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This creamy potato soup is almost as easy to make as opening a can of soup—and it tastes so much better. The rosemary and thyme add just the right amount of seasoning.
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups water
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
- Place potatoes and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, thyme, rosemary and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add potatoes with cooking liquid; heat through. Yield: 5 servings.
Originally published as Herbed Potato Soup in Country Extra March 2005, p51
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"One word...Fantastic!"
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"Really simple...and easy to find ingredients for those of us not in the States."
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"This is a new family favorite! Easy for kids to get involved and yummy every time! With 5 kids I have to make this recipe X 4 and then there is just enough left for my lunch the next day."
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"there is nothing as inviting on a cold winter day as a steaming hot potato soup +a crisp crunchy bread to ward off the winter blahs."
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Ph.D. Mathematics Education, University of Maryland, College Park
M.S. Applied Mathematics, Creighton University
B.S. Geophysics, University of Utah
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Darcy is interested in issues surrounding teaching and learning mathematics and statistics, and teacher education. Darcy's research interests are focused on cognition and learning issues related to statistics education. In particular, her research focuses on learner's understanding of the connections between probability and statistics, and how innovative pedagogy and technological tools impact learning in probability and statistics. She is particularly interested in mathematics education at the college level and connecting research and practice in K-16 mathematics education. She also works on the Mid-Atlantic Center for Mathematics Teaching and Learning (MAC-MTL) Quantitative Research Project, which is investigating the relationship between teachers' knowledge of mathematics and their students' achievement on standardized tests.
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Mathematical Association of America
American Statistical Association
American Educational Research Association
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators
Association for Women in Mathematics
National Council for Teachers of Mathematics

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Did you know that in Minnesota 1 in 6 children go to bed hungry every night?
Did you know that Minnesota is ranked 10th highest in childhood hunger?
More than 16 million kids here in the USA are lacking enough food. To get a better picture of this huge issue, all of those children would fill 200,000 school buses!
Across the state and nation many different groups and individuals are trying to lower these numbers. One national organization, No Kid Hungry, has set up a contribution website so that anyone can help pay for nutritious meals for these hungry children. Simply go online to NoKidHungry2.org/schools to sign up and contribute.
At the national Share Our Strength organization, No Kid Hungry is more than a tagline or campaign slogan: "It is our reason for being. Everything we do and each new person who helps us represents a step toward the finish line!" That is a direct quote from the organization.
This past year the local FCCLA members have accepted the challenge to do their part to help end childhood hungry. Currently, Kelsey Heppler is coordinating just such a project. Earlier in the school year, the members completed fundraisers for No Kid Hungry and also helped collect food during the city wide food drive. The Jr. High members also created a power point that informed others about this problem. They also made Holiday Food boxes for needy families and now are ready to present the food shelf with 'Meal In A Bag' food items. These bags will include a recipe and all of the non-perishable food items to make a lunch or dinner meal. If perishable food items are needed, a voucher will be included in the bag and may be redeemed at the local grocery store. The members will be restocking the food shelf with bags on a regular basis for the next several months. As FCCLA members, we felt that we could help solve this real-life problem by becoming involved with this community effort to fight hunger. This way everyone wins!!!!
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Created in the 1960's, cleverly named after Pop Art, many can argue that Pop Tarts are America's favorite junk food. The history of the Pop Tart is a fascinating one. But oddly enough, last year, Kelloggs annual sales of Pop Tarts and $481 Million showed that competition is fierce. How much is spent in advertising for junk food? In 2004, over $11 Billion was spent compared to just under $10 Billion spent on ads about healthy eating habits. Junk food consumption in the U.S. makes up about 25% of the American diet. While more money is spent on M&Ms ($753 million) and Hershey's candy ($1.07 Billion), the iconic Pop Tart still earns a warm place in our hearts and toaster.
Kellogg's® Pop Tarts® come in a wide variety of flavors. In addition to 'traditional' ones like strawberry and blueberry, Kellogg's also produces limited seasonal varieties such as Frosted Pumpkin Pie. The newest flavor to reach store shelves is Ice Cream Sandwich. If it is as good as their Hot Fudge Sundae version, it is sure to be a success.
But with America become more weight conscious, particularly with childhood obesity, will junk foods like Pop Tarts survive? Already, Kellogg's has begun marketing Pop Tart 'Popsters', packets of smaller versions of Pop Tarts with each packet containing only 100 calories worth of the sweet treat. Many flavors, such as the new Ice Cream Sandwich, are made with 25% less sugar than other Pop Tarts.
My personal favorite Pop Tart is Frosted Strawberry. Though, I will admit, there are few flavors of Pop Tart that I would turn down if offered. So is Kellogg's Pop Tart America's favorite junk food? Many will argue the point, choosing various types of candy, chips or other food items like pizza. One thing is certain that as long as there are children, there will be Pop Tarts. Even if some of us 'children' are in our 50s. Frankly, I think Kellogg's is missing a major market in not producing an up-scale, gourmet Pop Tart geared for adults to exchange is gifts for holiday and romantic events. Who would choose a dozen roses over a stylish basket of Pop Tarts? Certainly not I!
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CMNH Trout Club
F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour
Friday, February 7, 2014
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Drive
Cleveland, Ohio
Doors open: 5:30 pm
Cocktail reception: 6:00 pm
Film: 7:30 pm
With the onslaught of winter and the unseasonably cold temperatures, fishing has been reduced to the hardy few who chop a hole in the ice and plop a line in hopes of catching a passing fish.
As for the rest of us we spend our hours in the man cave, hunched over our fly tying apparatus devising combinations of hook, fir and feather that will entice the fish once spring comes again to Ohio.
This is why it is a perfect time to take a break from the winter doldrums and take a trip to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History for an evening of food, drink, films, education and socializing with fellow fishing enthusiasts.
The evening starts off with a cocktail reception with light appetizers and a chance to meet the producers of F3T as well as local fly fishing guides and professionals. Following this will be the selections of short films which include a free raffle for quality fly fishing equipment donated by the show sponsors.
Advance tickets are $15.00 and $20.00 at the door the night of the event. You may select to Buy your tickets online in advance or visit the Orvis store in Woodmere or the Backpackers Shop in Sheffield.
Special thank you to the presenting sponsors; Orvis, The Livingston Group, Baker Hostetler and Cortland Line Company, and to our supporting sponsors: The Backpackers Shop, Hill n Dale, Nautilus, Superior Beverage, American Museum of Fly Fishing, Chatellier's Rare Game Sauce and Conneaut Creek Club.


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The Indiana State Department of Health announced today that the company The Wisconsin Cheeseman has recalled cheese log and cheese ball products as part of the Parkers Farm, Inc. voluntary recall. The initial recall from Parkers Farm, Inc. began on January 15, 2010.
The cheese balls and cheese logs involved in the recall were available through catalog order to consumers across the nation, including those in Indiana.
The voluntary recall began due to the possibility of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, which can cause a serious infection in people with a weakened immune system, including young children and the elderly.
The Wisconsin Cheeseman is the distributor of the nine recalled cheese log and cheese ball products that they directly purchase from Parkers Farm, Inc.
The following is a list of products involved in the recall from The Wisconsin Cheeseman provided by the Indiana State Department of Health:
- Gift #11: Sausage 'N Cheese Logs
- Gift #87: Cheese Logs & Cutting Board
- Gift #325: Smorgasbord
- Gift #365: Cheese Log Trio
- Gift #411: Cheese Logs
- Gift #441: Cheese Ball Trio
- Gift #509: Cheese Logs
- Gift #751: Snacker Pack, and
- Gift #876: Cheese Balls & Sausage
Indiana consumers who have purchased any of the above products can return them to The Wisconsin Cheeseman for a full refund or replacement.
