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Guitar-playing singer-songwriter Michelle Malone coming to NC
Acoustic show planned at The Altamont Theatre in Asheville
Published: Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 3:15 a.m.
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Michelle Malone hasn't picked up the saxophone her mother worked so hard to purchase in years.
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Who: Michelle Malone with Callaghan
Where: The Altamont Theatre, Asheville, N.C.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Tickets: $15
Info: 828-348-5327, www.myaltamont.com
But she found another instrument that she can't put down.
The Atlanta native is a singer-songwriting guitar-slinger with chops.
"I played saxophone as a kid and would practice really hard at that, but I was a little kid," she said. "I practiced really hard at that for many years, but when I found the guitar, I was like, '(expletive) this, I want to play and do what I want, and I don't want to read this sheet music. I'm not going to do what they tell me anymore. I'm going to play the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin.' "
Malone has made a career by doing it her way. She'll play a solo acoustic show at 8 p.m. at The Altamont Theatre in Asheville, N.C., on Friday.
Malone switches between rock shows with a full band and the acoustic shows.
"Obviously (the solo show is) pretty different," Malone said. "I'm able to dive a little more into the singer-songwriter aspect of what I do. I still do a lot of slide guitar and upbeat material.
"My people prefer me to be raw and upbeat and do the things I do best. I can do the singer-songwriter thing and tell a good story, but, by and large, people come to see me to have a good time."
She usually arrives early at the show and speaks with those in attendance. She'll receive requests that she'll pepper into the set.
One of her new songs that is sometimes requested is "Marlboro Man," a song about her father that was released on her latest album "2 Days."
It isn't a song she often plays, she said, but it often brings some audience members to tears.
The new music was tough for her to write.
"I was able to be more vulnerable as a writer and as a singer on this record," she said. "I had to open up and dive down into what is meaningful. It's not something I've strived for, per say, with every record. Sometimes I just want to have a good time and write songs that are enjoyable and fun to play.
"There are some songs on this record that I think are well-written songs but are really sad and difficult. They cut me to the quick."
Malone taught herself to play the guitar and has always intended to sit down for lessons with an instructor. She just hasn't found the time and admits to being a bit lazy when it comes to being regimented.
It hasn't slowed down her career. Malone insists she's the same person she was when she released her debut album in 1988.
"Other than becoming better at my craft — I'm a better songwriter and a better musician and better guitarist and better singer — I don't think I've changed much, frankly," she said. "I have some very rocking moments and some very acoustic moments. By and large, they are very much me."
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NAUGATUCK — Brandon Kuczenski has become a football junkie over the past few months, asking tons of questions of all of his coaches and teammates.
Especially on Monday.
For the first time since playing quarterback for the Naugatuck High freshmen football team, the 6-foot-6, 220-pound basketball star, now a senior, is back with the Greyhounds' football team as a projected tight end and outside linebacker.
"When I played as a freshman, I didn't enjoy it that much, but after a while, I realized that I really missed the game," said Kuczenski. "I missed the Friday night lights and the bond and the brotherhood that football brings. I still came to all of the games and realized that I needed to be a part of it for my senior year. I couldn't imagine not playing football now."
Kuczenski played for the Connecticut Select 17-and-under AAU basketball team this summer, but now has swapped his basketball sneakers for a pair of football cleats. Naugatuck football captain Mick Pernell, a basketball teammate of Kuczenski, is glad to have him in the mix.
"Brandon is going to be a huge target for our quarterbacks," said Pernell. "He also has a great attitude. He's always hustling and plays with such a high intensity. He will make everyone better around him."
Kuczenski remembers the day he approached Naugatuck coach Rob Plasky about joining the team.
"Coach Plasky had a big smile and said 'absolutely,'" recalled Kuczenski.
From a sheer athletic standpoint, Plasky likes Kuczenski's ability to catch the ball, his overall physical strength, and most of all, his work ethic.
"Brandon is a quiet leader, but the other players respect the way he goes about things," said Plasky.
The same can be said of Pernell, who is the only captain named by Plasky as of Monday. Pernell is a running back and wide receiver and starting defensive back.
"Two years ago, Mick was a good basketball player," said Plasky. "In football, he would rely on just his athleticism. But he decided that he also wanted to be a good football player. He got in the weight room to make himself stronger and better. He got really committed.
"Now, Mick has 4.5 speed in the 40 and that has turned sone college coaches heads at the Central Connecticut camp," said Plasky. "He has given himself a chance to play at the next level in both sports."
Pernell said the Greyhounds have plenty of upside this season and believes the team can be a Naugatuck Valley League contender.
"We have a lot of talent and even though we have many young players, they have a lot of athletic ability," said Pernell. "We were a little disappointed with last year's record (6-4 overall, 3-3 Copper Division). I feel we will need to work a little bit harder. It was a building year and we all learned a lot. We are now ready and focused to improve."
Among the young players Pernell was referring to is junior Ricky Plasky, the head coach's nephew, and sophomore Jason Bradley, who split time at quarterback.
With the possible transfers of wide receiver David Coggins, quarterback Javon Martin and fullback Xavier Woods, all from of Sacred Heart, Pernell noted that the trio would a "big bonus for us."
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Short link to this page - http://bit.ly/ap25faq
Update 11 October
System Update 2.0.13604.0 has dae.bin v12 which is the same version as in previous updates 13140-13599. Therefore existing v12/Challenge set 2 patched backups do not need to be re-patched and re-burned for 13604.
All current XGD3 titles are AP25-active in dashboards 13140-13604. The AP25 games list has been updated.
Update 4 October
Added information on:
13599 dashboard
LT+ 1.91 removal of safety freeze feature
"AP26" checks
New XBC and 0800 v3 additions
AP25 active game status - Based on DAE table v12 from 13140-13604 dash
Detailed list at http://bit.ly/ap25list
1 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood 12416-12625 13140-13604
2 Fable III 12606-12625 13140-13604
3 Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 12416-12625 13140-13604
4 Halo Reach 12625 13140-13604
5 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 12625 13140-13604
6 Call of Duty: Black Ops 12625 13140-13604
* All current XGD3 titles 13140-13604
The abgx360 database currently stores 'challenge set 2' replay sectors, which are based on dae.bin v12 for dashboards 13140-13604.
The basics
What does AP25 mean?
AP25 is short for "AntiPiracy25", and is the term given to a type of disc copy protection used on the Xbox 360. It is an attempt by Microsoft to prevent backups from booting. The protection came into action at the end of 2010.
Which DVD drives support and use AP25?
All drives except for:
Samsung - all
Hitachi - v59 and lower
My drive doesn't support AP25, will I be affected?
No, assuming your drive is not spoofed.
If your drive is spoofed then it may be affected, read on for spoofing information.
Which games are AP25-active?
It depends on your current dashboard version. There is a list at the top of this post or you can find a more detailed list here. These will show you which dashboard version the games are active in.
Which dashboard versions are actively implementing AP25 checks for known games?
12416 - but not when installed with this AP25 bypass method
12611 and all subsequent versions
My dashboard version is older than these but my drive supports AP25 - will I be affected?
Not directly, but many games require a minimum dashboard version to work. The required System Update is on the disc. Some of these required dashboard versions are actively implementing AP25 for specific games. Note: Even if a game requires a particular dash version to work and that dash happens to be implementing AP25, it doesn't necessarily mean that the game itself is AP25-activated in that dash.
Example 1 - NFS:HP and AC:B are wave 9 so they require a minimum dash version of 12416 which is on the discs. Both of these games became AP25-active in 12416.
