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A timeless and iconic trilogy comes to the PS3.
Ratchet and Clank fans rejoice! The Ratchet and Clank Trilogy has graced the PS3, and with an all-new HD paintjob and added trophies for all you completionists out there, playing through the wacky adventures of Ratchet and Clank has even more incentive; and did I mention it's even better than before? Must be the nostalgia.
Even though it's only been ten years since the 2002 debut of the space-faring dynamic duo's first intergalactic adventure, reliving and replaying what is arguably one of the Playstation's most iconic and classic action-platforming games is a great experience.
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The story of the trilogy is simple and charming for those who are not familiar with the franchise. Ratchet is an anthropomorphic-humanoid cat known as a Lombax and Clank is a small sentient robot who meet in dire circumstances involving an evil overlord ravaging other planets to benefit his own. Clank crash lands on the planet Ratchet is constructing a spaceship on, and Clank asks the unlikely hero Ratchet to accompany him in a mission to stop the evil Chairman Drek, and thus their adventure begins and an unbreakable friendship forms.
The narrative and characterisation is fairly simple by contemporary standards, but the cartoon-like manner of the story combined with the wacky situations they find themselves in, and the endearing and humorous interaction between the pair and other likable minor characters often induces many laugh-out-loud moments. The story and characterisation genuinely grows on you as it improves in quality in the second and third games.
The gameplay foundations from a contemporary perspective still remains as enjoyable and consistent as it was ten years ago, balancing platforming sections, third-person shooting and puzzle-solving, with a first-person camera perspective available to conquer certain sections. Each game has a basic structure of the dynamic duo travelling across the galaxy, exploring, solving and shooting their way through diverse and exotic alien worlds, each with their own puzzles, obstacles, missions environments, enemies and collectibles to encounter, and bolts to collect. Bolts are the series's currency, used to purchase ammo, new weapons and gadgets modifications, and many of these are needed to progress through the later levels.
"Yo yo yo, Ratchet in the house!"
The levels are well-planned out and many sections encourage players to revisit them to access or blast their way through to new or hidden areas with their newly purchased gear. Smashing and blasting your way through crates, enemies and other areas to gather bolts and acquire new weapons and gadgets is extremely addictive, and there are a variety of wacky and over-the-top items to keep things exciting.
The player controls Ratchet for the majority of each game, though there are certain missions which require the player to directly control Clank; otherwise Clank sits on Ratchet's back in a backpack like fashion and provides assistance in the form of gadgets, jumping, hovering, diving and other abilities gained through various upgrades.
Insomniac doesn't deviate from the basic formula too much, and improves upon it in the latter two games rather than change it completely, but they generally managed to nail a great balance of platforming, light puzzle-solving and shooting sections. Combined with all the different types of weapons, such as a 'Suck Cannon' which sucks in enemies and shoots them back out as bullets, or the 'Devastator', which needs no elaboration, each combat situation is fun and entertaining. The three entries also contain various mini-games scattered between levels, such as hoverboard races, space fights, horde-style wave battles and so on, to mix things up.
Sometimes it feels the games throw wave after wave of mindless enemies at you just to count them as another mission, which is somewhat disappointing after playing through some of the more creative missions available, such as Ratchet going into disguise and having to talk his way past some guards with hilarious conversational results. However, the depth of the weapon progression and variety available, as well as the skill involved in getting around the platform sections mostly negate this.
The classic R&C gameplay remains intact and as fun as ever.
The first Ratchet and Clank is a lot more simpler and notably lacks the diversity of weapons and mini-game missions the second added in. Looking back it's the second game which cemented the series's appeal; tighter more responsive controls, strafing, bigger and better weapons, and slicker presentation. Most importantly, it added light-roleplaying elements to the way weapons and gadgets upgrade. The more they're used, the more powerful they get, eventually morphing into something new.
The third entry expanded upon the formula the most in making the gameplay- from collecting bolts to general combat- a lot more faster paced. It also added the Starship Phoenix, a player staging area where missions can be triggered, and 'Vid-Comics' collected throughout the game can be used to play a 2D-side-scrolling mini-game involving Captain Qwark and his origin stories his superhero career, which is a fun side-distraction.
The multiplayer aspects of the third entry- which has been included in the HD trilogy- is fun for what it is, and contains traditional gametypes such as Deathmatch and Capture The Flag, and a mode called Siege in which the player storms the opponent's base and tries to destroy the power core inside.
"Smashing and blasting your way through crates, enemies and other areas to gather bolts and acquire new weapons and gadgets is extremely addictive, and there are a variety of wacky and over-the-top items to keep things exciting."
The Trilogy comes on a single Blu-Ray disc and lets you choose which of the three classics to play. In my time with all three, I found all had improved significantly in the graphical department, which is good because they truly benefitted from the HD remaster. The characters, environments and weapons have been pleasantly and impressively translated into 1080p with vivid colours and textures that bring it on par with the best-looking HD collections around. The Trilogy implements 720p Stereoscopic 3D support for those who want to view it in all its 3D glory, though if playing in 3D there is a noticeable drop in framerate, at 30fps instead of the smoother 60fps.
Some minor annoyances in the presentation department were some stuttering in the second title, and the lack of subtitle support in the second game. The mission load sequence of flying between planets is also painfully repetitive, and remains exactly the same for all three games. The pre-rendered cutscenes seemed to have taken a hit, as the visual quality and screen ratio are less refined than the rest of the games, though it doesn't influence gameplay.
Another common complaint is the camera, which doesn't always auto-correct in certain battles with bosses, though I personally did not consciously encounter this as a problem, probably because I was having too much fun using the 'Suck Cannon' weapon to shoot robot aliens at giant spider-queens and other awesome-ly cartoonish bosses.
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punk said: R&C is a series I never paid too much attention. I always thought of it as poorer gamer compared to Jak and daxter and only really got into the R&C series through the PS3. I have yet to get my hands on all 4 one due to time constraints and average reviews.
I'm glad to see an HD remake for these games and will look to pick up a copy as well and your reviews helps that decision.
I'm not always a big fan of HD remakes but the price and care that was put into bringing these games back to life for those who missed out is a good thing.
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Charlie Barnet: Cherokee
Charlie Barnet (tenor sax)
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Charlie Barnet (tenor sax),
Bob Burnet, John Mendell, John Owens (trumpet); Ben Hall, Don Ruppersberg, Bill Robertson (trombone); Gene Kinsey, Donald McCook (alto sax); Kurt Bloom (tenor saxes), James Lamare (tenor sax, baritone sax), Bill Miller (piano), Bus Etri (guitar), Phil Stephens (bass), Ray Michaels (drums).
Composed by Ray Noble. Arranged by Billy May.
Recorded: New York, July 17, 1939
Rating: 75/100 (learn more)
In becoming a bandleader, millionaire playboy Charlie Barnet defied his family but wound up making more money than as the white-shoe lawyer they'd have preferred. His biggest hit, "Cherokee," would serve as the basis for bebopper Charlie Parker's "Ko Ko" (1945), but otherwise holds scant historical interest. Evidently meant to evoke the largest Native American tribe through hokey wah-wah and tom-tom effects that were beneath even Hollywood's casual indignity, Billy May's arrangement is little more than tedious commercialism, unredeemed by Barnet's dilettantish saxophone. 1939 was among jazz's greatest years, crammed with classic recordings. "Cherokee" ain't one of them. Don't waste your wampum.
