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Fighting cheap Androids. Seppo Aaltonen, Nokia phone Strategy Lead: ~9 million apps downloaded to S40 each day #MWC13
Nokia mobile phone division was the only part of Nokia that managed to stay more or less sustainably profitable through most of 2011-2012 transition. But without its own set of challenges.
For the last 2 years Q1 was particularly difficult quarter for Nokia's low end handset division. In 2011 Nokia was late to react to regional feature phone makers with cheap dual-SIM phones. In early 2012 Android handsets got cheap and good enough to get a significant chunk of Nokia's more expensive feature phone sales.
Both times Nokia's mobile phone division rose up to the challenge and recovered. in 2011 with its own portfolio of dual-SIM handsets and introduction of Asha feature phones, in 2012 – by launching a very successful full-touch Asha line.
The full touch Asha, which Nokia now tries to position as smartphones, performed surprisingly well since its launch last year. Only in Q4 2012 they sold 9.3 million full-touch Asha handsets. And, according to Seppo Aaltonen, Nokia Mobile Phones Strategy Lead, in 25 markets Asha actually outsold cheap Android smartphones in the same price bracket. What's more, Nokia sees an increasing uptake of Asha in advanced markets like Europe, and plans to expand its full touch feature phone efforts there.
Having in mind the terrible transitions between Q4 and Q1 in the last two years, we'll have to wait until Nokia first quarter numbers come in, to be sure. But for now, it seems, Nokia Asha is keeping its own against the onslaught of cheap Androids, and is even gaining some ground in select places.
As for Nokia's efforts to reposition full touch Asha as smartphone – for now it is a bit of a stretch. But the line between an advanced Nokia feature phone and a smartphone is blurring. Contrary to all other phone makers, Nokia is investing heavily in its mobile handset software ecosystem, and has some impressive numbers to prove it. A total of 3.4 billion apps have been downloaded to Nokia S40 phones, 1.7 billion of them in 2012. Today app downloads rate to Series 40 Nokia phones is almost at 9 million apps per day. Sure, most of them are Web or Java apps. But, so what? According to Seppo Aaltonen:
"… when you have a very good browser and apps, the consumer paradigm [changes], it starts to be smartphone behavior in data traffic and application traffic. And also from the developers [point of view], you see the number of downloads spiking as you introduce the touch displays and SDK"
Of course, there still are no native apps and multi-tasking on Nokia Asha. But we, as an industry, accepted Bada as a smartphone platform just because Samsung told us so. Is the full-touch Nokia Asha 309 end user experience so much different and worse than on Samsung Wave Y S5380?
Watch the full interview with Seppo Aaltonen, Nokia Mobile Phones Strategy Lead here:


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Dr. Mehmet Oz slammed a dangerous weight-loss trend that could lead to alcohol poisoning on the June 18 episode of the Dr. Oz Show ("Smoking Alcohol: The Dangerous New Way to Get Drunk").
Dr. Oz said "smoking alcohol" is an alarming new way to get drunk without consuming the calories you get from drinking alcohol. Some women claim smoking alcohol helps with weight loss and gives them a buzz without a hangover.
The way it works is this: You pour alcohol into a round glass and put that over another glass that has a lit candle in it. The heat from the candle heats up the alcohol in the round glass.
You use a straw and inhale deeply, hold the vapors in your lungs for a few seconds and then exhale. This is called a "Vaportini" in nightclubs. Women like it because they can get drunk without the calories.
Smoking Alcohol Made Oz Dizzy and Drunk
As an experiment, Dr. Oz tried smoking alcohol himself, and got dizzy and drunk within 20 minutes. Afterward, he failed a breathalyzer test, and his blood alcohol was above the legal limit.
Dr. Oz's guest was addiction expert Brad Lamm, who said inhaling vaporized alcohol can have five times the alcohol impact that drinking does. When you drink too much alcohol, your body tries to get rid of it by causing you to vomit, explained Lamm, author of the weight-loss book, Just 10 Lbs. But when you smoke alcohol, there's no way for your body to get rid of the excess, leading to alcohol poisoning.
Smoking alcohol is easier to overdo than drinking booze (since there are physical limits to how much you can drink), so it's a slippery slope to alcohol addiction. Lamm, who also wrote How to Help the One You Love, is concerned that people might think they're not drunk after smoking alcohol and then get behind the wheel of a car when, in fact, they are too drunk to drive.
DHA Memory Booster Supplement and Pistachios for Weight Loss
On a separate segment of his show, Dr. Oz spoke with neurologist Dr. Majid Fotuhi about how to boost memory. Dr. Fotuhi, author of Boost Your Brain, said we all experience some memory loss as we get older because the brain shrinks with age.
Dr. Fotuhi, a leading expert on memory loss and Alzheimer's disease, said memory is like a muscle: Use it or lose it. You can dramatically prevent memory loss by being physically active (being a couch potato has been shown to accelerate memory loss) and doing the following:
- Memorize long lists. The memory is like a muscle, so the more you exercise it, the stronger it gets.
- Try new things. Dr. Oz said doing new things, like learning the cha-cha or writing with your left hand (if you're right-handed) stimulates your brain.
- DHA memory supplement. Dr. Oz said DHA has been shown to increase blood flow to the brain, enhance memory, and prevent Alzheimer's.
Dr. Oz said pistachios are a great weight-loss snack because they're low-carb, fight inflammation, suppress appetite, and lower cholesterol.
Dr. Oz said instead of snacking on pretzels or chips, you should enjoy an ounce of unsalted pistachios (or about 50) every day. Research has shown that people who eat nuts are thinner and live longer.
Suggested Links
- Dr. Oz: Paleo diet fuels 75-pound weight loss in 6 months
- Dr. Oz: Little Couple's cancer battle and Oz's favorite nut butters
- Kim Kardashian's ketogenic diet accelerates weight loss: Fights epilepsy, cancer
- Intermittent fasting curbs disease and is anti-aging: Boosts HGH over 1,000%
- Tim McGraw is ripped to shreds at 48: His Paleo diet and CrossFit workout

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DAYLIGHT METEOR SHOWER: This week, Earth is passing through a stream of debris from asteroid Icarus, source of the annual Arietid meteor shower. The strange thing about this shower is that it occurs mainly during daylight hours. At its peak on June 7-8, as many as 60 Arietids per hour will streak invisibly across the blue sky after sunrise. The best way to observe the Arietids is via radar. Listen to their echoes on Space Weather Radio.


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Miami Dolphins taking baby steps right now
You saw the determination. You witnessed the desire, but you also saw the wobbly legs rattle and the infant fall at times.
That's a topic we'll discuss on my regular Saturday morning radio show on WQAM, which will take place today from 9-11 a.m.
We'll talk about what we've seen from the offense, and how the 3-4 defense fits the Dolphins.
We'll also have safety Reshad Jones, who was one of the bigger standouts this offseason.
For a breakdown of this offseason's OTA program check out this story.
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Justin Moore's Off The Beaten Path Tour rolled into the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury, MD, Friday, February 7th, 2014 in support of his recent album "Off The Beaten Path". They are 3 months into a grueling 57 city tour that started in November 2013 and will windup in April 2014.
Supporting Justin on this tour is Randy Houser and Josh Thompson. Justin told the crowd that he loved touring with his good friends and their main goal in doing this tour was for everybody to leave feeling like they gotten their monies worth. The crowd roaring their approval was confirmation that Justin and company hit their goal. The crowd continued their approval by singing all the songs and staying on their feet for the entire 4 hour concert!
The show pulled from Justins three albums: self titled "Justin Moore" released in 2009; "Outlaws Like Me" released in 2011; and his recent "Off The Beaten Path" released in the fall of 2013. Justin wove a history of songs, playing a blazing 17 plus song set list that included crowd favorites such as "Off The Beaten Path", "Point At You", "Bait A Hook", "Outlaws Like Me", "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away", "Small Town USA", "This Kind Of Town", "Backwoods" and "Lettin' The Night Roll".
There was even a surprise guest Justin brought on stage, David Lee Murphy! Together they sang "Dust On The Bottle" with the crowd helping too. Another special moment was when he described his feelings about the song "Grandpa". He admitted that he hadn't played the song for three years but folks told him how much this song meant to them during his meet and greets. After realizing how much it spoke to people, he added it back into the set lists. At the end of the song, with a single spot light shining down, he tips his hat and bows his head in a solemn tribute to his Grandpa.
The Off The Beaten Path show was a fun, family friendly, impressive production with non-stop music wrapped in a top notch tour. Justin Moore along with his friends Randy and Josh, have started the 2014 concert season with a show that will be hard to top! There are still many cities left for them to visit, so go out and catch a show!
Michele Landon is a photojournalist with the examiner.com, follow her on Twitter @redheadlivepics and see more photos on her Facebook page Redhead LIVE! Music Photography. Make sure to subscribe to her on examiner.com to be updated on the latest entertainment and music happening in our local area.


