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Show Me Nutrition curriculum - 5nd grade
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University of Missouri Extension
University of Missouri Extension
Date Produced:
January 2006
Early Childhood (2-5 yrs)
Elementary School (6-8 yrs)
Middle School (9-12 yrs)
High School (13-18 yrs)
General Nutrition
Physical Activity
Meal Planning
MyPlate/DGA Training
Healthy Eating Tips
Food Safety
Grains/Whole Grains
Fats and Oils
Vitamins and Minerals
Body image, media literacy, TV watching
The Show-Me-Nutrition curriculum reinforces behaviors that support a healthy weight for kids such as being more physically active, spending less time watching TV, playing computer and video games, eating a healthy breakfast, eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking less soda and sweetened fruit drinks. The complete curriculum has guides for preschool through 8th grade.
Print copy and CD-ROM - $50; CD-ROM only - $30; quantity discounts available by calling (800) 292 - 0969
Ordering Info:
By phone call (800) 292 - 0969. By mail, send check or money order to: MU Extension Publications, 2800 Maguire Blvd, Columbia, MO 65211. Online at
A. Use of MyPlate/MyPlate or the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Material based substantially on MyPlate or 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
B. Scope
Scope of information is a mix of appropriate and less than appropriate concepts.
May be a bit too high level for 5th grade. Very comprehensive lesson plans with quite a bit of more technical information. Parent newsletters "Fun with food science" are probably more than most parents would do.
C. Purpose
Purpose of material clearly stated in title or introduction.
D. Organization
Material is organized but not all major points are easily identified.
There are so many specific concepts in each lesson, and the objectives are so broad and general, it is difficult to discern what is really key for the students to learn. There are core activities, clearly labeled, and additional activities. This helps. I would have put the "Why We Eat" lesson first, perhaps slightly revised, and then repeat it at the end -- again, revised to reflect what students have learned.
E. Accuracy
Information is accurate and recommendations current with content of MyPlate and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Some of the "answers" to some of the questions could be more comprehensive. Especially if the teacher is not well-versed in nutrition. Also, uses the term "healthy food" (which implies unhealthy food). Kids need to understand that some foods are ok to eat now and then, if they like, and how to fit these into a healthy DIET.
F. Learner Background
Material assumes that reader has some background information.
Assumes a basic consciousness about real food and food prep. Could be embarrassing for children who have had limited exposure to whole foods (vs highly processed and prepared food)or to food preparation at home.
G. Learning Objectives
Learning objectives identifiable and met somewhat.
Not sure of indicators for meeting objectives in all cases.
H. Learning Activities, Projects, or Interactive Learning Tools
Material includes a variety of stimulating and interesting learning experiences, questions, projects, or suggestions for further action that will involve the reader.
Lots of activities.
I. Objectivity/Sponsor Bias
Subject matter presented objectively and fairly. No brand name promotion or obvious sponsor bias.
J. Inclusion of learning objectives, learner activities, instructional aids, lesson plans, evaluation component, identification of required instructional materials, web site with additional materials.
Material includes five or more of the above.
Evaluation materials not complete...it says they will be furnished.
K. Recipes (if included)
Overall, recipes are compatible with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Few recipes-- they are fine
L. Recipes (if included)
Recipes do not include any nutrient analysis.
M. Instructional Resources
Instructor resources included with suggestions for enhancing the teaching process. Suggestions for follow-up learning activities/discussion questions included.
N. Credits, References and Resources (Including dates, publisher, etc.)
Current and complete credits, references, and resources listed.
O. Summary
All major ideas summarized or reviewed to reinforce key concepts; summaries easily identified.
Each lesson begins with a review of the previous lesson.
A. Role Models
Does not include negative stereotypes but fails to consider role models in nontraditional roles.
B. Multi-cultural Representation
Material does not include any outright negative stereotypes concerning racial, religious, or ethnic groups.
Not much at all related to cultural food, beliefs, etc.
C. Different lifestyles and food patterns
Material reflects, but does not emphasize, a variety of values, practices, and/or food patterns representative of different lifestyles, cultures, and socioeconomic levels.
Grains around the world activity is good.
Print Materials
A. Writing Style
Main ideas are clear and flow smoothly.
B. Writing Approach
Writing approach is positive and personal. Active voice is used most of the time.
C. Vocabulary
Most words used are appropriate for intended audience. Some unidentified technical terms are used.
D. Supportive Illustrations
Illustrations are related to the material in some way. Most tables and graphs are as simple and easy to read as possible. In most tables and graphs, information is provided in a form requiring no further explanation.
E. Layout and Design
Color, design, and layout of material are adequate but do not stimulate interest.
F. Visual Quality
Paper weight used is heavy enough so that print from one side cannot be seen on the other side. Text is written in a font size that is easy to read, and the main body is not written in capital letters.
G. Headings/Cueing Devices
Clear headings are provided for each topic area. Cueing devices (shading, boxes, arrows, etc.) are used to direct attention to key points.
H. Approximate Reading Level
Reading level is at 6th, 7th or 8th grade level.
Overall Comments on Resource Reviewed
A. Positive Points of the Reviewed Resource:
Very comprehensive, lots of activities, resources included and/or access to resources is included. Does include some media literacy activities.
B. Points that Could Be Improved:
Almost too much information. Lesson plans indicate that the lesson would take 45 minutes to an hour...I can't imagine it would take that little time, especially if children are interacting and responding to the teacher and each other, and if students are working on the worksheets that are included.
C. General Comments
Good overall, for a teacher with good nutrition education background.
D. Overall Summary
Comprehensive series of lessons with accompanying core activities, additional activities and handouts/materials. Somewhat high level for intended audience.
Reviewer Rating
Any opinions expressed about any resource in this web site (either expressly or implied) are solely and completely the responsibility of the reviewer and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior.
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Before the advent of home video and TCM, a silent film enthusiast had few opportunities to see the likes of Chaplin, Keaton, Pickford or Chaney on a regular basis. Residents of So Cal had an oasis in the desert in the Silent Movie Theatre on Fairfax Avenue. Lucky me, my grandparents lived in the neighborhood in the late '60s; a visit included not only a night's lodging but even the modest price of admission to the show: one dollar.
Iain Kennedy's wonderful documentary "Palace of Silents" (available along with a feature on itinerant filmmaking in "We're in the Movies," a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack from www.flickeralley.com) likens the 150-seat theatre to a museum as well as a time machine. Rare photos and home movies adorn the film's profile of maverick preservationist John Hampton, who built the Silent Movie and ran it from 1942-1979.
The doc incisively captures the theatre's cat-with-nine-lives history. Improbably, it's had three rebirths since its demise—most notably via Laurence Austin, an oddball with a dark side who refurbished the venue and served as proprietor until he was murdered on the premises in 1997. (It's still functioning as a revival house today, with more eclectic programming).
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Q&A: Ben Model, lover of comedy and accidental preservationist of rare films
Max Linder and Harry Watson Jr. silents on DVD, Lon Chaney HUNCHBACK on Blu-ray
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Cinecon, an annual festival beloved of vintage film aficionados, marks its 50th anniversary Labor Day weekend, Aug. 28-Sept. 1. As in recent years a cornucopia of rarely shown silents and early talkies will be screened, mostly in 35mm, at Grauman's Egyptian Theater—where the first Hollywood premiere was held in 1922.
More than 30 films are slated, among them: "Paths to Paradise" (1925) with Cinecon favorite Raymond Griffith and its 1945 remake, "Hold That Blonde" with Eddie Bracken and Veronica Lake; "Travelin' On" (1922) with William S. Hart; "Buck Benny Rides Again" (1940) with Jack Benny and radio cohorts Phil Harris and Rochester; John Ford's "Kentucky Pride" (1925).
One of the highlights is sure to be a new restoration of "East is West" with Constance Talmadge, which apparently has not been screened in America since it was released in 1922. As always, the dealer's room promises one of the best movie memorabilia marts anywhere, including authors of film-related books. For more information: Cinecon 50, 3727 W. Magnolia Blvd.#760 Burbank CA 91505; email: email@example.com.
Cinecon visitors will want to check out the special Hal Roach Studios 100th anniversary exhibit at the Hollywood Museum (housed in the Historic Max Factor Building), which continues through Labor Day. Lots of rare Laurel and Hardy, Harold Lloyd and Our Gang artifacts are on view. (Visit http://thehollywoodmuseum.com).
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Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013). PG-13. Dir:Francis Lawrence
This film is currently playing in theaters everywhere.
Based on Suzanne Collin's sci-fi adventure trilogy of novels, Hunger Games: Catching Fire continues the saga as a sequel to last year's popular Hunger Games. After winning/surviving the gladiatorial 74th annual Hunger Games from the previous film, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) returns home to District 12, finding out that her previous heroic acts at the game may have inspired a civil uprising against the current totalitarian government ruled by President Coriolanus Snow (Donald Sutherland). Seeing Katniss as a threat to his power, President Snow, hoping to get her killed, announces a new game called a Quarter Quell, a special version of the Games where all the former victors/survivors (including Katniss) must now battle each other to the death. With help from her mentor Haymitch (Woody Harrelson) and her teammate Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), Katniss tries to survive by forming an alliance with some of the other players at the Games.
