/2 of the group J*Davey, cooked up this very fresh take on Sure Thing.
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Hustle hard my friends.
Epic collaboration. Produced by Noah "40″ Shebib. Off her upcoming Ultimate Collection.
This MJB remix of the Dirty Money track with Lil' Wayne is dope and I dig how Collin Tilley directed this video for it.


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Seventeen-year-old Miashani Macon is a high school senior from Fontana, California who will be majoring in Merchandise Product Development at FIDM this summer. Miashani was inspired to pursue her love of fashion by her great aunt Linda Gail, who has a children's clothing label.
"I like taking vintage clothes and making them up-to-date. A lot of my inspiration comes from my great aunt Linda Gail who graduated from FIDM in 1979."
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Alert for Louisiana Public Schools: Beware of Stealth Creationist "Supplemental Materials"
To parents, public school teachers, principals, curriculum supervisors, school boards, and district superintendents of Louisiana:
Thank you for all you do to support Louisiana's public schools. The public school system is a lifeline for our state's young people, who count on you to make sure that their education prepares them for the 21st-century world. A good education is essential to their ability to live decent lives as productive citizens.
As the 2009-2010 school year begins, please remember that Louisiana now has a creationist law: the Louisiana Science Education Act [pdf] of 2008. For an analysis of the LSEA, see this document [pdf]. This law was promoted by the Louisiana Family Forum (LFF), a religious group whose director, Rev. Gene Mills, does not send his children to public schools (Gene Mills' Christmas Letter 2008). In drafting the LSEA and influencing the BESE policy that implements it, the LFF partnered with an out-of-state creationist think tank, the Center for Science and Culture (CSC). The CSC is part of the Discovery Institute (DI) in Seattle, WA, the national headquarters of the intelligent design (ID) creationist movement. To learn more about the ID movement, see "Understanding the Intelligent Design Creationist Movement: Its True Nature and Goals" here [pdf].
You should be on guard against the creationist "supplemental materials" that this law permits under the guise of "critical thinking," "logical analysis," and "objective discussion." Teaching creationism in public school science classes was declared unconstitutional by the U. S. Supreme Court in the case of Edwards v. Aguillard 1987, which originated in our own state of Louisiana. Since "intelligent design" has been exposed as nothing more than creationism, the Edwards ruling applies to ID as well. Below are materials that should NOT be used in Louisiana's public school science classes, along with tips that will help you recognize such materials. Our list may not include everything that could show up in our public schools. If you have questions about any materials, please contact the Louisiana Coalition for Science. We work directly with the National Center for Science Education. Continue Reading »


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Women are honored as role models for girls served by APCH in its GirlPower Project A Place Called Home (APCH), which for 20 years has provided a safe haven for underserved youth in South Central Los Angeles, honored four outstanding women whose personal and professional lives provide inspiration to the young women and girls served by APCH's programs, most notably those enrolled in its GirlPower Project. "We're so fortunate to be able to recognize these four women whose professional and volunteer leadership continues to make a difference for our community's children," said Jonathan Zeichner, APCH's executive director. "We constantly seek to present role models to our young people— outstanding women and men who influence our society for the greater good. There's little question that Amy Ziering, Dana Green, Susan Feldman and Alison Pincus fall into that illustrious category." An award-winning and Oscar-nominated documentary producer and director, Amy Ziering was presented with the GirlPower Social Change Award. While the award recognizes Ziering's body of work, it particularly honors her 2012 documentary "The Invisible War," a groundbreaking investigation into the epidemic of rape in the U.S. military. The film won major awards at the Sundance Film Festival and the Independent Spirit Awards. Ziering's other works include "Outrage," which received an Emmy nomination, and "The Memory Thief," which was both a New York Times critics' pick and won numerous other festival awards. The GirlPower Legacy Award was presented to Dana Green, who has a ten-year history of volunteering at APCH. A decade ago, Green conceptualized the idea of providing formal wear to underprivileged young women who wanted to attend their prom or