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His Holiness the Dalai Lama was the honored guest at a luncheon event at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, February 23, 2014. His Holiness acknowledged and thanked the 51 highly compassionate individuals who are the honorees of Unsung Heroes of Compassion 2014. One of such individuals was San Pancho-based EntreAmigos Executive Director, Nicole Swedlow.
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Sega Master System - Missile Defense 3-D
Ahh, the Cold War. A notion that I imagine sounds as foreign and 'from the past' to kids today as the Korean War did to me when I was growing up. As a kid in the '80s though, even if you were more interested in Devo and Transformers, you knew that phrase and a little bit about what it meant for you and your country. How better, then, to commemorate this great and glorious time in our nation's history than through the ultimate irony of Sega's Missile Defense 3-D!
This title will be familiar to everyone as Missile Command, but you get to wear the super styling Sega 3-D goggles, always a plus! That this game about averting nuclear holocaust came out of Japan and landed on our shores should be lost on no one, though that nation seems to be the leading proponent of the ability to forgive and forget - or perhaps time healing all wounds, or maybe just loving the 1980s culture of the U.S. so very much that they just couldn't help themselves. Whatever the case may be, click on the image above for some more images of this Sega set, and to read up on the details in the instructions!
Of particular amusement are the stages of the game as described in the instructions:
The Eastern Missile Base
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I had three of this cartridge once, but no working 3D glasses to play it with. Is the game any good?
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I remember digging it about 7 years ago when I first played it - but I guess I am easily impressed!
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As cloud computing initiatives take hold in government, agencies need to consider the contracting implications of this new technology model. Managing a relationship where government data could reside on privately owned computing infrastructure located anywhere in the world demands that agencies ask some crucial questions of cloud vendors before they close the deal.
Daren Orzechowski, an intellectual property attorney who specializes in IT and outsourcing issues, said government agencies need answers to four fundamental questions before they choose a cloud computing provider.
1. Where is my data?
Server virtualization technology allows cloud vendors to optimize their use of computing hardware and other IT resources. That can cut costs, especially as the volume of cloud computing customers grows and vendors achieve economies of scale. But virtualization also has a downside.
"Your data could be broken up -- or the instance of your application could be broken up if it's a platform provider -- so your data and software could be in a lot of different places. In the government space, I think this is particularly important to have a handle on," said Orzechowski, a partner in the New York City law firm of White & Case. "On one hand, you have to recognize that the provider gets an economic benefit from being able to break up the data and store it in different places, or virtualize it. At the same time, depending on the sensitivity of the data, the government needs to know where that information is."
Keeping your data within the United States should be a key requirement, he added.
"When you look at what people's expectations about their rights are, they come at it with a very American-centric view. In a lot of places that are popular for offshoring -- like India and China -- your rights may not exactly be what you think they are. So there's a comfort level with keeping data within the U.S. borders."
2. How do I access my data?
Cloud computing involves accessing remote applications and data through a client interface, typically a Web browser or perhaps a mobile device. Government cloud customers should consider negotiating service-level agreements for routine access and system uptime.
In addition, agencies need to understand how their cloud vendor will help them respond to specialized data requests.
"What happens if there is litigation?" Orzechowski said. "What happens if there is a subpoena? Or since we're talking about governments, it's very possible you'll have a FOIA [Freedom of Information Act] request. How will the vendor pull this data for you? These are points that are worthwhile to negotiate. It's very important to have a vendor that can actually respond to a subpoena. They need to pull only the information relevant to the subpoena and not put other cloud-based information at risk."
Also, find out how much your vendor intends to charge for responding to a FOIA or e-discovery request. "That can be a very big surprise," he said. "You may even want to prenegotiate the rate for that type of work when you do the initial contract."
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Cloud vendors need to satisfy two types of security requirements: physical and logical.
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"I support Second Amendment rights, but* I think we can also draw a distinction here," Overbey said, and not be "telling local governments what to do." Read the rest of this at Virtual Militia.
*Any time a politician uses the conjunction BUT after the words "Second Amendment", you should grab yours.
Hey Senator Overbey, what happened to the precedence of the Constitution over local control? Would you prefer the ol' timey local control when blacks were consigned to the back of the bus? Check with George Wallace and Lester Maddox on that.
I am rather surprised at Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett's taking the same position:
"It's best left up to local control," Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett told the News Sentinel on Thursday "I don't like Nashville telling me what to do. I trust my commissioners."
