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Good news for fans of Mark Hix's thoroughly down-to-earth, skilled cooking. The chef behind Hix Oyster & Chop House in Farringdon is about to open a new Hix in the space that was the short-lived, though highly commendable Aaya. Hix, 66-70 Brewer St., London W1, 020-7292 3518.
The relatively new branch of Marylebone's Villandry, Villandry Kitchen in Holborn, gives the business area a topnotch bistrot and café with all-day dining in a smart, rustic space. Try the likes of duck rillette with baguette and chutney, a charcuterie plate or a similar one of cheese, stone-baked pizza and salads as well as more substantial steaks or duck confit. Mon.-Fri. 8am-11pm, Sat. 8am-9.30pm, Sun. 9am-10.30pm. Villandry Kitchen, 95-97 High Holborn, London WC1, 020-7242 4580.
What was the Notting Grill of Antony Worrall Thompson is now, yes, another gastropub in Notting Hill. The Clarendon is smart with an airy downstairs dining room, an upstairs cocktail lounge and a good terrace. A sure hand in the kitchen delivers pan-fried jumbo prawns with aïoli, potted ham hock terrine, roast pork with black pudding, steaks and grilled tuna. Nothing startling, just very good fare. Mon.-Fri. noon-12.30am, Sat.-Sun. 10am-12.30am. The Clarendon, 123a Clarendon Rd., London W11, 020-7229 1500.
TV chef Jamie Oliver has just opened the first London branch of a small nationwide chain, Jamie's Italian. And it's in the corporate heartland of financial London---Canary Wharf. It's all a bit, well, casual like Jamie himself. And it's very good, serving home-style Italian cooking that's reasonably priced. Mon.-Fri. 11.30am-11pm, Sat. noon-11pm, Sun. noon-10.30pm. Jamie's Italian, Unit 17, 2 Churchill Place, London E14, 020-3002 5252.
It may be getting late in the year for alfresco dining, but if London gets an Indian summer, then The Crabtree, the latest gastropub in Hammersmith, might be packed. Just downstream from The River Café, this large, pleasant spot has great views from the extensive garden. With a good menu and friendly staff---what more could a diner want? Mon.-Fri. Lunch & Dinner, Sat. noon-10pm, Sun. noon-9.30pm. The Crabtree, 4 Rainville Rd., London W6, 020-7385 3929.
The Lower East Liquor Bar & Bistro brings a touch of Manhattan to Canary Wharf. Very near the river, the views are great in the buzzing, noisy space. There's a big circular bar and a surrounding bistro with a menu that runs from steak tartare to monkfish, steaks and American desserts like cheesecake. It's open 7 days a week, from breakfast to late. Mon.-Fri. 7am-10.30pm (Fri. to 2am); Sat., Sun. 10am-10.30pm (Sat. to 2am). Lower East Liquor Bar & Bistro, 28 Westferry Circus, London E14, 020-7536 2862.
Oyster Classes at Le Bouchon Breton
There's an 'R' in the month, so it's the oyster season again. Celebrate and learn more about the succulent mollusk at Le Bouchon Breton in Old Spitalfields Market. The sessions take place on the last Friday of the month (except December) from now to March, at 6.30pm. Each master class features ten different varieties of oysters, paired with a glass of Champagne and wine. Learn how to open them (without cutting off a finger) and learn all the subtle differences, discover how to spot a bad oyster and watch a cookery demonstration. £60 per person. Le Bouchon Breton, Old Spitalfields Market, 8 Horner Sq., 1st floor, London E1, 0800 019 1704.
The Art of Dining
Fine art and good food have always gone together, so expect the Friday and Saturday nights at the Wallace Collection to be popular. The opening of Damien Hirst's new collection, No Love Lost: New Paintings by Damien Hirst, has prompted the glorious gallery to put together a private view and dining package every Friday and Saturday evening from October 14 to January 24, 2010. Try either the 3-course £45 meal or go for the £55 feasting menu in the restaurant, surrounded by sculptures. It's an evening of vichyssoise velouté courtesy of the chef, and formaldehyde, courtesy of the artist. The Wallace Restaurant, Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1, 020-7563 9505.
Heinz Beck Comes to The LanesboroughChef Shuffle
Refurbishments are all the rage in London, many in hotels with the 2012 London Olympics in mind. The Lanesborough, A St. Regis Hotel is right up there with the latest incarnation in its gloriously stained-glassed Conservatory. Just re-opened as Apsleys - A Heinz Beck Restaurant, this is the chef's first restaurant outside Italy. Expect the likes of sea bass cannolo with celery and melon and slow braised veal cheek. The Menu del Giorno at £26 at lunch is a steal. Apsleys - a Heinz Beck Restaurant, The Lanesborough, A St. Regis Hotel, 1 Lanesborough Pl., London SW1, 020-7333 7254.
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There are four downs in football. But not all of them are created equal.
Third down towers above the rest in importance. Next to turnovers, third-down conversion rate might be the most critical statistic.
It's so important, teams devote a day and a half of weekly preparation to it. Pass-protection schemes are designed exclusively for third-down offenses. Game plans are customized with plays specifically designed for third-and-short, third-and-medium and third-and-long.
It's the most-studied, most-practiced and most important down in football, and the Saints have owned it this season. They are the best third-down team in the NFL -- by far.
The Saints' offense led the league by converting a remarkable 56.7 of their third downs this season. The figure is the highest since the league started charting third-down conversion rates in 1991, yet another NFL record for the Saints in this record-breaking season. It's almost 20 percentage points higher than the league average (38 percent) this season and well ahead of the second-best team, San Diego at 48.8 percent.
Defensively, the Saints excel on third down, as well. They have held opponents to a 32.2 percent conversion rate, fifth in the league. Only the Cardinals, Ravens, Lions and Jets have been better.
In all, the Saints have converted a staggering 51 more third downs than their opponents this season.
According to team calculations, each differential of three third downs is roughly equal to a takeaway. Accordingly, their 51 differential rate in third-down conversions equals 17 turnovers. So while the Saints' defense has not forced as many turnovers as the 2009 unit, they are having a similar impact in time of possession because of their success in stopping opponents on third down. The Saints rank second in the league in time of possession, owning the ball for an average of 31.46 minutes per game.
"That's been a big number," Saints Coach Sean Payton said. "And it's been a big reason for our success."
There are myriad reasons behind the Saints' third-down success.
On offense, quarterback Drew Brees is a master at diagnosing defenses before the snap and checking into a successful play at the line of scrimmage. That's why the Saints put the ball in his hands on third down. They've passed on 78.8 percent of their third downs and converted 54 percent of the time.
Additionally, the Saints' veteran receiving corps is adept at reading defensive pass coverages and adjusting their routes. They're just a few of the options Brees can call on in his Swiss Army knife offense. It's notable that a Saints running back (Darren Sproles), wide receiver (Marques Colston) and tight end (Jimmy Graham) each rank among the top 12 receivers in the league on third down.
The Saints' offense is so dynamic and multi-faceted that no down-and-distance scenario appears unconvertible. The Saints actually have converted third-and-longs -- 10 yards or more -- at a higher success rate (41.3 percent) than the entire league converts third downs of any distance (38 percent).
"Certainly, Drew has been extremely efficient on that down," Payton said. "The protection's been solid. (And) there's a lot of different players you can get the ball to."
Defensively, the Saints reserve a lot of their specialized packages for third down. It's when coordinator Gregg Williams gets most creative. He does his best to confuse the opposing quarterback with unconventional alignments and unique personnel. He might employ a scheme with six defensive backs or another with all upright pass rushers.
The Saints' defense is particularly stingy on third down at home, where the din of the Superdome crowd often acts as a 12th man, often preventing opposing quarterbacks from making successful audibles at the line of scrimmage.
"Third down is Gregg's favorite down," free safety Malcolm Jenkins said. "That's when you get all of our stuff, and we get exotic. We love it."
Added linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar: "On third down, disguising the coverage and making it look like one thing and doing another is huge. We've been able to confuse the quarterback."
Third down will likely play a key role in Saturday night's NFC wild-card playoff game between the Saints and Lions at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Lions' defense has held opponents to a stellar 32.6 percent conversion rate on third down. Their offense, though, has struggled, converting just 35.8 percent.
"Staying on the field (on offense) and getting off the field (on defense), it's a critical snap," Payton said. "We're playing with a lot of confidence on that down."
The Saints should be confident. They own third down. They're the best in the business at it.