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The Lovely Bones
by Alice Sebold
The Lovely Bones Theme of Family
The Lovely Bones examines the opposite extremes of family life. On the one hand, we have the Salmons, a happy loving family with a stable life in the suburbs. On the other, we have Mr. Harvey, who is completely alone in the world and has never known a happy family moment. He infiltrates suburbia and uses it as a disguise for his dark plans – to destroy the happy family he envies. Yet, even the taking of the oldest child doesn't destroy the love the Salmon family shares. Much of the novel's power lies in its depiction of the breaking down and rebuilding of the Salmon family, the saga it undergoes after Susie's death. It also draws on the popular idea that in the afterlife we meet up with our loved ones. While Susie waits for the rest of her family to join her, she contents herself with her grandfather, who lives with her in heaven and helps her transition her existence away from Earth.
Questions About Family
- What do we know about Mr. Harvey's childhood?
- Do you think that Harvey is jealous of Susie's family life? Why or why not?
- Should Abigail confess her affair to Jack? If she does, or if he finds out in some other way, will their marriage survive? Should Lindsey tell her father what she knows? Why, or why not?
- Why does Abigail begin to resent her domestic role?
- Why does Ruana Singh ponder divorcing her husband?
- Does the novel idealize and romanticize family life? Is it justified in doing so?
- How are the home lives of Mr. Harvey and Len Fenerman contrasted with that of the Salmons? What are the effects of the contrast?


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Reggie Leslie Singletary
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Height: 6-3 Weight: 279 lbs.
Born: January 17, 1964 in Whiteville, NC
High School: West Columbus
College: North Carolina St. (school history)
Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 12th round (315th overall) of the 1986 NFL Draft.
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In anticipation of her album, Red, Taylor Swift is premiering bits and pieces of her newest music on Good Morning America this week, before its release on October 22. To kick things off, Taylor sent her love to her ABC morning show pals, along with "Begin Again," a post-break-up ballad about putting oneself out there, as in the big bad world full of potential heartbreak and dating disasters. In her own words:
It's actually about when you've gotten through a really bad relationship and you finally dust yourself and you go on that first date after the break-up, and the vulnerability that goes along with that.
The lyrics reference a former relationship that went sour, in comparison to something promising and new that's suddenly materialized. "I think it's strange that you think I'm funny / Cause he never did," Taylor sings, before revealing that her entire view on love has since been revitalized: "I've been spending the last 8 months/ Thinking all love ever does is break, burn, and end / But on a Wednesday, in a cafe, I watched it begin again." Aww. So who's the lucky guy? We have a good idea—quick, someone get us the names of every cafe in Hyannis Port, Mass.—but it's never not fun to ramp up the Taylor Swift Relationship Guessing Game.
"Begin Again" would make a logical follow-up to "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" chronologically speaking, but also exists as a look at the vulnerable side of Taylor—or anyone who's experienced heartbreak—rather than the person who thrives among the confident, definitive kiss-offs. The dating world is scary and sometimes weird, and it's reassuring to have a song reflect those feelings of uncertainty and second-guessing. We are, of course, assuming the next song Tay previews will be a jubilant celebration of a new relationship that's already crushed the dysfunction portrayed in "WANEGBT."
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All paintings hung at the Guild's Annual Exhibitions over the past fifteen years can be viewed through this site, as well as all 453 paintings selected to hang in the 2015 Annual.
All paintings are for sale (except where shown) and provide a fascinating record of the styles, techniques and talents of our foremost artists.
If you are interested in purchasing any of the works, please contact the Secretary in the first instance.
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"A young mother came in yesterday … telling us that her bank account was depleted, she lost everything," said Karen Reynolds, Catholic Charities regional supervisor for Westchester County, as she offered Catholic Charities service and support on November 9, 2012 at the newly opened Hurricane Sandy Recovery Center in White Plains.
– Click here to watch her New York Newsday interview
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Tech Data made good on its promise and reinstated
the match early in 2003. But while it was suspended, the company
encouraged employees to continue their contributions.
"We certainly have the position that the 401(k)
is a good financial decision for all of us whether there's a match
or not. We have a third-party administrator who we bring in every
year to answer basic questions. They gave the group the same general
message about the strength of contributing," Francis says.
Reasons for cutting the match
Like Tech Data, which said it suspended its match to save jobs,
companies that cut the match say they rarely do it without good
Rich Koski calls it a "gut-wrenching" decision.
"A lot of companies view it as breaking an implicit
contract with their employees, especially when they don't have a
defined benefit plan and everything is in the 401(k)."
Some companies, such as Ford, have generous defined
benefit plans and are obligated to fund them. When times are tough,
the voluntary match on the 401(k) is sacrificed in favor of the
mandatory pension plan contributions.
The rising cost of health benefits is another reason
some companies drop the match. It's also a reason some employees
stop contributing.
"Many companies are having to increase the co-pays
in health programs. Employees have to spend a larger portion of
their income to keep their health insurance. That's a higher priority.
There's competition across benefit programs at the employer level
and there's the same competition at employee levels," according
to Dallas Salisbury of the Employee Benefits Research Institute.
Apparently, some financial planners encourage their
clients to only contribute sufficient dollars to capture the match.
The theory is that the employee should invest any additional money
in an IRA, which could give the employee greater investment flexibility.
That could encourage employees, whose match is suspended, to stop
Chris Cooper advises workers to be wary of that kind
of advice; the planner may be thinking more about the commission
he or she will get for selling an IRA. He advises maxing out your
401(k) contributions before funding an IRA.
If you want to save as much as possible for retirement,
keep socking money away in the 401(k), regardless of the economy
or whether you get a company match. Presumably, your contribution
is buying a greater number of shares when share prices are low.
That will pay off when the economy comes out of its slump and fund
prices rise.
If you really can't stand seeing the bottom line decline
quarter after quarter, consider putting a greater portion of new
contributions into more conservative investments such as money markets.
Bonds can be risky right now because their share prices may be close
to peaking.
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Why We Pick on the Weak
By Lester | September 5, 2009
Bullying is a fairly common topic in education nowadays. Frightened by the events at Columbine and such, many schools have set a zero-tolerance policy. The US Department of Health and Human Services has a Web site devoted to prevention of bullying. Experts from law enforcement and social work offer advice on how to deal with the problem.
That's all great. I support it enthusiastically.
My purpose here, however, is to focus on "social bullying," the threat of exclusion from a group, and ask, "What is it about human beings that leads them, within a social setting, to pick on the weak?"
You know what I mean. It's personified in Stephen King's breakout novel, Carrie. It's been treated in countless other novels and movies. It is, in effect, a trope, and that says something about its universality.
The high school setting provides perhaps the most focused example. Nowhere else is such a cross-section of society gathered together in close proximity. Add walls, a ridiculously minute-conscious schedule, and an oppressive (if necessary) layer of adult authority, and voil? —human pressure cooker!
In this vat, bullying reaches its apparent worst. I'd argue, however, that high school is really just a miniature of society overall—that its purpose is not merely to teach content knowledge, but also social context. By extension, I'd argue that the bullying in high school reflects a larger problem with social coercion in society overall.
To put it another way, here's my theory: There are two opposing forces acting upon every individual in a civilization. One is the force to excel, and that's the one that gets the most direct attention, with awards given for competitions, financial rewards given for entrepreneurship, power given with political office, and so on. The other, less consciously recognized, is the force to fit in, to be part of the group (the herd), to not rock the boat.
When an individual fails to fit in, whether by excelling or by falling short, the herd instinct is to bring pressure to bear. People who excel learn to do so despite that pressure, but they do suffer ostracism. People who fall short are equally ostracized, but they lack even the compensation of excellence.
If we are honest with ourselves, we have to admit that even the kindest of us grow weary of weaklings. And by this, I don't mean the disadvantaged. Virtually everyone respects the strength of a person who overcomes hardship. But until and unless that strength is evidenced, the instinct is to cut the person from the herd. It is simply a survival instinct: Keep up or die.
I'm not trying to justify that instinct. Rather, it is my hope is that by becoming aware of it, we can civilize ourselves further. Instead of bullying the different into depression and eventual suicide (I point you to the "Ask the Experts" section of the aforementioned HRSA site), we can build a society in which they are better able to contribute. In the end, that is what civilization is really all about.
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6 Responses to "Why We Pick on the Weak"
Ken St. Andre Says:
September 5th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Why do bullies pick on the weak? Because the strong can fight back, that's why!
Lester Says:
September 6th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Thanks for the comment, Ken. But that's really not an answer, is it? For one thing, using the word "bullies" sidesteps the issue raised in the title, "Why WE pick on the weak." I hope it's clear in my essay that this is a whole-culture phenomenon, not just limited to bullies. Secondly, the question remains: Why does anyone pick on anyone? Focusing your answer just on choosing one target of two possibilities sidesteps that question as well.
Ken St. Andre Says:
April 27th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Hmm, Les, since the body of your blog focussed so much on "bullying in educational environments", I guess I overlooked the question of implicit guilt in the We in the title. I maintain that the answer is basically the same. Any aggressive action is founded on the idea of getting advantage with minimal expenditure of energy. Wolf packs cull the weak out of herds of deer because they can kill them more easily with less risk of damage to themselves. It's the same in human society. Human wolves pick on the weak because the cost benefit ratio is better that way. On the other hand, there are some who practice aggression in order to get revenge. That's what happens when the "weak" pick on the "strong". Is revenge aggression fundamentally different from other forms of social aggression.
Maybe the whole question of aggression comes down to human nature. We love to fight, and we continue to find new ways to do it.
Lester Says:
April 27th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Thanks for the clarification, Ken.
However, characterizing some people as wolves and others as deer still seems too easy an answer. That's the typical "us vs. them" picture.
Maybe it's that I'm trying to address a different question: Why does a group of people bully some members within that very group? This isn't a wolves and deer topic, but rather a wolves culling their own pack or deer culling their own herd. I mention the school yard because that seems to be where this instinctive ostracizing of the weak and different first shows up, but it continues into adult situations like office politics.
Frankly, I've grown distrustful and weary of characterizing some people as heroes and some as villains. That's all well and good in fantasy fiction, but it doesn't offer any progress to our civilization. And I do believe humans have progressed from warlike tribes to something more globally familial. If we're going to survive, that civilizing process must continue. Wrestling questions like this, I suspect, is how we'll get there.
vishal Says:
November 8th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Hi, Bully gurdian is picking on me.
What should i do? They are kicking me out from their house, telling me and forcing me to live at places i do not want.
Lester Says:
November 8th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
Hi, Vishal. Your comment doesn't include enough info for a reasoned response. Do you mean "guardian"? If so, you ought to explain the situation to a counselor at school or church and ask for advice, or talk to someone at your local police department or courthouse.