No illnesses have been reported, but consumers are encouraged to watch for signs of Listeria monocytogenes infection, which include fever, severe headaches, abdominal discomfort, including pain, diarrhea and nausea, and stiffness.


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Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, EUCOM is a joint forces community of approximately 1,000 U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and government civilians, who work and live at four different locations around the city. From its state-of-the-art plans and operations center, the command directs the operations of more than 100,000 military and civilian personnel across 10.7 million square miles or 27.7 million km2 of land and 13 million square miles or 33.6 million km2 of ocean.
Within EUCOM itself, the command is divided into directorates and other special staff groups that are charged with specific mission support or management functions. Additionally, EUCOM's reach extends to the Offices of Defense Cooperation, the Marshall Center, and the NATO School.
In this section:
EUCOM HQ Commandant's Office
J1 - Manpower, Personnel and Administration
The J1 aims to optimize EUCOM's human resource posture to enable U.S. Forces to conduct the full spectrum of missions within EUCOM's area of responsibility
J2 - Intelligence
EUCOM's intelligence enterprise focuses on the commander's priorities to provide advanced warning, situational understanding, relevant predictive estimates, and strategic context for its strategy of "active security" and lines of operation.
J3 - European Command Plans and Operations Center (EPOC)
The J3 Plans and Operations Center (EPOC) directs the development and execution of operations that support U.S. interests and regional alliances in EUCOM's area of responsibility.
J4 - Logistics
As the logistics directorate, J4 enables strategic and operational readiness by coordinating logistics, health readiness, engineering and humanitarian support throughout EUCOM's theater and optimizing joint and multinational force abilities.
J5/8 - Policy, Strategy, Partnering and Capabilities
The J5/8 develops basic military/political policy and planning for command activities involving relations with other U.S. combatant commands, allied and international military organizations, and subordinate commands.
J6 – C4/Cyber
The J6 ensures delivery of decision quality information by managing systems, people and processes to enhance transatlantic security and defend the homeland.
J7– Exercises and Assessments
The J7 directorate provides independent assessments and analysis of strategic and operational processes and products.
J9 – Interagency Partnering
The J9 embodies a "whole of society" approach, bringing in a wide range of perspectives by integrating U.S. and nongovernmental agencies, academic institutions, international organizations, and private-sector partners to better execute EUCOM operations.
The command chaplain helps advance EUCOM's objectives of regional security and stability by providing advice and situational awareness on all matters related to religion, ethics and morale.
Civilian Deputy to the Commander/Foreign Policy Advisor
The Civilian Deputy to the EUCOM Commander (CD) is "dual-hatted" as the Senior Foreign Policy Advisor (POLAD) to the Commander.
The Comptroller executes the command's annual budget according to fiscal law.
History Office
The Command History office is the institutional memory of EUCOM. It is responsible for preserving the key documentation and events of the Command for the immediate and long term use of EUCOM and posterity.
Inspector General
Through inspection processes, teaching and training, assistance, and investigation, the Inspector General's staff reports on the command's discipline, efficiency, economy, morale, training, and readiness.
Judge Advocate
The European Command Judge Advocate's mission is to provide legal advice to the commander and his staff in matters involving operational law; domestic, foreign and international law; and related policy matters.
Protocol staff members support EUCOM's commander, deputy commander, civilian deputy, and chief of staff. They plan and coordinate official ceremonies that directly support the command group, conferences for the commande, and deputy commander, official visits, receptions, dinners, and related protocol support
Communication and Engagement
The directorate of Communication and Engagement supports the commander of U.S. European Command and component commands.
Marshall Center
The center's mission is to create a more stable security environment by advancing democratic institutions and relationships, especially in the field of defense; promoting active, peaceful security cooperation; and enhancing enduring partnerships among the nations of North America, Europe and Eurasia.
NATO School
The NATO School's mission is to conduct education and individual training that support current and developing NATO operations, strategy, policy, doctrine and procedures.
Offices of Defense Cooperation
Offices of Defense Cooperation work with their respective host nations, in close partnership with U.S. Embassy country teams and under U.S. ambassador direction.


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Diet soda depletes calcium and may increase heart attack risk
The average American drinks 216 liters of soda each year.1 Soda drinking has previously been associated with lower bone mineral density in women and children,2,3 and one study in particular has focused specifically on the effects of diet soda on bone health. The authors commented that this research was sparked by the observation that diet soda drinking behaviors are often different than regular soda drinking behaviors – women often use diet sodas in an effort to avoid weight gain – either to stave off hunger between meals or as a replacement for calorie-containing beverages. Many women drink over 20 diet sodas per week.4
These researchers discovered that parathyroid hormone (PTH) concentrations rise strongly following diet soda consumption. PTH functions to increase blood calcium concentrations by stimulating bone breakdown, and as a result release calcium from bone.
In the study, women aged 18-40 were given 24 ounces of either diet cola or water on two consecutive days, and urinary calcium content was measured for three hours.
Women who drank diet cola excreted more calcium in their urine compared to women who drank water.
The authors concluded that this calcium loss may underlie the observed connection between soda drinking and low bone mineral density.5
Although caffeine is known to increase calcium excretion and promote bone loss,6 caffeine is likely not the only bone-harming ingredient in sodas. A 2006 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found consistent associations between low bone mineral density and caffeinated and non-caffeinated cola (both regular and diet), but not other carbonated beverages.7 One major difference between the two is the phosphoric acid in colas, absent from most other carbonated beverages.
In the Western diet, phosphorus is commonly consumed in excess – at about 3 times the recommended levels, whereas dietary calcium often low. Although phosphorus is an important component of bone mineral, a high dietary ratio of phosphorus to calcium can increase parathyroid hormone secretion, which is known to increase bone breakdown. Studies in which women were given increasing quantities of dietary phosphorus found increases in markers of bone breakdown and decreases in markers of bone formation.8,9 Therefore it is likely that the phosphorus content of colas triggers calcium loss.
There is nothing healthy about diet soda. It is simply water with artificial sweeteners and other chemical additives, such as phosphoric acid.
The safety of artificial sweeteners is questionable, and they provoke the release of insulin and other hormones that regulate blood glucose; their intense sweetness confuses the body, which naturally associates sweet taste with calories – over time, these mixed signals can lead to increased appetite and weight gain.10
Diet sodas don't just weaken our bones, they are linked to kidney dysfunction and promote obesity.
Furthermore, a study on older adults who drank diet soda daily had a 43% increased risk of heart attack or stroke compared to those that never drank diet soda.11
1. Nation Master. Statistics: soft drinks. http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/foo_sof_dri_con-food-soft-drink-consumption
2. McGartland C, Robson PJ, Murray L, et al. Carbonated soft drink consumption and bone mineral density in adolescence: the Northern Ireland Young Hearts project. J Bone Miner Res. 2003 Sep;18(9):1563-9.
Mahmood M, Saleh A, Al-Alawi F, Ahmed F. Health effects of soda drinking in adolescent girls in the United Arab Emirates. J Crit Care. 2008 Sep;23(3):434-40.
