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Running Time: 83
Director: Rob Spallone
Company: Pure Filth Productions
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Cast: Lucky Starr (I), Dwayne Cumminz, Pebbles, Alayah Sashu, Bishop, Lola Lane, Lady Armani
Critical Rating: AA 1/2
Genre: All-Sex
Clunky body positioning, dicks flopping out, faces that looked ready to vomit whilst giving head - and that was just in the first scene. We still had washed out lighting and more lackluster anal fucking to look forward to. And it all was captured by director Rob Spallone's jerky, never-stationary swooping camera moves.
We do have to hand it to the major flopping huge breasts of opener Lucky Starr; despite her grimacing b.j., she does work her tits well. And Alayah Sashu is the only one who could take a decent cock down her throat, working it well before swallowing it down. Unfortunately, all the fucking came off as too casual with no energy, or accompanied by a lot of pensive yelling. The DVD package mentions a behind the scenes featurette that was not to be found on the DVD.


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DEAR DR. GOTT: I was wondering if you could help answer a problem I have been having. For about the past year, at least four times a week I will wake during the middle of the night with my fingers feeling very swollen and stiff. I don't believe they are actually swollen but they are so stiff I can hardly close a fist.
When I get up in the morning they are not abnormally stiff any more. I do have a slight case of psoriatic arthritis but I always believed that when we slept our bodies healed themselves. Is there anything I can do to prevent this and is it something I should see my doctor about?
DEAR READER: As a general rule, I feel strongly that each person knows his or her body, its limitations and its strong points. If something is out of the ordinary and there could be an underlying cause, a trip to the doctor is appropriate. The visit may be for nothing and I am not attempting to turn every reader into a hypochondriac; however, there are instances when the act will pay off. Let me give you a for instance:
A middle-aged man I know presented in his doctor's office because of a cold he couldn't seem to shake. The doctor listened to his lungs, drew some blood and then asked if anything else was going on. The patient replied he had a nagging headache he believed to be part of the "cold". Further inquiry from his doctor found the man never suffered from headaches in the past but did fall on the ice, hitting his head a couple of weeks prior. Bells rang, whistles blew, a red flag went up and an immediate CT scan was ordered at our local hospital. The result – a subdural hematoma that may never have been discovered if the doctor hadn't taken the time to get to the bottom of the cold issue! What appears so simple may not be! Enough said.
Swelling occurs when excess fluids become trapped in tissue and swollen hands or feet can occur because of variety of reasons – from idiopathic edema to kidney disorders. Some women suffer from idiopathic edema during a portion of their menstrual cycle. This condition's cause remains unknown but it occurs primarily in premenopausal women who do not have any evidence of liver, kidney or heart disease.
You admit to psoriatic arthritis, a form of chronic inflammatory arthritis. Psoriasis can occur at any age but is typically diagnosed in individuals between the ages of 15 and 35. In a portion of these individuals, psoriatic arthritis may appear about 10 years later, causing joint pain, swelling, limited range of motion, morning stiffness, and more. It affects the hands, feet and spine. Are you on any medication that could cause the swelling? Speak with your prescribing physician and if so, ask for another drug in the same class without the unwanted side effect. Do you have fibromyalgia that presents with joint stiffness, tingling, numbness, and pain? Do you have carpal tunnel syndrome or use your hands extensively during the day, such as doing typing? Could you be hyperflexing your wrists during sleep?
Do you add salt to your food while cooking or sprinkle some on your prepared food once it is on your plate? Do you regularly eat salty foods or snacks? If so, you might want to discontinue the habit to determine if any change is noted. On the flip side of this, swollen fingers and hands could be a sign of hyponatremia, too low a level of sodium in the body that could be the result of drinking too much water during extreme exercise or too little salt in the diet (although you would also experience other signs and symptoms on top of the stiff, swollen-feeling fingers. We abuse our bodies every day yet for the most part, they are delicately balanced and perform well for the long haul.
I recommend you keep a journal. Make a list of the foods you eat and what you drink. Review it at the end of the week. Compare what you have consumed with your middle of the night awakenings. Then make an appointment with your doctor. Advise him or her of any supplements or herbs you are taking. You owe it to yourself to get to the bottom of the issue. With your physician's guidance, it will happen.
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… kids come over just because they want junk food (I used to be famous that way), and freak out when I tell them I don't really have any around (can anyone say "fat-free, sugar-free instant pudding" three times really fast?)
… when a big ole cup of Crystal Lite Raspberry Lemonade on ice does the trick for me as well as an amaretto sour used to.
… I'm not hitting some sort of Mexican joint (or quasi-Mexican joint, such as Taco Bueno) weekly.
… instead of pigging in tons of shrimp on SuperBowl Sunday, I COUNTED how many I could have and stuck with it.
… I have the energy to do a little housework.
How would people know something was wrong with YOU (e.g., you'd start doing Yoga, you'd actually get a job, whatever)??? Leave me a comment!
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I cook a Thanksgiving / Christmas meal.
I dust.
I don't complain when cleaning the bath tub.
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I tell my daughter she can't bake for awhile cause I am too tempted.
I tell everyone not to get me chocolate for Valentine's Day.
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In today's high paced world, we have to start incorporating betting exercises in our workouts at home. We have to make every minute that we are working out count.
If you are like most people, then you make up excuses that you don't have time to workout, you are too lazy to spend any time on workouts. Whatever time you are left with, you just want to relax, watch TV or listen to music. Here are a few excesses that may just be a solution for you. These can be done while listening to music or during t.v. commercials.
Here are a few exercises that you can ad to your workouts at home.
Place the body in a face down and lift the body on both the palms and feet keeping the body straight. Take the chest toward the floor while exhaling and push up with the power of the arm and chest muscles while inhaling. If floor push ups are to difficult for you, start off with standing push ups with you hand on the wall, then pushing yourself back. Repeat at least 8 – 10 times, increase the number of repetitions as the exercise gets easier .Push ups effect your chest and arms the most . To effect your chest the most do push ups with your arms placed wide apart.
Stand with legs shoulder width apart and feet pointed forward. Sit down and stand up make sure that the knees don't lock. Don't move too far forward, try to keep your neck in line with you spine. Repeat this 20-25 times depending on the comfort level too start with and then increase the no of repetitions as you get used too the exercise. Squat is the best exercise for complete leg fitness. It can do wonders to your thighs hips and butts. For better results squats may be done with weights.
Biceps curls can be done while sitting on a chair or while standing. You need a pair of dumbells. Hold a dumbell in each hand. Lift the dumbells alternatively without bending your elbows. Repeat this atleast 10 times. As you get used to the exercise you can increase the weights or the number of repetitions. Biceps curls is an effective exercise to increase your arm size.
These are only a few of the many exercises that you can do at home. Just by mixing up a few exercises and changing your routine, you will start to notice more muscle mass, and a leaner healther looking physic.
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On Saturday, June 7, 2014, the Colorado Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) held their annual Party for Prevention. It was held at John Fielders' Colorado Art Gallery in Denver's Art District on Santa Fe Drive. John is a very generous supporter of the Colorado Chapter, has been able to host the event since 2012 and has donated a work of art each year.
There couldn't have been a better setting for this wonderful fundraising event. A string quartet in the background, wonderful art from several artists, to include John Fielder and conversation while enjoying an assortment of beer, wine, soda hors d'oeuvres and desserts.
As you entered the gallery there was a wonderful string quartet setting the tone for the night. The music helped guide you from one artist to the other and set a relaxing tone. As you wandered from each artists' collections there were silent auction tables with a variety of items from all types of experiences like Elway's, Pinot's Palette, Rock Bottom Brewery, Los Arcos Authentic Mexican Dining and Wishbone Family Restaurant to Hand & Stone Massages, a Ultimate Colorado Rockies package, "Train with Jeff," Segway Denver Tour for two and a Massage Envy Facial and several basket items like Starbucks, Tea/Coffee Drinkers Delight, Wine Lovers, and the Pasta, Wine and Kitchen Collection.