I haven't read the books. I really enjoyed the first film--a true breath of fresh air from the predictable monotony of brainless action flicks, shallow teen romances, and gross-out comedies of Hollywood. Part TV's Survivor, part Japanese film/novel Battle Royale, part The Most Dangerous Game, and Gladiator, the film focused more on brains than brawn. Jennifer Lawrence was amazing as Katniss, embodying both quiet maturity and selfless dignity beyond her age.
This second installment is even better, bigger, deeper, and more thrilling. With a higher budget and a new director (Francis Lawrence replacing the first film's Gary Ross), the action, drama, and situations are also darker as the story focuses more on the novel's oppressive, dystopian world. Author Suzanne Collins had said that she was inspired by history and literature-- in particular, the story of Theseus and gladiatorial games of Roman times. From watching this film, I am also strongly reminded of the themes explored in George Orwell's classic Nineteen Eighty-Four, a dark novel about a police state under a totalitarian government. Omnipresent government surveillance, secret rebel societies, and government propaganda--they're all present in this film.
While Katniss starts off as a (hard-to-control) pawn in President Snow's political game, her gradual growth into an eventual (while reluctant) leader is engaging and fun to watch. Jennifer Lawrence, with her vast emotional range, is even better here than the first time--she is ultimately the pulse and heart of the film. She is a character I found hard not to root for. Donald Sutherland is devilishly fun as the cruel and calculating President Snow. Jena Malone as the spunky ally Johanna is memorable. The rest of the cast pull off an admirable job.
The action in this film is first rate, with much emphasis in the thrills. The Games' arena is still a jungle, but holds strange secrets of its own. There is less use of "shaky-cam" here than the first film. The villains are also a lot more dangerous and older. As perhaps expected, the violence, while still retaining its PG-13 level, is more frequent. Violence against the innocents by the government is also more common as the film's focus goes beyond the Game. Some of the best scenes involve a group of dangerous animals and a deadly fog that boils the skin. Great stuff!
Admittedly, though, some aspects of the film did feel a bit off, if not all too convincing--the whole, exaggerated reality-TV elements of the film, in particular. While the film successfully pokes fun at our media-saturated society, it is hard to imagine a reality-TV show like this playing in a heavily government-controlled communistic society like let's say, North Korea. Still, using entertainment to pacify the masses (such as in Roman times) isn't something all that new.
Overall, this is a solid, highly engrossing film. Running at about 2 hours and a half, I was surprised how well it kept me engaged throughout. The thrills are aplenty, the story is solid, the characters are emotionally deep, themes are fleshed out, and Jennifer Lawrence is excellent in her role.
My Rating: **** out of **** Stars


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From the protests on the steps of the Colorado capital to blog comments, conservatives vented their frustration with the American system of government that produced the landmark legislation President Obama will soon sign into law. More often than not, they referred to it as health care reform, which is inaccurate, or socialist legislation. Some, like Ben Stein, conservative pundit, on Larry King Live last night, believe the constitutional system was circumvented in order to produce the legislation. The Virginia legislature has already begun a process to prohibit by state law the requirement that health care be mandated by federal law. All of these efforts will, of course, fail.
Political Frustrations
It would be hypocritical to claim there was no frustration among progressives during the Bush II years. Some vented in anger, some, like Pete Peterson and Warren Buffett, using the logic of the economic markets. All culminated in the surrender of power at the federal and many state levels by the conservatives who had ruled from 2000 until the 2006 mid-term elections when Democrats summoned the numbers and organization to finally gain control of both houses of Congress as well as many governorships and state legislatures.
Ruling vs. Governing
The operative word is "ruled." Conservatives appeared to believe it was their God-given right to determine what is best for America, and whenever they gained power, they ruled. This became a noticeable difference between Democrats and Republican conservatives. Democrats recognized America to be not a monarchy, nor a dictatorship, but a nation with a remarkably durable constitution that requires elected officials to govern, not rule. The difference became apparent when the Bush administration decided to do by executive order what was prohibited by the Bill of Rights and other safeguards put in place by Congress down through the nation's history. Citing the necessity of war, the Bush/Cheney/Rove White House dictated to the Republican controlled Congress what ought and ought not be done, and that body rubber stamped everything that administration asked for until that fateful election of 2006. Today, rather than cry mea culpa, those same Republicans decry the power and abuse they know all too well and ask Americans to give them another try despite the direct connection between the nation's current plight and their policies, beginning with Newt Gingrich's contract on America during the Clinton years.
Conservatives supporting corporate rights vs. Democrats supporting individual rights
Now the conservatives hope for a similar and spectacular defeat of Democrats in the upcoming 2010 election year. Will they get it? Unlikely. Most Democrats and independents want to see more of what happened Sunday night, not less: change. The nation, they believe, has swung too far in the direction of corporate power, profit and the reduction of individual liberties under that same Bill of Rights. They fought not only a Republican party bent on increasing and consolidating that power, but also a Supreme Court that in one recent ruling, decided it is the right of corporations and lobbyists to increase their stranglehold on the national legislative process by refusing to outlaw soft money and some hard money contributions that had been deemed illegal in previous attempts at campaign finance reform. They did it by extending to corporations the same right to freedom of speech guaranteed under Article 1 of the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution that the language says is an individual, not a corporate one.
The coming legal struggle for the hearts and minds of Americans
This, then, appears to be how the battle lines are being drawn. Conservatives, under the camouflage of protecting the individual's right to wield as much power as possible to the detriment of government, actually help corporations consolidate their steady march toward absolute power over individuals by requiring them to gain health care benefits through employment and join together in lobbying efforts to protect their special interests, while the Democrats have begun the process of allowing the pendulum to swing the other way by providing individuals with freedoms such as the right to protection for the individual against predatory practices like price fixing and monopolies. Who will emerge victorious? Here's a clue. Conservatives ought not underestimate the determination of progressives to avoid returning the country to those first six dark years of the 21st century. Those progressives, surprisingly, exist as Democrats, independents and, yes, even Republicans.


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INDEPENDENCE -It took Grayson County a long time to get started but once the Blue Devils found their stride they rolled over the Rural Retreat Indians, 55-20, in a nondistrict game played at Bill Strong Field Friday.
Rural Retreat came into the game the underdog but they didn't play like underdogs in the first period.
The Indians put together a good first drive but Xavier Rodriguez ended the threat when he picked off a Zayne Williams pass at the Blue Devil 26.
ELLISTON — An early deficit proved to be too much for the Tide to overcome Friday night en route to their first loss of the 2010 football season.
Galax (2-1) opened the season with two straight shutouts, but was unable to shut down Eastern Montgomery's fast tempo offense and fell 38-26 on the Mustangs' home turf.
Once down by 24 points in the first half, Galax managed to pull within 12 points, but never drew any closer.
This history is adapted from "Highways in Harmony: Designing and Building The Blue Ridge Parkway," by Richard Quinn.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is many things.
It is the longest road planned as a single unit in the United States.
It is an elongated park, protecting significant mountain landscapes far beyond the shoulders of the road itself.
INDEPENDENCE — A Grayson County High School teacher faces three charges following an investigation by the Grayson County Sheriff's Department.
Chief Deputy Mike Hash said Robert Pope, 37, of Elk Creek, had been charged with indecent liberties (a class 6 felony), misdemeanor assault and misdemeanor buying tobacco for a minor.
INDEPENDENCE — Med-Fit Systems Inc. has completed the purchase of Nautilus' commercial manufacturing and warehouse facilities in Independence, which includes a 262,000 square foot plant and a 56-acre campus.
HILLSVILLE — The Wytheville Community College president has denied that the college is moving out of the area, calling it a false rumor.
WCC President Charlie White took time out of his appearance in front of the Carroll Board of Supervisors Aug. 10 to assure county officials that WCC isn't leaving the Twin Counties.
He's not sure where the rumor is coming from, but the talk is that the community college no longer wants to remain in the educational and business development facility in Galax known as the Crossroads Institute.
Area truckers will roll out on Sept. 25 from Hillsville to help in the fight against cancer.
Participants in the fourth annual Truckers Parade Against Cancer will band together at Carroll County High School at 11 a.m., giving them time to eat and socialize before heading out at 2 p.m. westbound on U.S. 58, according to organizer Cindy Dixon.
The destination is Grayson County High School in Independence.
Many truckers have joined the "convoy for a cure" every year.
The FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway Fisher Peak Chapter, in conjunction with the City of Galax and WBRF Radio 98.1 FM, is hosting a special presentation of the Blue Ridge Backroads radio show tonight, Friday.