Example 2 - Bulletstorm (wave 10) requires a minimum dash version of 12611 which is on the disc. Dragon Age 2 (wave 11) requires a minimum of 12625 which is on the disc. Both of these dashboards activate AP25 checks for some games, however Bulletstorm and Dragon Age 2 are not AP25-active in these dashboards.
The AP25 games list shows the minimum dash version required as well as the dash versions that AP25 is active in.
My drive and dashboard both support AP25. Will my existing games work?
Backups that are not AP25-active in your dashboard version will continue to work. All originals will also still work.
What about AP25-active games? How can I play backups of these?
First there needs to be a patch (AP25 replay sector) available for your version of the game and your dashboard version. Each replay sector is uniquely identified with a Media ID for that particular pressing/language/version of a game and will only work with a specific range of dashboard versions. The replay sector contains data based on original disc locations which cannot normally be obtained from a backup disc. The abgx360 database has replay sectors available for the games highlighted on the AP25 games list.
Second you need to patch and (re-)burn the game with the correct AP25 replay sector. I recommend using abgx360. Make sure that the option "Check for updates" is ticked to ensure that it recognizes the most recent AP25-active games. Alternatively you can patch the game manually with a PPF patch from a trusted source (read the warning at the end of this post), you must ensure that you have the correct version (Media ID) of the game and the appropriate dashboard version that the patch applies to.
Finally you must update your drive CFW to LT+ (2.0 is the current version). Your drive will then be able to interpret the newly patched data and provide the correct responses to mimic an original disc.
Why do I need the AP25 replay data at all? Don't I already have a full disc backup?
While you may have every readable sector duplicated on a backup, you can't replicate the physical structure of the disc. It is not possible for consumer DVD writers to make an exact copy of a retail disc. Your copy is has different data location characteristics that AP25 is checking for.
What if I accidentally boot an unpatched or wrongly patched AP25-active game?
If you have LT+ 1.91 or higher or a non-LT "Plus" fw you will get a "disc unreadable" error message and be flagged for a possible future XBL ban.
LT+ 1.9 and older LT+ versions have a protection feature which freezes the console and displays a black screen if an unpatched or patched game with the wrong challenges is booted. This protects your console from being flagged if you turn off the console within 3 minutes of seeing the black screen. This protection is no longer present in LT+ 1.91 and later due to "AP26" checks in newer dash versions.
What is "AP26"?
"AP26" is not an official term but it refers to new checks implemented in the 13599 and later dashboards. These are random AP25 challenges that are sent to the drive in addition to the regular AP25 challenges. Because these challenges are random, the protection feature in older versions of LT+ is activated when an unrecognized challenge is encountered and blocks the game from booting. Even with the correct AP25 data on the backup, the disc will fail to boot with LT+ versions 1.9 and older.
Because of this, LT+ 1.91 and later versions no longer have this protection feature so that backups with the correct AP25 data can boot successfully.
Is there a greater risk of being flagged now that the protection feature has been removed from LT+ versions 1.91 and later?
Yes. You can now be flagged in the following scenarios:
- Booting an unpatched AP25-active game
- Booting an AP25-active game with a corrupt or wrong replay sector
- Booting a game with a replay sector intended for a dash version range that your console doesn't fall into
It is therefore critical that you do not blindly apply new System Updates to your console. If the dae.bin (see below for more info) is updated and challenges change, your backup will no longer boot and you will be flagged. I strongly recommend that you avoid updating to future dashboards until it is known whether the dae.bin has been updated. If it has then you will have to re-burn your backup with new AP25 data (either from abgx360 or XBC+new dae.bin) and discard the old backup which will now be unsafe to use.
Is there any way I can avoid this? Updating firmware and patching is too much hassle for me.
Three options for you:
1) Remain on a dashboard version older than 12416. You won't be able to play games that require a minimum of 12416 (wave 9 titles like NFS:HP, Kinectimals, AC:B) and higher.
2) Install 12416 dash with this AP25 bypass method, but you can only do this if you are currently on an older version. You can now play the games mentioned in (1) but you won't be able to play games that require a minimum of 12611 (wave 10 titles like Bulletstorm) and higher (wave 11 titles like Dragon Age 2 which requires a minimum of 12625).
3) Play your original retail games instead of the backups.
Can I downgrade my dashboard version?
Can I apply the AP25 bypass to 12416 if I have already installed 12416?
Can I spoof my AP25 drive to a Samsung or early Hitachi? Could this trick the console into disabling AP25 checks because these drives don't have AP25?
No. AP25 checks the OSIG (original drive signature: make+version+fw) stored in your motherboard which cannot be changed (unless you have a JTAG/RGH console). If the drive specifed here is one that supports AP25, the console will initiate the AP25 challenges, regardless of whether the actual physical installed drive supports AP25 or not.
So if the OSIG stored is a Liteon, BenQ or late Hitachi, and your actual drive is a Samsung or early Hitachi (spoofed or not), the AP25 challenges are initiated. The drive cannot respond to these challenges because it is not AP25-aware. So the check fails, the disc doesn't boot, and you may get flagged for a future XBL ban.
What about the opposite, a Samsung/early Hitachi OSIG with a spoofed Liteon/BenQ/late Hitachi actual drive?
This should work but it's probably not XBL-safe.
Why am I getting more disc read errors since AP25 came into action?
It has been reported that an AP25-active game causes more work for the laser than usual. The AP25 checks occur during the first few seconds of booting only so if you're getting past that stage then it's not an AP25 issue.
Check that you're using quality media, a decent writer with up to date firmware, and decent writing software like ImgBurn. If you're still having issues then you may want to get your drive laser cleaned/repaired/replaced. Intermittent and inconsistent booting is a key symptom of a bad drive or media.
AP25 activation
What is the AP25 xex flag?
This is a marker in a game executable file which designates the game as "AntiPiracy25 Media". Only AC:B and NFS:HP have this flag. Kinect dashboard versions prior to 12606 use this flag to determine whether to activate AP25 checking. However, since 12606 this is no longer used and now any game could potentially be activated whether it has the flag or not. Therefore, the flag is not a reliable way to determine if a game is AP25-active.
So how can I reliably determine if a game is AP25-active?
If a game identifier is specified in the DAE table of your particular dashboard, that game is AP25-active. Games from the most recent table are listed here with their associated identifiers. Microsoft decides when to add a game to the table. Only these games are being checked for AP25 responses. Since November 2010, they have activated six known XGD2 games and currently all XGD3 games are AP25-active.
How can I check what Media ID my game is?
Scan the ISO or backup disc through abgx360 and it will show in the log. On a retail disc, the last 8 characters are marked on the inner ring, data side.
DvdAuthEx (DAE) table
What is the DvdAuthEx (DAE) table?
Contains a list of identifiers for games and groups of games that are AP25-active along with their associated challenges.
Where is the DAE table stored?
It's stored in an encrypted file in your NAND flash memory on the motherboard of your console, the filename is dae.bin. The console reads this file to determine whether to initiate AP25 checks on a particular game or group of games.
Could Microsoft update the table to change the current challenges or add more challenges?
Yes. Retail dash 13146 implemented the first change of challenges for existing AP25-active games from 'challenge set 1' to '2'.
Could Microsoft update the table to add more game identifiers in the future?
Yes. They have already done so.
If Microsoft update the table to change or add to existing challenges, will I have to patch my game with the new replay data and re-burn?
Yes, please read the earlier question "Is there a greater risk of being flagged...".
