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Joseph Cornell: Navigating the Imagination
I'm back in New Hampshire for a few days, and yesterday journeyed to the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts to see the exhibit "Joseph Cornell: Navigating the Imagination", which I'd first heard of when it was at the Smithsonian, and then read about in the Times, and thought: I have to see that.
Cornell is pretty much my favorite North American artist, which isn't to say I think he's the best (whatever that means), but that it is his work I respond to most viscerally. I spent two hours in the galleries of the exhibit, wandering back and forth between displays, staring, daydreaming, looking at details, imagining Cornell's hands and tools as he assembled his boxes and collages. In one place, there is a display of some items saved from Cornell's workshop, and I was thrilled, because artists' studios particularly fascinate me, housing, as they do, the the mundane choice-making and inexplicable inspirations that combine, through craft and art, in creation.
Many people have tried to express the attraction of Cornell's work, focusing often on the extraordinary balance between nostalgia and formalism, sentimentality and austerity, creepiness, childishness, yearning, hope, sadness, naivety. As I wandered through the galleries, though, I realized that one of the things I most appreciate in Cornell's work is that it doesn't inspire words in me -- it exists in a realm entirely outside language, which is almost a paradoxical statement given that plenty of his works utilize items with text on them. But they aren't texts to me, they are shapes and patterns and evocations.
The exhibition is apparently the first Cornell retrospective in 26 years, and it includes quite a few pieces that have never been shown publicly before. It also includes 7 films Cornell made, making this the first time his films have been shown in conjunction with his other artworks. I watched two, "A Legend for Fountains" (which I found both transfixing and heartbreaking in some weird way) and "Rose Hobart", which I'd seen before, but which feels very different when projected on a big wall.
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This looks like an interesting exhibit! Doesn't Gibson have a derelict AI housed in a failing space station assemble Cornell-esque boxes? Count Zero I think it is?ReplyDelete
- Anonymous7/20/2007 12:50 AM
Matt: You've probably read it, but the biography that came out about 5 or so years ago -- Utopia Parkway -- is really good. It gets a little long but it captures Cornell's weirdness and what his art was about for him. I'd like to see this show.ReplyDelete
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- Anonymous7/22/2007 4:50 PM
Thanks for posting this, Matt! I might have missed the exhibit otherwise. (In spite of the fact I was in Salem yesterday.)ReplyDelete
Lynda Roscoe Hartigan, who curated the exhibit, was one of the main contributors to a book called Joseph Cornell: Shadowplay Eterniday, which included the very cool feature of a DVD-ROM that lets you interact several virtual Cornell boxes.
And re. Hans' comment -- I believe you're right, it is Count Zero. I've seen an interview somewhere lately (or perhaps it was a post on Gibson's blog?) where he mentioned that Cornell was indeed an inspiration (the inspiration?) for that AI.
Rudi Dornemann
- Anonymous7/28/2007 4:30 AM
Have you seen the new book from Exact Change on Joseph Cornell's dreams? Quite interesting.ReplyDelete
Would love to make it to the exihibit, had an interesting writeup in the NY Times.
I suggest you read Michael Redhill's Martin Sloane, a very beautiful novel indebted to Cornell.ReplyDelete

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Stephanie Small is a psychotherapist and holistic nutritionist who helps women improve their relationship with food. Find more from Stephanie at Three Sisters Nutrition.
How are you with food?
Do you use it as a healthy support for the rest of your life?
Do you overthink it and worry you're not doing it right?
Do you eat restrictively, with the occasional (or more than occasional) binge on "bad" foods that just feel oh-so-good?
Do you eat restrictively, period?
Do you plan ahead, or scramble at the last minute to find something to eat? Do you eat enough?
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Re-read that list. Now replace the term "eat" with "spend."
Food and money are both foundational supports for us. In their own way, they each nourish us. They are both key for our sense of safety and well-being. If we've got a problematic relationship with one, we tend to have a problematic relationship with the other.
Take a client of mine. She's in the early stages of starting her own business, so she often feels poor. She's always been able to afford the necessities, but she feels frustrated at having to restrict her expenditures to a shoestring budget. So whenever she comes into a bit of extra money, it goes somewhere immediately. Clothes, drinks, dinners out. She feels she needs a reward, and I agree—but I also think she'd feel safer with that money in the bank as a cushion.
She does the same with food. She's well aware of what her body needs, and how to eat healthily. She'll stick to a pretty strict regimen for weeks at a time. But she's doing it because she thinks she "should," rather than from a true desire to give her body the best. Eventually she allows a "splurge," then another, and before she knows it she's indulging every day.
It's worth noticing where these patterns crop up in your life and examining them. Are you giving yourself what you need, both in terms of eating and spending? Or are you engaging in behaviors that leave you feeling unstable? Where are your strengths, and where can you "shore up" the weaker areas? Remember that food and money are there to serve you, not the other way around. You're in control of your life, and you make the choices.
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The dry language of weather classification fails dismally at conveying the reality of walking outside into a white chaos of solid water being hurled through the atmosphere at almost 50 miles per hour. It is still surprisingly warm, and so exposed skin can, surprisingly, bear the touch of the wind, which feels cool but has lost its carnivorous bite. Still, I cover up against the assault of the snow that seeks to sandblast my face and eyes. On my way home, I walk in a cocoon of warmth through the storm, carefully, because the wind is strong enough to trip me. Just for fun I spread my arms to catch the wind and skip a few steps, laughing, thinking how much I must resemble a bright red beach ball.
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The Henderson County 8-year-old All-Stars captured the North Carolina District title on Wednesday evening at Jackson Park by putting away Jackson County 16-10.
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James Bond has fought a lot of bad guys over the years but here's our top five villains:
1) Auric Goldfinger, "Goldfinger": Picture perfect as the gold-obsessed villain, Gert Frobe got the lion's share of the movie's best lines, including the immortal response to Sean Connery's line, "Do you expect me to talk?": "No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die."
2) Maximillian Largo, "Never Say Never Again": In this "Thunderball" remake, Klaus Maria Brandauer broke new ground for Bond villains by making Largo an urbane psychopath, who always seemed on the edge of lashing out.
3) Ernst Stavro Blofeld, "On Her Majesty's Secret Service": Telly Savalas was the second of four actors whose face we saw as the white-cat-loving SPECTRE mastermind, but he was the only one that seemed provide any real menace.
4) Rosa Klebb, "From Russia With Love": Lotte Lenya, the Austrian singer and actress, made audiences' skin crawl as the sinister, knife-booted Soviet defector-turned-SPECTRE-agent and actually outshone Robert Shaw's spooky assassin, Grant.
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Cannata's Festival of Food features free samples, tastings, coupons and recipes from more than 40 vendors.
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By Mark Petrie, Ph.D., and Michael Anderson, Ph.D.
In the spring of 1988, the pilot-biologists of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service once again climbed aboard their aircraft. They were tasked, as they had been for 34 years, with estimating North America's duck population. It is hard to imagine that they were optimistic. Even from the ground, they could see that much of the prairie remained locked in a nine-year drought.
A thousand miles to the south, men and women resigned themselves to the news. They also counted ducks, though usually in small neat piles carefully placed on the floor of their blinds. In fact, news coming out of the prairies had been bad for most of the 1980s. The 1970s gave us pet rocks, disco, and the Pacer, but it also provided folks with abundant duck populations and hunting opportunities that during the 1980s seemed faintly biblical.
There had been drought before, and there would be drought again. But by the mid-1980s, things felt different. There was a growing sense that the habitats needed by waterfowl were rapidly disappearing. Somewhere, somebody had calculated that waterfowl habitat was being destroyed at the rate of one acre per minute. Duck populations on the Canadian and U.S. prairies bottomed out in 1985 with the second-lowest count on record.
