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W la natura ! bellissima panoramica .Lk saluti Elso
Angel and Marta, wonderful shot! Greetings from Brazil
Very nice photo!
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TSL Enhanced Maps *Only*
I Made enhanced maps for Kotor, people liked them so i figure id do the same for TSL.. only problem is i cant play TSL so im just gunna release it and hopefully it works fine XD i got not clue. but i do Trust in my abilities so GL and have fun
if you are playing a mod that has new zones
Request it here and i will ask the owner if i can release the maps
if they say yes a patch will be added.
Report and issues as soon as possible Thanks
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Awsome m4-78 Mod by Dstoney and his Team is Now fully supported in V1.1 just check the Box to install it
here is the Link to His Awsome Mod M4-78 TSL
Download Link 1Here V1.1 - Provided By Me
Download Link 2Here V1.1 - Provided By ajlbibak
Two questions:
a) Did you include maps for M4-78?
b) Will you do custom maps for those that create their own areas in KOTOR (and/or TSL)?
if somone Puts them together and requests permission from the owner
or if the owner gives me permission to do it here, But alas, alot of mods comming out currently that add new areas and what not, so all i can do is answer Requests im asking DarthStoney at the moment of typing this if he says yes, patch will be created within the same day and released for M4-78
so in short
A. Working on it
B. Absolutly, If they Give me Permission
images are down because of photobucket issues anyone want to post some img's would be
nice as im currently done modding kotor atleast for now
Could it be possible to upload this mod on different hosting site, please, as MegaUpload is done and dusted?
Sorry i have not been on here in a while, I had to do a fresh install a while back and lost all forms of this mod on my computer, If someone else has a copy please contact me, or if someone could send me a zip file of the old maps i might be able to create them again :D
No permission for Jedi temple yet that i know of.. might need to ask again lol
Thank you so much for adding new link! I was missing this mod after it got lost during laptop issues.
You may release maps for the Jedi Temple mod if you like.
Could you do a version that's compatible with TSLCRM 1.8? That mod modifies some of the maps on Malachor V.
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Ho-Pin Tung, the first Chinese driver to ever test a Formula 1 car, believes that the all-new FIA Formula E Championship will feature 'super-close' racing, after testing the fully-electric Spark-Renault STR_01E race car for the first time last week. Tung, who has tested F1 cars for Williams and Renault, piloted the single-seater at the Circuit Monteblanco in Spain. He completed three race simulations and was impressed by what he experienced.
"There's going to be super-close racing because you can brake really late," he said. "Having seen the Beijing track layout, it looks like there's going to be lots of overtaking opportunities and with the Fan Boost system you will have to be really strategic with the way that you use it. Obviously you can save on some laps and then use extra energy on the other laps, so an energy saving strategy is going to be very important during the race and I think you'll see a lot of drivers looking for and creating chances and making an opportunistic move on the inside into a corner."
The 31-year-old, who currently races in the Asian Le Mans Series and the Asian Carerra Cup, was surprised by the performance of the first ever all-electric single-seater which will be used by all 10 Formula E teams when the season gets underway in Beijing on September 13 2014.
"It's very different from what I expected and I think the main reason being that I didn't really know what to expect! Obviously everything is different from every other Formula car you're used to," Tung continued. "It's got a very different type of tyre, which is a significant difference. It's hard to explain to someone who hasn't driven Formula cars, but the construction of the tyres make the tyre very stiff, which I would say is even more influential than the fact that it's a grooved tyre. It's got no sidewall and has a very big diameter – 18 inch – and so the sidewall is very stiff and that makes the car very stiff."
Having raced in A1GP and Superleague Formula, Tung feels that the Formula E concept has great potential.
"I think Formula E might well be the future of racing," he said. "Sustainability and environmental responsibility is something that is very high on the agenda for racing but also in daily life and I think this is a great initiative. Now it's something I've had a chance to get a taste of after driving the car I've become more excited and convinced about having such a series."
Teams are currently being formed for the new racing series, and Virgin has announced that Jaime Alguersuari and Sam Bird will join the Virgin Racing Formula E Team to compete in the 2014/2015 all-electric FIA Formula E Championship.
"Jaime and Sam are young yet experienced drivers and fantastic guys off the racetrack to boot," Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin, said. "I'm delighted to welcome them both to the Virgin Racing family. Jaime has demonstrated speed and talent at the very highest level whilst Sam is a proven race winner. I am sure they will be a formidable force on the circuits, let sparks fly!"
Spaniard Alguersuari became the youngest-ever driver to make a Formula One race appearance in 2009 when he competed for Toro Rosso. After success at junior level, he moved into British Formula 3, once again making records by becoming the youngest-ever driver to take the title during his debut year (2008), securing five wins along the way and earning him a Formula One test with Red Bull. In 2009 he signed for the Toro Rosso F1 Team producing two top-10 finishes in his first full season (2010) and remaining with the team the following year before switching to become the Pirelli tyre test driver for F1.
"I'm thrilled to be driving for an organisation like Virgin," Alguersuari said. "I'm going to be driving for a great team with a wealth of experience and I can't wait to get out on the streets and put these cars to the test."
Briton Bird is an exciting young driver and proven race winner who narrowly missed out on the GP2 Series title last season after claiming an impressive five victories. Prior to this he has been shortlisted for the McLaren Autosport BRDC Award, enjoyed successful campaigns in Formula Renault 3.5 and sampled Formula One machinery for both the Williams and Mercedes F1 teams. This year he's racing for Ferrari in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
"Jaime and Sam are exceptional talents and real fighters on the racetrack, who bring with them experience of Formula One and racing at the highest level," Alex Tai, Team Principal of Virgin Racing Formula E Team, added. "Virgin has always been renowned for its technological innovation and for backing young talent, and we're looking forward to giving both drivers the equipment they deserve to show just how good they are."
The Virgin Racing Formula E Team is headed by Team Principal Alex Tai and has the backing of Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson. Both have been involved in a number of pioneering technology projects in aviation, space and more recently racing.
"Formula E's goal is to deliver great racing to fans across the globe and to do that you need high calibre drivers," Alejandro Agag, CEO of Formula E, added. "Jaime Alguersuari and Sam Bird are perfect examples of this and we welcome them both to the FIA Formula E Championship. To date, four of our 20 drivers have been confirmed – with Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi signing for Abt earlier this year – with many more talented drivers to be announced soon along with a few surprises."
Four-time IndyCar champion, three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and Britain's greatest motorsport export to the US Dario Franchitti is to join the host television commentary team for the FIA Formula E Championship. Franchitti, who recently retired from racing following a glittering career, will act as co-commentator and driver pundit when the season gets underway in September alongside lead commentator Jack Nicholls.
"It is no secret that I have a passion for the history and evolution of motorsports," said Franchitti, who is one of IndyCar's most decorated and legendary drivers with 31 victories and 33 poles. "To be on the team that will now cover an exciting new racing category is a great honour and I can't wait to see how the Formula E cars perform when the lights go out in Beijing."
Anchoring the coverage will be presenter and pitlane reporter Nicki Shields. In addition to presenting BBC1's Escape to the Country, The Gadget Show Live and at Goodwood Motorsport, Nicki Shields is a keen scientist with a degree in biology and a passion for technology and motorsport. Heading up the commentary box is Jack Nicholls who despite being just 24 brings with him a wealth of experience providing world commentary feeds for the FIA GT Series, FIA Formula 2 Championship, Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics and Formula 1 for BBC Radio 5 Live.
To date, Formula E has signed live television deals with some of the world's largest broadcasters including FOX Sports – covering 88 territories across the globe – Japan's TV Asahi and ITV in the UK, with details of further rights to be announced shortly.