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The Hostel sleeps 19 to 22 and all bedrooms have wash basins. There are plenty of washing facilities too. There is a separate well-equipped kitchen and parking. Groups are welcome and the whole hostel can be hired for holidays, training courses and events. The adjoining hall is available to rent with seating for up to 60 for conferences, meetings or parties.
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Softball Shuts Out La Salle, 3-0
March 31, 2002
Amherst, Mass. - Senior Scooter Wheeler's (Kingsburg, Calif.) RBI single and two-run home run lifted the Minutewomen to a 3-0 victory over La Salle University this afternoon to sweep the three-game weekend series.
The Minutewomen utilized a two-out single by Wheeler in the third inning to score junior Emily Robustelli (Stamford, Conn.) and give UMass the one run edge.
UMass added to its lead in the fifth frame as Wheeler belted a home run over the right field fence, scoring senior Teri Rooney (Visalia, Calif.). It marked the fourth homer for Wheeler this season and the 21st of her career.
UMass tallied 11 hits on the day, including two from Robustelli, Rooney, Wheeler and junior Anna Perey (Chino Valley, Ariz.), but stranded 11 runners on base.
Junior ace Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, British Columbia) recorded the UMass win, her second victory of the weekend, as she allowed just three hits, while striking out seven Explorers. The shutout was Holtz' third in a row and her fourth of the season.
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Stuebinger, S; Biermeier, K; Bächi, B; Ferguson, S J; Sader, R; von Rechenberg, B (2010). Comparison of Er:YAG laser, piezoelectric, and drill osteotomy for dental implant site preparation: a biomechanical and histological analysis in sheep. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 42(7):652-661.
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to examine the influence of implant bed preparation, using either Er:YAG laser ablation, piezoelectric surgery or drill osteotomy, on osseointegration of titanium dental implants after 4, 6, and 8 weeks.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 108 implants (Camlog) were placed in the pelvis of 6 sheep (18 implants/sheep). Implant sites were prepared by an Er:YAG laser, a dental drill or a piezoelectric device. For each time period, six implants were used for biomechanical removal torque testing and six implants for a semi-quantitative histological assessment of the bone-to-implant contact (BIC).
RESULTS: An initially missing implant adjusted site preparation led to slightly higher BIC and torque values in the piezoelectric and laser groups due to a press-fit effect after 4 weeks. Statistical analysis of the average mean BIC after 4, 6, and 8 weeks revealed no significant differences (P > 0.05) between the different osteotomy techniques. Comparison of individual removal torque values showed the highest value for laser osteotomy after 8 weeks (1,698.50 +/- 67.52 Nmm), which was significantly higher than the corresponding value for drill osteotomy (P = 0.006).
CONCLUSION: Although BIC and removal torque values decreased in the laser and piezoelectric groups at 6 weeks during an active remodeling process, favorable and superior BIC as well as torque values could be demonstrated at 8 weeks. Thus laser and piezoelectric osteotomy seem to be at least comparable to drill osteotomy, concerning early osseointegration and implant stability.
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I am so proud of this man.
The world premiere of the movie in Amsterdam was your classic red carpet affair.
Except for the girls with beer kegs strapped to their backs.
And the old man faces on fans.
Wearing: Alice + Olivia dress, purchased on Gilt awhile ago. Similar-ish here // Michael Kors brown leather jacket. Similar-ish here // Gray suede ASH ankle booties // Gold YSL clutch
The London premiere looked a little modest when we first pulled up. Then we drove around to the back. Fans and friends and old men in shopping carts being pushed by hot girls as far as the eye could see.
There were all kinds of games in lobby, including a grandpa photo bomb booth and...other stuff.
My suit was outside of my normal style comfort zone and I couldn't have had more fun in it. (Thank you, Bethany Winters, for pushing me to try something new.) I wish I had a straight on shot of it.
Wearing: Moods of Norway Maya Cocktail Diamond jacket and pants // Kate Spade Netta booties // Topshop embossed suede foldover clutch, similar here
Three premieres down, two to go! You just never get used to it all, you know?
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*Sigh* Today is the last day you will see my page decorations. Not that I'm going to to take it down, no, not that. It's because the website where my pictures and style sheet reside is being discontinued. It was a place provided by mom's internet service, but do to lack of use by most of the customers they decided to shut it down.
This effects my page and my sisters Katrina and Velvet. Velvet's won't be a big loss as it is a winter scene. On the other hand Katrina's and my pages I know mom is going to missing. We are happy with the purple Catster background with the shadow figures. Of course mom wants to tweak that too by embossing the figures. She is always fussing with that kind of stuff.
I've always liked my page. One of the reasons I never asked to have to changed. Katrina's page had a special feature. Remember the time Dogster and Catster had toys scrolling along the sides? Well mom figured out how to use it, enhanced it and put our own objects in place. Katrina has bonbons, lots of bonbons. Oh well, c'est la vie!
We do have one family member who's page will not be changing, Irwin. His pictures and style sheet are at the website set up for our cattery, Alicats Thais. That is a paid for domain name so we can find homes for the kittens born around here.
Happens to be the place where the Pawsome Pages tutorial is too. Oh so wish we could get everything around here fixed. Guess we will just keep hoping!
Hehe! I turned 12 years old today! Twelve!!!! Can you believe it?!?
The best part is I can celebrate it here on Catster! A month ago I was moaning about what was I going to do for my birthday. Now I am so happy!!!
Only one thing could make it better. Some more of those little gray fur balls have shown up again. Guess they arrived just before Christmas. They started to invade my space a couple of weeks ago. I am getting more tolerant in my old age. I let them take a sniff of me now then I get up and walk away. If they follow, I RUN! Sure hope they all find new homes soon. I'm getting too old for this sniff and run routine.
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A Chill In The AirUptempo drums and melodic guitars still lets this electronic dance track be as cool as the title suggest. Perfect for late night driving or club & background music.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATCOB_200.jpgSingle69801-ST$ 39.9569801-EX$ 59.9569801-W$ 149.95Genre: Club, Lounge, Chill, Electronica, House, Electronic Emotions: Driving, Positive, Motivating, Refreshing, Relaxed, Slick, Soothing Instrument: Electronic, Guitar (Acoustic), Instrumental, Guitar Production Types: Commercials, Travel
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Lighter Than AirChill piano and down-tempo beats give this new age track a 'sit back and relaxed' vibe, perfect for romance and relaxed settings.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATCOB_200.jpgSingle69806-ST$ 39.9569806-EX$ 59.9569806-W$ 149.95Genre: Chill, Electronica, Downtempo, Electronic Emotions: Atmospheric, Light, Relaxed, Sensual, Soothing, Ambient, Sexy Instrument: Electronic, Instrumental Production Types: Commercials, Home Videos
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Velvet SunshineThis silky smooth track jams with hard drums and a groovy bass line, crafted beautifully for a club or romantic scene.,https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATLH_200.jpgSingle68110-ST$ 39.9568110-EX$ 59.9568110-W$ 149.95Genre: Lounge, Chill, Electronica, Downtempo, Electronic Emotions: Mysterious, Cool, Atmospheric, Eerie, Pulsating, Relaxed, Soothing, Sultry, Ambient, Mellow Instrument: Electronic, Synthesizer, Instrumental Production Types: Commercials, Travel, Home Videos, Product Videos
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What do you bring to the desert of Baja, Mexico? What do you bring to the beach? I think I need more socks and my memory card reader. Otherwise, I think I am good to go… if the planes are flying and if I can get it all into a manageable bag. Lots of notes, for those who are interested.
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The Incase Hardshell Case for 15" MacBook Pro. I chose the Incase over Speck because I liked the rubberized, matte surface, and the build quality seemed sturdier (but that's purely conjecture). It snapped on easily, and a nice touch was the battery power meter button passthrough. The "clips" that secure the Incase to the laptop are more subtle than on the Speck, but I'm not a fan of how Incase embosses its own logo on the lid (whereas the Speck advertises only on the bottom piece).
My main complaint about the Incase was the right rear lower corner would catch on the MBP screen edge when I opened it up, making a teeth-gnashing snapping sound. I ended up filing down the edge a tiny bit, and now it opens without catching or rubbing. For something that costs so much and brags about how finely its engineered, though, this seems like a big flaw.