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The Sprint Cup Series heads to Kansas Speedway for the first time this season for the first-ever night race at the track, the 5-Hour Energy 400 Benefitting Special Operations Warrior Foundation on Saturday night, May 10th. Joe Gibbs Racing drivers Matt Kenseth and Denny Hamlin both have wins at the track, but Kyle Busch has yet to visit victory lane in the Cup Series at the 1.5-mile track.
Kenseth, in the No. 20 Dollar General Toyota Camry, is the reigning winner of the spring race at Kansas, and also won the pole for last year's race. Kenseth has two wins at Kansas, the first coming in fall 2012 with Roush Fenway Racing. He's still looking for his first win of the season, but sits second in points behind another non-winner in 2014, Jeff Gordon.
Hamlin, who won last weekend's race at Talladega Superspeedway, will drive the No. 11 FedEx Freight Toyota at Kansas. Hamlin won at Kansas in spring 2012, and has completed 99.9-percent of the laps run over the last 11 races (2,881 of 2,885 laps). Hamlin sits 12th in points in spite of missing the race at Auto Club Speedway with an eye injury.
Busch, in the No. 18 Snickers Toyota on Saturday night, has just two top 10 finishes at Kansas in the Cup Series, with a top finish of seventh in 2006 with Hendrick Motorsports. Last season, Busch finished 38th and 34th in the spring and fall races, respectively, and he's crashed out of the last three races at Kansas. Busch will also be driving his own Kyle Busch Motorsports No. 51 Toyota Tundra in Friday night's Camping World Truck Series race.
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From Tupper Butte, the view is great to the south and west. The trail offers an opportunity to view both elk and deer, as well as other kinds of wildlife. Along the trail there are excellent views of Madison Butte, Mt. Hood and Mount Adams on a clear day.
Madison Butte Lookout is accessible just one mile east of where the trails end. From the Butte there is a wonderful view in all directions. There are numerous places for camping along the trail. Near the north end of the trail is Bottle Springs, where water is available for stock.
Directions: From Heppner: Follow State Highway 207 south for about 26 miles to Anson Wright County Park. At the corner turn left on County Road 670 and continue until it turns into FS Road 22. Turn left on FS Road 2119 and follow it for approximately 3 miles to FS Road 21; turn left. Continue past the cattle guard and just before Tupper Work Center is a dirt road on the left.
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On October 2nd 2013, the glass community lost an amazing artist, Jeffrey Kassner, a.k.a. Nodice.
Jeff touched many people with his beautifully worked pieces and compassionate attitude. As the most experienced glassblower in his Boston studio, he helped everyone around him sharpen their skills and attention to detail, and did it all free of charge. His art and his laughter will be sorely missed.
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Catholic League president Bill Donohue commented today on the House health care bill that has generated so much controversy: A debate is raging over whether an amendment by Rep. Lois Capps provides for a public subsidy of abortion. Catholics United claims that the Family Research Council (FRC) is guilty of "distorting" the Capps amendment when it... [Read more...]MASS MAILING OF PENN & TELLER SHOW
Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the latest developments regarding the Catholic League response to Penn & Teller's incredible episode on Showtime last Thursday: I was happy to finger CBS this morning on "Fox and Friends" as the ultimate culprit: Penn & Teller's Nazi-like assault on Catholicism that took place on August... [Read more...]CBS/SHOWTIME AIRS NAZI-LIKE ASSAULT
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Add Natasha Bedingfield to the growing list of totally-not-country people jumping on the Nashville bandwagon. "I am so amazed at how country musicians value real music," says the starstruck Bedingfield of Rascal Flatts. "It has been awesome to work with them." The fruits of their collaboration: "Easy," not a cover of the Commodores classic, but a rumination on how easy it is to act like you're doing fine after you break up with the one you love. (Hint: Not very.) In the song's new video, Bedingfield and Flatts singer Gary LeVox meet at some sort of gala, sing desperately at one another, and then part when the clock strikes 12:00 and Bedingfield has to leave before she turns into a pumpkin or something. (Seriously, she even leaves a glass slipper behind. We don't get it either.)
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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
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Colourful fishing village of Burano as you enter port
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Burano Island with colourful houses
A misty day in the beautiful Burano Island. Filled with beautiful little shops. Great place to buy lace.
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Leaving Burano Island
A snap of some of the houses as we departed from Burano.
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Burano een must to see
Burano was mooi en interessant vooral ook de rondleiding door onze gids. Maar toch aan te raden om de tour vroeger in de dag te nemen want nu was rond 16u30 al te donker om het eiland echt te bewonderen.
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Glasfabriek Murano
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Burano was dark and mostly closed down when we arrived.
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Burano at Twilight
This was about as light as we saw Burano... I wish we could have skipped Torcello so we could have seen this beautiful island during the day!
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Burano leaning tower
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Frequently asked questions
The following is a list of the most frequently asked questions to our professional childproofer. If you can't find an answer, please contact us.
Check back often for more questions and answers from our professional childproofer.
Q: We need a gate we can use at the top of our stairs on our outside deck. What will work?
A: There are several gates available for use in outdoor stairway locations, depending on the size that you need. Please keep in mind you MUST use a hardware mounted (screwed in) gate at the top of all stairways. For a stairway opening 27" to 42 1/2" (add extension to fit spaces up to 64") check out the Cardinal Gates Stairway Special. The Kidco Angle Mount Safeway will fit spaces 28" to 42 1/2" and you can add extensions to fit spaces up to 63". Be sure to treat the gate with a rust inhibiting product to prevent rust, and bring it inside during cold winter months.
Q: I need a gate for the top of the stairs but one side is wall and the other is a metal handrail (wrought iron). I cannot use a pressure gate because of the stair use and I cannot use a hardware mount system because of the metal railing side.
A: A wrought iron railing is a common concern. For mounting a gate to this type of railing, you will need a gate installation kit. Using the appropriate kit for your situation, you will create a 'frame' around the wrought iron railing. Hardware mounted gates can then be mounted into this 'frame.'
Q: We have wood sliding closet doors in our daughters room. How can we prevent her from opening them?
A: Bedroom closets, and other doors can be secured with door locks to keep them from opening, and to help prevent pinched fingers. For sliding closet doors, try the Kidco Sliding Closet Door Lock. If your closet doors are bi-folding doors, try the Bi-Fold Door Lock. Have doors with long handles (levers) instead of knobs? Secure them with the Kidco Lever Door Lock.
Q: What's a safe maximum distance between banister rails?
A: As a general rule, banisters that have vertical or horizontal openings wider than 4" can pose a safety risk for children. This includes banisters inside and outside of the house. Banister guards - clear plastic shields, can be attached to banisters to close off the gaps and help prevent accidents from falls through the railings and from becoming stuck in the railings. Banister guards also help prevent children from climbing up balusters.
Q: This all seems so overwhelming. Is there a professional service that we can hire who can consult and then actually childproof our home? How much would a service like that typically cost? Do you make referrals?