Technology and environmental enthusiast Robert Llewellyn, best known for playing Kryten in the UK TV sitcom Red Dwarf and presenting Scrapheap Challenge, will also present a series of technical features via the championship's official YouTube channel.
"We're delighted to be unveiling our host TV commentary team today which we believe ensures fans have the complete range of expertise to guide them through the championship from scientists and technology experts to experienced motorsport commentators and legendary drivers," Ali Russell, Marketing Director, added.
The three will provide English language commentary, news and in-depth analysis for all 10 Formula E races which will be offered to rights holders in addition to the comprehensive coverage produced by host broadcaster Aurora Media Worldwide (AMW).
Formula E is the FIA's new fully-electric single-seater championship designed to appeal to a new generation of motorsport fans, whilst accelerating the interest in electric vehicles and promoting sustainability. Racing entirely on temporary city-centre race tracks, it uses cars capable of speeds in excess of 150mph (225kph) with ten 10 teams each with two drivers. The first of 10 races takes place on September 13 in Beijing with the season finale taking place in London on June 27 2015.
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Foster has quick debut; Clemmensen due for clunker but defense didn't help
Perhaps lost in the shambles of Saturday night's 6-3 debacle defeat to the surging Lightning was the surprising and brief NHL debut of Panthers goaltender Brian Foster.
It also happened to be Foster's 25th birthday, certainly an evening he would never forget.
"I was a little nervous but not as much as I expected,'' said Foster, who stopped the only shot he faced in 4:52 of relief of a besieged Scott Clemmensen at the end of the second period before Clemmensen was reinserted to start the third.
"My first NHL experience, I'll never forget my 25th birthday. So far so good.''
Even the most ardent Panthers fan and General Manager Dale Tallon would've bet a lot of money against the former University of New Hampshire goalie stepping on any NHL ice this season.
Since being drafted in the fifth round in 2005, Foster has been buried deep in the organization's goalie depth chart. But one by one he outplayed the competition in Cincinnati of the ECHL and then San Antonio of the AHL.
So the Panthers shed touted goalies such as Alexander Salak (in the Jack Skille trade with Chicago), Marc Cheverie (to the Coyotes) and Tyler Plante, a high second-round pick in 2005 who was waived earlier this season.
However, knee injuries to starter Jose Theodore and fellow rookie Jacob Markstrom, the anticipated heir apparent, suddenly created an opening for a backup behind Clemmensen, who had been 5-1-3 with a 2.13 goals-against-average before giving up five goals on 32 shots to Tampa Bay. He certainly wasn't helped by a tired, shoddy defense and turnovers.
Since being recalled last week, Foster had been dressing in the middle of the locker room on a folding chair before finally being assigned a stall with his nameplate on Friday.
"I'm just trying to go with everything. I'm just happy to be here. Whatever I have to do is what I'm going to do,'' said Foster, who was 8-1 with a 2.47 goals-against-average in Cincinnati and 4-6 with a 3.55 GAA for the Rampage.
Foster had hoped he'd get his first NHL start, especially after being informed by a media member that coach Kevin Dineen hadn't given any of his goalies starts in back-to-back games yet this season – until Saturday.
"I'm just going to stay here and work hard every day and try to get better every day,'' Foster said.
With Markstrom and Theodore – who both skated Saturday and nearing returns – projected as next year's tandem in net, Clemmensen, 34, an unrestricted free agent after this season, may be playing for a job elsewhere.
"I think the same rule applies where this league is so good that anytime you get an opportunity to play, you've got to make the best of it because there's so many good goalies out there waiting to take your spot," said Clemmensen, who began the first month of the season on injured reserve while recuperating from preseason knee surgery. "Having been through it in the past, you know what to expect and how to approach things. … At this point in my career, I think I can handle pretty much everything pretty well."
Clemmensen took advantage of an injury to Devils future Hall of Fame goalie Martin Brodeur in the 2008-09 season when he went 40-25-13-1 with a 2.39 GAA.
Panthers goalie coach Robb Tallas knows that one shaky start after a string of excellent ones isn't about to rattle Clemmensen, who's 8-3-5 while earning points in 13 of 16 decisions.
"He always stays calm and never has too many highs and lows,'' Tallas said. "He's highly intelligent, knows the opposition and has been huge for us whether he's gone long stretches without playing or like now when we need him for a long period of time.
"I'm a fan of his and how hard he works on his game, how he uses his size and mental toughness to become a great goaltender.''


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Achingly melancholy and ironically sublime, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess is a bleak, volatile, supremely moving musical, set in the 1930's African American community of Catfish Row, Charleston, South Carolina. Porgy is a physically disabled man who lives alone, forced to beg to get by. Bess is a cocaine addict and prostitute, under the thumb of Sporting Life, a drug dealer and pimp. Porgy and Bess come to know each other by happenstance, and though they are both fringe dwellers, it's certainly not love at first sight. Like Sarah in Children of a Lesser God, Bess is less smitten than gradually overwhelmed to find a man who treats her with such respect and tenderness.
Porgy and Bess opens on a sultry Saturday night when the guys are shooting craps and tossing down the liquor, while the women are congregating and visiting. Stakes and tempers escalate, and before they can avoid it, Crown has murdered another man, in a fit of anger. He flees the authorities, but not before claiming Bess as his own. Circumstances throw Bess and Porgy together, and Bess finds herself wanting to start life over again, without degrading herself or turning to "happy dust" for comfort. She and Porgy are just beginning to make a life together when Crown (who's been hiding on Kittawah Island) attacks Bess on her way back from a picnic. None of this matters to Porgy, whose intense devotion to the lost, downtrodden Bess is unwavering, and enough to bring this critic to tears.
This is dangerous, provocative material, especially considering it premiered on Broadway in October of 1935. There are numerous shows today that don't begin to explore issues like racism, misery, self-loathing, exploitation, oppression, machismo, the caste system, with the rich, unblinking empathy that George and Ira Gershwin (composers) and DuBose and Dorothy Hayward (Book and Lyrics) brought to them. Adapted from DuBose's novel Porgy, released in 1925, the jazzy, jaunty, somber, often steadfastly optimistic score is haunting and nuanced, wrenching and enchanting. One suspects the tumultuous presence of messy, raw, genuine truth when this show grabs us by the scruff, and has the audacity to present no easy answers, yet has the chutzpah to hope in the face of despair. Rarely have I seen such a trenchant, fearless and vivid tragedy, with its sybaritic, defiant choreography, thank you, Ronald K. Brown, and sumptuous, poignant intonations, thank you, Nathaniel Stampley and Alicia Hall Moran, et al. Rarely have I felt so completely overcome.
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A few months ago I had the opportunity to try out a rear-wheel-drive 2014 Dodge Durango Rallye edition on the smooth, level and dry streets in and around Scottsdale, AZ.
I found a lot to like about the sport-utility vehicle, including its drivability and price, and decided that it might make a suitable family vehicle for anyone who doesn't live in an area that is regularly buried in snow throughout the winter.
I doubt that I had many believers in the New York area because winter 2013-2014 has come to be known by many as "the winter from hell." Nevertheless, I still contend that the rear-wheel-drive SUV, suitably equipped with winter tires, could be viable in normal Manhattan-area winters.
Anyway, let's put all of that aside for now and take a look at a second 2014 Durango, a more luxurious, all-wheel-drive Limited version, which may be better suited for snow-belt drivers who will use their vehicles daily.
Like the previously tested, rear-wheel-drive Durango Rallye, the Limited has available seating for up to seven. However, there was room for only six in the test car, which had optional second-row captain's chairs ($895) and second-row console with armrest and storage ($300).