graduation ceremony, but couldn't afford the luxury of an appropriate dress. "The Cinderella Project," as it's called, has provided thousands of formal outfits to girls most in need and, in 2012, "The Prince Charming Project" was added to provide the male counterpart. Green is Executive Director, Media Relations for Disney Channels and is responsible for the media relations for a host of Disney programs for children. Receiving the GirlPower Innovators Award were Susan Feldman and Alison Pincus, co-founders of the hugely successful online membership shopping site, One Kings Lane. Feldman serves as the organization's chief merchandizing officer, travelling the world to bring exciting and unique products to One Kings Lane's sophisticated customer base. Prior to founding the company, Feldman held a variety of senior positions in the apparel industry. Pincus, a digital media veteran, serves as Chief Partnership Officer of One Kings Lane. In this role, she's the principal spokesperson for the company, and oversees business development and strategic partnerships. Previously, Pincus held digital marketing and business development positions at Disney and NBC, among others. She serves on the boards of the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco and the Aspen Art Museum in Aspen Colorado. Both Feldman and Pincus hold MBA degrees from the Anderson School of Business and Management at UCLA. Over 300 guests attended the GirlPower Awards Luncheon, which was held in the Crystal Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills. The luncheon itself was preceded by a reception and sales boutique. Proceeds from the latter and from the luncheon provide funding for APCH programs, including its GirlPower Project. Fifteen girls from the Project participated in the luncheon program, each sharing a snapshot of how their lives were changed by being involved in GirlPower and APCH. "In addition to paying tribute to our worthy honorees, this luncheon gives us the opportunity to celebrate a special group of inner-city teens who are learning and growing into strong young women who will lead the way and pay it forward for the younger girls who look up to them," noted Zeichner. About A Place Called Home A Place Called Home (APCH) is a safe haven in South Central Los Angeles where underserved youth are empowered to take ownership of the quality and direction of their lives through programs in education, arts and well-being; and are inspired to make a meaningful difference in their communities and the world. Core programs work in conjunction with one another to support APCH members in avoiding destructive behaviors by developing life skills and motivation to overcome adversity, make healthy, productive choices and take advantage of the opportunities that lie before them. For more information visit www.apch.org.
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Prevent pain, feel-good and recover rapidly with HyperIce, the breakthrough brand behind dual-defense ice compression technology that works as a super-performing system to maximize cold & compression and deliver optimal cold therapy.
Whether you're a fitness newbie, weekend warrior or play-hard pro, it's hard to admit but everyone experiences athletic injury at some point in their lives and wants to bounce back stat. The rule of thumb and primary treatment for soft tissue injury used by health care professionals, world class trainers and athletes is R.I.C.E. therapy — Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.
HyperIce has taken this feel-good four-step method and amped it up by combining the power of cryotherapy (cold therapy) with compression all at once to improve skin contact with the cold source, offering cutting edge cold therapy. HyperIce was created by founder and athlete Anthony Katz in collaboration with the world's best athletes and trainers who tried and tested the product to meet their standards: the result is a super-performing dual system that delivers the ultimate in prevention, performance and recovery in a state-of-the-art, stress- and pain-free and cleverly convenient way.
Each HyperIce device is composed of two premium parts that work together as a super-performing system to deliver optimal cold therapy:
The Cold component- The "Ice Cell" is the chamber that holds the ice made of a medical-grade material (containing latex) that's formulated with antimicrobial properties to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi. This ultra-thin but super-sturdy cell provides the "cold" therapy with a built-in "air release valve" to let out trapped air for closer contact — simply fill the chamber with real ice through its easy-to-use wide-mouth opening, seal closed, press the valve button to slowly remove excess air and mold the chamber against the skin to achieve close and comfortable contact. No need to worry about puncturing or damaging the Ice Cell, because it is durable enough to withstand the wear and tear of daily use.
