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CUPERTINO -- Apple (AAPL) has joined Facebook and other leading Internet companies in reporting how many requests for customer information it receives from police and intelligence agencies, but critics complained Monday that the reports still don't give a clear picture of the government's data-gathering.
Silicon Valley's biggest Internet firms have all said they want to provide more information about government data requests, in part to counter recent news reports that suggested U.S. intelligence agencies have broad access to Internet users' information. But faced with restrictions from the government on what can be released, each company has taken a somewhat different tack.
Apple, for example, went beyond other companies in specifying that it doesn't give the government information relating to some specific products -- such as Apple's iMessage and FaceTime chat services, because they are encrypted, or Apple Maps searches and Siri requests, because the company doesn't keep the data in a way that's linked to individual users.
Google (GOOG), which previously has been a leader in disclosing certain kinds of data requests, declined to issue a new report in recent days because it said the government's latest restrictions "would be a step back" from transparency.
Internet companies said the government would only allow them to disclose national security requests, which are classified as secret under federal law, by lumping them together with all other requests from local police and other agencies. Companies said they're also required to report the numbers in increments of 1,000.
As a result, while the disclosures from Apple, Facebook and Microsoft appear to indicate that government requests involve only a small number of the hundreds of millions of people who use each company's services, the reports leave many questions unanswered.
Apple, for example, posted a statement on its website Sunday night that said it received between 4,000 and 5,000 requests for customer data, involving between 9,000 and 10,000 accounts or devices, from all government agencies during the six months that ended in May. The company did not distinguish between requests from national security agencies and those it received from local police who sought help with things like investigating a robbery or finding a missing child -- although Apple said the more mundane police inquiries were "the most common form of request."
Facebook and Microsoft issued reports on Friday that were similarly broad, while saying they hope to convince the government to allow more detailed disclosures. Facebook said it received between 9,000 and 10,000 requests of all kinds, involving between 18,000 and 19,000 user accounts, in the six months ending in December, while Microsoft said it fielded between 6,000 and 7,000 requests involving 31,000 to 32,000 consumer accounts in the same period.
One more company, Yahoo (YHOO), reported late Monday that it received between 12,000 and 13,000 government data requests, of all kinds, during the six months ending in May.
Since the reports don't break out the number of requests by category, they're only somewhat helpful, said privacy advocates. "To lump all the requests together tells us something about government access, but to separate them would tell us something more worthwhile," said Jennifer Stisa Granick at the Stanford law school's Center for Internet and Society.
Google made the same argument over the weekend. Google, which has previously reported on law enforcement data requests, won approval from the government last year to report separately on the number of requests it receives under the Patriot Act, which are known as National Security letters.
But news reports about a secret government program called PRISM have turned attention to a second kind of request, made under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, known as FISA, which companies have not been allowed to acknowledge until now.
Following those news reports, Facebook, Microsoft and Apple negotiated permission to include FISA requests in their totals. Google, however, said it's still pushing for approval to report national security requests separately from more routine law enforcement matters.
Internet companies have strong motive to show consumers they are pushing back against the government's requests, since news reports about government surveillance threaten to undercut consumer trust that the companies depend on, said Christopher Soghoian at the American Civil Liberties Union.
Critics contend the companies' recent statements have been carefully worded to reassure consumers while leaving some details unsaid.
"Their denials went through several revisions as it become (sic) more and more clear they were misleading and included identical, specific language across companies," Edward Snowden, the former spy agency contractor whose disclosures sparked the controversy, said during a public Internet chat Monday.
Still, he added, "as a result of these disclosures and the clout of these companies, we're finally beginning to see more transparency and better details about these programs for the first time since their inception."
Contact Brandon Bailey at 408-920-5022; follow him at Twitter.com/BrandonBailey.


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Global Clean Energy Up 30% in 2010 from 2009: Bloomberg Report
March 9, 2011
Clean energy investment worldwide during 2010 totaled $243 billion, a rise of 30% from 2009 and surpassed all previous levels since records began in 2004, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The financial research group released the tally on March 2 when it announced the winners of its 2010 league tables of leading investors and financial service providers in clean energy and the carbon markets. The numbers showed promise for future growth, a Bloomberg New Energy Finance executive said.
The 2010 Clean Energy League Tables are based on results from Bloomberg New Energy Finance's database of financial transactions in clean energy and carbon markets. The tables provide a quantitative benchmark for clean energy investors, project financiers, investment banks, funds, carbon off‐takers, and law firms. See the Bloomberg New Energy Finance press release and the League Table Results Book.