A: Totsafe offers Home Babyproofing Services to most of SE Michigan. Check out our Services page for more information regarding this service, including our service area, contact information, and what our services include! If you do not live in our service area, check your local phone book under "Child Safety" or ask local Mom's Groups to help you locate babyproofing services available in your area. In many states there is no licensing or certification necessary for these services. Please ask around to make sure you are working with a reputable company.
Q: Should we use something on the stairs to help keep our 3 year old from slipping?
A: Absolutely. Using a non-slip stairway runner can help your little one climb up and down the stairs without slipping. Stairway runners can be purchased at most hardware stores. Please be sure to continue to supervise your little climber closely when she's climbing the stairs, even with a non-slip runner. This is still only practice and she should not be allowed to climb without supervision for quite some time.
Q: How can we baby proof our kitchen without installing all of those cabinet & drawer latches?
A: When possible, we recommend blocking off the kitchen with a baby safety gate, especially while you are cooking. Installing (and consistently using) a baby safety gate in the doorway or entryway of your kitchen minimizes the need for cabinet & drawer latches (and refrigerator & oven latches, stove knob covers, etc). Be sure to read the manufacturers instructions to ensure proper installation and use of the gate, and discontinue use of the gate when the gate is at or below your child's shoulder level. Be sure, though, to check out all the different types of cabinet latches available. There are so many different types, you are very likely to find one that will work for you, your home, and your child. And trust me, it becomes second nature to use them very quickly!
Q: How is your lazy susan latch installed? Is it screwed in or is it an adhesive?
A: The Lazy Susan Latch is screwed in with two screws on the side of the cabinet frame. The latch "clamps" around the lazy susan door, keeping it from opening in both directions. The lazy susan doors must be a part of the lazy susan, not the type that first open, and the lazy susan is behind. This latch does not work on cabinet frames with beveled edges.
Q: I need to buy several of the sliding safety plate outlet covers, but I want to be sure I'm getting the right ones.
A: First, you need to know what type of outlets you have in your home. Standard outlets (1 screw) with 2 prongs, Standard outlets (1 screw) with 3 prongs, or Decorator outlets (2 screws) with 3 prongs. Each item is designated which type of outlet it is for, and the product pictures illustrate it further. Sliding safety plates are under the category "Electrical Safety. Most outlet safety products are designed for standard outlet styles.
Q: We have a gas fireplace and the light switch for it is rather low. Our 2 1/2 year old can easily reach it. Is there any sort of light switch protector that you know of?
A: Totsafe does not currently carry any product designed specifically for this purpose, however, at many hardware stores you can find this type of protector. Check with a hardware store for a light switch lock or light switch guard.
Q: I am looking for something to keep my daughter away from the treadmill. Any suggestions?
A: The Kidco Auto-Close Configure Gate works well for childproofing the space around a treadmill and other exercise equipment. Unlike standard baby safety gates that only mount in a straight line, the Configure Gate can be customized to fit almost any shape and size that you need. It's good for around treadmills, to surround stairways, blocking off entryways, even around Christmas trees.
Q: I'm worried that my daughter will get burned on the wall heater in her bedroom and on other ones throughout the house. What can I do to help keep her away from it?
A: Wall heaters are a common concern for parents. Many models can become hot to the touch, and they may have sharp edges that children can become hurt on. We often recommend parents try to 'barricade' wall heaters from children by placing furniture in front of the heater - if you decide to do this, be sure to keep the furniture away from the heater enough so that it doesn't pose a fire hazard!!!! A second option is to block off the heater with a gate, like the Kidco Configure Gate. Be sure to mount the gate far enough from the heater that baby can not reach in and touch the heater.
Q: What does childproofing consist of, and when should I do it?
A: It is never to early to start childproofing your home, we recommend that it be done when your child is around 3-6 months of age, before he/she can crawl. Don't wait for your child to start opening cabinets or trying to climb the stairs before you childproof your home. Do it as soon as you can, and as thoroughly as possible to help prevent the number one cause of injury to children (unintentional injuries). There are several items that you may need in order to properly childproof your home. Check out our Home Childproofing Checklist for a detailed list.
Remember, buying products isn't the only thing that childproofing consists of. It also means moving things, putting things out of reach, locking things away, using safe, healthy practices, and supervising children. Talk to other parents, find out what they did to safeguard their children, ask your child's pediatrician for childproofing tips that are appropriate for your child's age, do everything you can do to become more educated on what it takes to keep your child safe at home!
Do you have a question?
- Read through this page. Its likely you'll find the answer here
- Browse our home childproofing checklist and guide to baby safety gates
- Contact us via our Contact Us page
- Follow us on Twitter and Pinterest, like us on Facebook. We're always answering questions there


text: I was pleased to visit the Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan yesterday. I had the opportunity to talk with a number of professors and students about the nation's fiscal challenges and many specific budget and economic issues that CBO is working on. My presentation addressed the factors putting pressure on the budget and some of the criteria that might be used to evaluate potential policy changes. (Audio of the event)


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"Bring home the gold" with this inside look at easy "2014 Winter Olympics" party ideas including yummy Olympic themed party menues and a fun "Inside Look TV" YouTube video on what goes into the official "Party Girl Diet" Olympic Martini.
Below are the Party Girl Diet's 3 easy steps to plan the perfect 2014 Winter Olympics viewing party:
Olympics Party Planning Step # 1: Select a theme and color scheme for your event - this makes everything much easier, and gives your party planning a nice "structure" to work within. For an Olympic viewing party, go with the official colors of the Olympic rings": Blue, yellow (or gold), black, green and red on a white field.
- You can keep it simple and incorporate a few of the colors into your tablecloths, napkins, napkin rings and centerpiece, or hit up the party supply stores for some "2014 Winter Olympic" branded party decorations (Party City has a pretty nice selection).
- Be creative with lighting. Tabletop Tiki torches found in party stores and the outdoor entertainment section of your home store can make fun buffet lighting, and with a little ingenuity you can roll up some gold or yellow craft paper to create "funnel" torches which can be filled with popcorn (See image in slideshow on this page).
- Mixing and matching dinnerware in the Olympic colors will also set the stage for your party or event.
- Make it sports themed. You can also center your decor around a particular 2014 Winter Olympics sport you and your guests will be viewing during your Olympic viewing party. Check out the 2014 Olympic Games schedule here.
- It's also a fun idea to have a variety of mini country flags, Olympic party favor medals, and Olympic themed swag on hand to hand out to "good sports" throughout the night.
Step # 2: Next, decide on the menu - specifically, healthy, nutrition-centered Olympic "themed" party foods you want to serve. Again, having your healthy party foods work with your chosen theme will make everything flow very nicely. You can alway put out a spread of healthy Party Girl Diet party snacks, in addition to your "nutrition-friendly" Olympic themed party foods. One fun Olympic party food idea is to serve an appetizer or dish from your favorite competing countries, or a combination of a few different ones to create an "International" Olympic party food theme. For instance:
- Now that's Italian: Slice up assorted pizzas made with ingredients in the colors of the Italian flag: red, green and white. A classic Margarita pizza made with fresh tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella cheese would be divine.