The Compression component- the "Ice Cell" pops into the "Compression Wrap"- a plush and super-comfortable 3mm dual-layered neoprene with Lycra Spandex and premium-grade nylon threading trim that's long-lasting, feels good against the skin and connects the two components together. The "Compression Wrap" applies pressure to the "Ice Cell" and eradicates excess air via the "air release valve" to help skin achieve direct contact with the ice and provide optimal compression. The result is close, cold therapy that forms an "ice cast" around the targeted body part. The compression wrap not only provides direct cryotherapy contact but it also offers a custom-made and stay-put fit thanks to its ergonomic design and hook-system that uses multidirectional straps that allow you to shape and strap-on securely to make direct and precise contact to the desired body part.
HyperIce combines cryotherapy (cold therapy) and compression — together the two work as a super-performing system to maximize cold & compression and deliver optimal cold therapy. The "Ice Cell" works to minimize inflammation and diminish pain while the "Compression Wrap" provides direct and improved contact between the skin and cold source for the ultimate in prevention, performance and recovery.
When performed properly, cryotherapy can diminish pain, metabolism, and muscle spasm, thus reducing swelling and improving recovery after soft tissue trauma. Compression when used in conjunction with cryotherapy not only improves contact between the skin and the cold source but also aids in greater reduction of blood flow to the region and promotes an insulation effect, which may further reduce tissue temperatures. The combined effects of cold and compression therapy can shorten recovery time to get you back on the move to your peak performance. Plus, your joints and muscles can benefit from using HyperIce's cold compression technology regularly as a preventative measure.
HyperIce offers five cold-therapy devices: Utility, Back, Knee, Shoulder, and Extended Shoulder to provide custom-made care and optimal cold and compression to these specific body parts, so that every nook and cranny is covered and carefully positioned to optimize form, fit, and function.
Examiner had the opportunity to put the Utility ($90) and Back ($120) devices to the test and reap the rewards from their revolutionary recovery and peak-performing results. The Utility device is a multi-use marvel that can be used on the ankle, elbow, wrist, calf, shin, knee, feet or hands — and almost anywhere else you can wrap and mold this generously-sized device onto, from wrist aches, tennis elbow, shin splints to plantar fasciitis (heel pain), the Utility helps to heal a variety of conditions. The Back device has literally "got your back" when it comes to back pain associated with exercise soreness and fitness injury as well as overuse from daily living such as standing on your feet all day or sitting at a desk in front of a computer for extensive hours — from stiffness, spasms, strain, arthritis, SI joint pain to sciatica, the Back device has you covered.
Both devices are very easy-to-use and require the same simple, speedy and stress-free method of application: just fill the "Ice Cell" with 2/3 ice (crushed/shaved ice works best) through its wide-mouth opening, place the cell on a smooth surface to flatten out and securely close the cap. Insert the "Ice Cell" into the "Compression Wrap" and strap the device onto the targeted body part. Make sure to gently press the "air release valve" every 5 minutes or so to release excess air and maintain close contact against the skin. Leave the device on for no more than 15 to 20 minutes (Please note: Do not leave on any HyperIce device on the body for more than 25 minutes at a time).
I've used the Utility and Back devices for the last few weeks now and consider them to be an absolute essential for everyday living and now a part of my feel-good fitness routine. As a runner, I've experienced swelling and soreness, and currently suffer from insanely painful and deeply frustrating shin splints on my right leg. What's more, as a Reporter, I've experienced back pain from sitting in front of the computer typing for endless hours which can take a toll on your body, especially the lower back. I've put the HyperIce Utility device to the test on my right interior shin and the Back device on my lower back and have let them work their cold-compression magic while I lounge and move about.