3. Tucker KL, Morita K, Qiao N, Hannan MT, Cupples LA, Kiel DP. Colas, but not other carbonated beverages, are associated with low bone mineral density in older women: The Framingham Osteoporosis Study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006 Oct;84(4):936-42
4. Frieden J. ENDO: Diet Soft Drinks Deplete Urinary Calcium. Medpage Today. http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ENDO/20831
5. NS Larson, et al "Effect of Diet Cola on urine calcium excretion" ENDO 2010; Abstract P2-198.
6. Vondracek SF, Hansen LB, McDermott MT. Osteoporosis risk in premenopausal women. Pharmacotherapy. 2009 Mar;29(3):305-17.
Massey LK, Whiting SJ. Caffeine, urinary cal- cium, calcium metabolism and bone. J. Nutr. 19923 Sep;123 (9): 1611-14
7. Tucker KL, Morita K, Qiao N, et al. Colas, but not other carbonated beverages, are associated with low bone mineral density in older women: The Framingham Osteoporosis Study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006 Oct;84(4):936-42.
8. Kemi VE, Kärkkäinen MU, Karp HJ, et al. Increased calcium intake does not completely counteract the effects of increased phosphorus intake on bone: an acute dose-response study in healthy females. Br J Nutr. 2008 Apr;99(4):832-9.
9. Kemi VE, Kärkkäinen MU, Lamberg-Allardt CJ. High phosphorus intakes acutely and negatively affect Ca and bone metabolism in a dose-dependent manner in healthy young females. Br J Nutr. 2006 Sep;96(3):545-52.
10. Swithers SE, Martin AA, Davidson TL. High-intensity sweeteners and energy balance. Physiol Behav. 2010 Apr 26;100(1):55-62.
Ma J, Bellon M, Wishart JM, et al. Effect of the artificial sweetener, sucralose, on gastric emptying and incretin hormone release in healthy subjects. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2009 Apr;296(4):G735-9.
Liang Y, Steinbach G, Maier V, Pfeiffer EF. The effect of artificial sweetener on insulin secretion. 1. The effect of acesulfame K on insulin secretion in the rat (studies in vivo). Horm Metab Res. 1987 Jun;19(6):233-8.
11. Gardener H, Rundek T, Markert M, et al. Diet Soft Drink Consumption is Associated with an Increased Risk of Vascular Events in the Northern Manhattan Study. J Gen Intern Med. 2012 Jan 27. [Epub ahead of print]
America's love affair with junk food is never ending .
Would carbonated drinks such as Perrier and Pellegrino do the same damage as diet sodas?
What about home-made carbonated water, such as the Soda Stream? I like to drink fizzy water with a little pomegranate juice just to color it, but I wonder if there are any issues for bones with that. Thanks!
The women where I work drink this stuff like an alcoholic sailor on leave - every single day. They have their own little refrigerator in their wing of the building for nothing but sodas - mostly diet colas. The sad thing is - they have all heard this information, and they just don't care. It's that incomphrensible logic of your average teenager who plays with fireworks - 'it won't happen to me'. Next thing he knows he's in an emergency room with three missing fingers. Our bodies are so wonderfully forgiving in the short term, then you're 60, fall and break a hip, and wish you hadn't had all those sodas. It's so frustrating to watch these beautiful, otherwise smart women turn their bones to chalk. I have about three sips off a soda about twice a month, and throw the rest away. It's the smallest of treats. These women drink gallons. It seems to really be the downfall of the office worker - diet sodas are a cornerstone of that culture.
It's also because soda (in addition to coffee, animal products, and salt) makes your blood acidic. Your body leaches calcium from your bones in an effort to alkalize your blood and restore blood pH. People who consume these food in excess are mineral deficient and their blood acidity increases their risk of developing cancer. The answer is to minimize your intake of acidic foods; increase your intake of alkaline foods (like dark green veggies, lemons, limes) and take an absorbable mineral supplement.
What about zevia, a soda made with natural stevia.
I love your eating plan on Eat to Live. Eventhough I might cheat a little, eating 16oz of raw and cooked vegetables and staying away from processed foods like wheat helps me. I agree on not drinking diet sodas and avoiding artifical sweeteners too for most of the time I noticed they increased my appetite.
I used to drink diet soda in the amounts you are describing. I also have hyperparathyroidism and hypercalcemia (one of these is termed "secondary" -- can't recall which. I also have RA and have been taking low dose prednisone on and off for the last year. Now I am getting repeated stress fractures in my left foot -- three in the last two years. I have changed my diet some--no processed food, no red meat, increased fruit, veggies and nuts/seeds/beans to the tune of about 8-10 servings a day. Is the bone loss you are describing to be secondary to excessive diet coke use reversible? Until now, I have thought that the low does prednisone may be causing the loss of bone integrity. I am scheduled for a bone density test but no actual data yet...just a foot that appears to be on the verge of fracturing again. I stave it off by wearing a surgical boot and taking 2000 mg of Vit D daily.
Excellent article! I wish this message would get out to everyone. I have tried to tell my grown kids about drinking soda, particularly diet soda, but they aren't listening! The stuff is just too addictive, and in the case of diet soda, they think it is a "free" beverage. (i.e. no calories)
I wondered also about sparkling mineral waters. Any research on those?
Carbonated waters without additives and artificial sweeteners are not likely to be harmful. Stevia leaf, although it is likely safer than other artificial sweeteners still has the action of delivering sweet taste without calories, which can disrupt the body's appetite signals.
mgm said: "The women where I work drink this stuff like an alcoholic sailor on leave - every single day. They have their own little refrigerator in their wing of the building for nothing but sodas - mostly diet colas."
YES! As I former teacher, I have seen this kind of thing firsthand. Many of my colleagues lived and breathed on diet (mostly caffeinated) colas, with their classroom mini-fridges stocked full of them. Like your experience, although they were well aware of the consequences, many of them had resigned themselves to their "addiction" (claiming it's a relatively "safe" one to have).
Thankfully, I never developed a taste for them, diet or regular. Now, coffee did become my drug of choice back then (1-2 cups/day), but since then, I've given it up entirely.
Superb article on calcium. As an adviser to the animal-feeding industry for 35 years, I saw many similar situations with dairy animals and hogs with other nutrients. I also experienced a loss of oxygen during a 5-mile run just after drinking a carbonated beverage. I now know better.
Thank you!
This article confirms what nutritionists assert since a few decades that soft drinks may bring a series of chronic diseases. Science has shown that human body is slightly alkaline by design. If any the body becomes acidic the situation will correspond to a disease referred to in medicine as acidosis. This disorder is mainly due to our modern acidic diet. The food we eat may be divided into two groups: acidic-forming foods (cereals, sugar and animal products) that leave in our body an excess of acid, and alkaline-producing foods (vegetables and fruits) of which digestion end-products are alkaline. Soft drinks are considered as being highly acidic-producing foods. Their excessive and regular consumption may therefore cause acidosis, which is generally blamed by nutritionists to be the leading cause of most chronic diseases, including osteoporosis, obesity, heart and kidney disorders. On the other side alkaline water seems to be the best drink as it helps our body prevent and fight chronic diseases.
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Sometimes it is those simple moments where the magic comes from. Comedy doesn't have to be convoluted or overly involved, it can just be a simple conversation while driving down the highway or talking over dinner that can produce comic gold. "The Trip To Italy" improves on the original road trip formula from the first film as the comedy is easier, freer and more refined as they explore the better restaurants that Italy has to offer and we get even more and more layers to the friendship between Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon.
The boys (Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon) are hitting the road once again to embark on a new culinary road trip as they retrace the steps of the Romantic poets grand tour of Italy as the brilliant banter and the nonstop impersonations pick up exactly where they left off from their first outing as they debate the historical merit of Alanis Morissette's "Jagged Little Pill", the vocal range of Batman and his enemies as well as the very nature of the sequel.