Why don't we extract _every_ AP25 response from the original disc then patch our games with this data so that our backups will never need to be re-burned?
Not feasible. Responses can only be retrieved for known challenges (in dae.bin). Microsoft could change the challenges at any time (new dae.bin) at which point we can capture the new response data. The total number of possible challenges is very large as each challenge includes two disc locations and there is a lot of suitable locations on a disc.
How many times has the table changed?
There are several table versions, each associated with a particular dashboard version. Once a game is added, it appears in all subsequent table and dash versions (so far). The most notable are:
06 Sep 10 5 12416 Added challenge set 1 for: AC:B, Fable III, NFS:HP
19 Jan 11 9 12625 Added challenge set 1 for: Halo Reach, COD:MW2. COD:BO
11 Apr 11 12 13140 Changed challenges for all 6 games to challenge set 2 and added XGD3 identifiers
How is the table updated?
So far, only through System Updates. The System Update writes a new dae.bin file to the NAND flash. However they could in theory send table updates over XBL "out-of-cycle" of the System Updates.
Can a Title Update activate AP25 for a game?
Unlikely, it hasn't happened yet. Currently, the only way a game can become AP25-active is when one of its identifiers is added to the DAE table. The updated table must then be included in a System Update.
Extracting AP25 data from original discs
Can I extract my own AP25 data from a original disc?
Yes. You'll need XBC 220.127.116.115 or later and 0800 v3 firmware with a suitable dae.bin file for your dash version. It is important to ensure that you use the correct dae.bin version for XBC to use the correct challenges for your dash version. It is also important to check that the integrity of the dae.bin file is intact. The following MD5 hashes are verified to be correct:
dae.bin v5 (12416-12611)
dae.bin v9 (12625)
dae.bin v12 (13140-13604)
Which games have AP25 replay sectors available?
Check the AP25 games list or run the game through abgx360 and it will show you if a patch is available and, if you choose to, it will patch the game if there is.
Why doesn't every version of a game have a replay sector available? (e.g. non-English titles)
Previously, the few individuals who could extract the AP25 response data from the original retail discs did not own every language version of every game. Now that XBC (with AP25 support) and 0800 v3 fw are public it is likely that more replay sectors will be made available.
I've found a patch for my game that appears to work but is not highlighted in your list. Why not?
There are fake AP25 patches around which are unsafe to use. Read the warning below...
Warning - Fake AP25 patches
Beware of fake AP25 patches that have been released. These are constructed from target data in the dae.bin file and do not have responses from an original retail disc. In contrast, XBC with AP25 support gets actual responses from the disc.
The fake patches will work in the sense that they can allow an AP25-active game to boot. They were originally missing response data in the replay sector. Even with this data included this does not make them any safer. They are still using hardcoded angle data much like a Kreon SSv1 security sector. Some newer patches are using randomized angle deviations. Using any of these patches is not recommended for Xbox Live use.
LT+ will not protect you from getting flagged in the event of a patch being corrupt or incorrect in even just one byte. You should obtain your patches from a trusted source (abgx360/Xecuter) as advised in this FAQ. abgx360 only stores data obtained from original discs and specifically uses hash checks to maintain file integrity.
There are several non-English titles that don't have currently have genuine patches available. You can now obtain your own from a retail disc with the new XBC, 0800 v3 firmware, and the appropriate dae.bin file.
Anthares2k/Luigi Marconi/WizZy - 12416 AP25 bypass
Seacrest - abgx360
k3rn3l - Team Xecuter
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That group never did, but almost year later the Giants are far from the bottom. They remain on top of the division -- just barely -- thanks to two spectacular months. With the Reds again on the other side of the field, though, the Giants have looked nothing like a contending team this series.
The lineup stalled once again Friday, and Madison Bumgarner gave up five runs in a 6-2 loss that was San Francisco's 13th in 17 games. The Giants have the worst record in the majors since this current skid began June 9. They've lost every which way, and in what looked to be an epic pitchers duel at AT&T Park, the Giants once again were outclassed. Right-hander Johnny Cueto, the major league ERA leader, gave up just three hits while pitching into the ninth.
"We raised the guy's ERA tonight," Bochy said, smiling and taking some solace in the fourth loss in the first give games of the homestand.
That was more a testament to Cueto's stellar season (8-5, 1.88 ERA) than to the Giants, and Bochy knew it. A night after he said the Giants needed to get in gear offensively, they went down quietly one inning after the next. More than one hat was tipped in Cueto's direction.
"He's got that ERA for a reason," catcher Buster Posey said. "He was moving the ball back and forth with high velocity, sinking it, cutting it, with a good changeup. He just doesn't give you the same look more than once."
The Giants' best shot was to ride Bumgarner, and early on he looked capable of carrying the load. The big left-hander gave up two singles in the first inning but picked off both runners, becoming the first Giant to accomplish the feat since Bud Black in 1992. The two aces combined for 50 strikes and just 17 balls in the first three innings, but the wheels came off for Bumgarner in the fifth.
The Reds hit around, picking up five runs on six hits. Bochy thought Bumgarner "got in the same area with some pitches and got up (in the zone) a little bit." Posey felt the Reds were more aggressive the second time through the order and took advantage of a pitcher who was a touch off for an inning. The inning was full of soft hits, raising the frustration level for Bumgarner.
"For the most part, I felt we were making pitches and they were just getting hits," he said. "That's a frustrating time. You try to minimize the damage, and they keep getting hit after hit, whether they're hard-hit line drives, bloopers between outfielders or anything. It's frustrating."
Bumgarner said the inning just snowballed on him. When his day was over, his ERA at AT&T Park was up to 4.94, light years from his 1.32 mark on the road.
"That's why we love it and that's why we hate it sometimes," Bumgarner said of the sport he usually excels at. "It's frustrating. It's why it's so interesting, I guess."
Cueto recorded an out in the ninth before putting two runners on. Aroldis Chapman entered and closed out the Giants, throwing three 102 mph fastballs and six that cracked the 100 mph barrier.
The loss was the 10th in the last 12 home games for the Giants, who have been outscored 60 to 36 over that stretch. Cueto gave them little choice but to accept their fate Friday and hope for a better result Saturday.
"You just come out and play," Posey said. "Hopefully tomorrow is the day (it turns), because you've got to do it at some point."
Cincinnati (Alfredo Simon 10-3) at Giants (Matt Cain 1-6),
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La Nouba 這一名稱源自於法語「faire la nouba」,意思是狂歡派對。 這是夢想和現實交互穿越的世界,在這裡,現代都市與馬戲表演同現於同一舞臺。 藉助特技、炫光艷舞、特色人物和生動音樂的交互融合,La Nouba 從頭到尾激發著我們的無限遐想。 本劇僅在位於福羅裡達州 Walt Disney World® 度假村上演。
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The Funambule act takes place on a 90-foot, half-inch wide steel wire. With remarkable balance and precision, a high wire walker ascends to a height of 34 feet above the stage as his partner descends from the theater's eighth level to the fifth on a diagonal wire. The performers' breathtaking maneuvers include head balancing, and death defying somersaults. Using two different types of bicycles, one of the high wire walkers executes a wheelie and later crosses the wire while carrying another artist on his shoulder. This amazing team is comprised of three acrobats who are life-long students of the discipline.
The diabolo, or Chinese yo-yo, is a children's game first introduced into the realm of the arts in Cirque du Soleil's Quidam. This entrancing act features four young Chinese performers. Holding two sticks linked by a string, they slide, juggle and toss a musical wooden spool while performing flips in the air. Demonstrating increasingly difficult maneuvers, the artists attempt to outdo each other in dexterity and ingenuity.