There were many opportunities to talk with some of the people directly affected by suicide, the organizations and individuals who volunteer or help the organization to achieve their goals each year. The night was not about one person or one part of the organization, but all of the people involved and the achievements the organization has made through their many avenues of approach to include walks, fundraisers, literature, research and much, much more.
Midway through the evening there was a presentation showing just how the organization has been so successful, spotlights on some of the individuals in the organization and other organizations who are vital to their success.
John was not able to attend the event but sent along some words which exemplify the work he does not only with the AFSP, but with others.
"Thank you for coming to my gallery tonight and supporting AFSP. I regret that I cannot not be with you. I am working on a new book to be published next year about the West's last major undammed river, the Yampa. As fresh water supplies diminish and demand increases, water gets removed from rivers leaving nature high and dry.
This book will promote that not happening to the Yampa.
My family and I lost a son and brother to suicide. I do not want that to happen to other families and that is why I support AFSP.
Please help Sheri & the AFSP CO Chapter raise the money needed to continue the work AFSP does so well, by paying a high price for the auction print and buying lots of Fielder books tonight.
I will donate 40% of books sale back to AFSP.
And have fun!"
John Fielder
John is one of the reason's the organization is so successful and will continue to be so.
After the presentation there was a live auction featuring John Fielders beautiful print "Rosey Paintbrush." After a few minutes of competitive bidding the print was finally sold to Vicki Piers.
After the live auction the many silent auctions drew to a close and the evening slowly ended. There were over 100 in attendance for the evening and the organization was able to raise $7,000 to help them with their goals for 2014. I would also like to mention; of the donations the organization receives over 82% of it goes toward support of research and programs and only 17.9% to management and fundraising.
Charity Navigator, who has become the nation's largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities has rated AFSP with a 4 out of 4 star rating which is an exceptional rating making AFSP one of the many charitable organizations exceeding industry standards and outperforming most charities in its cause category.
When you think of the charities you are going to donate to this year please keep the Colorado Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in mind and help create a "World Without Suicide."
I look forward to seeing everyone at the next Colorado Chapter of the AFSP event, especially at the Out of the Darkness Walk to Prevent Suicide which will take place at the Highland Ranch High School on September 6, 2014. Registration and Resource Fair open at 9 am and the walk starts at 10 am. For directions to Highlands Ranch High School click here.
There will also be walks in Fort Morgan on September 13, 2014 and one in Grand Junction on September 27, 2014.
For more information on the Out of the Darkness Community Walks please click here or visit: www.afsp.org/walk.
About the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
The AFSP is the leading not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education, and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide.
To learn more about the Colorado Chapter of the AFSP click here or visit: www.afsp.org/Colorado.
I you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1-800-273-talk.


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Growing up Faith based movies were not of quality, not of superb acting. Echo Light Studios changes the game in The Christmas Candle. This movie brings hope to life when hope is broken. The acting is Oscar quality, the screenwriters did an excellent job. Max Lucado once again gives back to the world with this story. It is a timeless Christmas Classic that should be shared with all of your friends family and co-workers. This is a film that I can proudly say my generation created~ a Holiday Classic! This movie is not corny or preachy it is perfect and gives you hope. I am impressed. I am sure others will be as well.
I love Holiday time and I love feel-good movies that it brings with it, I am such a sucker for Holiday films and never miss seeing them in the theaters. However, I was not crazy about this film, it was too Christian oriented for my taste and it did not appeal to me. The film was very sentimental which I usually enjoy, but it felt insincere and it was not handled with conviction. I thought that the direction by John Stephenson was very stiff and empty. The pacing of the film was off and the script was very flawed, however I did enjoy the acting and I thought that the actors did a great job. Overall, I recommend finding a better film to see over the holidays.
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The Maine Lobster Outlet Retail Store is located in the Maine Lobster Outlet building at 360 Route 1 in York, Maine. We are open daily between core hours of 8 am to 5 pm (closing at 4 pm on Sundays.)
Here you will find a unique market specializing in live lobsters, fresh lobster meat, lobsters cooked to go, our terrific jumbo lobster rolls, the world's best clam chowder and a variety of other prepared food products as well as selected wines and micro brews.
But wait, there's more! In our retail store you will find a selection of unique Maine related books and gifts–including some from York based author and illustrator Jeannie Brett!
Visit us when you're in York. Call ahead to place an order for some cooked lobsters.
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Aldon Smith and Ahmad Brooks have been impressive outside linebackers for the last three seasons, but the position is not settled all the way. Even though the 49ers have taken outside linebackers in the last three drafts, any team can never have enough pass rushers on their roster.
Smith has also been dealing with legal troubles where his longterm future is still uncertain. The 49ers and fans alike expect some type of suspension to begin the 2014 season.
The 49ers won five consecutive games without Smith before he returned in Week 10. They rotated both Dan Skuta and Corey Lemonier as the OLB to play on the opposite side of Brooks in that span. From a pass rushing standpoint, both players only combined for one sack in 2014 while Smith had 8.5 sacks.
Finishing the depth chart is LB Darius Fleming, who was drafted as an OLB and has been learning both linebacker positions. He has missed both the 2012 and 2013 seasons with a torn ACL in back to back years.
Demarcus Lawrence (Boise State) 6-3, 251 pounds: While Lawrence is listed as a DE, the position he played in college, he has a similar mold to Lemonier where he should transition to playing OLB at the NFL level. He's an explosive pass rushing specialist who was brought in for a visit in Santa Clara. Lawrence is projected to be a first or second round pick.
Aaron Lynch (South Florida) 6-4, 249 pounds: Like Lawrence, Lynch was a DE in college, but would better fit the bill as an outside linebacker in the NFL. His stock lowered after a poor pro day, but he was the second potential OLB who came in for a visit with the 49ers. He is an athletic player who lacks the size of a defensive lineman, but could be a solid pass rusher. Lynch is projected to be a late-round draft pick.
Jeremiah Attaochu (Georgia Tech) 6-3, 252 pounds: Attaochu has impressive speed for an OLB and possesses strong awareness on the field. He needs to hit the weight room, but he would be the most experienced outside linebacker of this group. Attaochu is projected to be a second or third-round draft pick.
Marcus Smith (Louisville) 6-3, 251 pounds: Smith would bring immediate competition for Lemonier and Skuta with his pass rushing abililtes. He would need to convert to OLB after playing on the defensive line in college, but he has impressive agility. Smith is projected to be a mid-round draft pick.
Trent Murphy (Stanford) 6-5, 250 pounds: Murphy has a high football IQ knowledge of the game with strong instincts. He lacks the strength and would need to hit the weight room, but could develop into a starting LB in the future. The Stanford LB played under Jim Harbaugh for two seasons with 2009 being his redshirt year. The 49ers still have yet to draft a Stanford player in the Jim Harbaugh era. Murphy is projected to be a second or third round draft pick.
Kyle Van Noy (BYU) 6-3, 243 pounds: Van Noy would be a part-time pass rusher in third down situations. He's a quick linebacker who has the athleticism to impress in the NFL, but would need to work on his instincts. Van Noy is projected to be a third or fourth-round draft pick.
Nate Askew (Texas A&M) 6-3, 241 pounds: Askew had some impressive Pro Day numbers (4.5 second 40-yard dash, 38-inch vertical leap) and could be intriguing with that athleticism. He lacks experience with only one year as a starting OLB in his football career as he was a converted WR. Askew is projected to be a late-round draft pick.