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I got the following error:
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while compiling a TikZ path containing ~10,000 points. So i decided to increase this memory limit of TeX. I edited the /usr/share/texmf/web2c/texmf.cnf file. Now it contains the following lines:
main_memory.latex = 30000000
main_memory.pdflatex = 30000000
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But the pdflatex or xelatex dies with the same error, and it says, that the main memory size is still 3,000,000. I was searching for other
texmf.cnf files, and there is one here:
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Federal Budget
Federal Budget Sequestration
Last year the Budget Control Act of 2011 became law. As a result of that legislation, and the failure of Congress's Joint Select Committee to identify savings in the budget of the US Government, an automatic budget sequestration is scheduled to take effect on January 2, 2013. For federal fiscal year 2013 (1 October 2012 – 30 September 2013), this sequestration will translate to cuts of $109 billion in federal programs. Recently, the Office of Management and Budget has indicated how cuts would be made among agencies and programs. Initial estimates of the impact to OSU's research programs could be a $15 million cut, and cuts of about $1 million to student financial aid programs, and $1 million to Land Grant capacity funds. However, the individual funding agencies have provided no more information on their intended approaches to accommodate these cuts.
OSU's senior administrators are engaged in a number of efforts to identify potential impacts and work with legislators to provide alternative solutions. Obviously, this is a critical issue that will most likely be addressed after the Presidential election. We will keep the campus community informed of the situation and we will be engaged with relevant academic leaders and faculty regarding necessary actions, as soon as we understand the way forward.
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Vice President for Research Rick Spinrad
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The latest issue of CoroCoro magazine leaked out Saturday with interesting new details for "Pokémon Omega Ruby" and "Pokémon Alpha Sapphire" on the Nintendo 3DS. New Mega Evolutions for Sceptile, Swampert and Diancie were revealed along with new "formes" for Kyogre and Groudon that make the cover Pokémon more prehistoric.
According to translations of the Japanese CoroCoro, Kyogre and Groudon will have new Primal / Primeval / Prehistoric "formes." The Mega Evolutions for the two characters are actually called "Ancient Devolution" but how it may change their Pokémon type, size or abilities is currently unknown. It's also unknown if more Prehistoric Pokémon will be introduced.
The other new Mega Evolutions are for the starter Pokémon Treecko and Mudkip. The former will evolve into the Grass / Dragon type Mega Sceptile while the latter evolves into Mega Swampert and stays a Water / Ground type. Both increase their size and strength with Mega Sceptile gaining the Lightning Rod ability and Mega Swampert getting Swift Swim.
Meanwhile, the Mythical Pokémon Diancie may also evolve into Mega Diancie. The new ability that the Rock / Fairy type gains remains unrevealed though.
Story wise, the opposing Team Magma is headed by Maxie and assisted by Tabitha and Courtney, just like in the originals. Meanwhile, Team Aqua is led by Archie with support from Matt Shelley. All of the characters have been redesigned from the original "Pokémon Ruby" and "Pokémon Sapphire" release.
The Pokémon League Champion, Steven Stone, also returns but is given a redesign and some other changes as well. He may have preferred Steel Type Pokémon in the original games but he will have a Mega Charizard X and is now researching Mega Evolution.
The Mega Evolution item for "Omega Ruby" and "Alpha Sapphire" is called the "Mega Bangle." It is used by the two playable characters, Brendan and May. They will also have the Mach Bike and Arco Bike available to get around on the map.
Both "Pokémon Omega Ruby" and "Pokémon Alpha Sapphire" are set for a November release this year. A "Pokémon Delta Emerald" may not be far behind based on a recent Nintendo trademark.
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Baked Blueberry French Toast RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
- 24 slices day-old French bread (1/2 inch thick)
- 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
- 2/3 cup fat-free milk
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups egg substitute
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- Place 12 slices of bread in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a blender or food processor, combine cream cheese, milk, sour cream, yogurt, syrup, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon. Add egg substitute; cover and process until smooth.
- Pour half of the egg mixture over bread; sprinkle with blueberries. Top with the remaining bread and egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Yield: 12 servings.
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"This is excellent. People, if you want know how to reduce a recipe, it's normally common sense; you shouldn't need taste of home to tell you for every recipe. However, if you're always confused, you can google it."
"Not as good as I had hoped. Wouldn't make again."
"I'm a little confused by all the calls for a recipe reducer. Virtually all of the ingredients are divisible by 2 (to serve 6) or 3 (to serve 4). If cutting in half, use an 8x8 pan. If cutting in thirds, try a loaf pan. The only question then would be appropriate cooking time for the smaller pans. I would recommend checking it at 30 mins for a loaf pan, and 35-40 minutes for the 8x8."
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Hitting stores recently are the economy priced Halo Mega Bloks ODST Drop pods. These are refreshing in that they are neither blind packed, nor costly, like the previous main ways of obtaining ODSTs. The original ODST Drop Pod releases were limited edition, and came with a do-it-yourself Drop Pod that was overly intricate, finicky, and generally a bother to play with. Subsequent ODST Troopers have either been part of large sets, or rare figures in the blind pack waves. So for many fans, this new wave of 'mini-pods' is the best way to date to get what many collectors consider the best of the Halo Mega Bloks figure line up.
In this release, the Pod is mostly packaging. You can keep it to use it as a container for your trooper, but it is not really functional as the first releases were. In exchange for this 'dumbing down' of the drop pod, you get roughly a 75% drop in price (from about $13 - $3). The figures themselves are still top notch, and the paint applications are, as usual for the premium ODSTs simply superb.