The evening is dedicated to the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
A special anniversary cake will be shared by all prior to the live radio show. The FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway will also share information about the parkway and how we can all join in to preserve this wonderful natural treasure.
David E. and Anne Mitchell Whisnant, authors of "When The Parkway Came," will visit the Galax Public Library on Saturday from 3:30-5 p.m. to read excerpts from their books and talk about writing.
Copies of their books will be available for purchase and signing.
This visit complements local celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
BOONE, N.C. –– The Carroll County High School cheer program enjoyed another successful summer, earning numerous awards at the Universal Cheerleaders Association camp at Appalachian State University.
The Cavalier varsity squad earned all superior ribbons en route to winning first place in the camp championship cheer and in home pom dance routine competitions, as well as winning the Leadership Award, chosen by the other squads in attendance.
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On Saturday, June 22, the first qualifier event for the 2013 World Tournament of 14.1 was held at Amsterdam Billiards in NYC. Tony Robles' National Amateur Pool League (NAPL), a sponsor of the 2013 World Tournament, hosted the event. Below are the details on the event results…
Congratulations to Cue Bar Billiards & Lounge House Pro Eddie Kwok, who became the first player to win a free paid entry into the 14.1 World Straight Pool Tournament, which will take place at Steinway Billiards August 19-24!
This was the first time in history that a spot was given to a player from an amateur league and the NAPL is very proud to be an Official Sponsor of the 2013 14.1 World Straight Pool Tournament!
I would also like to congratulate Bob Schlott on his amazing second place finish!
And lastly, I would like to thank Amsterdam Billiards and their staff, Danny Barouty, Dragon Promotions, and especially all the NAPL players that participated in this historical event!
Hope to do it again next year!
Welcome NEW 141 Club members : (Join here: http://worldstraightpool.com/tickets.html)
130. Gene Mann
129. Richard Klein
128. Barry Milliken
127. Fast by Gast
126. Michael Frank
125. James Franklin
124. John Glaz
123. Dennis Soucy
122. David Neaves
141 Club Members
141. Dr. Michael Fedak *Elite Lifetime Member
140. Charlie Williams & Cindy Lee Dragon Promotions *Elite Lifetime Members
139. Manny Stamatakis Steinway Billiards *Elite Member
138. Fred Cohen & Mike Serra Championship Cloth *Elite Member
137. Greg Hunt Amsterdam Billiards *Elite Member
136. Tom Gleich *Elite Member
138. Stu Mattana
137. Ed Liddawi Sandcastle Billiards
136. John Lavin Red Shoe Billiards
135. Nguyen Phuc Long 9shot Billiard club
134. Michael Bradford Slate Billiards
133. Vincent Sauro Clifton Billiards
132. Charles Eames
131. CAPT. Ken A. Lee
130. Gene Mann
129. Richard Klein
128. Barry Milliken
127. Fast by Gast
126. Michael Frank
125. James Franklin
124. John Glaz
123. Dennis Soucy
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According to Comic Book Movie on Feb. 2, in an Empire magazine interview with Peter Dinklage and Bryan Singer about the "X-Men: Days of Future Past" film, comparisons between Bolivar Trask of Trask Industries and Hitler had been made. Dinklage could hardly compare Trask to Hitler, but he does feel that there is a level of sympathy that he felt for his character as the Sentinel creator believes he's doing the world a bit of good by ridding society of mutants.
"I wouldn't go so far as Hitler. I sympathize with the man, having played him, and I don't know how one does that with Hitler...Trask does actually believe that what he's doing is going to save the world".
Director Singer seems to be able to draw parallels between Trask and Hitler. This means that he feels that Trask is somehow bringing humans together and out of their own rivalries by uniting them against what he considers a menace to all humans. Singer felt this analogous to the opening scene in one of the "X-Men" films where Erik Lehnsherr is taken away from his Jewish parents and thinks, like Trask, is using a similar motive.
"Trask is, ultimately, a peace lover. He feels that humanity will go on fighting each other unless they find some common element to unite against. Perhaps as Hitler used the Jews as a scapegoat to bond the darker parts of Europe, he's doing the same thing with mutants".
Considering Dinklage is a little person, Singer also had mentioned that Trask's size may have had something to do with having been underestimated most of his life and by bringing these massive, adaptive technological creatures to life, that this could then prove something to himself and people who didn't think so highly of him in the past.
"I'm a huge fan of his. But there's also something interesting about his size. I'm sure he went very underestimated throughout life. Trask comments on that - I don't know if it'll be in the final picture - but he says, 'I was underestimated, so do not underestimate these creatures.'"
Dinklage thing brings back the Hitler/Trask comparison. The fact that his small stature probably leaves him to also to think he's mutant-like which probably have lead to a form of self-loathing. Dinklage recalls how Hitler wasn't of great height either as well having not had the characteristics of an Aryan either.
"I am this guy who's four and a half feet tall, but my life doesn't constantly address it. With me playing that role, I had to think about that stuff. I'm not going to play my violin, but with my dwarfism, I'm a bit of a mutant. I can't move metal or anything, but I thought of it as self-loathing. Deep down, Trask can be quite sensitive about that aspect of himself. And sorry to go back to Hitler, but he wasn't a six foot, perfect blond Aryan. He was a short, funny looking fellow. And talk about a moustache!"
Jennifer Lawrence, who also plays Mystique in the "X-Men" sequel, just like a typical reporter or interviewer, would attempt to get juicy details of "Game of Thrones" from Dinklage, only to quickly shout that she and her friend didn't want to hear any of it.
"Jen Lawrence is quite a fan of 'Game of Thrones'. She and her friend would grill me for information, then cover their ears saying they didn't want to hear any of it! I wasn't going to tell them anything anyway, but it was fun to play around..."
"X-Men: Days of Future Past" is scheduled to be released on May 23.
Suggested Links
- Bryan Singer gives reason why he didn't cast Henry Cavill in 'Superman Returns'
- Producer Simon Kinberg of 'X-Men Days of Future Past' teases action sequences
- 'X-Men' producer Lauren Shuler Donner desires Channing Tatum as Gambit
- Bryan Singer discusses more on the 'X-Men: Apocalypse' film in Empire magazine
- Nicholas Hoult of 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' gets nervous around Hugh Jackman


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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Hands-On, Confirmed Not to Have Android 2.4
I just spent some time over with the folks at the Sony booth who were showing off the newly-announced Xperia Arc, the latest in a lineup of okay phones. The Arc certainly has a lot of promise, being 8.9 mm thin and running Android 2.3 Gingerbread, not 2.4 as previously rumored.
In looking through each of the phones on display, I could find none that offered Android 2.4. Also asking the staff on hand seemed to confirm that there indeed is no version 2.4 available on the Arc, unless it's still a tightly-wrapped secret.
So with the hands-on time I had with the Xperia Arc, I absolutely loved how thin it was. The curved back (which obviously is why it is named the Arc) certainly made it much easier for me to hold it securely in my hand. Ultimately the design of the Arc looked almost identical to the X10, but was thinner and has a slightly larger 4.2″ screen instead of 4″. Honestly, I think this is what the X10 should have been, considering the Arc has Android 2.3 included and the X10 won't even get 2.2 Froyo anytime soon.
There's not much of a difference in the onscreen look, as Sony has chosen to go with the same blue look and the Timescape/Mediascape schtick, but the Timescape has improved, with a spinnable widget on the front screen instead of having a static widget that only shows the latest update in your Timescape.
The camera is 8 MP and also finally includes HD video recording support. Check out our gallery below for all the pics!


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Team ladies' free (FINAL)
1. Julia Lipnitskaia RUS - 141.51
2. Gracie Gold USA - 129.38
3. Valentina Marchei ITA - 112.51
4. Akiko Suzuki JPN - 112.33
5. Kaetlyn Osmond CAN - 110.73
Julia Lipnitskaia RUS - triple lutz-triple toe, double axel-triple toe-double toe, triple flip, double axel, triple loop, triple salchow, triple lutz-double toe - TES 71.69, PCS 69.82, FS SCORE 141.51
Valentina Marchei ITA - double axel-double toe (foot down), triple lutz (beauty), triple flip, double axel, triple salchow, triple lutz-double toe, triple salchow-double toe-double toe - TES 54.00, PCS 58.51, FS SCORE 112.51
Akiko Suzuki JPN - triple flip-double toe-double loop, double axel-double toe, triple lutz, triple flip, triple loop (underrotated, step out), triple salchow-double toe, triple salchow - TES 49.32, PCS 63.01, FS SCORE 112.33
Gracie Gold USA - triple lutz-triple toe (hangs on), double axel-triple toe, triple loop, triple flip (hangs on), triple lutz, triple salchow-double toe-double toe, double axel - TES 67.49, PCS 61.89, FS SCORE 129.38
Kaetlyn Osmond CAN - triple flip-double toe, double axel-triple toe, triple lutz (rough fall), triple salchow, double flip, triple toe-double toe-double toe, double axel - TES 54.53, PCS 57.20, FALL -1.00, FS SCORE 110.73
Pregame analysis: With Machida's third place to Brown's fourth place in the men's free skate, it will be next to impossible for Team Japan to catch Team USA now, and solely because of dance. Even if Suzuki finishes first and Gold finishes fifth in the free skate, Japan would have a lead of just one point going into the free dance. And there is no way that Davis/White will finish so low relative to Reed/Reed that the one-point difference holds up.