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- Jul 20:
- Oakland protests leave many weary, looking for safer alternatives
- Comic-Con 2013: Jamie Foxx stands with Trayvon Martin's mom 'forever'
- Oakland: Trayvon Martin verdict spurs students, families to action
- Trayvon Martin's parents lead protests over Zimmerman verdict
- Across US, people rally for 'Justice for Trayvon'
- Jul 17:
- Poole: Trayvon Martin case demands commentary from sports figures
- Criminal charges filed against 3 Oakland protesters in Monday's demonstration
- Jul 16:
- Public Forum: The slaying of Trayvon Martin, its aftermath and how media images impact perception
- Oakland's Youth Radio station suffers vandalism, continues focus on Zimmerman verdict
- George Zimmerman verdict is topic of Cal State East Bay gathering
- Stevie Wonder won't sing in Florida after Zimmerman verdict
- Oakland mops up after third day of protests
- Jul 15:
- Oakland: At least two people injured during hours-long protest; freeway briefly shut down
- Oakland merchants, mayor decry damage from weekend's protests
- Tammerlin Drummond: Zimmerman verdict shows insanity of Florida gun laws
- Chat transcript:: Zimmerman verdict sparks anger, property destruction in Oakland
- Mercury News editorial: Zimmerman trial struck chord with deep resonance
- Oakland: Downtown cleanup underway after weekend protests
- Jul 14:
- Acquittal in Trayvon Martin case prompts protests, debate
- Zimmerman acquittal hits Oakland hard
- Hayward: Woman allegedly attacks 73-year-old musician on stage after song dedicated to Trayvon Martin
- Oakland: More demonstrations planned as property owners clean up after overnight protest
- Obama calls for calm after Zimmerman acquittal in Martin case
- George Zimmerman verdict: More protests planned for Sunday
- Zimmerman, cleared in Trayvon Martin death, faces outrage
- Rallies against Zimmerman verdict being held in US
- Jul 13:
- Antioch police chief writes lengthy message on Zimmerman verdict
- George Zimmerman trial timeline: How the case unfolded
- Zimmerman, Martin families react on Twitter
- Quotes and reaction to Zimmerman verdict
- George Zimmerman found not guilty in death of Trayvon Martin
- Zimmerman cleared in shooting of Trayvon Martin
- No arrests after Saturday night vandalism in downtown Oakland
OAKLAND -- Hundreds of demonstrators took over a section of Interstate 880 and marched through city streets chanting the name "Trayvon Martin" after nightfall as Oakland faced a third night of protests over the acquittal of Martin's killer, George Zimmerman, by a Florida jury.
Traffic was stopped on the freeway for about 15 minutes Monday as protesters pored onto the on-ramps and fanned out through lanes of traffic.
Several demonstrators linked arms in front of motorists, while others chanted "If LA can do it, we can do it too." One officer shouted at them, "You've got to go. You will go to jail."
The freeway takeover, which mirrored a protest in Los Angeles on Sunday, began shortly after 7:15 p.m. and was over by 7:30 p.m. Police did not make mass arrests on the freeway, but reported that several protesters had been arrested throughout the night.
Protesters tried to take over a second freeway shortly before 9 p.m., but were blocked by police at the on-ramp to Interstate 580 at Lakeshore Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard.
Contact Matthew Artz at 510-208-6435. Staff writers Matt O'Brien, Josh Richman and Thomas Peele contributed to this report.


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Source: TechCrunch
quote: Goog God man, do you ever stop? Any article about any competition and there you are, trying to make it look bad. Are you really that afraid of Android?
quote: Yes, what a failure the worlds most popular and fully functional mobile OS is. Google should be shaking in their boots. OH NOOO!!!! A major internet player is going to release a phone based on our OS! THE HORROR! What will we do. We didnt make the OS to be used, we wanted it in a museum! Oh, wait... Nevermind, that IS why we made it.
quote: Can none of you string an argument together? Do any of you have anything upstairs at all? Do you know what a rebuttal argument even is? I expected more and I am disappointed.


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If you asked my kids about Christmas, they'd probably say... IT WAS THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER! Santa brought them iPods. Mr. Claus knew I was tired of them fighting over my phone. Now, they can play games on their own devices. Oh, and the 7-year-old has learned to text. It's seriously too much for my mom brain to handle.
I racked up this year. The Hero got me a coat and puffer vest. I also got a purse, makeup, perfume, The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray, and numerous gift certificates. But my most favorite gifts of all... my Kid Rock Made In Detroit tee, cup and mug from my mom. After posting the pic on Twitter, I got a retweet from the company Christmas morning. Holla!
I hope each and every one of you had a lovely, fun-filled holiday.
I'm taking my annual blogging break, so I'll see you in 2013!


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HARROGATE, TN -- Lincoln Memorial University head baseball coach Jeff Sziksai announced the addition of five players for the 2013-14 roster on Thursday afternoon, as Cody Netzel, Muta Crusoe, Kyle Burger, Dominic Morabito and Ryan Burlison have decided to join the Railsplitters for the 2014 season.