The available cargo volume ranges from 17.4 cubic feet with all seatbacks in the upright position to 84.5 cubic feet with the second- and third-row seatbacks folded into the floor.
A muscular 360-horsepower V-8 is optional on the Limited, but the test car featured the same powerplant as the Rallye edition --- a V-6 engine that generates 290 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque.
It's quite smooth, sufficiently powerful and reasonably fuel efficient for a 2 ½-ton vehicle. In a week of mostly highway driving, I averaged about 22 mpg. The EPA estimates the Limited will get 17 mpg in the city and 24 on the highway. Vacationers with boats will want to know it can tow up to 6,200 pounds.
Other than the light-duty all-wheel-drive system, which is fine for winter weather but not so capable on rugged off-road trails, the big difference between the two vehicles is the level of luxury --- and the price.
The Rallye topped out at $34,480. The Limited starts at $38,395 and balloons to $47,165 with a full complement of options.
Standard equipment includes leather upholstery, UConnect system with 8.4-inch touch screen, heated first-and-second-row seats, heated steering wheel, back-up camera, rear parking assist, 8-way power driver's seat and 6-way power front passenger seat.
The extensive range of options includes a Customer Preferred Package ($2,395) that adds 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, power sunroof, navigation system, power liftgate, and upgraded Uconnect and sound systems.
The rear DVD entertainment center costs $1,395, the trailer-towing package adds $995 and the Safety, Security and Convenience Group --- which includes Bi-Xenon headlights, automatic headlight leveling, blind-spot and cross-path protection and rain-sensing windshield wipers --- adds another $1,195.
With an extensive range of choices, Dodge offers a Durango which it hopes will meet the needs of families across a broad spectrum. The Limited edition is for those who want to combine practicality with s long list of comfort and convenience features.


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Man-Food Watch™ is a series of recipes for armchair tailgaters who want to raise their game when it comes TV sports and eating. Impress the guys with food that's hearty, flavorful, easy to make and usually inexpensive.
Although not much about the hamburger suggests the sunny shores of the Mediterranean, much about Greater Jacksonville does.
Accordingly, there should be a local take on the hamburger that reflects our love of burgers and our Mediterranean flair.
Welcome to National Hamburger Month.
The hamburger, an American art form
Named for Hamburg, Germany, from whence many folk immigrated to America, the hamburger sandwich was actually first created in 1900 in the United States in by Louis Lassen, owner of Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Conn.
Crude in early iterations, early burgers were just slapped between two slices of bread.
Not real sexy, no.
Now there are any number of ways to dress up a burger.
So what makes food Meditteranean?
The heart of the Meditteranean diet is fresh fruits and vegetables to accompany meats and cheeses, and some of the best produce in Florida is just now coming into season.
Dark leafy greens like spinach and basil make a nice change for plain old lettuce, just as red onions add something extra that white and yellow onions just don't have.
Of course, there's fresh garlic and sea salt.
Need a break from mayo?
Try some hummus instead. Made from chick peas, sesame, lemon and garlic, hummus is a zesty, high-protein alternative that's easy to make at home.
And roma tomatoes, also called plum tomatoes, add tooth and flavor to even the most basic burger.
GR8RJax™ Cheeseburgers
So if forced to shake up your burger routine and go Meditteranean, what would you do?
Here's Your Examiner's take on the humble cheeseburger:
- Equal parts ground fresh lamb, fresh pork and beef
- 1 egg
- 1 lb. gorgonzola cheese
- Sweet red Italian onion, some minced, some sliced
- Garlic, minced
- Extra virgin olive olive
- Sea salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- Paprika
- Lemon juice, fresh
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Spinach, basil and/or romaine lettuce, fresh and shredded
- Roma tomatoes, sliced
Cooking Instructions
- In a metal bowl, mix together ground meat, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and paprika to taste and about a teaspoon of olive oil and lemon juice per pound. Set aside.
- In a skillet, heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil and sauté minced onion, garlic for 3-5 minutes, then set aside. (For an even more intense flavor, leave the onion and garlic raw.)
- Crack the egg in a cup or sauce and scramble with a fork.
- Use your fist to make a dent in the meat, then pour in the egg and work it through the meat very thoroughly.
- Add the sautéed vegetables and work through the meat again.
- Divide meat evenly into balls.
- Use your thumb to make a hole in one of the balls, spoon in gorgonzola, then plug the hole with meat and very gently make your hamburger patty.
- Once you've made all your patties, you can either grill or pan fry the burgers to your taste.
Be very careful to let the patties cool a bit before you eat. The cheese inside is very, very hot.
For a change of pace, serve your Mediterranean burgers on crostini instead of plain old hamburger rolls.
Garnish with fresh spinach and basil, sliced onion, mayo and a mild mustard like Grey Poupon® Dijon mustard.
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There was a time when it was considered entirely inappropriate for money, illness or sex to be discussed in polite society. Indeed, any assertion of individuality or tendencies towards self-expression were seen as 'unfortunate' and were ruthlessly suppressed by a rigorous and disciplined educational system.
Today, personal revelations are the very stuff of celebrity and reality tv culture, and self-expression is seen as a fundamental human right. Undoubtedly, some of this new freedom is a natural reaction against a rigid and formal society, although many traditionalists feel that the cult of self-expression has swung too far.
Nevertheless, reticence is still an undeniable British quality. It is manifest in a firm sense of individual privacy, and a feeling that it is intrusive to ask personal questions. While in many countries, detailed interrogation about family, children, educational qualifications and personal wealth is the norm, many Britons will recoil from such honest scrutiny. If they are curious about someone else, they are prone to ask oblique questions or to try and establish credentials by roundabout means.


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By tonight, the winds should relax, and between 6pm and 8pm temperatures will fall to the mid to upper 40s. Trick or treating times will be dry, but a sweatshirt might be needed under costumes. Don't forget to "fall back" one hour when you hit the sack tonight. Daylight Saving Time comes to an end early Sunday morning.
Sunday, more sunshine is on tap, and highs will reach the mid 50s. If you're tailgating before the Colts game, you'll be facing a cold start in the 30!


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Mark R. Holland was elected April 2, 2013 as the 28th Mayor of the City of Kansas City, Kansas and the 3rdMayor/CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas (UG).He is currently serving his first four-year term.His career began with the UG as a member of the Board of Commissioners, elected At-Large District 1 in 2007 and re-elected in 2011.
Born in 1969 at Bethany Hospital, Mark is a fourth generation Wyandotte Countian and a third generation United Methodist Clergy in KCK. With his father a pastor and his mother a school teacher, Mark grew up with strong faith and educational values as well as a deep commitment to community. He has served as the Senior Pastor at Trinity Community Church, a United Methodist Congregation in Kansas City, Kansas since 1999. Mark has a passion for his family, church, and improving the quality of life of all residents in Wyandotte County.
Mark is a graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas Texas where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy in 1991. He was ordained in the United Methodist Church in 1994. In 1997, he graduated from Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado where he received his Masters of Divinity. He also attended Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri where he received a Doctor of Ministry degree in 2009.