So there you go - the medals have been decided. Russia gold, Canada silver, USA bronze.
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Hi, my name is Agatha Avery. My father is the head of the biggest gang in the country. I've been alone ever since I was a kid, hiding from the police while doing my fathers dirty work.
My friend is the one who saved me from killing myself. She's a chestnut brown haired girl with a big chest and long wavy hair. Her name is Jessica Mays. We met again at summer camp together in 2009. I planed to get away from my family because I couldn't handle the emotions anymore for what I've done working under fear of my father.
I've done what he wanted so he would let me have one thing and I choose to go to camp. When I was fifteen she was sixteen at the time when she found me trying to stab myself in the throat. I recognized her as one of the victims I've killed.
I remember her because she was the one I let to live. She had eyes that pleaded for mercy I want to live. So I couldn't bring myself to kill her. I hit her in the head with the blunt side of my knife and left her unconscious. So I took her to the hospital left her in one of the beds with a note saying " The money is in her pocket take her in and care for her" Since then I watched from time to time. I made sure she found a good family that had nothing to with ours over the years I just forgot about her.
I made more murders than I could count to get away from my father again to get permission to go to school. She and I live together now on the west side of Seattle. We go to college at UST. She and I have been living together to pay off the rent for our apartment. In my second year of college we rented the apartment it has one bathroom in the hall, two bedrooms with their own personal bathroom, kitchen, and really big living room.
I was always envious of her. She is the exact opposite of me. She's tall, beautiful ,kind , generous, and easy to talk to. I hear people say that I'm hard to approach because of my glair and that I'm just average. That I can hardly compare to her beauty.
Only reason I'm still alive is because I was a fool to get close to her, but if I leave this world she'd go with me. I would never want that on the person I care for the most. So live on every day as I hope there's chance to break away so I can never hurt her. When I'm with her you should watch out because I won't forgive you if you mess with her I take it personally. Now I live on hoping the day never comes when she finds out what I did to her family .
In the apartment sun was just rising. The day had began but there was nothing to look forward to. I was tossing and turning in bed having night mares like I usually do. I was so alone dreaming of the voices of the people I stole the lives from saying " You monster how dare you be happy when I can't spend another day of my life with my family! how could you live with out thinking of the children that's lost a parent! My children! When are you going to pay for your sins when will your rain of terror end?!" "Ahhh!". As I start to see Jessica saying something I think but I can't hear it seems so distant. I feel my body being moved but I can't stay asleep forever "Please Jessica wake me up I can't do it myself I'm sorry." As I think while starting to loose my consciousness again.
I come to Agatha's room to find her screaming in her sleep. I find myself thinking"I'm worried about her I should wake her up.". I shake her hard but she won't wake up "Aghh~" " Agatha wake up you classes are about to start soon in an hour it's a half a hour drive form hear to school!". I see her starting to wake up. I carry her to the showers in her bathroom and start to undress myself and her striping the clothes off one by one. She wouldn't wake up so I'll just have to knock some sense into her.
Before I entered the showers I look at her. Her eyes are open but she won't respond to me. I feel scared but can't help feel attracted to her I want to do thing I shouldn't but know it was inevitable to stop myself from it so lean in and kiss her. She feels nothing except disappointment not being able to do this to her while she's awake. As I put Agatha down looking at her body line sighing wishing that I knew her more and that she desires her.
"Huh!?" I'm finally able to start moving again. Looking around I see that I'm naked vulnerable. I jerk away looking to only see Jessica startled. Jessica stands up "Oh, good your awake hurry let's take a shower and get ready class starts soon!".
Startled I get in the tub as well start to turn on the water suddenly realizing that I that I didn't know how I got undressed. I start ask Jessica ,but she says to hurry as she makes her way in.
Humiliated I start to hurry out falling. Jessica accidentally steps on the bottle of shampoo covering me in it. She turns off the shower head and starts looking at me moving forward she slips landing on me. Jessica starts to say sorry for making a mess but was stopped. I put my finger to her lips and shush her. She looked so alluring I lean in starting to run my hands down her body and start kissing her. As if in a trance
" This feels so good!" I think while kissing her. Agatha's lips are so soft that I melt right into it realizing that she looked so irresistible. As I backed away to give her space. She says " Continue don't leave me lost in this mess" blushing like crazy with her covering her face. As I grab her and lift her of the ground bringing her into the shower I say " Shouldn't that be my line".
I start to turn on the water again and wash her stroking softly around her chest carefully stroking her flicking the shampoo of her nipple. Feeling a rush that makes me shutter making my way down to her clit carefully stroking the soft flesh back ad forth in a circular motion. Starting to enter her she grabs me and pulls me into a kiss then pushes me away running out of the bathroom into my room and locks it.
"I can't believe I just did that. I need to hide how could I let myself loose after I worked so hard to keep her contained the blood thirsty me." thinking that as I cried. I left the house dressed with her clothes without realizing it leaving before Jessica could follow me. Getting on my motor cycle "2013 Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Softail Classic 110th Anniversary Edition" I got it when I first entered college. Jessica's motor cycle "BMW F800R 2012" we ride together from time to time on our breaks. She rushes out of the house to catch up to me. I start to fall feeling dizzy due to the shock of what I just did.
" Agatha!" I say as I catch her. I pick her up and bring her inside. I go to the phone to call the professor saying that we would be absent today for her class. I go back to Agatha on the couch where I left her. I start to take off her leather jacket and riding goggles. She starts to get up I push her down saying to rest. I went to get a thermometer to check her temperature she had a fever of 38.2 degrees Fahrenheit. I start to pick her up and bring her into my room. She says she's sorry for what she did in the bathroom.
I start to cry she asks what's wrong. I ask " Is it wrong to like you?". She looks down feeling bad. I lay her down in bed and I say sorry and leave the room after tucking her into my bed. I go to the kitchen and make her porridge and some hot black tea. I leave it with her and she starts eating it as she eats I fall asleep next to her. Having a dream of us touring the country side on her bike.
"I'm such a idiot" I think to myself as I start to get out of the bed not bothering Jessica. I leave the room to get dressed. I rush out of the house to get to the tool shed again in the parking lot and take out my bike. The landowner was kind enough to let us rent out his tool shed of apartment building for our bikes. As I start it Jessica comes out startled I start to leave on my bike she chases after me on hers.
I go down some allies and parks and lost her around the fifth ally. I needed to go to the meeting place at a bar in down town Chicago. I leave my bike I in the back ally and go in through the back door. I go to the man in the corner and whisper " Man at midnight goes to a river with a bag." He calls over some other guy named Matthew to lead me into the back room I start to go in the back. Taking some pills from Matthew to stop the dizziness.
I go up to the man with the most prostitutes around him and ask " What job do you want me to do Boss" my dad assigned me to this man as long as I was in Chicago he made me do some information collection work and some dirty stuff on the side. We meet behind the bar inside a secret strip club meant for most prestige gangs in all of America. I go to him and ask for the assignment he says "Come on doll stop being so cold and lets have some fun on the bed I'll give you a fine time."
I grab his crotch and squeeze it hard saying " Pops what's the assignment.". He starts saying " Damn bitch!" handing me the folder. I open it up as he says " A girl keeps coming to the bar asking for you. What's her name Alexis. Shocked to hear him mention my sisters name I stood there asking what she wanted with me. He ignores me and says "I want you to go on a break from assignments". "Just do this last job for now and kill a man named Kane Walker he's been on to us for the past couple months. You need you to sleep with a girl named Jessica Mays in the C.I.A.
She is his assistant she's still in college people say that she would become the best agent as long she passes her first mission then she would go onto training to become on the field agent." Shocked I leave the building crying " thinking that Jessica would suspect me.". A man follows me outside saying that the boss say that your sister would meet you at twelve noon today. I look at my watch seeing that it says half past seven. I get on my bike and rush toward the apartment calling Jessica on the way saying that I'm going to come home I would be okay. As I get home I strip nude onto my bed and sleep.
"Damn it Agatha" I told her to stay still. As I turn the corner of Charlsetton Rd. my phone rings. I look at the i.d. I see that it was my boss Mr. Walker.
" Jessica. I have a mission for you this is your first mission. I want you to know this is very important that this could determine your position in the C.I.A. you have to go and kill James Omally." I start to ask who that is as I ride down the road to the secret supply shop for the agents.