Cody Netzel comes to Lincoln Memorial by way of Kankakee, Illinois. Listed at 6'0 and 168 pounds, Netzel is a left-handed pitcher who will join the Railsplitters after a two-year stead with Kaskaskia Community College. He will look to make an immediate impact on the program with his repertoire of swing-and-miss pitches, as Netzel set the single-season record at his high school with 153 strikeouts while also holding the career strikeout record with 301 to his credit. He was the recipient of the Athlete of the Year award at his high school and earned a McDonald's Athlete Scholarship at the conclusion of his prep career.
When asked why he made his decision to attend Lincoln Memorial, Netzel responded, "It was a beautiful campus and school and the education is very good. Also, the baseball team is very good and the family chemistry and unity is great. It is a good fit for me." Cody intends to major in physical education and kinesiology while at Lincoln Memorial.
Netzel's high school coach John Uphoff had strong words regarding Cody, stating, "Cody's favorite quote is 'To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift' by Steve Prefontaine and when you see him work on and off the field and how he looks at adversity you will see that Cody takes that quote to heart. He finds ways to challenge that quote and better himself every day."
Regarding Cody, Mitch Koester, head baseball coach at Kaskaskia Community College, stated, "Cody is just a tremendous worker who has his better days ahead of him. He had a great freshman year and we expect him to once again pitch in the conference for us this year."
Railsplitter head coach Jeff Sziksai remarked on the impact Cody's signing will have on the Railsplitters, stating, "Cody brings a lot of positive things to our program. As KCC's projected ace, he is an athletic strike thrower that has a good feel for three pitches from the left side. Cody also possesses that mental toughness and competitive attitude that we covet in our program. Cody should come in and compete for important innings right away, and we are looking forward to him being part of our program."
Muta Crusoe is set to join the Railsplitters for the 2014 season and he comes to the program by way of Belwood, Illinois. A 5'9" and 174 pound infielder, Muta has developed as a potent offensive threat in the lineup at Proviso West High School, compiling a .380 batting average, three home runs, 28 RBIs, 10 doubles and four triples last season en route to earning All-Conference laurels.
When asked why he chose LMU, Muta responded, "I chose LMU because it specializes in the major I want to take up when I attend college and the baseball team is one of the best at the Division II level. The campus isn't that big but it's very spacious; not to mention it's nice and peaceful." He plans on majoring in kinesiology while at Lincoln Memorial.
Proviso West High head coach Jason Ziemer spoke highly of Muta, stating, "Muta is a good athlete with some serious potential as an offensive weapon. He also has a knack for making the exceptional defensive play when needed."
Regarding Crusoe, LMU head coach Jeff Sziksai stated, "Muta is a perfect fit for our program. He is very athletic and possesses very good bat speed and soft hands. More importantly, Muta is a great kid that plays very hard and is very tough. We are excited to see Muta develop in an LMU uniform and be a very good player for us."
Kyle Burger will also be joining the Railsplitters next season. A product of Fairfax, Virginia and Oakton High School, Kyle is a catcher listed at 5'10" and 170 pounds. Burger boast a strong resume, as he tallied a .368 batting average, a .421 slugging percentage, a .478 on-base percentage and a .899 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) last season for Oakton High. While competing for the Perfect Game WWBA in the summer of 2012, he compiled a .313 batting average. In the Northeast Qualifier for the Perfect Game WWBA in the fall of 2012, he notched a .571 batting average. He was an honorable mention selection for the 2012 VHSL AAA Baseball Team. Kyle has also been a prominent leader in his community and school, as he received the Cougar Accommodation Award for Volunteerism at Oakton High and acted as a FCA Huddle Leader at his school.
When asked what led to his choice to join the Railsplitters, Burger stated, "I chose LMU because I like the campus and the baseball team is competitive. I am confident that the coaches will lead the team to a Championship and help me improve my skills as a ballplayer."
Oakton High head baseball coach Justin Janis spoke highly of the player that Lincoln Memorial is receiving in Kyle, stating, "Kyle has worked extremely hard, and has made himself into the player he is today. Lincoln Memorial is getting a high character young man who has a quality set of baseball skills that will transfer to the college level. Defensively, Kyle is very solid behind the plate. He has a quick release and a very strong arm and that combination discourages other teams from trying to run on him. His athletic ability also shows when he is quick to field bunts."
Regarding Burger, LMU head coach Jeff Sziksai commented, "Kyle is another very athletic player in this early class. He can really catch and throw and runs very well for a catcher. Additionally, he has power potential in his bat from the left side, and, as he gets stronger, he could be big offensive threat. Catching is a big need in this recruiting class and Kyle fits the bill."