Mark has been active in a variety of leadership roles in the community:
2011 to 2013 Chairperson of the UG Standing Committee: Economic Development
2010 to 2013 Chairperson of the Healthy Communities Wyandotte Infrastructure
2011 to 2013 President of the Wyandotte County Parks Foundation
2010 to 2013 Doctoral Advisory Board, Saint Paul School of Theology
2010 to 2012 KCK Community College Advancement Council
2007 to 2011 Chairperson of the UG Standing Committee: Public Works & Safety
2009 to 2011 UG Mayor Pro Tem
2003 to 2005 Board Member of Mount Carmel Redevelopment Corporation
1999 to 2004 KCK Police and Fire Chaplain
2001 to 2004 President of Wyandotte Interfaith Sponsoring Council
2002 to 2004 President of Normandy West Neighborhood Association
1999 to Present Member KCK Downtown Rotary Club
Honors and awards include 2009 Emanuel Cleaver II Community Service Award; 2007 Wyandotte West, Best of the West, "Best Clergy"; and 2005 Rotary International Paul Harris Award.
Mark is married to Julie Solomon and they have four children: Daniel, Gabriel, Luke, and Esther.


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Jan. 2, 2013
TUCSON, Ariz. -
Head coach Niya Butts and the Arizona women's basketball team will open the Pac-12 Conference season at Washington State on Friday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. PT. The Wildcats will then travel to the University of Washington to play on Sunday, Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. PT.
Arizona wrapped its non-conference slate with three-consecutive wins for an 8-3 record. In their most recent contest, the Wildcats defeated Longwood, 86-68. Senior guard Davellyn Whyte (Phoenix, Ariz.) scored a season-high 25 points, while juniors Kama Griffitts (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho), Erica Barnes (Sacramento, Calif.) and Carissa Crutchfield (Ft. Gibson, Okla.) added 21, 12 and 10 points, respectively.
Crutchfield also added a season-high eight assists and senior Cheshi Poston led the team in rebounding with 11.
Washington State opens its Pac-12 season with a 4-7 non-conference record, including a 4-0 mark at home and win over No. 19 Ohio State. Senior Carly Noyes stands as the Pac-12's active leader in career blocks with 137, while freshman Lia Galdeira leads the team in scoring at 14.5 ppg.
As a team, the Cougar defense is holding opponents to 57.0 ppg and 32.2 percent shooting in four home games this season.
In 2012, Arizona fell to Washington State in Pullman, Wash., but defeated the Cougars 90-51 in Tucson. All-time, the Wildcats lead the series, 32-22 since 1987.
Before hosting Arizona State on Friday, Washington holds an 8-3 record, including a 4-1 mark at home. Sophomore Jazmine Davis leads the team in scoring at 19.5 ppg, while sophomore Aminah Williams leads the Huskies in rebounding with 11.4 rpg.
In 2012, Arizona fell to Washington in both contests and the Huskies lead the all-time series, 35-20.
Sunday's game at Washington can be seen on the Pac-12 Network. Both games will be streamed live at no cost at http://pac-12.com/ScheduleResults.aspx#sportId=7 and broadcast live on KTUC AM 1400. The broadcast will start 15 minutes prior to tip-off for the pregame show, with Derrick Palmer (play-by-play) and Lisa Salgado (color) calling the action.
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July 24, 1999
Winnipeg, Canada - Brazil's quick counter-attack and swarming defense stifled the U.S. women during an 8-6 victory Saturday during preliminary play at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada. Though Team USA had a significant size and experience advantage, Brazil was able to keep the U.S. defense off balance with 3-on-2 breakaways and darting runs up the middle leading to point-blank goals.
"It was a really poor effort, physically, mentally and emotionally," UCLA and USA coach Guy Baker said. "We came out and scored the first goal, and I thought we'd go from there. You have to give Brazil credit, though. They never let our offense get control of the game."
Each touch of the ball by a U.S. player brought at least one Brazilian defender forward for a quick foul, stalling any attempt for fast ball movement and taking valuable seconds off the clock. Only after one such expulsion foul did the U.S. get on the board at the 4:43 mark in the first when UCLA's Coralie Simmons gave the U.S. a 1-0 lead with a bullet from the right wing.
From there, it was all Brazil. Three unanswered goals, two on soft lobs by Cristina Beer, put Brazil up 3-1, leading to margins of 5-2 and 7-4 with 6:25 remaining in the game.
The U.S. fought back late in the fourth with a press & steal defense, showing Brazil a new look by attacking at mid-pool. The new approach caught Brazil off guard, leading to two quick goals at 1:50 and 1:18 remaining. Heather Moody's steal led to a 2-on-1 breakaway and a point-blank goal by Rachel Scott to bring the U.S. within two at 7-5. Another steal by Simmons led to an expulsion foul on Brazil and a breakaway goal for Courtney Johnson of the U.S. with a minute remaining.
Two possessions later, Simmons's aggressive defense earned an untimely expulsion. The U.S. defense held tough for the 20 seconds, but as the team transitioned back to even strength, Brazil's Camila Pedrosa squeaked a shot past USA's Bernie Orwig to seal the victory.
"We were tested on offense. Most of the game, we were down by two goals," Baker said. "We didn't get into the flow of the game until the last five minutes. We could have put this one away then, but we got the call against us, they scored, and it was over."
Alisa von Hartitzsch led the U.S. with two goals, giving her four for the tourney and a team-high 57 percent efficiency rating. Team USA recorded 18 steals in the match, including five by Johnson, four for Simmons and three for Moody.
The United States has no time to rest. A rematch with World Cup victor Canada is on tap for 10:15 p.m. Sunday. The U.S. lost 6-4 to Canada in May's World Cup, giving Canada the automatic Olympic berth for the Americas. Canada defeated Cuba 15-4 Saturday.
"It'll be easy to get up for the game against Canada," Moody said. "It's such a rivalry. We beat them 6-5 in prelims at the World Cup, then lost to them in the final round. There's an element of revenge, and also we know they're playing at home, in front of a home crowd. We're definitely going to have to come in better prepared than we were today."
Scoring Summary Team 1 2 3 4 Total United States (blue) 1 2 1 2 6 Brazil (white) 2 3 1 2 8
Goals USA: von Hartitzsch 2, Simmons, Swail, Scott, Johnson. BRA: Beer 3, Pinciroli 2, Pedrosa 2, Secches.
GK Saves/Shots: USA: Orwig 6/14 BRA: Graner 7/13


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Judge Paul Pritchard's passions are not suitable for filming.
Editor's Note
Our review of The Passion Of Joan Of Arc: Criterion Collection, published November 10th, 1999, is also available.
The Charge
"In France, I am called Joan…in my village, I am called Jeanneton."
Opening Statement
I'll keep the history lesson brief. Born into a peasant family in eastern France in the year 1412, Joan of Arc went on to lead the French army for a time during the One Hundred Year's War against the English. Joan galvanized a demoralized French army, leading them to a pivotal victory at the siege of Orleans in 1429—aged just seventeen years old.
Joan's claims to be guided by God—and particularly her claims to have been visited by St. Michael—proved too troubling for some. When Joan was eventually captured by the English, she was put on trial for heresy, which would lead to her execution.
The years following Joan's death eventually led to a retrial, where, in 1456, Joan was declared innocent of the charges previously made against her. This in turn led to her being canonized in 1920.
Facts of the Case
Writer-director Carl Dreyer's The Passion of Joan of Arc focuses on the final days of Joan of Arc, as she stands trial for heresy before an English backed court.