This act gets rolling with a BMX wizard whose difficult maneuvers never fail to mesmerize the public. His technical twists, gymnastic turns and spins on one wheel are highlighted in incredible tricks such as G-turns, boomerangs and megaspins, all accompanied by lots of footwork. The second half of the act features yet another artist whose feats are equally astonishing. His hard-to-believe stunts include riding over obstacles without ever putting his feet down, jumping off high platforms, hopping up and down steps and into the audience on one wheel, and even jumping over an artist and a guest before literally plunging into the bowels of the stage.
The aerial cradle looks like a door and is a perfect example of equal-opportunity strength and agility. This amazing athletic display features elements of traditional circus aerial cradle with a unique and special difference – the male and female artists take turns supporting one another 34 feet above the stage.
In a stunning display of grace and strength, the artists become one with the ribbon of red fabric that cradles them. This breathtaking aerial dance requires immense agility and flexibility, and allows the performers a wide latitude of acrobatic and artistic expression.
Four pendulum-like swings, on two different levels, carry a team of perfectly synchronized aerialists 53 feet above the stage. This innovative bi-level rigging enables the trapezists to create a visually arresting exhibition of rhythm and athleticism. Timing is key when all four trapezes are swinging in tandem and the aerialists switch places – barely inches away from colliding.
This act in La Nouba takes ordinary trampoline and power track performance to a new level. The stage is set on fire in this high-energy acrobatic display of phenomenal timing and spatial awareness.
Inspired by the playfulness of our youth, the Skipping Ropes act begins with the Urbains performing rigid rhythms in monochromatic tones. This gives way to vibrant dance and acrobatics in a steady stream of solo, duo and group jumps and formations. Our featured Skippers combine artful moves, exceptional agility and impressive speed that far exceed child's play.
Balls, hoops, and clubs fly in unprecedented numbers and at speeds that the eye and the brain can't easily process. And they don't just pass from hand to hand, they arc and fly into waiting props and receptacles with a seemingly impossible accuracy. This juggling act has been called, quite simply, the best in the world.


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Hi, so I finally got pms to play video's without transcoding fine. However whenever I try and transcode a video my media player doesn't make any progress (just a black screen is displayed) while pms buffer very slowly fills up.
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barlow wrote: Typical, I am only out of the country for 2 weeks this year, the middle two in July!
Book a cheap flight while you are in London, and come over to Florence.
I'll buy the pizzas :)
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Annie Walker and Cody Bacon, both of McPherson, were married Oct. 6, 2012, in an outdoor ceremony, in rural McPherson. Pastor Tim Holgerson officiated the double ring ceremony. Pastor Abby Jones served the couple communion. Annie was escorted by her father, Randy Walker.
The matron of honor was Abby Jones, Stromsburg, Neb., sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Janae Spaich, McPherson, sister of the groom; Anna Archer, Lawrence; Katie Kermashek, Manhattan; Stephanie Schulz, Lawrence; Mallory Roberts, McPherson.
Best man was Justin Bacon, Portsmouth, Va., cousin of the groom. Groomsmen were Levi Spaich, McPherson, brother of the groom; Caleb Spaich, McPherson, brother of the groom; Abe Walker, McPherson, brother of the bride; Drew Porter, McPherson.
Flower girls were Stella and Lucy Jones, Stromsburg, Neb., nieces of the bride. Guestbook attendants were Lauren McClelland and Allyssa Dold, both of Kansas City.
The brides personal attendant was Sarah Boese, McPherson, aunt of the bride.
Music was provided by Everett Boese and Black Kettle Bluegrass, grandfather of the bride. An outdoor reception and dance followed the ceremony.
The rehearsal dinner was at the Girl Scout cabin hosted by the groom's parents.
Following a wedding trip to Nashville, Tenn., the couple is at home in McPherson.
Annie is the daughter of Randy and Stephanie Walker, McPherson. She is a graduate of McPherson High School and Kansas State University with a bachelor's degree in fine arts.
Cody is the son of Mike and Mary Spaich, McPherson and the late Ron Gingrich, Chapman.
He is a graduate of McPherson High School and is employed at Tulsa Inspection Resoures, Inc.
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Selmer Johnsrud, 92, of Sioux Falls, S.D., formerly of Montevideo, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 20, at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, with the Rev. John Christopherson officiating. Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Cemetery, in Montevideo.
Memorials to First Lutheran Church Media Ministry Fund are preferred.
Miller Funeral Home, of Sioux Falls, S.D., is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
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Sage Francis wrote: I'll be bumping this album for quite some time. It's fun, catchy and one of a kind. I'm surprised by how much I like this album. Definitely not what I expected.
Dr Sagacious wrote: I can't see the Camu Tao video, because Sony Music Entertainment went Hitler on them with Copyright infringement claim.
These fucking corporations can't keep scavenging the net looking for this type of shit, it's stupid. It's on youtube, no one is selling/pirating your music, shitnuts.


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Cindy Hope turns the heat up a notch and we are so pleased to have her with us here at Aziani to do it! Wow this girl is sizzling. She has such a pretty face and tight body. Who wouldn't love those perky boobies and sweet little butt? You are going to love looking at everything that she has to show. Enjoy!
Cindy Hope is white hot and ready to rock your fantasies. This girl looks gorgeous and absolutely radiates sexual confidence. She is sure to get you rock solid as she performs a saucy strip on the stairway. She peels her tight white dress off of her flawless form and exposes all the beautiful bits she knows you eagerly wait to see.
There is no denying that Cindy Hope is hot but this photo set really manages to drive that point home. As Cindy whips that pretty long hair of hers around and bends over to lift her dress and show her perfect ass, you will be spellbound. This babe is totally classy, even as she spreads her cheeks to show you how tight she is.
It's bikini hotness overload as the incredibly sexy Cindy Hope models her skimpy two-piece swimsuit for us poolside. This lusty honey strikes some very naughty poses that you are absolutely going to love. She strips and splashes herself with cool water. Cindy will have you rock solid and ready for her.


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It expanded last year. Now it's shrinking despite statistics that suggest the program has been a success.
About five years ago, the Eagle County School District's bus system implemented a Positive Behavior and Intervention Support (PBIS) program. It was aimed at re-enforcing positive behavior on the school bus with small, tangible rewards such as pencils and stickers. There are also larger incentives, such as movie tickets and pizza parties, which are awarded less frequently.
Bus drivers and transportation specialists like Lark Masten and Mike Safransky are convinced the program works. However, they are having a hard time with funding. The town of Gypsum has been the greatest supporter of the program, donating $1,500 for 2012 and $2,000 for 2013. The town also gave money in 2010.
That's why the PBIS program is refocusing its efforts to the Gypsum area, Masten told Gypsum Town Council at its meeting last Tuesday.
Masten and Safransky presented statistics that indicate the number of referrals - disciplinary action - on school buses has dropped significantly since PBIS started. They estimated more than 18 hours of administrative time has been saved, time that was formerly spent on disciplinary matters.
"That amount of time is a huge deal," Masten said.
The PBIS program is now starting to integrate with some schools, such as Red Hill Elementary, where Masten is noting a particularly high success rate in positive behavior.
She requested the town to up its donation from $1,500 to $2,000 for 2013 even though $1,500 was already budgeted.
"This money will help grow the program," she said.