Tim, same question for you.
The civil right to self preservation does not stop at the gateway to the People's Park.
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Chief Kurt Latipow brings extensive experience to the cash-strapped Lompoc Fire Department. Working since June, the new chief was sworn in Tuesday evening as the public and Central Coast firefighters looked on. Before officially replacing retiring Chief Jeffrey States, Latipow made a point of meeting one-on-one with firefighters, city staff, and public safety commissioners.
"My meetings with the department members and others has given me a good understanding of the level of professionalism and dedication our firefighters possess," says the new Chief. "My role as leader is to provide the tools, support, coaching and mentoring that will enable each and every member of the department to be successful."
Latipow won't stop there. He intends to "work with the public" and "current programs," but wants to go steps further. He will be seeking "opportunities to address safety concerns" in the community. He wants to expand the local citizens' auxiliary Community Emergency Response Team that assists in disasters. He sites the need to "strengthen our relationship" with the Lompoc Firefighters Foundation. Organized several years ago the foundation has been actively fundraising for the department and providing outreach. He expects new "additional programs" to be developed.
Regarding budget constraints Latipow explained, "My priority is to insure that we are operating as efficiently as we can and to seek out economies of scale internally and externally. And, make sure that all members of the department understand and embrace the need to operate within our approved budget."
The new chief was chosen after an 18-month long search that drew in 43 applicants. Most recently, he served as the Fire Services Coordinator for Washoe County, Nevada. In his early career he was a paramedic firefighter. He went on to serve as a fire chief in the counties of San Bernardino and Stanislaus, as well as the cities of Arroyo Grande and Ukiah.
The Lompoc Fire Department has not increased its line staffing since 1986 while demand for services has doubled. The department has coped using various strategies, but the task to maintain service levels is proving increasingly difficult.
"The fire service of today must embrace the fact that we can no longer conduct business as usual," Latipow is quick to point out. "We must take a good hard look at our service delivery model, analyze demands. As our economy recovers we have the reasponsibility to those we serve and protect to develop organizations that meet the needs of our citizens, that are dynamic and sustainable."


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DENTON | John Lee Jarvis Sr., 85, of High Rock Drive, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Lick Creek Baptist Church by the Rev. Hulon Pait. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Briggs Funeral Home and other times at the residence on High Rock Drive.
Mr. Jarvis was born Feb. 8, 1927, in Davidson County to William Andrew and Freda Taylor Jarvis. He was a supervisor with the Henry Link plant for over 40 years. He was a member at Lick Creek Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday school director, a member of the choir, a deacon and a trustee. He was a Blue Ribbon Fiddle player, having played with many bluegrass musical groups, a World War II Army veteran and was the unofficial "Mayor of High Rock."
Nearly 63 years ago on Dec. 24, 1949, he married Jean Rogers, who survives of the home. He is also survived by a son, John Jarvis Jr. and wife Nita of Thomasville; two daughters, Susan Warren and husband Glenn Jr. and LuAnne Askew and husband Scott, all of Denton; a sister, Billie J. Pinner and husband Richard of Charlotte; six grandchildren, Stephanie Ramon and husband Ismael, Melissa Cox and husband Justin, Jonathon Jarvis, Glenn Warren III, Levi Askew and Nate Askew; and two great-grandchildren, Hailey Jean Cox and Eliott Lee Ramon.
Memorials may be made to Lick Creek Baptist Church, 2574 Lick Creek Church Road, Denton NC 27239 or to the Lexington Dialysis Center, ATTN: Ms. Tarsha Hall, 233 Anna Lewis Drive, Lexington NC 27292 in memory of John Jarvis.
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Scott Porter: What do you feel are your greatest accomplishments?
William Hollis: My biggest accomplishment had to be in 2010-2011 season. I was a finalist for the Harlon Hill trophy given to the D2 top linebacker. I ended up coming in second. I had a monster season that year and was up for several awards and won awards in the conference. It meant a lot because I started my career at Central Missouri then went to Clark-Atlanta where I was told I could not play linebacker. I was told I was strictly a DE. Then to be nominated for that award was a great feeling. I had originally been offered a scholarship by Terry Bowden at North Alabama where I would have to sit out a season before playing, but then the mother of my child got in a car accident and I had to go take care of things and ended up in a good situation for myself.
Scott Porter: What do you feel will be the toughest adjustment from the college level to the Pro level?