Managing waterfowl harvest had always been an international affair, but conserving waterfowl habitat often involved public agencies and private groups working in important but uncoordinated ways to meet the needs of North America's waterfowl. All that changed on May 14, 1986, when the United States and Canada signed the North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP). Mexico would later sign in 1994.
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Warning Hunt: Hudson and Charts on FindBugs, PMD, Warnings, and Test Results
By kto on Aug 14, 2009
"Drink, ye harpooners! drink and swear, ye men that man the deathful whaleboat's bow -- Death to Moby Dick!"
Once again, my sincere apologies to the Whales and Whale lovers out there, just remember Moby Dick is just a fictional story and I am in no way condoning the slaughter of those innocent and fantastic animals.
Hudson and Trends
Using Hudson to watch or monitor trends in your projects is a fantastic tool, although my graphs in this example are not that interesting, you can see how this could help in keeping track of recent test, warnings, findbugs, and pmd trends:
This blog should demonstrate how you can reproduce what you see above.
To get Hudson and start it up, do this:
- Download Hudson (hudson.war)
- In a separate shell window, run:
java -jar hudson.war
Congratulations, you now have Hudson running. Now go to http://localhost:8080/ to view your Hudson system. Initially you need to add some Hudson plugins, so you need to:
- Select Manage Hudson
- Select Manage Plugins
- Select Available
- Select the check boxes for the following plugins: Findbugs Plugin, Mercurial Plugin, and PMD Plugin
- Select Install at the bottom of the page.
- Select Restart Now
We need a small Java project to demonstrate the charting, and one that has been setup to create the necessary charting data. You will need Mercurial installed, so if hg version doesn't work, get one of the Mercurial binary packages installed first. I will use this small jmake project from kenai.com. So get yourself a mercurial clone repository with:
hg clone https://kenai.com/hg/jmake~mercurial ${HOME}/jmakeand verify you can build it from the command line first:
cd ${HOME}/jmakeThe ant import will download junit, findbugs, and pmd. Access to junit, findbugs, and pmd could be done in a variety of ways, this import mechanism is just happens to be the way this ant script is setup.
ant import
This jmake build.xml script is already setup to create the necessary xml files that Hudson will chart for junit, findbugs, and pmd. You may want to look at the build.xml file, specifically the lines at the end of the file for how this is done. Your build.xml needs to create the raw data (the xml files) for the charting to work. This build.xml file happens to be a NetBeans configured ant script so it can be used in NetBeans too.
Now let's create a Hudson job to monitor your jmake repository. Go to http://localhost:8080/ and:
- Select New Job
- Name the job, I'll use "jmake".
- Select Build a free-style software project.
- Select OK.
Next we need to configure the job. You should be sitting in the job configuration page now, this is what you need to do:
- Under Source Code Management, select Mercurial and enter the path ${HOME}/jmake.
- Under Build Triggers select Poll SCM and enter \*/5 \* \* \* \* so that the repository is checked every 5 minutes.
- Under Build select Add Build Step and Invoke Ant, add import as the ant target.
- Select Add Build Step again and Invoke Ant, leave the ant target blank.
- Select Publish JUnit test report result and provide the path build/test/results/TESTS-\*.xml
- Select Scan for compiler warnings.
- Select Publish PMD analysis report and provide the path build/pmd.xml.
- Select Publish Findbugs analysis report and provide the path build/findbugs.xml
- Finally hit the Save at the bottom of the job configuration page.
Lastly, you need to use the Build Now a few times to build up some build history before the charts show up.
This Hudson job will automatically run when changes are added to the repository.
Hope this helps. Using Hudson for this is a definite plus, everyone should invest some time in setting these kind of systems up.


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Holidays, Cliff and Sandy Will Skew Inventory Cycle
Where did 2012 go?
The fourth quarter has just six weeks left, but big economic events are still to come: resolving the fiscal cliff, holiday shopping and rebuilding from Sandy. All three will skew the final demand part of the economy, but also look for impacts on the inventory sector, a volatile but often overlooked part of the gross domestic product equation.
Gauging current stockpiling is difficult: Nationwide data for October aren't even available, and the negative readings on November inventories from the regional factory surveys done by the Philadelphia and New York Feds were likely skewed by superstorm Sandy.
While rebuilding what was lost in warehouses, stores and offices will eventually boost stockpiling, the timing of that accumulation is uncertain since some structures have to be repaired or rebuilt before new inventories can be laid in.
But even before Sandy, businesses were probably keeping a tight rein on inventories in response to the uncertainty over future tax and spending policies. Surveys suggest the fiscal cliff already caused large companies to hold back on capital spending this summer.
So, it isn't a stretch to think businesses are also curtailing inventory accumulation in the face of cliff uncertainty. Weak stockpiling or outright cuts could slow real GDP growth even below the lackluster 1.8% rate now expected by economists surveyed by WSJ.com. (Bear in mind, the inventory sector was already cutting into GDP because the drought has drawn down farm stockpiles.)
Holiday shopping will also effect the inventory cycle. A solid increase in retail sales will clear out shelves. That could slow fourth-quarter growth, but be a definite plus for 2013 because retailers' need to restock will lift factory orders and production next year.
On the other hand, if yearend sales disappoint, the shortfall will leave stores holding an overhang of gifts, apparel and electronics. True, the unexpected accumulation will add to this quarter's growth rate, but at the expense of production cuts next year.
Those output cuts could hit the economy just as new tax and spending policies also take a bite in 2013.


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Welcome warmer weather and shake off cabin fever during Naper Settlement's annual tribute to the changing of the seasons. Learn the time-honored method of collecting sap the old-fashioned way and see a maple tree tapping demonstration. Enjoy hands-on activities and presentations that recount Illinois' Native American heritage and pioneer past and try a tasty maple treat. Each of the historic buildings will have a different theme and special activities for families to enjoy.
Savor Libertyville, A Chef Fest!
MainStreet Libertyville and the David Adler Music and Arts Center have joined forces to co-sponsor an inaugural event for this year. Join your friends for this tasty gathering and enjoy the ambiance of the David Adler Music and Arts Center, one of Libertyville's historic treasures. The evening will feature gourmet tastings from Libertyville chefs, specialty cocktails and a sweets table. Tickets are $100 and must be purchased in advance.
Lincoln Park Uncorked is a neighborhood wine stroll that combines delicious wine samples paired with local, complementary bites and showcases Lincoln Park businesses. Tickets $40 in advance; $50 at the door. 6:00-9:00 p.m.
The Wizards of Winter at the Genesee Theatre
Starting out as a Trans-Siberian Orchestra tribute to raise money for a local food pantry, Wizards of Winter have become a musical force of its own design. Simultaneously recalling a heyday of classical tinged rock that is park and parcel of older listeners' mythology and amping it up in an aggressive way that appeals to young rock fans. This is one show the whole family will enjoy together.
Lake Forest Symphony Concert - Eroica
Maestro Kulenovic and the Lake Forest Symphony begin the 59th Season with a reverent tribute to the victims and heroes of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Barber's solemn Adagio opens the program, and guest soloist Stefan Milenkovic champions Beethoven's Violin Concerto. The orchestra closes the program with the courageous optimism of the Eroica Symphony.
Lynfred Winery invites wine lovers to come out for Wine Boot Camp. Event begins at 9 A.M. and goes until 2 P.M. Guests will learn and experience fermentation tank maintenance, grape crushing, witness a chemistry panel, and a blending session. Ticket price is $225.00.
200 indoor booths of quality hand-crafted items by exhibitors from 7 states. Holiday decor, oil paintings, water colors, yard art, metal work, mosaic art, purses, home decor. A quality show.