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The Official Last Post!Tuesday, January 27th, 2015
Time to make it official, this is the last Token Female Gamer post. I would like to say its a hiatus, but I am quite positive this is the end. Its been a wonderful seven years of writing and though I shall no longer post, I will keep the blog around for posterity.
As for me its time to focus on other things. Its been a pleasure. Thank you! <3TFG


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Abuja (WorldStage Newsonline)-- The three tiers of government in Nigeria shared N703.45 billion in the month of July, it was disclosed on Wednesday.
This amount includes the $1 billion (about N162 billion) withdrawn from the Excess Crude Account savings, amongst other accruals to government coffers during the month.
Giving a breakdown of the accrued revenue and amount shared by the tiers of government at the end of the Federation Account Allocation Committee' meeting in Abuja, Minister of State for Finance, Dr Yerima Ngama, said the revenues generated far exceeded the budgeted figures, thereby giving assurances that the targeted $10 billion in the Excess crude Account would be exceeded by year end.
Specifically, the minister disclosed that a total of N646.47 billion was raked in from oil minerals source during the month, compared to the N178.92 billion from non oil source. VAT collection was N53.91 billion.
He explained: "I am happy to announce to you the total oil minerals revenue that government collected for the month of July was N646.47 billion. This is almost twice the budgeted revenue according to the 2012 budget. The budgeted revenue is N383.9 billion, giving a positive variance of N262.56 billion. And this amount collected also exceeded the amount collected for the of June by N116 billion.
"For non mineral revenue, the total revenue collected for the month of July was N178.92 billion. This has exceeded the budgeted amount of N118.64 billion by N60.27 billion.
The total fund for distribution this month is N825.39 billion which exceeds the budgeted N502 billion that we normally distribute by N322.84 billion", the Minister added.
He explained further that excess mineral revenue amounting to N85 billion and excess non-mineral revenue of N60 billion was also recorded and that in view of the surplus earnings N213.1 billion would be credited to Excess Crude Account. He stated that the statutory allocation to be distributed to the three tiers of government from mineral and non mineral sources is as follows: the Federal Government is to receive N216.43 billion, State Governments will collect N109.77 billion and Local Governments will collect N84.63 billion.
According to him, N35.6 billion was refunded to the three tiers of government through the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) programme while the states also shared the


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Strong rains are moving through Brunswick County Wednesday with estimated rainfall amounts of one to three inches.
Some thunderstorms may turn severe late in the day Wednesday through Wednesday night.
According to the National Weather Service, damaging winds and tornadoes with this storm system are possible. Ponding of water in low-lying and areas of poor drainage is expected.
The Brunswick County Board of Education has yet to make a decision on how much to charge individuals seeking public records.
"We've not charged for anything whatsoever so far, and this didn't really come about until there was a request for six months of information," Superintendent Katie McGee said during last month's policy committee meeting. "Once that occurred, it took a tremendous amount of time on staff."
The Brunswick County Board of Education has a new leader.
Bud Thorsen was unanimously voted chairperson of the board Tuesday night after Shirley Babson withdrew her name from the nominations.
"I first want to thank Ms. Babson for withdrawing her name," Thorsen said. "It means a lot to have unity on the board, and it shows that she is very extremely sincere about that."
Beginning Dec. 4, Brunswick County residents can experience Bethlehem with just a little trip down the road.
For the third year, Beach Assembly of God will present "Bethlehem Live," a drama that tells the story of Jesus Christ from the manager to His resurrection.
More than 100 actors will re-enact stories from the Bible while dressed in period clothing. Townspeople will interact with the audience as they travel through Jerusalem.
Once our weather begins to cool off, it's time to look for some winter squash. If you've been frequenting our local farmer's markets and farm markets, it's hard to miss them in the produce section this time of year. Spaghetti and butternut squash are bright yellow or orange; some are small and some are really big, like the Hubbard squash, which comes in blue and orange!
One day last week when I was looking for some rice vinegar and sesame oil on the turn-table in my corner kitchen pantry, I came across a bottle of molasses I had bought a couple years earlier for a recipe I no longer even remember. This got me to thinking maybe I should read up a little on molasses and find some good recipes that use it.
Table-grade molasses contains about 60 percent sugar, is economical and can be used on cereal, baked apples, stewed fruit, peanut butter, baked ham and even bread and butter.
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October is one of my favorite times of the year, as oysters, shrimp, crab and clams are featured at the many seafood festivals in our area. Shrimp, because they are so rich in food value, are the most popular of seafood products. But you can't beat the oyster stew and clam chowder that is prevalent this time of the year.
The Thanksgiving holiday is all about traditions. Most American families usually have their own tradition when celebrating Thanksgiving, from preparing the turkey and/or ham, to attending the holiday parades, to watching the many football games on TV, or to just lounging around with many friends who have gathered for the holiday event.
Students at Shallotte Middle School collected more than 3,000 cans of food and raised more than $200 for local charities this Thanksgiving.
The Eighth Annual Turkey Trot encouraged students to bring in a non-perishable food item or make a monetary donation in exchange for participation in a 2-mile road race on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
"We raised about 3,500 cans and $235 dollars," Holly Borden, Turkey Trot sponsor, said. "We went up to three cans an entry fee because we lost 300 kids to Cedar Grove."
The thoughts of inshore anglers have turned to speckled trout, and the trout have responded. Specks are around all year but they really shine as the weather cools because they school up tight and continue to roam inshore long after many other species are gone.
"The fishing around here this past week has been dynamite," Capt. Mark Dickson of Shallow Minded Charters said. "The trout bite has been killer just about everywhere from the jetties to the Sunset Beach Bridge and even all the way back down to Coquina Harbor."
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His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman has a huge following despite that his collective works are plagued with controversy due to allegations that Pullman is attempting to steer readers (i.e. children) away from religion toward atheism. I loved the books but I do see, much to my chagrin, why conservative types might have a point. However I came to the conclusion that underneath it all the real issue isn't atheism, but how you define the concept of God.
The trilogy of novels that make up His Dark Materials are Northern Lights (known in the states as The Golden Compass) The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass. The first book was made into a 2007 movie but did not do enough business to justify the filming of the other two novels. Like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (of which the English speaking version of the Stieg Larsson Millennium series ended after the first film) Compass starred Daniel Craig – my point being that novel trilogies that Hollywood attempts to make cinematic versions of should not star Daniel Craig. Just saying.
Pullman likens His Dark Materials to a retelling of John Milton's Paradise Lost with a mix of comparative philosophy and physics thrown in.
The Golden Compass centers around twelve year old Lyra Belacqua who is the niece (daughter really) of Lord Asriel, an adventurer and scholar, who has left her to be raised amongst the faculty of Oxford University. Here she runs wild with various local playmates while being educated hap hazard by either students or professors who have a spare hour. Within the first chapter she saves her uncle's life from an assassination plot. He leaves with haste to chase after a cosmic event happening in the northern regions of the world called "dust" (dust being the reason some want him dead). In his absence Lyra becomes the ward of Marisa Coulter who we then learn is actually her mother – Lyra was born form an illicit affair the lovely charming Mrs. Coulter had with dashing Lord Asriel.
Other plot elements include kidnapped children, daemons (the souls of people who travel with them in talking animal form) and an alethiometer which is shaped like a compass but has various pictures of which Lyra uses to interpret events that will happen in the future. As a reader I was happy that I saw the movie first because I had an understanding that the world Lyra lives in is quite different than the one we do. I admit that the concept of daemons threw me for a loop yet I was able to grasp the whole armored polar bear concept.
The Subtle Knife changes locations to our world and we are introduced to twelve year old Will Parry who is burdened with a mentally unstable mother that fears some organization is keeping surveillance on her (they are) and an absent father who has been missing since Will was a baby. Now the men whom his mother was so afraid are now tracking him. As luck would have it he finds a dimensional opening in this world that allows him to slip into another which is wear he meets Lyra. They join forces and eventually travel to and from various worlds.
The Amber Spyglass was my favorite novel because It was the least predictable. The story was also the most gut wrenching for several reasons. The ending actually made me teary eyed. At this point the trilogy had gone beyond normal young adult fair.
What I loved about the books was the use of quantum physics along with the concept of different dimensions in which worlds similar to our own are within reach. They work for readers who enjoy fantasy, philosophy, and who have comparative thinking skills. I'll amend a little of what I said above; although the novels can be interpreted as critical of organized religion (the Vatican condemned the series in 2007) actually they were critical of accepting a belief system that has a long standing institution that dismisses or even sabotages evidence from general public view…I am speaking of in the novel of course.
