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College Hockey:Niagara Dominates Inaugural CHA Postseason Awards
Regular-season and tournament champion Niagara dominated the inaugural College Hockey America postseason awards, as selected by the league's head coaches, assistant coaches and sports information directors. The Purple Eagles boast the Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and four members of the CHA all-league first team.
Niagara senior goaltender Greg Gardner was named CHA Player of the Year after compiling a 28-7-4 record, 1.49 goals-against average and .936 save percentage while leading the CHA in all major statistical categories. The 6-0, 190-pound native of Mississauga, Ont., started every game but one for the Purple Eagles this season.
Likewise, Niagara head coach Blaise MacDonald was honored as Coach of the Year after leading his charges to the CHA regular-season and tournament titles, and into the NCAA tournament in just Niagara's fourth season of varsity hockey.
Rookie of the Year laurels went to Air Force forward Andy Berg, who totaled 11-21–32 in 35 games for the Falcons, and Alabama-Huntsville's Jay Woodcroft was named CHA Student-Athlete of the Year.
The CHA's two all-league teams feature three members of tournament runner-up Alabama-Huntsville, in addition to the five Purple Eagles selected overall.
1999-2000 College Hockey America First Team
F Kyle Martin, Niagara, Sr., 5-10, 170, Pickering, ONT
F Mike Isherwood, Niagara, Sr., 5-10, 185, Niagara Falls, ONT
F Nathan Bowen, Ala.-Huntsville, Sr., 6-1, 200, London, ONT
D Chris MacKenzie, Niagara, Sr., 6-0, 180, Niagara Falls, ONT
D Stefan Bjork, Bemidji State, So., 6-0, 190, Stockholm, Sweden
G Greg Gardner, Niagara, Sr., 6-0, 190, Mississauga, ONT
1999-2000 College Hockey America Second Team
F Brian Gornick, Air Force, So., 6-4, 200, St. Paul, MN
F Calvin Chartrand, Bemidji State, Sr., 5-7, 175, Winnipeg, MAN
F Mikko Sivonen, Niagara, Sr., 5-10, 195, Tampere, Finland
D Shane Stewart, Ala.-Huntsville, Sr., 6-1, 180, New Liskeard, ONT
D Brant Somerville, Findlay, So., 5-10, 185, Toronto, ONT
G Steve Briere, Ala.-Huntsville, Sr., 5-8, 160, Winnipeg, MAN
1999-2000 College Hockey America All-Rookie Team
F Andy Berg, Air Force, Fr., 5-11, 175, Stillwater, MN
F Mike Funk, Ala.-Huntsville, Fr., 6-0, 195, Newton, MAN
F Brad Johnson, Bemidji State, Fr., 5-10, 185, Bemidji, MN
F Daryl Bat, Bemidji State, Fr., 5-7, 155, Orillia, ONT
D Rico Fatticci, Bemidji State, Fr., 5-11, 190, Hibbing, MN
D Clay Simmons, Bemidji State, Fr., 6-0, 195, Princeton, BC
G Bob Tallarico, Bemidji State, Fr., 5-8, 175, St. Paul, MN
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post1318575887657646864..comments2016-06-24T03:39:50.705+09:00Comments on My Kitchen: Char Siew Bao [叉烧包]Lydiahttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-87936166952192898082015-02-08T13:49:34.402+09:002015-02-08T13:49:34.402+09:00Hi Grae, Mr google says 8g instant yeast is abou...Hi Grae,

Mr google says 8g instant yeast is about 0.85tbsp, and sorry that I have not tried this recipe with water roux with yet.

Anonymous,
Bun will rise better after steamed if the baking powder is added after first proofing.
Lydiahttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-51434808599650230182015-02-04T15:16:57.945+09:002015-02-04T15:16:57.945+09:00Hi Lydia, The bao looks yummy! I have questions ...Hi Lydia,

The bao looks yummy! I have questions about the baking powder though. Does it have to be added after the first rise? What happens if the baking powder is added when mixing the rest of the ingredients?

firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-65335930569539689752014-08-16T19:33:46.874+09:002014-08-16T19:33:46.874+09:00Hi Lydia! I want to ask you some questions : 1. ...Hi Lydia!

I want to ask you some questions :
1. How many tablespoons of yeast (8g) ?
2. How much of flour and water to make enough water roux for this smiling pao recipe ?email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-27787088131643228942014-05-13T09:29:09.756+09:002014-05-13T09:29:09.756+09:00Lydia. Thank you for your info & advice re Ky...Lydia. Thank you for your info & advice re Kyoto. Appreciate your kind effort in taking time to reply .My husband &I had a great time in Japan. Beautiful scenery, yummy food, helpful & courteous folks - will definite revisit. Will be trying out the recipes ,crockery & gadgets sourced . Always enjoy reading your blog,recipes & photos.Keep up the good work. God bless. Rgds email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-6673600589641403452014-04-29T18:00:09.980+09:002014-04-29T18:00:09.980+09:00Hi, I would like to try this bao recipe but I don&...Hi, I would like to try this bao recipe but I don't have Crisco shortening. Only have another cheaper brand. Will it work the same?

The texture of this bao will it be chewy and stick on the teeth since it uses quite an amount of wheat starch?

Thanks in advance!t3ngt3nghttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-14135011182896094182014-04-28T19:49:37.845+09:002014-04-28T19:49:37.845+09:00Hi Lydia, I am quite pleased with your recipe! The...Hi Lydia,
I am quite pleased with your recipe! The buns were rather nice and authentic looking.

http://www.onlynaturefoodporn.com/1/post/2014/04/steamed-buns.html

I was wondering will it be ok to reduce the amount of the baking powder in the recipe? I find the aftertaste of the buns were rather strong...Loonghttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-30715643554211437222014-03-26T22:27:28.628+09:002014-03-26T22:27:28.628+09:00Donna, Dough didn't rise after 2 hrs means th...Donna,
Dough didn't rise after 2 hrs means there is something wrong with the yeast. Perhaps?

Emily,
That's very encouraging, I am so not in mood to update my blog recently. Thank you for your compliments and hope you have a great trip to Kyoto. Say hi if you see me on the street. :DLydiahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-32312640593985677702014-03-26T16:31:00.056+09:002014-03-26T16:31:00.056+09:00Hi Lydia. I just made some buns based on this reci...Hi Lydia. I just made some buns based on this recipe. The buns came out well risen and fluffy.Thank you for sharing this beautiful recipe.
Keep enriching your life with your talent.
BTW I will be in Japan soon for a holiday and will definitely visit Kyoto .
Kind email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-72111938936695129382013-12-24T17:03:38.329+09:002013-12-24T17:03:38.329+09:00I tried making the CSP today but the dough did no...I tried making the CSP today but the dough did not rise rough in size after more than 2 hours. After having them steamed, the texture was fine but kind of not fluffy like yours but more densed. What went wrong? Other than this, everything tasted superb.donnahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-89116573454498612982013-05-20T10:18:26.481+09:002013-05-20T10:18:26.481+09:00小麦のでんぷん小麦のでんぷんLydiahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-82104036881663192952013-05-17T18:39:18.339+09:002013-05-17T18:39:18.339+09:00wheat starch in Japanese is ....? Thank you.wheat starch in Japanese is ....?
Thank you.Rose Masakihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-40069775477281400052013-05-02T08:44:04.834+09:002013-05-02T08:44:04.834+09:00Hi Lydia, I finally posted my smiling char siew ba...Hi Lydia,
I finally posted my smiling char siew bao based on your recipe. Thank you once again for this great recipe!
http://everybodyeatswell.blogspot.be/2013/05/ab-31-smiling-char-siew-bao-hong-kong.htmlMiss B @ Everybody Eats Well in Flandershttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-403088921597353522013-03-25T11:46:47.386+09:002013-03-25T11:46:47.386+09:00Hi Miss B, Greeting from Kyoto! Yes, it is HK typ...Hi Miss B,

Greeting from Kyoto!
Yes, it is HK type of char siew bao.
Based on your feedback, I think you have done a great job when adding in baking powder and glad that your baos turned out good.
Baking powder solution not fizzy but a little foamy as we stirring it.
You have just made me feel like making char siew bao today!!

Lydiahttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-33428154967760246982013-03-23T07:24:45.696+09:002013-03-23T07:24:45.696+09:00Hi Lydia, Thank you for your recipe. I made the c...Hi Lydia,

Thank you for your recipe. I made the char siew baos yesterday using cake flour instead of HK flour, the results were pretty good, the texture was soft and fluffy. My baos were a a little off white, they were nearly white but not yellowish.

Just a question, is this the recipe for HK type of smiling char siew baos? Because my char siew baos all broke into a smile, Miss B @ Everybody Eats Well in Flandershttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-52696123113813881982012-10-07T09:04:41.424+09:002012-10-07T09:04:41.424+09:00Hi, I am tempted to try making this pau. Do the pa...Hi, I am tempted to try making this pau. Do the paus need to proof again before steaming? If so, how long? Thank email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-63305576246626497022012-09-26T16:14:48.336+09:002012-09-26T16:14:48.336+09:00Hi Selbsy, Thank you for your comment and sorry to...Hi Selbsy,
Thank you for your comment and sorry to hear abt your csp.

The yellowish/brown spots problem is caused by undissolved baking powder. The dough needs to knead well after adding in baking powder.

I really have no clue why some people succeed in their first attempt and other hit by disappointment. If you have followed the recipe closely, do try again with Lydiahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-4106901446610286772012-09-26T11:08:24.283+09:002012-09-26T11:08:24.283+09:00Hi Lydia, My making of CSP turned out to be a disa...Hi Lydia, My making of CSP turned out to be a disaster! There are brown spots on the pau surface, and it doesn't seems to rise like yours. I used instant yeast instead of instant dry yeast, same ingredients for the rest as well as method of making, not too sure what went wrong. It didnt seems to rise to double its portion after 30mins proofing. Please advise. Thanks.Selbsyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-8435230306091601702012-04-13T14:35:25.179+09:002012-04-13T14:35:25.179+09:00Good question. Shortening is a saturated fat while...Good question. Shortening is a saturated fat while vegetable oil isn't so the result won't be the same.

It would not have huge impact on the yellowish colour cos amount used in not a lot. Shortening makes nicer texture buns, if in baking bread the texture will produce moist and fine texture.Lydiahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-65712294590410437942012-04-11T15:09:33.394+09:002012-04-11T15:09:33.394+09:00Hi Lydia, What's the difference in using oil ...Hi Lydia,

What's the difference in using oil and shortening, besides the yellowish color of the bao if using oil? Which one will make the texture nicer or softer? Thank email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-34022795530268356322012-04-08T09:13:00.411+09:002012-04-08T09:13:00.411+09:00Hi Yap, Thanks for dropped by. It will turn out f...Hi Yap,

Thanks for dropped by.
It will turn out fine too but not as fine as the one using wheat starch.Lydiahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-14944958637136037032012-04-07T19:50:54.822+09:002012-04-07T19:50:54.822+09:00Hi Lydia, Many thanks for your wonderful recipe! I...Hi Lydia,
Many thanks for your wonderful recipe! I've one question - if I am to use all low-protein flour, i.e. 380g low-protein flour instead of 280g LP flour + 100g wheat starch, will the final product turn out fine?Yaphttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-86065445368612017422012-02-29T22:35:49.448+09:002012-02-29T22:35:49.448+09:00Hi Jane, If using active dry yeast, sprinkle/mix ...Hi Jane,

If using active dry yeast, sprinkle/mix in luke warm water and proof for about 10 minutes then make buns as usual. Instant yeast can be used without proofing in advance, add to the flour directly. Both types of yeast can be used in this recipe.Lydiahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-86256875082040587292012-02-24T16:31:25.731+09:002012-02-24T16:31:25.731+09:00Hi Lydia, I love your CharSiewBao. Couldn't wa...Hi Lydia,
I love your CharSiewBao. Couldn't wait to try asap. Just wanna know if the instant dry yeast used in the recipe is the same as active dry yeast or instant yeast?
Thanks heaps.
JaneJanehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-40108387899359438792012-02-09T11:34:53.888+09:002012-02-09T11:34:53.888+09:00Hi Julie, thanks for dropped by. There is no need...Hi Julie, thanks for dropped by.

There is no need to add water a little at a time. For new attempt of any bread/bun recipe (or using different brand of flour) I always reserve about 2-3 tbsp water to add in bit by bit depending on the softness of dough, maybe you can try this too.

If the dough is too hard, you add in bit more water. Btw, if you are familiar of water roux Lydiahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-14435557.post-68210648162557090932012-02-07T12:25:05.739+09:002012-02-07T12:25:05.739+09:00Hi, I tried this recipe today. During the first kn...Hi, I tried this recipe today. During the first kneading, I find the dough extremely crumbly. The only step I forgot to follow was mixing the yeast in the water first. I did add water to make the dough more pliable. Did you have to add water a little at a time, too? I will try the recipe again. It's the best one I've tried. Thanks for email@example.com