CITY:St. Charles
The Official Blues Brothers Revue
This live concert show combines the comedy and hits from the original movie and pays homage to Chicago's rich history of blues, gospel and soul. Hear all the Blues Brothers classics such as "Soul Man" and "Sweet Home Chicago".
CITY:Arlington Heights
Chicago Ideas Week is a seven-day festival featuring over 200 global thought leaders and innovators speaking on a variety of topics ranging from leadership and life's lessons, to science and technology, to the most pressing issues of the day and the most creative insights in entertainment. We offer more than 150 engaging programs each Chicago Ideas Week to stimulate, inspire and enlighten participants while providing the opportunity for attendees to think, dream and connect.
Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Party Ever at the Genesee Theatre
Only a few artists in history have been capable of defining an entire era of music. Ronnie Spector, formerly of the Ronettes, is the embodiment of the heart, soul, and passion of female rock and roll in the 1960's. Now see the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee for a one night performance of her Best Christmas Party Ever. Here songs like Be My Baby, Sleigh Ride, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Walking in the Rain and many more. Tickets $28-$49.
Downtown Glen Ellyn is the place to shop and dine this holiday season. This event offers something for everyone: shopping, fellowship and new boutiques to explore! Grab your friends! Hundreds of women have joined us each year to get a head start on their holiday shopping and to just enjoy Downtown Glen Ellyn. This year will even be better than ever! More than 20 stores are throwing a party just for you! The night is full of music, cocktails, appetizers and special deals. Event runs from 5 P.M. until 9 P.M.
CITY:Glen Ellyn
Six Flags Great America Bonus Weekend
Six Flags Great America will be open for an extra bonus weekend this year for those who want to take on the thrill rides one more time before the park closes for the season. With Fright Fest closing on October 31st, the park will open for regular visits on November 5th and 6th with limited hours. Please check the website for special hours.
Are you a procrastinator when it comes to holiday shopping? Are you at your most productive when the stress of a quickly approaching holiday is giving you a little extra motivation? Then join us for our second night of Late Night Andersonville, just a little "late-er" than usual. On Friday, December 16 from 6-10pm, take advantage of 4 more hours of the same discounts from Late Night Andersonville, plus once again enjoy free entertainment, refreshments, and pictures with Santa.
A River Thru History - The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous
A River Thru History is a living history reenactment of early American life, as it was on the Illinois frontier prior to 1848, with emphasis on our local history from the fur trade era to the canal era. The goal of this rendezvous is to be the premier event of this type in this area by creating an exciting, entertaining and educational experience for all ages. To this end, we strive to create a better understanding and appreciation of our history by allowing the public and the reenactors to mingle, both as witnesses and participants, in our event.
CITY:Willow Springs
Watch as intricate rod puppets perform A Halloween Spooktacular. Featuring a collection of haunting classics from musicals. Reservations are required.
CITY:Rolling Meadows
During the yearly Julmarknad festival, the Swedish American Museum features a handicrafts fair with traditional Swedish food and entertainment. In addition, select Andersonville businesses join the fun with free music, refreshments and more. For a complete schedule of Julmarknad events at the Swedish American Museum, visit www.SwedishAmericanMuseum.org.
Fall Color Festival and Glass Pumpkin Patch
Celebrate the cool crisp weather and the changing of the seasons in nature! Fall Color Fest at The Morton Arboretum is a festival of activities to entertain the entire family. One of the most anticipated events is the Glass Pumpkin Patch. Each piece is unique and each particular glass pumpkin has been made exclusively for this event at The Morton Arboretum. Don't miss your chance to take home one (or more!) of these exquisite pieces of art. Fun is nestled in a radiant nature show of reds, golds, and oranges. All ages.
One of Andersonville's many traditional Swedish events, St. Lucia begins with a torch-lit procession down the sidewalks of Clark Street at 4:45 p.m., kicking off at the Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St. The procession highlight is the appearance of the specially chosen "Lucia Girls," who will lead the crowd, wearing long white robes and beautiful crowns of candles and singing "The Lucia Song." Children and adults are welcome to join in the procession. Afterwards, all participants are invited to the Lucia celebration at the Swedish American Museum. The Lucia celebration features a telling of the Lucia legend, family entertainment by Dream Big Performing Arts, and Swedish holiday treats including traditional "pepparkakor" ginger snaps. Admission is $1 or can of food to benefit Care for Real, Edgewater's food pantry.
The State Ballet Theatre of Russia Presents Cinderella
The State Ballet Theater of Russia, from the city of Voronezh, brings the world's most beloved ballet to glorious life! This company of 65 distinguished dancers has showcased the unparalleled art of Russian ballet to countries throughout the world. Ticket prices are $29.50, $42.50 & $52.50.
The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car, vintage and antique motorcycle, and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 27 years, now offering more than 15,000 vehicles per year and averaging more than one auction each month.
Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns
In a new Halloween event called Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns, more than 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins—some as large as 150 pounds—will light up the night at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Replacing HallowFest, Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns is the only event of its kind in the Chicago area. The LED-lit jack-o'-lanterns will be staged along a festive, paved pathway, starting at the Esplanade. Along the way, encounter entertaining characters, view the ghostly trains in the Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America, and find seasonal light food and drink, such as apple doughnuts, cider, and ale, for sale.
Survivor, John Waite and A Flock of Seagulls at the Genesee
Go back in time for a night of 80's rock with Survivor, John Waite and A Flock of Seagulls. Before the show, tease your hair and wear your best frayed jeans and enter the 80's costume contest. Prizes for best male, female and couple will be awarded.
An Evening With Jillian Michaels at the Genesee Theatre
Each show is a truly unique, interactive evening of wit, humor, inspiration, information, and audience Q&A that will help you shatter any and all obstacles holding you back. In her trademark, authentic no-nonsense style, Jillian answers your questions, shares her personal stories, and offers up the critical tools for taking control of your health, your emotions, your relationships, your career, and ultimately your life.
Masters of Soul at the James Lumber Center
The Temptations, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Diana Ross and the Supremes, The Jackson Five, and Stevie Wonder are just some of the iconic Motown artists who have earned their place in the history of all popular music. In this ultimate stroll down memory lane, Masters of Soul celebrates these artists and many more via incredible harmonies, stylish costumes and endless smooth moves.


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By Natela Cutter, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language CenterJuly 28, 2011
TAMPA, Fla - Army Lt. Col. Michael King could have imagined that his military career would take many unexpected turns, but he never expected to become an Afghan village elder's marriage counselor, a former Mujahedin freedom fighter's best friend, or create such strong bonds with his Afghan "brothers in arms" that he would put his life in their hands with ease.
This scenario, seemingly straight from a Hollywood movie script, became reality when King joined the Pentagon-sponsored Afghanistan/Pakistan Hands (AFPAK) program in September of 2009, designed to teach language and culture to officers and senior enlisted, with the intent of redeploying these individuals to the same region twice to maintain established local relationships.
"Once you are a friend of a mujahedin, it is stronger than the chains of steel," stated King, translating what he was told by a befriended Afghan elder who had fought against Soviet occupation in the 70s. "He gave me a rug and told me to please give it to my wife and to give him a call the next time I am in Afghanistan," said King recollecting the conversation.
Today, after a year-long deployment where he enhanced his language skills through immersion and self-study that included watching Afghan TV channels via a knockoff BlackBerry, King is back in the U. S. working at Central Command (CENTCOM) Headquarters. He is simultaneously enrolled in Phase III language training, which consists of three hours per week of self-study and two hours of face-to-face studies with a distance learning instructor via Defense Connect Online. Before his next deployment in the fall of 2012, King, like all other AFPAK Hands still in the program, is going to receive another 14 weeks of full-time language training at DLIFLC's LTD in Tampa, Fla.