Ultimately the council members voted to donate $2,000, with the extra $500 coming from the town's grant fund. Tim McMichael abstained from the vote and Tom Edwards dissented. Gary Lebo was absent.
"I'm a disciplinarian and I was skeptical but it does work," Safransky said. "It works and we're trying to push it to the rest of the county."
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The Colorado Department of Transportation will repair two sections of the Interstate 70 Glenwood Canyon concrete bike path this week, effectively closing the path just east of Hanging Lake Tunnel until 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 5.
The work will repair two sections where concrete has settled, causing a lift in the connecting slab's edge. One work area is located near the Hanging Lake rest area and the other further east near highway mile marker 127. The damaged area lies on a path curve, making it difficult to anticipate for cyclists and roller-bladers.
"This is a popular path and we do regret the inconvenience this closure will cause - but we have to take care of this safety hazard for our cycling and skating customers," CDOT Maintenance Supervisor Kane Schneider said. "We've posted warning signs and have applied a cold asphalt patch to the section, but this temporary fix requires daily monitoring and needs to be repaired permanently."
As locals will remember, heavy run-off in the spring of 2011 caused major damage to the path, which was under several feet of water through the canyon. The path was fully repaired and opened early for the season in March 2012. Some settling of concrete slabs was not unexpected. This section of the path is monitored and maintained by CDOT patrol crews stationed at the Hanging Lake rest area.
The work area lies on one of the path's elevated sections east of both the I-70 Hanging Lake Tunnel and also a path tunnel. The full closure of the path is necessary on this bridge and will also allow time for the new concrete to cure. The public can still use the path on either side of the closure point (open on each end from either Glenwood Springs on the west and Bair Ranch rest area on the east). But no through travel will be possible until Nov. 5 around 9 a.m. CDOT and the contractor will make every effort to accomplish the work and open the path earlier - customers can check the status on CDOT's traveler information site www.cotrip.org
CDOT has contracted Mueller Construction to complete the repairs for an approximate cost of $24,000.
CDOT closes the Glenwood Canyon Bike Path each winter-sometimes as late as early December - when winter maintenance activities on I-70 above can create unsafe conditions on the path. The path typically opens in April, as weather permits.
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Early voting is now available at all Eagle County Clerk and Recorder's offices in Avon, Eagle and El Jebel from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through Nov. 2.
The 2012 General Election will take place on Nov. 6.
Identification is required for those choosing to vote in person early or on Election Day. There are many acceptable forms of identification, the most common of which are valid Colorado Driver licenses, valid U.S. passports, Medicare cards and student IDs from accredited institutions of higher education in Colorado. Visit www.eaglecounty.us/clerk to determine your polling location.
In addition, voters may still request a mail ballot in person until Friday, Nov. 2. All mail ballots must be received at a Clerk and Recorder location by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots cannot be forwarded and ballots received after Nov. 6 cannot be counted.
Unofficial election results will be posted to www.eaglecounty.us and to Twitter @ECClerk as they become available on election night. Typically, a substantial report is available by 10 p.m. In the event that all ballots cannot be processed and scanned before 1 a.m., election officials will adjourn for the evening and reconvene to continue counting any remaining ballots at 8 a.m. Nov. 7.
For more information, contact the Elections Department at 970-328-8715.
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As part of Winter Weather Awareness Week, the Colorado Department of Transportation would like to remind motorists of the numerous free resources CDOT provides for obtaining traffic, road condition, and highway information. CDOT urges motorists to utilize these resources before you travel to ensure you know what to expect and to know the most current information. Remember this winter when there is "Ice and Snow, Take it Slow!"
Road condition resources include:
• www.cotrip.org: Information about real-time road conditions, highway closures, average speeds, photos, live cameras streaming traffic, trucking information, and more.
• 5-1-1: From anywhere in the state, motorists can call 5-1-1 to listen to recorded information about road conditions, projected trip travel times, trucker information. The call is free and the recordings are changed at minimum once an hour, and oftentimes more frequently as conditions change.
• Free email/text alerts available at www.coloradodot.info: Simply click on the green cell phone icon in the upper right hand corner of the page and choose from a list of subscription options. Selections can be changed at any time, and include regional information, road condition updates, trucker chain law information, CDOT news, construction project information, and more. Standard text messaging rates do apply.
• CDOT Mobile App: Available on Droids and iPhones, text "CDOT" to 25827 or download "CDOT Mobile" from your App Store. Offers information about conditions on I-70 (more highways coming soon), travel times, road closures, nearby attractions, etc.
• Twitter: Follow @coloradodot for traveler information and other CDOT news. You can also ask us a question, read what others have asked us, and give us feedback. More than 16,000 motorists already follow CDOT.
• Facebook: "Like" CDOT at www.facebook.com/coloradodot. Major updates regarding traveler information and other CDOT news are posted regularly, as well as photos, safe winter driving tips, and other relevant information. CDOT also responds to posts and questions every day.
• Winter Driving Website: Visit www.coloradodot.info/travel/winter-driving to get information about what to keep in your vehicle during the winter, how to safely pass a snow plow, commercial vehicle requirements, seasonal closures, snow removal, avalanche control, and so forth.
CDOT reminds motorists that distracted driving in any form is dangerous. Distracted driving includes using your smart phone, reading a map, and even eating or drinking while you are driving. If you plan to use any of the resources above, please do so before you get behind the wheel and start heading to your destination or safely pull off the road.
- Staff report
A portion of the Colorado River Road in Eagle County will be closed to vehicles at mile marker 15.6 for bridge repair from Oct. 29 through Nov. 2. The closures will be in effect daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mile-marker 15.6 is located approximately halfway between Highway 131 near McCoy and Interstate 70 at Dotsero. Drivers are asked to plan an alternate route during these times, as no vehicles will be able to pass through the work zone.
For more information, contact the Eagle County Road and Bridge Department at 970-328-3540.
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The Eagle County Treasurer's Office will hold its annual tax lien sale at 9 a.m. Nov. 8 at the Eagle County Building, located at 500 Broadway in Eagle.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. Currently, there are 362 real property accounts with delinquent taxes totaling over $2 million and 10 mobile home accounts with delinquent taxes totaling approximately $1,000. Any delinquent accounts not paid as of Nov. 6 will be offered at the sale.
The tax lien sale is the final step in the process to ensure taxing entities - such as towns, school districts, fire protection districts and the county - receive funding. The taxes are purchased by investors who earn interest on the tax liens placed on the property. The interest rate on the investment is set at nine points above the Federal Reserve discount rate as of Sept. 1 of each year. The interest rate for this year's sale will be 10 percent.
Also, seminars will be offered on Nov. 7 for investors interested in learning more about the tax lien sale and foreclosure processes. The tax lien sale seminar will be offered at noon at the Eagle County Building and again at 4:30 p.m. at the Eagle Public Library, 600 Broadway in Eagle.
Two foreclosure sale seminars are scheduled immediately following the tax lien sale seminars on Nov. 7. The first will take place at 1 p.m. at the Eagle County Building and the second is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Eagle Public Library. The sessions will include a discussion of the foreclosure process, focusing specifically on foreclosure sales from an investor's viewpoint.
Those interested in attending any of the four seminars are asked to RSVP no later than Nov. 5 by calling 970-328-8860 or online at www.eaglecounty.us/treasurer.
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Spinach is one of my favorite vegetables so I grow it every year. Spinach is a hardy cool-season crop that is increasing in popularity as a salad green. It is easy to grow and well adapted in small garden areas. It will grow in spring or fall seasons, but hot days in late spring causes spinach plants to bolt or produce a seed stalk.