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by Paul Robeson
Influences on Paul RobesonPaul Robeson was most deeply influenced by his father, a man who had escaped slavery and made a name for himself as a minister. According to the Paul Robeson Foundation, Robeson's father "possessed a rich bass speaking voice and an air of surpassing dignity. He was a stern taskmaster and taught his son personal discipline, a love for learning, and a continuing quest for perfection. Paul's four older siblings, the rich African-American culture of his New Jersey relatives who had recently emigrated from the South, and the community life associated with his father's church all influenced his childhood. He wrote in his autobiography Here I Stand, 'The glory of my boyhood years was my father. I loved him like no one in all the world.... How proudly, as a boy, I walked at his side, my hand in his, as he moved among the people.'"
Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern may have had other models to go on, but they, like Robeson, were pioneers in their field. Hammerstein was influenced by the Vaudeville theater his father ran; Kern was influenced by his studies of classical piano as a youngster and by the Vaudevillian revues he saw as a kid.
Influenced by Paul RobesonPaul Robeson died in 1976, leaving behind a legacy that is still unmatched in American history in terms of the scope of his skills and capabilities. Although his fame declined from about the 1950s on, his influence can be seen everywhere, from the rhetoric of the Black Power movement to his place on a 2004 U.S. postage stamp.
Oscar Hammerstein II died in 1960, after nearly four decades of writing musicals that changed the face of American theater (anyone heard of Oklahoma! or The Sound of Music?). Jerome Kern, who wrote the music for Show Boat, passed much earlier, in 1945. Together they wrote four other musical plays: Sweet Adeline, Music in the Air, Three Sisters, and Very Warm for May. Although none were as successful as Show Boat, the two names remain some of the biggest in Broadway and can probably be said to influence all American musical theater today.
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Christina Aguilera "Refuses" to Let Anyone Other Than Ex's Parents Babysit Son?
Even though "Christina Aguilera can afford an army of nannies," says Star, the singer "refuses to let anyone care" for her 4-year-old son Max "except for his grandparents."
The problem, according to the tabloid, is that "it's putting a strain on her relationship with her ex-in-laws."
So-called "spies" tell Star that Aguilera allegedly keeps ex-husband Jordan Bratman's parents "on-call 24-7."
"In the past nine months she's leaned on them so much," claims one source, who notes, "She has more contact with his parents than Jordan himself."
The tabloid explains that Aguilera's supposed refusal to look outside the family for childcare help stems from her "own rough childhood," which "makes her reluctant to leave Max with anyone else."
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On Tuesday, November 9, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), Orange County chapter will host a panel of experts who will discuss multicultural communication.
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Sandra A. Bernardo, APR is a nationally recognized multicultural consultant. She has received more than fifteen industry awards for her campaigns including the PR Week Magazine Multicultural Marketing Campaign of the Year Award. Complimenting her professional work, Sandra is a true student of multicultural dynamics and has participated in exchange programs to other countries and is a graduate of the Orange County United Way Multi-Ethnic Leadership Institute. She also has held several prominent positions for organizations including serving as president of the Hispanic Public Relations Association. Sandra has been a public relations instructor for UCLA as well as a guest lecturer for several universities on the topic of multicultural outreach. She is also the founder of Diversity Media iQ, a free online resource that connects public relations professionals with journalists and bloggers from ethnic and niche media organizations.
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Hi ladies,
I've started the search for nursery furniture and most is crazy expensive.Ā Where have you found the best prices? Websites etc?Ā We are even considering buying used to save some money since it's only being used once.
Hi ladies,
I've started the search for nursery furniture and most is crazy expensive.Ā Where have you found the best prices? Websites etc?Ā We are even considering buying used to save some money since it's only being used once.
TARGET! So far I have looked at Pottery Barn kids, Buy Buy Baby, Ikea Babies R Us, and Target so far is hands down the best for value for the nicer of the selections. ┬Ā
I agree, of all the places I've looked so far Target is definitely the cheapest.
Darcy(25) + Chris(29) 12-12-09, First baby due 1-14-12
Target for sure!
Rrrn + Jack Nasty 12-2-07
Rainbow baby boy due 2-1-12
"I'm afraid I just blue myself."
Walmart was by far the cheapest, and they have the cutest affordable furniture online..I had to order it online cause they dont have the kind i want in the store. I paid $249 for my crib, changing table, and small dresser with 3 drawers! I shopped around and it was the cutest set with everything i needed for the price i needed..so GO WALMART!!
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I agree with PP about Walmart. I just couldn't pass up the deal. We also got the crib, changing table, and dresser for $250 then I paid another $40 for the mattress. It takes a little while to put everything together, but I think the quality looks great especially for the price. We have our changing table and dresser together already, just have the crib to go. Ours is cherry wood and it's really beautiful. The crib also converts to a toddler and full size bed. Happy shopping!
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We were going to order online at Target.com, but we came across a steal on Craigslist.org
I got all white baby furniture which is what I wanted, that I didn't have to put together, for a cheap price! The best part is that the stuff doesn't look used!
I got a crib, mattress, mattress cover, armoir, chest of drawers with changing table on top, and changing table pad all for $300.00 and the seller actually delivered all the furniture to my home for another $20.00. We are very, very pleased.
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We actually found a discount furniture place and got a bunk bed (with a full sized lower bunk and a twin above), long dresser, mirror, and 2 end tables (for our 2 year old)┬Āfor just under $800.┬Ā It had some cosmetic imperfections, but those were easily touched up.┬Ā They had lots of baby furniture too.┬Ā So, it may be worth a look to see if you have any places like that.┬Ā
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In my experience, Walmart was cheaper than Target due to shipping alone. Walmart has a site to store shipping option for free, whereTarget does not have that yet. Target does ship. However, in my situation, it was cheaper to get our dresser from Walmart and our crib from a local store since Target was asking too much for shipping compared to a deal we found at a local shop. So we saved about $20-50 not having to pay for shipping.
I suggest looking around, find what you like then look for it online and in local stores. Figure out how much you are willing to pay for shipping or if that makes or breaks the deal.┬Ā
Check to see if there are any consignment/second hand stores in your area that sale baby things, that's a great help too. A lot of them even carry new items as well.┬Ā
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The intense clip, which debuted at TVLine, features billionaire bad boy Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) dealing decisively with his masked abductors shortly after returning to Starling City. Meanwhile, the photos, which arrive courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter, showcase Amell and director David Nutter during filming if the show's pilot. Check out a few of the photos here, and visit the trade paper's website to see more.
Created by Green Lantern screenwriters Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim and Fringe co-executive producer Andrew Kreisberg, Arrow centers on Oliver Queen, a wealthy young bad boy who, after spending five years shipwrecked on an island, returns to Starling City with a mastery of the bow and a determination to make a difference.
Amell is joined by Colin Donnell as Tommy Merlyn, Katie Cassidy (Supernatural, Melrose Place) as Laurel Lance, David Ramsey (Dexter) as John Diggle, Willa Holland (The O.C.) as Thea Queen, with Susanna Thompson (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) as Moira Queen and Paul Blackthorne (24) as Detective Quentin Lance. Arrow premieres Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.
Good clip for arrow
looking good. I expect its gonna have somewhat amateurish acting but for what it is it looks pretty decent.
amazing how its not even the full characters name and comic fans still accept it.
He doesnt look even remotely close to the blonde haired gotee Oliver Queen.
His costume isnt remotely close to any incarnation of the comics.
( having a raincoat hood doesnt count) where is the mask??? where is the blatant GREEN aspect of the character??
why even bother with this
It has potential. I have 2 issues though. 1) How did he get out of the zip ties? They're still attached to the chair in loops so his hands just…slipped out? And even allowing for that, 2) how does he not get hit by a single bullet?
At 1:10, let's say the body shield protects him, fine. But at 1:15, he's literally running one second behind the bad guy and when the bad guy turns and fires at him from a range of less than 15 feet, not a single bullet hits him. And the bad guy is stationary and aiming at a doorway, so it's not that hard to miss! At 1:32, the bad guy is far enough away that we could allow for the bullets missing him. But at 1:44, it's once again fairly close range with zero hits.
If the bad guy had a handgun, maybe. But he's unloading clip after clip (though we never see or hear him reload) at Queen, once at nearly point-blank range, and all the bullets miss?
I know, I know, it's a TV show. But at least allow for some semblance of reality…if the bad guy has a knife, sword, club, bat, etc…fine. Even a handgun, fine. Or rifle. But semi-automatic or automatic rifles at distances of 20 feet or less, with clip after clip being unloaded, with zero hits is a little hard to swallow.
I did think that too while watching it but I'm not overly fussed, this is a genre where guys who are either unarmed entirely or wielding medieval weaponry frequently take out whole squads of people with guns at once on their own. I just assume that all comics baddies went to the Stormtrooper school of marksmanship.
Same as stuff in The Avengers movie. How does Black Widow grab onto a sky-cycle and not have her arms ripped off, or jumps off one and does splat on Stark's roof, based on its speed? How does Hawkeye shoot over his shoulder and hit anything? They are human characters and the movie is littered with unrealistic situations they survive.
Comic books movies/shows just need a certain amount of suspension of belief or can't be enjoyed.
Umm, Go look at Green Arrow Year One which this series is based on. No mask!
Can dodge machine gun fire at point blank range – Rambo and the lead character from Commando would be proud.
Umm Go read your comics again.
So they have some tweaks hereand there, its TV it isnt going to be how it is 100% in the comics, look at wonder woman pilot lol.
Looking foward to the show, its not perfect but hopefully it can only improve with timw
Yeah, but at least the Stormtroopers were firing from much farther distances wearing what looked to be unwieldy armor and helmet…
Like I said, I understand this is a TV show, and one (loosely) based on a comic book at that, but at least SOME effort at reason and rationale would be nice.
I was wondering about Black Widow jumping on to the sky cycle too. The only explanation I could think of was that Captain America's (nearly) superhuman push gave her enough velocity so that her arms wouldn't be ripped off. As for landing on the roof of the Stark building, she had commandeered the sky cycle by that point (if I remember correctly) so she would have been able to slow it down enough.
As for Hawkeye shooting over his shoulder…homing arrow? Yeah…
We've seen a number of adaptations of characters since Bryan Singer's X-Men that have ditched the aesthetic of their comic book sources. FYI – this guy is blonde. Not all blonde people are bleach-blonde, it's rare that someone is going to have the yellow you're used to seeing in comics. The suit is green, just dark green. And the goatee has always been stupid.
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The 40th Annual People's Choice Awards will kick off the 2014 red carpet fashion and style season, and on Jan. 8, Hollywood's talented fashionistas will show off this year's best fashion trends. From who's wearing whom and what, to who will make the best or worst dressed on the red carpet, fashion fans are looking forward to what's hot and what's not.
For fashion devotees, the People's Choice Awards are a fashion preview of the Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild Awards and ultimately, the Academy Awards.
Ginnifer Goodwin is never one to shy away from color on the red carpet. And not just any color, bold fabulous colors. If Goodwin's 2012 People's Choice Awards look is any indication then the fashionista will be a knockout on this year's red carpet. In 2012 she stood out on the red carpet in a pink Spring 2012 Roksanda Ilincic dress, accessorized with Jimmy Choo ankle boots, Van Cleef and Arpels jewels and a black clutch.
This year, it would be great to see this fashionista in another bright outfit. Pink is definitely her color, but anything in green or yellow would be great too.
This year, Goodwin is up for a Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress Award.
According to CBS News, this year's People's Choice Awards will be hosted by "2 Broke Girls" stars Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs. Attendees include Drew Barrymore, Robert Downey Jr., Zac Efron, Anna Faris, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Queen Latifah, Juliana Margulies, Melissa McCarthy, Shemar Moore, Ian Somerhalder, Britney Spears, Miles Teller, and Justin Timberlake, among many others.
The People's Choice Awards celebrates movies, TV and music, and will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.
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Steve Vai: For the Love of God
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Steve Vai (guitar, keyboards),
Stu Hamm (bass) , Tris Imboden (drums).
Composed by Steve Vai.
Recorded: No info given (CD released in 1990)
Rating: 94/100 (learn more)
What a life story. Little Steve Vai starts out playing the much-maligned accordion, then advances to a high-profile role as tuba player in his high school band. But soon his love of the guitar comes to the fore, and he develops an almost legendary ability to transcribe the music from records onto staff paper. He comes to the attention of a great man with imposing facial hair, when he transcribes the daunting Black Page, and sends it to his idol along with a tape of his playing. Vai serves as an acolyte in the cult of Zappa, but soon develops a cult following of his own. And the boy—now grown to manhood—can play the bejesus out of the guitar.
But don't wait for the made-for-TV movie. Track down the CDs, especially Passion and Warfare, described by Vai as "Jimi Hendrix meets Jesus Christ at a party that Ben Hur threw for Mel Blanc." This track, recorded in the midst of a 10-day fast, is the ultimate guitar power ballad. There is so much electricity throbbing through those six strings that my lights flicker every time I play this song. The band hints at a tango-ish rhythm, and Vai is channeling something otherworldly through his improvised lines.
And just think what Vai might have done if he had stuck with accordion . . .
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Lagniappe is a word used often in Louisiana and was a house hold term for identical twins Trudy and Sarah growing up. The word means "a little something extra" and is the company slogan for Lagniappe Weddings, established in 2004 by Trudy and Sarah Tooke.
This family business focuses on elevating the wedding planning experience with hands on personal attention for not only the bride but everyone involved with the event. "Executing a wedding is stressful for brides, it's our goal to reduce that stress and bring value with our services," explains Trudy.
When asked about the pitfalls of a destination wedding- Trudy advised the couple not assume it will be a less expensive route for a ceremony and reception. While a destination wedding might decrease the cost to you personally as you may spend less on food and beverage due to a more intimate wedding- you are increasing the amount of money for your attendants and guests- so expect some grumbling. However, many guests, given advanced notice, will earmark your wedding for a vacation.
Trudy suggests the couple and families define a budget and then explore options for venues that will work food and beverage, accommodations, flights and the ceremony itself into the allocated amount. Going on location does not eliminate the need for a dress, attire for attendants, invitations, wedding party gifts and consulting.
Hiring a coordinator is critical for a destination wedding. Not only have you not planned a wedding before, but you don't know the intricacies of executing an event in a foreign country or on an island. An experienced wedding professional, such as Lagniappe will help you navigate and keep you from falling prey to unscrupulous vendors and amateurs new to the wedding industry.
Trudy suggests you hire certain vendors from home. A planner who can work closely with you and make the necessary discovery trips to the venue is invaluable. Often resorts and venues offer photography packages for your wedding, but Carmine LiDestri of Visual Image Photography and Videography cautions brides and grooms from relying solely on such services. "I've had brides come to me after the fact with ruined film, digital images too small to view due to an improperly set camera or even to have photos taken because their wedding photo package only included one hour." Make sure you know what you are paying for and what you are getting, advises Carmine and be certain to "look at the work of the photographer being hired by the venue to do your wedding."
The ideal scenario is to take your photographer and videographer with you, Carmine suggests, to ensure seamless and copious coverage of the entire wedding event- not just the ceremony. Further, with the professionals in your home town- acquisition of the imagery is quicker, the placing of portrait and wedding album orders is more efficient and you can visit with the photographer face to face if you need guidance.
For more information about destination or local wedding planning, call Trudy or Sarah at 214-548-1433 or visit their website www.lagniappeweddings.com For photography local or destination contact Carmine LiDestri at 214-223-6899. If you are looking for more wedding planning information please check out So Very Clever for wedding tips for Clever Couples.