"The biggest benefit of having language capability is not having to rely solely on an interpreter to break the ice and wait on formal introductions. …It breaks down barriers between official business and personal contact with the folks you are dealing with," he said.
This is precisely what the AFPAK Hands program had envisioned: creating language capable, culturally savvy leaders who could engage with the local Afghan and Pakistani population to form bonding relationships, that would eventually lead to productive reconstruction and revitalization of the war-torn infrastructure and economy of the nation.
To date, 356 Hands have completed Phase I training and deployed. The first cohort is now in the process of coming back and by January of 2012 over one hundred students are expected to be enrolled in Phase III language training.
"They (AFPAK Hands) are arriving back to the U.S. in waves, depending on their time of deployment and orders to return home," said Nikolina Kulidzan, academic specialist at the DLI-Washington Office that provides curriculum support to the program. "We have about 20 students currently and expect many more to arrive by January 2012."
While in Afghanistan, King lived in an Afghan Training Center for the national police, consisting of more than 150 local police instructors, a cadre of about 700 students and some 400 to 500 local national contractors. "There wasn't a lot of coalition presence and I was out doing a lot of engagements with local leaders, police chiefs, and mullahs," he said.
Because of his language skills, King found that one of his duties became welcoming new students to the Afghan Training Center where a literacy program is maintained. "Part of my duties were to check on the training and welcome the new class in Dari. Most of them were 18 to 25 years old and it was the first time they had actually seen a Westerner. I told them that if I could learn Dari 'then you guys can do it.'"
King particularly enjoyed working with local schools, to include bringing children on the compound as a field trip to show them how Afghan police are trained. "I did a lot of stuff trying to engage with small village elders, adopting local schools … facilitating closer ties… putting together school field trips, etc."
But for King, aside from listening to a village elder's woes about his troubles with his three wives, his most memorable moments were spent with his Afghan military counterparts with whom he worked so hard to better the quality of life in very poor rural areas.
"There is something to be said about off-duty hours, in non-uniform, an Afghan asking you to come to have lunch with him, going out with your security platoon commander, and basically trusting each other so explicitly that your security is in his hands and his is in yours."


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Perfect for the holidays, the Sleigh Cork Cage will deliver holiday cheer. It is a fun and innovative way to keep and cherish all of your wonderful wine memories. Just drop your treasured corks into the carriage. And don't forget, this sleigh can hold a bottle inside as well, making it super special "delivery" for a gift bottle of wine or spirits! Artfully sculpted metal work with colored glass spheres.


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AUSTIN (February 14, 2013)—State Rep. Lon Burnam, D-Fort Worth, introduced a bill Thursday that would legalize same-sex marriage in Texas, 10 years after the Legislature proposed a constitutional amendment banning it.
Burnam said Thursday he filed the measure as a Valentine's Day gift to all Texans.
If passed, the bill would legalize same-sex marriage once Texas voters remove the constitutional prohibition against it. Texas voters imposed the ban in 2005.
Democrats have already filed three joint resolutions calling for a new statewide vote on gay marriage.
Nine states have legalized same-sex marriages and, on Thursday, the Illinois Senate approved another such measure.
Gov. Rick Perry and conservative Republican championed the ban.
None of the bills has much chance of passing the Republican-controlled Legislature, but Democrats want to vote on them anyway.


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Flat Rock Playhouse presents the action-packed adventure play "The Three Musketeers" this weekend at the Mainstage, 2661 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock. The show runs through Nov. 24. Written by Ken Ludwig and adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas, the play is a swashbuckling, humorous tale of heroism, treachery, close escapes and, above all, honor. Appropriate for all ages, performances are at 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $35, with discounts available for seniors, AAA members, military personnel, students and groups. To purchase, call 828-693-0731 or visit www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
Eric Congdon, joined by Russ Wilson and Michael Filippone, who together make up the "Electric Trio," are set to play the Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., for the first time on Friday from 8-10 p.m. Congdon is used to playing acoustic guitar and hasn't played an electric gig in a while, so it should be a treat. It will be the band's last gig of the year. For more information, visit www.sabrewery.com or call 828-684-1235.
The final "Music on the Rock" series concert of the season, "Wayward Sons: Kansas, Skynyrd & the Allman Brothers" is this weekend at the Playhouse Downtown, 125 S. Main St., Hendersonville. Songs will include Southern rock hits like "Carry on Wayward Son," "Dust in the Wind," "Ramblin' Man," "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Freebird." Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $24. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.flatrockplayhouse.org or call 828-693-0731.
The second annual Tryon Beer Festival will take place Saturday at the Depot Plaza in Tryon, rain or shine. Festival hours are noon to 8 p.m. More than 30 craft brews will be available, along with German wines, food and music. Advance tickets are $30. Admission is $40 at the gate with an additional charge to attend the oyster roast. Tickets are available online at www.tryonbeerfest.com or at LaBoutielle in Tryon, Kathleen's Gallery in Saluda and Ken's Fine Meats and Seafood in Landrum.
The Hendersonville Swing Band will play a concert to raise funds for Civitan Club scholarships on Saturday at Hendersonville High School. The band will play big band favorites of the '30s and '40s, including a salute to our nation's armed forces in honor of Veterans Day. Showtime is 3 p.m. Tickets are available for a $10 donation to Civitan and may be obtained at the door or in advance from the Henderson County Visitors Center or any Civitan Club member.
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BEAUMONT, Texas – The No. 51 Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Men's Tennis team picked up another thrilling victory on Friday afternoon, taking home a 4-3 final over Florida A&M in a marathon five-hour match. The team narrowly avoided an upset against a team that nearly earned upsets against South Florida and South Alabama, both teams that have been ranked in the Top 60 of the ITA rankings during the season.
The Islanders (6-5) dodged a bullet against a very talented Florida A&M (4-9) team, falling behind 3-2 at one point, and facing six dual match points at No. 3 singles before going on to win by the 4-3 final.
"That was one of the closest college tennis matches and exciting finishes I've been apart of in 20 years of coaching," said Director of Tennis Steve Moore. "We played a very talented team today. Every coach we got a scouting report from said they had a chance of taking down any team if they played well.
In doubles, the Islanders fell into an early hole after the Rattlers swept the matches to take an early 1-0 lead. Peter Nagy and Odon Barta lost a tough 9-8 (8-5) match at the No. 1 position, while Gergo Weidinger and Guillaume Rauseo fell 9-8 (8-6) in No. 2 doubles. Andrew Maingot and Matt Westmoreland came up short by an 8-5 score at No. 3 doubles to finish the opening portion of the match.
In singles, the Islanders picked up wins at No. 4 singles as Ricardo Mayagoitia won 7-5, 6-4, and at No. 6, with Javier Pujol taking a 6-4, 6-3 final. They fell behind by the 3-2 score after dropping singles matches at No. 2, with Westmoreland falling 6-4, 6-3, and Rauseo coming up short by a 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 final at No. 5 singles.
Nagy won a 7-5, 7-6 (7-4) match at No. 1 singles to knot the score at 3-3 and setup a showdown at the No. 3 singles match.
Weidinger fell in a close first set, and fought off six dual match points at 6-6 in the second set before taking the tiebreaker and winning the third set with a 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (10-8), 7-5 final to clinch the match for the Islanders.
Both players fought their heart out. After five hours of play and both players cramping, the two players had to serve underhanded and could barely move.