Varieties: Spinach varieties vary as to the degree of "crinkle" in the leaf — called savoy. An old, standard, heavily savoyed variety is Long Standing Bloomsdale. Melody is a hybrid, semi- or slightly savoyed variety. Tyee is a type with smoother leaves. Smoother leaf types are easier to wash and clean if you have sandy soil that may get into the cracks and crevices of the leaves. A plant referred to as "New Zealand spinach" is not related to spinach and is
often called "hot weather spinach" because it grows best during the warm days of late spring. It is not planted until later in the season and is harvested for the young tender leaves that develop through late spring to early summer.
When to plant: Spinach can be planted very early since it is cold hardy. Mid to late March is a common planting time. Fall spinach can be planted in mid-August to early September.
Spacing: Plant seeds about an inch apart in rows as close as 5-6 inches, or you can scatter seed uniformly about an inch apart in a wide row or bed planting. Because spinach germinates and grows early in the season, weed control is easier in this crop than in many planted this way.
Care: Spinach needs a fertile, well-drained location. Because production occurs early in the season, watering during stressful weather is not normally a concern. Additional nitrogen may be required to keep the spinach dark green and growing vigorously.
Harvesting: Clip spinach leaves as soon as they are big enough to use. If you clip individual leaves, the plant will continue to develop and produce more leaves. If you want to harvest mature plants, cut the plant at the soil level. This will be necessary as hot weather approaches. Fall-planted spinach will often overwinter; clip individual leaves for fall harvest but allow the plants to remain. Cover the planting with mulch in mid- to late November and uncover early in the spring.
You will usually get an additional early spring crop of spinach; however, this overwintered
crop produces seedstalks early in the season.
Store spinach in a plastic bag in a refrigerator for about a week. Brand names appearing in this publication are for product identification purposes only. No endorsement is intended, nor is criticism implied of similar products not mentioned.
— Scott Eckert is a Kansas State Research and Extension Agent for Harvey County. Horticulture is his specialty.


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Roads In Area of Fatal Crash Reopened
Published: Friday, February 22, 2013 at 7:22 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, February 22, 2013 at 7:22 a.m.
All roads in the area of County Road 630 at Peeples Road near Fort Meade, which had been closed because of a fatal vehicle crash, are open, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
One person was killed in the crash that occurred about 6:30 a.m. today.
No further information is available. This post will be updated when more information is received.
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I was 16 or 17 when I learned you don't go to a Rodgers and Hammerstein show for the story; you go to jump-start your soul.
For the previous several weeks, I had been appearing in a little theater production of "South Pacific" and feeling eager to get on to something else. I was backstage in a tiny wooden church turned theater waiting to go on when the lights dimmed, and Muriel Daniels sat down at her electric organ and soared into the overture.
Sitting in the darkness on a dumpy wooden step, I was suddenly transported to a place grander than any I'd ever been before. It didn't matter if I already knew the fate of Bloody Mary and whether Nellie and Emile would get together -- what was important was the majestic mood created by the playwrights. Even in a little playhouse a couple of blocks from the railroad tracks, you were in the theater; it was as good as being fifth row, center, on opening night on Broadway.
When Rodgers and Hammerstein were in charge, the angels sang.
In fact, you can actually hear angels singing at the start of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music," which opens March 22 in Walnut Creek's Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts. Instead of the conventional instrumental overture, the piece opens with a nuns' chorus of angelic singers blowing the roof off the place before morphing into the title tune.
That's why you want to see "The Sound of Music," no matter how many times you've seen it before. The movie just won't rock you to the roots the way live human voices can. When you realize that, you understand why Rodgers and Hammerstein are just that great.
And, if by some chance you haven't seen the show, you're in for a treat because the tale of the von Trapp family is pretty charming in its own right. It revolves around a spirited nun being assigned as governess to the seven von Trapp children, and, of course, falling in love with their father, Austrian naval Capt. von Trapp.
However, it is World War II; the Nazis are coming to power, and the captain is courted by Hitler's people. Von Trapp, a proud, free Austrian, resists the Nazis at every turn, something that puts the lives of him and his family in peril.
It's a compelling story, based on real events, but the main calling card of "The Sound of Music" is that it is packed from start to finish with incredible tunes, including, "My Favorite Things," "Do-Re-Mi," "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," and "Sixteen Going on Seventeen."
Contra Costa Musical Theatre is presenting the 1959 show, which marked Rodgers and Hammerstein's final collaboration, March 22-April 21. Tickets, at $40-$49, may be reserved at 925-943-7469 or www.ccmt.org.
"Othello": Shakespeare's tragedy will be presented in a gender-bending style -- men playing the women's roles and vice versa -- Thursday through March 24 at Cue Productions Live in downtown Concord.
Butterfield 8 Theatre Company artistic director John Butterfield directs the play, which is the story of betrayal, blind rage, jealousy and revenge. The idea of the gender reversal is to give the audience a look at the culture of men as interpreted by women. Examining gender and its various roles is one of the missions of the company, Butterfield said.
"Gender has always been a topic that fascinates me," he said. "Addressing these issues is in our mission statement, so it's no surprise that I chose to go this route with this production."
Tickets, at $12-$25, may be reserved at 800-838-3006 or www.b8company.com.
"FOREVER PLAID": Stuart Ross' popular musical revue runs March 22-30 at the Village Theatre in Danville, presented by Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre. The musical tells the story of a four-part 1950s guy group that died in a car accident but is brought back from the great beyond to perform "The Concert That Never Was." Songs include "Three Coins in the Fountain," "Undecided," "Moments to Remember," "Chain Gang," "Cry" and "Heart and Soul." Tickets are $20-$25; 925-314-3400, www.villagetheatreshows.com.
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"The Foreigner": Solano Repertory Company's production of Larry Shue's wild satire of what happens when a "foreigner turns up at a small-town inn" comes to the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek from March 7 to 24; $20-$30; 925-943-7469 or www.lesherartscenter.org.
"Guys and Dolls": The musical about Broadway's gamblers and their gals plays March 23 through April 28 at Berkeley's Julia Morgan Theatre. Presented by Berkeley Playhouse; $17-$60; 510-845-8542, www.berkeleyplayhouse.org.


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The Women's Southern Golf Association will hold its senior and super senior championships at Ol' Colony Golf Complex on October 28-31. The format is 54-hole stroke play, flighted after 36 holes.
A group of the association's officers, directors and state representatives was in Tuscaloosa last week to look over the course, which is the organizations choice of a public course for a venue.
The WSGA amateur begins May 21 at Turtle Point Yacht and Country Club in Killen.
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The Sunrise Beach Little Theatre will be presenting the drama/comedy play, "The Hallelujah Girls" by Jessie Jones, Nickolas Hope and Jamie Wooten as a Dinner Theatre Production on May 30, 31 and June 1 at the Sunrise Beach Community Center on Highway 5 in Sunrise Beach.
"The Hallelujah Girls" directed by Cheryl Glawe is a comedy about five feisty females of Eden Falls, Georgia who try to turn an abandoned church into SPA-DEE-DAH a day-spa. The comic tension mounts when a sexy ex-boyfriend shows up unexpectedly, a marriage proposal comes from an unlikely suitor and an archrival vows she'll stop at nothing to steal the spa way. By the time the women rally together to overcome these obstacles and launch their new, improved lives, you've got a side-splitting, joyful comedy that will make you laugh out loud and shout "Hallelujah!"