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It's only been a few days since the wedding day but it already feels like a distant memory.
We're craving ways to remember the beautiful imagery of the day and the heartfelt emotions of the nation and people from all over the world.
Here's a video from the Royal Channel, where you can watch Prince William and Kate reciting their marriage vows in Westminster Abbey – an emotional moment:
If you want a more substantial remembrance of the day, there are a number of videos, DVD's and CD's (some which come with a copy of the Order of Service at Westminster Abbey – watch the videos on the Amazon pages):
- BBC DVD of the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine. Join HRH Prince William and Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey as they celebrate the momentous occasion of their marriage. Relive and treasure their special day with this souvenir DVD, containing two hours of coverage from the BBC.
If you're in the US or Canada, click here for this DVD
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Includes Catherine's breathtaking arrival at Westminster Abbey, the full ceremony, the carriage procession and the traditional balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace.
Special Features:
William & Kate – A Royal EngagementAn exclusive 50-minute extended version of the insightful documentary of their magical love story.
2. Royal Wedding Celebration DVD.The Royal Wedding – Celebration is a commemorative celebration of the marriage of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey.
On Friday the 29th April 2011 the nation will come together as one to celebrate a very special occasion and the eyes of the world will be upon us.From the excitement, expectation and joy of the crowds to the couple's balcony appearance, this celebratory film brings all the official coverage of the day together in one memorable collection. In an uplifting, definitive and celebratory account of this truly historic and romantic event, no aspect of the day will be missed.
The story will embrace the reaction of the public, the arrival of Kate at the Abbey, the reveal of her dress, the bridesmaids, Prince Harry as Best Man, the service itself in full, the triumphant drive through the crowds back to Buckingham Palace and the balcony kiss.
Every highlight of this very special day will be captured for posterity–and for future generations to enjoy.
Narrated by Sir Trevor McDonald
The Official ITN Royal Engagement Interview, with Tom Bradby
After announcing their engagement Prince William and Kate Middleton gave their only interview to Tom Bradby. The couple spoke openly about the marriage proposal, the engagement ring, the moment they met each other's families and their plans for children.
3. The Official Album of the Royal Wedding CD. The Royal Wedding – The Official Album is a unique memento of one of the most significant events in Britain's modern history.
Featuring every aspect of the occasion, the album will include the music–old and new–the readings and blessings, and of course the exchange of vows between Prince William and Catherine Middleton in the historic Abbey on the day itself.
The music is provided by The Choir of Westminster Abbey, the London Chamber Orchestra, the State Trumpeters and the Trumpeters of the Central Band of the RAF.
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It was such a fantastic occasion and we watched every documentary and film about the Royal family in the run-up to the wedding that we feel like we know them personally! We'll keep you informed with any snippets of information about the newlyweds and provide as many pics and videos that we can.
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College Hockey:Oleksuk scores twice as Minnesota-Duluth stays hot on road, tops Minnesota State
Minnesota-Duluth's play on the road has been a strength this season and the No. 4-ranked Bulldogs stayed in the WCHA championship race Friday night with another away-from-home victory.
Senior center Travis Oleksuk scored twice, including the go-ahead goal with less than a second left in the second period, in rallying for a 4-2 win over Minnesota State before 3,710 fans at the Verizon Wireless Arena.
UMD (20-7-4 overall, 14-6-3 WCHA) assured a fourth straight season of 20 wins or more while remaining a point behind first-place Minnesota and a point ahead of Denver in the battle for the WCHA's MacNaughton Cup. Five games remain in the regular season.
The Bulldogs are 10-2-3 on the road and 11-1-1 the last 13 games in the Mankato series. UMD trailed 1-0 after one period.
"After the first period we worked hard on both ends of the ice, and we were definitely better in the third period," said Oleksuk. "Once we got our first goal, we played with a lot of energy and with a lot of speed."
Mankato (12-20-1, 8-16-1) had gone 4-1 the previous five games, including a sweep last weekend at Alaska-Anchorage. But after Johnny McInnis scored eight minutes into the game, the Mavericks were held off the scoreboard until 30 seconds remained in the game.
Sophomore goalie Aaron Crandall played in place of senior Kenny Reiter, who had started 27 of the last 28 games, but became ill Thursday. Crandall made 16 saves for the win, following up on his last WCHA win, 6-2 at Mankato on Feb. 19, 2011. UMD was also without injured forward J.T. Brown for the first time this season.
"As well as Kenny has been playing, you don't want him out of the lineup, but I was excited to get a start and to be able to help the team," said Crandall, 2-1 this season and 12-4-1 in his career.
Two second-period goals gave the Bulldogs a 2-1 lead through 40 minutes. Mankato senior defenseman Cameron Cooper was called for a five-minute checking-from-behind penalty after a hit on UMD's Jake Hendrickson at 8:55 and what looked to be a Scott Kishel goal less than two minutes later was negated by officials, saying the Mankato net was first lifted up.
Oleksuk connected on the same power play at 11:04 to tie the game. At the end of the period he won a faceoff in the defensive zone and the puck was relayed from Drew Olson to Joe Basaraba, back to Oleksuk. And with eight-tenths of a second left in the period he launched a shot from the bottom of the left circle that tipped off the stick blade of Mankato defenseman Zach Palmquist, and the puck fluttered to the far side past the reach of goalie Phil Cook for a 2-1 lead.
Oleksuk gained the team goal-scoring lead with 19 this season, 43 in his career and 105 career points.
Cook entered the game 7-3 in his last 10 starts with a .926 save percentage and 2.37 goals against average in that stretch.
"After we killed off that five-minute penalty, we never had the same jump back in our step. We never had the same energy," said Minnesota State coach Troy Jutting.
Oleksuk knew his team was on the other end of the spectrum.
"We were going pretty well already, but a last-second goal like that gives you a boost," he said.
Senior winger David Grun's second goal of the season, on a wrist shot from the right circle, put UMD up 3-1 with 9:09 to play. The teams then exchanged goals in the last 29 seconds. Mankato freshman star J.P. Lafontaine scored with an extra attacker to make it 3-2, and UMD defenseman Brady Lamb hit an empty net with a 180-foot shot that banked off the Plexiglas.
UMD led in shots on goal 28-18.
"We stayed with our game and got a little better every period," said UMD coach Scott Sandelin. "Oleksuk's second goal proved that you never quit, and get a shot on goal and anything can happen."
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What The Terminator Was Really Sent For
NOTE: Video is after the jump dammit.
I always thought the whole John Connor bit was a bunch of bullshit. And you know what? I was right for once in my Godforsaken life. This is the video evidence proving what Terminators are REALLY sent back for. Which SPOILER ALERT: isn't to have sex with tanks and airplanes. I know, that was my first guess too. And not just because I personally want to travel back in time to have sex with old technology (read: dinos), but you know I 250% do and deserve it.
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Ornament, Airplane Model, Lindbergh, King Collection
On May 20-21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh literally flew into history when he crossed the Atlantic Ocean in his Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis, thus becoming the first pilot to fly solo and nonstop from New York to Paris. This flight made Lindbergh a household name and catapulted him into fame and celebrity. The objects of popular culture in the National Collection display everything from ashtrays to wristwatches reflect the public adulation for Lindbergh and the powerful commercial response to his celebrity. More than 75 years after the Spirit's historic flight, Lindbergh's name still has the power help sell manufactured goods.
Gift of the Stanley King Family.
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A metal airplane with a free spinning propeller. The top of the wing of the airplane has a profile of Lindbergh in a circle placed in the center of the wing. To the left of the circle is a map of New York and Canada. To the right of the circle is a map of France and Spain. There is a line tracing Lindbergh's flight path from New York to Paris. "Spirit of St. Louis" is carved into the nose of the airplane.
- Location
- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
- Hangar
- Boeing Aviation Hangar
- Type
- MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
- Materials
- Metal, non ferrous in nature
- Dimensions
- Model: 5.7 x 13.3 x 13.3cm (2 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.)


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XFX first got into motherboards with the nForce 590 SLI motherboards. Today they have a lineup of NVIDIA based chipsets including nForce 790i SLI, nForce 780a SLI, and the nForce 750a motherboards which comprise NVIDIA's lineup sans the nForce 730a and nForce 750i that some manufactures use. Today's board is based upon the nForce 750a SLI chipset.
The integrated graphics is a bonus that has several benefits over not including one. HybridPower is especially beneficial in this day and age where everyone is trying to save the environment and make the move to a greener PC world.
Feature-wise the nForce 750a board fits the bill with support for 95W TDP CPUs but the 140W 9950 worked without issue during testing of that CPU. Overall this is a solid board; it's just about in the middle ground of all the boards we have tested as far as features and performance are concerned.
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A pen and paper on the fridge? So passé. Harrington & Squires Shopping List Magnets ($31, or ₤20) are definitely more up our alley. These brightly colored moniker magnets do double duty as grocery reminders and embarrassing photo/takeout menu tacker-uppers.
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West Creek Conservancy
"Blues for Greens" Conservation Gala
St. Michael's Woodside
5025 E. Mill Road
Broadview Heights, Ohio
Saturday, March 8, 2014
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
West Creek Conservancy is a local organization dedicated to preserving nature in order for more citizens to experience the joy of the outdoors in an urban environment. On Saturday, March 8, 2014 they will be holding their second annual gala fund raiser "Blues For Greens".
The event will feature fine food, live music by Colin Dussault, local beer and wine as well as chances to win great raffle prizes. All proceeds from this event will go towards supporting the ongoing efforts of the organization in protecting local natural areas, naturally occurring open spaces as well as streams, rivers, lakes and ponds found right here in the Greater Cleveland Area.
Tickets are $55 for individuals and $100 for couples.
If you would like to become a sponsor or donate to the event call Dawn at (216) 749-3720 ext. 10.
Tickets can be purchased at www.2014bluesforgreens.eventbrite.com
About West Creek Conservancy
Dedicated to local conservation efforts, West Creek Conservancy believes that clean streams and rivers, abundant natural areas, neighborhood green space and beautiful walking and biking trails are an important part of healthy, vibrant, successful communities.
West Creek Conservancy has been connecting people to nature since its founding in 1997. Its mission is to enrich the lives of people in Greater Cleveland by conserving natural habitats, restoring the ecological value and sustainability of urban lands, and expanding neighborhood opportunities to experience nature. As a land trust serving all of Cuyahoga County, we permanently protect the conservation values of selected land by acquiring and holding land and conservation easements, and providing ongoing stewardship of those lands. West Creek Conservancy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For more information contact Derek Schafer at 440-253-2149 firstname.lastname@example.com.


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At KIIS-FM's annual Wango Tango festival on Saturday, the host of the station's "On-Air With Ryan Seacrest" was feeling a little overshadowed as Bieber fever spread in Los Angeles' Staples Center.
"The vibe is 'Where's [artist id="3187077″]Justin Bieber[/artist]?' — that's the vibe," Seacrest joked to MTV News, when we caught up with him backstage. "All the girls that are hanging out here, even the ones that work for us, are like, 'Have you seen him?' I'm like, 'I'm right here.' And they're like, 'No, Justin Bieber him.' "
But when talk turned to the topic of who should replace departing "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell next season, Seacrest had some ideas.
"It's gonna be different because there's going to be an empty chair at the end of that panel," the "AI" host said. "I'm not quite sure who's going into that chair, so it's a big [decision]," he added. The tough-talking Brit will go his own way after season nine with plans to head up the American version of talent show "The X Factor."
"Who would I want in that chair?" Seacrest wondered aloud. "I would want a much younger, thinner, more charming Simon. … Bieber — he's the guy!"
Recently, another "Idol" alum, guest judge Neil Patrick Harris , weighed in on who he would like to see take over for Cowell . And it wasn't Bieber.
"I feel like [Simon]'s irreplaceable," Harris said. "I feel like whoever gets that spot has such a target on their back. I think [Howard] Stern would be great. I think he's adequately polarizing and has strong opinions about things in a legitimate way, and I'm a fan of Howard Stern."
Would Bieber make a good "American Idol" judge? Can he fill Simon's chair? Discuss in the comments below!
Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.