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Yeah, this tank pretty much sums up our week. The Laugh. Cry. Repeat. Tank ($70) by AZFN is a simple cotton blend racerback with the statement emblazoned across the front in shiny, metallic material. We'll make sure to wear this one around our favorite bartender. It may just garner enough sympathy for a free beer. Crossing our fingers.
$70?!?! I laughed, cried, and repeated when I saw the price of this otherwise unremarkable cotton tank.
Interesting design
lol.. life's story... laugh, cry, & repeat... too funny!
What Lyssayn said! It's not a bad top, but LORD, that's a rip-off.
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Led wire-to-wire after earning a spot in the Monday qualifier
TUCSON, Ariz. ?- Former University of Arizona men's golfer Chris Nallen made quite a statement in his Nationwide Tour debut by winning the 2004 Gila River Classic at Wild Horse Pass Resort in dominating fashion Sunday in Chandler, Ariz.
Nallen, a four time-All-American who completed his collegiate career with the lowest stroke average in University of Arizona history, carded a final-round 71 (-1) Sunday to win the event with a 24-under 264 total. He topped the field by eight strokes, the largest margin of victory on the Nationwide Tour this season. Nallen claimed $85,500 of the tournament's $425,000 purse for his efforts.
Nallen's performance, which included rounds of 60, 66, and 67 in the first three rounds, completed a whirlwind week. On Monday, he won the Monday qualifier with a 63 to earn a spot in his first-ever Nationwide Tour appearance. By going wire-to-wire, he became the first player in the 15-year history of the Nationwide Tour to earn a spot in his first appearance in a Monday qualifier and lead the event wire-to-wire.
His first professional tour victory was record setting in more than one area. Nallen posted eight birdies and two eagles en route to his opening-round 60 on Thursday, marking the lowest debut round in Tour history. In fact the score equals the third lowest in Tour annals, topped only by 58s by Notah Begay and Doug Dunakey both in 1998.
Furthermore, Nallen's three-round total of 193 (-23) matched the lowest 54-hole tally in Tour history.
As mentioned above, Nallen's Nationwide Tour debut, but he did make the cut in his professional debut earlier this season. He tied for 49th place at the PGA Tour's Buick Championship, Aug. 26-29, at the TPC at River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn. He earned $10,366 after carding a 69-70-74-66=279 (-1) total.
The 2004 Gila River Classic at Wild Horse Pass Resort was contested on the Cattail Course, a par 72, 7,240-yard layout. Nallen's UA teammate Ricky Barnes finished in a tie for 40th place with an eight-under 280 total.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Freshman Troy Reid-Knight had a strong week for the Black Bears helping the team split its final two games of the season and the conference took notice, naming him the America East player of the week on Monday afternoon.
The Vaughan, Ontario native averaged 10.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 6.5 assists through the two games against UMass Lowell and New Hampshire. Reid-Knight's best game came on Sunday in the season finale as he was one assist shy of a double-double, scoring a team-leading 15 points and nine assists.
Both his points and assists numbers against the Wildcats match or set a new career-high for the first year player, with the 15 points matching a career-best and nine assists breaking his previous top-mark of six, which he tallied against UMBC on Feb. 1.
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Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX ED VR Micro - £415/$500
Downsized lenses for DX rather than full-frame cameras are generally smaller and lighter. Sure enough, this lens is only half the weight of the big, full-frame Nikon 105mm f/2.8G AF-S IF-ED VR Micro, but it's still slightly larger than the full-frame Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP AF Di Macro.
Part of this is due to the VR (Vibration Reduction) system fitted to the Nikon, which is a mark II edition that gives a four-stop benefit - at least, it does at medium to long focus distances. For macro shots, there's practically no advantage.
Like the Nikon 60mm f/2.8G AF-S ED Micro for full-frame cameras, this DX optic has no focus limit switch, but the ring-type ultrasonic autofocus system is fast. As usual, there's full-time manual override. Also, as with all Nikon lenses on test (apart from the 40mm), focusing is internal, so the front element doesn't extend at closer focusing distances.
Sharpness is impressive even at the widest aperture, although that's only f/3.5 - this lens is two-thirds of a stop slower than most others in the group. Darkened image corners are noticeable at the maximum aperture. There's also a bit of barrel distortion.
Sharpness is good throughout the aperture range, but the maximum aperture is smaller than usual.
Lab test
Sharpness at f/2.8: 2233
Sharpness at f/8: 2372
Sharpness at f/16: 2098
As with the Nikon 60mm lens there's practically no visible colour fringing, even towards the corners of the frame.
Lab test
Fringing at f/2.8: 0.17
Fringing at f/8: 0.2
Fringing at f/16: 0.16
Barrel distortion is noticeable, and in this respect the lens returned the worst score in the group.
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Distortion: -0.56
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Bill being considered by Florida Legislature would eliminate HOA unit owner rights
While most of the focus of the bloggers and readers has been on the impact of HB 319 and its "Safe Harbor" amendments, a bill that should concern every homeowner is making its way through the Florida Legislature.
HB1013 and its Senate companion, SB1196, if passed, would eliminate the right of homeowners' associations to sue developers for defects related to roads, sidewalks, drainage areas, utilities or any other improvements that are not located on the lot on which a new home is constructed.
I urge each of your to call you State Representative and Senator to voice your opposition to this bad piece of legislation.