I highly recommend His Dark Materials. They were fast, fun and thoughtful reads!
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During the 2014 Anime Expo over the weekend, video game publisher Aksys Games announced plans to bring two new titles stateside, "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters" for the PlayStation 3 and Vita, and "Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late" for the PlayStation 3.
"Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters" is a visual novel that puts players in the shoes of a newly transferred high school student to Kurenai High School. During their tour of the campus, the hero and a classmate are attacked by an evil spirit, and they are saved by a group of ghost hunters. In addition to the visual novel aspects, players can also look forward to a strategic role-playing element, that will help to break up the gameplay a little, as players defeat ghosts with various ghost-hunting items.
No official details about when we can expect to see "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters" available on the PlayStation 3 and Vita have been released by Aksys Games at this time. You can learn more about the game by visiting the "Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters" official site.
Developed by French Bread and Arc System Works, "Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late" is the next game to join Aksys Games' roster of fighting game titles. "Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late" offers 16 unique fighters for players to choose from, including Merkava, a bizarre being who can alter his form, gliding with bat wings one moment and extending his arms towards his opponents the next, or Linne, a young girl who decimates her enemies with her unexpectedly skillful sword techniques. Game modes include, versus, arcade, score attack, time attack, survival, training, gallery and an online mode.
Gamers can expect to see "Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late" available for the PlayStation 3 in 2015.
Aksys Games also announced when we can expect to see the third DLC for the PlayStation Vita game, "Muramasa Rebirth". "A Spirited Seven Nights' Haunting" is the next chapter in the "Genroku Legends", and has players assuming the role of Arashimaru, a ninja who is being hunted by his former clan. While fending off an attack, Arashimaru inadvertently desecrates the shrine of a powerful spirit, who curses him, giving him only seven days to live.
The third DLC "Genroku Legends: A Spirited Seven Nights' Haunting" will be available for "Muramasa Rebirth" on the PlayStation Vita in North America beginning on July 15, 2014. The DLC will be available in Europe on July 16, 2014.


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AVON, Ohio – Pressure – the burden of physical or mental distress, according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Northern Illinois (8-17, 4-2 MAC) did not carry a burden or feel distress versus Akron (4-20, 2-4 MAC) on Easter Sunday as it scored 11 of its 14 runs with two outs to sweep the series and defeat the Zips, 14-4. It was the most runs scored by the Huskies this season and the first road sweep since April 13-15, 2012 at Miami (Ohio).
"That second inning was huge and I told the team that after the game. Akron had already scored and had recorded two outs on us. Ruzich got a hit and the guys started rolling from there to get four runs that inning," said Head Coach Ed Mathey. "Our hitters really put the pressure on the pitchers and on the defense in the game and that allowed us to have some pretty big innings offensively."
Akron kicked off the scoring in the bottom of the first inning as it gained its first lead of the weekend with one run on a single through the left side for a 1-0 Zips lead.
With their backs against the wall and trailing in the game, the Huskies responded in the top of the second as Connor Schomig (Darien/Hinsdale South) worked a full count on pitcher Pat Dyer with runners on first and second. Schomig singled with a shallow bloop single on the edge of the right field line to tie the game, 1-1.
The Huskies took the lead as Jamison Wells (Combined Locks, Wis./Kimberly) tripled to left centerfield to clear the bases and increase Northern Illinois' lead, 3-1. A hustle-it-out chopper single by Tommy Hook (Lockport/Lockport Township) scored Wells from third to make it a 4-1 game.
In the fifth inning with Landon Tenhagen (Burlington, Wis./Madison Area TC) on third base and two outs, Connor Duckhorn (Darien/Cowley County CC) hit a line drive to left center field that went in and out of the glove of Jared Turocy to score Tenhagen and give the Huskies a 5-2 lead.
All told, the Huskies scored nine runs in the top of the sixth inning, the most by NIU in an inning this year. The Zips scored two more runs in the bottom of the ninth to end the game, 14-4
NIU combined for 18 hits in the game, four of those from Alex Klonowski (Kearney, Mo./Kearney). He reached base in every plate appearance and also pitched five innings, with eight strikeouts, one walk and only five hits allowed with two runs. Klonowski finished the weekend 9-for-12 (.750) at the plate this weekend.
With Wells and Zimmerman collecting triples, it was the first time since March 17, 2011 that NIU has two-or-more triples in a game.
The Huskies will return to action Thursday when it hosts Milwaukee in the team's home-opener at Ralph McKinzie Field. First pitch is set for 3:05 p.m.


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van der Heiden, N (2010). A Multi-level Governance Analysis of Urban Foreign Policy: The Role of the EU in City-to-City Cooperation. In: The Road to Europe: Main Street or Backward Alley for Local Governments in Europe?, Ghent, 30 April 2010 - 30 April 2010, 17.
The international activities of cities are mushrooming all over Europe. Traditional city partnerships are more frequently giving way to policy-oriented cooperation schemes in city networks. A few of these city networks clearly have the goal to lobby upper-level governments. This is most pronounced in the Eurocities network, the lobby organization for large city-regions at the European Union (EU) level. However, the multi-level governance aspects of policy-oriented horizontal city networking are less clear. My paper analyzes international activities of cities in a multi-level governance scheme, with a special focus on the question of how the relationship between cities and the EU is structured by city networking.
The paper argues that the relationship between cities and the EU in this respect is twofold: First, cities use city networks to lobby jointly at the EU for their own benefit (i.e., uploading). The goal hereby is to gain knowledge on upcoming EU regulations concerning urban issues and to prevent the EU from establishing rules that are not in the interest of cities. Second, cities also obtain financial help for their inter-urban cooperation schemes from (i.e., downloading). The EU is increasingly financing city networking to allow the dissemination of best practices in several policy fields and to thereby strengthen the overall competitiveness of the European Economic Area.
The paper concludes that the underlying motive of the EU is to strengthen the economically important city-regions against the national-states. The cooperation between the supranational EU and the sub-national cities thereby brings together the two scales responsible for economic competitiveness in the age of globalization. The role of the EU in urban foreign policy is much bigger than a priori expected. I therefore plead for the incorporation of vertical aspects in the analysis of horizontal urban cooperation schemes.
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According to USA Today the US was warmer and wetter than average in 2013, according to a summary of the nation's weather and climate released today by scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
However, as for wild weather, the climate extremes Index from NOAA, which details how severe a given year's temperature, precipitation and tropical storms were, was below average last year. This was the first time that had occurred in four years, since 2009.
Although warmer than average, the year 2013 was notably cooler than 2012, which was the warmest year on record in the USA.
The tornado count for the year was below average, too, according to the annual summary from NOAA's National Climatic Data Center in North Carolina.
The total of around 900 documented tornadoes for the year, marks the lowest annual count since 1989. The yearly average for tornadoes is around 1,250, the report said. The number of billion-dollar weather disasters in the continental U.S. last year totaled seven, including deadly tornadoes and flooding. Overall, these events killed 109 people and brought significant economic impacts.
Global weather and climate data will be released by NOAA next week. Through November, the Earth was having its 4th-warmest year on record.
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Questions about the Samsung Galaxy 5.0
My Sansa fuze just died.
So. I need a new player and the Galaxy Player series looks promising. I'm strongly considering a 5.0, except that one problem that I keep running into are dead and dying batteries. How "difficult" is it to replace the battery if need be? Like, are the only thing I have to worry about screws? Or is there soldering involved? Are there replacements available?
I plan on using it as an mp3 player, for its wifi (for general browsing and Skype), and as an e-reader.(And I suppose it shouldn't even be said, but I'd rather have something that won't likely break within a few years after moderate usage if I'm paying triple figures for it.)
Also, has anyone heard anything about the Player 70? I'm currently livin in Korea atm, so it is available. Paying over $200 for a player is...well, I'd rather not pay more for the device than I did for my netbook, is all. It'd really have to be really good.
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theres a teardown of the 5.0 around here somewhere, if I remember right the battery connections are soldered, plus there is the bigger issue of finding a replacement battery at all for the 5.0
read this thread http://anythingbutipod.com/forum/sho...light=teardown
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The battery of the SGP 5 is not made to be replaced. It MAY be possible that Samsung will replace the battery - but there is nothing from Samsung offering such service. As has been posted above, there are photos that owners have taken of the inside of the SGP 5. The battery is hard wired/soldered to the circuit board. So far no battery company is offering a battery to replace the one inside the SGP 5.0. If you want to be able to replace the battery in your SGP - buy the SGP 4. That does have a user replaceable battery and has the same features of the SGP5 with a smaller screen.