The Evidence
Those familiar with Carl Dreyer's much celebrated 1928 silent masterpiece, The Passion of Joan of Arc, have reason to celebrate as it finally comes to Blu-ray thanks to UK distributor Eureka Entertainment. Not only is The Passion of Joan of Arc (Blu-ray) (Region B) presented in a glorious 1080p transfer (more on which later), but Eureka has done its utmost to ensure theirs is the definitive package. Available from the disc's menu is a choice of no less than three versions of the film. The first version on offer is the long-considered-lost original cut of the film. For over fifty years following the film's theatrical release in 1928, this cut of the film was thought to have perished, before it finally resurfaced in 1980 when it was found—in a Norwegian mental hospital, no less. If the promise of seeing this cut of the film in high definition was not enough, Eureka offers two viewing options for it: 24fps playback, or—in a move sure to please purists who believe it offers a more accurate reflection of how the film would have originally looked—20fps. Also included is the "Lo Duca" version, which for years was the only available cut of Dreyer's film. Utilizing alternative takes, and running a good 15 minutes shorter than Dreyer's cut, the "Lo Duca" version is often seen as a butchering of the The Passion of Joan of Arc, but its inclusion in this set still feels necessary.
The film itself can initially be a little disconcerting, as, excepting a few brief lines of text that offer a brief background on Joan, the events of the story are presented out of any sort of context. The Passion of Joan of Arc opens as Joan's trial is getting underway and progresses from there, meaning that the filmmakers are assuming the viewer is already fully clued into Joan's background already.
With its minimalist sets, The Passion of Joan of Arc is not interested in presenting a grand cinematic experience. Rather, with Dreyer utilizing close-ups of his cast for the vast majority of the film, this is a film that focuses on the emotions at play. To this end, Dreyer is heavily reliant on the performance of Renee Jeanne Falconetti, who plays the eponymous Joan. Falconetti's performance, captured almost exclusively in extreme close-up, is mesmerizing from the start. Falconetti's is a remarkably nuanced delivery, never once resorting to overacting. Understandably, considering this is a silent film, the actress is dependent on her mannerisms to convey her emotion, but in truth Falconetti's deeply expressive eyes tell us everything we need to know.
At 97 minutes, The Passion of Joan of Arc is at times an arduous experience, primarily due to the repetitious nature of the trial. However, this is understandable as it allows Dreyer to really hammer home the bias and unwavering contempt of the Church.
The film's final act focuses on Joan's execution, and for the first time we get a sense of what Joan meant to the people she fought for. Surprisingly graphic, Dreyer ensures Joan's execution is a harrowing, emotional experience that is not easily forgotten.
The 1.37:1/1080p transfer is nothing short of stunning. As is seen in the "Restoration Demonstration" featurette included on the Blu-ray, the print was in less than stellar shape when work began on the remastering. Yet now, thanks to what one assumes was a lengthy process, the film is shorn of much of the damage that plagued it. The image is remarkably sharp, and the amount of detail astounding. There are still occasional moments of softness or examples of damage to the print, but taking into account the film's age, I think we can agree such instances are forgivable. Both the 20fps and 24fps versions of the film feature the option of their own score. The 20fps version features a score from composer Mie Yanashita, while American musician Loren Connors provides a more unconventional piece for the 24fps version. Beyond the already mentioned restoration featurette (3 minutes), no extras are included on the disc. The retail copy of the Blu-ray (also available in a limited edition steelbook) will include an illustrated booklet, featuring rare archival imagery and a discussion on the film that includes Dreyer's own words.
Closing Statement
The lack of any real urgency in its pacing means The Passion of Joan of Arc won't be for everyone, but for those with a taste for emotionally charged cinema, Dreyer's film is essential.
The Verdict
Not guilty.
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Raised in the Colonies, Caroline Richmond's first significant act upon her return to England is to single-handedly come to the rescue of a dandy who has been set upon by thugs. She shoots two of the bandits while the injured gentleman whimpers and whines inside his carriage - he has been wounded in an anatomically delicate place, but grieves more over his ruined boots than the near loss of his (love) life!
From this, Caroline concludes that all English gentlemen are fops, and so is overwhelmed when Jered Benton, the Duke of Bradford, masculinity personified, arrives on the scene. Bradford is enthralled by the courageous and beautiful violet-eyed lady who, not certain whether he is friend or foe, threatens to shoot his horse if he doesn't drop his weapon! Completely obsessed by wanting Caroline, Bradford begins a campaign to win her, in spite of the fact that she is terrified of, and even angered by, his insistent pursuit. He wants her in his bed, and says so; she wants his love and trust, and says so. Therein lies the tale.
As the story unfolds, Caroline is reunited with the father she hasn't seen for years (who sent her to Boston at age four to protect her from danger). He, along with Caroline's friend Charity (in pursuit of a long-lost love), and Lord Milfordhurst, who is Jared's close friend, round out the cast. As is Garwood's way, these characters serve a definite purpose in terms of characterization and moving the story forward. Lord Milfordhurst acts as a common-sense buffer and go-between for our two lovers while helping Charity find and get her man gives Caroline the opportunity to engage in some problem solving.
Mainly, though, there is Caroline and Jared, and a plot to hurt her, which both brings them together, then threatens to tear them apart. This is not a typical Garwood romance in that the conflict is more internal than in her other romances. However, it is certainly not an "I hate you, now let's go to bed" romance either. Rather, the conflict comes from the inherently different perspectives from which men and women approach relationships and problem solving.
Caroline Richmond is more her own woman than many heroines I've read. While she is both beautiful and smart, she is also tenacious, gutsy, clever, naively honest, kind-hearted, and very loving. Although Caroline is overwhelmingly attracted to Bradford (and comes to realize she loves him), she won't settle for less than the best he can offer: marriage, love, trust. She doesn't understand why Bradford consistently distrusts her. Caroline has good instincts, too, as when she guides Charity into the arms of her own true love, who has been so terribly wounded as to have become a recluse. Caroline knows how to bring out the best in others. She helps them become stronger because she believes they can move mountains if only they use the right approach.
Jered Marcus Benton, the Duke of Bradford, is One Alpha Male - albeit, with a sense of humor about most things. He's handsome, intelligent, wealthy, bold, heroic, and as equally determined to get what he wants as is Caroline. A rakish hellion (and mostly ignored) younger son, Bradford never expected to inherit. So, when his father and elder brother are killed five years earlier, he is suddenly forced into responsibility and respectability. Bradford does not know the first thing about love - his parents had spent all their affections on the late heir. Toss in an early humiliation and betrayal perpetrated by those he trusted, and you have a wary man, unwilling to risk his heart, and who has the financial and physical power to make things happen any way he wants. The fact that his terse edicts may come from a sincere wish to do the right thing, is lost on Caroline; Bradford fails to understand that Caroline is capable of trust and wants to be involved in decisions that affect her life.
Caroline and her Duke are perfectly matched: strong-willed and smart, unbending and passionate, they epitomize male/female relationships in that they approach issues from totally divergent perspectives. She wants him to love her and to trust her; he feels love is really just lust, and that his orders should be followed without question (after all, he's a man and a duke, and she's just a woman). It's the charming and clever way in which Caroline brings Bradford around that makes the difference.
One aspect of the story did bother me. After an accident very nearly kills Caroline, Bradford determines he must end his relationship with Caroline in an effort to "protect" her, his reasoning being that if it appears he has lost interest, she will be safe. To make it appear more realistic, he doesn't even tell her why he's dropped her, and I didn't like that. It is a typical romance premise for the hero to leave the heroine in order to protect her, but I expect more from a Garwood hero!
This all reminded me of the "guys" who, after what you thought was a great date, said, "I'll call you," and you never heard from them again. All women have had this happen to them, or at least to their best friends or sisters. We never know why they don't call, they just don't and it's hurtful. Seeing this happen to Caroline, and how she had to cope with the confusion and pain, was too close to the real thing for me, and it made me mad at Bradford (well, temporarily - the man was just to hunky to ignore for long).