It is so rare for the sequel to anything to surpass the original, but lo and behold there it is as "The Trip To Italy" doesn't miss a beat from the original film giving us some epic banter and back and forth to enjoy.
I'm the first to admit that this isn't one of those movies that is about anything but if you can embrace the magic of the journey, then that is when the good stuff comes out. Written and Directed once again by Michael Winterbottom we dispense with any unnecessary setup and condense it all down into a single phone call. He shoots the hell out of the film as we get lost in the romanticism of the countryside as these men re-embrace their friendship and just riff back and forth like old friends do. We aren't in a narrative that is being driven to a goal and really the only mission is to have fun.
Basically it plays out as one of the funnier home videos or travel logs that has ever been made thanks to the magnetic charisma of the two stars. While Winterbottom is listed as writer you have to believe that both Coogan and Brydon got free reign to do whatever they pleased. Improvisational banter on display here is just first rate, no doubt Winterbottom gave them a topic but just let them both soar. In the first film (or original mini-series as it were) there were moments that felt unnatural and even a little forced, but being outside of their home country allowed these two guys to soar as they waxed poetic on a hilarious number of topics, keeping the banter natural and organic never feeling like that they were doing a bit, it was just two buddies on vacation.
"The Trip To Italy" is simply comedy gold, because we never for one minute feel like that they are trying to make us laugh. We are just a fly on the wall, getting the pure visceral experience of two friends just having a blast while in each other's company.
4 out of 5 stars.
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Nationally known disabled activist Sabrina Cohen is among the 50 extraordinary women who will be featured in Henry Perez's upcoming photography exhibit "La Femme…en Noir et Blanc."
"My show would not be a show without Sabrina. She is the most important woman that I know in my life," said Perez, adding, "She is very special in my heart and so I knew she had to be part of the show." Cohen, along with many of the other women featured in the show, will be on hand this coming Friday at the kickoff reception at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
Cohen, 34, has been confined to a wheelchair since she suffered a spinal cord injury in a car accident 20 years ago. But, said Perez, "When I think about Sabrina, I don't think about disability; I think about ability. Sabrina is able to do so many things, so I am delighted that I had the opportunity to demonstrate this by including her."
Perez asked that his subjects guide him in their choice of activities. Cohen was photographed on Lincoln Road, the city's famous pedestrian mall, and also at the park at the New World Center, the home of the New World Symphony, where Cohen is a frequent patron. But she also participated in a group photo shoot at a local beach, which was the most symbolic to her.
Ever since she was paralyzed at the age of 14, Sabrina has been barred from the sand because the City of Miami Beach does not have any beaches that allow for full wheelchair access. However, her foundation, the Sabrina Cohen Foundation is working with the City of Miami Beach to open the first fully accessible beach in the State of Florida. It will be located just a few blocks from where Perez's final shoot took place. The shoot involved 20 of the women, who were photographed in white, enjoying the sand and dipping their feet into the ocean.
"Although it was frustrating to have to stop my wheelchair at the edge of the sand and watch as everyone headed on to sand, I am happy because I know that the day is finally coming when I'll be able to join in," said Cohen.
Cohen recently won a prestigious Miami Foundation grant, which will pay for enhancements to the new accessible beach. In addition, the Sabrina Cohen Foundation is launching an initiative to create an adaptive fitness center and playground, also in keeping with its mission to improve life for the disabled.
Over the past week, Perez's upcoming photography show has received national attention and promises to be one of Miami Beach's most anticipated summer events. The show features 128 images featuring the women. Perez shot the digital images in black-and-white. He did no retouching to demonstrate his point that women are naturally beautiful.
All of the images will be projected onto a large screen during the reception with several 16x24 printed images on display. The images, as well as a coffee table book containing them, will be available for purchase. The opening night reception will be the only opportunity to see the entire collection. The printed photographs will remain on display at the botanical garden until the end of the exhibit, which is Friday, August 8.
This is Perez's fourth show and his most ambitious. He currently serves as the staff photographer for MiamiArtzine.com and the local area staff photographer for EDGEMiami.com, and he formerly served staff photographer for WIRE magazine for several years. His photographs have appeared in the Miami Herald, Social Miami, Examiner.com, Mark's List, Luxury Guide, Miami Beach News, Extra Extra, Art Blog Miami, El Diario Argentino and several other publications.
The opening reception on Friday, July 25 is from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and will also feature music, refreshments, a raffle and a silent auction. Proceeds from the silent auction will be donated to the Sabrina Cohen Foundation. Guests are requested to wear black and/or white attire. The event is free and open to the public.
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When you hold your festival an hour away from a town nicknamed Music City, USA, it's no surprise that you'll recruit a portion of your lineup locally. Bonnaroo has always pulled a fair share of Nashville talent and Bonnaroo 2014 is no different. From headliners to Tent stage artists and everything in between, the lineup is stacked with part or full-time Nashvillians. Here are just a few:
While not a native Nashvillian, Music City has embraced Jack White wholeheartedly. His Third Man Records is a major downtown draw and White's work with local favorites like Loretta Lynn and Wanda Jackson have endeared him to the natives. So it's a proud day to see White, who has performed on the Bonnaroo undercard with three different bands, finally get to shine as one of the headline acts.
When another Nashville transplant, Ben Folds, was announced as co-performer at the 2014 BLAM! show, many assumed that we'd see Ben Folds or the Ben Folds Five on the initial lineup. When it didn't happen, fans were disappointed. But it turns out Folds will be at Bonnaroo after all. He was announced recently as part of the Friday Night Superjam headed up by Derek Trucks and featuring Taj Mahal, Andrew Bird, and Chaka Khan among others.
Bluegrass Situation Superjam
There are plenty of part and full time Nashvillians performing at the Bluegrass Situation stage and in the day capping Superjam on Sunday. Robert Ellis, Cary Ann Hearts of Shovels & Rope, Dierks Bentley, and Bryan Sutton are among the folks with serious Nashville connections who will be performing at the Bluegrass Situation Superjam. Surprises have been promised so expect to see even more Nashville talent take the stage.
Sam Bush
A fixture anywhere there's a jam, legendary mandolin player and Nashvillian Sam Bush isn't listed on the Bonnaroo lineup, but if you want to see him, you can do so at Yonder Mountain String Band's set on Sunday afternoon. Following the departure of mandolin player Jeff Austin, YMSB has been using guest stars to fill in until they audition a new member. Not surprisingly, Sam Bush was recently named as the guest for their Bonnaroo performance. Bush was a key member of the 2013 Bluegrass Superjam and, while not currently announced, would not be a surprise as a pop in there either.
The Wood Brothers
Chris Wood of The Wood Brothers is certainly no stranger to Bonnaroo, having performed there in the past as a part of the trio Medeski, Martin, and Wood. While originating out of Boulder, Colorado, The Wood Brothers officially put down roots in Music City in 2012, recording and releasing their 2013 album "The Muse" with local favorite Buddy Miller
The Wild Feathers
Locals have been watching Wild Feathers rise through the ranks of Nashville's best and brightest club bands until their self-titled full-length debut album appeared in 2013. Suddenly it seems like every festival and outdoor concert series in the nation has The Wild Feathers on its lineup, leading some to speculate if the boys have discovered cloning technology. The Wild Feathers are on many tongues as a likely candidate for the Bonnaroo 2014 Thursday night breakout artist.