Dominic Morabito has also decided to continue his baseball career at Lincoln Memorial University and he comes to Harrogate, Tennessee by way of Vienna, Virginia. Listed as a 5'11" and 175 pound right-handed pitcher/infielder combo, Morabito will be competing in his final season for Bishop O'Connell High School this spring. Morabito brings a strong pitching resume to the Railsplitters, as he tallied 25 innings pitched over the summer with only one inning in which he allowed an earned run en route to earning East Cobb All-Tournament Team distinctions.
When asked about his choice to join the 'Splitters, Dominic stated, "I feel LMU is a perfect fit for me because of its size, rural setting and the baseball program. I am also looking forward to attending LMU with my big brother Nick."
Morabito's prep coach and summer pitching coach Kyle Padgett commented on Dominic, stating, "Dom has been great so far in being a leader for the younger guys in the R&D program as well as in the morning workouts at OC. He seems to cherish the leadership role. It fits Dom well and he's going to help every and any way he can. It's been a pleasure watching him grow over the past three years."
Regarding Dominic, LMU head coach Jeff Sziksai stated, "Dominic is dual-threat guy that knows what our program is all about because he has a brother (Nick) on our team already. Initially, we see Dominic contributing right away on the mound as he has a very good command and gets a lot of movement with all his pitches. However, as he develops in our strength and conditioning program, he could be a major contributor offensively down the road as well."
The final addition to the Lincoln Memorial University baseball program in the early signing period is Ryan Burlison, who comes to the Railsplitters by way of Romeoville, Illinois. Listed at 6'1" and playing on the left side of the infield, Burlison compiled a .316 batting average that included 13 doubles during the 2012 season at Oakton Community College. He is the son of Jim and Angie Burlison and he plans on majoring in education during his stay at Lincoln Memorial.
When asked about Ryan Burlison, Oakton Community College head baseball coach Bill Fratto stated, ""I am very proud to say that Ryan is a great individual that shows great skills on and off the field! He hits well and plays great defense. He will be a major contributor to your program. Off the field, his classroom skills are tops. As an individual, he will be a great person who will represent Lincoln Memorial to the best of his abilities!"
Regarding the addition of Ryan, head coach Jeff Sziksai commented, "Ryan is a long, rangy athlete that is a true left-side infielder. He can also swing the bat as he is projected to hit right in the middle of Oakton's lineup this season. However, the thing we like most about Ryan is his makeup as he is a very competitive and mature kid. We are excited about Ryan's future here, and he fits well with this recruiting class, as well as our returning players."
The 2013 season in Lincoln Memorial University baseball is set to get underway on February 1st, as the Railsplitters travel to Aiken, South Carolina for their annual season-opening three-game series against the University of South Carolina Aiken. Game one is scheduled to kickoff at 4 p.m.


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"The Stable Boy"
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|"The Stable Boy"
|Season One
|Season 01, Episode 18
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|April 1, 2012[1]
|8.36 million[2]
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"The Stable Boy" is the eighteenth episode of Season One of ABC's Once Upon a Time. It was written by Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz, and directed by Dean White. It is the eighteenth episode of the series overall, and premiered on April 1, 2012.
Emma continues her exhaustive search for evidence that will prove Mary Margaret's innocence in the murder of David's wife, Kathryn. Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was and before evil blackened her soul, Regina must choose between betraying her mother, Cora, and marrying for true love, or betrothing royalty and living a regal - but loveless - life; and the event that caused the Evil Queen to hate Snow White is revealed.[1]
Regina is in her office in Storybrooke, when Mr. Gold comes to visit. He asks for her assistance in having the charges of assault, on Moe French, dropped. In return, he offers his help with Regina's problem with Mary Margaret and David Nolan. He suggests that if something was to happen to Kathryn, Mary Margaret would take the blame. He further tells Regina that she could leave a key in Mary Margaret's cell after she is arrested, as bad things happen to those who leave Storybrooke.
In the Enchanted Forest, the Evil Queen is riding her horse while her father Henry watches joyfully, cheering her on. Her mother Cora however, criticizes her "unladylike" performance, decries that she is getting too old not to be married, and suggests that she use a saddle. Henry tries to defend Regina with no luck. Daniel Colter offers her a saddle, but Regina snaps back, saying she is done riding for the day. She questions Cora's intentions, but her mother stops her from walking away by using magic to levitate her and choke her. Regina dislikes the use of magic by her mother, and promises to be good before she runs off. She meets Daniel in the stable where she apologizes for snapping at him when her parents were watching, and the two kiss.
In Storybrooke, Emma Swan is leaving Granny's Diner, and David wants to ask about Mary Margaret. He tries to explain why he had questioned her innocence. He asks to see Mary Margaret, but Emma says that she does not want to see him. At the sheriff's station, Mary Margaret is asleep, but wakes suddenly to find Regina there. Mary Margaret questions why no one will believe her, and Regina lists the evidence against her, telling her to confess and avoid a trial. Mary Margaret asks Regina why she hates her so much.