- America the beautiful: Here's a party menu idea practically everyone in San Francisco can warm up to - serve hot n' fresh San Francisco sourdough bread alongside a hearty bowl of San Francisco Cioppino. According to a CNN Travel Report, San Francisco sourdough bread is #48 on its list of America's 50 greatest dishes with San Francisco style Cioppino placing at #28.
- "From Russia with love:" Treat your guests to a shot of your favorite high-end Russian vodka chilled, and exquisitely paired with caviar. This can be a fun and rather suitable "Russian" themed Olympic party drinks starter idea...or you can keep the Russian party going with your main event. Check out a few party food ideas from the article "Common Russian Food" on USA Today.
Olympic Party Planning Step # 3: Decide on the party drinks you will be serving. Party drink ideas include a signature cocktail you create, an assortment of "beers from around the world," and/or the official Party Girl Diet Olympic Martini, which is featured in the Inside Look TV™ "how-to" Youtube video on this page. Below are a list of ingredients to have on hand to make this Olympic inspired martini:
- Stolichnaya Blueberry Vodka (Something blue)
- 100% real Cranberry juice (Something red)
- Maui Gold Pineapple rings (Something yellow/gold)
- Mint leaves - for garnish (Something green)
- Blackberries - for garnish (Something black)
In the "Inside Look TV" video on this page you'll get the inside look at how to "bring home the "Maui Gold" with the official"Party Girl Diet" Olympic Martini recipe inspired by the official Olympic colors and delivering the strength of USA's greatest Olympians. The finishing touch on the official Party Girl Diet Olympic Martini is a genuine slice of Aloha...a "Maui Gold Pineapple" ring. All this Party Girl Diet fun takes place with our favorite Mixologist ZaZu at the Modern Honolulu's Sunrise Pool Bar.
Here's to hosting a "gold medal worthy" nutritious and delicious "2014 Winter Olympics" viewing party, and until next time..keep the (healthy) party going ~ Aprilanne


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When season 1 of "The 100" ended, it wasn't looking good for Raven, but there is the possibility of medical attention at Mount Weather, right? At San Diego Comic-Con, we turned to Lindsey Morgan to try to get the scoop on what's next in season 2, and on Tuesday, Aug. 5, we uploaded the video interview with the actress from the press room roundtable.
Check out the video interview above or here. Plus, keep reading for the highlights from Morgan about Raven, ramifications and more.
"Last season, Raven was always supposed to die," Morgan shared, and while she agreed that Raven was at death's door at the end of season 2, she pointed out that there are a couple of clues that her character will be okay: "Just the fact that I'm sitting here" and the fact that she is a series regular for season 2. That said, "no one's safe," she stressed, even the series regulars. And even with medical attention, one thing this show does is show the ramifications of injuries later on. "The cool thing…is that it's not just like I'm dying one episode and the next episode, chipper, perfect," the actress said, specifically referencing Octavia's leg and Jasper's PTSD.
So what will we see when season 2 begins? Morgan revealed that it picks up pretty much right where season 1 left off, a day or two later at the most. As for Raven, she'll be interacting with "the last person you thin it would be," but she wouldn't give any other clues about that. She did say that season 2 "evolved from season 1," explaining, "It goes to so much more complexity as far as character dynamics and a lot of character work for everyone individually. You're going to see a new side of everyone that you didn't see in season 1." She also stressed that "everything has ramifications" after talking about Octavia's butterfly scene.
Check out the video for more from Lindsey Morgan. "The 100" season2 premieres Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 9 p.m. on the CW.
Suggested Links
- 'The 100': Marie Avgeropoulos talks Octavia and Lincoln, Mount Weather and more
- 'The 100' season 2: Devon Bostick on Mount Weather, Jasper's PTSD and more
- 'Arrow' season 3: EP Andrew Kreisberg on Oliver and Felicity and their date
- 'Supernatural' season 10: Jared Padalecki on demon Dean and keeping a promise
- 'Teen Wolf' 'Weaponized' recap: Jarring answers


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Gallery/Dealer Details - DovinDovin was set up in 1993 with the objective to establish a high standard art trade for contemporary Hungarian art. The artists exhibiting in the gallery were ârecruitedâ in the first few years and are exclusively contemporary sculptors and painters. Dovin feels it its duty to support young artists. In 2000 the gallery decided to take a different course and change its leadin theme.That is when its landscape conception was born. The gallery supports artists whose works landscape plays a dominant role in.
Since 1996 literature has been involved into the programme of the gallery. The exhibitions are opened by writers (novelists, poets) who read their works composed for the occasion. In 2004 the gallery launched a series of lectures with the desire to exploit and tap into the notion of landscape. The lectures held bimonthly have proved their success by the growing number of visitors. The patron of the events is Laszlo Krasznahorka, writer, but there has been other lecturers as well: âLandscape in paintingâ by Zsigmond Karoly, painter, head of department, âLandscape as architectureâ by Erick van Egeraat, architect, â Landscape as poetryâ by Yang Lian, poet, and Tibor Beke mathematician examined landscape from the point of view of natural sciences or Roger Bernat theater director.
The gallery plans this project to go on for 2 years. Simultaneously, it has published brochures and art books about its activity. Dovin and Magveto published jointly Laszlo Krasznahorkaâs art album titled â Six oâclock, a few free openingsâ ( October 2001, Magveto Publishing Company) which won a prize at a competition â Szep Magyar konyv 2001â (The best Hungarian books in 2001).
In 2006 published the beautiful album of Levente Baranyai entitled: Continental currents- on the paintings of Levente Baranyai.
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ADT protects you from the dangers that can be seen, like burglars, predators, and fires, but what about the dangers that can't be seen, smelled, or tasted? Carbon monoxide poisoning is one such danger, and it claims hundreds of lives and sends thousands to the hospital on a yearly basis. Carbon monoxide poisoning is the number one cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the United States. Advanced ADT monitored home security systems in Utah are capable of detecting this "silent killer".
ADT's security experts will act immediately in sending the nearest UT police officers to your home. At the same time, an ADT security professional will contact you by various means, including a direct voice intercom link, in order to help assess the situation and take the best measures to make sure that you and your family in Utah stay safe. Also, since ADT Monitored Home Security Systems in Utah connect with ADT's monitoring services via a dedicated cellular connection, you don't need to worry about devious home invaders severing your phone lines. No other home security company in Utah will be able to offer the level of protection that is possible by having an ADT Monitored Home Security System.
You might think that you simply can't afford a professional-level home alarm system in Utah, but the reality is that you simply can't afford NOT to have one. With an ADT Monitored Home Security System, you are getting the best of both worlds a price that will allow you to afford the things you want, and a professional level of security that will help protect those belongings.
A surprise intrusion will typically decrease your ability to defend yourself and your family, mainly because the emotions of terror have a tendency to leave most people confused about what actions to take. Criminals in Utah are aware of this and will frequently use surprise to make you more vulnerable. To combat this, ADT's Home Security System monitoring are networked with their state-of-the-art Alarm Monitoring Services, which are interconnected throughout the United States. These monitoring services are open 24/7, and are manned by highly-trained and experienced experts in the field of home security.