Club Stage Artists Galore
The two Bonnaroo Club Stages are the place where smaller bands prove their mettle in the biggest performance of their lives and there's a lot of Nashville on those stages. Road to Bonnaroo winners El El, Kansas Bible Company, and Blank Range, who beat out Nashville's best in a series of battles of the bands at Nashville's Mercy Lounge, will join former Road to Bonnaroo winners Fly Golden Eagle, who so impressed in their last show they were given a repeat performance. The biggest Nashville act on the Bonnaroo Club Stages is Diarrhea Planet, who have quickly become the fastest rising act out of Nashville since Moon Taxi.
Bonnaroo 2014 will be held June 12-15 at Great Stage Park in Manchester, Tn. In addition to the Nashville based artists listed above, you can see marquee acts from around the globe including Sir Elton John, Kanye West, Arctic Monkeys, The Avett Brothers, and Drive-By Truckers.


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As you can see, number 20, being the immensely stupid little green got that he unfortunately is, has decided to play every single opposition player onside for their freekick. How generous of him! But seriously, this could be a pretty annoying bug, or if it is a tactic somehow (I accpet something may have changed in fm11), could someone please tell me where I can flick the "play them all onside" switch to off.


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Who's An Abolitionist Today?
Update: Phyllis Chesler doesn't like some comparisons used in the piece. Good point.
The correctness of the statement is damning.
It is 150 years to the day since John Brown was hanged, and more Africans are being enslaved today than at the height of the infamous Atlantic slave trade.
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Motor Tend technical director Frank Markus owns a 1967 Maserati Ghibli, bought back in the early 2000s when "they could be had for Camry money" – now Hagerty values them anywhere from $63,000 to $107,000. The grand tourer designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro outsold the more powerful and less expensive Ferrari 365 Daytona, and the more powerful and more expensive Lamborghini Miura.
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Pook still a Maidenhead United FC player
Michael Pook has yet to hear if his trial with an unnamed League 1 club has been successful.
The creative Magpies midfielder had the trial at the beginning of last week but played for United in the defeat at Havant & Waterlooville on Saturday.
Boss Johnson Hippolyte said:"As we speak now, we haven't heard anything back.
"Clubs always have three or four targets and it depends where Michael is in the scheme of things.
"It might not be dead yet, we might hear something next week.
"Until January is over you just don't know but he'll continue to play for us until anything happens."


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Ok everybody! The Seagull 25th Anniversary Mahogany Spruce has arrived...
Ron brought it into the lab for me to see...
Here's a closer view of the front...
Beautiful back...
Ron won't forget which case his guitar is in either...wait - he's only got the 1...
I sat and played it for about 10 minutes - I was at work after all...;-) Strings haven't been changed yet, but BEAUTIFUL tone. Really looks like it just came off the rack at a guitar store. Great action - I might have detected a very, very slight twist to the neck, but that's what the adjustable truss rod is for. Can't tell while playing, so it must be minor indeed...
This guitar is a blend of today's Maritime and Artist series, IMHO. No mother-of-pearl seagulls or pin inserts, but the headstock and tuning machines remind me more of today's Artist series. I would consider this to be a most successful, sight-unseen (well, at least in-person-unseen) purchase.
BTW, this is Ron's first guitar! Can you imagine starting off on this? JEALOUSY!!! I'd be Tommy Emmanuel now! Well, maybe not, but I'd be better... ;-)
So, what do you guys think?
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Beautiful! This transaction occured by way of "Seagull Spoken Here" members interacting didn't it? Another fabulous benefit of Gulls flocking together for the greater good!
You should be ashamed to show that to me...Its not fair ;(
I think I'll have you both cited for cruel and inhuman treatment of a fellow gull.
We have a saying on another forum which is meant as a compliment, so I will be the first to use it here
"You suck"
(It means in a sarcastic way that you are one lucky fellow and we congratulate you on your fortunate acquisition)
There...you suck - twice
Yes indeed my (one of many) loves of my life left me and flew to Florida, had I known I would have clipped her wings!
Yes, Ron has inherited an awesome instrument!! I still have my flamed maple 25th Seagull CW!
I have fallen into a negotiation session all day (for $600+ less than current value) with a Artist Series Portrait CW QII w/hard case owner in financial straits that needs the cash more than his fantastc instrument...so as of 1 p.m. E.S.T. 9/22/11, I may be the new owner, we shall see!!
I just bought this model. I got it used. It is in excellent condition. My problem is I don't have the case that came with it. Any chance of finding one?
I absolutely love this guitar. I have owned a Yamaha FG-402 and Fender. This guitar blows them all away. I looked for over 3 months. Played over 100 different guitars, from Alvarez to Wechter. For the money this was the best sounding guitar.
I really would like to get it all back together, like the day it came off bench. I am working of getting the certificate as well.
congratulations on getting a wonderful guitar. You may be happy with a tric case and they do protect well from bumps and bangs and temp changes. For me though, the Hiscox case is far better. My 25th had a tric case but it had been sold separate from the guitar so the shop gave me a Gator. There is no comparison in fit between the two. I bought a Hiscox for my prized 25th model and never looked back. Its is a superior case to be sure. There are some pics on my personal page.
Some of my concerns;
Do I put a strap nut on it? It so pretty I'd hate to change it's looks at all.
I put LR Baggs Passive I-BEAM pick up it. But you can't tell by looking at it.
I am still hoping to a case that came a 25th. I really want it to look original.
So if anyone can help me find the case I sure would love it.
DJ ... two suggestions on finding the case ...
Go to her to General Discussion Forum for Acoustic Guitar Magazine (thousands and thousands of members) and place a post about what you're looking for. We only have 156 members here, and even though it's a big concentration of Seagull folks, it's hardly indicative of how many are actually out there.
Then do the same thing here at Acoustic Guitar Forum which is another extremely large community of acoustic guitar enthusiasts that is not affiliated with this Acoustic Guitar Magazine online community.
Finally try Craigslist ... if all else fails.
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July 30, 2012
Editor's Note: The following first appeared in the University of Iowa's Hawk Talk Daily, an e-newsletter that offers a daily look at the Iowa Hawkeyes, delivered free each morning to thousands of fans of the Hawkeyes worldwide.
CHICAGO -- The first day new University of Iowa football student-athletes set foot on campus, their photograph is taken by strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle. When they check out of the Hayden Fry Football Complex four or five years later, they get a peek at their old self.
In all cases, the rookie Hawkeye looks much different from the graduating one. In fact, many of the players cringe or laugh at how their former self looked -- both physically and maturity-wise.
Hawkeye center James Ferentz can attest.
The son of head coach Kirk Ferentz, James came to the UI after an exceptional career at in-town Iowa City High School. Twice he was named first-team all-state in football, and he finished runner-up at the state wrestling championships as a senior. James said he enjoys playing for his father, and he is putting the finishing touches on his career by making amends for what could be described as growing pains by a much younger James.
"I know I drove him nuts for a while," James said Friday at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago. "I'm thankful for the opportunity to play at the University of Iowa, and I'm going to enjoy it as much as possible. I was screwing up on the football field and then I was obviously able to screw up off the football field. I wasn't doing a lot of good things for him, but I'm trying to pay him back now."
Talk about an everlasting Father's Day gift.
A 19-year-old James Ferentz is a skeleton of the 23-year-old James Ferentz. The younger version of James was penalized with suspension from spring ball and community service in 2009 following two college boys will be college boys transgressions; the current version of James is listed on the Rimington Trophy preseason Watch List for a second straight season, and more importantly, he is a repeat selection to the team's Leadership Group.