Admission to this production is only $25 which includes a wonderful four course dinner prepared and served to you by many wonderful Sunrise Beach Little Theatre Volunteers. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner (to which you can BYOB) will be served at 6:00 P.M., with the play following at 7 p.m.
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- Aug 26:
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- Earthquake insurance shunned by vast majority of Californians
- Post-quake tourism: What's open in Wine Country
- Napa earthquake stressed other faults
- Mercury News editorial: Napa quake brings home our own vulnerability
- SiliconBeat: Quake, rattle, and then roll out of bed
- Napa earthquake: Power mostly restored, schools closed Monday morning
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- Napa: Crashing bottles, barrels sow doubt about wine country travels
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Vintners in the Napa Valley have begun to evaluate the damage to their cellars following Sunday's 6.0-magnitude earthquake, which rocked American Canyon and its immediate environs at 3:20 a.m. Damage is being reported across the valley, and many winery tasting rooms will be closed today and possibly tomorrow.
In downtown Napa, winemaker Alison Crowe of Garnet Vineyards says she and her family were "literally thrown out of bed" when the quake hit.
"It was very violent," says Crowe, mother to William, 3, and Bryce, 1. The family lives in an renovated 1898 farmhouse which sustained no structural damage, but they are currently without electricity. "We're making pancakes on the barbecue outside."
While Crowe's home collection -- 100 bottles of the winery's premium pinot noir and chardonnay -- were "undamaged and still resting snug on their sides," initial reports from the winery's American Canyon warehouse indicate that "a lot of bottles" were lost there, says Crowe, who chose not to disclose the name of the warehouse until the owners make an official statement.
The loss was even bigger at Napa's City Winery, a venue for music, winemaking and the culinary arts, which opened this past spring in the historic Napa Valley Opera House. According to owner Michael Dorf, the winery's restaurant has been flooded with inches of water. Liquor and wine bottles tumbled and crashed to the floor and food fell off shelves throughout the kitchen.
"Most likely, all the other restaurants along Main Street suffered similar issues," Dorf said via e-mail.
In total, Dorf estimates the loss of wine at 300 to 400 bottles, including some rare wines purchased at auction, as well as more than 200 pieces of Riedel stemware. At this time, the venue and main structure appear undamaged, he says, but they are canceling tonight's concert of (NVOH and Lucky Penny) and are unclear when they will reopen. Men Without Hats is supposed to perform on Monday.
When Crowe heads to work on Monday, she will double-check the winery's barrels and tanks for damage but is confident that the quake will not interfere with harvest, which is currently in full swing in parts of the valley.
"Everyone's going to gear up and get right back to work," she says. "It's a blessing that we've had this recent cool weather because it has actually slowed things down a bit. I took my first load of Carneros pinot noir in (last Friday) and wasn't planning on crushing harvesting more fruit until this Friday. We lives in the lap of Mother Nature here so we know that we're not in control but sometimes it takes something as big as an earthquake to really open your eyes."
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DC debuts its new Batman, "Secret Wars" barrels forward with "Ghost Racers," plus other previews from DC, Marvel, Image, BOOM! and many more.
"Feathers," "HaloGen" & "Plunder" all reach their final issues, a new story arc begins for "The Woods," plus "Help Us! Great Warrior" & more.
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New creatures appear in "Capture Creatures," Jack escapes from hell in "Big Trouble in Little China" & the final showdown begins in "Curb Stomp."
"Thor" #8 solves a satisfying mystery, "Howard the Duck" #3 puts another feather in Marvel's cap, plus "Astro City" #23, "Ms. Marvel" #15 & more!
An all-new "Sleepy Hollow" miniseries and new work from Justin Jordan, Christopher Sebela and more headline the publisher's August offerings.
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Original artist Brooke Allen returns to "Lumberjanes" for a special origin issue plus new issues of "Peanuts," "Hexed," Giant Days" and much more.
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Writer Josh Tierney presents a tale of two princesses in Archaia's "Spera: Ascension of the Starless," available in a hardcover edition Nov. 19.
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The inspiration for Heath Ledger's Joker Jul 30 2012
In 1979, singer Tom Waits appeared on The Don Lane Show in Australia. As you will soon be able to see (the action starts at 1:30), his appearance was likely the basis for Heath Ledger's performance as The Joker in The Dark Knight.
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In the third novel in King's epic fantasy masterpiece, Roland, the Last Gunslinger, is moving ever closer to the Dark Tower, which haunts his dreams and nightmares. Pursued by the Ageless Stranger, he and his friends follow the perilous path to Lud, an urban wasteland. And crossing a desert of damnation in this macabre new world, revelations begin to unfold about who - and what - is driving him forward. A blend of riveting action and powerful drama, The Waste Lands leaves listeners breathlessly awaiting the next chapter.
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"Frank Muller is the voice of Roland."
Very High, dark tower series started me off on Audio books & the late Frank Muller is my favourite narrator.
Roland, tough gunslinger character, very similar to David Gemmells Jerusalem man (aka Jon Shannow). Read superbly by Muller. Even Stephen King said he would listen to Mullers reading to get in the atmosphere to write the next dark tower novel.
I've listened to many of his performances and all are good, but in my opinion this is his best.
I just love the world and characters he has created, so strange & disturbing. Have read and listened to the whole series, and without a doubt prefer listening because Muller takes you right into the world with his powerful performance.
"Brilliant performance"
I struggled to stop listening. the story is the most interesting I've listened to in a long while.
I am a voracious reader both print and audio. The best stories hold you from the opening paragraph and keep you wanting more.
"Not wasted"
Such a lot is answered in this story and such a lot remains. Who would have thought of psychotic machinery but Stephen King. By far The Dark Tower is his finest epic work and I look forward to reading the next instalment.
"Brings it all together"
This, the third book in the Dark Tower saga, really brings the ka-tet together and sets them on their path. It has some very dark concepts and unpleasant sections both because it deals with negative emotions, war, assault, abandonment etc and also because it shows weaknesses in each of the characters. It ends on a heck of a 'To be Continued' which feels quite frankly cheap, but I'm one of the fortunate ones that had the next book loaded and ready to go !!!
"Wanted to Stop but Could Not"
Frank Muller seemed to take perverse pleasure in extending each horrific second and left me breathless. Fabulous, thoughtful narration.
The characters are more 3 dimensional with each becoming more aware of their roll in the quest. This book in the series is a page turner with plots and scenarios evolving and a cliffhanger ending.
"Ok.. Now I love this Narrator"
Well, I reviewed book 2 and was at that point a bit peeved that the Narrator had changed from Book one. I thought it was the narrator I didnt like, but I was wrong - it was infact my pet hate that narrator changed in a book series and nothing else. I find that I now love this narrator and cant imagine the characters having been any other way. A bit of google searching reveals that unfortunately Frank Muller was unable to complete this series after being in an accident and that is the reason for the alternating narrators. Both are excellent, I am sure it will jar again when Frank Muller is no longer reading but I am sure it will become as enjoyable again very shortly afterwards. I am very glad that book one has the "new" narrator as I will have heard his voice already when the change comes again. The Story is utterly superb as is the narration, I had no idea that I was listening to and giving a bad review of a narrator who was considered amongst the best, after many hours listening to this Narrator I can now see why he was chosen to read these books and it is a real shame that he has since passed away and will never complete the set.
once again a dark tower volume that I couldn't stop listening too. Can't wait for volume 4
"A great tale well told"
As good as I remember and well narrated a great bathtime listen recommend the whole series without hesitation
"Dark tower enthralling"
This series is the greatest ever and audible allows us to become greatly involved 100% brilliant
Loved it, audible have brought Roland's world to life once again. Stephen King is truly a master story teller and Frank Muller has such a dynamic and complementary reading style that between them they weave a magical spell that enthralls and captivates from beginning to end.