"I can't begin to tell you how proud I am of Gergo to never give up and play with all his heart," said Moore. "I give a lot of credit to our trainer, Kali Forero. She took a cramping athlete and found a way to buy him 15 more minutes of match time, which was just enough to win this match.
"Without her, we lose this match today. No question."
The women's team, who play Northwestern State tomorrow, drove through Beaumont and stopped to watch the men play on their way to their match in Natchitoches, La.
"The guys and girls were also incredible in pulling him through," said Moore. "I can't say enough about the heart the entire team showed, from the teammates cheering as loud as they could, to Gergo willing his way to victory, it was awesome."
It doesn't get any easier for the men's team, with their next match coming against Southern Mississippi in Corpus Christi on March 13. After that, the Islanders head to the Rice Galleria Team Invite where they will face nationally ranked competition.
For all the latest on Islanders Tennis, like the team on Facebook (IslandersTennis), follow them on Twitter (@IslandersTennis) and visit www.GoIslanders.com.
Tennis Match Results
Florida A&M vs Texas A&M - Corpus Christi
03/08/13 at Beaumont, Texas
#51 Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 4, Florida A&M 3
Singles competition:
1. Peter Nagy (AMCC) def. C. Salif Kante (FAMU) 7-5, 7-6 (7-4)
2. Chidi Gabriel (FAMU) def. Matt Westmoreland (AMCC) 6-4, 6-3
3. Gergo Weidinger (AMCC) def. Zack Evenden (FAMU) 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (10-8), 7-5
4. Ricardo Mayagoitia (AMCC) def. Admire Mushonga (FAMU) 7-5, 6-3
5. Takura Happy (FAMU) def. Guillaume Rauseo (AMCC) 7-6 (7-4), 6-4
6. Javier Pujol (AMCC) def. Temuera Asafu-Adjaye (FAMU) 6-4, 6-3
Doubles competition:
1. C. Salif Kante/Takura Happy (FAMU) def. Peter Nagy/Odon Barta (AMCC) 9-8 (8-5)
2. Temuera Asafu-Adjaye/Zack Evenden (FAMU) def. Gergo Weidinger/Guillaume Rauseo (AMCC) 9-8 (8-6)
3. Admire Mushonga/Chidi Gabriel (FAMU) def. Andrew Maingot/Matt Westmoreland (AMCC) 8-5
Match Notes:
Florida A&M 4-9
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 6-5; National ranking #51


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Representatives from the Colorado camps of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans gathered at Sunset View Cemetery in Eagle to honor Nicholas Buchholz. Buchholz homesteaded in the Eagle area after his Civil War service and served as Eagle County Assessor for 18 years.
The historic State Bridge Lodge was destroyed by fire. No one was injured in the blaze, but the lodge, general store and an outdoor area were all gutted.
The developers of the Stratton Flats project in Gypsum hoped to offer new homes in the $200,000 range.
Murphy, a 40-pound Wheaten Terrier that belonged to Eagle Ranch residents Sig and Marsha Bjornson, spent a long morning caught in a storm drainage pipe after he chased a skunk. Eventually, crews from the Greater Eagle Fire Department, Eagle County Animal Control and Eagle Public Works were able to rescue the dog.
The town of Gypsum was considering establishing its own police force. The Eagle County Sheriff's Office reported an average of 218 calls per month in Gypsum.
A pair of teenage boys were charged with setting a fire in the men's restroom at City Market.
Mike Bauer was the new Eagle County Extension Agent.
Eagle residents Al and Mary Hoza celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Among the locals taking advantage of golf lessons at the new Eagle Ranch Golf Course were Robin Geist, Jeff Health and Laurie Asmussen.
The crew at Johnson, Kunkel and Associates celebrated the business' 30th anniversary.
Co-workers at Eagle Valley Elementary School hosted a farewell party for longtime school librarian Sheila Fritze. Sheila and her husband, Jim, were moving to Montrose.
Eagle voters decisively approved plans for a proposed municipal golf course. The proposal passed with 265 votes in favor and 142 opposed.
Gypsum formally launched annexation proceedings for a 200-acre property near the Eagle County Airport.
Eagle Valley High School student Jaime Hoover was headed to the Colorado High School Rodeo Finals in Cortez.
Eagle Police officer Gary Ward anchored a 13-mile stretch of the Colorado Special Olympics Torch Run.
The We Recycle collection bins were relocated to the Eagle County Fairgrounds parking area.
Eagle Valley Enterprise editor Steve Berta sought out anyone interested the 3,000-pound Linotype machine located in the newspaper's back room. "The best we can figure, it was purchased in the early 1930s by one Adrian Reynolds Jr., past publisher of the Enterprise. It is a dinosaur of the mechanical age, a brother to the steam powered tractor, with its gears and fly wheels visibly exposed. It appears to be in perfect working condition."
Nine of the 13 graduates for Eagle High School's Class of 1932 attended a reunion held at Reuben's Restaurant. Present were George B. White, George A. Carlow, Omar Ginther, Louise E. Campbell, Marshall Hartman, Tomasita Aerts Young, Margaret Brooks Porter, Garnet Ping and Billie McCain Hartman.
The Coors International Bicycle Classic was set to visit Vail. The event featured 11 days of cycling competition.
The wedding announcement for Sonja Faulkner and Bill Beasley appeared in the Enterprise. The couple were married May 2 at the United Methodist Church in Eagle.
The Eagle Town Board voted 3-2 to institute dog control measures in the community. About 30 local residents attended the meeting to discuss the measure. "The citizens voiced concern over packs of dogs gathering around the school building in Eagle."
Planning was under way for the 1972 Flight Days celebration. The event theme was "The good ol' days,"
The Gypsum Town Council approved purchase of a chlorinator for the town's water supply. The Colorado Health Department had given the town until Aug. 1 to install the equipment.
Anna Marie Hoza of Eagle was selected as one of 65 Colorado 4-H students to attend a citizenship course in Washington D.C.
Dale Strode was the newly named editor of the Eagle Valley Enterprise.
Two escapees from the School for Boys in Golden were apprehended in Grand Junction after they stole a car from Lloyd Greve's garage in Eagle. The older model vehicle was taken from the Greve home at the corner of Fifth and Broadway during the evening hours while the Greves were at work at the Eagle Theater.
"Natalie Gienouz, Aspen business woman, gave Eagle County Sheriff Hank Knuth a race, up to 95 miles per hour, before she was caught up with," the Enterprise reported. She was charged with improper passing and exceeding the speed limit and paid a $65 fine.
Sammy Lammey of EVHS was one of 51 students in Colorado to earn a state farmer degree at the Future Farmers of America Convention in Monte Vista.
A work day was planned at the Eagle County Fairgrounds in anticipation of the Flight Days Little Britches Rodeo planned July 21.
The King Mountain Reservoir dam failed, spilling 600 acre feet of water into Red, Egeria and Rock creeks and flooding homes and ranch property at McCoy. Local residents also lost livestock in the flood.
Margaret Beasley of Eagle was one of four seniors at Western State College named Mountaineer of the Year by The Curecanti, the WSC yearbook.
Dr. H.W. Clapp of Denver, an osteopathic physician, announced plans to open an office in Eagle.
Eagle County's 4-H program planned to send stock judging and square dancing teams to the state conference in Fort Collins.
An overflow crowd jammed the Eagle County Courthouse for a presentation from C.O. Bonnell regarding domestic defense preparedness. "He brought out the fact that while we may feel considerable safety this far inland, it is certainly not impossible that our community may be attacked from the air."
With a projected shortage of 2,500 workers, agriculture leaders in Colorado were worried that thousands of acres of sugar beet crops would be lost. "Local offices of the United State Employment Service have asked to take the lead in converting civilian non-defense workers, including unemployed women and children, into emergency farm workers."