49ers 2014 Draft Picks:
1. First round: Own pick, No. 30 overall
2. Second round: Kansas City Chiefs pick acquired for Alex Smith, No. 56 overall
3. Second round: Own pick, No. 61 overall
4. Third round: Titans pick acquired for a second round pick in a 2013 draft day trade, No. 77 overall
5. Third round: Own pick, No. 94 overall
6. Third round: Compensatory, No. 100 overall
7. Fourth round: Own pick, No. 129 overall
8. Fifth round: Own pick, No. 170 overall
9. Seventh round: Saints pick acquired for Parys Haralson, No. 242 overall
10. Seventh round: Panthers pick acquired for Colin Jones in 2012, No. 243 overall
11. Seventh round: Own pick, No. 245 overall
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Scrabble word: DOOM
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Definitions of DOOM in dictionaries:
- noun - an unpleasant or disastrous destiny
- verb - decree or designate beforehand
- verb - pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
- verb - make certain of the failure or destruction of
- A decision or judgment, especially an official condemnation to a severe penalty.
- Fate, especially a tragic or ruinous one.
- Inevitable destruction or ruin.
- Judgment Day.
- A statute or ordinance, especially one in force in Anglo-Saxon England.
- To condemn to ruination or death.
- To destine to an unhappy end.
- verb - to destine to an unhappy fate
There are 4 letters in DOOM: D M O O
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September 2009
This Is Why I Don't Like Math
I contemplated doing a lengthy piece tonight about how the Twins are done and how it finally came to this point. With the Tigers' magic number down to 2 to clinch the AL Central, things sure are looking grim for our boys.
However, if there's one thing I've learned over the past few years, it has been to never give up on the Twins. They seem to play their best with their backs up against the wall, and I'm hoping that proves true tomorrow as well.
Here's the way I look at it: A loss tomorrow and the whole ball of wax is gone, that much is mathematical. However, a win would actually swing some momentum back in our favor a little bit. Would we be in great position? No. But at least Detroit would have to beat the likes of Jake Peavy, Freddy Garcia, and John Danks, while we would get Zack Grienke on our turf and than not much else from the Royals.
So, I'm not giving up yet. Two seasons of Twins late-season heroics ('06, '08) are on my side. Let's see what tomorrow brings.
Preview (82-76, 2nd, 3.0 GB DET): Scott Baker (14-9, 4.48) vs. Nate Robertson (2-2, 5.56).
And Here…We…Go!
Well folks, it all comes down to this. Four games that will likely determine the course of the 2009 American League Central division. The Tigers are playing like they have all season (up and down, just waiting for someone to pass them), while the Twins are on fire when not facing Mr. Grienke and his practically unhittable stuff (just ask Jason Kubel). Of course, the great equalizer is Comerica Park, where the Tigers have played even better than the Twins have at the Dome this season.
This is what September baseball is all about!
Preview (81-74, 2nd, 2.0 GB DET): Nick Blackburn (11-11, 4.18) vs. Rick Porcello (14-9, 4.14).
On another note, Ozzie The Nut is at it again.
http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/mlb/clubhouse?team=chw (Click on Ozzie Rips White Sox)
These kind of rants… are exactly why I hate this guy so much. If I were a player (even one that might very well be in the doldrums), I would be personally offended by that type of language and the kinds of names he calls people. I wonder how the truly professional Sox like Konerko, Dye, and the now-departed Thome feel about that kind of bull crap?
Holding Serve
Well, the Twins managed to stick a fork in the White Sox for the second time this season, although this time I'm actually hoping they rise from that grave and put a beat-down on the Tigers this weekend.
It wasn't pretty last night, but the Twins hung on for the Pale Hose sweep at The Cell and kept themselves in the thick of the AL Central race.
Basically, after today, the AL Central race will be down to four teams: Kansas City, Chicago, Minnesota, and Chicago. Two are spoilers, while two are trying to reach the promised land. Here are the remaining schedules for both the Twins and Tigers:
DET: 1 @ CLE, 3 @ CWS, 4 vs. MN, 3 vs. CWS
MN: 3 @ KC, 4 @ DET, 3 vs. KC
You know, for a team that hasn't seriously competed for the division in quite awhile (the 2003 fade aside), the Royals have been in the thick of playoffs races almost every year. In 2006 they helped the Twins overtake the Tigers on the final day of the season, while last year they forced the Twins to play a 163rd game that we would eventually lose. It will be no different this year. Both Detroit and Minnesota are talented enough to beat the boys from Kauffman Stadium, but the question is who will feel the pressure the most?
If I had to guess, I will say that the Twins will come into the big Detroit series about the same as where we are right now…2.5 GB, give or take 0.5. That is, of course, unless KC plays spoiler again…
Preview (79-73, 2nd, 2.5 GB DET): Carl Pavano (12-11, 4.82) vs. Robinson Tejada (4-1, 2.94). Are you sure we can't just skip Pavano and pitch him twice in the Detroit series?! Maybe Rick Anderson can rig up a pair of glasses for him that turn the Royal batters into Tigers.
5 Alive
For much of this season, I had been rather disgusted (perhaps a bit strong…but not much) with the at-bats taken by one Michael Cuddyer. In fact, in terms of the dollars and cents of his long-term contract, he might just be one of the worst investments (factoring in injuries) that the Twins have made over the last few years (although the jury is still out on that verdict, obviously).
For now, though, the man known as Cuddy is carrying the Twins' offense on his back after Justin Morneau went done with his season-ending back issue. Whereas for most of the season Cuddy was giving away at-bat after at-bat by chasing the breaking balls that drop away from him from a right-handed pitcher, he is now locked in at the plate and hitting everything with force.
Tonight, Cuddyer was 3-4 with a single, double, and home run, keeping up his long-held tradition of blasting everything that White Sox starter John Danks throws in his general direction (Cuddy is hitting over .500 against Danks in his career).
Michael also had some help tonight and it was needed, as Jeff Manship struggled in the early goings and didn't make it past the third inning. Orlando Cabrera, Jason Kubel, and Matt Tolbert (yep, that's right) also contributed home runs in the contest, while Joe Mauer had a big RBI double that seemed to revitalize the team at the time.
Unfortunately, the Cleveland Indians left the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth (you would have scored them against us!) and fell 3-1 to the Tigers. However, the Injuns actually out-hit the Little Kitties, so it isn't as if Detroit has righted the ship.
One final thought: How in God's name is Jesse Crain 7-4 on the season?! Ponder THAT one for a while…
Preview (78-73, 2nd, 2.5 GB DET): Brian Duensing (4-1, 3.22) vs. Mark Buerhle (12-9, 3.84). In Duensing, we may have just found the antidote to Buerhle…another crafty lefty who does whatever it takes to get guys out.
Matchups, Matchups
With just twelve games remaining on the 2009 regular season schedule for the Minnesota Twins, we are right back in the thick of things in the AL Central division race. It seems like every pitcher in the starting rotation (while underachieving terribly at one point or another over the course of the season) now has their defined "role" in the remaining tilts:
-Blackie's job was to beat the White Sox, which he did with ease tonight. The Pale Hose (well, sans Thome at least) cannot solve Blackburn to save their lives.
-Carl Pavano was brought in to beat the Tigers, and he has done so succesfully so far (I'm sure he's lined up for another start against them next week).
-Then, it is just up to Scott Baker to dominate the Royals (a very important feat with the KC boys creaming everyone these days).
I guess you also have to include Brian Duensing, whose job it is to continue pitching well against whomever he is thrown against!
Notes: A scary moment for Denard Span tonight, as he got hit right in the back of the helmet…
The report on (aside from Joe Mauer) the guy I consider to be our team MVP this year came back good and he's officially listed as "day-to-day" (of course, as Bert Blyleven would say, "aren't we all"?). I'm sure he'll get the night off tomorrow (unless he's 100%) and then hopefully be back for Wednesday's contest.
Preview (77-73, 2nd, 2.5 GB DET): Jeff Manship (0-1, 5.31) vs. John Danks (12-9, 3.59).
Why Exactly Are We Moving Out Of Here Again?
Well folks, here we go again!! As common as .500 baseball has been for the Twins over the past two or three seasons, just as common has been incredibly inspired late-season play.
After taking the first game in this playoff-like Dome series against the Tigers last night thanks to the brilliant pitching of Brian Duensing, the Twins needed to keep the momentum going this afternoon and did so in spectacular fashion.