Luckily, Lord Milfordhurst intervenes, the result of which is one of the steamiest reunion scenes I've read, one which also includes a good deal of that trademark Garwood humor. To protect her, he will marry Caroline. When she says no, his plan to win her results in a scene which should be read more than once - once for the lust factor and once again (at least) for the laughter.
There's lots more to the book, but I don't want to give it away. Let me just say that Julie Garwood has hit dead-on, and with a fair amount of humor, some strategic differences between men and women. How Caroline assesses how she will deal with Bradford, and then how she goes about turning him slowly to her way of thinking, is funny and smart. She understands that "Jered" and "the Duke" are two different facets of the same man, and that she can love both of them. Julie Garwood's Caroline is the best we women have to offer: intelligence, inner strength, loyalty, courage, wit, charm, and humor. Read this book.
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SEATTLE - University of Washington athletic department officials announced limited availability for the 2013 Sarkisian Showcase at Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, Wash., June 8 and 9. Guests joining Steve and Stephanie Sarkisian will experience unique access to Husky legends and the football coaching staff in a relaxed environment.
"The Showcase is one of my favorite events of the year," Steve Sarkisian said. "It brings our coaching staff together with Husky greats and some of our most valued supporters in an intimate setting. The event is a lot of fun and helps us cultivate support which makes Husky football the best it can be."
The weekend opens with a spirited dinner and live auction on the evening of Sat., June 8, featuring exclusive Husky Football experiences only offered at the Sarkisian Showcase. Guests will interact with Husky legends and members of the coaching staff at each event, including being matched with a gridiron great at the golf tournament at Prospector Course on Sunday.
To register or learn more about the 2013 Sarkisian Showcase, visit GoHuskies.com/Events.


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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Tracy Wolff's edgy, emotional Extreme Risk series continues with the story of a lost soul and the fearless beauty who inspires him to take a flying leap back into life.
Ash Lewis has poured every last ounce of his blood, sweat, and tears into reaching the very top of the professional snowboarding world—until the unthinkable happens. After the biggest competition win of his career, Ash's mother and father are killed in a tragic accident. Unable to handle the idea of going back out on the snow to pursue the dream his parents shared with him, Ash feels that he has no choice but to walk away from snowboarding forever. Then he meets Tansy Hampton.
Wild, fun, and impulsive, Tansy has a different look and a new passion every week. As a cancer survivor who spent the past several years waiting to die, Tansy has a fresh perspective on life—even if she doesn't have a clue about what she actually wants to do with it. But she's determined to find out, and that means making the most of her time while she still can.
From the very beginning, their chemistry is intense. But while Ash can't stop chasing the ghosts of what can never be, Tansy stays firmly focused on the possibilities the world holds for her—and for them. She's already picked up the pieces of one shattered life. Now she's determined to help Ash do the same.
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My Thoughts:
Once again, Tracy Wolff has knocked it out of the ball park. I really like this series about snowboarders and the women they love. They are sharp, exciting, and oh-so-sexy. What more could you ask for in a book? And Ash Lewis is the perfect tortured hero, after losing his parents in an accident that nearly took his brother, too. There's a lot of guilt weighing on Ash's shoulders because his family was going to see him at a competition when the accident happened. As a result, Ash gives up the sport he loves to take care of his brother, but also out of fear. But then he meets Tansy and his life takes an incredible turn that the poor guy didn't see coming! Tansy is a spitfire and she gets things done, despite her own issues. She just makes things happen and when she goes up against Ash, he doesn't stand a chance. Add to that his friends conspiring against him to get him back in the game and that's all she wrote. This is a wonderful addition to the series and I hope there's more because I really love this group of characters!


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The unbridled enthusiasm continues unabated for Marvel Studios' film and television interpretations of their beloved and venerable comic book characters. The maverick studios now under the aegis of Walt Disney Studios has an incredible catalog that can be tapped for a number of decades and beyond. The carefully thought out roll out of characters in the Marvel universe will now be the template for other studios to emulate and perhaps reap some of the success that past Marvel titles such as Iron Man, The Avengers and now Captain America: The Winter Soldier have and continue to enjoy. Against this backdrop a fan favorite and much celebrated character's name had been uttered in the current movie about Captain America and that name was Stephen Strange who is better known as the Marvel Comics' Sorcerer Supreme, Dr. Strange.
Amid a raging swirl of speculation, rumors and most certainly Marvel Comics' sleight of hand comments about casting the surgeon turned mystical superhero, this Examiner.com columnist sat down with the talented and charismatic actor, Kevin Ryan to discuss his impressions of the character and perhaps possibly provide those in charge of casting the clearest choice for what may turn out to be the studio's most complicated and enigmatic superhero of the continued roll out of characters that have and still continue to enthrall readers the world over.
Actor, Kevin Ryan enthralled television viewers with his stunning scene stealing role of Detective Francis Maguire in Copper. His portrayal of the character both thrilled and sometimes revolted viewers, but there could be no doubt that those who watched the series were most certainly aware that they were witnessing a future superstar in the making. This interview marks the third time that this columnist has spoken to the amicable actor whose knowledge of comic book lore is impressive even by the standards of a life long reader such as this reporter. There could be no doubt the subject of Dr. Strange needed to be discussed because beyond his physical resemblance to the comic book character, Ryan's acting prowess and knowledge of the character is necessary to essay such a role that could quickly lose authenticity and credibility in the hands of a less seasoned actor.
Kevin Ryan quickly sizes up Dr. Stephen Strange as he begins the conversation and it is apparently evident that even the most obscure Dr. Strange reference has not escaped the actor's notice. Ryan begins, "what he does for a living as a doctor-he is already a good guy. It is an interesting thing for a superhero because anyone who is in a position-whether it is a doctor or just in a position to help people- they already have extraordinary abilities. If somebody is in the Olympics then they already have extraordinary abilities, but then when they are given those abilities on top of that, then they are also giving away a huge part of their lives!" Kevin continues, "it is an interesting role because of the powers, the magic and the mind tools that he is given. It was something definitely very different and seen in the Marvel Universe. It was one of the reasons why he was introduced in the 60's because they didn't have anyone to fill all of those corners."
The subject of a rarely seen television film that aired in 1978 was introduced in the conversation. Kevin Ryan recalls, "that was funny about the Peter Hooten version because I believe they made him a psychiatrist. I have my own views on why they did because it was to have the purity of the good guy and all. I think the original version is better because he is darker before he gets his powers." Ryan lets out a boisterous laugh and continues, "I seen that Hooten version years ago and I love it! They were trying to get into something with effects because the technology was so new then. I have always enjoyed seeing it and I have seen it multiple times!"
For readers who are questioning or wondering exactly who is Dr. Strange and what impact he may have on the Marvel movie universe need only to look at the beginning of the character's creation by then editor and writer, Stan Lee and artist, Steve Ditko. The comic book superhero sorcerer was introduced in issue number 110 of Strange Tales and it was immediate by artist Ditko's colorful and surrealistic imagery that this comic book was distinctly different in tone and intent from other Marvel titles. Many historians have argued that Steve Ditko's visuals during his three years as the artist on the Dr. Strange run of Strange Tales was akin to hallucinogenic drug induced "trips" and that led to the cult status of the title. Kevin Ryan offers his take on this issue. Kevin speaks, "it does seem to have that euphoric attribute to it. I can see why because there are certain things in books and films that are always compared to and people will state that well, you know the guy was obviously f****d up on LSD experiences! Is it? I don't know, but it is definitely very colorful." This columnist contemplates the idea of hinting at such experiences and visuals in a possible Marvel film and Ryan once again offers a very intriguing idea which underlines his impressive understanding of the character. Kevin states, "I think that it could be an interesting thing. Remember that he is a doctor and he has access to all of these things. It could be like Iron Man with his flaws with alcohol. You could touch on it that way. Doctors are well known to abuse the fact that they can readily get drugs, but we do want to keep him on the heroic side. But, they can toy with that." Ryan caps off his statement, "that is the thing with the superheroes that we love and enjoy watching. They have to have human attributes. You have to find something human in these guys for us to connect. We need to connect to the superhero's pain as something we experience and then watch them fight through it!"