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Personal Bests
2014: Earned Penn gymnastics Benjamin Franklin Award (Most Inspirational) ... Competed in all 11 meets on floor, and three meets on beam ... Competed at the USAG Nationals (4/12) on floor, scoring a 9.675 ... Set a new career and season-high on floor at the Ivy Classic, with a 9.725 (2/23) ... Scored a season-high 8.625 on beam against Illinois State (1/18).
2013: Competed in five meets, all on floor … Scored a season-high 9.575 in her first meet of the season at West Chester (2/8) to place sixth.
2012: Competed on the floor exercise in six meets ... Finished sixth at Yale, scoring 9.525 (1/28) ... Posted season-high 9.675, finishing 11th, at February 10 Quad-Meet.
2011: Competed in floor exercise in all 11 meets ... Also competed on balance beam three times and vault twice ... Scored season-high 9.650 in floor exercise at Ivy Classic (2/27) and ECAC Championships (3/19) ... Posted season-high scores on vault (9.100) and balance beam (9.450) at United States of America Gymnastics Championships (4/8) ... Placed ninth in floor exercise against Yale (1/29) ... Finished second in floor exercise at the West Chester/Wilson/Ursinus Quad-Meet (2/9).
High School: 2010 Level 10 regional championship team member ... 2008 Level 9 regional championship team member ... Member of national honor society.
Club Gym: Yellow Jackets Gymnastics
Personal: Daughter of Sara and Sean Valenti ... Enrolled in College of Arts and Sciences.


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The Patrick administration is announcing that, for the first time in this state's history, a state bond program is rated at triple A.
Governor Deval Patrick, Treasurer Timothy Cahill and Legislative leaders today announced that the Commonwealth's Accelerated Bridge Program bonds have been awarded the highest possible credit rating by two major rating agencies. Both Moody's (Aaa) and Standard & Poor's (AAA) assigned the Program's triple-A credit ratings.
Over the life of the Accelerated Bridge Program, the triple-A ratings will save the Commonwealth an estimated $60 million in interest costs, and allow the state to continue to make critical investments in infrastructure at a lower cost to taxpayers.
"It is welcome news today that these rating agencies have assigned the Accelerated Bridge Program bonds the highest possible credit rating," said Governor Patrick. "This is further proof that our strategy for finding new efficiencies in state government and investing in our broken infrastructure at record levels is paying
off. We will continue to manage state finances in a fiscally responsible way, as we have throughout these challenging times, in order to maintain our rating and our ability to make these much-needed investments."
It's really a shame that the election is over. I'd love to see Charlie Baker twisting himself in knots trying to spin this as a negative.
Thanks to the Governor for saving the Commonwealth a lot of money, and for beginning the process of fixing our long-neglected infrastructure. Not only is this of benefit to our economy because these bridges are essential to the movement of people and goods, but it is also important for public safety, and for keeping our Commonwealth's good construction jobs. Win-win all around!
Nice catch Lynne, economy continues to grow, job gains continue and now our very good bond rating has moved even higher, due to reduced risk, saving the commonwealth millions of dollars in interest. But no afternoon press release by Charlie and Co., maybe Pioneer could conduct a "study" to show how this is bad for the state.
wow… the kool aid is flowing!
RiL - sorry, but what part of this news is Kool Aid? It's *results*! Results that I knew we could achieve with someone like Patrick at the helm for long enough to make a difference and I am happy to be right.
Finally, the stores at the Chelmsford Mall are all occupied. That is one simple barometer that I use to guage just how well the economy is recovering. Guess what? There is no Kool-Ade for sale there either.
The savings in interest further emphasize why it is important for the city of Lowell to also improve its bond rating, especially with so much bonded for wastewater improvements. The City has advanced its rating 2 notches to A1, so we are on the right track. It would be nice to see additional improvement in the finances without over burdening the taxpayers and rate payers.
Fran.. it's all been consumed here. Next I'm waiting to hear how you think Chelmsford teachers are doing the right thing.
Lynne… we all know about lies and statistics. Pull away from the keyboard and talk to people about their businesses and what your pal Deeval is doing to them and this state. Hang around outside the career center and then tell us deeval is the bomb!
Go to the career centers in Michigan, Mississippi and Rhode Island. No one is saying things here are great but you can't deny that we are in much better shape than most other states. We're leading the country out of this recession and I for one am happy that I am in Massachusetts vs. some of those other options.
In my line of work I see all of the construction jobs happening in MA and who is bidding on them. I have never in all my years seen so many out of state contractors bidding on jobs here. It has to say something about the MA economy when companies from FL, GA, MI, and RI are in the competition. Luckily the MA companies still seem to be getting the bid with RI companies a close second.
RiL - I AM a small business, and what the state has been doing has been great for me. Sorry, but taxes are not my burden. Lack of work would be. Luckily for me that is not the case right now.
A business getting a tax break in a declining market doesn't expand - it doesn't make fiscal sense. Whereas a business without a tax break, but in an expanding market, expands. It really is all about the customers. Yglesais:
But a businessman with a good idea who needs capital doesn't need a tax cut to get that capital, he needs a loan or an equity investment. This is what we have a financial system for.
The thing of it is, though, that your idea really only works if you have some customers. If everyone in Yuma, Arizona is unemployed then even a very competent proprietor of a dry cleaning establishment is going to have a hard time expanding his business. He won't take out a loan to expand, he won't get an equity investment to expand, and he won't invest his own money in an expansion. You can give the guy all the money you want, and he won't invest in expanding his business. That's because unemployed people don't need much dry cleaning and also don't have much money to spend on dry cleaning. A guy with $0 and a good idea and a lot of potential customers will find a way to start his business. A guy with $1 billion and a good idea and no potential customers is just a guy sitting on a huge stockpile of cash.
Of course, this is well known among economists, but you'd never know it to hear the discourse:
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November 30th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
wow… the kool aid is flowing!"
Uh, yeah…right to Moody's and Standard and Poor's. Buncha liberal Kool Aid drinkers there.
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Ricky Powell
Ricky Powell Raps with RTW + MCA Salute
Our funky uncle Ricky Powell was in the mix with the Rolling Thunder Writers at Presents Gallery last week. Watch the Rickster's footage honor graf legends, plus one more from New York's hall of fame.
Rappin' With The Rickster: TJ Mizell
Photographer extraordinaire Ricky Powell raps with DJ TJ Mizell–the son of fallen hip hop hero and DJ Jam Master J of Run DMC. The apple doesn't fall farm from the tree.
Ricky At Fiddy
Ricky at Fiddy. Older, and still the man. Bummy Sophistication is the new swag.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 2014 NCAA Fencing Championships came to a conclusion on Sunday in Columbus, Ohio as Stanford's Alexander Massialas garnered first team All-America honors with his third place finish.
Massialas earned the top seed for the semifinals in men's foil after winning 20 of his 23 bouts in the five rounds of pool play. In the semifinals, Massialas fell to Penn State's David Willette by a score of 15-9. Willette went on to lose to Notre Dame's Gerek Meinhardt in the championship. Massialas has earned first team All-America honors in each of his first two seasons on The Farm after winning the national championship last year as a freshman.
Joining Massialas in the men's foil was freshman Stephen Aman. Competing at his first NCAA Championships, Aman won four bouts for 24th place.
Stanford also had two fencers competing in men's epee. Senior Jake Harbour finished in 22nd place with eight victories while junior Paul Riviere ended up 24th with four wins.