William Hollis: The play books. There will be a lot of new information thrown at you that you have to pick up on rather quickly. Each game you prepare for so different. You have to learn fast and adjust fast.
Scott Porter: What are your goals for the NFL?
William Hollis: I want to be a Pro Bowler. I want to show the world my talents. I want to be the best. I know I am shooting for the stars with my goals, but I just want to prove to people what I can do. My big cousin is former Buffalo Bills LB Sam Rogers and he has taught me a lot in life. He always taught me what it took to be the best and what to expect and how to prepare. I also have a cousin playing at Iowa and doing very well. His name is Kevonte Martin-Manley.
Scott Porter: What do you feel are your greatest strengths?
William Hollis: I think my run stop ability is a major strength of mine but my #1 strength is my pass rushing ability. I feel like people have not seen anywhere close to the best of me. I had so much going on in college between switching schools, the passing of my mother. I was not able to get to a D1 level because of my SAT otherwise I would have been able to prove myself a bit more in college.
Scott Porter: Is there a player you model your game after?
William Hollis: I would say Elvis Dumervil and Dwight Freeney are similar to me and guys I like to model my game after. I love the spin move that Freeney have. I have picked up on that from him. Dumervil is short for a DE but he has long arms. I think he most resembles me.
Scott Porter: What will you miss most about college football?
William Hollis: The fun side of football that you experience in football. The atmosphere is amazing. Students coming to the game. You are representing the entire college on the field. There is a certain love you get for playing for your school. In the NFL it is all business and I am looking forward to it.
Scott Porter: What are you looking forward to the most about your chance in the NFL?
William Hollis: Man, I just want to show complete dominance once I get there. I want to jump out to people on the TV. I want to catch that coaches eyes and be that guy that the other team fears to play each week. I have a chip on my shoulder and I want the world to see what I can do. At the same time I want to stay very humble.
Scott Porter: What hobbies do you have off the field?
William Hollis: I like to work out as much as possible. I like to eat. I watch a lot of movies. I am married so I spent as much time with my wife as I can.
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"My Pictures and Words" is a compilation of some of my photographs - 58 of them in this book - and the words they have inspired. Some are presented as a picture and the haiku verse it has inspired. Others, such as "Believe the Birds" is an imaginary conversation between 3 old blokes leaning on a railing at Kiama Harbour, on the South Coast of NSW. A seagull and a wise old pelican also contribute their thoughts - and make a lot of sense. You have here the fruits of my labours as I edit the photographs to make pictures from them, which is when the words come to mind. While I can't claim to be a poet in the traditional or formal sense, as thoughts arise, I write them down, for better or for worse. It's just the way I express myself. This is a summary of some of the places I've been to and captured images of and the emotions they have evoked, plus emotions I've experienced for which I have tried to find an appropriate image.
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Skip-Bo™ - The Classic Family Card Game
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Don't make the same mistake I did -- the 4 GB version may seem like a good deal if you don't think you'll need a lot of space, but what they don't tell you is that some features REQUIRE an actual hard drive. You might think that a gig is a gig and it shouldn't make any difference whether it's on a disk or flash memory, but to the Xbox, they are not equivalent.
This means that unless you buy a hard drive (and it has to be one of the new 250 GB hard drives because the old ones are not compatible), you get no backwards compatibility with Xbox games, and some 360 games will arbitrarily block you from some features such as playing online or even installing updates or DLC, regardless of how much free space you have available. Basically, you can only use the internal storage (or a flash drive) to store full games, saves, or other media, but it's not the same as having a 4 GB hard drive. I wish someone had told me this before I bought mine; I foolishly assumed that the features would be identical and the only difference would be the amount of space, but now I have to buy a hard drive separately, adding up to more than it would have cost if I'd just bought the 250 GB model in the first place. Caveat emptor, indeed.
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You can use the older 360 hard drive for the Xbox360 slim.I took my Xbox360 Elite hard drive apart.And placed it inside my new slim lol.The hard drive felt tacky to me so i placed it inside a dummy case.Chinese companys make the plastic cases to house your older hard drive.http://www.dealextreme.com/.Your older hard drive works the same as the news ones.Also it is a bona fide microsoft product so it works on xbox live.
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Here is a youtube video on the subject very easy to do.The name of the video is ((((Upgrade Xbox360 Slim 4gb with ANY xbox360 Harddrive)))) copy and paste to youtube search and presto a how to guide lol.Also look at the other videos lol.