"That's the process of growing up," said James, an honorable mention All-Big Ten performer as a junior. "You spend a lot of time when you're younger and you're not aware of how selfish you're being with some of the things you do. As you get older, you're able to put more on your plate in a leadership role and try to set an example for the other guys. Around the (football) complex, we talk about being guardians of the legacy: either you're building the tradition, or you're breaking it down."
It's construction time for James these days.
"That's the process of growing up. You spend a lot of time when you're younger and you're not aware of how selfish you're being with some of the things you do. As you get older, you're able to put more on your plate in a leadership role and try to set an example for the other guys. Around the (football) complex, we talk about being guardians of the legacy: either you're building the tradition, or you're breaking it down."
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"We lost some great players, but those guys did the program a huge favor by mentoring these younger guys," Ferentz said. "They left their mark not only on the field, but off the field as well with the role they had in the development of the younger players."
Younger players like Brandon Scherff, Andrew Donnal, Austin Blythe and Jordan Walsh -- all names on the preseason depth chart -- and all underclassmen.
"The two names that jump out are Austin Blythe and Jordan Walsh," Ferentz said. "You're looking at two great guys, two great human beings. Their character is outstanding, and when you put them on the football field -- especially in Hawkeye uniforms...the future looks great."
One way Ferentz guards the Iowa legacy is by mentoring; the same way he was advised in 2008 by then-Hawkeye Rob Bruggeman, now with the Kansas City Chiefs.
"I'll never forget my first year. Rob Bruggeman took me under his wing and showed me how to prepare for a game, how to carry yourself day-to-day if you want to be successful," Ferentz said. "He was a great role model and he is someone I try to be like now that I'm in a position where he was when I came into the program."
Like the rest of the contingent at Big Ten Football Media Days, Ferentz is dashing into a tunnel-vision approach of football 24-7. Fall camp opens Friday -- a time where players become oblivious to external chatter and distractions, and focus on doing things the Hawkeye way.
The Hawkeye way is to build on the tradition, not to break it down; it is taking a raw youngster and giving him the tools to be a talented, successful man down the road.
"It's one of those things you never realize until it's all said and done," Ferentz said.
He was referring to physical growth that will be noticeable by looking at his "before photo" taken as an incoming freshman.
But the Iowa football program builds more than the physicality of its players. The Iowa football program makes the selfish selfless, the immature mature, and the followers leaders.
You don't need to ask James Ferentz for proof. Watching him is evidence enough.


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When I was in college, I spent most of the time in a fog of insecurity. My time at the small Catholic college I attended for a year was not entirely bereft of wonder. I look back, on one hand, with a sense of appreciation for the awe and reverence that the environment inspired.
Unfortunately, the beauty of the Church and the Presence therein was lost on me in a conscious way. I can't believe I did not spend more time seeking the catholicity, so to speak, of the campus. I know that it was a motivating factor in my choice to attend, but only in an unconscious way. I had no interest in attending a large, competitive college but intentionally sought a small school that wooed me with its quietude and beauty.
I wish I had gone to Mass and adoration. The closest I got to the Church was to study one on one with one of the brothers there. We studied Latin and Greek to attempt to get me caught up to the rest of the class when I switched majors to study the Great Books.
I also studied Latin with the most delightful professor in a classroom setting who wore Birkenstocks and recited T.S. Eliot poetry from memory, such as from "Ash Wednesday."
Beyond that, the enchantment of the times rests in certain memories such as the Hale-Bopp comet perched in the sky; the "Bold as Love" album by Jimi Hendrix; the young man I befriended who claimed to channel aliens and who looked like an alien; the delicious food in the Bay Area (especially Mediterranean) and the freedom of traveling on the BART and buses; poetry readings, hair wraps, writing from my well of need. (I don't know that the poetry will ever be the same now that the Lord has saved my soul, but life is much, much better that way.)
There I was, seeking beauty and wisdom, yet experiencing no peace. The selfish, self-indulgent lifestyle in which I engaged held very little meaning, even though I sought meaning, or made it up.
Pleasure was not my end pursuit, even though I sinned constantly in my body. Rather, I longed to be taken over by something larger than myself. I had no direction or morals that really mattered to me, and I loved studying in college but did not know what I wanted to do or be.
Writing a poem and being taken over by it was one of the most exultant moments of my life, and my sorrow and need made for some great poetry.
I stole a poster off the BART train that had some stanzas from a Robert Hass poem. In my mind, the poster with its corner sticking out of the case had been placed there just for me.
Also, I can remember vividly the hike in which I trampled through the woods near the school and stumbled upon a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Holy! Holy! Holy! I wanted to fall on my face, not out of worship but in awe of her beauty. I visited frequently, I did things like leave candles. I had no idea what I was doing. I just knew that she was beautiful.
People want to give themselves to something, to Someone, bigger than themselves. We are created to seek God and His beauty and truth. But sometimes, we truly don't know how to do this. I know I didn't. My whole life was oriented toward myself.
I sincerely believe that, if I had been invited inside the Church and shown how to kneel, prostrate myself, pray, worship, and understand, in my feeble and self-centered way, the mysteries of the Church, I would have found the nourishment my soul was seeking.
Instead, a priest brought me downstairs to a secret room and initiated me into Reiki. I entered the Church exactly once for a talent show, and I have no idea if Mass was happening. Of course it was, but when? Who knows.
I am home now. I am Catholic. I belong to Jesus. I love His Church more than anything. I do not hold bitterness for the shortcomings of the priests there at the school or the failings of the people around me to evangelize.
But never underestimate the desire and need that those around you have for the nourishment that only Christ and His Church can give. Sometimes I think, "There's no way the people around me have not heard of Jesus." Yet, just the other day, I realized my own brother has no idea about who He is. His wife does not know. They need Him.
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Bernard Eric Green
Position: TE
Height: 6-5 Weight: 280 lbs.
Born: June 22, 1967 in Savannah, GA
High School: Alfred E. Beach
College: Liberty
Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1st round (21st overall) of the 1990 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 32 (3081st overall since 1950)
2-time Pro Bowler (fine print)
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Lebron B. Shields
Position: DE-T
Height: 6-4 Weight: 250 lbs.
Born: July 23, 1937 in Walker County, GA
High School: LaFayette
College: Tennessee (school history)
Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 22nd round (256th overall) of the 1959 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 6 (8785th overall since 1950)
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John Washington Thompson Jr.
Position: TE
Height: 6-3 Weight: 228 lbs.
Born: January 18, 1957 in Jackson, MS
High School: Skyline
College: Weber St., Utah St. (school history) (Thompson college stats)
Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 9th round (235th overall) of the 1979 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 0 (15060th overall since 1950)
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"The Cursed Ship, Collector's Edition" is an iOS game developed and published by G5 Entertainment. This title is a point-and-click puzzle adventure game. This involves the player tapping on objects on the screen and hopefully finding something to interact with. Items that are obtained are used in other locations/areas to progress the story, and every item that the player can collect serves a purpose. The main challenges of the game come from the player figuring out what to do in each new area and what to do with each item they acquire.
Story: The story of "The Cursed Ship, Collector's Edition" begins with a news reel revealing that a luxury cruise ship has made its maiden voyage. Unfortunately, the ship goes missing soon after. This is where the player comes in. They are tasked by a company called the Trident Corporation with finding the ship and salvaging anything they can from it.