As a team Stanford finished ninth at the NCAA Championships. Seven fencers combined for 82 wins to put them among the top 10.


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I've been Googling around a bit for an answer and haven't found a definitive one either way: is it possible to play a video using an HTML5 canvas, and also allow the user to draw on this video? The use case, for some context, is to play a video on infinite loop so the user can draw multiple boxes over specific areas to indicate regions of interest.
As a bonus (:P), if I can figure out how to do this on its own, any hints as to how this could be done within Drupal? I'm already looking at the Canvas Field module, but if you have any hints on this point too (though the first one is the priority), that'd be awesome!


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Zhang broke the school record in the 3-meter dive with a score of 389.00.
Zhang set 3-meter dive school record; Pinion sets two pool records
Both crews back in action for two sessions tomorrow
Bloomington native finished eighth in heat
First Saluki to make Olympic Trials in 12 years
Scott Olson is in his fifth year as an assistant head coach for the Southern Illinois swimming and diving program. He was promoted to associate head coach before the 2012-13 season.
Olson serves as the primary swimming coach for sprinters and some mid-distance swimmers, and he has directly guided three swimmers to All-Conference recognition in just three seasons. Two of those swimmers won a combined four events at the conference championships. In just the last two seasons, he has guided seven swimmers to a combined 16 appearances in A Finals appearances (top-eight finishes) at the conference championships.
Olson guided Justin Wolfe to a berth in the 2012 Olympic Trials, which was the first Olympic Trials berth for an SIU swimmer in 12 years.
At Southern, Olson also serves as the recruiting coordinator and developed Southern's dryland training program. His swimmers have accounted for eight Division I B Cut times and nine NCAA top-40 times. He guided the 2011-12 200-yard freestyle relay team to the MAC Championship record and a conference title.
Also in 2011-12, Olson guided Juan Arbelaez to a MAC championship in the 50-yard freestyle and Wolfe to the conference title in the 100-yard butterfly. Arbelaez was the first swimmer in SIU history to break 20 seconds in the 50 freestyle and Wolfe set a MAC Championship record in the 100 fly. In 2010-11, Olson guided Wolfe to a sweep in the 100- and 200-yard butterfly at the MAC Championships.
Since Olson arrived in Carbondale, Southern has been ranked as high as No. 8 in the CollegeSwimming.com rankings among mid-major schools, and the team finished eighth at the USA Swimming National Championships in the winter of 2010? Olson's swimmers have broken three school records that were more than 20 years old.
Before coaching the Salukis, Olson was an assistant coach at the College of Charleston, where the men's team won Costal Collegiate Swim Association Conference championships in his second and third years. Olson's swimmers broke 25 school records.
Olson also developed the school's first-ever alumni meet, performed on- and off-campus recruiting, and produced fundraising efforts for the program.
Olson was the interim head coach of the Tennessee women's program in 2005 after serving two years as a graduate assistant. He maintained academic responsibility for the athletes and acted as a consultant with the athletic staff in hiring a head coach.
As a graduate assistant at Tennessee from 2003-05, Olson performed stroke analysis using DART FISH, performed on-campus recruiting and arranged travel for the team. He produced a successful marketing campaign for home meets that resulted in attendance being doubled and built alumni relations. Before his graduate assistantship, Olson served as a volunteer coach for the Lady Vols swimming and diving team. As a volunteer, Olson helped guide the 100-yard backstroke swim to a fifth-place finish at the NCAA Championships.
Olson has also served as head swimming coach for the Barracuda Swim Club and Janesville YMCA. With the Barracuda Swim Club from 1998-2002, Olson managed three program sites that included five pools and over 120 swimmers. He trained swimmers at the sectional, junior national, and senior national levels. He was responsible for hiring, training and supervising all coaches.
At the Janeville YMCA in Janesville, Wis., Olson grew the swimming team from four total members to 65 members in just his first six months on the job. The boys team won the district title under Olson and placed second at the YMCA Senior State Championships. The team qualified for the YMCA Spring Nationals for the first time in eight years.
As a swimmer at North Dakota, Olson was an All-American swimmer and team captain. He earned his bachelor's degree from UND in 1996 and master's from Tennessee in 2005. Both degrees were in recreation administration.
Olson resides in Carbondale with his wife, Melissa O'Dell-Olson and his son Cooper.


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Scrabble word: SUPER
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Definitions of SUPER in dictionaries:
- noun - a caretaker for an apartment house
- adj - of the highest quality
- adj - including more than a specified category
- adj - extremely large
- adv - to an extreme degree
- An article or a product of superior size, quality, or grade.
- Informal.
- A superintendent in an apartment or office building.
- A supernumerary.
- A thin starched cotton mesh used to reinforce the spines and covers of books.
- Very large, great, or extreme: "yet another super Skyscraper" (Dylan Thomas).
- Especially; extremely: a super accurate missile; was super careful.
- verb - to reinforce with a thin cotton mesh, as a book
There are 5 letters in SUPER: E P R S U
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Hermione's Love for Ickle Ronniekins
by Ellen Smyth
Within Harry Potter (HP) fandom, ships - relationship theories - come in all shapes, sizes, and speeds. Some ships are small sailboats with elegant, white sails that can carry only a handful of fans as passengers. These ships, while not popular, are beautiful and fun nevertheless. Other ships are cruise liners: quick, massive, powerful, and home to legions of HP fans.
Some fans insist on boarding the good girl/bad boy ships like Ginny/Draco. But the most popular and controversial ships - the cruise liners - involve the trio themselves: Harry, Hermione, and Ron.
Most fans who ship believe that Hermione will end up with either Harry or Ron, but the million-dollar question is which one? When Jo herself was asked if Ron and Hermione will "ever get together" at the Edinburgh Book Festival, she replied, "...I think that, by now, I've given quite a lot of clues on the subject. That is all I'm going to say. You will have to read between the lines on that one."
During the Comic Relief Chat in March of 2001, Zsenya asked, "Does Hermione like Ron as more than a friend?" Jo's reply: "The answer to that is in Goblet of Fire, Zsenya!" Thus, according to JKR, reading between the lines in Goblet of Fire (GF) should supply insight into Hermione's feelings for Ron.
Here is a quote from the very end of "The Yule Ball" (GF23):
Here, Hermione heavily implies that she wanted Ron to ask her to the ball all along. She practically admits her feelings to Ron by telling him that he should have asked her.
Another helpful quote occurs near the end of "The Second Task" (GF26), just after Harry rescued Ron and Gabrielle, Fleur's little sister:
Notice how JKR does not say Hermione looked furious after Harry got kissed, nor does Hermione look furious after Ron stretches the truth a bit. But Hermione does look furious right after Ron receives a kiss from the very girl he has been shamelessly drooling over all year. JKR put this as the very next sentence - in the very same paragraph.