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I can install games to my flash drive with no problem. This is a perfect solution for me. Even if you want to install a HD, it's still much cheaper than buying a 250G Xbox 360 which is $100 more.
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I screwed four M3x8 button head screws into the empty holes on the bottom of the old hard disk to give it support, and it slid into the XBOX slim slot like a charm.
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Apr 24, 2015Detecting an "earthquake" on Venus would seem to be an impossible task. But researchers hope to deploy an array of balloons or satellites that could detect Venusian seismic activity--using sound.
Feb 22, 2015Fotossíntese – a coleta de luz solar para produzir energia – é o condutor definitivo de virtualmente toda a vida do nosso planeta.
Oct 30, 2014Understanding how permanent an atmosphere is, where it came from and most importantly, what it is made of are important factors in habitability.
Oct 28, 2014Uma espaçonave extraterrestre à espreita na órbita de um satélite próximo à Terra seria capaz de ver as luzes das cidades e a poluição em nossa atmosfera.
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Jul 21, 2014Because we live on the planet Earth, it's sometimes hard to gain some perspective about the visibility of life outside of our planet. An extraterrestrial spacecraft lurking in a satellite's orbit near Earth would be able to see city lights and pollution in our atmosphere.
Jul 4, 2014Astrobiologists have shed new light on the future habitability of Earth, and the tools they are using could also tell us about habitability around distant stars.
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Remember a week ago when LSU wasn't in shouting distance of the NCAA tournament bubble?
Well, now they appear perched right on it after a emerging from a crucial seven-day span.
With Kentucky set to arrive in Baton Rouge last Tuesday, the Tigers needed a quality win to spruce up their postseason credentials. The swiped it with an 87-82 upset. Next, Johnny Jones' crew needed to avoid a let down against Arkansas. Done.
LSU also picked up three points in the AP top-25 poll, which was released late Monday morning. WBAL-TV's Chris Dachille slotted the Tigers No. 24. Fletcher Mackel of New Orleans' WDSU-TV had them in the poll at No. 25.
The NCAA also released its weekly RPI update, and LSU sat at No. 54. Four SEC teams were in front of the Tigers, but the quartet of Florida (No. 5), Kentucky (No. 13), Tennessee (No. 39) and Missouri (No. 52) have been considered the group that could represent the conference in the field of 68.
Meanwhile, the Tigers' projected RPI lands at No. 50 and calls for a 20-10 finish to the regular season and an 11-7 mark in the SEC. Again, it would seem LSU is back in the mix to be one of the final teams to sneak into the field, probably having to fly to Dayton, Ohio, for a play-in game. No, it's not optimal, but it would end a four-year drought from March Madness. Below is a list of bracket gurus' current projections:
- USA Today: Last five in, a No. 11 seed.
- CBS Sports: Last four in, a No. 11 seed.
- ESPN: Last four in the field.
- SI.com: Last four in the field, a No. 11 seed.
As we documented last week, too, the Tigers' schedule softens up in February. This week, the Tigers visit Georgia (No. 140 RPI) and host Auburn (No. 175), which doesn't exactly provide a booster shot. So LSU needs to hope Missouri can knock off Florida, which would raise Mizzou's rating and have a positive trickle down to LSU.
Meanwhile, this week holds another prime chance for Jones' bunch to move up the SEC standings. LSU (13-6, 5-3 SEC) is currently fifth, but has two winnable games this week that could — optimally — boost the Tigers to a 7-3 league mark. Ole Miss (15-6, 6-2) travels to Kentucky on Tuesday and hosts Missouri on Saturday. Not an easy span for the Rebels, who will get a stress test as to their staying power in the SEC's upper tier.


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Post subject: X-Men, Wolverine
I've liked the past two X-Men movies, and I adore Hugh Jackman, but I really was bored, as well as a little disgusted by the endless violence (including showing a surgically-altered villain with his mouth sewn shut), by the latest Wolverine movie. The action was flat, and instead of an ambiguous and changeable relationship between Wolverine and his brother, it was just stupid. "I'm going to kill you." "You can try." Then, they save each other's lives. I know that Wolverine is supposed to be a troubled man, but he's just shown as vengeful, not heroic. We get no sense when he goes to the island where the other mutants are being objects of experimentation that he goes to free them. He only does so, at the plea of another character. And
instead of poignant, the ending was just flat. Disappointing movie.