Fourteen additional Eagle County men were inducted into the armed forces, including T.J. Fox, Harry P. Andre, and Donald Webb of Eagle, Donald W. Reeser of Gypsum and Athol E. Reynolds of Edwards.
James Madden, an Eagle High School graduate from the Class of 1936, had recently graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder and was set to begin work at Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company.


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We've watched the snow cover our sidewalks and driveways, but rehabilitation specialists at Sparrow Hospital say they've seen more patients for back problems due to snow shoveling.
Those with a history of back pain should see their physicians before shoveling any snow. Also, before shoveling snow, consider stretching your hamstrings and lower back, just as you would before a workout.
But doctors say the biggest mistake people make is that they overestimate their strength.
"It's always tempting to get the bigger shovel to get the most amount of snow the fastest. That's a bad idea for your back, especially if the snow is wet or heavy. Get a smaller shovel and take smaller scoopfuls," said Dr. Edmund Ducommun.
Doctors also suggest bending at the knees. That will avoid adding stress to your back.
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Snow Shoveling Tips
Source: http://www.nih.gov (National Institute of Health Web site) contributed to this report.


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Play Fantastic Four
The object of Fantastic Four is to obtain winning symbol combinations by spinning the reels.
Game Type
- A wagering denomination (coin value) can be chosen by clicking the Click to Change denomination button in the lower left-hand corner of the screen.
- Line bets are chosen by clicking Bet per Line. Each click adds a coin to the line bet. When the maximum amount is reached (10 coins of the selected wagering denomination), clicking the button again resets the line bet to one coin.
- Paylines are chosen by clicking Lines. Each click activates a payline. When all paylines are activated, clicking the button again resets it to one active payline. Paylines can also be activated by using the numbered buttons on either side of the reels. Selecting a high payline includes all the lower ones too. For example, selecting payline 6 also activates paylines 1 through 5. Clicking Bet Max activates all paylines with the maximum bet per line and spins the reels.
- Total bet per game round = line bet X active paylines.
- Clicking Spin spins the reels with the current selection of lines and line bets. During the reel spins the Spin button changes into Stop. Clicking Stop ends the spin animation and immediately displays the spin result.
- Reels can also be spun using the Auto Start function. Clicking + or – above Auto Start selects the successive number of spins to be enabled. Clicking Auto Start spins the reels. The Auto Start button changes into Stop during the Auto Start mode of reelspin. The Auto Start mode ends when the reels have been spun the number of times determined by the player, or when the player clicks Stop.
- Wins are calculated according to the paytable. Line win = line bet X corresponding multiplier according to the paytable. Scatter win = total bet X corresponding multiplier according to the paytable. The paytable can be accessed via the Info page.
- On a given payline, only the highest payline winning combination pays while simultaneous winnings on different paylines are added up together.
- In case of a winning spin, the Win field displays the accumulating winnings. The win ticker can be stopped by clicking anywhere on the screen.
- Payline wins and the total win are also displayed on the strip located at the bottom of the reels or the game window.
Clicking Info opens the reference screen describing different game components. Clicking the arrow buttons at the lower right-hand corner of the screen enables you to navigate between the different info screens.
- Paytable screen shows all the winning combinations.
- 3 or More screen describes the free games rules and the conditions that trigger the special features.
- Mr. Fantastic Feature screen describes when this feature is triggered and explains its behavior.
- Invisible Woman Feature screen describes when this feature is triggered and explains its behavior.
- Human Torch Feature screen describes when this feature is triggered and explains its behavior.
- The Thing Feature screen describes when this feature is triggered and explains its behavior.
- Marvel Multi-Level Mystery Progressive Jackpot screen describes how to win entry to the Marvel Multi-Level Mystery Progressive Jackpot game that wins one of four jackpots, and explains the game's rules.
- Clicking Show Paylines on the Paytable page, opens a screen that illustrates all possible payline combinations. Clicking Hide Paylines closes this screen and returns to the Paytable page.
- Clicking Back closes the Info screen and returns to the game.
- Active paylines are represented by lines that appear over the reels. Paylines can be activated and their shape displayed by progressively clicking Lines.
- Only active paylines can register wins.
- There is a difference between the line bet and the total bet. The line bet shows how much is being bet on a single payline. The total bet shows how much is being bet in total on the game round. Payouts shown in the paytable are multiplied by the line bet.
The Scatter symbol is an exception to these rules. More information about the Scatter symbol can be found below.
About payouts
- If a symbol has a winning combination on more than one reel, the winnings are added up.
- Winning combinations must start from the leftmost reel, and the symbols have to be on consecutive reels.
- If two payline winning combinations occur on the same line, the higher of them is paid out. If more than one active payline has a winning combination, the winnings are added up.
- Winning combinations must start from the leftmost reel, and the symbols have to be consecutive.
The Scatter symbol is an exception to these rules. More information about the Scatter symbol can be found below.
Wild symbol
The Wild symbol in the game is the symbol. It can stand for any other symbol, except Scatter, to make the best possible winning combination. In addition, two or more Wild symbols on an active payline pay as per the rules of the Paytable.
Scatter symbol
The Scatter symbol in the game is the symbol. The Scatter symbols do not have to occur on any particular payline. If there are three or more Scatter symbols in the results, 12 Free Games are awarded and an additional payout win is earned. The payout for the Scatter symbols is multiplied by the total bet.
If three or more Scatters appear anywhere on the reels during Free Games, only a payout is won but the Free Games will not be retriggered.
Free Games
3 or more Scatter symbols trigger the Free Games. To begin, the player must click on Click to Start. The screen changes automatically to a graphic screen that explains the four special features in Free Games. The player must click on 'CONTINUE' to proceed to the Free Game reels, which then spin automatically.
During the free spins, the reels are spun automatically using the same number of lines and bets per line as on the spin that won the free spins. After each spin, the win is displayed in the Win field. The Free Spin Win field shows the accumulated winnings from the current free spins.After all free spins have been completed, a result board summarizes the winnings. Game win shows the winnings that were received from the spin that won the free spins. Feature win shows the winnings that were received from the free spins. Total win shows the aggregate winnings (Game Win and Bonus Win added up). Clicking Continue will return you to the main game.
In Free Games, reel #3 is stacked with the four hero symbols: Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing. If all positions on reel #3 show the same hero, a special feature is triggered that corresponds to that hero symbol. During the special features, reel #3 is not stacked with heroes and more special features cannot be triggered. In the beginning of any of the four special features, the number of extra feature spins added is shown in the middle of the reels. The message fades and the extra feature spins are played. In addition, the logo on top of the reels changes to the name of the feature. Any wins are added automatically to the Free Games win on the screen. At the end of any of the four extra feature spins, the logo on top of the reels changes back to the Free Games logo and the Free Games continue automatically. Free Games cannot be retriggered.
The following are the four special features which can be won in this way in Free Games:
Mr. Fantastic Feature
The Mr. Fantastic symbol in the game is the symbol. 4 feature spins are awarded to the player, during which Mr. Fantastic becomes Expanding Wild. This means that if the Mr. Fantastic symbol appears on a reel during a feature spin and it is possible to have a winning combination by having it substitute for any other symbol (except for the Wild and Scatter symbols) anywhere on that reel, it will expand to cover the entire reel. All places on the reel will be considered as Wild for that spin alone.
Invisible Woman Feature
The Invisible Woman symbol in the game is the symbol. One total bet is awarded to the player and 4 feature spins are triggered. Every time the Invisible Woman appears on any reel at least once during a feature spin, a multiplier is increased by one step. When the feature ends, all prizes won during the feature spins are multiplied by the accumulated multiplier.