In the Enchanted Forest, Daniel and Regina meet; he wants to go riding, but she has to leave for tea. Daniel is confused as to why she is afraid to tell her mother of their relationship. She tells him that Cora wants her to be more ladylike and a social-climber, despite being the daughter of a miller herself; Regina also adds that Cora's magic is powerful and dangerous, but Daniel says that true love is the most powerful magic of all before kissing her. Suddenly, they hear a scream. A little girl holds on tightly as her horse runs out of control, and Regina goes after her on her own horse. She successfully rescues the girl, who thanks Regina for saving her life. The girl introduces herself as Snow White, and the two hug. Regina advises her to get over her fear by getting back on the horse, as soon as possible.
In Storybrooke, Emma and Mr. Gold discuss having Mary Margaret talk to the D.A. about the case. He says that the skeleton key is not sufficient proof of Regina being complicit. Mr. Gold says that her personality can help get the charges dropped, if she meets with the District Attorney. Sidney Glass drops off some flowers and says that he cannot find anything connecting Regina to the case: no damaging phone records nor evidence that she owed a hunting knife, but that he will keep looking. Mary Margaret agrees to being interviewed by the District Attorney, Albert Spencer, just as he arrives.
In the interview room, the D.A. talks about the case against her. He asks about the incident in the school when Kathryn slapped her, and he asks if she wanted Kathryn gone, since Kathryn was keeping her and David apart. Despite answering, "No," several times and Mr. Gold saying that she was done talking, Albert keeps pressing on. Mary Margaret snaps that she did want Kathryn gone, but is then horrified at having said that. Emma and Regina watch the interview outside, and Regina smiles at her outburst.
In the Enchanted Forest, Regina is in her dining room when Cora comes in and, using magic, gives her a gorgeous dress to wear. She explains that the king is coming, because it was his daughter who Regina rescued. King Leopold arrives to thank Regina for saving his daughter. He explains that Snow White lost her mother years ago, and that he has been looking for a wife worthy of Snow White ever since. He proposes to Regina, which Cora accepts for her. Regina runs into the stable to meet with Daniel. She explains what has happened with the king and says that they should run, because she only cares about him, and she would rather be poor with him than Queen without him. Daniel then slips a ring on her finger, much to Regina's excitement, and the two kiss. Snow White stumbles upon the couple and runs off with Regina chasing after her.
Regina and Snow White talk about why Regina was kissing Daniel. She explains that she does not love Snow White's father, and Snow White questions this as she had wanted Regina to be her mother. Regina tells her that true love is the most power magic of all and that it creates happiness. Snow agrees that Regina should marry Daniel. Regina says Cora will stand in her way, and asks Snow White to keep their love a secret, which Snow White agrees to do.
In Storybrooke, Emma is reading Henry's storybook when August Booth shows up. She questions her super power of good instincts. August says that his perspective changes as he writes and starts his book over once it does. He tells her to examine what she knows now that she did not in the beginning of the investigation, and, knowing those things, how she would she have done things differently. Emma decides to go back to the crime scene with August, where Ruby found the heart. When they arrive as the Toll Bridge, the sign now has an "R" written in, changing it to Troll. August has some trouble walking, due to shin splints, but insists it is nothing. Emma looks into the hole Ruby dug up and finds a shard from a shovel. Emma realizes that if she can find out who owns that shovel, they can clear Mary Margaret. August asks if she knows whose shovel it belongs to, and Emma responds with a knowing smile. August and Emma go to Regina's house where Henry has left them a key to get in. While Regina is in the shower, Henry signals her on his walkie-talkie that the coast is clear. In the shed, Emma finds the shovel with the complimentary broken piece, and she and August smile.
In the Enchanted Forest, Cora and Snow White talk about the wedding, and being a flower girl. Cora mentions how close Snow White and Regina have become. Cora asks Snow White why Regina has pulled away from her and says she would do anything to make her happy. Cora plays on how terrible it is to lose a mother as Snow White herself knows. Snow White tells Cora not to make Regina marry the king, as it would drive Cora and Regina apart. Snow tells Cora that Regina loves someone else, thinking it will help. Cora insists that nothing will take her daughter away from her and says that Snow must tell her everything.
Back in Storybrooke, Emma shows up at Regina's and shows her a warrant to look in her garage. She tells Regina about the broken shovel fragment and that and anonymous caller said that Regina was there digging. Emma looks in the garage but finds a different, and now intact, shovel. Emma says that Regina had been warned and that Mary Margaret is innocent. A furious Regina says that Mary Margaret is a liar and murderer, and that she will pay for what she has done; she has destroyed the last life she ever will destroy.