This quote is from about five pages into "Padfoot Returns" (GF27), talking about the Rita Skeeter article that came out after the second task:
Notice how Hermione is blushing and avoiding Ron's eyes, not Harry's. The passage continues:
Snape cuts off their conversation at this point. But notice how Ron clearly asks Hermione twice what her answer to Krum was, and still she does not say, despite the fact that she must have been painfully aware of Ron's curiosity in her answer. Why would she do this? Although the books don't tell us for sure, it seems unlikely that Hermione went to Bulgaria to visit Krum that summer; so why didn't she tell Ron that she wasn't going? It is possible that Hermione was considering accepting Krum's invitation at this time, and she is avoiding telling Ron this to spare his feelings. But, if this is true, why does she give details to Ron about how Krum "never felt the same about anyone else"? These kinds of details are not the sort Hermione should be giving to Ron if trying to spare his feelings. One obvious explanation for Hermione's actions is that she is deliberately trying to goad Ron into feelings of anger and jealousy over her relationship with Krum.
Another excellent quote can be found in the middle of "The Beginning" (GF37):
Hermione is scowling! And again, Hermione's anger shows up in conjunction with Fleur giving Ron attention and immediately after Ron drools over Fleur.
These four passages from GF show: (1) Hermione's anger with Ron because he failed to ask her to the ball in a timely manner, (2) Hermione looking "simply furious" in the same paragraph with Fleur kissing Ron, (3) Hermione avoiding both Ron's eyes and Ron's questions about her decision to visit Krum, and (4) Hermione's scowl in the same sentence with Fleur's smile at Ron.
So, what is it that Jo wants fans to understand about Hermione's feelings for Ron by reading in between these lines? Hermione does indeed like Ron as more than just a friend. Hermione wants Ron to return these feelings, and she is angry with Ron when he doesn't even think of asking her to the ball until the last minute. Hermione tells Ron all about Krum's feelings for her, without provocation, and she twice avoids giving Ron the answer he really wants to hear in order to fan the flames of Ron's jealousy of herself and Krum. Hermione is quite jealous of Ron's attraction to Fleur, and Hermione is extremely irritated whenever Fleur shows any inclination toward reciprocating these feelings.
The Weasley-Granger ship is a long and luxurious cruise liner. The ship is painted Weasley-red, of course; it is fully equipped with the largest seafaring library in the world; an entire deck is dedicated to the Weasley nursery to house all of those little Weasley children; and there is more than enough room for all fans who wish to board.


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Men's Tennis Falls to Texas at Big 12 Tennis Championships
April 25, 1998
LINCOLN, Neb. - The Texas Tech men's tennis team dropped a 4-1 decision to Texas Friday in the second round of the 1998 Big 12 Conference Men,s Tennis Championships in Lincoln, Nebraska at the Cather-Pound Tennis Complex. The Red Raiders end the season with a 11-14 overall record.
Tech's lone point in the match came from senior Tylir Jimenez in No. 2 singles. Jimenez defeated the Longhorn's Jack Brasington 6-4, 6-2. The No. 5 and No. 6 singles, plus No. 1 doubles were all suspended after Texas had already captured the victory.
The Longhorns, the No. 1 seed in the contest, claimed the Big 12 regular season title with an 8-1 record. The win moves them to 22-2 overall and to a semi-final match with Baylor on Saturday.
The Red Raiders entered the tournament as the No. 8 seed, advancing to the quarterfinals after defeating Nebraska on Thursday.
TEXAS TECH MEN'S TENNIS RESULTS Singles: 1 - Paul Martin (UT) def. Petar Danolic (TTU) 7-5, 6-3 2 - Tylir Jimenez (TTU) def. Jack Brasington (UT) 6-4, 6-2 3 - B.J. Sterns (UT) def. Ryan Shupe (TTU) 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 4 - Gwenael Gueit (UT) def. Adam Baranowski (TTU) 6-1, 7-6 (7-5) 5 - Michael Blue (UT) def. Wojtek Stasiak (TTU), suspended 6 - Stephen Patek (UT) def. Carey Biorkman (TTU), suspended


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The program is a public science education program to include 1.5 hours a week of class time with five leading medical specialists from the Montreal Children's Hospital of the MUHC and the McGill Faculty of Medicine.
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Craig Kauffman (1932-2010) was an artist internationally recognized for his sensuous use of color and new materials. Often cited as a seminal figure in the Los Angeles art world during the 1950s and 1960s, Kauffman first rose to the attention of critics and collectors with his first major one-man show of paintings at Felix Landau Gallery in 1953. Even at the age of 19, his work was very favorably reviewed in the Los Angeles Times, when he exhibited works inspired by Paul Klee at Felix Landau in 1951 in a group show. His paintings, distinctive for their open sense of space and sensuous use of line, were also included in landmark early Los Angeles exhibits such as
Action I
, held at the Merry-Go-Round Building on the Santa Monica Pier, which he co-organized with curator Walter Hopps and James Newman. Kauffman was one of the original members of the legendary Ferus Gallery, and participated in the opening show,
Objects on the New Landscape Demanding of the Eye
. Kauffman also had a solo show at Ferus, in June of 1958, which was regarded by critics and his peers as a major and influential exhibition of painting.
However, it was Kauffmans wall relief sculpture in the medium of acrylic plastic that gained him international attention and fame. During the early 1960s, the artist began to experiment with painting on glass, having been influenced by seeing Marcel Duchamps
The Bride Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors, Even
at the Pasadena Art Museum during a 1962 retrospective organized by his friend Hopps. The fragility of the glass was frustrating for Kauffman, and he investigated the use of a new medium, acrylic plastic. After an initial group of works with flat plastic, Kauffman discovered the industrial process of vacuum forming, and proceeded to translate his sensuous forms to wall reliefs, painted on the reverse with sprayed acrylic lacquer. The works were shown first at Ferus, and subsequently picked up by Pace Gallery in New York, where they were very favorably received. By the summer of 1966, Kauffmans acrylic plastic wall relief paintings were featured on the cover of Art in America.
Kauffman continued to exhibit at Pace in New York, and by 1967 his work had been acquired by the Whitney Museum of American Art. At the time, the use of industrial materials and a reductive methodology was embraced by many mainstream artists. In what the artist considered to be the most accurate curatorial statement about his work, historian and critic Barbara Rose included Kauffmans work in
A New Aesthetic
at the Washington Gallery of Modern Art, along with seminal Minimal artists Donald Judd, Dan Flavin, and Kauffmans colleagues Larry Bell, Ron Davis and John McCracken. As Barbara Rose noted in her catalogue essay, "Shaping the brittle sheet plastic into a series of voluptuous curves, Kauffman achieves a kind of abstract eroticism that is purely visual."
Craig Kauffmans works were subsequently acquired by New Yorks Museum of Modern Art (a 1969 acquisition by curator Kynaston McShine), the Tate Modern in London, the Chicago Art Institute, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, MOCA, the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark, and over 20 other major institutions throughout the world. Kauffmans work had a significant place in the history of late 20th century art, and is regularly included in surveys of art from the 1960s, as well as exhibits about Los Angeles art.
Although he is often associated with movements in Los Angeles art, his work was always informed by a broad historical knowledge of European painting and Asian art. Often working in series, Kauffman continued to explore unorthodox supports for painting during the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Using materials ranging from fiberglass to silk, Kauffman always maintained a sensuous, high-key use of color. During a six decade career, he has continued to exhibit both in the U. S. and abroad, and most recently in Los Angeles at the Frank Lloyd Gallery. Reviewing the show for the Los Angeles Times, critic Christopher Knight wrote, "At Frank Lloyd Gallery, a show of recent, painted wall reliefs by Craig Kauffman continues to explore a trajectory begun by the artist more than 40 years ago .but it's the group of four, strangely glamorous wall flowers that captivate."