Let's just say I am speaking preventative and pain-reducing praises about HyperIce — gone are the days when I would have to hassle and spend a tedious amount of time using ice and gel packs wrapped in towels around my problem areas to lower the inflammation and soothe the pain. I no longer have to stay-put to treat my problem areas because HyperIce makes it cleverly-convenient to move around — I simply strap the device on and can stand, sit or walk around with the Utility and Back devices securely attached to my right shin and lower back. Moreover, these devices provide a satisfying cold chill and comforting compression that alleviates my aches and reduces my pain. After every use, I feel better and better and can begin to notice that these persistent pains are slowly lessening thanks to HyperIce's cold compression technology. These devices definitely provide a cool chill factor to the problem areas while the compression offers a custom-fit that presses the cold ice against my skin for an overall healing effect!
HyperIce is a state-of-the-art and cleverly convenient injury prevention and recovery aid that uses a super-performing dual system to maximize cold & compression and deliver optimal cold therapy. It's a must-have companion to use regularly and keep close by for pre- and post-exercise and everyday living.
The HyperIce Utility device retails for $90 and the HyperIce Back device retails for $120. To learn more and shop for these and other HyperIce devices at please visit www.hyperice.com.
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This exhibition catalog features the work of 31 award-winning photographers from around the world.
The winning photographers (working on 3 continents) were selected by a world-class jury of experts who reviewed more than 6,000 photographs submitted by photographers in 47 countries for the Lens Culture International Exposure Awards.
The exhibition schedule includes gallery shows in San Francisco (Gallery 291) opening April 28; New York (VII Dumbo Gallery) opening July 14; and Paris (Speos Gallery) September 28, 2011.
The catalog includes the websites and contact information for all of the winning photographers -- it's a great reference tool for anyone who wants to discover some of the best global contemporary photography today.
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I hear the snails talking to me!
Deniz the Niece revealed that she hears voices. That's no reason to be alarmed though, for those are the voices of the characters in the novel she's been writing. It's all part of creative thinking.
Sometimes I hear or read something – a word, a phrase, a lyric – and it starts the ball rolling, whether action, dialogue or monologue, and I have to write it *now* or I'll lose it. These are the ideas that come fully-formed, often at the beginning of a new story, and are generally the roughest stuff – need a lot of hacking through in the editing process.Interestingly, she is describing how I frequently come up with ideas when I am intensely working on a scientific manuscript. It usually happens when I am on a walk. I start thinking about the parts of the manuscript that still need to be written or revised and about the snails that are the usual "characters" of my manuscripts. Then, a train of thought, so to speak, suddenly appears, as if from out of a tunnel; this is followed by sentences to be added to the manuscript forming in my mind. If I happen to have a pen and a piece of paper on me, I may even write them down so as not to forget them.
And, yes, although at first they sound perfectly fine, these spontaneous creations must be edited, rewritten, revised, rewritten...many times. And occasionally, upon further rumination, they even get chucked out of the manuscript.
I guess writers' minds works the same way regardless of what it is that they may be writing, whether it is fiction or nonfiction. The process of creativity in literature and science must have a lot in common.


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We estimate the likelihood of our overeating frozen treats this summer to be upward of ninety-nine percent. Who can resist making mini desserts? Honestly. Aside from being cute, the Mini Ice Cream Sandwich Press ($15) allows us to make a plethora of dreamy sweet bites in flavors you can't find at the regular grocery. And since they're small, we won't feel bad about eating three or eight after dinner.
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Santa Couch. San Jose, California. December 27, 2012. © Copyright 2012 G Dan Mitchell – all rights reserved.
Santa Claus figure on a window behind a gaudily colorful couch on the front porch of an urban home, San Jose, California
Sometimes something catches my attention and I have to photograph it, even though I can't quite put my finger on why. This might be one of those photographs. On this late afternoon of a late December day, I did something that I often seem to do about this time each year, namely take a camera and walk out my front door and wander around making photographs. I didn't make too many on this day – perhaps fewer than two dozen.