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Since I ordered a very expensive CB digital OPK when I thought I wasn't pregnant, I figured I might as well use it since I am no longer pregnant. I was wondering if anyone had experience using them right after a very early (maybe 5 weeks) miscarriage. I know HCG can be picked up on them giving a false reading, but my levels never even got high enough to give me a BFP on any home test. I stopped bleeding two days ago and am already spotting some EWCM. I'm supposed to take another blood test to make sure my levels have gone back to 0, but I haven't been able to yet. One week ago I had dropped to 21. Do you think I can trust my OPK? Maybe I should just BD EOD either way? How common is it to O so soon after an early miscarriage? I'm so confused, maybe I should just give it a try and be patient and see what happens!
OPK after early miscarriage
And Congrats Lucky!! Yay! I hope it is a sticky one too!
I had hcg levels checked yesterday & were down to 9. AF started today, so CD1 for me. I dont usually O until CD18 so Ive got a while. But we have to take this month off anyway. I think I'll still use opks though, just so I know. Im going to attempt temping this month too. We'll see how it goes.. :)
MJ(29) & J(31) married 2006 - 4 Angels
One precious boy in my arms, born 2/20/14.
Now the TWW! I go to my RE for results from DH's SA and my day 3 labs in just 2 days. Can't wait to figure out whats going on!!
35 years old, PG w/ #3 - DS born 3/09, DS born 7/13 MC 3/12 (d&c), CP 10/12
Me 41, DH 42, L- 2/22/10 born a little early due to mommy's HELLP syndrome, aPS, Lupus, AMH 0.16
cp-10/12, m/c9wks 1/13, 3 iuis, bfn, natural bfp10/13-M-6/22/14
Me 41, DH 42, L- 2/22/10 born a little early due to mommy's HELLP syndrome, aPS, Lupus, AMH 0.16
cp-10/12, m/c9wks 1/13, 3 iuis, bfn, natural bfp10/13-M-6/22/14
I too had a miscarriage on 10/18 at 5 weeks. So 2 weeks tomorrow. Hoping to try again this first cycle, not going to wait. EWCM today, thinking that means I'll probably be ovulating tomorrow or the next day? Not tracking any other way than by how I feel & EWCM.
LUCKY, omg, YAY!!
This is what I want to hear :D I'm so overjoyed for you!! Stick, stick, stick! You've set a high standard for the rest of us, but I'm ready to try and live up to it ;)
Rachel: I'm CD 10 today and waiting to O. Still taking my Clear Blue digital OPKs twice per day. No smiley yet, but I don't really expect it til' CD 12-14 "ish". Hubby has been at work for 3 days straight thanks to "Sandy". But he'll be home tonight so I think we're going to start BD-ing every day. I know EOD would probably suffice, but I think I'm gonna go big or go home this cycle lol.
My ovaries are DEFINITELY gearing up for O. I get distinct O pains every month and they coincide with +OPKs. Both ovaries have been twinging and pulling for about a day now. Release little egg, release!
Will update when I get a smiley :)
Me (27) Mom/Dr/Professor/Researcher + DH (36) =
C (5) B (5) V (2) G (newbie)
My twins survived TTTS, ask me all about it!
Hahaha. Well, my last pregnancy i was cramping and bleeding the whole time. I've pretty much been doing the brown spotting since about 5 dpo but it stopped 2 days ago. I am ELATED!!! I know some spotting is normal but I just don't want to relive my last pregnancy. I'm also not getting hte cramping either (besides a twinge here and there).
I am feeling much better about this one. I also can't decide if I should get hCG checked or just roll with it? I think I will pass on hCG testing and just enjoy this little bean :)
Married my love in June 2012
3 Angel Babies (two ectopics, one miscarriage)
Loving my sweet baby girl born January 2014.
Have any of you ovulated yet? Or are you all looking for positive OPK's?
Married my love in June 2012
3 Angel Babies (two ectopics, one miscarriage)
Loving my sweet baby girl born January 2014.
Congrats Lucky!! I'm so happy for you hun! This one is a sticky one!
CD10 for me...started opking today...negative, but I saw a faint line, so hopefully it will continue to get darker and darker.
My temps are pre-o level and have been the same temp for the past 4 days. Weird?? It's probably my bbt, but I'm just going to finish this cycle using it and if I have to buy a new one next cycle (I pray I don't) I will.
I'll be happy as long as I see my thermal shift. Ahhhhh...the wait!
GL everyone! I hope we see some positive bfps and opks over the next week!!!
Amber, Married to DH 8-31-02
4 missed angels - MC 7/09, MC 10/12, EP 1/29/13, D&C 12/3/13 Chart


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Published: Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 9:00 p.m.
Take an umbrella to any outdoor events you might be attending this Sunday in the two-county area, as plentiful rain showers remain in the forecast.
According to the National Weather Service office in Melbourne, it will be warm, with high temperatures around 87 degrees in the Daytona Beach area and an overall 60 percent chance of storms. It will be breezy, with west-southwest winds of about 10 mph.
Tonight, expect lows around 73 degrees with calmer winds of about 5 mph from the west and a 40 percent chance of showers and storms before midnight.
At the beaches, watch out for a moderate risk of rip currents.throughout the day.
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Los Angeles, Calif. - On Super Bowl Sunday, UCLA and Kate Richardson turned in super performances, winning a triangular meet against Arizona State and Cal State Fullerton in Pauley Pavilion with a score of 197.55. Richardson won the all-around with a score of 39.75 and earned perfect 10s on both balance beam and floor exercise. Her two 10s in the meet were her third and fourth of the season, and she already has seven 10s in her career.
UCLA took a slight lead after one rotation after posting a 49.1 on vault. Jeanette Antolin led the team with a first-place score of 9.925. Arizona State was close behind with a 48.875 on bars, followed by Cal State Fullerton with a 48.8 on beam.
The Bruins increased their lead slightly over ASU with a team score of 49.375 on bars and a two-even total of 98.475 to ASU's 98.025. Kristen Maloney and Richardson both posted career-high scores of 9.95 to place first on the event, with Maloney earning a perfect 10 from one judge. Antolin added a 9.9, and Yvonne Tousek a 9.875.
In rotation three on balance beam, UCLA gave itself a one point lead with a stellar team mark of 49.55, tying the season high. Lori Winn started things off with a solid 9.825. Maloney contributed a 9.925, Antolin a 9.875 and Tousek a 9.925 to set the stage for Richardson' first perfect score of the afternoon. The defending NCAA beam champion was flawless in recording her fourth career 10 on beam.
UCLA shined on floor exercise, recording a season-best 49.525. Jamie Williams led off with a 9.8, followed by a 9.825 from Winn and a 9.725 from Ashley Peckett. Tousek tumbled and danced to a career-high tying 9.95, and Antolin earned an identical score of 9.95 with a 10.0 from one judge. Richardson left no room for doubt on her floor routine, recording 10.0s from both judges to end the meet.
The Bruins return home for a dual meet on Sunday, Feb. 8 against Stanford. The meet begins at 2:00 pm in Pauley Pavilion.