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Wheres our promised mac red orchestra 2?!?!?!?!?
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Our build or UE 3 does not support Mac clients and it is a non trivial thing to change the engine build to one that does. It is something we are interested in, but currently don't see the demand for.
As far as upgrading our engine, it remains something we continue to evaluate, but it would roughly mean a downtime of 3 to 6 months with no bug fixes, no content additions or anything of the sort as we got the game online on a new version of the engine and fixed it. They engine has changed massively over the years and upgrading will break many parts of it that will need to be hunted down and fixed. Month to month changes are usually fairly trivial with the engine, but they add up and entire features are ripped out and replaced. For example the UI system, foliage system, terrain system and more that we use are now obsolete in the latest builds of the engine. We would either need to bring the old systems forward, or start from scratch with the new systems (both of these options are not "easy"). As I said, non trivial. But it remains something we continue to evaluate as we move forward.
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Sorry for being really ignorant here, I just want to learn, why is the registry needed for programs? What's it for and why can't software just write variables to their own local files? Does it do something I'm not aware of?
IMHO, the Windows Registry is an invention almost as practical and useful as the pet rock.
Is there anyone out there who can say with a straight face that the registry is easy to manage, or that it increases the reliability of the system?
What I think Microsoft should have done was create a central file that recorded the directory where each app is installed and the extensions of files that it knows how to open. That should be the only information the OS needs to know about an app. Everything else should be stored in the app's own directory.
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I disagree with most of the points in the referenced article. Like, "You can't store binary data in an INI file" and "INI files only have two levels of structure". If the system INI file stored only the info the OS needs to know about apps, that's just a few text strings each, there's no need for binary data or a hierarchical structure. An application INI should just hold config and preference information, and thus, again, no need for binary data and hierarchies. The advantage of the INI format was that it was a simple, readable, text file. That made it easy to parse, easy to update, and easy to manage. The whole point of my original post was that by adding the registry, with all sorts of complex features, Microsoft replaced something that was easy to manage with something that was hard to manage.
There's some validity to the points about security and concurrency. But surely we could have solved those problems within the existing framework.
Sure, an INI file does not make a good database. But so what? That isn't what it was for. This is like complaining that a pair of shoes doesn't help you swim or enable you to fly or cook your breakfast, and therefore we should replace all shoes with jet-powered flippers with radio controls and built-in microwave ovens. The result would surely be an overly-complicated, awkward monstrosity. It would cease to be comfortable to walk in, and would probably not be very good for swimming or making breakfast. Instead of being very good for one thing -- walking -- it would be barely usable for a dozen things. Things that, by the way, we already had perfectly good tools to accomplish. Oh, kind of like the registry.
The Windows Registry was intended to stem the proliferation of local
It has been well argued that the particular implementation was far worse than the problem it set out to cure. Having had to do precision surgery on a registry or two in my life, I happen to agree.
Registry Purpose
Why Registry over INI files?
Central, ubiquitous management of program preferences and settings.
Actually, that was the way it was done in Windows 3.1, with many applications using their own INI files. Windows 95 (from memory) introduced the concept of a centralised repository (though I think there was a limited purpose registry before then) and people have been buying registry cleaner programs ever since.
People used to complain then that there were too many INI files to manage and that speed was a problem since they were text files that needed parsing. I, for one, prefer applications to have their own stuff in their own directories so as to make clean-up easier when you want to delete them.
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It can, but this can be inconvenient for the software developer, because:
The registry is nothing more than a simple (from a programmer's prospective) database.
It's just a silly convention. In a unix or mac filesystem the software does exactly what you suggest, writing its settings in normal files, usually organized in hidden folders in the user's home directory. Windows has something similar, a folder called "Application Data" off of each user's home folder, and your program can use that for storage instead of screwing with windows APIs and the registry.
Because the Windows NT team thought it was a good way to address the problems with using INI files. This was the primary way that applications (and Windows itself) stored their settings in early versions of Windows: by just "writing variables to their own local files."
We've now come almost full circle with XML configuration files, thanks in large part to application vendors' misbehavior with regards to the registry and the inherent likelihood (obvious now in retrospect) of a monolithic database becoming slowly corrupted over time. Although to be fair, most modern criticisms of the registry forget or simply gloss over the compromises that had to be made for performance reasons at the expense of scalability on those early Windows machines.