Emma goes to see August and accuses him of involvement in warning Regina about the shovel. She questions whether or not he is lying. He says that he is not, but Emma walks away unconvinced. Regina visits Mary Margaret and taunts her about her having to suffer. Mary Margaret tries to apologize for whatever it was that she did that Regina blames her for, but Regina refuses to accept her apology. She admits that she knows Mary Margaret did not kill Kathryn, but that she still deserves this anyway.
In the Enchanted Forest, Regina and Daniel try to run away, but Cora stops them. She laughs and says Regina's life is hers because of the deals she had to make to get them out of poverty. Regina says that Daniel makes her happy, and Cora seems to understand. She says that a parent always does what is best for their children, then she rips out Daniel's heart and crushes it. Cora tells a distraught Regina that this is her happy ending and tells her that love is a weakness, as it fades. However, giving up love gives one true power, Cora has saved her, and that she will be queen.
Regina is fitted for her wedding gown, and Snow White comes in to says how beautiful she will be when she marries Daniel. Snow tells her about the talk she had with Cora. Regina is confused as to why Snow White told her despite Regina asking her not to, and Snow White says that she did not want Regina to lose her mother, like Snow White lost hers. Regina is momentarily devastated, but composes herself. When she turns away from Snow White, her pink lips momentarily turn crimson red, then fade back when she faces Snow White. She says that she is not mad and that she was not in love with Daniel, it was infatuation. She tells Snow White that she will marry Snow's father, and she is happy to be her stepmother. The two of them hug. Cora shows up and tells Regina that she is proud of her. Regina realizes that Cora set up her rescue of Snow White and growls that she should have let Snow White die instead.
In Storybrooke, Regina holds the ring Daniel gave her and says, "We've got her." Mary Margaret is being taken away by police, and Emma questions Mr. Gold's assistance. Mr. Gold insists that Regina hasn't won yet, and there is still time for him to work some magic. In a fit of anger, Emma throws the vase of flowers from Sidney at the wall and finds an audio chip hidden. Emma approaches August, apologizing for doubting him and shows him the bug. They hear a scream and run toward it. They find Ruby, who says that "she" is in the alley. Emma runs to the alley and finds Kathryn lying on the ground, alive.
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"I'm Your Friend Too" (Scene 28-29)
David Nolan is sitting alone at Granny's when Regina Mills comes in. She sits down next to him and he tells her that he is wanted to testify against Mary Margaret Blanchard for the murder of Kathryn. David blames himself for what happened to Kathryn, but Regina reminds him that the car crash didn't kill her a person did (implying Mary Margaret). He wonders why Regina doesn't hate him, she claims that she is his friend, and that she is there for him. She places her hand on top of his and says that she is here for him at anytime. He leaves and Regina thanks Sidney for letting her know David was there.
Mary Margaret is fixing up her bed in her cell when Emma Swan enters. Emma tells her that Regina was one step ahead and the shovel was missing. Mary Margaret gets angry at her knowing that she could have run, but stayed because she trusted that Emma would be able to help her. Mary Margaret screams at Emma telling her to leave. She hears footsteps and thinks it's Emma but its Regina much to her surprise.
Guest Starring
Production Notes
- The title card features a young woman (either Snow White or Queen Regina) riding a horse.
- The title of this episode was leaked via casting calls on January 26, 2012.[4]
- During the filming of the opening scene with Regina and Mr. Gold, Robert Carlyle was hesitant about throwing the apple at Lana Parrilla because he was afraid that someone would get hurt, but Lana Parrilla pointed out that her father was a professional baseball player, and assured him that she could catch it.[3]
- Bailee Madison wore green contact lenses for the role as young Snow White, since her eyes are naturally brown.[3]
- During the filming of this episode, Bailee Madison had a loose tooth which had to be glued back into in her mouth.[5]
- The computer-generated imagery model created for the interior of Royal Manor is recycled for the digital set of Snow White's Summer Palace in "The New Neverland". For example, the archways[6] and some of the windows,[7] even the flowers on the window sill,[8] have a very similar design.
- Regina grabbing Mary Margaret's face through the cell bars, was Lana Parilla's idea.[9]
- During the shooting of the scene where Cora kills Daniel, when Lana Parilla screamed "no", Jerry the horse, who plays Rocinante, would constantly make sounds and kick the door in his stall, and had to be walked out.[3]
Event Chronology
- The Enchanted Forest events of this episode occur several years after "Sisters", two years after "The Queen Is Dead",[10] and before "We Are Both". (For more details, see the Enchanted Forest timeline)
- The Storybrooke events of this episode take place after "Hat Trick" and before "The Return". The events occur one week after those of "Skin Deep". (For more details, see the Land Without Magic timeline)
Episode Connections
- In the second season, Cora's role becomes that of a main antagonist.