When I carry the camera I see things that I would almost certainly miss completely if I were just out walking from point A to point B. With the camera in hand I tend to saunter along slowly, stopping to look at things or occasionally wander up a driveway. There is something just a bit strange about this giant, bright Alice-In-Wonderland couch with the face of Santa Clause peeking over the back.
G Dan Mitchell is a California photographer and visual opportunist whose subjects include the Pacific coast, redwood forests, central California oak/grasslands, the Sierra Nevada, California deserts, urban landscapes, night photography, and more.
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We are going to have a sub-game running until October-ish. I had the spark of an idea from a comment last night on Facebook. Since my demographic is so small - (yard art and the people who secretly love it) I have decided to expand my topic for one day a week.
Yard Art and Pets
On Mondays or Tuesday... you guys decide. I will post any pictures I receive of your pet and a yard art item. This is perfect for those of you are a little nervous scouting out lawn artists. Any pet, cat, dog, horse, ferret... frog (That's for you Lin) and maybe your favorite piece of your own collection or maybe your Mom's... whatever.
In October we will vote on the perfect 12 for a calendar. Those people whose photos are selected will receive a free calendar. Just in time for Christmas because you know your sister would love a calender featuring Snooky-bo and a flamingo. (yes I am finally doing this Cindy)


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My husband and I just got married in july. he also started his job in july where he is making roughly 70,000/yr right now and by next year he will be at 80,000/yr. we both just got new vehicles and we pay $850(roughly) for vehicles. We have about $3,000 of debt on our credit card and we want to purchase a home.
I know we shouldn't have bought those vehicles.. but as newlyweds i want to be able to have our own home and not live with parents, but I feel like we are going to live with them the rest of our lives! what can we do to get approved for a home loan, or not feel so strapped with money?
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Becoming a Registered Tax Return Preparer
This time of year I start to daydream about the idea of getting a tax…
I am a bit OCD about one thing, okay maybe a couple of things, but my biggest OCD moment is ensuring that all of the windows are covered when darkness falls upon the Earth each night. I have always been someone who will tack up a towel or blanket on a window if no curtains or blinds are there because I just do not like the idea that it's dark out there and light in here.
Chances are that there are only wild life, such as the three deer who frequent my yard, staring into the windows at me, but I don't care. In my mind all of my windows must be covered because that makes me feel safe and secure. I love that there are so many blind options for windows and blinds tend to be something I would be more apt to purchase over curtains for the main house windows.
The reason I much prefer blinds over curtains is because they are quick and easy to pull up and put down, while curtains are great ways to encourage my curious little one to hang from. Yes, K man loves to hang from curtains and it drives me BONKERS. So each time I can replace a curtain with a blind it leaves me with one less headache or situation with the little one.
Do you prefer blinds or curtains, how about OCD issues, anything that you have to just deal with each day or else it literally drives your mind crazy?
I'm the same exact way! The second I see the sun start to lower, I'm running around the house lowering all the blinds.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell´s last blog post ..A Little Embarrassing #lifehappens
I don't like for people to be able to see in either. We have huge drapes in the library (the room facing the road) and for some reason the plastic thingies that hold it on the track have started popping off and breaking. Makes me have to arrange them a bit to make sure there are no peep holes left open at night, lol. I'm going to put new ones up, but it's such a pain…then I'll want to clean the drapes, and the track, and well, you get the idea… it may be a little longer before I get around to it. 😉


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April 7, 2012
DENVER, Colo - Stanford fell to 1-1 in conference and 3-8 overall with a 1212 loss at Denver on Saturday. Stanford fell behind early and could not mount the comeback to overcome the Pioneers who improved to 3-0 in conference and 9-1 overall.
Stanford fell behind 6-0 in the first half as Denver came out with an offensive onslaught. The Pioneers used five different goal scorers to build the lead in the first 13:46 of the half.