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College Hockey:NESCAC-Leading Middlebury, Bowdoin Fight To Draw
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. — In a back-and-forth battle between third-ranked Middlebury and tenth-ranked Bowdoin, both undefeated in NESCAC league play, the Panthers and Polar Bears fought to a 1-1 tie at Kenyon Arena.
Early on the game was marked by strong defense and thwarted scoring chances. Just over a minute into the game, Middlebury's Christian Carlsson stoned a Bowdoin breakaway after a Middlebury turnover. Later in the first period, Middlebury saw a goal disallowed after a Matt Dunn shot that made it past Bowdoin goalie Mike Healey was taken back since the net was off its moorings before the puck crossed the line. With four minutes left, Carlsson again stood tall in net after a failed Middlebury clear gave the Bears an open shot in the slot.
Early in the second period, Middlebury jumped on the board first, on a Kevin Cooper goal. However, after two great saves by Carlsson both on odd-man rushes, Bowdoin came back to tie the game with five minutes left in the second period. After the initial save by Carlsson, Sean Starke poked home the rebound between the Middlebury goalie's legs.
The third period saw great back-and-forth action but no scoring, as the game stayed 1-1. Early in the third, Carlsson made several sharp saves in a scrum in front of the net, before covering up the rebound. Then, late in the period, Bowdoin's Healey stoned a close-in Middlebury shot to keep his team in the game. The overtime period saw only one shot on goal, by the Bears, taken in the midst of a power play after a boarding call on Middlebury's Cooper.
In net Carlsson stopped 20 of 21 shots for Middlebury, while Healey stopped 28 of 29 shots for Bowdoin. The tie moved Middlebury's record to 7-0-1 in the NESCAC and 10-1-1 overall, while Bowdoin now stands at 6-0-3 in league play and 9-0-3 overall.
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Published: Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at 1:25 p.m.
Fifty years ago on December 1, 1963, David and Patsy Williamson of Castle Hayne, N.C., were married in Fountain, N.C. They moved to Wilmington in 1968 where Patsy taught school for 31 years and David retired from International Paper.
Family and friends joined them for a reception at Calvary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on November 30, 2013. The reception was hosted by their daughters and their families, Sandra and David Elks of Lumberton, N.C., and Angie and Doug Lesan of Jacksonville, N.C. The Williamsons also have six grandchildren.
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Nebraska City Keeps Immigration Law; Court to Rule on Texas Gay Marriage Ban
Law Blog rounds up the morning's news:
Illegal immigrant crackdown: Voters in an eastern Nebraska city again backed a local ordinance cracking down on illegal immigrants, continuing a long-running battle that has thrust the community into the national debate over immigration enforcement. [WSJ]
Work for credit: New York's chief judge proposed that law school students spend their last semester doing free legal work for credit, saying it would help the poor and provide real-world experience for future lawyers. [Newsday]
Silent flight: A House panel approved a ban on in-flight cellphone calls, responding to a public outcry after U.S. regulators said they would consider allowing passengers to chat on their phones during flights. [Reuters]
Nullification bill: Missouri senators endorsed legislation on Tuesday that seeks to nullify U.S. gun restrictions and send federal agents to jail for enforcing such laws. [AP]
Guantanamo hunger strikers: A U.S. appeals court declined to halt the forced feeding of hunger strikers in Guantanamo Bay but said prisoners have the right to sue over the procedure. [Reuters]
Same-sex marriage: Two gay couples challenging Texas's ban on same-sex marriage will take their case to federal court on Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia is expected to decide whether to temporarily block the law, which voters approved in 2005. [AP]
Fourth Amendment ruling: A federal judge ruled that attempts by the U.S. government to gather information from an Oregon state database of prescription drug records violates constitutional protections against unreasonable search and seizure. [Reuters]


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Larson To Host Community Forum Tonight
Other Races Sort Out; Governor Still Too Close To CallWhile Democrats held onto several congressional and statewide seats Tuesday, it remained unclear whether the state's top Democrat, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, would win a second term.
Hartford Forum On Health InnovationsThe group is expected to discuss how science is driving change in health care and the implications for health care costs.
Larson Proposes Increased Social Security Taxes To Stabilize ProgramHartford-area Congressman John Larson wants to stabilize the Social Security Trust Fund, by having high-income people contribute more to the program, and by gradually increasing the amount of money workers and employers contribute.
You Can Only Stay Mad For So Long, Right?Rep. Larson wants to increase Congressional terms to 4 years because of the pressure of fund-raising. He points out that right after the initiation ceremony, new members start raising money for the next cycle, and that detracts them from their true job. Larson may have a point.
World War II Veteran to Receive Service Medals
Malloy, Larson Announce Manufacturing InitiativeGov. Dannel P. Malloy and Congressman John Larson are announcing a new manufacturing jobs initiative that will bring together state government, businesses and colleges.
Congressional Panel on Guns Holds Hartford Hearing
Conn. Congressman Urges Tighter Gun Control Following Newtown ShootingU.S. Rep. John Larson of Connecticut is calling on Congress to ban assault weapons and take other action to reduce gun violence in the wake of the deadly rampage at an elementary school in his state.
Larson Wins 8th TermDemocratic Congressman John Larson will return to Washington for an eighth term representing Hartford and its suburbs after a decisive victory over Republican newcomer John Henry Decker.
Autism Speaks Gathering Monday in West HartfordConnecticut Congressman John Larson, two Obama administration officials, parents and others are gathering for a community forum in West Hartford about autism spectrum disorders.
US Interior Secretary to visit ColtsvilleConnecticut officials are hosting U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar in Hartford as they push to establish a National Historical Park at the Coltsville Historic District.


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There are critical times to eat that will improve your health, and times that can be harmful to your health. For example, eating right after exercise can promote muscle growth and recovery but eating late at night can cause weight gain.1, 2 Timing is important for anybody who participates in sports or in physical activities. If you are active on a regular basis you are an athlete. Athletes are everywhere including within you, you don't have to run a 2 hour marathon to be an athlete. This brief article explores 4 concepts that will help you improve your performance: Repair, Rehydrate, Revitalize, and Refuel3.
Repair: It is essential to start the repair process immediately after your workout. The optimal time to refuel and repair lean tissue with protein, energy, and vitamins and minerals is within 30 minutes after your workout. Research shows that 20-25 grams of protein or 1- 1.2 g/ per kg of bodyweight will help you jumpstart the recovery process4, 5. What you eat is important and will be discussed more below.
Rehydrate: Before strenuous exercise it is important that you have a balance of fluids and electrolytes. During exercise it is important to replenish fluids that are lost as a result of your hard work. Note that you can determine how much fluid you need simply by weighing yourself before and after strenuous exercise. After exercise, drink 1 ½ cups of water for every ½ pound lost during the workout. Electrolyte and carbohydrate supplementation are only necessary if exercise lasts longer than 1 hour. Fluid replacement after exercise is to replete any fluid still lost during exercise. It is recommended that salt also be used in drinks or foods when re-hydrating after exercise6,7.
Revitalize: This concept is not just nutrition related; you need to replenish energy both physically and mentally after your workouts. Your body uses a lot of vitamins, minerals, fat, carbohydrates, and protein for energy in your workouts. Remember rest, and when possible, use whole foods to replenish energy loss. If it not practical to use whole foods, consider a supplement of protein, carbohydrates, or other vitamin/mineral supplements 7. As with all supplements, make sure that are quality assured, and scientifically founded with university testing. The FDA does not regulate these.
Refuel: Muscles store energy as glycogen and glycogen is used for energy during exercise. After a workout the goal is to replace glycogen and ensure the muscle has energy stored for your next work out – like refilling your car's gas tank after a long trip. Timing is important. Eating/drinking within that 30-minute window after exercise will "fill the tank". Preparation for your next workout starts immediately after the first one. While it is important to take time to revitalize and rehydrate, as mentioned above, it is also important to build energy for your next bout of intense work. With proper refueling 24-48 hours after a workout, you will reap the benefits of having more energy and increased strength and endurance in your next workout7.
As an athlete, look at the whole picture of training. A workout is part of your training and nutrition is another part of the equation. Though it may sound complicated, it can be simplified. Eat or drink your energy within 30 minutes after a hard work out to restore the fuel (glycogen) and repair muscle. Alternatively, just have a large fruit smoothie from the juice bar, made with low fat milk, soymilk, water, coffee, and fruit plus add 1 scoop of protein powder for muscle repair. Order the smoothie before you start your workout so it is ready when your workout is finished. Besides tasting delicious, it is repairing, refueling, replacing and revitalizing you for the next workout.
1. Cribb, Paul J and Hayes, Alan (2006) Effects of Supplement-Timing and Resistance Exercise on Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 38 (11). pp. 1918-1925. ISSN 0195-9131, 1530-0315
2. Marci E Gluck, Colleen A Venti, Arline D Salbe, and Jonathan Krakoff Nighttime eating: commonly observed and related to weight gain in an inpatient food intake study Am J Clin Nutr October 2008 vol. 88 no. 4 900-905
3. Ideas taken from: "Practical Sports Nutrition: The Four R's of Recovery." L Broad, SCAN's Pulse, AND, volume 33, no.1, 2014.
4.K. M. Zawadzki, B. B. Yaspelkis 3rd, and J. L. Ivy Carbohydrate-protein complex increases the rate of muscle glycogen storage after exercise Journal of Applied Physiology May 1, 1992vol. 72 no. 5 1854-1859
5.J. L. Ivy, A. L. Katz, C. L. Cutler, W. M. Sherman, and E. F. Coyle Muscle glycogen synthesis after exercise: effect of time of carbohydrate ingestion Journal of Applied Physiology April 1, 1988vol. 64 no. 4 1480-1485
6. Exercise and Fluid Replacement Position Stand, American College of Sports Medicine, Med Sci Sports Exer. 2007:39;377-390. - See more at: http://beverageinstitute.org/us/article/fluid-replacement-recommendation...
7..Louise M. Burkea*, John A. Hawleyb, Stephen H. S. Wongc& Asker E. Jeukendrupd pages S17-S27 Journal of Sports Sciences Volume 29, Supplement 1, 2011Special Issue: Supplementary Issue: IOC Conference on Nutrition in Sport, 25-27 October 2010, International Olympic Committee, Lausanne, Switzerland


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Rackable Systems to Acquire Silicon Graphics
Once the industry standard in Computer Graphics, father of the famed Onyx, Infinite Reality graphics pipes, and Large Shared Memory architectures, SGI has filed for bankruptcy and is now to be acquired by Rackable Systems.
According to the press release, Rackable has agreed to acquire "substantially all the assets of Silicon Graphics, Inc. for approximately $25 million in cash." The agreement includes Silicon Graphics filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in order to reduce their overall debt load.
So what does this mean for the VUE product line? As information comes, we'll let you know.
via Rackable Systems to Acquire Silicon Graphics | insideHPC.com.