Thanks for the replies.
How's the 4.0 as an e-reader? I guess that's my only reservation with that model
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Yeah. I'd echo almost everything here. I came from a Sansa Fuze and loved it but battery life was getting a bit low after 3 years or so.
I bought a 5.0 last December and never looked back. It's awesome. And I do a good bit of e-reading with it. I think that it's on the limit of what is comfortable for e-reading. It works, you can vary the font size and so forth, and it's convenient, because it's always with you and it fits in your pocket (unlike a Kindle). but I would think the 4.0 would be difficult and small. Even the 5.0 is WAY inferior to a Kindle. Of course everyone's preferences are different. Daniel's comments above seem to make a lot of sense. If I was very seriously reading ebooks a lot, I would go for the kindle black and white. The visibility on those screens in daylight is just amazing.
On the other hand, I have the OverDrive free app for my 5.0, and can check out e-books from my library on-line for free. which is pretty awesome. It pisses me off that with Amazon, etc, ebooks you have to pay almost the full retail cost of a real paper book, and you can't even share it with anyone (unlike mp3 files or real books or audio books). I mean, it's a great situation for publishers and writers, but I think it sort-of sucks for consumers. Especially in a rough economy. I, for one, can't afford to buy everything I read as e-books!
The 4.0 is reported to have better sound quality than the 5.0. We got spoiled on the Sansa fuze; the sq was great on those. The 4.0 has a Wolfson digital to analog chip and the 5.0 has a Yamaha. I feel like the 5.0 does a good job but not as good as the Fuze. I have not personally compared the 4 and the 5 side by side except for about 10 minutes in the Best Buy store. The 5.0 is good, it just seems to lack a little bit of detail or presence.
And, at least on the 5.0, the stock camera apps pretty much sucks. The shutter lag is REALLY long. Just forget about taking photos of kids...and it freezes fairly often...especially, it seems, when opened in landscape mode.
And the battery is not replaceable. Which sucks.
But, on the Plus side: (!)
+ The 2500 mAh battery is awesome and lasts a LONG time
+ Netflix viewing is awesome. As well as YouTube
+ On board Music Player is not bad at all. Lot of complaints and people love to mess with WinAmp and Power Amp, etc, but I think it does a really good job with a goo UI.
+ Screen is great. Nice and big. feels like a micro-tablet.
+ I've got K-9 email client added for my personal email accounts and use the on-board email client for work/Exchange and it does a very good job with sync to Exchange.
+ the stock clock has great alarm options and flexibility
+ Integrated clender syncs to Google Calendar. Awesome.
+ All contacts, Facebook, Skype, synced...
+ The Market (opps...the "Play" ??? ) has so many apps for free or cheap. Your media player becomes VERY, VERY useful for a whole BUNCH of stuff.
I've got a good guitar tuner, police radio scanner, international radio stations, calorie counter, scientific calculator, flashlight, WWII Enigma Code Machine, ebay, Craigslist, Craigslist Notifier, Amazon, Amazon mp3, Wifi analyser, GPS anaylser, Dolphin HD browser (great!), budget app, great FM radio, Kindle, Pandora,Soundhound, Evernote, Dropbox, Sketchbook Mobile (sort-of Photoshop Lite), Tape MAchine (high quality sound recording and editing), Cam Scanner (makes pdfs), Out of Mile (grocery list app), Compass, Google Maps (really works very well without data...wifi only) and more.
Overall, I am REALLY happy with the 5.0. I have not rooted and running stock seems fine for me. I'd say go for the 5. The added screen size makes things a lot easier on the eye and fingers. I have small hands and I can still hit everything with finger or thumb of one hand no problem. And it still fits in your pocket or on your belt no problem. You get that Korean model you'll have HDMI output!!! Rest of us don't get that in USA or International Version.
Other reviews on this forum and at Android Forums\Forums\Other Android Devices\Samsung Galaxy Players
Have fun. Android is great and these are both GREAT values for the money.
Essentially a larger Galaxy SII without the phone for about a quarter of the cost.
Also, regarding your question about the 7.0...I have not put my grubby hands on one but I would think that you're not going to get that in your pants pocket...so it really becomes a small tablet. You need to carry in your hands or in a "man-purse". for me, although the big screen would be awesome, it's not worth the sacrifice in portability.
And lastly...Skype works great on the 5.0.
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Thanks for all the replies, and Blackdog, for the comprehensive reviews.
So, as it stands, I'm choosing between the 5.0 and 4.2, once I check them out at the local store. I'm vainly hoping that the 4.2 has a Wolfson chip. Or maybe not, since deciding between the two'd be that much easier then. Like, the only things I'm planning on using the Player for (and since this'd be my first PMP, Android, etc. [ie anything more advanced than a stock Fuze or Creative Zen =p (my cheeks are burning cherry red) or a flip phone (unacquainted with the world of touch screens and smartphones)]) atm is music, wifi phone/wifi, and as an e-reader. Everything else is like uncharted waters for me.
(To continue the self-flagellation [and since it's somewhat relevant to the following question], I didn't even realize that mp3 players like the iPod touch existed [ie with wifi and etc] until this year. Seriously. Apparently, me and caves go together like peas in a rusting aluminum can)
I guess the last question I have atm is whether or not I should go for the US version or go for the Korean version. For the 5.0, I'm leaning towards the US model, due to price ($199+shipping and possible VAT/import tax [ugh] for the 5.0) vs ($290 (!!!) for the YP-GB70) and development/support. That's my question- on the support and development end, would I be better off going through the hassle of import and int'l shipping? (I am in no way fluent enough in Korean to wade through the Korean boards...) Like, I'm a complete amateur when it comes to this (ie custom ROMs, etc), so I'm wondering how different the "experience" would be if I went one way or the other? (or e.g. if I went for YP-GI1 or the much, much cheaper $150ish YP-GB1, on sale at the local Samsung)
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Unless your in Korea, or you just really want the option of choosing a higher internal capacity (ie 16 GB instead of the standard 8 GB models), there you really don't want the Korean Version for several reasons.
1.Little to no Custom ROMs, Kernels they are all developed for the International and US models.
2.Useless hardware, the Digital tv tuner built into the Korean model ONLY works on Korean broadcasts
3.Like you stated above the cost is much higher.
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I believe the Korean model also has slightly better camera resolution, but this probably still does not justify the negatives particularly cost.
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DAPs I own: Rockboxed Sansa C250 2GB+64GB MicroSDXC
Tablets I own:Rooted 8GB Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 running Sungsonic 2 HD JB 4.1.2
Rooted 80GB Asus Memopad HD 7
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Yeah- but that HDMI out is nice. I feel we got cheated out of it here in USA.
I wonder if the camera app of the Korean version suffers the same horrible shutter lag as the USA version?
Personally I think the camera app is pretty darned good- aside from that large fault previously mentions...and slightly more than occasional freezing of the entire device. The automated panoramic sequencer is very good...video is good, lots of options for white balance, timer, exposure compensation, etc. I have been an advanced-amateur/semi-pro shooter for years and am doing more and more casual shooting with my device rather than toting along a full digital camera. If there was a fix for that shutter lag (up to 5 seconds or so...) I'd be very happy with the camera app. Especially since the SGP hardware seems to leave all other camera apps with upside-down/reversed viewfinder image. Camera 360 is a very nice app but it's hard to deal with the reversed and upside-down viewfinder.
Ah, the joys of the Android experience. Still, I prefer it to Steves' One_Size-fitz-All Apple Pharm on a 3.6" screen..
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DUSSELDORF - For the second straight weekend in Germany, heavyweight boxing has exceeded expectations with an exciting, hard fought contest between top fighters in the division. Alexander Povetkin's raucous rumble with a surprising, inspired Marco Huck provided plenty of good action.
Granted, outside this international area, expectations for the 200 plus pounders remain relatively low in the historic context of a more "global" (ie: USA)fan base, but could remain on the rise if consensus champion Wladimir Klitschko wins big, as it appears on paper he should, against Jean Marc Mormeck this Saturday.
Some intrigue may be derived from Mormeck being from thesame mold, though smaller, asLamon Brewster, the last man to beat Klitschko, back almost a decade ago inApril '04.