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That's too bad. Hugh Jackman is just dreamy. I loved his introduction number at the Academy Awards. Who knew Anne Hathaway could sing so good? Why isn't he in something romantic, besides Australia which I can't believe I haven't seen yet.
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On the other hand, I went to see Wolverine yesterday and really enjoyed it. It didn't disappoint me in the least.
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Niftybergin wrote:
On the other hand, I went to see Wolverine yesterday and really enjoyed it. It didn't disappoint me in the least.
Me either, all 4 of us absolutely loved it and came away saying it was the best X-men installment of all of them!
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Claire, I've been following Hugh for years, way before he hit Hollywood. One of my fave 'romantic' movies is his Paperback Hero where Hugh plays an Aussie truck driver who writes romances! He uses his friend Ruby's name as a pseudonym and when the book gets published he has to convince her to pretend to be the author... Its a little predictable but Hugh and Claudia Karvan (Ruby) are always good, solid actors.
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Claire, I've been following Hugh for years, way before he hit Hollywood. One of my fave 'romantic' movies is his Paperback Hero where Hugh plays an Aussie truck driver who writes romances! He uses his friend Ruby's name as a pseudonym and when the book gets published he has to convince her to pretend to be the author... Its a little predictable but Hugh and Claudia Karvan (Ruby) are always good, solid actors.
I'll have to look for that movie. It sounds good. He is one of only a few actors in Hollywood I would leave my husband for..
He teases me about that when we see a picture of him or a commercial.
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I actually enjoyed it. I may have been distracted by all the hot guys though.
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I just realized Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) was in it! Yeah! And yeah for casting Reynolds! I have to laugh at all his interviews where the interviewer was commenting on what great shape he was in and he replied along the lines of "I was okay but Hugh was bench-pressing cattle" or "Hugh is a skin covered mountain". I just love Reynolds and I hear they're thinking the next sequel might be about him.
On the other hand, can't wait for Gambit either. Such a squealing fangirl!
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A Deadpool sequel has been confirmed
Yay! Ryan Reynolds is HOT (and hilarious).
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I actually enjoyed
a lot and as a die-hard comic fan in my teens/early twenties I was seriously afraid I'd be disappointed. But this film actually did a good job in capturing the spirit of the comics (and the Wolverine focussed comics were always more violent than the main X-Men titles, so the increased violence was justified IMO), even if there were departures from comic continuity. It was also nice to see a nod towards fairly obscure comic characters such as John Wraith and Diamond Lil along with popular figures such as Gambit and Wade Wilson (whose dialogue was spot on). This is one film I'd have loved to see undubbed, because I hope that the actors managed to pull off the distinctive accents of Logan, Sabretooth and Gambit.
I was a bit confused by how the film portrayed Silverfox as a harmless school teacher at first, when I knew that she's a very different character in the comics. But the film manages to overcome that discrepancy quite well, just as it also deals with the question of "Why is Wade Wilson so handsome?" They also managed to get rid of the misogynism and racism inherent in the "meeting" between Silverfox and Sabretooth. Whited out for spoiler alert:
In the comics, Sabretooth rapes and kills Silverfox on Logan's birthday to taunt him and justifies his deed with the words (repeated in several issues of the Wolverine comic in the early 1990s) "She was an uppity squaw. She said no."
Of course, Silverfox is still a
refrigerator woman
in the movie, but then her character has never been anything else. But at least they got rid of some of the nastier implications of what happened to her.
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Finally got to see it this weekend and liked it a lot! (Pesky relative wedding the weekend it came out caused us to be behind on our movie going
My eldest son liked it enough to go back with a friend the following day.
I have to admit the highlight was Hugh Jackmann. Is it me or is he actually getting
better looking
? And is that even physically possible? He was absolutely gorgeous in this film but then, he has always been gorgeous so maybe I just haven't seen him in awhile and he took me by surprise or something. .
I especially enjoyed the beginning of the movie where we got to see all the different characters -- Zero was awesome (if evil) and Wade Wilson was to die for. Felt a bit sorry for Dominic Monaghan. Seems like he can't catch a break character wise.
Will I AM was hilarious as Wraith, too.
Overall, I found the movie very enjoyable. Looking forward to owning it on DVD.
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Was waiting for my BF to come home from working away to go and see this but I finally caved - and am so glad I did. Absolutely perfect IMO, violence and all. I'm a popcorn viewer anyway; I like explosions and shoot 'em ups and wolverine ripping people/helicopters/tanks etc to pieces with his claws.