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My personal poem collection, in pictures.
Full color: 8" × 10" - 96 pages.
Many of my poems were written during very depressing and trying times. My sorrow, fears and sometimes joy, I have best been able to express though my poems.
After the death of a dear friend and writing a special poem in his memory "Railroad Park", I was inspired to put this book together to share with others.
All of these poems have special meaning to me and bring back memories, good and bad.
I feel that poetry can honestly express one's true feelings.
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Matt Cassel was sharp from the start, giving Teddy Bridgewater a model touchdown drive to watch.
That's the early snapshot of Minnesota's starting quarterback competition.
Cassel led a couple of crisp scoring marches, and the Vikings broke in their temporary new home stadium for the next two years by beating the Oakland Raiders 10-6 in the exhibition opener on Friday night.
Bridgewater relieved Cassel at quarterback after two series, and the rookie's first name was rhythmically chanted during his first two snaps by a crowd eager to see the first-round draft pick in action. Playing into the third quarter, Bridgewater's debut was mixed at best: 6 for 13 for 49 yards, two sacks and one fumble the Vikings recovered.
Matt Schaub's first time in silver and black wasn't exactly smooth, either. The latest attempt by the Raiders to stop the quarterback carousel from spinning, Schaub finished 3 for 7 for 21 yards.
Schaub played three series, all three-and-outs.
Derek Carr, the second-round draft pick from Fresno State, took over in the second quarter and was only slightly more productive with and against the backups. Carr went 10 for 16 for 74 yards, but his high throw on the run to Jamize Olawale slipped through the fullback's hands and was intercepted by Kurt Coleman.
Darren McFadden had a 23-yard run, the only highlight by a Raiders starter. Third-string quarterback Matt McGloin had a late 10-yard touchdown scramble.
BEARS QBs SHARP IN WIN: Whether Jay Cutler was in the game or Jordan Palmer or Jimmy Clausen were behind center, the Chicago Bears had no trouble finding the end zone.
Cutler, Palmer and Clausen threw touchdown passes to help Chicago beat the Philadelphia Eagles 34-28 on Friday night in their preseason opener.
The Bears rattled Nick Foles in the early going, intercepting two passes, even though they were missing Jared Allen. The five-time Pro Bowl defensive end and prized free-agent acquisition missed practices this week with his wife giving birth to a girl.
Tight end Martellus Bennett remained suspended by the team for his role in an altercation with cornerback Kyle Fuller at practice Monday. The Bears also were missing right guard Kyle Long (ankle) and right tackle Jordan Mills (foot), but had no trouble moving the ball.
Cutler made the most of his two possessions, completing 9 of 13 passes for 85 yards. Then, he watched as both contenders made their case for the backup quarterback job.
Palmer got the first shot and went 8 of 11 for 104 yards with the touchdown and an interception.
Clausen started the third quarter and threw for 150 yards and two touchdowns, including a 73-yarder to Chris Williams along the right sideline. Later in the quarter, he connected with Michael Spurlock on a 22-yard scoring pass and hit Dante Rosario on the two-point conversion to put Chicago ahead 31-28.
For Foles, it was simply a brutal night. The quarterback who posted the NFL's highest passer rating and threw just two interceptions in 13 games last season could not get in sync.
He wound up with 44 yards on 6-of-9 passing before Jets castoff Mark Sanchez took over.
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At present I am employed as a Senior Social Worker but I am due to retire in June 2010. Landscape photography has been a hobby of mine for many years and it is my intention, God willing, that I will be able to spend even more time carrying out this interest in the years which lie ahead. This is my first book which I hope you enjoy. I already have plans for a second book which is to photograph the west coast of Scotland from the Mull of Galloway in the south to Cape Wrath in the north. I hope to commence this venture following my retirement.
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Test Track
Test Track is a side mission in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City which is triggered when entering the parked Landstalker on the dirt track in Downtown. It is a checkpoint mission, but it has no time limit. It is essentially the reverse of Trial By Dirt, which is started by jumping on the Sanchez instead. To complete this mission, you must clear each checkpoint without exiting or destroying the car. It is much easier than the previous Landstalker mission in GTA III, entitled A Ride in the Park.
You can keep playing this mission once you've completed it. Each time you beat your time record, you receive a higher prize (in money).
Due to a bug in the game, the initial scores of both Trial By Dirt and Test Track will have the same time results once both scores are listed in stats. Once you play the missions again and beat each time, the scores will be individual as they should be.


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Brandi Glanville recently upset a lot of fans because of calling her son pretty nasty names. On Saturday, Inquistr shared that Brandi is now apologizing for this and says that it was simply a joke. This is not the first time she has stuck her foot in her mouth and said something she shouldn't have that upset her fans.
She has a podcast that is called Brandi Glanville Unfiltered. She took unfiltered to a new level by calling her son Jake who is just seven-years-old an "a**hole", a "d*ck" and a "f*cker." That is a bit much for anyone to call her son but it didn't seem to bother Brandi at all until the people who heard it got really upset.
Brandi went to Twitter to defend herself after it happened though. She said that she was totally kidding. Brandi admits to calling her dogs names like this as well even though she really does love them too. She shared that she loves them more than life, but that doesn't mean that sometimes they aren't bad or as she put it a**holes.
This reality TV star can't believe that people took this all so serious. It wasn't meant that way at all and she loves her kids and her dogs as well. Brandi Glanville will probably think twice before announcing how she feels about them on air again though. She is someone that is really in the public eye and she can't just say what is on her mind all of the time. People do not care to hear what she has to say when it is that negative.
Don't miss Brandi Glanville when "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" returns. This is the best time to see all of her drama play out. It is unknown if any of this will make it on the show or not though.