The crowd in ESPRIT Arena here will number well over 35,000 as the scene in these parts remains vibrant, with numerous big bouts on the Western Europe horizon.
That doesn't mean everything was peachy in Stuttgart. Storm clouds remained after last week's Munich meltdowns.
Bild.de News reported that Huck had received ethnic baseddeath threats which included his family and trainer Ulli Wegner. TheSerbia to Berlintransplant was advised to "go back to where you came from" and there was a reference to him being "hunted."
Amidst that backdropof ancient regional rivalries that include ages of real warfare lasting longer than the US has existed, there were flags of many colors. By many accounts the nightremained safe, cheerful and sportsmanlike. Hopefully, that's someevidence indicating mankind has advanced, at least a tiny bit.
Even an upbeat Dereck Chisora, back in the current boxing hotbed of Germany, was apparently on best behavior and welcomed.
Inside the ring things were as wild as they're supposed to be, for anear even brawl that more thanmade up in heart what it lacked in style.
My scorecardfrom the ARD livestream was 115 apiece. It seemed many rounds could go either way (I had 2 rounds even and at least 2 more could have been). Maybe Philippe Verbeke's 114-114 drawwas the right call. I wouldn't argue with John Coyle's 116-113 score forPovetkin.
Stanley Christodoulou's 116-112 Povetkin seemed a bit wide, but not if you factor in the points Huck probably should have lost for hitting behind the head. Why ref Luis Pabon or Povetkin himself allowed Huck to continually press downas Povetkin crouched forward in an unproductivestance remains a question. How Huck punched downward as if hammering a spike, sometimes landing almost between Povetkin's shoulders without reprimand, remains a tarnish.
Povetkin and Huck would probably never beat, or even last 15 old school rounds, against excellent, all-time heavyweight performers like Ken Norton or Michael Spinks, but the current Euros can compete at that level and act like the type that would welcome the chance. Spinks - Norton? Classic. I'd lean slightly toward Spinks, depending on the night.
It's often amusing for me to hear perspectives on the merits of this heavyweight generation (ie: Euro/Germany area) compared to the much more respectably referred to '80s performers (ie: US).
I'm certainly not flawless regarding predictions or perspective. I am, however, one of the very few ringside observers to have seen both the Holmes/Tyson/Spinks/Witherspoon/Holyfield/Lewis era's elite many times, and the current Euro crop in person.
Since many US journalists have never seen any of the Euros like Povetkin, Huck, Denis Boytsov or Robert Helenius in live action, I do feel quite qualified to tell you that the perceived wide gap in talent, much of it from a US based viewpoint, is considerably less than completely accurate.
However you scored Povetkin - Huck, it looked like a nice, level playing field between the Sauerland "stablemates", though going in it looked like Huck had more promotional connections. His corner wore matching Team Sauerland gear.
Around here, important fights between top fighters from the same promotional "team" engage at all levels, often in the exact same regalia. The "may the best man win" philosophy minimizes hard feelings.
Povetkin won the fight but Huck won the Deutschland night, and showed Povetkin will need further punching polish to compete with a K-bro. That doesn't mean Povetkin will never be a true title threat, but at this point it's still a stretch.
In this case, the 20 pound weight advantage didn't translate to a huge size differential like it would if Huck boxed a Klitschko. Huck and Povetkin looked to be about the same general size, but Huck would be at the end of a much longer stick against a K2 bro.
On current form of all, either Klitschko should KO Huck within eight rounds, though it would be entertaining while it lasted and could provide the mauling edge Huck needs to win a rematch against Povetkin.
Povetkin started well, but when Huck made the battle a mosh pit he improved his chances. Many of his punches landed atop or behind Povetkin's ears. They may have been of borderline propriety but they were doubtless still jarring. Huck was reckless but persistent and it paid off.
When Huck gained mid-fight momentum you could almost hear the cross-Atlantic murmurs about Povetkin missing Teddy Atlas, but actually, new head cornerman Alex Zimin seemed to be giving Povetkin decent advice about staying busier inside and employing more of his technical edge.
Whether or not, or how much, Atlas might have helped was a moot point. Huck came to win. He was a tough out on this night, and that's for almost anybody, any era.
By the 8th round, Povetkin huffed and puffed like he was out of gloved up gas, but he kept rumbling. By the 10th, Povetkin had, typically, gotten his second wind and surged back as Huck's eyes began to bruise.
Both men wobbled from weariness in the 11th. Povetkin scored with multiple lefts as each man landed big rights after the bell. The 12th was another wild session.
Povetkin and Huck put on a great show. A rematch, potentially lucrative for both, seems an obvious priority.
Does Hasim Rahman really deserve the shot at Povetkin before Huck gets another chance? Rahman did shock Lewis. Ten years ago.
Is Rahman an ironic representative of past USA heavyweight glory, coming up symbolically against current European dominance?
That's a promotional issue that may be exploited.
Meanwhile, it is still, clearly, a K2 world in terms of the heavyweight division.
Meanwhile, Povetkin and Huck proved there are still some interesting factors to be considered.
The more things change for the heavyweights these days, the more they remain the same, and maybe that's not so bad after all.
I agree it was a close, entertaining fight. I scored it 115-113 for Huck, but with several different rounds than Dan Rafael, who scored it the same. I also agree that several rounds could've gone either way. I totally disagree about Huck probably deserving points deducted for hitting behind the head. Povetkin was ducking like he was trying to literally kiss the canvas throughout the fight. Huck was just throwing punches and it wasn't dirty at all. It was Povetkin's fault, if anything. Also, the ref was absolutely way too involved with the fight. Every time they got close, sometimes not even in a clinch, he would break them up. To me, it seemed to help Povetkin because it made it more difficult for Huck to pressure him. Had it been a ref like Steve Smoger, who lets guys fight, I think Huck would've won, probably by a late KO.
Why would anyone consider Ken Norton an all-time great heavyweight? He holds the dubious distinction of being the only heavyweight titleholder never to actually win a fight for the heavyweight title. Sure, he beat Ali once, but he was also kayoed in the first round by Shavers and Cooney. He was a good fighter that fought in a great era, but should NOT be in the hall of fame. As for Spinks, he IS an all-time great, just not an all-time great heavyweight. Yes, he was the first man to defeat Larry Holmes, but he also got a gift decision in the rematch, and beating Steffan Tangstad and Gerry Cooney does not a great heavyweight resume make.
Povetkin and Huck wouldn't beat Ken Norton in a million years, they wouldn't lay a glove on the 85/86 Spinks, Tony Tubbs and even David Haye would beat them but that's fine. Their weaknesses made for an even, entertaining scrap and gave us a clue that without the K Bros there would be some decent matchups out there (albeit at a much lower quality). As a hardcore boxing fan I don't mind saying I'd rather watch Povetkin-Huck II than any matchup involving Wlad. This is an entertainment business and add Haye, Arreola, Adamek and Chisora into the mix and any matchup is potentially entertaining, perhaps we could have a Super-6 for 'Guys who can't beat Wlad'. It has to be more fun than watching Wlad v Mormeck!
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Released: Nov 01st, 1995
Running Time: 102
Director: Wesley Emerson
Company: VCA Platinum Plus
Cast: T.T. Boy, Melissa Monet, Madeline Knight, Kirsty Waay, Tom Byron, Sindee Cox, Tiffany Mynx, Valeria (I)
Critical Rating: AAA 1/2
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Screenwriter Martin Brimmer (played by Nin) stars in a TV informercial for a write-your-own-porno-script kit. Brimmer demonstrates his claim that anyone can write an adult script by stringing together a series of hackneyed porno scenarios (including the tried and true sex clinic) to create a movie.
Sexual highlights: Kelly O'Dell and Madeline Knight's clam slamming match, in which their pussy lips stick together with each hit; you can almost hear the slurping noises each time they pull apart. Also, Monet's kitchen coupling with Sanders. There's always a palpable chemistry between these two performers, and Monet's suckjob is so intimate and sensual it'll give you goosebumps.
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If the auctions in the Phoenix area in January turn the ignition key on the annual classic car calendar, then the season shifts into high gear in March when the Goodguys launch their schedule the same weekend that the first major concours d'elegance of the year is held on Florida's Amelia Island.
A couple thousand hot rods and custom cars, their owners and admirers gathered at the WestWorld complex March 13-15 in Scottsdale, Arizona for the inaugural Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Spring Nationals.
We saw license plates from as far away as Washington and Illinois and heard car owners share heartwarming stories about their vehicles and their histories and restorations and modifications.