Born in Los Angeles on March 31, 1932, Robert Craig Kauffman was the son of Superior Court Judge Kurtz Kauffman. He was a childhood friend and classmate of Walter Hopps, and graduated from Eagle Rock High School in 1950. He enrolled in the School of Architecture at the University of Southern California, but transferred to Department of Art at UCLA in 1952, where he received his Bachelor of Fine Art degree in 1955 and Master of Fine Arts in 1956. Kauffman traveled and lived in Paris and New York during subsequent years, and also taught painting at the University of California from 1967 to the early 1990s. He subsequently took up residence in the Philippines, where he continued to work in a home and studio that he designed until his passing on May 9, 2010.
Museum Collections
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York
The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Bennington College, Bennington, Vermont
Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Chazen Museum of Art, Madison, Wisconsin
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio
Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, Delaware
Fredrick R. Weisman Collection, Los Angeles, California
Hammer Museum, University of California, Los Angeles, California
Housatonic Museum of Art, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, California
Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, California
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, California
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark
Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, California
Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, Illinois
Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, California
Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, California
The Museum of Modern Art, New York
Norton Muesum of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida
Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, California
Oakland Museum of California, Oakland, California
Orange County Museum of Art, Newport, California
Philip Morris Foundation
Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix, Arizona
Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton, New Jersey
San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego, California
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco, California
Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, California
Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington
The Tate Gallery, London, United Kingdom
University of New Mexico Art Museum, Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of Sydney, Australia
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, Virginia
The Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York
Selected Solo Exhibitions
Drawings: 1958 - 1961
, Frank Lloyd Gallery, Santa Monica,
A Survey of Late Work
, Frank Lloyd Gallery, Santa Monica,
Constructed Paintings 1973 - 1976
, Frank Lloyd Gallery,
Santa Monica, California
The Numbers Paintings
, Frank Lloyd Gallery,
Santa Monica, California
, Frank Lloyd Gallery, Santa Monica, California
, Frank Lloyd Gallery, Santa Monica, California
Works on Paper Retrospective
, Cirrus Gallery, Los Angeles, California
Late Work
, Danese Gallery, New York
New Work
, Frank Lloyd Gallery, Santa Monica, California
Wall Relief Sculpture From the Sixties
, Nyehaus, New York
Craig Kauffman: A Drawing Retrospective
, Armory Center for the Arts,
Pasadena, California
New Wall Relief Sculpture
, Frank Lloyd Gallery, Santa Monica, California
2007 Patricia Faure Gallery, Santa Monica, California
Craig Kauffman: Works from 1960s
, Franklin Parrasch Gallery, New York
2003 Sandra Gering Gallery, New York
2001 Sandra Gering Gallery, New York
, Patricia Faure Gallery, Santa Monica, California
Painted Drawings
, Patricia Faure Gallery, Santa Monica, California
New Work
, Patricia Faure Gallery, Santa Monica, California
1992 The Works Gallery South, Costa Mesa, California
1990 The Works Gallery South, Costa Mesa, California
1988 The Works Gallery, Long Beach, California
New Paintings
, Asher/Faure Gallery, Los Angeles, California
Craig Kauffman: Wall Reliefs, 1967-69
, Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts
Forum, Santa Barbara, California
Craig Kauffman: Wall Reliefs from the Late 1960's
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York
1985 Asher/Faure Gallery, Los Angeles, California
Fuller Goldeen Gallery, San Francisco, California
New Paintings
, Asher/Faure Gallery, Los Angeles, California
Craig Kauffman
, Faith and Charity in Hope Gallery, Hope, Idaho
1982 Thomas Segal Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts
Blum Helman Gallery, New York
, Cirrus Gallery, Los Angeles, California
Craig Kauffman: A Comprehensive Exhibition, 1957-1980
, organized by the La
Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art; traveled to the Elvehjem Museum of Art,
Madison; the Anderson Gallery at Virginia Commonwealth University,
Richmond; and the Oakland Museum (1982)
New Paintings
, Asher/Faure Gallery, Los Angeles, California
Recent Paintings
, Grapestake Gallery, San Francisco, California
New Works
, Janus Gallery, Venice, California
Blum Helman Gallery, New York
1978 Arco Center for Visual Art, Los Angeles, California
1976 Comsky Gallery, Los Angeles, California
Robert Elkon Gallery, New York, New York
Galerie Darthea Speyer, Paris, France
1975 Riko Mizuno Gallery, Los Angeles, California
1972 Galerie Darthea Speyer, Paris, France
Pace Gallery, New York
Irving Blum Gallery, Los Angeles, California
1970 Pasadena Art Museum, California, traveled to the University of California, Irvine
Pace Gallery, New York
1969 Irving Blum Gallery, Los Angeles, California
Pace Gallery, New York,
1967 Ferus/Pace Gallery, Los Angeles, California
Pace Gallery, New York
1965 Ferus Gallery, Los Angeles, California
1963 Ferus Gallery, Los Angeles, California
1960 Dilexi Gallery, San Francisco, California
Paintings and Drawings
, Ferus Gallery, Los Angeles, California
Dilexi Gallery, San Francisco, California
1953 Felix Landau Gallery, Los Angeles, California


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Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski Ph.D. tells how she witnessed Douglas Feith and his WINEP/JINSA/AEI buddies deliberately lie the people of this country into war in Iraq.
MP3 here. (30:13)
Her best articles on the subject are here, here, here, here, and here. See also this, this and this.
My previous interviews of her here.
Karen Kwiatkowski retired from the active duty USAF as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2003. Her final assignment was as a political-military affairs officer in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Under Secretary for Policy, in the Sub-Saharan Africa and Near East South Asia (NESA) Policy directorates.
During Col. Kwiatkowski's time at NESA, she worked the North Africa desk, in the sister office to the Office of Special Plans. Prior to the Office of Secretary of Defense assignment, she served on the Air Force Staff, Operations Directorate at the Pentagon, the staff of the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) at Fort Meade, Maryland, and served tours in Alaska, Massachusetts, Spain and Italy.
Col. Kwiatkowski has an MA in Government from Harvard, and MS in Science Management from the University of Alaska, and has completed both Air Command and Staff College and the Naval War College seminar programs. She also holds a Ph.D. in World Politics from Catholic University of America, with a dissertation on Overt/Covert War in Angola: A Case Study of the Implementation of the Reagan Doctrine.
Col. Kwiatkowski has authored two recent books on African issues, African Crisis Response Initiative: Past Present and Future (US Army Peacekeeping Institute, 2000) and Expeditionary Air Operations in Africa: Challenges and Solutions (Air University Press, 2001) and several papers.
On a break from James Madison University, Karen teaches science to high school kids and political science at her local community college.
Col. Kwiatkowski lives on a small farm in western Virginia with the husband and four children, ages 12, 15, 17 and 19. She is a regular contributor to LewRockwell.com, and has had articles about her work with the Department of Defense published recently in the American Conservative.