Kevin Ryan's latest work will be seen in the N.B.C. television network series called Crossbones which is premiering in the month of May. The series is based on the book written by Colin Woodard entitled, The Republic of Pirates and dramatizes the life of the notorious pirate, Blackbeard. Kevin speaks, "I was brought in for a couple of episodes on Crossbones. It was a delight to work on because of the people surrounding the project. I am a big Neil Cross fan who is the creator of Luthor and different works that he has done in the U.K." Kevin continues, "I had in my head a specific tone that I wanted to go with this character. I was in a lucky position where on the producing side they gave my artistic freedom-completely! They left it to me and I created this really, really cool out of the box character and I believe it is the first Irish pirate that is on film or television."
Crossbones stars famed actor, John Malkovich as the titular character of Blackbeard. The almost legendary status of the actor must have been unnerving and Kevin Ryan addresses the experience of working with John Malkovich. Ryan comments, "John is a blast and a real sweetheart! He is intimidating at first because there is much hype around him and he is John Malkovich! He is this mysterious and almost religious figure in the industry. We got on great and we had commonalities with different books and materials. He is a very giving actor. When you work with these actors that are so experienced and have done so much work, it just reminds you to listen when you are working and it is such a dance with them. All you can do is just open up and take in from them because of the level of what they have gone through is far superior to anyone my age possibly can think about!"
During the course of the interview, Kevin was fast to demonstrate his well timed sense of wit as he addressed Dr. Strange and the ramifications of the character to the established films in the Marvel film universe. Kevin recalls an incident at the premiere for Thor: The Dark World. Ryan speaks, "I was sitting in my seat and there was this guy who was brushing into my feet because I was in the aisle seat. I was moving out of the way and then his ass was just coming into my face and then I look up and it was Stan Lee! I broke my glasses trying to move out of the way and then it was over."
Is Kevin Ryan the best choice to portray Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme? This columnist emphatically believe that he is eminently qualified to essay the role. Ryan demonstrates a keen and very intellectual understanding of who the character is and can be in a film that would essentially introduce a character that is unknown to the majority of mainstream film attendees. Dr. Strange is a rather distasteful and narcissistic character who experiences a tragedy that destroys his abilities as a neurosurgeon. It is that incident that transforms the character and past performances such as Ryan's tragic yet heroic Francis Maguire from the too quickly cancelled series, Copper will attest that he can walk a profound tightrope between hero and villain. His resembles the traditional appearance of Dr. Strange and there can be no doubt that his facial hair would put Robert Downey's to shame. Perhaps it is these parting words and a humorous challenge to the casting powers of Dr. Strange that may just clinch the role for him. Mr. Kevin Ryan has the final word! Kevin belts, "it would be incredible because being cast as Dr. Strange would open up the worlds of Marvel even more. I may even get Marvel tattooed on my left cheek!"


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Both NASA and the military investigated various reusable TSTO launch vehicle concepts during the early 1960s. In November 1962, the heads of the military and civilian future space transportation efforts signed an agreement to coordinate their hypersonic research vehivle programs. The U.S. Air Force initially was very interested in airbreathing HTHL SSTO aerospaceplanes -- General Dynamics and North American received $1.5-million contracts for preliminary USAF concept studies in June 1963 and the Department of Defense had spent some $46 million on advanced airbreathing vehicle research by FY 1963 -- but quickly concluded that scramjets and other propulsion systems were not yet sufficiently lightweight and efficient for single-stage vehicles.
Airbreathing propulsion and rocket propulsion on HTHL TSTO boosters, on the other hand, would be bigger since they require large wings and huge hydrogen fuel tanks and consequently have a higher dry mass which translates to higher cost. For these reasons, NASA preferred all-rocket TSTO boosters for its "Space Transporter" class of vehicle, since the required engines already had been developed for the Saturn program. The Space Transporter studies were based on the following specifications: (1) 10 passengers + crew of 2 with 3,000kg of cargo to LEO, (2) reduced payload into polar orbit, (3) maximum acceleration of three G, (4) 95% mission reliability and 99.9% probability of passenger survival, and (5) launch rate options of four, eight and sixteen per month over an operational period of 10 years.
In general, the 1960s RLV studies were focused on mission/technology requirements rather than detailed vehicle design. NASA's main priorities for the 1970s were large space stations and manned lunar & planetary missions; the reusable "space transporters" and post-Saturn heavy-lift rockets were simply regarded as necessary adjuncts to reduce the transportation cost. NASA initially regarded horizontally launched TSTOs as safer for passenger transport than vertically launched systems, since the launch G-loads are reduced and the abort characteristics are better than for VLs. However, the US Air Force had more flexibility with respect to G limits and was willing to consider both vertically and horizontally launched Aerospaceplanes.
Martin's "Astrorocket" would have been launched vertically because the designers felt the VL mode frees design from gross liftoff weight constraints (Martin regarded about 450t as the upper limit for a HTHL TSTO). The vertical takeoff mode would provide additional mission flexibility since no rocket powered horizontal launch sled would be required. The Astrorocket would have used storable propellants on both stages so consequently the liftoff weight was high: 1134t. The payload capability to a 555km orbit was only 2.27t and the crew of three astronauts could stay in orbit for up to two weeks. Both stages carry turbojets for powered landing and self-ferry between launch sites. The liftoff thrust would be 13,350KN and stage separation would occur at an altitude of 64km while the vehicle is travelling at 9600km/h.
in: 1985 dollars. Flyaway Unit Cost $: 36.000 million.
Stage Data - Martin Astrorocket
Status: Study 1962.
Gross mass: 1,133,786 kg (2,499,570 lb).
Height: 78.00 m (255.00 ft).
Diameter: 7.00 m (22.90 ft).
Thrust: 12,952.80 kN (2,911,905 lbf).


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MSI X370 Laptop in the Market
by Robertwan
MSI X370 Laptop in the Market
One of the leading laptop manufactures MSI has recently launched a brand new laptop whose name is MSI X370 laptop in the worldwide market. The MSI laptop is always up to the mark and most of the time; they satisfy the need of the professional people in the business and education. This is really a very stylish laptop as its exteriors are tremendous and mind blowing. It comes with Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium which is one of the best in the market for the laptops. This laptop of MSI is powered by AMD E-Series APU Processors.
This laptop is based on a Unique Ultra Surface Finishing. Therefore it has a stylish and gorgeous look. There is a great feature of Advanced Power Saving Technology. X370 notebook is equipped with DDR3 1066 MHz RAM and AMD Radeon HD 6310. It is powered by a 4/8-Cell Li-lon standard battery which is capable of giving long talk time.
There is a 1.3MP Webcam for face to face chatting through internet. The option of Mic-in/Speaker out is really superb in this laptop. Discrete-Class Graphics provide the best quality of the video in the laptop. There is A50M FCH Chipset for better performance.