" Jessica he is the most notorious criminal out their on the street. You can get information from a girl named Alexis Avery on where he is. She's the second daughter of the top gang boss in the country James works for her father and is his left hand man. She is said to be in Seattle and for some strange reason she's going to your place." I think that it couldn't be that she couldn't be related to Agatha. That Agatha was the most beautiful gentle person in the world.
" Okay sir I'll seduce her into getting the information out of her. But, sir who is his right hand man?"
" That would be his first daughter she is attending the same school as you and has been on the low for some time now."
I hurry down the street as fast the law would allow me to go and got my supplies and went straight home.
"Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep!" I wake up to the sound of my alarm clock beeping annoyingly. I get up to put the alarm clock on snooze when suddenly a shuriken hits it. I know only one person that has a habit of doing that. " Agatha long time no see." as Alexis jumps off the top corner of the wall.
"You're paying for that it costs $12." saying that as I get out of bed to get dressed.
"You know why I'm here dear Sister"
" I really don't know what is the occasion for you to show your presence to me ooh great pain in the butt one?"
"Agatha you know why I'm here. I came here to tell you that your living with a C.I.A. agent to be and your supposed to sleep with her. I just recently got word of her first mission to get word out of me by sleeping with me."
I look at her annoyed and going in to the living room to sit and catch up on studies " So what it's not like I care of what her mission is."
" You should care because she has a suspicion that your my sister."
" Thanks for the heads up captain obvious."
" Okay I see your clearly annoyed with your fever and all. I just wanted to ask you to hold off your assignment till she's finished with hers."
" Hey how'd you..."
" Intuition and bye!"
"Hey!" as I call out to her she disappears into the roof top of the next few buildings.
As I take out my keys to open the door I see a shadow go by on the roof of the next building. I decide that it was nothing. Entering the room to see Agatha in the living room in only a shirt and underwear.
To tease her I say " Hey Aggy puts some clothes on that barely covers you.". I start to think about what happened this morning about one of sex episodes. She usually doesn't remember but, this one was a disaster.
" Jessica stop it I know you like it. Any way do you know what time it is you should be doing your studies the Professor will be mad if we don't study after we called in absent for today."
" You should be resting especially because of your fever."
" Don't worry it's gone" as I try to make light of the situation especially after today's morning disaster.
I want to tell her so bad about her episodes but then she'll go find help for her problems. When she does that then she won't be able to have sex with each other even though she is unaware of it.
I hope she doesn't start to ask me questions about my family. " Uhh. Hey. Do you want to go on a trip to the log cabin by the lake we went to last year?" Trying to make plans for spring.
Jessica looks nervous saying " I can't this year I have to work over times at the shelter to get my community hours. Any way how about you and me go to your room I have a surprise."
I start to panic thinking about the shuriken in the room. I yell "Wait let me get dressed first give my 45 seconds."
"Okay but only 45 seconds anything more I'll come and storm in."
I clean up and put on some clothes when I realize the shuriken is still out I grab it then Jessica comes into the room. She has a box that's wrapped and starts to yell
"Happy Birthday and I got you a present!" panicking I put the shuriken on the strap of my thigh where my other blades where. She opens the box and a puppy jumps out. I fall over startled.
It's a good thing I found that secret room in my closet. I hope that she likes it. She looked down lately and lonely so what better love to give her than puppy love.
" Oh he's lovely! I forgot today was my birthday."
"I hope you like it the dog knows all the basic commands and more." I say as I think to myself about his training to detect bombs and go on mission. " I thought we could use some company since we really like dogs and such I thought we could get one. So what are you going to name him?"
" I think Kodi. You know short for Kodiak."
" Well that suits him because his parents were sled dogs."
I think to myself for a moment I wish that my life was like this calm and peaceful but I can't be. I look up at Jessica and say " Hey Jess you wanna see what I got for you?"
"What are you talking about Aggy it's your birthday?"
" Well I'm so grateful I decided to do something for you and I promise neither of us will regret it."
Jessica tilts her head unsure then says okay. I tell her to put this blind fold on and drink some milk. I give her some milk with a sleeping pill in it. She drinks it without question and falls asleep right after.
"Oww! My head I have a huge splitting headache." I start to get up but something was holding me down. Some one takes the blindfold off. it was Agatha " Hey what are you doin?"
" I have treat for you now spread your legs."
I start to protest then out of nowhere she hits me with a wip.
"What were you about to say sweetie?"
" Nothing." I was so confused on what was happening until I see that Agatha is having one of her episodes. I calm down and start to relax until she brings some thing out. She snaps her fingers the I start to grow a dick it comes out I start to feel pleasure. I was confused she put a strap around my dick then brings out this cream thing. She rubs it over my vagina and ass hole.
" Wait what is ...?"
" Smack" goes the whip then she says " Did I say you can speak?"
" No." I look away to the wall.
" Good now hold still as I rub this on."
I start to feel it almost immediately the burning sensation from the cream then I realize its mint. She then starts stroking my penis and I feel a burning itching sensation. She keeps rubbing and fingering me till I couldn't handle it anymore.
" Aghh! Please stop I can't hold it on any more!" She then presses a button then all the semen comes out spurting all over myself.
She then leaves more cream on me and then leaves.


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Dhallywood's new heart throb Mahiya Mahi will be seen in an action avatar for the first time, in her upcoming film "Agni." The movie directed by Iftakar Chowdhury will hit theatres during Eid-ul-Azha.
In an interview with the Dhaka Tribune, Mahi said: "I have done a lot of hard work for this film. I believe my effort will receive the same response as my previous ones." The young actor is quite optimistic and expects that her films will gain audience acclaim.
While talking about the new film, Mahi shares her experience: "I really enjoyed working in this film. My character is that of a simple girl who wants to take revenge on her parent's killers."
Mahiya Mahi has created much hype amongst film lovers as a newcomer. According to Mahi, Dhallywood may get a new action heroine in terms of box office hit after the release of "Agni."
"The action movie will feature quality and challenging stunts in fantastic locations. I hope the audience will really love this action-packed flick," she said.
Mahi loves to face challenges, while working in films featuring different subjects also matters to her. "I love challenges and diversity in my characters, also films with exceptional story lines hold a great deal of appeal for me. I want to captivate my audience by presenting them with different roles all the time. I love different proportions in each and every role I play."
Mahi remained one of the top actors in the last Eid season. She was paired with Dhallywood heartthrob Shakib Khan in her recent film "Bhalobasha Ajkal." The film was a huge success and Mahi's role in the movie received appreciation from the audience.


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stardust121 posted...Mey_girl posted...Kicked? How?
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@Ricky - When we played yesterday, you struggled at Pentagon ... what happened?
xXAISPXx posted...stardust121 posted...Mey_girl posted...Kicked? How?What dug said1Pefrog posted...@Ricky - When we played yesterday, you struggled at Pentagon ... what happened?Ive had a lot of matches where i struggle lately... mostly because im used to having the security offered by an explosive focus spas. If i'm remembering correctly, i started actually playing late enough into the match where your team had all of the control points. That and the loadouts against my style... doesnt work well.
When people start warping, or disappearing, or the game sounds starts changing it means that you are about to be kicked out of the game. I think it has to do with either someone else joining the game, leaving the game or the host is changing.
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Star wars Battlefront 3 - Better than SWB2?
Anyone angry with LucasArts for making SWB2 (frankly speaking) a bit of a flop? It had its good points... but the fact that a big Star Destroyer couldn't blow a measly CP to bits is a bit ..... BONKERS!
It better be better, BF2 had a large amount of good things but also an onslaught of problems and things that didn't feel right for Battlefront.
ya, i would like it a lot more if it was better than battlefront II...did anyone here like the guided rocket idea.....it was pretty fun, along with all the other awards..
is there any proof that SWB3 is coming out yet? if so, for what systems???
the power of a guided rocket is not worth the time trying to hit anything, i would rather go solo than fire the guided on a chicken walker.
If only a few more patches could have been released im sure the game play could have been cleaned up a bit, atleast everyone wouldnt play as an engi.
ya, it was pretty cool....i would sit by an ammo machine at a safe base, then go full speed at the ground near a squad of enemies....the explosion sent them flying!!!
I think the awards you earned was a good idea. Some of them anyway.
I liked the game personally. I think that it was better than BF1 in many ways. The game certainly could have been better though.
Indeed, but BF I had like, one thing that wasn't on BF II originally, such as Rhen Var and Bespin and such, the old planets. I kinda missed those, but the new planets were OKAY, I personally hate Felucia though. They could've kept Dune Sea and such.
There were some elements of BF1 that I enjoyed, like levels with land and air battles (i.e. Tatooine, Bespin, Naboo)(I'd fly starfighters into the bridge areas on bespin to stop the other teams from proceding to the cps). Also being able to lay flat on the ground and being able to launch yourself with your own grenade. (Me and my friend had contests to see who could launch over the sarlacc pit without being eaten). Being able to jump out of fighters(me and the same friend had "parachute" runs on Hoth). Destroying cp's instead of taking them (i.e. Endor). Finally, the 4 options for commanding other units around instead of just "follow me."