For the first seven innings, this game was the tightest of pitchers duels, with Carl Pavano's hex on the Tiger bats matching Justin Verlander's 99 mph heater. Both teams got a run early, and the Tigers scored again in the third to go up 2-1, a score that would hold until the bottom of the eighth inning.
Really, though, the momentum in this game began to shift in the top half of that inning. With Pavano out of the game after having pitched incredibly well, the ball was given to the ever-shaky Jesse Crain…who proceeded to get three quick outs on just eleven pitches (I probably should heap the credit on Crain tonight, as somewhere along the line I will be quick to jump all over him a bit later).
Of course, things didn't look all that bad for Verlander in that fateful eighth to begin with, as Punto struck out and Span hit one of his patented singles to land on first. Orlando Cabrera then lifted a lazy fly ball to left field that Don Kelly, who had been put into the game as a defensive substition just an inning previous, easily had measured…until he didn't, of course, and the ball dropped to put runners on second and third. With opposing teams only having to deal with those kind of Dome Balls for five more contests, the baseball gods must be getting their money's worth.
Joe Mauer was intentionally walked to load the bases, but Jason Kubel promptly doinked a single into left that scored both Span and Cabrera to give the Twins a lead. That was the end of the night for Verlander, but the firemen didn't do much better, as Brandon Lyon quickly served up a three-run jack to the suddenly red-hot Michael Cuddyer to give the Twins a 6-2 cushion, which would amount to the final score.
For the first time in quite awhile, I am seriously considering watching the Twins over the Vikings tomorrow afternoon. I usually award that time-slot to the footballers due to their once-a-week status, but there is just too much excitement emanating from the Metrodome right now to turn away! Since the Vikes start at noon and the Twins' opening pitch is 1:10, I'll at least have a bit of time to see how the Vikes game is going (maybe they'll be beating the Lions so badly it won't even be a decision!).
Preview (76-72, 2nd, 2.0 GB DET): Nate Robertson (1-2, 5.35) vs. Scott Baker (13-8, 4.35). Basically, this game could decide the season. A win pretty much evens things up, while a loss likely means that perfection will be needed down the stretch.
Little Big Man
After hearing (and digesting, if you will) the news that Justin Morneau will no longer be contributing for the remainder of the season due to some pretty serious back issues, it was clear that other players would have to step up in the big Canadian's abscence.
Well, Nick Punto made that quick impact tonight, collecting three hits and knocking in two runs as the Twins defeated the Indians 5-4. Despite jumping out to an early lead, the Twins found themselves down 3-1 to the Indians after Scott Baker's mini-meltdown in the fourth inning. However, in the bottom of that inning, Punto's RBI single brought the Twins to within one and later, after a solo homer from Orlando Cabrera tied it and a big hit from Brian Buscher put the Twins in the leader, Punto again singled to score the Busch-Man and give the Twins a much-needed insurance run, as Nathan struggled (solo shot, left tying run on second) to close the door in the ninth.
A great win that, what with Detroit again having their backsides handed to them by the Royals, pulls us one game closer.
Preview (73-72, 2nd, 4.5 GB DET): Aaron Laffey (7-5, 3.79) vs. Nick Blackburn (9-11, 4.39)
Keep Holding On
Shame on me for turning over to Monday Night Football. I'll be there for the duration tomorrow night. The Twins keep hanging in there.
Preview (72-72, 2nd, 5.5 GB DET): Fausto Carmona (3-10, 6.48) vs. Scott Baker (13-8, 4.33)
Where Were You?
Where was I? I was in tenth grade at Fergus Falls High School in Minnesota, out on the football field with the marching band practicing for the upcoming Homecoming Field Show. Upon entering my first hour class that day (American History, ironically enough), we watched some of the TV coverage of CNN. Mostly, I just remember being really confused (as were most people) as to what had happened. Looking back, we now know that Islamic terrorists were responsible for the terrible tragedies that day, but at the time it was just a horrifying mystery. At the next bell, I ended up in French class and saw the second tower fall into rubble, with that infamous radio antenna going straight down.
Please take a moment out of your busy schedule today to remember those who died on this day eight years ago, as well as those heroes who tried their best to clean up the mess.
This Is Why We're Not
Alright hip-hop fans, sing along (with a little bit of tweeking):
This is why we're not, not
This is why we're not, not
This is why
This is why
This is why we're not…
A playoff team.
Getting stymied by Brett Cecil for six innings and then laying an egg against the bullpen. Kudos to Span for continuing to knock the ball around, and Baker for stepping up into his ace mantra, but other than that it was just a waste of a baseball game (especially with Detroit losing).
Preview (70-70, 2nd, 5.5 GB DET): Clay Mortensen (0-2, 9.00) vs. Nick Blackburn (9-10, 4.16). Blackie has a losing record? What a pitching staff…


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The Omega and the Assassin
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- Author: Stephani Hecht
- Page: 111
- Word Count: 25032
- Publication Date: August 28, 2013
- Series: Wayne County Wolves #7
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Simon may be the best tracker out there, but somebody else is on his trail, and if he doesn't watch it, they may just catch him and not release him.
Raised to never trust any other shifters outside his inner circles, the last thing Simon wants to do is to work with a Wolf, much less an Omega.
Finn doesn't want to work with Simon any more than Simon wants to be with him. Not only does the assassin intimidate him, but Simon is nothing more than a jerk. But, despite all that, Finn finds himself growing attracted to Simon, which is crazy because he hates Simon.
Will Finn and Simon be able to put their differences aside to give love a chance?
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Chicago's Mount Salem offering of Endless is a gift that should be cherished by doom and metal purists with open arms.Think of a time in the early seventies, a time where Black Sabbath and their massive riffs crushed your very soul with every listen. Mount Salem have that classic sound, while keeping everything organic and not trying to replicate the past. Straight up powerful riffage, soulful, powerful vocals, and the power to jam their collective asses off.
Mount Salem came together, and each member left their respective comfort zones and picked up new instruments and responsibilities within the band.Endless starts off with the powerful Good Times with organ and nasty riffs in full effect, but also has that dead man walking, old west, and blues sound to it. The album moves seamlessly to each song, with a Sabbath/Pentagram vibe on Mescaline II. Clean beautiful vocals backed with the dirty doom riffs, and well mapped out drum and bass lines that keep the time in this doom march!
Overall I give Endless a 10 out of 10. 2014 is shaping up to be an excellent year for metal , and it is only two months old. When you have the chance to pick this masterpiece up, rush to get it however you get your music.Mount Salem have some pretty lengthy songs on Endless, and they all seem like they are a minute, leaving the listener wanting more. Mount Salem have a vintage sound, that will only get better as time passes. Mount Salem will have a place atop the American Doom Mountain for some time to come.
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2- The Tower
3- Lucid
4- Full Moon
5- Mescaline
6- Mescaline II
7- Hysteria
8- The End
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The Liberal Bee Jays haven't had many nights like this in the Jayhawk League this season. The Bee Jays built an 11-0 lead in route to an 11-6 victory over the Dodge City A's in front of packed crowd at Brent Gould Field. Chad Nack (2-2) pitched seven shutout innings striking out 12 and allowing just three hits.
The Bee Jays scored two in the first, one in the second, three in the fourth, and five in the fifth. Dodge City struggled all night with five errors qnd DC pitching walked seven hitters. Six of those walks would score.
Buffalo's Jon Mestas played his first game at Brent Gould Field since playing for Seward in 2011 and didn't disappoint. He was 3-5 with an RBI. Southern Arkansas's Brady Capshaw was 1-4 with three RBI's. Wichita State's Tanner Kirk 2-4 with an RBI. Southern Arkansas' Brady Capshaw was 1-4 with three RBI's.
The only blemish for the Bee Jay night was the fact that the bullpen allowed six runs in the eighth.
Liberal is 15-11 overall and 9-11 in the Jayhawk as Dodge City falls to 5-16 in the league.
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CFTV: Richardson more confident this spring
Matt Van Winkle
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Ames--- Sam Richardson was impressive last season.