The casting was brilliant, all the way through. Liev Schreiber was a strong antagonist, esp. considering someone had to have the masculinity to stand up against Wolverine (no easy task). Hugh is just pure hotness (porn for women anyone?) but manages to convey just a hint of the loving husband as well as the vengeance driven beast. I loved seeing all of the others - IMO the villains were always more interesting than the heroes in xmen anyway, which made Wolverine my favourite since he was always an anti-hero. Reynolds as Deadpool was spot-on - I liked the mouth sewn shut part, considering who he was in the comics. I was wondering how they were going to get around to that.
Definitely excited with Gambit (awesome power, awesome accent, hot!) and I liked Kayla too. I think I felt it more between she and wolverine than with Jean Gray.
Probably the only thing that didn't excite me was Cyclops appearance but then I've never been a huge fan.
My verdict - Bring on the next Origins! I am officially a squealing fangirl.
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I saw it with the kids on Monday, and we all LOVED it!!!! I can't wait for more Xmen!
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Keep up with what's playing in area theaters. Listings, of course, are subject to change.
Area theaters are: Amarillo Star 14 (AS-14), 806-468-6500; Hollywood 16 (H-16), 806-352-5200; Movies 6 (M-6), 806-364-8000; Palace Theatre (P), 806-323-5133; Wellington Ritz Theatre (R), 806-447-0090; Varsity Theatre (V), 806-655-9529; Westgate Mall 6 (WM-6), 806-352-8900.
Opening Friday
"Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" — Zac Efron and Taylor Swift provide the voices in this 3-D animated adaptation of the classic children's book about a boy, a girl and the strange, grouchy creature who talks of Truffula Trees and the importance of protecting the environment. (PG for brief mild language; AS-14, H-16, M-6, V)
"Project X" — "The Hangover" director Todd Phillips produced this raucous comedy about a group of high school seniors who throw the mother of all house parties — with a heavy emphasis on the raucous. (R for crude and sexual content throughout, nudity, drugs, drinking, pervasive language, reckless behavior and mayhem — all involving teens; AS-14, H-16)
Now Playing
"The Adventures of Tintin" — Steven Spielberg tries his hand at motion-capture animation with this adaptation of the popular European character's tales. (PG for adventure action violence, some drunkenness and brief smoking; WM-6)
"Act of Valor" — Real-life Navy SEALs, still on active duty, star in this action-thriller about a worldwide manhunt to stop a terrorist plot, inspired by actual events. (R for strong violence including some torture, and for language; AS-14, H-16, M-6)
"Alvin and The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked" — Jason Lee and his chatty computer-animated pals return for more misadventures, this time on a deserted island. (G; WM-6)
"The Artist" — Fresh off a Best Picture win, this tribute to the silent era gets another shot in theaters. (PG-13 for a disturbing image and a crude gesture; AS-14, H-16)
"Contraband" — To protect his brother-in-law from a drug lord, a former smuggler heads to Panama to score millions of dollars in counterfeit bills. (R for violence, pervasive language and brief drug use; WM-6)
"A Dangerous Method" — A look at how the intense relationship between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud gives birth to psychoanalysis. (R for sexual content and brief language; WM-6)
"Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" — A young boy (Thomas Horn) tries to make sense of the world after his father (Tom Hanks) is killed in the attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11. (PG-13 for emotional thematic material, some disturbing images and language; WM-6)
"Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" — Nicolas Cage reprises his role as the Marvel Comics superhero with a flaming skull and an insatiable appetite for raining pain down on evildoers. (PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, some disturbing images, and language; AS-14, H-16, M-6)
"Gone" — Amanda Seyfried stars in this thriller about a young woman who comes home to discover her sister has been kidnapped by the same nut job who kidnapped her exactly one year prior. What are the chances? (PG-13 for violence and terror, some sexual material, brief language and drug references; AS-14, H-16)
"Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" — Dwayne Johnson takes over for Brendan Fraser in the second installment of the Jules Verne-flavored family adventures, this one set on a mythical island crawling with monsters. (PG for some adventure action and brief mild language; AS-14, H-16, M-6)
"Joyful Noise" — Two choir members (Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah) have differing opinions on how to win the national choir competition. (PG-13 for some language including a sexual reference; WM-6)