Human Torch Feature
The Human Torch symbol in the game is the symbol. 4 feature spins are awarded to the player, during which reel #1 is covered by a picture of the Human Torch. The picture remains as the other 4 reels spin regularly. This means that all symbols on Reel #1 are considered to be the Human Torch symbol. The reels in this feature do not include symbols of Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman or the Thing. Additional Human Torch symbols are added to the reels.
The Thing Feature
The Thing symbol in the game is the symbol. 3 feature spins are awarded to the player. Every time the Thing symbol appears after a feature spin, it becomes Wild, substituting for all symbols except Wild and Scatter. The symbol remains in place on the reels as a Wild during all remaining feature spins.
At the end of the Free Games, a special screen detailing the wins appears. To return to the main game, the player must click on 'CONTINUE'.
Marvel Mystery Jackpot
Marvel Mystery Jackpot is a multi-level progressive jackpot game that is available in all Marvel slot games and is linked to all Marvel slot games. A small percentage of each bet in the Marvel slot games, by every person playing this game in each of many online casinos, is added to the progressive jackpot.
The trigger that starts the Jackpot game is random and can occur after any spin in any of the linked games. It is not caused by any symbol combination in the linked games and even a spin that does not win anything in the main game can trigger the Jackpot game. Likewise, any bet with any size in the linked games can trigger the Jackpot game. Nonetheless, the chances of triggering the Jackpot game increase or decrease proportionally to the bet size. Entering the Jackpot game guarantees a win of one of the four jackpots. Playing the Jackpot game reveals the jackpot that has been awarded to you, but does not determine it.
There are four different levels of jackpots that you can win: Power Jackpot, Extra Power Jackpot, Super Power Jackpot and Ultimate Power Jackpot. Different types of jackpots hold different prize amounts. The jackpot gamescreen contains 20 squares which in the beginning of the gameplay are turned upside down. Clicking on a square will turn it around and reveal one of four jackpot symbols on the other side. Once you have found three matching symbols, you win the jackpot that corresponds to these symbols. Jackpot winnings are added to the main game winnings (if any) and are displayed in the Win field together with any other winnings.
The Marvel Mystery Jackpot game has a timeout timer. This means that if you do not pick a square in a set amount of time, you will automatically receive your prize.
The Jackpot for this game works like this:
Seed (how much money the Jackpots start out with):
Power: €50
Contribution rate (what percentage of each bet goes into Jackpot):
Win condition (the result you have to get to win the Jackpot):
Entering the jackpot game guarantees a win. Match 3 jackpot symbols of the corresponding Jackpot or wait for the timer to run out.
Win requirements (what you need to do to be eligible for the Jackpot):
Play a Marvel slot game.
Please note:
- The seed and Jackpot values are in Euros in the progressive network and their value in your local currency is dependent on the currency exchange rate.
- The mechanics of Marvel Mystery Jackpot prohibit simultaneous jackpot winnings.
- Imperfections in the Internet connectivity may cause you to experience delays in Jackpot messages or updates, but they do not affect actual Jackpot wins.
- If a Jackpot is being discontinued (a game is closed and removed from the casino client), you will be notified of it by the casino.
Open the reference screen that describes the different game components.
|Auto Start / Stop
Spin the reels a number of times in succession. / End the active Auto Start reelspin mode.
+ and – buttons
Increase or decrease the number of successive spins made with Auto Start.
Activate one more payline.
Bet Per Line
Add a coin to the line bet.
|Bet Max
Activate all paylines with the maximum line bet, and spin the reels.
|Spin / Stop
Spin the reels. / Stop the reelspin animation and immediately display the spin result.
The lower edge of the game window holds the casino toolbar. It contains the following:
- Current balance
Your account balance. This is the money you can use to play the casino games.
- Cashier
Clicking this button opens the Cashier window, where you can make deposits and withdrawals, see your transaction history, etc.
- Play for Real Money
This button appears only in Fun or Offline Mode. Clicking it will take you to the Real Money account creation page. If you already have a Real Money account, it will take you to the Play for Real Money login screen.
- Menu
Some popular functions are united under the Menu.
Clicking History (unavailable in Offline mode) will open the game history window, where you can see the details of recent game rounds.
Options allows you to change audio quality and various gameplay settings, and Help opens the help article that you are reading right now.
Online Support lets you contact a customer support specialist, if one is online.
- Close
This button is available only in the download version of the game.
Clicking this button closes the game window and takes you back to the Lobby.
Shortcut keys
If you wish, you can press the following keys on your keyboard instead of clicking on the buttons on the screen.
Press this key
To do this
Highlight the next button on the screen.
Select the button that is currently highlighted (equal to clicking on it)
Spin the reels with the currently set bet.
Exit the game (applicable only for the download version of the game).
Note on disconnections: If you are disconnected from the Internet in the middle of a game while playing for Real Money, please re-establish your Internet connection and log back into the casino. You can then click the History button to see the outcome of your previous round after you log back into the casino.
Note on malfunctions: A malfunction voids all pays and plays.


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1. Exploratory Jamming (DwD)
2. Great Setlists (including bluegrass)
3. Top-shelf "emotional peak" jams (Hood)
Grab it and go. No hesitation.
Set 1: Runaway Jim, Foam, If I Could, Maze, Guyute, Stash, Esther > CDTChalk Dust Torture
Set 2: Julius, Fluffhead > DwDDown with Disease -> Have Mercy -> DwDDown with Disease[1] -> Lifeboy, Rift, The Old Home Place[2], Nellie Kane[2], Foreplay/Long Time[2], HoodHarry Hood, GolgiGolgi Apparatus
Encore: SampleSample in a Jar
[1] Unfinished.
[2] Acoustic.
Noteworthy Jams: Foam (highly recommended), Stash, Down with Disease (highly recommended), Have Mercy (highly recommended), Down with Disease (highly recommended), Harry Hood (highly recommended)
Average Song Gap: 8.76
Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon
Notes: Have Mercy was played for the first time since August 14, 1993 (111 shows). Down with Disease was unfinished. The Old Home Place, Nellie Kane, and Foreplay/Long Time were performed acoustic.
Song Distribution:
5 Stash
5 Hoist
4 Junta
2 Rift
2 A Picture of Nectar
1 The Story of the Ghost
Songs by Debut Year:
This show was part of the "1994 Fall Tour."


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ďIndeed, what was so impressive was how she was able to channel her obvious talents with such self-assuredness, maturity and ťlan, drawing an impressively nuanced tonal range from the piano and achieving a pleasing musicality throughout the afternoon.Ē
Chicaco Classical Review, 3 June 2013 (Concert review)
ďAlice Sara Ottís effortless characterisation ensures this musical roller coaster of an album is thrilling at every turn.Ē
Classic FM (London) 28 January 2013 (CD review ďPicturesĒ)
In less than five years, the 26-year-old German-Japanese pianist Alice Sara Ott has gained critical acclaim for her performances at major concert halls worldwide and has established herself as one of the most exciting musical talents of today.†
At the age of 13, the student of Professor Karl-Heinz Kšmmerling at Mozarteum Salzburg was hailed the ďMost Promising ArtistĒ at the Hamamatsu International Piano Academy Competition, and two years later she went on to take the top prize at the Val Tidone International Piano Competition as the youngest contestant. She was invited by Hiroko Nakamura to inaugurate the final round of the popular ten-year series ďThe 100 PianistsĒ in Japan. Since then, Alice Sara Ott has given numerous performances in Japan, including solo recitals at Tokyo Opera City and orchestra concerts at Suntory Hall.†
Her engagements in previous seasons included concerts with the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in Stockholm and on tour in Japan, and the Wiener Symphoniker on tour in Germany, appearances with the Danish National Symphony Orchestra, the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the NDR Sinfonieorchester and the MDR Sinfonieorchester of Leipzig as well as performances of Lisztís First Concerto with the London, Cincinnati and San Francisco Symphony orchestras.