How much has he improved since Iowa State's Liberty Bowl loss? What did the young quarterback learn about himself in his three games under center last season?
No. 12 had the spotlight after the Cyclones' first spring practice Monday. Check out what Sam had to say in this CFTV production.


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Telling See character.
Tercet A three-line stanza. See also stanza, triplet.
Terza rima An interlocking three-line rhyme scheme: aba, bcb, cdc, ded, and so on. Dante's The Divine Comedy, and Frost's "Acquainted with the Night" are written in terza rima. See also rhyme, tercet.
Theme The central meaning or dominant idea in a literary work. A theme provides a unifying point around which the plot, characters, setting, point of view, symbols, and other elements of a work are organized. It is important not to mistake the theme for the actual subject of the work; the theme refers to the abstract concept that is made concrete through the images, characterization, and action of the text. In nonfiction, however, the theme generally refers to the main topic of the discourse. For discussions of theme and an exercise, go to the VirtuaLit Interactive Fiction Tutorial.
Thesis The central idea of an essay. The thesis is a complete sentence (although sometimes it may require more than one sentence) that establishes the topic of the essay in clear, unambiguous language.
Tone The author's implicit attitude toward the reader or the people, places, and events in a work as revealed by the elements of the author's style. Tone may be characterized as serious or ironic, sad or happy, private or public, angry or affectionate, bitter or nostalgic, or any other attitudes and feelings that human beings experience. See also style. For discussions of tone and an exercise, go to the VirtuaLit Interactive Poetry Tutorial and the VirtuaLit Interactive Fiction Tutorial.
Tragedy A story that presents courageous individuals who confront powerful forces within or outside themselves with a dignity that reveals the breadth and depth of the human spirit in the face of failure, defeat, and even death. Tragedies recount an individual's downfall; they usually begin high and end low. Shakespeare is known for his tragedies, including Macbeth, King Lear, Othello, and Hamlet. The revenge tragedy is a well-established type of drama that can be traced back to Greek and Roman plays, particularly through the Roman playwright Seneca (c. 3 b.c.- a.d. 63). Revenge tragedies basically consist of a murder that has to be avenged by a relative of the victim. Typically, the victim's ghost appears to demand revenge, and invariably madness of some sort is worked into subsequent events, which ultimately end in the deaths of the murderer, the avenger, and a number of other characters. Shakespeare's Hamlet subscribes to the basic ingredients of revenge tragedy, but it also transcends these conventions because Hamlet contemplates not merely revenge but suicide and the meaning of life itself. A tragic flaw is an error or defect in the tragic hero that leads to his downfall, such as greed, pride, or ambition. This flaw may be a result of bad character, bad judgment, an inherited weakness, or any other defect of character. Tragic irony is a form of dramatic irony found in tragedies such as Oedipus the King, in which Oedipus ironically ends up hunting himself. See also comedy, drama.
Tragic flaw See tragedy.
Tragic irony See irony, tragedy.
Tragicomedy A type of drama that combines certain elements of both tragedy and comedy. The play's plot tends to be serious, leading to a terrible catastrophe, until an unexpected turn in events leads to a reversal of circumstance, and the story ends happily. Tragicomedy often employs a romantic, fast-moving plot dealing with love, jealousy, disguises, treachery, intrigue, and surprises, all moving toward a melodramatic resolution. Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice is a tragicomedy. See also comedy, drama, melodrama, tragedy.
Triplet A tercet in which all three lines rhyme. See also tercet.
Trochaic meter See foot.
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The Michigan Wolverines vs. Iowa Hawkeyes live stream and TV schedule NCAA Basketball game is scheduled to tip at 2:00 EST, and the Hawkeyes know they need this game if they want a shot at a Big Ten title. It won't be easy though vs. a Michigan team that has played well on the road this season.
According to a Sportline report on Feb. 8, the 10th-ranked Wolverines will go for a season sweep of the regular-season series against No. 17 Iowa in Iowa City.
"There's a lot of reason for them to have some edge," said Michigan coach John Beilein, whose team has won at Michigan State and Wisconsin this season. "There's a championship trophy waiting for whoever can be the best in this league. If you're going to do this, you have to go and beat some really good teams."
After losing up-and-coming stars Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr. to the NBA, many experts thought the Wolverines would fall back a step or two this season. Michigan may miss their two leaders from last season, but they have shown that they have the depth and talent to make another run at a NCAA title.
Both teams come into today's key match-up at 17-5, but Michigan is 9-1 in the Big Ten Conference, while the Hawkeyes are 6-3.
Michigan has had the better of Iowa lately, as the Wolverines won 75-67 back on Jan. 22 in Ann Arbor, and they have beaten Iowa three of the last five times they have met.
Las Vegas odds makers have Iowa as the favorite today at -5, with the over/under number set at 155. Just the fact that Iowa is the favorite (despite losing their last two home games to Michigan State and Ohio State) shows how tough it is to win on the road in the Big Ten Conference. Iowa is tough as nails at home and will give the Wolverines all they can handle today in Iowa City.
The game can be seen locally and nationwide on ESPN and streaming live on WatchESPN.
Suggested Links
- Thursday Night Football 2014: CBS joins NFL Network to split TNF broadcasts
- Seattle Seahawks parade live stream & TV viewing info for 2014 Super Bowl Champs
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Muscle Strain and Joint Pain - What to do?
Muscle strain is an injury that results to the damaged internal structure of the muscle. Muscle strains can cause internal bleeding or elongation of muscle fibers and this can be very painful. Joint pain on the other handle is caused by physical injury or age related illness. If you are suffering from either of the two, you should start rehabilitation immediately.
Why treat injured or sore muscles and joints?
Sore muscles and joints can be very painful besides affecting how we live our daily life and more so how we move about.
What is there to treat these conditions?
Muscle and Joint soreness is not a permanent problem. With the right products, you should not experience any muscle or joint soreness regardless of age.
Flexoplex Overview
Flexoplex is a highly regarded natural joint pain relief supplement that is formulated from all natural ingredients that are designed to reduce inflammation in damaged or aging joints. By reducing inflammation, Flexoplex promises to increase joint flexibility and at the same time reduce joint pain. Unlike other joint pain supplements, Flexoplex promises to not only offer temporary relief, but mitigate the long-term effects of inflammation.
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Aging comes with its own set of misfortunes. One misfortune of old age is stiffness and pain in your joints. Flexoplex promises you a unique formulation that works in four different ways to ensure your joint pain is gone forever and that your joints are back to their healthy self. When Flexoplex gets into your body, it prioritizes pain reduction before embarking on rebuilding and repairing damaged tissues. Flexoplex contains high concentrations of both Glucosamine and Chondroitin that are widely known to repair damaged joints. Flexoplex then releases hyaluronic acid that lubricates the joints ensuring they slide smoothly against each other.
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Rob Ford had a drunk escapade at a fast food restaurant this week. According to CNN on Jan. 22, Ford admits to drinking after a video of the mayor surfaces.
Clearly Toronto's mayor isn't sober enough to see he needs to order food to go with his alcoholic rant, not try-out for a terrible stand-up comedy bit. Viewer beware, he uses explicit words.
Apparently he has fooled his brother, Doug Ford, who says, he doesn't believe Rob has had a drink since last fall, and doesn't believe the video is current, according to The Toronto Sun.
The video appears to be from a fast food steak restaurant, according to Toronto CBC News. In the footage he rambles on about, "hiding" something, or someone. But his unconscious mind doesn't allow him to clearly complete sentences, the world may never know what he was trying to say about hiding, other than being bad at hiding his use of smoking crack cocaine, and drinking binges, while being mayor.
Ford's drunken video is so bad, gibberish translators might be in demand if Ford continues his impaired nights on the town. News reports are stating Ford's cursing is in Jamaican. Maybe it's time for Facebook to add Jamaican translation?