After finding the ship, the player learns quickly that something is horribly wrong with the ship. There is a lot of blood scattered around the area, and the ship's electrical systems aren't functioning properly. There is also a mysterious mirror, which shows the image of a young woman. After fixing the mirror, the player learns that the ship's mirrors can transport them to an alternate reality, before the incident that occurred on the ship.
What follows is a series of events that slowly reveal what occurred on the ship. Since learning the mystery of the ship is the primary drive behind this title, no more story details will be detailed here. It should be mentioned that the story is, despite the limited amount of dialogue/text, very well written, and has its fair share of twists. Players are also advised to read any pieces of paper or books that they find along the way, as they contain many details about the game's story.
Gameplay: As stated previously, "The Cursed Ship, Collector's Edition" is a point-and-click style puzzle game. This means that a vast majority of the gameplay involves the player tapping the screen to interact with the environment. Tapping on certain objects will cause the player to pick them up, adding the item to their inventory. The player must then find a use for this item, which is usually in a nearby area (although sometimes the player must carry an item for a long time before using it). There are a large number of items that the player will find and use. Some of these items can be hard to see on the screen, so the player must look carefully. Also, some items will be used in unconventional ways, so the player will have to experiment with certain items to find a use for them.
The other major portion of the gameplay involves solving puzzles. A large portion of the puzzles are hidden object searches. These involve the player looking at a screen, and locating a list of items in the shown area. Items marked in white can be seen from the start of the puzzle, but red items are more difficult to find. To find red items, the player must interact with an additional object on the screen to make them visible, such as opening a drawer or breaking a container. These red items can be difficult to figure out on some puzzles, which can be frustrating. Luckily, the game's hint system will help the player if they get stuck.
The other puzzles in the game vary greatly from puzzle to puzzle. Some of them are simple, and others are more difficult. A fair number of the puzzles involve the player swapping or sliding panels around on the screen. Some of them involve the player placing items such as cogs in the proper position/order. There are other types of puzzles, but to avoid a needlessly long list, no more will be listed here.
The game has two difficulty modes, normal and expert. Normal mode gives the player a shorter recharge time for hints (which will point the player to where they need to go if they choose to use it), and gives the player small clues when they sit idle on a screen for a short period of time. These clues come in the form of a small shining effect appearing over objects that the player must tap. Expert mode causes the player to have a longer recharge time for hints, and the aforementioned clues will no longer appear. Expert mode also penalizes the player if they tap on the wrong spot during the hidden object puzzles.
Presentation: For the purposes of this review, graphics and sound will be combined into one section. This game's background graphics are well drawn and certainly help to establish the mood of the game. Most environments are very bleak, with broken objects, bodies, blood, and other such things. The parts of the backgrounds that are moving also flow well, and don't appear to skip frames when moving. Some of the cutscenes, however, do have some choppy animation to them. However, this could be because this author was using an iPad 2 to play the game. A newer device might have allowed the game to run smoother.
The in-game interface does not have much going on with it. This is, however, a good thing for this type of title. The limited interface (which basically just shows the player's inventory, a menu button, and a button to access the player's journal) allows the player to view more of the screen and find objects they can interact with easier. The journal is also a nice touch, as it keeps track of the player's progress and contains images which show the major events that have occurred and the major items that the player has found. If the player stops playing the game for a while, the journal is a useful way to help the player remember where they left off.
The game's background music really helps to set the mood. Most of the music is very gloomy, keeping the player uneasy throughout the adventure. This unease helps to amplify the feeling of loneliness and the feeling of mystery that surrounds the cruise ship. Other background music includes generic ocean sounds (like waves) and some faster paced pieces during the more intense scenes.
The game's sound effects are somewhat limited, but they are varied. Each sound effect fits what is going on, as if the player was using the item in the real world. Other sounds, such as creaking doors or objects breaking, also sound like their real-life counterparts. The only sounds that are repeated a lot are the short sound effect that occurs when the player finds a hidden object in the puzzles and, depending on how many times the player moves between scenes while exploring, the sound of the player's footsteps.
The game's voice acting is relatively hit or miss. Some of the voices are done very well, with the actors giving a good amount of emotion to their characters. Others seem to be fairly forced, almost as though they are reading straight from the script and putting very little emotion behind the words. Although, considering that some of the characters who speak are relatively insane (especially the aforementioned "forced" ones) this may have been done on purpose.
Value: For a point-and-click puzzle adventure, "The Cursed Ship, Collector's Edition" is a relatively lengthy story. Players should expect to spend between 4-7 hours on their first playthrough of the game, depending on how accustomed they are to adventure games like this. The game has a $4.99 price tag for the entire title (although the player can play a demo of the game for free), and whether this title is worth that price is largely up to the player. Some players will find this title too short for that price and others will find it to be fine. However, thanks to the well written story and mentally stimulating gameplay, this reviewer believes it is worth that price. There are also a number of achievements for the player to obtain, although the player will get most of them on their first playthrough. The only ones the player might miss are the ones related to solving puzzles quickly and without using hints.
Final Score: "The Cursed Ship, Collector's Edition" is a well-developed point-and-click adventure. The puzzles are varied and the visuals are well drawn and animated. The story is very well written and keeps the player engrossed until the end. The game does have some issues with slow down at times, and the game's music/voices could have used some more work/variety (though this might have been a limitation due to the game releasing on iOS platforms). The game could have also been a bit longer, but the player's mileage will vary depending on their familiarity with puzzle games.
"The Cursed Ship, Collector's Edition" receives an 8.2 from this reviewer.
To learn more about "The Cursed Ship, Collector's Edition," visit its page on the G5 Entertainment website:
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Thermaltake hasn't decided to sit down and take a breather yet; today they released yet another product and this time it is a pretty special looking CPU cooler that looks rather interesting and unique.
The SpinQ cooler was said to be in development for one year and uses a special spiral type design to dissipate hot air from the CPU over a full 360 degrees. This one won't work on upcoming Core i7 Socket 1366 processors, at least it doesn't come with a bracket for the new socket, but it will work on just above all current processors.
To welcome the new cooler to the world, Thermaltake uploaded a video introducing it and you can watch it below.
You can find more information including plenty of pictures of the new cooler over at the dedicated website which Thermaltake made, right here.


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Pregnant and not married
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This is baby #2. And I'm with neither of the father of my children. Satan uses this against me when I'm at my lowest point.
I just finished the book "The boy who came back from heaven". And it rly spoke to me. About God. About angels. About the struggles of one's faith. About the power of prayer. These are universal to everyone. Whether you have a strong or weak or stagnant relationship with God Satan will attack at any and all weaknesses. And the answer,my friend, is prayer. And taking comfort by staying in his word. I am guilty of not doing the latter. I should read the bible instead of mainstream novels at night when i breastfeed. You arent the only one going thru this. I shall Pray for you. For health, energy, and that you will have a shield around you so that you feel no judgement. And that you can take comfort in knowing God has had a plan for you since the beginning of time. Read psalm 139. My mom just read it to me. And it rly spoke to me. I hope this helps. I hope you can enjoy your pregnancy while it lasts.
It just occurred to me that Maybe God is telling you its time to move on and find another church that will minister to you guys.
Grace and peace to you beloved,
I just want to encourage you that God loves you and he is with you every step of the journey. Please know that God has already forgiven you through the shed Blood of Jesus Christ. This child is a BLESSING.
Rejoice in the Lord because he is your strenght, sing to your baby, read the bible to your baby and decree the blessing of God upon your baby from the womb.
I encourage you to pray over your baby every day and cancel all the negative words spoken over you.