Stanford eventually got on the board at the 15:56 mark of the half when Maria Fortino found Emilie Boeri for a goal. Boeri added a second goal on a free-position shot and then assisted on a Emily Newstrom goal as the Cardinal fought back to make it 6-3.
Denver was not done, however, scoring twice more before the half and took an 8-4 lead to the break as Stanford also got a late goal from Hannah Farr. Denver outshot the Cardinal 17-9 in the period, but Lyndsey Munoz kept things close with six first-half saves.
Stanford played better in the second half, but could not overcome the lead. Stanford pulled to within three a couple times, but could get no closer. Boeri added a third goal for the hat trick, while Newstrom also scored for a second time. The other goal scorers were Fortino, Kyle Fraser and Catherine Swanson.
The Cardinal actually won 13 of 23 draw controls, but turned the ball over 25 times to give Denver the possession advantage. Munoz was sensational in net, making 15 saves, but it was not enough.
The Cardinal will now return home after over a month without a game at Cagan. Stanford faces Oregon on Friday, April 13, at 7pm and San Diego State on Sunday, April 15, at 1pm.


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I am trying to load Compiz on my Fedora 15 desktop. When I finished installing the compiz packages, I restarted. However, it started in text terminal mode and the gui didn't load automatically.
I executed following commands externally to load my gui (in root mode):
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The Iowa Cubs continued to stumble along in August, dropping an 11-4 decision to the Reno Aces on Wednesday night at Aces Ballpark. The Cubs are 7-12 in August and matched a season-high with its' sixth-straight loss. While the roster remained relatively stable for the majority of the season, trades and injuries have caused a recent flurry of activity and if Iowa is to make the playoffs (currently three games behind first place Omaha), some unfamiliar faces will need to play a role.
Wednesday in Reno saw the Cubs lose Josh Vitters and potentially two pitchers. Vitters broke the ring finger on his right hand when he attempted to avoid the tag on a slide into second base in the sixth inning. Starting pitcher Eric Jokisch and reliever Marcos Mateo both left Wednesday's game with blister issues and both are listed as day-to-day.
On Thursday, Chicago recalled Zac Rosscup, Blake Parker, and Logan Watkins. The loss of Watkins will be particularly difficult to overcome due to his versatility, speed, and the recent losses of fellow infielders Mike Olt and Vitters, who occasionally played first base. On Thursday, catcher Eli Whiteside was in the lineup at first base for Iowa.
Olt was lost to the team on Tuesday after he came up lame after charging in from first base to field a popped up bunt attempt. Olt strained his left hamstring on the play and is currently on the 7-day disabled list.
Other recent departures from the roster include former first-round pick Brett Jackson who was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks organization (and homered against Iowa on Wednesday) and Matt Szczur who is with Chicago.
Jeff Antigua re-joins Iowa from double-A Tennessee with the departure of Zac Rosscup. Andrew Ely was also added to the roster on Thursday. Ely was Chicago's 32nd round pick in this year's draft. Ely was playing with Mesa of the rookie-league where he was hitting .326 with four home runs and 7 RBI in 25 games. Catcher Lance Rymel was added to the roster on Wednesday. Rymel played in a handful of games between single-A Daytona and Tennessee this season.


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Goshen's swimming pool will located at the middle school
After much debate, the Goshen School Board voted Monday night to put the referendum-funded pool at Goshen Middle School.
Goshen schools will scrap its two existing swimming pools in favor of one new pool, which will be located at the middle school.
Building an updated pool is part of the district's $17 million renovation project that taxpayers voted for in last fall's election.
A months-long debate over where the new pool should be built was finally settled on Monday night, March 24, when the board voted 6-1 to put the pool at the middle school based on recommendations from a consulting group and a local task force.
Board member Perry Haimes was the only member to vote against the plan, saying that he still is not sure about the cost benefit of building the new pool at the middle school instead of the high school.
In the board's last meeting on March 10, board members learned that the cost of building the pool at the high school would be between $829,000 and $1.4 million, but building at the middle school would cost less.