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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Rash decision
Brush up on the causes and treatments of irritated baby rumps. Red, irritated skin on baby's bottom is an unfortunate side effect of wearing diapers. No matter how diligent you are about whisking baby's diaper away at the first sign … Continue reading
Pleasing plates
Written by: Candace February 01 2011 I love using plates as wall art. In fact I just counted over a dozen plates hanging in my home at this very moment. From photo plates to monogrammed plates, the design possibilities are … Continue reading
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MOTIVATION TO DRAW BUT LACK OF IDEAS also this is gaudy as hell not to mention a big fuck you to composition but alas i myself dont care at this time
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It MUST be shark week.
It MUST be shark week.
Cool! But whats with the teeth?
That's a damn sexy Beat
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Loving the cast shadow. Nice piece over all, good job.
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VINTAGE SHAKESPEARE HONOR BULIT 8.6' BAMBOO FLY ROD For Sale
|Current Bid: $ 36.00
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This auction is for a vintage three piece 8.6' Shakespeare Model 1357 split bamboo fly rod with storage clothe. The Shakespeare label and inscription are 100% intact. The bottom and mid sections measure 34 3/4" and the tip is 36". I would estimate that it would nicely load and cast a three or four weight line.The 5 1/8" composite cork handle and slide down ring reel seat are in great condition. There are three snake eye guides on the mid section and four on the tip. There is a stripper guide on the bottom section. The rod fits together perfectly when assembled and has the distinct pop sound when taken apart. There is a set in the tip section. I am unsure if the tip section is original to the rod however it has the same ferrule design and guide wraps. As aforementioned, it fits perfect. All of the wraps and guides are solid and tight. I stripped the old varnish and refinished with four coats of spar varnish and completed it with high quality wood rubbing compounds. The bamboo cane and varnish are gorgeous and it has a beautiful flamed finish; check out the pictures. This will be an excellent rod for creek and stream fishing with dry flies and nymph on light tippets. It has a classic bamboo cane casting action; wait until you try it! BID WITH CONFIDENCE! I have over 1,600 100% positive feedbacks and I am rated by eBay as a top seller. I describe my items ACCURATELY, HONESTLY and provide MANY HIGH QUALITY pictures. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask and I will provide a timely response. DISCLAIMER:IF YOU ARE A FIRST TIME EBAY BUYER AND DO NOT HAVE ANY OR YOU HAVE LIMITED FEEDBACK, DO NOT BID BEFORE YOU CONTACT ME OR I WILL CANCEL YOUR BID. PLEASE RESPECT MY POLICY. PLEASE SEND A MESSAGE VERIFYING YOU HAVE AN ACTIVE PAY PAL ACCOUNT AND WILL PAY IN ACCORDANCE TO THE TERMS OF THE AUCTION. FEEDBACK:Positive five star feedback is very important and is most appreciated when you receive and are satisfied with your item. I will promptly reciprocate. If for any reason you are not delighted with your item please contact me prior to leaving feedback and I will work with you to accomplish complete 100% satisfaction.RETURN POLICY:I offer a three day return policy, original purchase price and initial ship charge, if the item does not meet the above description. SHIPPING/HANDLING: I will make every attempt to combine shipping. Please advise when you plan on bidding on more than one item. U.S. Buyers pay shipping charges of $13.99 (eBay now charges Sellers a final value fee for shipping!) and I will ship USPS Priority Mail normally the next day after payment is received. Payment is by Pay Pal only (unless you notify me otherwise) and is expected within three days after the close of the auction. My items are packed safely and securely. F.O.B. is ship point. I am not responsible, nor do I have control for any damage caused by the ship carries negligence. INTERNATIONAL SHIMENTS: PLEASE READ International shipments will be via USPS First Class or Priority Mail International depending on the size of the item. You are responsible for any and all country tariffs or import taxes. I WILL NOT ACCEPT AND WILL CANCEL ALL INTERNATIONAL BIDS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF YOUR INTENT TO PURCHASE AND REQUEST OF A SHIPPING QUOTE. Items won by International Buyers will be shipped ONCE PER WEEK usually on a Saturday. International bids will include a nominal packing/handling & delivery charge. When my delivery is made to the USPS office F.O.B. is ship point. I have no control or responsibility of items beyond this point.
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Two immediate issues are now facing Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings; her support and enthusiasm for homosexual marriages and the arrival of a mammoth trawler to be used by the Sea Fishery Department.
Lara is in religious ecstasy over her proposal to introduce into the Tasmanian Parliament by the end of the year, legislation for homosexual marriage; and while she may address pro homosexual marriage rallies outside Parliament House, the road to legislation is not all clover. Firstly it is clear that the Marriage Act comes under the Australian Constitution as a responsibility of the Federal Government. Any such legislation by Tasmania (or South Australia), could be successfully challenged. It is of note that the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, does not support such a move. Beside, Lara has some problems within her own party; word has it, particularly with several of her Labour colleagues of a Catholic persuasion, they are not happy with her stance. She may be supported by her deputy, Brain Green, but that is no recommendation. Brian Green, while an acting Parliamentarian was involved in a scandal a few years back with fellow Labourite, (then retired) John White regarding manipulating influences within the forestry industry to their own financial benefit. They were arrested but lo, to everyone surprise they did not go to gaol and got completely off. Brian was stood down, but now he springs up again, without any shame and is Deputy Premier of Tasmania. My personal opinion he should have been taken out and publicly whipped in the Hobart Mall and in regards to John White…well, Mr White is 'red' as anything, but like any good Socialist he does not mind jumping on the capitalist bandwagon from time to time. Living in the prestigious suburb of Hobart called Battery Point he is one of these – what I call – "chardonnay drinking socialist" who are found everywhere.
Greens Education Minister in the Giddings Government, Nick McKim, endorses Lara's move to legalise homosexual marriage. Nick on television was recently in awe in how Tasmania "decriminalise homosexuality in 1997". Nick was wrong on this and he jolly ought to know it. Tasmania never did have any law against homosexuality, but it did have a law against the homosexual act – sodomy.
Mind you, while baby-face Lara and her cohorts are promoting this social issue the State is in a severe economic down-turn, with small businesses facing grave difficulties, even closure. But don't worry about that when there is the issue of pushing through homosexual marriage. The other problem that Lara may have to face is an Upper House, the Tasmanian Legislative Council, which may indeed vote down the proposal. Lara has called Will Hodgman, Leader of the Opposition, "coward" for not supporting her move, but Lara doesn't even answer polite letters that does not agree with her on the issue. Who is the coward Lara?
Other issue: Headings towards Tasmania is the largest fishing trawler in the world, which will be used to rape our fishing resources as the bequest of the State's Fishery Department. This has put the fear of god into many Tasmanians, including the professional and recreation fishermen, the tourist industry, the environmentalists and the general public. How Lara is to handle this I am not sure, as her Green colleagues and no doubt for political reason because you never know if they are ever sincere on any issue, is not supporting the introduction of this monstrosity. The Labour Government and the Liberal Opposition are endorsing its entry into Tasmanian waters, but as on many issues, our so-called representatives do not necessarily represent us, but rather their own political and financial interest. Big business of course will love to see its introduction for short-term profit, but environmentally and long-term fishing, it will be an absolute disaster.


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How to Hang: A Porch Swing, a Hammock, and a Hanging Plant
From Dan Harding on June 11, 2009 in Tools and Tips
Photo credit: PatioandMore
Lazy summer days were made for relaxing on the swing or taking a snooze in the hammock. But then again, that could be just for kids and dad. The porch might also be the perfect place for a suspended garden oasis, a season of colors and sweet fragrances. No matter how you look at it, summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. Whether its resting in the hammock or shootin the breeze on the veranda. Summer is about kicking back and enjoying the season.
Installing a Porch Swing
There are a couple ways to approach this project. The most popular way to install a hanging swing is on the porch. But not all porch ceilings are built the same. Make sure the joists can hold the weight of the swing and the occupants before moving forward. If youre not sure about the strength of the ceiling, have a carpenter check it out. Once youve determined the ceiling is strong enough, start by drilling pilot holes into the beam. Screw in eyebolts or large hooks and then hang your chain. Youll need about three feet of clearance behind the swing so it doesnt crash into the house or wall. Other options include hanging the swing from a sturdy tree limb or from a standard A-frame swing kit.
Installing a Hammock
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There are many different hammocks in the world, some come with their own stand and are easily assembled, while others rely on rope to secure it between two hardy trees. Still others attach to hooks and are strung between posts cemented in the ground. A rope hammock can hang anywhere but its best suited between two mature trees. Make sure these trees are at least 12 inches around, and sturdy enough to hold a fair amount of weight. Once youve found suitable trees and laid out the hammock between the trees or posts, youll need an extra foot of rope on both ends, to wrap around the trees. In addition to the extra rope, make sure the hammock has a minimum of five feet on both sides to swing freely. To finish hanging the hammock, drill starter holes in to the trees and then tighten your hooks and hardware. Try a stress test by pressing most of your weight on the hammock; if it holds get on board and take a few swings.
Hanging Plants
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This project isnt nearly as complicated as the swing or hammock, but it can be just as rewarding. Screw in hooks to the ceiling beams and then attach your baskets. A common mistake is not gauging the amount of sun these baskets will receive. Its either too much or not enough. If plants and flowers dont get enough sunlight, they search for it. They get spindly or leggy or they wont flower. Plants and flowers that do well in partial shade are Fuchsia, Impatiens, Mimulus, and Begonias. Their counterparts are full sunflowers and plant varieties such as Nemesia, Marigolds, Zinnia, Verbena, and Petunias. They enjoy 6 to 8 hours in the full sun. Deadheading the spent blossoms can be done at your own discretion and trimming overgrowth will keep the basket symmetrical. You may also notice that certain plants begin to dominate the scene; if you loose one or two varieties its okay, the rest should move in and fill the gap.