Again i say, God loves you and YOUR BABY IS A BLESSING in Jesus name.
Sarahbear - Don't ever stop going to church because of what other people may say or think, remember that at the end of the day our walk with God is a personal one and we must all one day stand before Him to give Him an account of our life and that we do ALONE without family, friends, church members, etc. Try to learn as much as you can about what pleases God and how He wants us to live our lives by reading the bible and spending time with Him in prayer, and little by little you will start to hear the Holy Spirit speak to your heart and tell you what pleases Him and how He wants you to live your life, according to His word.
10thkingdom - It is not the judgement of the pentecostals or any other denomination for that matter that should worry us, but the judgement of God. I think it's awful that Christians kept themselves from greeting/welcoming you because you are not married, because that is definately not what Jesus would've done as He associated with prostitutes and other sinners because he came to save what was lost, and I'm not calling you a sinner, God knows I'm working on my own stuff, but sometimes (and this may not be the case with you) the answer is not to look for another church that would better suit the place where we currently are in our spiritual walk with God, but to look for a church where they preach the word of God straight, where they teach you that Jesus is the son of God and that He died for our sins so that we can be saved through His Grace and that while God is love he is also all consuming fire, and that it is important for us to live "holy" lives so that we can one day see Jesus and spend eternity in heaven with Him - Hebrews 12:14 "Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy;without holiness no one will see the Lord."
God bless.
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JWC TO LADY STANLEY ; 13 September 1852; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18520913-JWC-LST-01; CL 27: 283-284
5 Cheyne Row / Monday [13 September 1852]
My dear Lady Stanley
In my Husbands last letter from Bonn there is a touching notice of your little boy which ought I think to be sent you bodily— I hope the little boy was equally "affected" at sight of Mr C. Did they fall on each others necks, do you suppose, and weep? I am delighted that this german tour seems to be exercising such softening influences on Mr C, and shouldnt wonder now if on his return he were "affected" at the sight of me!
Nothing can exceed the destestability1 of my present life—superintending workmen of every denomination who wont get on, for weeks I havnt even had a christian bed to sleep in; but sleep "all about" sometimes on sofas in my own house sometimes, in hired beds abroad—when I am invariably bitten by what Mazzini calls "small beings" (in plain English) bugs! "My Heavens" (as Lord Ashburton says) wont I know all my life long what "a thorough repair" means! I was at Addiscombe with Lady A three days last week. She is now at the Grange and Lord A returned from Scotland. I thought her much thinner but she was well she said.
Have you heard of the eldest Miss Farrer's schoking accident! her nose broken in two places by a fall! Poor girl! she has to wear a black mask. The Drs say she "will not ultimately be disfigured," but that must be merely to keep up her spirits.
You will be in town when Lady Airlie is confined will you not? and you will give me the pleasure of seeing you?
Yours meanwhile / very truly
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March 17, 2008
Junior guard Darren Collison (Rancho Cucamonga, CA/Etiwanda HS) of the UCLA men's basketball team was selected as the UCLA/Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week (March 3-9).
Collison led the top-seeded Bruins to their second Pac-10 Tournament title in three years and was named the Tournament's Most Outstanding Player for his efforts. He averaged 20.0 points, 2.7 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game in the three games of the Tournament. He also shot 53.3 percent from the field (24-for-45) and 50.0 percent from three-point range (6-for-12). More impressively, he only committed two turnovers in 110 minutes in the three games, finishing with a four to one assist/turnover ratio. In the championship game against #11 Stanford, Collison led all scorers with 28 points and added three rebounds and three assists without a turnover, playing in all 40 minutes. He had 13 points, three steals and one rebound in the semifinal win over USC. In the quarterfinals against California, Collison scored 19 points and added five assists, three boards and two steals.
This is Collison's third UCLA/Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week honor of the season and fifth of his career.
Also nominated: Tori Anthony, W. Track & Field; Alden Carrithers, Baseball; John Caulfield, M. Track & Field; Kristina Comforte, Gymnastics; Erik Flores, M. Golf; Monica Harrison, Softball; Courtney Mathewson, W. Water Polo; Sean O'Malley, M. Volleyball; Maria Jose Uribe, W. Golf; Riza Zalameda, W. Tennis


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"I just wish everyone in this movie can transform into something interesting," Travers says of the lack of character development over the series' course. The latest chapter involves powerful "newborn" vampires who wreak havoc in the Pacific Northwest, forcing the Cullen family of vampires to team up with the werewolves to protect Bella Swan. There is one ray of hope in Eclipse: Dakota Fanning delivers a strong performance although, Travers says, "nothing in this movie is scary except the non-existent acting."
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Nerve Damage and Hericium Erinaceus — Lion's Mane Medicinal Mushroom
Peripheral nerve damage is a common complication of traumatic injuries, infections, diabetes and metabolic problems. Characterized as damage to the nerve and surrounding connective tissues, peripheral nerve injury symptoms can include numbness and tingling that starts in the limbs, pain, extreme sensitivity to touch, and muscle weakness, to name a few. In a study conducted by University of Malaya in Malaysia, researchers found that medicinal mushroom Hericium erinaceus can help in regenerating damaged peripheral nerves.
Hericium erinaceus, also known as Lion's Mane mushroom and yamabushitake mushroom, has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine due to its antioxidant properties. Studies have shown Hericium erinaceus can help regulate blood glucose levels, slow the onset of dementia and enhance metabolism. Left untreated, peripheral nerve injury can result in loss of motor, sensory and autonomic functions in the affected parts of the body. According to researchers Kah-Hui Wong et al. methods of treatment such as nerve grafts and neurotrophin drugs can cause negative side effects, so investigation into natural forms of therapy are valuable.
For the experiment, the researchers hypothesized that Hericium erinaceus would be able to stimulate neurons for regeneration in subjects with crush injury. Forty female rats were randomly divided into four groups. One group would act as the negative control and be given distilled water. The experimental groups would receive either a low or high dose of Hericium erinaceus daily. The fourth group would act as the positive control and be given mecobalamin, a popular treatment for peripheral nerve damage. The subjects were treated for 14 days before a surgical procedure to create a crush injury on the peroneal nerve. After injury, the subjects were treated with their assigned form of therapy for another 20 days.
The Effect of Hericium erinaceus on Peripheral Nerve Injury
Wong et al. assessed the functionality and recovery of the subjects' limb using a walking track analysis and peroneal function index (PFI). They found that groups given Hericium erinaceus and mecobalamin started their recovery process by day four, while the group given the placebo of water showed no recovery. Using PFI, the subjects treated with mecobalamin or Hericium erinaceus function of the limb returned 10-14 days after injury. The control group's functionality did not return until 14-17 days.
Based on these results, the researchers believe that Hericium erinaceus stimulates peripheral nerve regeneration and worked as fast as mecobalamin, an existing method of treatment for nerve damage. The researchers suggest Hericium erinaceus has potential in treating ailments such as Alzheimer's and neurological trauma stemming from strokes. Since the medicinal mushroom was shown to improve the rate of recovery for nerve regeneration, Wong et al. believe Hericium erinaceus can likely improve cognitive function and muscle response.
Please check with your doctor before taking any mushroom supplements. Do not discontinue or make changes to your medication without consulting with your physician first! The author of this story is a staff writer for National Nutraceuticals' online news portals, such as Amino Acid Information Center at http://www.aminoacidinformation.com and Vancouver Health News at http://www.VancouverHealthNews.ca. National Nutraceuticals, Inc. also operates a personal development portal at http://todayswordofwisdom.com.
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3176599/