For BF2, the upgrades, the enhanced fighter/player controls (i.e. rolls/running), the ability to repair some of the environmental stuff (i.e. doors on Kashyyyk/shields on Starships) and ummmm the new levels i guess.
I want BF3 to have all those elements + more (after all, it is 3) (maybe instead of picking a class, having set classes for AI units but you can pick your look, the primary weapon, the secondary (pistol/fusion cutter) and the grenades)(or a point value on each weapon to pick from and you get so many points to start and only a few more after beating the campaign <never having a rocket launcher and blaster but being able to have a pistol and all the grenades> or something like that)
I was never a big fan of the heroes, i thought the point was to see the battles from the point of view of the ordinary soldiers
i should hope that a sequel would improve on its predecessor(s), lol
That's why whenever I get the chance to be a hero I say no because I got the game to be a soldier not a hero or villain.
Yeah, they'll find some way to disappoint us in some way, even when things looks good, there's always something under the surface. Heroes should be minimal, if none at all.
Once killed in a battle, I think they should be gone.
I wouldn't mind if they were made into a generic balanced type unit, the Emperials could have a dark jedi, the republic normal jedi, the CIS magna guards and possibly regular jedi for the rebels also, not sure how many jedi they had. Just take away all of the powers except jump, sprint and block. Tone down the health and energy also and youve got yourself a relatively balanced unit, maybe put a 15 point restriction on it and then make it 1 per side. You would still have the noobs tank whoring to get them, but without powers and tons of health they arent as overpowered.
I agree to that, they'd be used as if they were a normal unit, and wouldn't overpower the enemy so easily then. Or completely dominate another faction.
and the Jedi in BF2 are already innaccurately weak, i'd prefer they just left out heroes entirely than nerf Jedi even more...
Maybe you're right, but originally when I first played the game, I thought Heroes were okay, but now that i'm way better than the initial start, I have no use for them, and i'm sure none of you all do as well, if you've been through the same scenario as me.
once you can go through the Jedi Temple level in campaign without dying, you no longer have any need for heroes, lol.
Jeez I know, if you're good enough to die only at least once or twice, no need for Heroes, I didn't play with them for long anyway since I played the first Battlefront, and only a few things were changed in the second.
I pretty much think i stuck to the normal units after I played through the campaign once, and the only reason i was then was because my friends and i had a competition to see who could get them first. I've been turning them off entirely since then...
I really miss levels like Dune Sea and Bespin Platforms. Bring them back for BF3
And what happened to a thing called level select for campaign. i dont always want to start over or just play hoth
Agreed, they were my favorite stages on the first one. And after a couple of hours into the game, I started answering no to hero request, being trooper is much better.
There are times when its hard to avoid being a hero/villain, on Tantiv nothing beats playing Vader spawn camping the last CP, or playing Maul on Eisley. Other than that i play on servers that have heroes off.
Having a jedi as a normal soldier would be interresting......lets just keep the jedi in the campaign...
I could live with jedi just in campain, but they should have normal health meters instead of the if i kill a billion guys i can live forever meter. and the need to remain as an option and not forced upon you
Yes, I hate the fact that you have to kill people to stay as a Jedi...Also I think it should have the ability to pick up weapons dropped by allies and enemies...
How do you pick up a SBD's weapon? Or a droideca's for that matter? And why bother when sabers are probably the best weapon in the game unless people here are capable of killing half the enemy on a time with 1 blaster rifle throw or something.
Again I ask, how many times has it taken down an entire hallway of enemies in 1 shot, while completely healing you at the same time.
^ Never is the answer Jawa.
Yeah, only certain weapons should be picked up I guess.
I love the whole capture the command post idea, but maybe there should be diffrent objectives for each team that actually effected the on going battle. As for the hero units, I think that if your team meets certain requirements such as hold x amount of command posts then an AI controled hero should enter the battle on their side. The hero would be extremely powerful (like a real jedi) but once it dies its gone for good.
Id rather the developers not get to creative with online conquest, its been proven a success. The other stuff can be saved for mods.
That solution sounds wonderful except for the fact that consoles have very limited to no modding capacity, making your idea useless for the majority of systems that the game comes out on.
Then just throw it in the Instant Action SP mode, as long as its offline.
Do you really want to see huge maps with 100's of AI lagging the crap out of the game, Heroes and Villains running around randomly killing you. While your trying to complete some mundane and irrelevant task with half your team camping on a hill or spamming chat with gut wrenching political discussion.
To tell you the truth, I dont think Ive ever seen 100 ai on a shipped map, in fact the only place I have seen that many is on mod maps, which you ironically seem to think will solve the problem. I agree that heroes are bad, but theres really nothing a developer can do to stop the other things you complain about without causing more trouble than there was initially.
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College Hockey:MCHA picks: Nov. 9
Well I am pleasantly surprised with my successful picks last weekend. Although my predicted scores were far from stellar, I managed to correctly pick two splits and one weekend sweep. Thus far, my picks record is 6-2 (.750), not a bad way to open a season.Here's hoping last week wasn't just beginner's luck; here goes week two!
Friday-Saturday, November 9-10
Milwaukee School of Engineering at Adrian
This is going to be one of the more exciting series of the weekend. It will be a rematch of last year's Harris Cup championship that saw MSOE snapping Adrian's four-year streak with the trophy in a thrilling overtime game. Last week, the Bulldogs (2-0-0) swept Northland in convincing fashion. MSOE (3-1-0) had a series split with Finlandia. This weekend, each team will be playing with something to prove; Adrian will want to show that last year's championship loss was a fluke, and MSOE will want to prove they deserved that NCAA bid. Adrian 4-2, MSOE 3-2
Lake Forest vs. Concordia
This is a home and home series. Concordia (2-2-0) has already matched last season's wins with a series sweep over Lawrence last weekend. It'll be interesting to see if their freshmen dominated roster can keep the momentum going. Lake Forest (1-1-0) split with Marian over the weekend. Freshman defender Andrew Stein is leading the team with two goals and two assists from the series. I'm going to predict a split this weekend with each team winning at home. Concordia 3-2, Lake Forest 3-2
Finlandia at Marian
Finlandia (1-1-0) had an impressive split with MSOE last weekend. The Lions saw five different goal scorers in the series. Marian (1-1-0) split with Lake Forest in a home-and-home series. Sophomore goalie Randy Willis was strong in the series with a .929 save percentage. Since both teams split last weekend, I'm going to go with the same result this time around. Finlandia 3-1, Marian 4-2
Lawrence at Northland
Both Lawrence and Northland were swept last weekend, Lawrence (0-2-0) by Concordia, while Northland (0-2-0) dropped two against Adrian. The two teams will be looking to get in the win column this weekend. As per my above predictions, I think the teams will split the weekend. Lawrence 3-1, Northland 3-1
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Since 2007 Douglas Ljungkvist has been searching for, chased, and stalked vintage cars in Brooklyn's urban and industrial landscapes. The work has matured into a cohesive typology titled Urban Cars.
The project is a study of form and design documenting cars mostly from the 1970's. The cars are photographed similar to formal portraits, photographed in profile and isolated from people and other cars. The visual relationship between the cars and their environment is more important to Ljungkvist as a photographer than the brand, model, production year, or engine size.
American cars of this era are still popular for their (masculine) aesthetics and raw power. They were built with individual expression in mind at a time when everything was big. As mechanical cars they are fairly easy to maintain and tinker with for hobbyists. The European cars reflect longevity and craftsmanship, attributes that are rare in today's modern and generically designed cars.
The work is also a celebration of 1970's vernacular color photography and the freedom, expression, and adventure that the automobile represents in American popular culture.
This publication is only a mock-up and partial inventory check of what will most likely be a photobook published (by a well known publisher) in the fall of 2015.
I'm a Brooklyn based photographer originally from Sweden. Most of my personal projects explore vernacular beauty with subtexts of time, identity, and memory. My work process is intuitive and my photographic voice could be described as urban, colorful, graphic, and quiet. Formally, I am interested in the study of color, form, and space. In addition to Fine Art photography my focus is on Travel and Architectural photography.
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[UPDATED 10/16: For the record, labelhorde is now back online.]
[UPDATED 11:30 AM 10/15: Last update on this, but note that labelhorde's site is still down. Note also that Angela Johnson's site, and Rhonda Zayas's site, are still up and running; so that it's only the members of labelhorde who are offline (and losing their investment) now, not the teacher of fashion marketing nor the public relations guru. Just so the lines are clear here.]