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Seconds to Survive: What Could Happen If You Drive Through Flooded Roadways
Written by Lindsey Watson
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Very rarely do 911 dispatchers get to see the what happens after an emergency call comes in. Especially when the caller on the other end may only have may only have seconds to get out of a dangerous situation.
Seconds, that's how long you may have if your drive through a flooded roadway, and your car starts to take on water.
Still, some try to brave flood waters and drive through them, and in that moment quick response, and quick thinking could be the difference between life and death. But in that moment, many of us are doing the wrong thing by rolling up the window, hoping for an air bubble or calling 911 if the car starts to sink.
"If your car is filling up with water the best thing you can do is roll the window down and let the water come in because if you don't do that it can sometimes build up water on the inside, and you won't be able to open the doors with the pressure pushing in," said Lt. Dave Perkins with the Fairmont Fire Department.
That means you have under a minute to get out, when crucial seconds are ticking away, and speed is the key to saving your life.
"It's better to be safe than sorry. All you have to do is take a couple seconds and go somewhere else, take another detour. But don't go through the water, because you never know what's under there, it could be washed completely away," said Captain Sabrina Haught, with the Marion County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
As your car continues to submerge, the simple task of opening the door, or even rolling down the windows could be impossible.
"If you have an object you can use to break the window, like your key. You can use your key. It might be dangerous, but if that's all you have in a situation like that you can take and hit your window and it'll crack. But if there's enough pressure it's going to push it in on you," said Lt. Perkins.
"It's good to have a spring loaded window punch, although they are mostly designed for first responders. But it's a lot safer to use, all you do is draw back, release, and all of the mass drives into the window. So, you don't have to shove your hand through the window, all you have to do is use the spring, and the weight to do all the work for you," said Ben Tacy, Firefighter with the Fairmont Fire Department.
All of this as time continues to tick away.
"Find an alternative route, just don't drive through it," said Lt.Perkins.
"We don't want to lose anyone due to just being impatient, and not waiting to go around another way," said Captain Sabrina Haught.
According to the recent data as many as 400 people drown every year from being stuck in their vehicle on a flooded roadway.
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Chick Corea: A.R.C.
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Chick Corea (piano), Dave Holland (bass), Barry Altschul (drums).
Recorded: Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg, Germany. January, 1971
Rating: 92/100 (learn more)
This selection is less about Chick Corea and more about a group capable of frightening levels of interplay. The main theme is an extension of Holland's brisk, ascending solo introduction. What follows is just a bit over five minutes of the trio attempting to stave off chaos. Corea vamps and throws arpeggios on the floor. Holland splits his time between fingered and bowed passages. Altshul glues it all together while tossing in comments. Even with the rising intensity levels giving off extreme levels of musical centrifugal force, the communication never breaks down. "Like minds" might be a cliché; this music is anything but.
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Not long ago, farmers who hauled their crops to market built new roads using nearby materials. So it was with a road now called County Trunk Highway (CTH) S in northwestern Racine County, Wis. The north-south highway connects the village of Wind Lake with CTH K to the south, a distance of about 3 miles.
This area of the county is known for sod farms, which are noted for wet, low areas and poor drainage. When a road was needed to move sod, peat from the sod flats was graded to form a road embankment. Gravel and other granular materials were added to provide some strength, ditches were graded along the core, and there was the road.
According to Racine County engineer Cecil Mehring, "The county took over the road in the late 1940s. It was a gravel road for years."
Jeff Katz, county project manager, said it remained a gravel road until the early 1960s, when it was surfaced with asphalt road mix. The area originally was a swamp, drained to make way for the sod farms. Over the years, asphalt material was added as the surface deformed and as traffic loads reached beyond the pavement's capacity. The old road surface was badly deformed and alligator cracking predominated. Katz termed it "the worst mile of road in the county."
As CTH S needed reconstruction, county engineers secured soil borings and a set of reconstruction alternatives. Soil borings confirmed that much of the sub-grade was indeed peat along with additional fill, and the pavement consisted of a thin layer of base course (3 to 4 inches) covered with asphalt pavement layers ranging from 5 to 9 inches. The geotechnical engineer, Kenosha, Wis.-based KTE (now Terracon) suggested three alternative reconstruction options:
After analysis and learning of recent successful stabilizing projects using fly ash, the county chose to reconstruct 1 mile of CTH S using a full-depth reclamation process, stabilizing with Class "C" fly ash. According to Katz, since it was necessary to strengthen the subgrade, they considered stabilizing with either foamed asphalt or fly ash; there was consensus that the fly ash would be less likely to rut under traffic. He also said there would be additional traffic from local development nearby, and the rehabilitation needed to perform well. It is common for the California bearing ratio (CBR)—a measure of a subgrade's supporting strength—on FDR projects like this will increase by as much as 10 times.
The original cross section consisted of a 22-foot pavement with 5-foot shoulders; the proposal called for a 24-foot pavement with 4-foot shoulders. Existing pavement was pulverized to a depth of 10 inches, compacted, and graded. In a number of low areas, new gravel was added over the pulverized material to improve riding profile, and the entire roadway was stabilized. Class "C" fly ash provided by Herndon, Va.-based Lafarge North America from the We Energies Oak Creek (Wis.) Power Plant was distributed at an average rate of 100 pounds per square yard and blended to a depth of 9 inches.
Moisture content was closely monitored but provided best results at 6% to 8% total moisture. Crews took care to ensure initial compaction by a vibratory pad-foot roller occurred immediately after blending was completed. Tri-County Pavers, DeForest, Wis., acted as the stabilizing subcontractor to local asphalt paving contractor Payne & Dolan Inc.
Roger Therkelsen, project manager for Payne & Dolan, said that the FDR project worked particularly well, especially in terms of blending the newly added gravel with the fly ash application. "Stabilizing production was good and the work was completed in less than three days," he said. The specifications required that a one-day delay occur between acceptance of the fly-ash stabilized base and hot-mix asphalt (HMA) paving. Stabilizing was finished on Friday, left over the weekend, and the lower course of Type E-3 HMA was constructed on Tuesday; Mon-day was rained out.
"The evening after the stabilizing was completed, it rained very hard," said Mehring. "The new surface was not affected; paving followed immediately. It's not likely that other types of reconstruction would have survived that well." Rain on a properly stabilized, compacted, graded, and smooth rolled base is actually an asset, since the additional moisture prolongs the hydration process. Some jurisdictions actually require the contractor to spray water on a newly stabilized FDR base for several days prior to paving.
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On Friday night, June 6, at 9 pm The person in the pictures below stole a white, 20 ft cargo traile from 11357 Deerfield Dr in Truckee, CA. He is cleary seen on video pulling up next to the trailer in a late model chevy suburban and tampering with the back of the trailer.
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Whitefoot & Gray Jay
In the wild, "he who hesitates, loses his meal", says Gray Guy the camprobber as he swoops down to steal a morsel of food from Whitefoot. Whitefoot is young and inexperienced and he is used to having Little Red provide him with food. Soon he will learn to guard his food from interlopers.