"Safe House" — A CIA agent (Ryan Reynolds) charged with protecting a dangerous fugitive (Denzel Washington) must go on the run with his prisoner after their safe house is attacked. (R for strong violence throughout and some language; AS-14, H-16, M-6)
"The Secret World of Arrietty" — Disney presents the latest import from Japan's famed Studio Ghibli ("Spirited Away," "Ponyo"), about a family of tiny people only 4 inches tall who share the home of unsuspecting humans. (G; AS-14, H-16)
"This Means War" — Chris Pine and Thomas Hardy are two CIA agents who launch into spy-versus-spy antics when they fall for the same woman (Reese Witherspoon). (PG-13 for sexual content including references, some violence and action, and for language; AS-14, H-16)
"Tyler Perry's Good Deeds" — Tyler Perry sets aside the drag routine to play a successful businessman preparing to marry his fiance (Gabrielle Union) whose life is changed when he falls for a single mother (Thandie Newton). (PG-13 for sexual content, language, some violence and thematic material; AS-14, H-16)
"The Vow" — A man (Channing Tatum) helps his wife (Rachel McAdams) regain her memory after an accident gives her amnesia. (PG-13 for an accident scene, sexual content, partial nudity and some language; AS-14, H-16, R)
"Wanderlust" — This comedy from director David Wain ("Role Models") stars Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston as a stressed-out Manhattan couple who check out of the rat race and check into a free-love commune. (AS-14, H-16)
"We Bought a Zoo" — Writer-director Cameron Crowe's first feature since the flop "Elizabethtown" stars Matt Damon as a widower who takes on the restoration of a crumbling zoo for the sake of his two children. Scarlett Johansson is the veterinarian helping him with the animals. (PG for language and some thematic elements; WM-6)
"The Woman in Black" — A young lawyer (Daniel Radcliffe) travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals. (PG-13 for thematic material and violence/disturbing images; AS-14, M-6)


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Liberal was competitive for one half Friday night in a 30-7 loss to the Dodge City Red Demon at Dodge City Memorial Stadium. The Redskins and Red Demons were scoreless after one quarter and it was 14-7 DCHS at halftime before the Demons thrilled their big homecoming crowd with a dominating second half.
The two teams both traded two turnovers a piece in the first quarters. LHS tossed an interception before Tanner Urban forced and recovered a fumble. LHS fumbled it away again before Michael Sena picked off a pass. The Red Demons built a 14-0 lead after a Taylor Doan one yard run (8:33) and a Damien Salem nine yard run which followed a 77 yard pass play from quarterback Taylor Murphy to Doan. But Liberal's Britton Abbott ran 79 yards down the Redskin sideline into the south endzone to make it 14-7 with 4:24 to play in the half. Trenton Hammond picked off a pass to stymie Dodge City's final drive of the first half.
Dodge carved Liberal 16-0 in the third quarter with a one yard run by Parker Davis made it 21-7 with 10:07 to play. A 28 yard DCHS field goal made it 24-7 with 4:11 remaining in the third quarter. A Murphy four yard run made it 30-7 with 1:33 to play in the third.
Britton Abbott rushed for 148 net yards and passed for 106 yards (9-26 3 INT"s). He accounted for all but 10 of Liberal's 264 yards. The Red Demons amassed 488 yards with 246 rushing yards and 242 (11-27) through the air. Murphy was 9-19 for 209 yards and two touchdowns.
Davis's 148 yard game makes three straight game a rusher has gone for over 100 yards against the Redskin defense.
This is Dodge City's fifth win in the last six tries against Liberal and their third straight win over LHS. Liberal won 35-6 under Tom Schroeder in 2008 which was also their last WAC win. Liberal's lost 12 straight WAC games.
The Redskins are 1-3 and 0-2 in the WAC while the Demons are 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the WAC.
Liberal hosts 2-2 Garden City Friday night for homecoming at 7 p.m. Dodge goes to 1-2 Great Bend.
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Recognizing that there may be space limitations, any reasonable facsimile of this language may be used as a substitute where made necessary by such space limitations. In case of doubt as to the proper shortened form, exemplars should be submitted to LMI. The first reference to the Trademark standing alone (not including the Sublicensee Mark) in the documentation and advertising of the product shall also bear the circle ® symbol by the word mark Linux. LMI shall have a reasonable right to request copies of and to inspect products and advertising distributed by Sublicensee as an aid to enforcing its Trademark and its rights hereunder, as a part of policing the Trademark. Sublicensee shall not make any statements in its advertisements, manuals or literature that imply that its use of the Sublicensee Mark or Trademark, or a modified version of the Sublicensee Mark or the Trademark, is any type of certification or standard authorized by LMI or Mr. Torvalds.