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Designed to mimic the uber-flattering effects of candlelight no matter what light you're in, from fluorescent to sun, Too Faced's Absolutely Invisible powder in Candlelight ($25) might just be genius in compact form. The golden-flecked, peachy tone works on lots of different skin tones from pale to dark, and it's infused with antioxidants to perk up your complexion and reduce the appearance of fine lines. One caveat, though: use very sparingly to achieve a romantic, soft-focus-lens glow, or you'll end up looking like a drunken Vegas showgirl who fell into a tub of glitter.
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The technology fee of $30 per course covers maintenance and expansion of technology services and support. It is assessed for all on-ground and online courses. The fee is nonrefundable and nontransferable.
- Cohort students: After the program begins, the technology fee payment dates correspond to program, chosen payment option, or the program course calendar issued the first night of class. Fees for students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Education and Master of Science in School Leadership cohort programs are determined by start date.
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A kid from the restaurant where we took our lunch, and a few of the characters around the 16th and Mission BART station where we got into a little more adventure than we wanted. The woman is eating redvines.
Sights along Dolores, including Notre Dame Plaza- a senior housing facility on the site of what was once a bull and bear fighting ring- and a glimpse of the Mission Dolores itself.
There were so many people enjoying the sun in Mission Dolores Park that it looked like a music festival without the music. Another view of the high school in the distance. Sketchers at the end of the day, and a gentleman waiting for his train. Riders on BART on my way home. I usually draw in my moleskine, but this time, since SketchCrawl 31 is also a fundraiser for Japan, I drew on seperate sheets so I can offer the sketches to my sponsors for their contributions.


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"Antichrist" means either "instead of Christ" or "opposed to Christ."
The Antichrist in the Book of Revelation is a false messiah, a wicked leader who fools multitudes of people into worshiping him as Christ. But the Biblical Antichrist is also a type, meaning that every age has had, and will have, its antichrists that foreshadow the Antichrist of the end times.
At the 2012 Soul Train Awards on BET, Jamie Foxx declared Obama his Lord and Savior:
MRCTV: Jamie Foxx: "Our lord and savior Barack Obama"
(h/t: Rodan)
And then there's this story from Fox News: Painting Depicts Obama as Crucified Christ – it's being exhibited at Bunker Hill Community College in Boston. That gave rise to what Pajamas Media called the most outrageous and disgusting caption contest ever.
No, we are not advocating government censorship of blasphemous expressions – but we do find them offensive, deluded, and wrong, and we are entitled to say so.
Also see:
- Inok Vsevolod (Filipiev): 666: The Number of the Beast
- Vladimir Moss: Has the reign of the Antichrist begun?


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108 human years, 23 Sanghuli years later
... we learned that the sky creature... the satellite's name was "Voyager", and that the hoomans had created it hundreds and hundreds of years ago...
With what knowledge we possessed, we healed the satellites wounds and made sure that it was comfortable... we wanted it to never leave us.
We provided it with flowers and soft leaves (but we stopped providing it with food, for it didn't seem to want to eat).
Voyager continued to talk to us, the voice of the hoomans speaking through it. But never at all did voyager hold a proper conversation... It was almost as if we were too inferior to it...
"Voyager, what's our purpose?... Why're we here?..." Sulu asked
"The glassing of Reach has left many people homeless, dead, and hopeless..." Voyager would respond, "The aliens known as "The Covenant" are ruthless. Why are they doing this? What has humanity ever done to them?"
"Oh... Sorry if I dissed you, Voyager." Sulu said before lowering her coconut to the ground, "But I'm curious... What's Reach? Wha's Covenant?" Sulu then thought for a moment, "Wait... by the sounds of it, Reach is a type of hooman home, and the covenant is bastard organization... right?"
"Recently, ONI has captured a few of these covenant races for interrogations, but they have been unsuccessf-f-f-f- ul –l-l-l-l-l-l.... the elites.... the sangheili as they call themselves are more stiff-necked than the rest of them."
Sulu froze. "By humanity... the fallen are the bad-guys who attacked the hoomans?"
"... without further notice... UNCS frigate "Fair Maiden" has taken flight in search of answers to why the alien cult is so hellbound on destroying us-s-s-s-s- ground-d-d-d la-a-a--a..." Voyager went into static.
Sulu gasped and quickly stood up and hopped onto Voyagers arm, hitting it with her fist a few times, "Sheesh, Voyager, you remind me alot like my radio. Always needing my attention." She hopped off once Voyager began to speak again.
"... Spartan II unit known to public only as the "Master Chief". Thanks to ONI's creations, one of the super-soldiers has risen up in dire times and destroyed something that would have added to our already severe problems." Voyager said, "Here is what he had to say: "... you told me that there wouldn't be any cameras..."..... Unfortunately like most heroes, the MC is camera shy and prefers to continue serving humanity in silence. God bless him."
Sulu blinked a few times. "Whaaat?" she scratched her light green head, "I don't understand half of what you just said, voyager... but it sounds intriguing."
Voyager had gone silent.
Sulu frowned. "okay, I understand. You're tired and wand me to back off. Okay. See ya later then!" she dusted herself off then looked around.
... what is... You And Ace E?... What does it mean?... I've heard of Spartan's, but history claims that they were killed by the romans... how was one able to survive THIS long?.... Bah, humanity! I'm so confused!...
"Sulu! Where are you?"
Sulu raised her head to the sound of her father's voice. She groaned and shook her head. "Why does he always control my life like a gamer controls a videogame?..." Sulu asked herself before leaping into the branches of the jungle's large trees. "I'm over here, Dad!"
The dark Sanghuli glanced down at his daughter with yellow reptilian eyes. "You're supposed to be tending to your hospital duties... It's too dangerous out here, and besides! Opali is giving birth. You're needed!"
Sulu snorted. "There're other nurses there, Dad. I never interrupt you when you're worshiping Voyager-"
"I don't worship Voyager. Sulu, I worship humanity through Voyager." Fujasi growled, "Is religion so confusing to you?"
Sulu ignored her father and swiftly leaped through the trees toward the village.
... Voyager mentioned a god... a god other than the hoomans... yes, Dad... religion does confuse me... Who does humanity worship?... And should we worship their god instead?... So many questions, so little answers... in fact, no answers at all!... By humanity, Voyager is riddlesome... mischievous... It would be so much better if an actual hooman were to answer my questions, but... no matter how much I pray to them, they don't reply... I'm beginning to wonder...
Am I cursed?
Sulu closed her purple eyes as some males snickered behind her back.
"The purple-eyes freak is daydreaming again... I wonder if one day, her lack of attentiveness will get her fired."
"I hope so... I'd hate to have an ugly bitch like her tend to me when I'm put into the hospital."
Sulu snorted and continued on with her duties in silence.
Voyager... as much as I question you and as much as you irritate me sometimes... you're the only one I need to talk to. You're my only friend...
Night came, and the Sanghuli slept.
All day, Voyager was quiet, but then coughed and sputtered with static. Then it spoke...
"Hello? This is UNSC personnel Sergeant Keith Gideon aboard the frigate, "Fair Maiden"... Anyone there?... We've got your signal and are requesting permission to land."
"(Captain, there's no response... Do you think the covenant are luring us with bait?)"
"(Negative, sergeant. No hostiles were or are detected. Wait a few hours for a response before trying again. Their system might be down. If no response is received then, I'll send you with a few birds onto the surface.)"
"(Yes, Captain.)"
Voyager went silent once more...
To feel a God - Chapter 1 by Halo-YokoshimaWatch
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So, the chapters will be short XD
Questions? Fire away!
Prologue: halo-yokoshima.deviantart.com/…
Chapter 2: *boop*
Questions? Fire away!
Prologue: halo-yokoshima.deviantart.com/…
Chapter 2: *boop*
Any chance of another chapter coming soon? This has so much potential...
I hope more comes out of this story and the rest of the Sanghuli:
Such a unique idea must continue on!!!
This is so awesome! I absolutely hate never having time to finish uploading my OC's, my old art, or work on my own stories. You are lucky, you don't have homework all the time.
thankies ^^ homework is nothing compared to actual work
It's time for them to meet them
I was right voyager