[UPDATED 7 PM 10/13: Curiously, three days after Catherine called attention to irresponsible management at labelhorde, when you click on their site right now, what do you get? (http://macdonald.genwebhost.com/suspended.page/) and the chilling phrases "This Acccount Has Been Suspended" and "Please contact the billing/support department as soon as possible." We didn't do anything but witness. How can they not afford to pay their internet bill?]
by Jerome du Bois
Bulletin from the blog some love to hate:
This sure is an unhealthy, even poisonous town.
Cretins with battery acid in their veins and Clorox in their brains came crawling out snittering when I posted a photograph celebrating Catherine's completion of her astounding dress, The Psychedelic Leprechaun. The sitemeter soared. How predictable. And they did the obvious. And Angela Johnson and Rhonda Zayas left the insulting thread up, and they explicitly endorsed it by contributing to it. When they damn well felt like it, they took it down. Jerks. They have yet to send us an email of apology, which we deserve.
Try to imagine what is in the heart and mind of someone who would take the time and trouble to cut and paste and ruin a photograph which does nothing but celebrate beauty and hard work? These people cannot handle beauty and the demand for high standards; so, like angry grade-schoolers, they draw the moustache on the Mona Lisa. Only here they did a lot worse, because their souls are black. And, for reasons known only to them, they hate us. We're real weepy about it, too. All broken up.
Twits, with tiny lives.
They couldn't just look at the photograph, and then move on to another blog or entry or website or activity. No: it gnawed at them enough that they went out of their ways to destroy a perfectly innocuous celebration of a special creation and a special time.
And if they think they've slowed us down or intimidated us, they'd better start thinking.
We're going to keep on exposing the ugliness in this town, wherever we find it.
For example, yesterday we followed a sitemeter reference from a person who calls himself the klute. When the page appeared, it was a whole damn thread about me. Shudder. Remember, I never even heard of this guy until he came out of the woodwork last month with a gratuitous slap for no reason.
Catherine said, "It's exactly like those TV shows where they open the perp's closet and there's a bunch of pictures and news stories all about their one obsession. This creep has some kind of intellectual homosexual fascination with you. It reminds me of Wendy before we ran him off --Ian Wender, remember? 'I read you every morning with my morning coffee.' Yeesh. This guy is obsessed with you. What's that about? Creeps."
Couldn't have said it better myself. the klute, you should probably save yourself further embarrassment, and just tiptoe away. And stay away.
Moving on, down at The Trunk Space we have two more skanky exhibits: gay male clichés and paintings of registered sex offenders.
Edward Luce's particular deformation of psychological health focuses on hairy men, and he makes paintings of them. Say no more. He's the same guy who hung up a string of truckers' caps which mimicked the gay hanky code. If you read what those colors mean, you know why gay bars have no windows. (These proud men.) Message for Mr. Luce: study psychology, not anatomy; you might grow up. (Now some ignoramus will label me homophobic. Predictably.)
Karolina Sussland's paintings of Texas registered sex offenders are themselves pathological. Again, imagine the kind of mind that conceives of such a project, and thinks it's fine, even ironically edgy. Doesn't this woman have children of her own? Or know children? So while she's faithfully painting these evil faces, transferring feature by feature from one medium to another, does she ever think about the victims, some of whom, kept secret in these perp's heads, will be buried in untidy spots near roadsides all across this land, forever lost to their loved ones? If she does think these things, does she care?
What kind of mind conceives of paintings such as these? A pathological one, I say.
Then, as mentioned before in "The Murder Pimps," Gidget Gein has a show at Perihelion. This is the guy who used to steal objects from helpless dead persons when he was entrusted with the job of driving them from hospitals to funeral homes. Another fine example of Phoenix artistic judgment by Amy Young and Doug Grant, two more ghouls in the mix.
Finally, the Phoenix New Times once again recently featured Sue Chenoweth, who is still flogging her so-called addictions and compulsions, though now, of course, she informs us she's in recovery. But she still talks about this crap because it's her gimmick. She makes sure they come up in the interview:
Why there are no paintings made with real blood in her studio anymore: I went through this cathartic thing where I had to make more room. I threw away I don't know how many huge garbage cans. Anything with real blood or mutilation or I'd prick my finger and draw with the blood --I don't know why and I don't care. Anything that reeked of Camelback Hospital.
Catherine, a former teacher, says, "Even with the most co-dependent enablers, and the most forgiving school principal and colleagues, no whacko maintains the steady teaching career that Sue Chenoweth has. And now she'll probably cry when she reads this, and I'll get another nasty letter from her old art teacher Marlyne Jones like I did after the Arizona Biennial in 2003. Don't bother, Marlyne."
And pass the tissue, Sue; your career is going fine, even if it looks to us like aesthetic Munchausen-by-proxy.
So there you have it, people; some fine examples of local Phoenix art and culture.
And now, if you'll excuse me, Catherine is calling me to the breakfast table: leftover chateaubriand from last night, shirred eggs with fresh herbes de Provence, a little caviar on the side. On Wedgewood china. Fresh-squeezed orange juice in Baccarat crystal. Fresh, hot coffee. Damask linen. My beautiful wife beside me.
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MOSCOW, Idaho – Coming off a win at home against Bakersfield, the Idaho men's basketball team will try to build some momentum heading into February when it visits Grand Canyon in its only game of the week, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. (PT) in Phoenix, Ariz.
Thursday's game will be broadcast live online at www.Cox7.com. It will be the first meeting between the two programs. Grand Canyon will make the return trip to Moscow on Feb. 22.
The Vandals improved to 2-4 in the Western Athletic Conference and 8-12 overall when they came back from a seven-point deficit in the final 10 minutes against Bakersfield on Jan. 18. Idaho point guard Mike Scott, who has played 37.5 minutes per game in the last two games while filling in for the injured Glen Dean, is averaging 16.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and just one turnover while shooting 55.0 percent from the field and 50.0 percent from 3-point range in that time. He is coming off career-highs of 20 points and six assists in Idaho's win against the 'Runners.
GCU is led by Killian Larson's 15.1 points and 10.9 rebounds per game. The 'Lopes are 2-2 in their last four games -- all WAC contests -- after enduring a five-game losing streak heading into league play. Three Grand Canyon players -- Daniel Alexander, Sam Daly and Jerome Garrison -- played all 40 minutes in GCU's last outing, a loss at Utah Valley on Jan. 11. The 'Lopes will be coming off a stretch of 11 days without a game when they take on Idaho. Grand Canyon is coached by Dan Majerle, who is 7-10 in his first season as a head coach.
After Thursday's game, the Vandals will have a little bit of time off before their next game, a matchup against Seattle U in the Cowan Spectrum on Feb. 1. That game is the first of three straight at home for the Vandals, as they also host New Mexico State (Feb. 6) and Texas-Pan American (Feb. 8).


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2013-14: Keonta Vernon redshirted the 2013-14 season while at Wyoming.
Before Wyoming: The 6'5", 225-pound Vernon played a standout prep career under coach Mark Hatton at Tulare Union High School in Tulare, Calif. He helped guide the Redskins to a 99-20 mark during his four seasons and set the school's all-time scoring mark with more than 1,800 career points.
As a senior in 2012-13, Vernon and Tulare Union went 20-7 overall. He averaged team highs of 24.8 points, 17.1 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 3.7 blocks per game, while finishing second on the team at 3.8 assists. Vernon notched a double-double in all but one game during the season, including seven games scoring more than 30 points. He posted a season-high 37 points against Mt. Whitney on Dec. 4 to go with 21 rebounds. He was named First Team All-Conference and First Team All-State after the season, including MVP of the conference.
As a junior, Vernon guided Tulare Union to a 29-6 record and the sectional title game thanks to averages of 19.0 points, 14.3 rebounds, 4.6 blocks and 3.0 assists per game. He scored a season-high 29 points twice and notched more than 20 points in 18 games. He had one triple-double during the season with 18 points, 20 rebounds and 11 blocks en route to earning First Team All-Conference and Second Team All-State honors.
During Vernon's sophomore campaign in 2010-11, he averaged a double-double with 13.2 points and 12.4 rebounds to go with 3.7 blocks and 2.3 assists per game. He helped lead the Redskins to a 26-3 mark and a berth in the state playoffs. As a freshman in 2009-10, Vernon was a part-time starter and helped Tulare Union go 24-4 with averages of 6.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game.
On the football field, Vernon was a dynamic wide receiver. During his senior season, he caught 36 passes for 614 yards and 11 touchdowns in seven games. He had three games with more than 120 receiving yards.
Vernon's AAU team, California Double Pump Elite, compiled a 44-2 record in his last two seasons.
Personal: The son of Anyka Harris, Keonta was born on Oct. 24, 1994, in Tulare, Calif. He has two brothers, Jontell and Frederick, and two sisters, Unique and Anisha. Keonta has not declared a major at Wyoming. He was also recruited by Fresno State, Northern Arizona, Santa Barbara and Santa Clara.
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The mdeia is sensationalizing a story about a party that happened on South Beach last offseason. Many Dolphins were there. Chris Johnson (Titans RB) was there. Chad OchoCinco was there.