3.2Protection of Trademark. Sublicensee agrees not to challenge, oppose, petition to cancel or otherwise attack or limit the Trademark (whether its validity, enforceability, scope of coverage, or otherwise) or Mr. Torvalds' exclusive ownership thereof anywhere in the world.
3.3Authorized Uses. Sublicensee agrees that neither LMI nor Mr. Torvalds is responsible or makes any representation about rules, regulations, laws or other restrictions or conditions of using the Sublicensee Mark in any jurisdiction. Sublicensee shall have no recourse whatsoever against LMI or Mr. Torvalds if Sublicensee cannot use the Trademark or the Sublicensee Mark in connection with the Authorized Use in any given territory(ies) for any reason.
4.1 LMI warrants that it owns the right to sublicense the Trademark in the United States and anywhere else that Mr. Torvalds owns the Trademark. LMI MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (E.G., THAT ANY AUTHORIZED GOODS/ SERVICES TO WHICH THE SUBLICENSEE MARK IS APPLIED ARE COMPLIANT WITH ANY STANDARDS) AND ANY WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO NON-INRINGEMENT OF THE TRADEMARK, THE SUBLICENSEE MARK, OR OF THE AUTHORIZED GOODS/SERVICES BEARING THE TRADEMARK AND/OR SUBLICENSEE MARK.
4.3 Without these limitations on warranties and disclaimers, and without other limitations on LMI's and Mr. Torvalds' obligations set forth elsewhere in this Sublicense (including, without limitation, those identified in Section 1.3 (Consent) and Section 1.4 (Non Exclusivity)), LMI and Mr.Torvalds would not grant the Sublicense at any royalty rate or under any circumstances. These disclaimers of liability and warranties shall be effective as to any country in which Sublicensee (or another for or on behalf of Sublicensee) manufactures, sells, licenses or performs Authorized Goods/Services using the Sublicensee Mark.
5. Miscellaneous.
5.1No Sublicensee Rights. Sublicense shall not have any rights against Mr. Torvalds.
5.2Assignment. LMI may assign or transfer its rights under this Sublicense to a subsidiary, affiliate or parent of LMI. Sublicensee may not assign or transfer this Sublicense (whether by agreement or operation of law) without the prior written consent of LMI, which consent may be given or denied in its sole discretion. This Sublicense shall in all cases be binding on the parties' successors and assigns.
5.3Notices. All notices provided for in this Sublicense shall be in writing and shall be effective when actually received by the addressees at the addresses listed in the Application Approval Statement. Either party may change its address to which notices or requests shall be directed by written notice to the other party (which may be via email at the last known email address), but until such change of address has been received any notice or request sent to the addresses listed below shall be effective upon mailing or sending (if by email) and shall be considered as having been received.
5.4Severability. If any term or provision of this Sublicense shall be held invalid under any applicable law, rule or regulation of any jurisdiction, then that provision notwithstanding, this Sublicense shall remain in full force and effect and such provision shall be deemed deleted.
5.5Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This Sublicense is made under and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with U.S. trademark law and the internal laws of the State of Oregon without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The parties hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Multnomah County, Oregon, for any dispute arising under this Sublicense.
5.6Entire Agreement. The provisions of this Sublicense contain the entire understanding between the parties relating to the Trademark, the Sublicensee Mark and the Authorized Uses. Such provisions supersede and cancel all prior provisions, negotiations, agreements and commitments related to the subject matter of this Sublicense. This Sublicense may only be modified in a writing signed by both parties.
5.7Indemnity by Sublicensee. As an express condition of this Sublicense, Sublicensee hereby agrees to indemnify and hold LMI and Mr. Torvalds harmless from any and all third party claims that may arise in any manner in any country by reason of Sublicensee's use of the Sublicensee Mark on its Authorized Goods/Services and in its advertising. There are no exceptions to this indemnity, which shall include not only damages, interest, and expenses incurred but also reasonable attorney fees and the full costs of defending any such
5.8No Waiver. No waiver of any breach of any provision of this Sublicense shall constitute a waiver of any prior, concurrent or subsequent breach of the same or any other provisions hereof, and no waiver shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the waiving party.
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