During a Toronto public hearing, Ford admitted to purchasing drugs within the last two years, but answered that he "absolutely" doesn't have addiction problems with alcohol or illicit drugs. Although some might disagree with Ford's public answers after these emerging videos of him, which suggest he might need to consider rehab instead of drunken gibberish videos.
At the end of the footage, Ford rambles on that he's a "straight-up guy," person, steak, or something. But the question remains, can he admit to substance abuse?


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When it rains in OC it often pours, at least as far as dance goes. This month is no exception, with The Hamburg Ballett opening tonight at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, promptly followed by Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet next week at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.
You couldn't pay me to sit through another production of Rogers and Hammerstein's "Carousel," and I can't fathom its popularity. Fortunately, The Hamburg Ballett's "Lilliom," offering its North American premiere at SCFTA February 7–9, is based on the original play. Not that Ferenc Molnar's creation was a success when it first debuted in 1909; Hungarian audiences were clueless.
I haven't caught up with the Molnar play about the carnival barker that mixes fantasy and reality, but I'm looking forward to John Neumeier's full-length story ballet. He's moved the setting from early 20th century Budapest to America during the Depression, and dropped or altered some characters, but I'm told he's retained the emotional essence of the play. (Liliom by the way is a type of lily but means "tough guy" in Hungarian slang). For info: visit SCFTA.org or call (714) 556–2787.
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New York's Cedar Lake, founded in 2003, has earned a stellar reputation over the past 10 years—for the caliber of its 16 dancers as well as for commissioning new work from in-demand choreographers. An innovative triple bill of pieces is slated for the company's February 13 performance at Irvine Barclay, part of the theatre's Contemporary Dance Series (next up is Savion Glover on March 8-9.)
Czech choreographer Jiri Kvlian's "Indigo Rose," is a fast and frenetic showcase for the company's ensemble, with a score featuring Bach and fellow Baroque master Couperin juxtaposed with modern composer John Cage. "Ten Duets on a Theme of Rescue," by Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite, is composed of "images that specifically evoked rescue." The program concludes with Swedish choreographer Johan Inger's ensemble piece, "Rain Dogs." For info: visit www.thebarclay.org or call 9490 854-4646.
Hot tip: Mysterium Theatre's well-received "Sweeney Todd" closes this weekend in Santa Ana. It may be sold out, but it's worth a try. Call (714)505-3454.
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Tips and Ideas For Your Christmas Themed Wedding
Photo Courtesy of Paramount Photography
The Holiday season is one of the busier wedding times of the year. We found some great information about planning a wedding over Christmas that we wanted to share with you.
It's the most wonderful time of the year, your family is gathered around you, and the church is already decorated. Why not have a Christmas wedding? Here are ideas and tips to have a fantastic Christmas wedding with all the trimmings.
Photo Courtesy of Swensen Photography
Wedding Colors:
Red and green are natural colors for a Christmas wedding – It is likely that your church or reception site will already be decorated in red and green for other events and holiday parties. But don't feel limited to this palate. Other possibilities, which will work with existing decorations, include:
- silver and white
- silver and light blue
- burgundy, forest green, and gold (as long as the existing decorations aren't too primary)
- gold and cream
Photo Courtesy of Paramount Photography
Christmas Wedding Invitations:
You'll want to reflect the season and your theme, but you won't want it to look like a holiday card. The solution? Forgo a folded card, opting for the traditional thick white card, with a border and engraved or thermo-graphed text. You can highlight the Christmas wedding theme in the border with white snowflakes, an elegant holly trim, or a drawing of a poinsettia.
Since people make plans for the holidays early, and often have many parties and events to attend at this time of year, you'll want to send your invitations a little bit early – about 12 weeks before the event. You might also consider "save the date" cards in addition to the invitations, which will ensure that those most important to you will be able to attend.
Wedding Cake:
Having each tier look like an individually wrapped package is a popular look that is perfect for a Christmas wedding. You might also do a take on a buche noel or yule log, with a tiered chocolate cake that has holly – either real or made of gum paste – cascading down the side. Use marzipan, an almond paste used in many holiday desserts, as a filling.
Bridesmaids Attire for a Christmas Wedding:
My favorite bridesmaid look for a Christmas wedding is long dresses with shrugs or capelets and a big faux-fur muff. But you can dress them in your wedding colors, give them long wraps or sparkly accessories, all of which will help evoke your theme.
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And the Bride Wore:
A Christmas wedding dress needn't be that different from any other kind. Wear the one that flatters you most, and top it off with a long red velvet cape. Or embrace the trend of color in wedding dresses by adding a beautiful red silk sash to the waist of your gown. You could also seek a dress with lots of sparkly beads and sequins to evoke the snowiness of the season. And of course, a faux-fur wrap and muff are always fun.
Flowers and Décor:
Since flowers can be more expensive at this time of year, think creatively. A mirrored platter with pillar candles and sprigs of holly is both elegant and romantic. Buy ornaments in bulk on-line, and create centerpieces of bowls or vases of ornaments. For a simple but elegant look, put pots of poinsettia with a ribbon trim in the center of each table. Fake snow used to be tacky, but there are now very good products available. Set candles or small flower arrangements in the middle of snow. And for my favorite touch, use fake snow instead of an aisle runner. Or, you can always hire a snow-making machine to really make your Christmas wedding a winter wonderland.
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When choosing food, aim to make guests feel as though they are celebrating the holidays in their own homes. Serve warm comfort foods such as roast chicken or duck along with mashed potatoes, beans or any other typical holiday fare. Along with the usual wine and beer, have hot chocolate and peppermint martinis available at the bar. For dessert, ask your baker to decorate each layer of your cake to look like a wrapped gift. Serve Christmas cookies alongside the cake.


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Of course, when they come up reversed…
With Death it's resisted transformation. With the Tower it's still a disaster, only worse.
and also the plot you use, where the card turns up on the plot, where the three stars of Orion are located, weither its a full moon or new, what incense you choose to use, what time of year it is, weither …….. wow mystic readings sure have a lot of variables.
I'd guess it's because there's a lot of wacky energy to read and nobody really knows anything on their own… or something.
Hahah, cute! Tarot is awesome, and it's good to see Peanut taking an interest in her skills/abilities/whatever, aside from the flying broom thing. x3
It paid to stay up for a bit. :3
I wonder how many more one shots there will be.
Looked through the archives. It turns out, we've never had more than three in a row before now, and this is the fourth. I guess Rick really did need a rest after the "It's a wonderful Dog's life" arc… or maybe his Christmas guests haven't gone home yet?
Not that I'm complaining, I like one-shots that get to the point, and can be shown to others
Oh agreed, I like them as well, just curious though.
"Resisted transformation", huh? Certainly can't think of anything like that in this comic. Also, yay more Tarot!
So who wants to see King dress up as Death for Halloween then?
Might want to hold off on that for a few months…
She's quite cute! Especially in panel 3
Lol, Tarot certainly seems to make whatever game they're playing right now more interesting. She looks a little fluffier in this strip, which actually makes her seem cuter really.
She looks more like a real pomeranian (did I spell that right?)
Yeah you spelled it right.
This reminds me of a Simpsons episode.
I read the first line as "Every time a movie has Tarot reading…" and I was like, "Wait, what was Tarot doing in Hollywood with a book?"
Death does not mean death…. but some other card with a tower does, eh?
Well, perfect then, that makes about as much sense as believing in Tarot cards anyway
"The Tower" card in tarot refer to "A tower of Babel". That's mean "Death", "The End", "Destroy" like the fake that the tower of Babel get in a long time ago.
And "The Death" can mean death too. (Because death is one of Change. But mostly mean Change. Or "The end of something".)
And here I thought The Tower simple represented "loss" =/
Though I guess death is a kind of loss as well =P
Look at the lightning bolt. Definitely spells "disaster" right there. I'd be confused without the bolt there, though.
if that is the case, then the actual meaning of it would be that when you are at your highest point in life, it will come crashing down, and everything you strived to achieve will be confounded so utterly, there will be no-one left to support you… it could also mean that it's stupid and the only real reading is when Tarot's eyes turn green.
but then that's cheating, she's consulting the spirits, not reading the cards!
my point exactly…
Ah Tarot… Readings always made a fun party game. Only then people started taking them seriously, and I became depressed at just how gullible they were.