MSI X370 Laptop Features & Specifications
Screen type : 13.4-inch LED-backlit display with 1366 x 768 pixels resolution
CPU : 1.6GHz E-350 dual core processor
OS : Windows 7 Home Premium or Basic operating system
Graphics : Radeon HD 6310
Memory : Up to 4GB of RAM
HDD : 320GB/500GB/640GB hard drive
Connectivity : Gigabit Ethernet LAN, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR & Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Ports : Two USB ports, D-Sub & HDMI
Camera : 1.3 megapixel webcam
Keyboard type : chiclet
Supports DirectX 11 API
Built-in Card reader
Stereo speakers (2x1W)
Battery backup : up to 10 hours
Dimensions: 324 x 227 x 22.8 mm
Weight : 1.4kg
The X370 comes with a 500GB hard drive and 4GB DDR3 of RAM as standard.
Both of these are good for most users and are a good deal considering the overall price of the laptop itself. The absence of an optical drive may annoy some people but in the day when portable hard drives and memory sticks are relatively cheap.
Price of MSI X370 Laptop has not been revealed yet by the company. The price of this laptop is expected to be declared within few days in some countries according to its availability in the market.
This laptop is based on a Unique Ultra Surface Finishing. Therefore it has a stylish and gorgeous look. There is a great feature of Advanced Power Saving Technology. X370 notebook is equipped with DDR3 1066 MHz RAM and AMD Radeon HD 6310.
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Without a doubt, the 17th Annual All Good Music Festival lived up to its name this year. Despite less than ideal weather, over 15,000 attendees happily raged all weekend long thanks to a musical lineup that made for a truly epic festival.
Furthur and Pretty Lights were highlights, drawing huge crowds and creating an electric environment.
Any festival with this much tie-dye and excellent smoke is not to be missed. HIGH TIMES can't wait for next year.
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BOSTON - National Geographic Fellow Barton Seaver spent a recent morning with chefs at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) helping bring attention to a newly launched sustainable seafood initiative aimed at supporting local fisheries and the medical center's sustainability efforts while delivering wellness to patients and staff.
Seaver worked with the chefs to create a special dish made entirely from locally sourced ingredients. The slow roasted striped bass from Ipswich, MA was served over stewed zucchini and summer squash with fresh herbs from Czajkowski Farm in Hadley, MA and topped with a local corn and tomato salsa. And according to many, including Lissa Kapust, LICSW, Social Work, it was delicious
"There was such an upbeat atmosphere in the cafeteria," said Kapust, "It makes me proud to learn about BIDMC's efforts and partnerships that support local fishermen and farming communities."
A celebrated chef and author based in Washington, DC, Seaver recently left the restaurant business to work with National Geographic, shifting his focus toward wellness and sustainability as it relates to food and community "When I talk about wellness, I'm talking about a true holistic approach to understanding that we are only as healthy as our communities," said Seaver.
As chance would have it, BIDMC Director of Food Services Nora Blake crossed paths with Seaver at the Healthy and Sustainable Food for Health and Community Care Workshop sponsored by Harvard University's Center for Health and the Global Environment. As she listened to Seaver passionately speak about the dangers of overfishing and ways to support fishing that ensures the viability of the industry and the ocean, she thought, "I bet I can help change the buying patterns and eating habits at BIDMC. I should talk to this guy."
So she called him up.
Seaver agreed to come back to Boston and meet with BIDMC's chefs. Blake organized a visit to the fish pier in Gloucester, MA and a tour of the Ipswich Shellfish Company, taking the chefs directly to the source to give them a better idea of how the seafood industry works and help them learn what kinds of sustainable fish might be available on a daily basis.
A few weeks later when Seaver returned to Boston, local sustainable seafood - clams, tilapia, bluefish - had already begun making a regular appearance on cafeteria menus at BIDMC. And, the entire Food Services staff was in the process of removing cod from the menu, switching over instead to the more sustainable option of haddock.
Before rolling up his sleeves to help serve the striped bass, Seaver spent the morning with the chefs talking recipes and buying strategies. "If you ever have a question, just call me," he said. "That's the kind of resource I want to be."
Blake and Seaver hope the initiative will gain momentum and that other colleagues in the Longwood medical area will join BIDMC, Harvard and Sodexo in supporting sustainable fishing.
"I love that we're bringing local fish to our patients and staff. This is the way food should be
," said BIDMC Executive Chef Akeisha Hayde. "Basically at the end of the day we want our customers to say, 'Wow this is great fish and I got it at a hospital cafeteria.' If we can do that while supporting our local fishermen, it makes me proud."
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My Peelland is a photobook of memories.
Memories of my highschool in Deurne, the Netherlands.
The Peelland College was in the same building for over 40 years, and in 2005 it moved to brand new location.
Just before the old building was changed into the Alfrink College, I wandered around and took photos of 'Traces Of Silence'.
The photos not only tell my story, but also the story of thousands of young people who were once a student here.
I'd like to share our memories with you.
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Results of municipal elections begin being reported
October 1, 2011
The Chairman of the Municipal Elections Committee, Jeddah Mayor Hani Abu Ras, announced the results of the primary nominations for municipal councils in seven constituencies in Jeddah today. He noted that the final formation of the Jeddah Municipal Council will be announced on October 16. The number of voters in Makkah Province exceeded 97,000; ballots were cast last Thursday to choose representatives from 344 candidates competing for 44 seats in 16 regional municipal councils.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Asir Committee for Municipal Elections, Ibrahim Mohammed Al-Khalil, also announced the candidates for the municipal councils in Asir Province during a press conference today. He reported that 82,000 voters in the region chose between 680 candidates.
Finally, the Riyadh Committee for Municipal Elections announced the winning candidates for municipal councils in seven constituencies in Riyadh, as well as the results for municipal councils associated with Riyadh Principality. The Committee Chairman, Riyadh Mayor Prince Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf Al-Muqrin, noted that the winning candidates in Afif Governorate and Bajadiyah Center will be announced on Monday.


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Resort Launches 'Free 4 Fall' Promotion - your choice of upgradeSonesta Resort Hilton Head Island rewards guests this season with its "Free 4 Fall"* package. The promotion allows guests to choose from one of the following four value upgrades:
- A view upgrade to the next available upgraded room view**
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- Breakfast for two one morning
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The "Free 4 Fall" package is available through Dec. 31, 2013.
When booking the package online, use the promotion code FREE4FALL. The free choice selection should be entered in the "comments" section of the reservation and the resort will add this on to the confirmed reservation.
For more information about the package, visit www.Sonesta.com/HiltonHead.
"Our Free 4 Fall package allows guests to enjoy an extra value this season while they're vacationing at our new resort," said Jay Wiendl, general manager of Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. "Whether it's golf, dining, an ocean view or cycling that you're interested in, our package has a reward for everyone."
Following a $30 million renovation, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is an all-new 340-room resort featuring a shaded pool and hot tub, as well as a zero entry-heated lagoon swimming pool and children's area. The resort includes a full-service spa, plus enhanced room views of the ocean. Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island has also partnered with the Heritage Collection to offer guests access to seven championship golf courses.
*Guests must stay a minimum of two nights at the resort
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The resort is located at 130 Shipyard Drive in Hilton Head Island, S.C. For more information about Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, visit www.Sonesta.com/HiltonHeadIsland.
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is a AAA approved Four Diamond resort offering 340 guestrooms and suites overlooking lushly landscaped semitropical gardens, with spectacular beach and lagoon-style swimming pool. Its first-class amenities include several dining options, health spa, fitness center and lap pool. The resort also features 22,500 square feet of meeting and event space, including a beachfront Pavilion and a 24-hour business center. Complimentary transportation is provided to and from the world-class golf and tennis offerings available within Hilton Head's Shipyard complex. The resort is situated 45 miles from Savannah, GA, and seven miles from Hilton Head Island airport, in an area surrounded by outdoor recreation, shopping and fine dining.
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