At the time, the recommended location was the middle school but board members said they wanted to delay a vote until the community had a chance to respond
Superintendent Diane Woodworth said following Monday's meeting that she did not get any formal feedback from the community about the pool location.
She did have some informal conversations with local people and she feels that most people can see the pros and cons of building the new pool at either the middle school or the high school.
"It was about 50/50, like it is here,"she said, referring to some concerns voiced by the board during the meeting.
Groundbreaking for the school renovations could happen late this summer.


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By Angela Huston
Special to The Gazette
A record crowd filled Blue Heron Banquet and Conference Center April 18 for Life Fest, the 21st Annual Hospice of Medina County Dinner and Auction. Guests could buy chances for a necklace valued at almost $2,400 donated by Dave and Diane Wiant and a collection of fine wines as well as bid on silent auction items.
Emcee Jeff Kehnle introduced Honorary Event Chair Barbara Wise, then Board President Fred Schwab, who thanked the sponsors, recognized other board members, and introduced Executive Director Pat Stropko-O'Leary, whom he described as a "Lady with Vision.â€
Stropko-O'Leary said of Hospice's beginning, "Someone in Medina County was dying alone and in pain. Our mission was to do something about that.†She announced Hospice's building project, and closed by thanking event organizer Anna Guy-Leach, who received a standing ovation.
Working with Leach were Joan Brooker, Karen Carlson, Mary Dunham, Annette Finley, Kathy Gatto, Sally Giovinazzo, P.M. Jones, Kehnle, Michelle Kirda, Jennifer Kotalac, Kathy Kotowski, Betty Lynham, Nancy Marquard, Janie Parish, Linda Pfaff, Tracie Rose, Christine Steinbrink, Charlcie Towne and Amy Wermer.
Gold sponsors were Dick and Betty Lynham, Michael and Nancy Marquard, Rory and DeDee O'Neil, Michael and Tracie Rose, The Medina County Women's Journal, The Gazette and Wal-Mart Medina. Silver sponsors were Ron and Cathi Carmony, Eric Daiber and Charlotte Karson Daiber, Nate and Kathy Elseser, Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Esterburg, The Hoffman Group, Ron Pfaff Electric Inc., Jackie and Jeff Kehnle, Steve and Chris McClure, Mr. and Mrs. Elbridge Moxley, Chet and Jane Scholtz and Therapy Group.
There were 20 benefactors and patrons, as well.
Other board members include Vice President Charles Kay, Secretary Andy Dunham, Treasurer Janet Griffing, and members Dale Boehnlein, Jani Davis, Larry Hammarberg, James Kimbler, Nancy Likens, Ed McKeon, Berni McQuigg, Curtis Perkins, Don Poest, Tracie Rose, Cindy Steeb, Greg Vincent and Janis Zachman.
Auctioneer Darrell Jenkins conducted the live auction, which itself raised about $17,500.
Among the high bidders were Bob Smith, Jim Lary, Brian Harr, Jim Gowe, Rory O'Neil and Dr. Tony Giovinazzo, who won a choice of vacation destinations donated by past and present Hospice Board Trustees, created by Scott Yoder of TBI Tours.