- The initial meeting and eventual marriage between Cora and Henry is revealed in "The Miller's Daughter".
- Daniel wants to take Regina to Firefly Hill, which is where Grumpy meets up with Nova in "Dreamy".
- How Regina was set up by Cora to rescue Snow White and attract the attention of King Leopold is shown in a flashback in "The Queen Is Dead".
- The manner in which Queen Eva died is explored in "The Queen Is Dead".
- The revelation of how Cora learned to rip out hearts is shown in "The Miller's Daughter".
- The origin of Cora's catchphrase, "Love is weakness" is revealed in "The Miller's Daughter".
- Young Snow White wears a blue hairband as in Disney's 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
- This episode contains a number of other references to Disney works. See the list of Disney references for more.
Fairytales and Folklore
- This episode features Snow White, the King and the Evil Queen from Snow White fairytale as well as the miller's daughter from the Rumpelstiltskin fairytale.
- Snow White calls Regina "the fairiest of them all", which is a line derived from the Snow White fairytale.
Popular Culture
Props Notes
- An excerpt from the fairytale of "The Golden Bird" can be seen next to an illustration of the Evil Queen in Henry's storybook.[12]
- On the cover of the Storybrooke Daily Mirror, the picture credit for a photo of a Storybrooke Elementary girl says Neil Westlake;[13] a graphic designer and production staff member on the show.
- Neil Westlake is also listed as a complainant in a police report in "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter".[14]
- He is also listed as one of the reviewers on the book blurb for Isaac's novel "Heroes and Villains" in "Operation Mongoose Part 1".[15]
- Neal Westlake is also the name of the author of the book Robin Hood: Myth & Legend in "Only You".[16]
Set Dressing
- Henry has an amethyst on his bookshelf.[11] Amethysts are believed to help people who suffer from a faulty memory.[17]
- The rocks Ingrid uses to steal and return people's memories in "Smash the Mirror" and "Shattered Sight" are also amethysts.
- Henry's room is filled with cut-outs of fairytale illustrations. Among the illustrations seen in this episode are:
- A scetch[11] (circa 1856) by the nineteenth century French artist Gustave Doré, depicting a shipwreck scene from the ballet "Le Corsaire".
- "At this the whole pack rose up into the air and came flying down upon her"[11] (1907) by the famous English book illustrator Arthur Rackham, based on the playing cards scene from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. (The lower half of the pic can be glimpsed on the upper right hand corner of the door when Regina opens it.)
- "A world of disorderly notions, picked out of his books, crowded into his imagination",[18] an 1863 engraving by Doré, depicting a scene from the famous novel Don Quixote, in which the titular character goes mad from his reading of books of chivalry.
- An illustration[18] of Dante being lost in Canto 1 from the epic fourteenth century poem Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. The image is from an 1862 edition of Dante's Inferno, the first part of the poem.
- "Little Miss Muffet"[18] by Arthur Rackham, from the nursery rhyme of the same name.
- An engraving[19] by Doré, from Les Contes de Perrault, an 1867 edition of the seventeenth century French author Charles Perrault's fairy tales. It depicts a scene from the "Cinderella", where the prince lets the titular character try on the glass slipper.
- The stained glass-window in the corridor at the inn,[20] is the same as the stained glass window outside the entrance to Mary Margaret's apartment in "The Return".[21] It can also be seen on the entrance to The Rabbit Hole".[22]
Costume Notes
- The design of the black jacket that Emma is wearing, was based on one of Jennifer Morrison's own jackets.[3]
- The clasps on Cora's coat has hearts on them.[23]
- In the stables, Regina's hands are touching the sides of Daniel's face and he pulls them down. As the camera pans for a close-up of her face when Daniel says, "Then if I am to marry you", her hands are once again back on his face. Then, the camera angle changes to show a side view of both of them with Regina's hands held by Daniel again.
- At the dock, Emma reads the latest edition of the Daily Mirror with an article detailing Mary Margaret's involvement in Kathryn's disappearance. Kathryn's name is misspelled "Katherine" in the article.[13]
- As Emma runs through the alleyway to investigate, the back camera view shows she is wearing bright red gloves. When the camera angle switches to the front after Emma reaches past the alley, her gloves are gone.
Filming Locations
- The scene at the hill with Regina and Daniel was filmed in Aldergrove, British Columbia.[3]
International Titles
|International Titles
|"The Stable Boy"
|"Butterfly Effect"
|"A lovászfiú"
|"The Stable Boy"
|"Lo stalliere"
|"The Stable Boy"
|"O Homem do Estábulo"
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CinéArts Q & A with Writer/Director Ben Lewin of 'The Sessions'
November 6, 2012
'The Sessions' promises to be one of the big contenders for
acting awards in 2013. Featuring a breakout performance by John
Hawkes as well as dynamic support from Helen Hunt and William H.