In addition to her solo activities, Alice Sara Ott is a keen chamber musician and appears regularly with other leading instrumentalists at the most important European chamber festivals. She made her debuts at the Lucerne Festival in 2010 and at the Verbier Festival in 2012.
In autumn 2012 Ott appeared with the MŁnchner Philharmoniker in Munich and the NHK Symphony Orchestra in Tokyo, both under Lorin Maazel. The Munich concerts were also recorded as part of an Arte Maestro programme broadcast in June 2013, while the Tokyo concert was followed by a recital tour of Japan. Orchestral engagements in 2013 included the Czech Philharmonic, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Orquestra SimfÚnica de Barcelona, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Londonís Philharmonia and Washingtonís National Symphony Orchestra. Recitals included her debuts at New Yorkís Le Poisson Rouge and Chicagoís Symphony Center as well as appearances in Paris, London, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Berlin, Vienna and Munich, a joint recital with pianist Francesco Tristano and mandolinist Avi Avital which was recorded and broadcasted on Arte TV, and playing Messiaenís Quartet for the End of Time with ďfriendsĒ at the Moritzburg Festival.
2014 began with a European tour with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and continued with appearances with the Oslo Philharmonic, followed by a tour to Japan, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Swedish Chamber Orchestra and Orquesta Nacional de EspaŮa. Throughout the year Alice Sara Ott is also touring Japan and Europe in solo recitals. Highlights of the 2014/15 season include debut appearances with the Indianapolis, Toronto and Chicago Symphony orchestras and the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse, and recitals throughout Europe and Japan and in Melbourne with Francesco Tristano in a programme inspired by the Ballets Russes that includes Stravinskyís Rite of Spring and Ravelís La Valse, among other works. It has already been recorded by Deutsche Grammophon.
In 2008 Alice Sara Ott signed as an exclusive Deutsche Grammophon artist, with her highly successful debut recording featuring the twelve …tudes díexťcution transcendante by Franz Liszt, followed by her second album, encompassing the complete Waltzes of Frťdťric Chopin. In 2010 her orchestral debut recording was released Ė the First Piano Concertos of Liszt and Tchaikovsky, with Thomas Hengelbrock conducting the MŁnchner Philharmoniker Ė and she was named ďYoung Artist of the YearĒ at the Echo Klassik awards. Her recording of Beethoven Piano Sonatas was issued in August 2011. January 2013 saw the release of a live recording of her recital at St. Petersburgís Mariinsky Theatre, including Mussorgskyís Pictures at an Exhibition, from the 2012 White Nights Festival. Another CD followed in spring 2013 in which she partners violinist Lisa Batiashvili in works by Clara Schumann. Her latest album, ďScandaleĒ Ė the two-piano Ballets Russes programme with Francesco Tristano Ė is scheduled for release in September 2014.†


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Freedom Box: Internet Multimedia on TV with XMBC
Redirecting the WWW Rabbit Hole
You know when you're browsing around, bumping through YouTube, updating on a few news sites, jumping back to YouTube, over to TED, catching a few previews or episodes at ABC.com, getting sucked into Wikipedia, movie trailers, watching a short documentary at Al-Jazeera, maybe with some Spotify or Pandora in the background, and on and on…? It keeps the computer busy.
Nissan - Virtual sports car "Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo" debut
Nissan and Polyphony Digital officially unveiled Nissan "Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo". It is a virtual sport car made for "Gran Turismo 6" (a game software) for PlayStation3.
Polyphony Digital is a subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment and develops video games. They are well known as a developer of the Gran Turismo Series.
FujiFilm - High magnification zoom lens for X-series mirrorless cameras
FujiFilm will start selling new interchangeable lens for their X-series mirrorless cameras on July 5.
The model name is "FUJINON Lens XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR".
Pioneer - U-05 - USB DAC with headphone amplifier built-in
Pioneer announced the release of "U-05", their first USB DAC with a headphone amplifier built-in. It is scheduled to be out for 105,000 yen in late July.
USB DAC is a device to enhance sound quality of audio files on a computer.
U-05 features ESS's 8ch DAC "ES9016" installed on both the right and left sides. The circuit used is a discrete circuit. By driving them in parallel, it reduces noise considerably.
Terrie's Take: Crowdfunding Kids' Education, Tokyo's Old Doggy Home, Exports, Real Estate, and Pilots!
Terrie's Take is a selection of Japan-centric news collected and collated by long-time resident and media business professional Terrie Lloyd. AkihabaraNews is pleased to present Terrie's learned perspective; we all could use another take on the news - here's Terrie's:
Fullauto StrainEye LSM-9000LE Simplifies Strain Measurements and Enables Quality Control
Luceo developed the "Fullauto StrainEye LSM-9000LE" to accurately and easily measure the strain of glass and plastic products.
"This is a two-dimensional strain measuring device that is easy to operate. Conventional measuring devices can only measure a single point of a sample, but the Fullauto StrainEye LSM-9000LE can measure the entire area of a sample."
Useful wall-plug Wi-Fi router particularly at hotels in rural regions of Japan
There are lots of hotels which still offer only a wired LAN network here in Japan.
So, especially for those who make frequent business trips in Japan, Planex Communications' wall-plug compact Wi-Fi router "Chibi-Fi 3 MZK-DP150N" could be a very helpful product. It's just released today for 2,680 yen.
To make a Wi-Fi environment with Chibi-Fi 3 MZK-DP150N, simply insert the router's plug into a socket and also insert the LAN adapter into the LAN port.
Toshiba - New summer 2014 15.6-inch convertible notebook
Toshiba is going to release the new 15.6-inch Windows 8.1 convertible notebook - dynabook P75/28M - in late July.
The estimated price is 170,000 yen.
The display with IPS full HD (1920x1080) touch panel is able to rotate 360 degrees so that you can use dynabook P75/28M in different forms such as a tablet and tent style.


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Editor's note: During the course of a week, issues are covered that might not lend themselves to full editorial comment, but they are worthy of The Inter-Mountain weighing in - pro, con or neutral.
Applause to Davis & Elkins College, which is celebrating a milestone this weekend with the dedication of two completely refurbished athletic facilities. D&E has made amazing strides during the last five years, and these activities are further proof that the school is a treasure of our community.
Applause to the many employees and officials of the Durbin & Greenbrier Railroad and the Elkins Train Depot, who kept the local tourism train industry running smoothly this week following last Friday's tragic wreck in southern Randolph County. The crash, involving a logging truck and the Cheat Mountain Salamander excursion train, resulted in the death of the truck driver and 23 injuries. It's difficult to keep spirits up after such an event, but these workers did just that this week, helping passengers on and off the trains with a smile. That kind of positive attitude is essential to continuing Elkins' growth as a tourism destination.
Applause - or at least a half-hearted "Way to go ... finally" - to the Congress and President Barack Obama for working together to end the 16-day federal government shutdown Wednesday night, just before the midnight deadline. We'd like to think this will usher in a new spirit of cooperation among our elected officials, but who are we kidding? Like most Americans, we've become cynical about our leaders and their ability to govern. We can, however, at least breathe a sigh of relief that the government can continue to pay its bills ... on credit ... for now.
Boo to forecasts of snow next week. We booed the same thing last weekend and look what happened - no snow this week! So we're going to boo the arrival of winter once again, hoping that somehow it will help ward off the snow for a little while longer. Like the commercial says, "It's only crazy if it doesn't work."