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Arnold C. Fortner was born in Monroe on March 13, 1939. He was the son of the late Major and Montana (Sweat) Fortner. Arnold graduated from Monroe High with the Class of 1957. He then served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army from 1958-1961.
Arnold married the love of his life, the former Phyllis Ridner, on May 19, 1963. From this union would come the birth of five children. Arnold supported his family working on the assembly line at the Chrysler Trenton Engine Plant. He retired after thirty years of service.
Arnold received his spiritual nourishment at Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. He was a member of the American Legion Post, as well as the Fraternal Order of Eagles both of Monroe.
Arnold was a loving husband and a great father. Later in life he experienced the joy of grandchildren and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with his eight and also the four great-grandchildren. He was patiently waiting for the arrival of any additional two great-grandchildren in 2014. Arnold also enjoyed gardening, playing the guitar, playing card games, and cooking his famous chicken and dumplings.
Arnold Clarence Fortner, age 74 of Monroe was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 5, 2013. In addition to his parents, his passing was preceded by two beloved sons: Robert and Gary Fortner; and two sisters: Joyce Valentine and Donna Moody.
To cherish his memory, Arnold leaves a loving wife of fifty years: Phyllis; three daughters: Connie (Bill) Giznsky, Vickie (Gary) Werner, and Kimberly Fortner; a daughter-in-law: Jennifer Fortner-Fischer (Matt); eight grandchildren: Rachel Giznsky, Melissa Giznsky, William (Chelsey) Giznsky III, Timothy (Cassie) Werner, Daniel (Karla) Werner, Joey Fortner, Aleah Fortner-Fischer, Megan Fortner-Fischer; and four great-grandchildren: Lucas and Kaelah Burns and Madison and Bella Giznsky.
Friends may gather from 2:00-8:00pm, Monday, October 7, 2013 at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe; 14567 South Dixie Highway (734) 241-7070 (formerly known as Bennett Funeral Services). He will lie in state from 12:00pm until a Celebration of His Life at 1:00pm, Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Monroe Missionary Baptist Church, 14260 South Dixie Highway. Procession will follow to Roselawn where graveside services will be under the auspices of Monroe VFW Post 1138.
Memorials for those who desire are suggested to Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com; Online Tributes page.


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This essential guide is a comprehensive and authoritative resource of the legal rights, liabilities, responsibility and protection of officials and officials associations. A practical guide to using the law, the book analyzes some of the more common lawsuits involving officials.
Considered the foremost authority on the legal issues of sports officiating, author Alan Goldberger provides the reader with easy-to-understand insights and advice. He presents current rulings, precedents and the principles that should guide every official and officiating program.
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- Post-game reports and mechanics: handling the media, incident reports, ejection reports
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- Injury situations: when an official is injured, importance of blood-related rules.
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- Topics covered include: Officials' duties, pregame inspections and meetings, when jurisdiction begins and ends, weather situations.
- Sportsmanship issues: ejections and warnings, uniforms and equipment, what is legal and artificial limbs.
Sports Officiating: A Legal Guide spells out in simple terms officials duties before, during and after games. The advice will keep officials on the field or court and out of the courtroom.


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A passenger announced, Friday February 7 "that there was a bomb on board" his plane and wanted it diverted to Sochi -- the Russian city hosting the Winter Olympics amid terrorism fears -- Turkish officials said.
Rather than abide by the request, the Pegasus Airlines' crew sent a hijacking alert that Turkey's Air Force Control Center received at 5:20 p.m. (10:20 a.m. ET), Turkey's semiofficial Anadolu news agency reported. About 20 minutes later, two F-16 fighter jets scrambled to intercept the Boeing 737-800.
"These planes accompanied the Pegasus plane over the Black Sea," that report added.
Eventually, the airliner landed safely at Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen airport, where video showed police and security officials milling around the jet as buses eventually removed passengers.
Istanbul's governor tweeted around 10 p.m. that "the air pirate has been neutralized" and all other passengers "disembarked from the plane without any problems."
"The operation is complete," Gov. Huseyin Avni Mutlu said.
The incident came at a tense time given the various threats surrounding the Winter Games, which kicked off in earnest Friday night with its opening ceremony.
Russian security forces have cracked down in recent weeks on suspected militants in the restive North Caucasus republic of Dagestan -- which is located on the other side of the Caucasus Mountains from Sochi -- and elsewhere in recent weeks after twin suicide bombings in the city of Volgograd in December.
There have also been concerns specifically about explosives-laden airlines. U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul said Wednesday night that the his nation's Department of Homeland Security issued a bulletin to airlines flying into Russia warning that explosive materials could be concealed in toothpaste or cosmetic tubes.
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- The Box Office-Distill StudioBack in 2009 we were stoked to see plans for the Box Office, a building of 12 offices built from 32 shipping containers in Providence, Rhode Island. Now that it's complete, we're excited to revisit the project and see new images of the bright and colorful office space. Designed by Distill Studio and developed by Truthbox, the Box Office is more than just a great example of shipping container architecture -- it also features high-performance insulation, windows and doors and energy-efficient climate control. We're happy to hear that over 75% of the office spaces have been leased out since it opened in 2010.1
- The Box Office-Distill StudioThe design for the Box Office emerged after the economy tanked and the client realized he didn't have the budget for the uber green brand new office building of his dreams.2
- The Box Office-Distill StudioHe along with the architects went back to the drawing board to come up with a more budget friendly design and ended up working with shipping containers.3
- The Box Office-Distill StudioDistill Studio, led by Joe Haskett, held many design charrettes and planning meetings with all the pertinent people and consultants at the table.4
- The Box Office-Distill Studiohese interdisciplinary design meetings allowed the team to come up with the dynamic design you see now with 12 offices varying in size, cantilevered conference rooms and outdoor walkways and staircases.5
- The Box Office-Distill StudioBesides using cost effective recycled shipping containers, energy efficiency was a high priority in the design.6
- The Box Office-Distill StudioThis included the use of high performance non-petroleum insulation, doors and windows to minimize heat losses in and out of the office spaces.7
- The Box Office-Distill StudioLots of cut windows pull daylighting into the space and a large canopy in the center of the building protects the inner courtyard and shades the space in the summer.8
- The Box Office-Distill StudioLike strawbales homes, each container features a "truth window", which is where the container's label was left unpainted so everyone could see its serial number.9
- The Box Office-Distill StudioThe three story building has 12 offices varying in size from 640 sq ft to 2,560 sq ft with leases ranging from just below $12,000/year to just above $20,000/year.10
- The Box Office-Distill StudioIf you want to learn more about the design process, check out this great interview with Joe Haskett of Distill Studio over at Core77.11
- The Box Office-Distill StudioFirst floor plan of the Box Office.12
- The Box Office-Distill StudioSecond floor plan of the Box Office.13
- The Box Office-Distill StudioThird floor plan of the Box Office.14


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Flutter is a new long range development platform based on Arduino that is looking to provide Makers with an inexpensive and reliable wireless technology to get their projects going just a little bit further than they have been with typical Bluetooth, Zigbee and WiFi solutions.
Developers Taylor Alexander and Katelynn Cusanelli created Flutter to be used without a router and achieve a range of up to 1000 meters (transmitted in the 915 Mhz range) for use in projects as diverse as monitoring remote temperature sensors, to controlling quadcopters and RC cars.
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La Junta Wipeout Pool will hold their 2013 Dog Daze of Summer on Saturday, Aug. 17, giving dogs and their owners and friends a chance to cool off and play in the pool. Splash and swim time will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost is $5 per dog, with proceeds going to the police department K-9 unit and La Junta Animal Rescue. Donations will also be accepted.
Dogs must be on a leash unless in the water and be up to date on vaccinations. The pool staff requests that no aggressive dogs come to this event.
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