Roland as ever is my favourite character performed by Frank Muller. Towards the very end of the book, one particular part of dialogue from Roland would earn Frank my own personal Oscar, helps that Steven King wrote it obviously!
"Excellent story, excellent narration."
One of the better Dark Tower stories. Frank Muller is excellent as always. Five stars.
"Massive Improvment"
I saw the praise The Dark Tower series was getting and wanted to be part of it. Unfortunately, I struggled to get through the first book. The only reason I spent a precious credit on the sequel was because people promised it would get better and that book 1 was the most difficult. They were right.
The drawing of Three has a richer plot, more interesting characters, and plenty of locations outside of the desert to fuel your imagination. There is so much mystery surrounding Roland's world and the worlds beyond. The Dark Tower is no longer about a lonely Gunslinger walking across the desert, occasionally stepping through a village, and then continuing on his way. And Roland finally developed a personality! Everything I disliked about book 1 has been resolved!
Now that I am enjoying the series, I'm able to fully appreciate the narrator. His is amazingly talented. His accents are convincing and his changes in voice match the mood of each scene perfectly.
If you struggled with the first book as I did, give this one a try. I think you'll be pleased. And if you enjoyed the first book then just know that it gets even better.
"Welcome to Roland's world!"
Not really. I'd put them on level footing. Stephen King's writing style lends itself perfectly to written or spoken word.
The re-drawing of Jake back into Roland's world. A scene that could easily have been in many of King's other books and just as creepy and tense as any top quality set piece in King's books.
Roland is my favourite but I think that not only does Stephen King write Eddie Dean very well, he is also very well portrayed but Frank Muller. The characterisation is brilliant!
I'm not sure about laugh and cry but seeing Roland and Jake's schizophrenic anguish is quite emotionally disturbing and heartbreaking.
Another strong story which facilitates the introduction of Roland's Ka-Tet and gets them involved into Roland's world quickly. It's good to see the crossover between real world, King's novels and the new world we are exploring.
"5 stars"
loved it, a fantastic story in a epic saga, can't wait for the next one
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ASPEN - As Pete and John Gaston reached the ridge of Highland Bowl on Saturday, frostbite threatened to derail their hopes for a top finish.
The Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race was far from over, however.
After falling behind two teams, including Gunnison duo and reigning champions Brian Smith and Bryan Wickenhauser, the Aspenites used their alpine skills to catch up and eventually seize the lead on the final descent down Aspen Mountain.
The 25-year-old Gaston twins won the second Power of Four race on Sunday with a time of 5 hours, 28 minutes, 23 seconds. The race, which climbs more than 11,000 feet and descends about 12,500 feet, began at 6:30 a.m. and covered nearly 25 miles across Aspen's four ski areas.
Smith and Wickenhauser took second, followed by Mike Kloser (Vail) and Scott Simmons (Durango).
"I'm stoked that some local guys won it," Pete Gaston said. "It's a pretty intense race."
The three teams led from the outset at the base of Snowmass and pushed one another up to Elk Camp. After the traverse to Buttermilk, the three teams proceeded down Tiehack together and toward Aspen Highlands.
There, competitors contended with 40- to 60-mph winds on the ascent.
"There were some of the most heinous conditions I've ever seen on the bowl in my whole life," John Gaston said. "Pete and I both got frostbite issues and lost some time there."
At that point, the Gastons thought the race was over.
"Pete and I used some of our alpine experience to catch back up," John Gaston said. "I thought we had an outside chance of winning. I didn't think we would win because of the competition - they specialize in long events, and I don't."
After descending Highlands, the brothers caught 40-year-old Simmons and 52-year-old Kloser at Midnight Mine Road.
At the top of Ajax, they pulled into second behind Smith and Wickenhauser in front.
"You can't hold off the locals on their home hill," Smith said. "We just knew we had big targets on our back. ... The Gastons weren't here last year, and I knew it was going to be close."
The Gastons got into a tuck and sped downhill, passing the defending champs and cruising to the win.
"It was a hairy descent," John Gaston said. "We kept it under control for the first part of the descent, then I thought the ski patrol was going to come chase me down."
Smith and Wickenhauser crossed two seconds after the Gastons and were followed closely by Simmons and Kloser.
"We are pretty proud of our finish because we knew in the back of our minds that the Gastons and Kloser and Simmons were all going to be there," Smith said. "You look back at a 5 1/2-hour race, and it came down to seconds."
Added Simmons, "We wanted to win, but third is nice. Those young kids - they ski downhills really fast."
The course underwent a slight change from last year, as the ascent up to Elk Camp on Snowmass was shortened. The change, along with better competition, produced an almost 45-minute difference from last year's winning time.
"Personally, I would've liked to have done the exact same course as last year because I like the technical uphills and downhills," said Smith, who finished in 6:13:7 last year. "The course is still very challenging and great."
The Gastons, who are first-time partners for this kind of race, are proud that a couple of locals took the top spot.
"That was probably the fastest I've gone down Copper (Bowl) on any skis," John said. "We definitely had the win in the back of our minds at the start of the day."


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im still in the learning process, most things are straight forward but creating a hatch seems impossible.
- i create a simple square
- i select it with contour
- i hatch it with bricks (preview does not show anything)
then it says hatch created successfully
but the square is empty
the hatch pattern path i entered manually is
i tried: chmod 777 brick.dxf
when i open brick as a file, it looks fine.
im running arch-linux with qcad-184.108.40.206-1-prof.linux.x86
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If you are aware of a situation that you believe may harm or jeopardize animal welfare (such as animal abuse, neglect, injury, or endangerment) or public health or safety (such as a bite, attack, or harassment of a person by an animal), or that may otherwise be in violation of an animal related law,we urge you to contact the Hernando County Sheriff's office at 352-754-6830.
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Silky Sullivan's in Carlsbad to offer betting on horse racing
ARCADIA Silky Sullivan's Race & Sports Bar will offer off-track betting on horse racing as soon as the end of June, according to co-owner Denny Kanakaris.
Kanakaris received approval Thursday from the California Horse Racing Board to operate the off-track betting site at the Carlsbad bar. Kanakaris said they need final approval from the City of Carlsbad, where he said officials there had concerns about how bets were made and the money was handled. State tellers will take the bets and Silky Sullivan's employees never touch the money, Kanakaris said. The bar's owners will get 1 percent of the gross, but must give Del Mar's satellite wagering facility 1 percent of the gross because the bar is within 20 miles of that facility. Silky Sullivan's is 14.5 miles from Del Mar.
"We wanted to open in time for the Kentucky Derby, but now we're shooting for the end of June," Kanakaris said Thursday after receiving approval from the CHRB meeting at Santa Anita.
Kanakaris said his group, which includes co-owners Ron Kassab and Eddie Zennedjian, also is looking at minisatellite sites in Chino Hills, Riverside County, Pacific Beach and the South Bay-Chula Vista area.
Kanakaris said he never would have been able to get approval for the Silky Sullivan's site without giving 1 percent to Del Mar. Johnny Bucalo, manager of the racing facility at Barona, said the 1 percent to Del Mar amounted to "extortion," a term that CHRB chair David Israel warned him was a legal term and that he should avoid "throwing it around."