Other guests included Bob and Nancy Abbott, Chris Baker and Arlene Brennan, Bill and Sue Bennett, Lori Betz, Dr. Thomas and Donna Bica, Glenn and Mim Blair, Kathy Boehnlein, Bill and Pat Boyle, Jackie Campolo, Pat Carlson, Ann Cole, Judith Cross, Pat Drum, Barbara Dzur, Brian and Carole Feron, Brian Finley, Holly Goodyear, Nancy Gowe, Dr. Richard and Scottie Gross, Corinne Hadley, Pete and Fran Hansen, Susan Harr, Jack and Pat Hofstetter, Katie Horn, Adrian and Michele Horvay, Chorey and Maggie Howell, John and Jeanne Hurt, Dan and Nancy Ihrig, Joan Jenkins, Brent and Julie Jividen, Hannah Jones, Mary Kay, Richard Kotalac, Karen Lary, Kim Laurene, Russ Leach, Alex and Nancy Lippisch, the Rev. Beth McGuire and David Kersten, Judy Morrill, Jim and Cynthia Nemec, Pat O'Leary, Earle and Rosemary Olson, Ron Pfaff, Pete Rademacher, Gene and Ann Reusch, Dr. Warren and Vivian Rose, Brian and Laurie Russell, Cindie Schneider, Sue Schwab, Jim Shields, Don and Edie Simmons, William and Agnes Simonson, Don and Alice Spickler, Pam Stropko, Bill Sturgess, Charlie Towne, Carla Yoder, and Sam and Carla Zickel.
Accent Floral and Gifts arranged the centerpieces and Renee Schneider the gift basket design.
Event proceeds will be used to further the work of The Preston and Katherine Robertson Bereavement Center.
SHRM anniversary
The Medina Chapter of The Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest professional association devoted to human resource management, held its fifth anniversary celebration April 22 at Weymouth Country Club. Event sponsor was Aramark, represented by Mary Mittica.
President Pam Giguere read a letter from chapter founder and first president Sharon Morawski, and updated the chapter's five-year progress. In that time, its membership has doubled.
President Elect/Program chair Melissa Robinson introduced the engaging guest speaker Phil Stella, of Effective Training and Communication, whose topic, "Elevate Your Elevator Speech,†was directed toward people who want to communicate with more power and success.
The other 2008 officers and board members of SHRM include Vice President/Membership Lynn Emmons, Secretary/Treasurer Debbie Moore, Marketing/PR Natalie Lapossy, SHRM Foundation Kristen Spring, Diversity Terri Wilfong, Workforce Readiness Sandy Frommeyer and Legislative Affairs Hans Nilges.
Among the afternoon's guests were Pat Shrimpton, Mary Gifford, Marilyn Szendrey, Rose Bartuccio, Bonnie Thompson, Irene Hill, Todd Carruthers, Laura Knaak, Lori Henry, Gail Reese and Laura Loew.
Drawings were held for many door prizes, including a book from Stella.
Bowling for Blindness
On April 13, The Trinity Rose Foundation held its "Bowling for Blindness†benefit at AMF Medina Lanes to provide financial aid for Tayden Stockman, son of Medina residents Tony and Britney Stockman, who was diagnosed with septo-optic dysplasia at four months of age.
More than 150 friends and family members attended the event that raised $4,000.
A portion of the funds will go toward the purchase of a wheelchair and the remaining proceeds will be used to help with ongoing medical expenses.
Guests bowled and participated in skill games, including one in which bowlers were blindfolded to help them better understand how some visually handicapped individuals function in today's world.
Main Event Sponsors were Associated Retinal Consultants, Cathrin and Tim Butz and Sterling Paper. Strike Sponsors were K and K Specialties and Partners in Plastics Inc. Spare Sponsors were Rich and Joyce Bonitz, Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 2224, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Implant Surgery, Jeff and Jeanne Palker, Rick Roush Honda, Andrea and David Sliwinski and Western Reserve Bank. Lane Sponsors were Cindy Anderson, John Dague Electric, Kramer and Goyette D.D.S., Tim and Beth Kunicki, Tom and Shelley Lewin, Donald and Catherine Parent, Shale Creek Golf Club, Warner Technology Inc., Dr. Thomas Ebner, Brian Feron for Commissioner, Hendricks Family Dentistry Inc., Tony Lenzi, Medina Country Club, Joe and Karole Polasko and Theresa and Bill Vasilatos.
The Trinity Rose Foundation was founded by Rich and Stacy Bonitz and named in honor of their visually impaired daughter.
Huston may be reached at email@example.com.