The story goes that a good dose of bragadocia was happening. And the question came up - who was faster: Johnson or Ted Ginn jr. They decided to settle it like 10 year-olds and just race.
Now here comes the point of contention. Apparently, Johnson thought the race was going to be then-and-there out on Ocean Drive. So, he went out there. But Ginn, jr didn't. Johnson said Ginn, jr chickened out.
....but J Peasy defended his teammate. He says that they were going to race at the Dolphins facility "where there's lots of grass to run on." And went on to remind everyone how impractical it is to run on Ocean Drive [Dave's note: the road is always packed, he's right]. But it was Johnson who was a no-show.
OchoCinco probably would get involved in this dicussion, since he actually offered to make this a three-man race, but he's a little preoccupied with the death of a teammate to worry about something this trivial today.
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The 25th-ranked UCLA Baseball team scored three runs in the first two innings and never looked back, defeating the UC Irvine Anteaters, 5-0, at Jackie Robinson Stadium on Tuesday night.
Freshman Grant Dyer picked up his second win of the year for the Bruins, tossing seven innings of shutout ball and striking out six. Evan Manarino suffered the loss for the Anteaters, lasting just 1.1 innings and giving up three runs on five hits.
The Bruins jumped on UC Irvine early, scoring a pair of runs in the bottom of the first. Sophomore Christoph Bono smacked a double to left with one out before sophomore Ty Moore reached on a walk with two outs, bringing up freshman Luke Persico. Persico came through for the Bruins, lacing a double down the left field line to score Bono and Moore to make it 2-0 UCLA.
UCLA would chase Manarino from the game in the bottom of the second, hitting three straight singles with one out to load the bases. Bono then stepped in and added to UCLA's lead with a sacrifice fly to left that scored Chatterton, bringing the Bruin lead up to three.
Dyer would make that lead hold up, as he continually shut down the UC Irvine offense while allowing just two runners to reach second in his seven innings of work. The Bruins then added gave Dyer some more run support in the bottom of the seventh, scoring two more to give UCLA a five-run advantage. Senior Pat Gallagher and Chatterton led off the frame with back-to-back singles before moving up to second and third on a wild pitch by UC Irvine pitcher Mitch Merten. Senior Brian Carroll then placed a single to right, scoring Gallagher to make it 4-0. Another sacrifice fly by Bono on the next at-bat brought home Chatterton and UCLA took its 5-0 lead to the eighth.
Sophomore Jake Ehret and junior David Berg then pitched scoreless eighth and ninth innings respectively and UCLA went on to claim the 5-0 victory over the Anteaters.
Carroll and Chatterton each recorded two hits in the ballgame, with Chatterton scoring two runs and Carroll logging a RBI. Persico and Bono each had two RBI in the game as well while Bono added a run scored.
UCLA (9-7) opens up Pac-12 play this weekend as the Bruins will head up to the Bay Area to play a three game series at California (10-5) from Friday, March 14 to Sunday, March 16. Game times are 7 p.m., 6 p.m. and 2 p.m. respectively and Sunday's game will be televised live by the Pac-12 Networks.
Game Notes: UCLA extended its winning streak over the Anteaters to five straight games dating back to 2012...Brian Carroll has now reached base safely in 12 consecutive games and recorded at least one hit in his last six…Christoph Bono has now logged six hits in his last 12 at-bats…the Bruins improved their record to 38-8 when scoring first and 22-4 when scoring in the first inning in the last two seasons…this was UCLA's third shutout win of the season (other two were North Carolina State on March 1 and Michigan on March 2)…Grant Dyer's seven innings pitched and six strikeouts were new season-highs for the freshman…Dyer allowed just three base runners in his first five innings and with his seven shutout innings lowered his ERA to 2.62 on the year...UCLA is now 21-7 in its last 28 games against Big West opponents.


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iiNet have just made their acquisition of Canberra-based TransACT official. The deal included iiNet scooping up the company for $60 million, and TransACT happy with the deal as they were reportedly keen to sell because of the impending rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN).
iiNet CEO Michael Malone was quoted:
iiNet's acquisition of TransACT represents an attractive strategic opportunity to build scale in the ACT market quickly and efficiently. In particular, TransACT's experienced and passionate management team will allow iiNet to grow its presence in the SME, corporate and government market segments, a key growth area for the Company. We are also excited about the strong existing relationship between TransACT and ActewAGL, the leading utility provider in the region, and the resulting growth opportunities for both companies.


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Miami is the heart of Latin America and the Caribbean and whatever happens to one of our southerly neighbors also happens to us. Today, we are part of the tragedy brought on Haiti by last Tuesday's earthquake.
Miami has a population of about 250,000 hard-working Haitian immigrants. Many have businesses that either serve their local community or provide goods to distributors in Haiti. Although many own homes, the majority are renters.
Other locals, as well, have jobs related to trade with Haiti, many as exporters, or operating the shipping companies that carry the goods.
The earthquake is already having an impact on Miami. To start, the purchasing power of the general population in Haiti has dropped to nothing and, as a result, those businesses here that depend on providing services and merchandise to that country have seen their incomes come to a halt.
The local marine industry is also feeling the effects. The Miami River Port, the traditional channel for the small vessels that carry most of the freight to Haiti, is busy now with the relief effort. While the new Santé terminal is active loading the Santé Manna with relief supplies, other shipping lines have suspended sailings temporarily. All related businesses, namely, transportation, shipbuilding and repair, security and storage are being affected.
Real estate, reflecting what happens around it, reacts to shifts in the economy by changing values. This catastrophe will touch everything that is part of the fabric of Haitian life in Miami. As a result, every property linked to trade with Haiti or to Miami Haitians could change status, from occupied to vacant, from desirable to underutilized, or from redundant to essential.
As it is, the relief effort is creating demand in some areas and types of facilities. However, apartment, office and industrial buildings, as well as retail properties, could lose tenants, effectively lowering their value. A lot will depend on how long it will take for normal trade to recover and on how many Haitians will return home to assist family members or to be part of the rebuilding.
If this terrible challenge becomes a long-term opportunity for Haiti's reconstruction, trade will grow again and there will be many opportunities for Haitians on both sides of the ocean. The need for housing and commercial and industrial properties in Miami will vary accordingly.
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Volleyball Promotional Schedule Released
Aug. 9, 2012
2012 Volleyball Promotions ScheduleCHICAGO - The promotional schedule for the 2012 UIC volleyball season has been released. The Flames will open the campaign on Friday, August 24 in the Colgate Classic, and play their first home match on Friday, August 31, in the first-round of the UIC Invitational.
On Tuesday, Sept. 4, when UIC plays host to in-state rival Northern Illinois at the Flames Athletic Center, the athletic department will be hosting "Faculty Night." All UIC faculty members and their families will be admitted for free. Interested participants should contact Assistant Director of Marketing & Game Promotions Casie Sullivan by noon on Sept. 4 to reserve their spots. Sullivan can be reached at 312-355-1330, or via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The "Red Zone" match will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 3, when the Flames entertain Eastern Illinois in a mid-week non-conference showdown. The first 100 UIC students in attendance will receive a limited edition UIC Flames giveaway item.
On Friday, Oct. 5, when the Flames host Horizon League foe Green Bay, the UIC Athletic Department will be celebrating "Dig for the Cure" in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The first 100 students in attendance will receive a special edition pink UIC t-shirt -- all fans will be encouraged to wear pink.
The next day (Saturday, Oct. 6) will represent "Alumni Day" when the Flames host Milwaukee beginning at 4 p.m. Fans will enjoy the opportunity to meet past and present UIC Volleyball student-athletes. Alumna of the Flames' volleyball program can pre-purchase tickets for a discounted price by contacting Assistant Director of Season Ticket Sales Nate Downing at 312-996-5324, or via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.
On Friday, Oct. 26, the first of two Wounded Warriors events will be held at the FAC. The UIC Athletic Department will be recognizing the men and women that were injured while serving in the armed forces. All Military personnel will be admitted free with proper identification.
The Athletic Department will be celebrating Halloween the following afternoon (Saturday, Oct. 27), when the Flames host Youngstown State at 4 p.m. It will also be Community Day at the FAC. Fans are encouraged to wear their best Halloween costume, and free candy will be available at the match. Community members will also be able to enjoy this local free event with their friends and families.
The second Wounded Warriors event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, when the Flames host cross-town rival Loyola beginning at 2 p.m. Seniors Nicole Allgood, Janise Dismuke, Jacqueline Lang, Kelsey Safranek and Aubrey Sniegowski will all be playing the final home match of their careers.
All volleyball home matches are played at the Flames Athletic Center, located at 839 West Roosevelt Road in Chicago. All events, times and details are subject to change. For youth group events, group discounts and special experience opportunities, contact Director of Ticket Operations Greg Hodges at 312-355-0350.