Two quick examples:
Rick Nantais used to run a car dealership in Sudbury, Ontario, a town something like 300 miles north of Toronto. Nantais remembers days when the thermometer read 50 degrees below zero. He moved to Arizona 25 years ago and had a shop called the Dream Field Toy Factory. His factory's latest creation is a hot rod based on a 1929 Mercury - a hot rod that Rick finished just the day before the Spring Nationals.
For the 1954 model year, Kaiser built 435 fiberglass-bodied, pocked-door Darrin sports cars. Brothers Lee and Gary Abrahams of Tucson, Arizona have owned two of those 435 Darrins. They bought the second one in 1965 and let there sister drive it back and forth to San Diego, where she went to college. They thought about doing a restoration, but both had young families and put the car in storage rather then spending their money and time. Families grown, then spent seven years returning the Darrin to box-stock appearance, though open the hood and there's a 502-cubic-inch Chevrolet Ram Jet V8. The Abrahams' first Darrin was one Lee bought when he was 15 years ago. He also modified that one, inserting a fuel-injected big-block V8 for drag racing. He sold that car 30 years ago, but has found it in Florida, brought it back to Arizona and hopes to have it restored to racing spec in time for the 2011 Kaiser Fraser Owners Club convention.
As part of the Darrin's restoration process, the Abrahams needed a new rubber grommet around the gas filler pipe. Unable to find new ones, Lee Abrahams contacted more than a dozen rubber parts manufacturers. Two that responded wanted to know how many thousand he wanted.
"I was thinking 10," he said, adding that was 10 units, not 10 thousand.
One company finally agreed to produce a couple hundred, which Abrahams now sells to others restoring their own Darrins.
Amelia Island results
Among concours d'elegance, Amelia Island has carved its niche in part by honoring race cars and drivers. There are even two top awards - best in show and best in show de sport. This year, best in show honors went to a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K special roadster while de sport accord went to a 1960 Maserati Tipo 61, the car Stirling Moss drove to victory in the 1960 Cuba Grand Prix.
Cars that raced in that Cuban event comprised a special category at the 15th Amelia Island concours, and Moss was to have been one of three racing veterans honored on the eve of the concours. However, Moss is recuperating from a fall down an elevator shaft so Carroll Shelby joined Richard Petty and Don Garlits on the legends of racing panel.
At the RM auction held in conjunction with the concours, four cars sold for $1 million or more, led by a 1930 Duesenberg Model J Sport Berline by Murphy that went for $1.705 million. The Duesie known as the Whittell Mistress Car was one of several cars offered from the collection of the late John O'Quinn.
The other million-dollar cars at RM were Ferraris. A 1967 Ferrari 257 GTB/4 Berlinetta brought $1.65 million, a 1967 alloy-bodied Four-Cam sold for the first time in 30 years went for $1.265 million, and a 1971 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder formerly owned by Edsel B. Ford brought 1.0175 million.
Overall, RM's 12th annual Automobiles of Amelia Island event posted an 88-percent sell-through that counted more than $19 million in total sales.
New on the island this year was a Gooding & Co. event that did $16.1 million in sales involving 81 percent of lots offered. The top-seller was a 1931 Voisin Mylord Demi-Berline that won best of show honors in the Amelia Island concours a year ago. The car sold for $2.75 million.
Also exceeding the million-dollar mark were a 1961 Porsche RS61 that brought $1.705 million and a 1932 Bugatti Type 50 Drop Head Coupe that went for $1.1 million.
Changes at Meadow Brook
The Meadow Brook concours d'elegance was founded in 1977 at Detroit's own classic car show and has grown to become the top such event in the Midwest. Now, however, it appears the event has even larger ambitions as it announces a major change for 2010: Henceforth, the official name is the Concours d'Elegance of America at Meadow Brook.
The event also has hired former publishing executive James McCarter as its new executive director.
Special classes for the event July 25 include celebrity owned cars of the "classic" era, space age sport coupes from the 1950s and '60s, speedsters and sport roadsters, cars that made Detroit great, winners of the Riddler Award presented at Detroit's annual Autorama hot rod show, and factory experimental drag cars of the 1960s.
Mark your calendars
15-19 - Classic Motorsports Orange Blossom tour, Florida
21-June 20 - The Allure of the Automobile, High Museum of Art, Atlanta
26-27 - Kruse/Leake auction at San Antonio, Texas
26-28 - RM auction at Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
26-28 - Legends of Riverside honors Carroll Shelby, Riverside, California
27-28 - Goodguys All American Get-Together, Pleasanton, California
1-3 - Barrett-Jackson at Palm Beach, Florida
3 - Kruse at Chicago (Schaumburg, Illinois)
4-7 - 20th annual Copperstate 1000 vintage rally, Arizona
9-10 - Mecum auction at Kansas City Convention Center, Kansas City, Missouri
9-11 - Goodguys Del Mar Nationals, Del Mar, California
23-25 -- VCRA Ruffneck Rally, Ponca City, Oklahoma
24-25 - RM auction at Novi, Michigan
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Corrupt saves have plagued Minecraft: Playstation 3 Edition since it was first released in December. 4J Studios announced Monday that a new bug fix was now in testing with Sony.
"The PS3 bug fix is in test at Sony now, so shouldn't be too much longer," 4J Studios revealed on Twitter.
Previously, the developer revealed just last Thursday that it was testing a fix for corrupt saves and other bugs. That means the fix was passed on to Sony either Friday or today. While no official release date has been announced yet, the internal testing processes at both Sony and Microsoft typically take anywhere from a couple of days to two weeks. So, you should probably expect the next Minecraft: PS3 Edition patch by the end of this week or later next week.
Update: The list of fixes has been released by 4J Studios via the Minecraft Forum.
- Fix for issue in multiplayer/splitscreen which could cause save file corruption.
- Fix for memory issue causing random game freezes and exits to XMB.
- Fix for being unable to join games at times ("The host has exited the game" message incorrectly being displayed).
- Fix for splitscreen crash on adding a player when language is Russian.
- Fix for issue which can prevent leaderboard updates and some trophy awards.
- Fix for issue causing "No DLC offers available" message when converting trial to full version.
- Fix for game render glitch when a new streaming music track starts up.
- Fix for a lighting issue on a network client.
- Fix for the block damage decal being incorrectly offset
- Fix for selected item text not fading off screen if a menu is opened when it's visible.
- Fix for "Where are we now" music disc
- Fix for issue with Ghasts firing at certain angles
- A few rendering performance improvements
Until then, PS3 owners who have been experiencing corrupt saves with Minecraft should follow these suggestions on how to lessen the chance of your world and other creations from being lost.
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Brandon Jenner the son of Bruce Jenner and step son of Kris Jenner married his longtime girlfriend Leah in Hawaii. The Kardashians were not in attendance for their step bro's wedding. Instead the 3 sisters took to their blogs and offered a congratulations so that they could attend a Sears meeting.
"I just wanted to send a HUGE congratulations and so much love to my brother Brandon and his fiancé/soon-to-be wife Leah. Wishing you both all the happiness in the world!" Khloe posted on her blog Thursday morning.
"I want to wish a huge congratulations to my step brother Brandon and his stunning fiance Leah who are marrying today. Sending my love to you both," Kourtney wrote on her blog.
"Huge congrats to my step brother Brandon and his gorgeous new wife Leah!" Kim posted on Thursday afternoon.
The rest of the Jenners (Bruce, Brody, Burt, Cassie, Kylie, Kendall, Kris) all attended the beautiful ceremony and tweeted photos.
No word on Rob Kardashian
Atlanta Rapper Gucci Mane just lost a $270,000 battle in court — after a New York jewelry company sued the rapper for stealing diamonds and won.
Rafaello & Co. filed a lawsuit earlier this year in Henry County, claiming it loaned the rapper a $130,000 diamond pinky ring in addition to a diamond necklace and bracelet worth $110,000.
Gucci had 15 days to pay for the goods or return them. He only paid $40,000 to the jewelry company. Gucci didn't bother showing up in court so by default the jewelry company won the judgment.
Justin Combs is receiving so much flack for be awarded a $54,000 football scholarship to UCLA. Critics say he should give it back based on his father P diddy's multi millionaire financial status.
Wednesday Justin tweeted "Regardless what the circumstances are, I put that work in!!!!" Justin Combs tweeted Wednesday. "PERIOD."