Onthe other hand, when one very silly individual objected to me slipping her the "Fool" card for her significator twice running, insisted on personally shuffling and dealing her own significator – and managed to get it again – I could almost have believed in the cards for a few minutes.
It's even funner when you don't know what they mean. I always remember my little sister pulling out a card with a club drawn on it and saying: "someone is going to club you tomorrow"
Oh wait, never mind. It wasn't a tarot deck, it was Spanish deck!
Why would you bother with what they're "supposed" to mean?
All the "meanings" are so vague that you can interpret them any way you like anyway. The trick is in reading the person you're fortune-telling for and making up something that suits what they want to believe.
Why would you bother with what they're "supposed" to mean?
The real use of Tarot — if you don't believe in a spirit realm — is for joint storytelling between a "reader" and one being read. The images in the Major Arcana had been characters from many common stories. They can mean whatever you like or nothing.
I find tarot great for my intuition… and absolutely LOUSY as any real predictor of the future.
Actually, the really real use of Tarot is . . . Persona 4.
Miss Cleo here call me now.
Wow, this one really brings back memories, as well as telling me which card actually does mean kick the bucket. I wonder if peanut will pick up card reading as a hobby?
I so do miss… Ms. Cleo. She was always good for a healthy does of morning laughter.
she looks REALLY CUTE on the third panel X3
so the skull is change and the tower is death o_o at least we've learned something today XD
wish i knew what a tarot card reading was like
Very confusing, with you usually ending up feeling you just wasted a whole lotta money. You rarely think about the prediction afterwards.
Same with palm-reading. A whole lot of baloney. (Or is it bologna?)
Not that I'd ever had my future 'predicted', of course. I'm Christian, and I don't believe in that crap, anyway.
The Tower card represents falsehoods (Like the Tower of Babel and the hubris of it's builders) being struck down by the truth, and it usually isn't pleasant.
Ehhh.. this one doesn't really hit home for me.
-"And how about Life card?"
-"That's Death too."
Just who IS her owner, anyway?
Tarot's owner is, as yet, unrevealed.
Since Sabrina and Tarot both appear sitting on what is apparently a sofa or bed (or at least a red coverlet of some sort with some pillows) while Sabrina reads a rather large book with a bookstand (unlikely to be hauled around with her) late in the evening during the "Oops I Arced" arc – and on their similar egyptian-themed gold tags – there's a reasonable chance that Tarot and Sabrina both belong to the same person though.
Yeah that's what I thought too,but it's really interesting to think about.
Is he an archeologist, which is why might have such interest in Egyptology, or is he actually Egyptian. Maybe he just watches too much "The Mummy" movies.
…There are just way too many characters in this comic though. Dividing the focus between them properly must be a story board nightmare.
I read cards and have done it for some time. Tarot is correct in Death representing change. It's only by giving up past habit and situations that a person can move on with their life. The other card's full name is the Lightning Struck Tower. It represents catastrophic change in a person's life that results from the walls that a person builds around themself in order to protect the fragile ego. That event is necessary for the person to wake up to the truth and move on with hope, which represented by the next card in the Major Arcana: the Star. The whole of the Major Arcana is a story of a person's life represented by symbols and images that our psyches can recognize, beginning with the Fool.
So what's the last card, or how does the story usually end?
…besides in death.
The last card is actually The World and represents total harmony with things around you. It's one of the most happy cards in tarot; right side up at least.
lol, made me laugh, and I needed one about now too! Good to see Tarot again too!
She's not saying anything about Pete? Weird. Also, it's not just the Tower, it's the 'Lightning Struck Tower' that means death.
Perhaps a death to a way of life, if you wish to see it that way. I will say this once, though. There is no card that directly points to death. Movies use that for suspense. Dishonest card-readers use it as a gimmick.
I forgive Rick, though, since it was mostly a punchline. Artistic license and whatnot.
Well there are several meanings to death, it doesn't necessarily mean extinguishing a life. Well, mostly it does, but the LST symbolizes death in a way that presents a definite end.
It's the World. If everything turns out well, the world's at your fingertips, open to hundreds of possibilities. And that's where you begin your journey anew. When one door closes, another one opens. Cliche, but cliches remain because there's a great deal of truth in the words.
Lol she pulls the change card on my b day. Is that to mean something? lol
I used to have a whole bunch of tarot decks, I wonder what happened to them.
I think we need a new tarot, with new cards. Like "gas lines" and "the mortgage" and "google" and "site not found". Then we can have conversations like "No, 404 doesn't mean death, it means you have been looking for something in all the wrong places."
while Google could mean death .
Someone did it already. Sorta. http://www.svtarot.com/net/
See this is why I stick with fortune cookies… that is until the fortune says, "warning: may contain lead."
Tarot is so awesome!
<3 more Tarot!
was missing her already! ^^
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… But not for you, Gunslinger.
She looks fluffier… And huggably cute in panel 3.
This looks like it's gonna be a really interesting arc..
Is it just me, or does Tarot look cross-eyed and somewhat chubby?
and why are the 'girlfriends' suddenly going into such deep explanations???
I have a feeling I'm gonna like this arc
I wonder, have Peanut's feelings for Grape subsided? Or does he still like her?
Tarot, can you ask the spirits if, ah… no, nevermind. Maybe that's not such a good idea. o.O;
And she just looks cross-eyed because she's looking down her nose at Peanut, who is directly in front of her.
I don't recall her looking like this in any other situation, so it must be that.
In the fourth screen it's almost like she's trying to stare through the screen right at you
I'm guessing that she just looks extra fluffy in this shot, it makes her that much more adorable. 83
she does, indeed. I was also moderated for saying that, yesterday
Not sure what to say about this one. But I am reminded of Spy Kids 2.
-"wow, skeletons; DEAD skeletons."
-"Is there any other kind?"
LOL @wingedwolfgirl
Rick, how did you come up with the idea of including Tarot, anyway? She makes the comic even more interesting and entertaining, yes, but I thought you were Christian/Catholic? (Not the same, BTW, no matter what anyone says.)
You don't have to write a story about your own faith, and indeed, it might seem more interesting to write and learn about others than to re-confirm what you already know.
If everyone wrote worlds consistent with what they believe is real, Middle Earth and Narnia would be way less interesting.
Amen to that. (I'm not religious BTW.)
I liked Narnia, though that indeed is based on Chrisianity.
But I agree. Writing and illustrating on others' POVs/opinions is a good way to get readers interested. Especially when you tell them you believe in something that discounts whatever it is you're writing.
It can also leave them a little confused.
And while I believe things like witchcraft and tarot reading are wrong, I don't mind seeing things like Tarot taking Peanut for a ride on a broom on Halloween or ask the spirits where she placed the remote.
Those things, which would not *normally* happen in a *normal* person's lifetime, are what make fiction more fun than reality.
Yay ! Tarot FTW !!!
( finally )
so… put the card down Peanut, and do it quick, then while you're at it, burn them, or at least that card
Then Tarot can ask the spirits where she put the fire extinguisher. XD
Uh-oh, I sense foreshadowing. This isn't good in the slightest.
Does that mean Peanut's gonna die!?!??!!??
So… does getting turned into a dog change your birth sign?
I wish I could have used that quote from Tarot for my senior quote! I was looking for something like that.
Don't Panic! I am pretty sure that Peanut is just rifling through the deck and looking at all of the cards. Do not panic!
it is so cute how we are seeing Peanut and Tarot / Max and Grape on their dates! And the girls are so deep and intellectual. (unless there are tribal lions involved >83 mwe he hee)
lol I had this exact talk before when explaining the symbology behind it.
Now watch Peanut place a trap card face down. XD
either I know little about Tarots or you're getting your games wrong…
Would she say, "The spirits tell it's a trap."?
Sorry, I've been watching to many Yu-Gi-Oh Abridged Episodes.
So long as it's not a card that makes you spell out D-I-S-N-E-Y to defeat your opponent.
She looks very cute in panel 3
I knew it.
I LOVE tarot cards. They are awesome. I have a pack of sweet dragon tarot cards that rule! Ive done tarot readings though i dont claim to be a mystic or pshycic or whatever. I just love the cards and the mysterious, spiritual power they hold.
Just as long as you don't find yourself with a weegie board. They are from the devil, and you know how I know? I've never had a personal experience with them, but every story ends the same: they try to get rid of it, they can't. Though it's made of ordinary wood, because of the evil influence, it prevents it from burning.
Also, I've heard stories – and I know them to be true, because I can see the fear and the disbelief in people's eyes when they tell me – that when you play with a weegie board and you get serious about it, strange things happen. As one story goes, a man was fooling around with his friends late at night with a board. He thought it was fun, but quit when one of his friends started to get serious. He went to bed, and later that night, he was woken up by a scream.
He rushed to where they were playing before, and the couch in the middle of the floor was about 6 inches above the ground.
You tell me that's not scary.
I don't get that. Why would satan or whoever waste his ectoplasmic credit levitating stuff? It's the psychic equivalent of crop circles.
Okay, it's not scary. And no, I'm not trying to be funny, I actually mean it.
I've heard far worse about those crazy boards but I still don't believe that they're from the devil. Have they actually happened? It's not for me to say. I can say that it has or hasn't but unless I was there then I'd never really know.
I've been unofficially studying a lot of spiritual things for a long while now and the theory I've put together is that they're just supposed to be something of a conductor for energy, both good and bad. The more energy you put into it, the more strength it gets. Although I can't determine it for certain, it could be that the more "dark" the desire is, the worse the outcome may be.
I've heard of one case where someone accidentally summoned a demon that torched their house. Must have wanted something pretty horrible to pull that off…
Even so, you want something a bit more scary then check out what the Aztecs used to do.
Weegie boards? They're the ones where you ask it a question and the little reader gets pushed around by "forces" to give you an answer? If so how is that suppose to animate the forces in this realm? Its more of an messenger than a portal. And thats not the worest ive encountered. Ive had a séance(sp), and ended up being the one the "other being" channeled through. Not fun.
a very noteworthy comic.. which has my two favorite things.. spiritual aspects and tarots cards. I look through them every now and then to remember what I learn from my studies in college when I took several religion courses. Great stuff.
Also completely ludicrous. I mean, it's great entertainment, but hell, that's just what it is for me. 5 words: post hoc ergo propter hoc
I wonder if the Tower Card is a far-call to The Dark Tower series. There was a tarot card reading scene in there, and lots of omens too. =3
I guess this simply because I
am a giant nerd about Stephen King and fantasy andhave read the entire series and see connections EVERYWHERE because I am that big of a dork.
Didnt see that comin… owo
Tarot looks so cute and fuzzy. :3
did peanut's girlfriend gain weight
she looks kinda creepy in the last pannel
I never trusted those cards. after a reading told me when i was a senior chemistry major that i should have been an english major.
It's not the cards, it's the reader who tells you what the cards tell that lacks talent. ~.~
I knew a girl who believed in tarot cards. She brought them to the student lounge one day. But she always made so many excuses as to why the reading might be wrong. Such as "It must be a quiet room with no one else present but the reader and the subject, with candlelight only. If anyone else witnesses it, the cards will be confused by the number of chakras and the reading will be in error." right. She got really upset when I told her that her mass produced anime themed tarot cards couldn't possibly tell me the time of day, forget my destiny.
I sense "Escaflowne" here.
Ive been reading for a while, but I never really posted anything. I must say I very much enjoy the series. Thanks for drawing! :}
As long as she doesn't become the "Tarot of Terror" Peanut should be just fine.
Everybody likes a good Tarot joke ;D


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In 1964, at St. Nicholas' church and school, the traditional ways of life and education are upheld by Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Meryl Streep), while Father Flynn (Philip Seymour Hoffman) tries to modernize the congregation with new, forward-thinking ideas. The two butt heads until one of the other nuns at the school, Sister James (Amy Adams), confides in Sister Aloysius her suspicions that Father Flynn has had an inappropriate relationship with the school's first black student. Sister Aloysius sets out on a determined mission to bring the truth to light and have the Father, who continues to proclaim his innocence, removed from the church and school.
With a cast like this and such a controversial premise, it would be hard for this movie to fail. Based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Doubt was nominated for five Academy Awards including four major acting awards and Best Adapted Screenplay, all of which it richly deserves. The irrepressibly sunny Amy Adams plays the polar opposite of Streep's strict and uncompromising Sister Aloysius, while Hoffman's character is equal parts charismatic and creepy. As the Sisters' suspicions grow and the tension between them and the priest increases, the filmmakers use crooked camera angles and a bitter wind, which symbolizes the emotional turmoil of the characters. As Streep and Hoffman face off, you find yourself wanting to take sides, but the convincing performances of the lead actors make your sympathies seesaw between the Sister's fierce protection and the priest's modern attitude.
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First let me state that I am not asking about the usual procedure for finding a trial solution to a non-homogeneous recurrence. I have been doing this for many years and can solve all the basic types, but I am looking for some deeper insight.
Here are a few examples to serve as a basis for the discussion.
For $a_n-a_{n-1}-6a_{n-2}=n^2$ we guess $a_n=cn^2+dn+e$. Why not just $cn^2$? If you want to say "because $(n-1)^2$ contains lower order terms" please read the rest of the question before posting that answer.
For $a_n-a_{n-1}-6a_{n-2}=2^n$ we guess $a_n=c2^n$: no further terms as in the previous example.
For $a_n-a_{n-1}-6a_{n-2}=3^n$ we guess $a_n=cn3^n$. Why not just $c3^n$? (And again, I do not want the answer "because $3^n$ satisfies the homogeneous recurrence", I know that already.) Why is it not necessary to include a term $dn^23^n$?
For $a_n-a_{n-1}-6a_{n-2}=2^n+3^n$ we guess $a_n=c2^n+dn3^n$. How do we really know that $c2^n$ is OK but $d3^n$ is not?
For $a_n-6a_{n-1}+9a_{n-2}=n3^n$ we guess $a_n=cn^33^n+dn^23^n$. As above, how do we know in advance that we will not need a term $en^43^n$?
My thoughts on this are very vague, any insight (perhaps even proofs) would be greatly appreciated.
I feel that the answer must have something to do with linear independence in the vector space $V$ of all (let's say real) sequences $\{a_0,a_1,\ldots\}$.
In case 5, for example, if we start with the homogeneous solutions, we have to continue the set $$\{3^n,\,n3^n,\ldots\}$$ until we get four independent sequences - but why four?
In case 4, I assume that we treat the two summands separately because the sequences $\{2^n\}$ and $\{3^n\}$ are linearly independent.
On the other hand, $\{n\}$ and $\{n^2\}$ are also linearly independent and this would be different. For this reason, and also to account for example 1, I suspect that we also need to consider the finite difference operator $$S:\{a_0,a_1,\ldots\}\mapsto\{a_1-a_0,a_2-a_1,\ldots\}\ ,$$ which is a linear transformation on $V$, and perhaps to consider whether $a_n,\,S(a_n),\,S^2(a_n),\ldots$ are linearly independent.
What I would like to see is a theorem of the following shape.
If the $k$th order linear recurrence with constant coefficients $$a_n+\cdots+c_ka_{n-k}=0$$ has solutions ${\rm span}({\bf h}_1,\ldots,{\bf h}_k)$, then the recurrence $$a_n+\cdots+c_ka_{n-k}=f(n)$$ has solutions of the form $a_n={}????$
Any ideas will be read with interest! - but once again, please do not tell me how to solve recurrences! I know how, I am trying to understand why.


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