Justin maintained a 3.75 gpa at Iona Prep an elite private school in New rochelle, ny while playing cornerback.
In an interview with CNN, education contributor Dr. Steve Perry defended Combs' merit-based scholarship, saying he earned it fair and square.
"He's done what he needs to do to be successful, and in 'Ameritocracy' we have to accept that no matter who your father is, whether he be rich, poor or absent, that you can in fact be successful on your own merit," Perry said.
Please post your thoughts on the matter. I don't feel Justin should give up what he worked hard for over 4 years in high school. A better solution be that Diddy donate a couple of sizable scholarships to deserving students of his hometown of Mount Vernon and New Rochelle, Ny.
Former welterweight champion Paul Williams is in the fight of his life. Swerving to avoid an oncoming vehicle Paul Williams, who lives about an hour outside of Atlanta, had ridden his motorcycle from his home to Atlanta to attend the Sunday wedding of one of his brothers. His spine was severed and he currently has no movement below the waist.
Doctors fear that the thirty-year old boxer might never be able to walk again. On Wednesday, Williams is scheduled for surgery aimed at preserving his upper-body movement.
Peterson said that the accident occurred around 8 a.m. as Williams was riding to another brother's home to get ready for the wedding, which took place later in the day.
George Peterson, Williams' trainer, manager and father figure, said on Monday that Williams' doctors said he would never walk again and that his boxing career is over.
"They're saying he won't walk again or box again," said Peterson, who flew to Atlanta from Washington, D.C., where they were training for Williams' next fight, on Sunday. "Paul is in denial right now. It's been that way with him. You tell him he can't or won't do something, and he wants to prove you different. So whatever the doctors say, he's not listening. But they say that (walking and boxing) is not going to happen."


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Maronite Catholic married man was allowed to be ordained into the priesthood for the first time in 100 years in the Unites States by Pope Francis. Wissam Akiki, 41, was a deacon at St Raymond's in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. According to The Denver Post on Feb. 28, the practice of ordaining married men was banned almost a century ago.
Eastern Catholic churches in the Middle East and Europe ordain married men. However, the Vatican banned the practice in America in the 1920s after Latin-rite bishops complained it was confusing for parishioners.
Maronite Catholic's ordination does not lift the ban in the U.S. and is thought to only be an exception. Randy Rosenberg, a theological studies professor at Saint Louis University concurs. Rosenberg warned against reading too much into this as an, "indication that the mandate of celibacy within Roman rite will be overturned."
Maronite Catholic followers originated in Mount Lebanon, Syria. Members of the religion can be found primarily in Lebanon, Syria, Cyprus and Israel. Marionites belong to the Maronite Syriac Church of Antioch, which is an Eastern Catholic Syriac Church and are in communication with Rome. Most Lebanese presidents have been members of this sect.
Akiki has ben married for 10 years to his wife, Manal and has an 8-year-old daughter, Perla. In the U.S. the Marionite Catholic church is headquartered in St. Louis. St. Raymond's is a co-cathedral with Our Lady Of Mt. Lebanon-St. Peter Cathedral.
What do you think about the Maronite Catholic story? Please drop in your comments below.
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Messaging provides the security of always being able to get in touch with the truck - no matter who's behind the wheel at the moment. The office and drivers communicate via text messages that are easy to compose and instantly shown on the screen in the truck. The driver uses a wireless keyboard to communicate when the truck stands still. Orders can be handled while driving.
The screen in the truck can be used in several more ways than messaging. Automatic notifications on remaining work time, slow traffic or best route to choose (with Navigation, optional), makes life easier and less stressful for the driver. Please talk to your Volvo Dealer to find out what different screen options and functionalities are available for your trucks.
Read the article describing how Dynafleet can bring sustainable fuel savings of up to 7%.


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First off I want to apologise to EVERYONE I've been a terrible admin this year and I just still can't believe you're all putting up with it and still submitting such lovely things to the gallery thank you <3
Basically I don't think I can run this club alone any more, I keep missing submissions in the inbox and can't run contests and it's just not fair on you all. I do try and check the messages and approve submissions but if there's any of you out there that would like to help, please send me a note! I need people who are keen on promoting this lovely pairing but also who are able to check deviantart and could possibly run a contest now and then.
So yeah any experience of running contests would be handy but not strictly necessary. I'm still happy to help with that wherever I can, whether it's writing the rules or providing prizes or whatever.
Again please send the notes to me if you're interested. Thanks all
Rules are a pain, to write and to read, but without 'em, things would fall apart, am I right?
Besides, our rules are quite simple. Easy to read, easy to follow.
To join, simply click 'Join' at the top (that wasn't too hard, was it?)
One of us will approve your membership, and yer in!
Submitting Art
We're happy for any members to submit art - once you've joined, you may simply submit to the gallery.
Since we're a KidxLiz fanclub, please make it KidxLiz! (duh)
Art, fanfictions, we don't mind! It's all good.
Please make sure the art you submit follows DeviantArt's policies. They really mean it when they say 'no one likes an art thief'
Be nice. Seriously, it just makes everything so much...nicer for everyone. You want that, don't you?
Anyone can submit favourites to the club, whether members or no.
If you don't like this pairing, please, no bashing. We respect and appreciate your pairings, show us the same courtesy.
If you have any suggestions for the 'KidxLiz' links box, let us know.
Any suggestions/questions/ideas? Just leave a comment on the latest blog entry and we'll get back to you. If it's really urgent, send either armoured-armadillo, Gin-kyo or Kamden a note and we'll try and get back to you.


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FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - After the completion of the second day of competition at the 2000 Men's Pac-10 Swimming Championship today at the King County Aquatic Center, the Arizona men remain in fifth place, after accumulating 227 points. 18-time defending conference champion Stanford continues to lead the competition with 505 points, followed by California (438), USC (415.5) and Arizona State (231).
In the 200-yard freestyle, senior, All-American Ryk Neethling finished second overall, in a time of 1:34.89. Tonight's finish marked the second-straight year Neethling has finished second at the Pac-10s. After last season's performance he advanced to the NCAA Championships two weeks later and proceeded to win the national title in that event. Junior Jay Schryver finished third in the consolation final (11th-place overall) in the 200 free, clocking a time of 1:38.72.
While no Wildcat men advanced to the final of the 400-yard IM, the finals of the 100-yard butterfly made up for it as sophomore Roland Schoeman placed third (48.01) and senior Oscar la Fleur finished sixth, in a time of 49.23.
The 100-yard breaststroke UA gained valuable points from freshman Dave Anderson (11th place; 56.26), senior Chris Bundy (18th place; 57.89) and senior Rob Henikman (19th place; 58.07).
Senior Matt Allen, who had clocked the nation's fastest time in the 100-yard back entering the Pac-10s, finished fifth in that same event, by clocking a time of 48.35. Other finishers in the 100 back included sophomore Kris Souther (10th place; 50.11) and freshman Tom Martensen (12th place; 50.98).
In addition to strong individual finishes, the Cats also picked up valuable points in the relay events of day two. The 200-yard medley relay squad of Allen, Schoeman, Anderson and senior Coley Stickels clocked a time of 1:28.50, good enough for third place, while in the 800-yard free relay, Schryver, senior Nat Lewis, Neethling and junior Scott Gaskins placed fifth (6:33.88).
The final day of the 2000 Pac-10 Men's Swimming Championship begins tomorrow with the prelims beginning at 11:00 a.m. and the finals slated for 6:00 p.m.(PST).


text: Welcome to the blog. Here I am out with Matt Rathbun from Rathbun's Maple Sugar House in North Granville – the sugar house is located there; we're in Hartford. I'm out of breath from stomping around in the woods. Despite the snowshoes getting around was not easy and as it had been some time since I'd been out on them I forgot how much they tend to slide as you go downhill. This little trip really got my heart pumping.


text: Well, I'm back again and with my return I bring a lot of videos that I will submit. I found every single drawing video from Youtube and for some people these video lessons work, and for some others they don't. I thought I would start things off by providing a drawing video that will show you "how to draw Oscar the Grouch". He is a green puppet that lives in a trash can on Sesame Street. He has no friends because he would rather be alone, and he has no need for earthly possessions. I have always liked Oscar and this artist did a terrific job showing everyone how to draw Oscar the Grouch from the PBS children series, Sesame Street. I hope you like this lesson because I know I did. Don't forget to give credos to the actual artist which is not me.


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