Macy, this work of writer/director Ben Lewin is heartfelt, funny
and inspiring. CinéArts' Frank Gonzales recently had the chance to
talk to Lewin in a roundtable discussion about this very personal
project, as he himself has struggled with the lifelong effects of
polio. And like the film he directs, Lewin pulls no punches and
makes no concessions to any debilitations he may suffer, or to any
of the obstacles in bringing this story to the screen.
Frank Gonzales/CinéArts: How did you come across this material to create THE SESSIONS and tell the story of Mark O'Brien?
Ben Lewin: Well, I think it arose from an act of desperation on the part of my agent, who suggested, after some years of unemployment on my part, that I should write a sitcom about myself. I started working on a project called The Gimp, which really relied in turn on kind of a sense of political incorrectness and tastelessness. It was about a guy who traded the use of his handicap for sex.
I was just surfing the net looking for inappropriate material and I accidently stumbled across Mark O'Brien's article: On Seeing A Sex Surrogate. It really was total serendipity, and I think that by the time I finished his article, honestly, it was one of the only burning bush experiences I've had in my life! I felt this was my next project. That's the long and short of it. The best things seem to happen totally by accident, certainly to me.
CA: How did you line up the whole project once you had this burning bush experience? How did you move forward from there?
BL: I spent about two years writing the script with the crucial help and collaboration of Susan Fernbach, who was Mark O'Brien's girlfriend in the years before he died, and the real surrogate, Cheryl Cohen Greene, who shared with me in great detail her side of the story. Really, as a result of that, it became above all, a relationship movie, a journey of two people.
Then we had the burden of raising the money ourselves. We financed the movie entirely privately from friends and family, just kind of passing around the hat. Due to the subject matter it seemed pointless to send it to the usual suspects and hope for money. On the other hand, we had tremendous freedom because we had no one to answer to, which I can highly recommend.
For more of the Q&A, click here.
'The Sessions' opens at CineArts Theatres in November 2012. It's rated R for strong sexuality including graphic nudity and frank dialogue. For showtimes, and tickets, click here.
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The 2005 Westward Journey Nickel Series™ Designs
In commemoration of the bicentennials of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition, the President enacted Public Law 108-15 to modify the Jefferson 5-cent coin (nickel) to reflect images evocative of the historic expedition into the Louisiana Territory. The United States Mint began the Westward Journey Nickel Series™ in 2004 with the release of the Peace Medal and Keelboat nickels. In 2005, a contemporary image of President Jefferson will appear on the nickel, along with two new reverse designs that recognize the American Indians and wildlife encountered by the Lewis and Clark expedition and the progress and culmination of the journey. Depictions of Monticello and Thomas Jefferson will return to the nickel in 2006.
2005 Obverse Design: "President Jefferson with Handwritten Liberty"
The obverse design for the 2005 nickels will bear, for the first time in 67 years, a new likeness of America's third president, Thomas Jefferson. The "Liberty" inscription on the coin is based upon Jefferson's own handwriting. The design is based on the marble bust of Jefferson by the French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon, completed in 1789. The design was made age-appropriate to his presidency by utilizing later paintings by Gilbert Stuart and Rembrandt Peale. The new obverse image of President Jefferson replaces the image of President Jefferson that had been on the nickel since 1938.
The design was created by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program artist, Joe Fitzgerald, of Silver Spring, Maryland. United States Mint sculptor-engraver Don Everhart sculpted the design.
2005 Spring Reverse Design: "American Bison"
The first of two new reverses on the 2005-dated nickel will feature the American bison, recognizing the American Indians and wildlife encountered by the Lewis and Clark expedition. Expedition journals described the buffalo, and it was an animal of great significance to many American Indian cultures.
The design was created by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program artist, Jamie Franki, of Concord, North Carolina. United States Mint sculptor-engraver Norman E. Nemeth sculpted the design. The image of a buffalo adorned the reverse of the nickel from 1913-1938.
2005 Summer/Fall Reverse Design: "Ocean in view! O! The joy!"
In late 2005, the nickel will feature a scene of the Pacific Ocean and an inscription reflecting an excited entry in the journal of Captain William Clark on November 7, 1805. The design – a design based on a photograph by Andrew E. Cier of Astoria, Oregon – visually depicts the expedition's exultation on believing they had finally reached the Pacific Ocean after so many months of arduous travel. View Mr. Cier's photograph here.
The design was created by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program artist, Joe Fitzgerald, of Silver Spring, Maryland, and was sculpted by United States Mint sculptor/engraver Donna Weaver.


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Drunk Volusia woman kicked mom, punched child
Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 9:26 a.m.
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DELAND - A central Florida woman faces multiple charges after kicking her 66-year-old mother and punching an 8-year-old who tried to defend her.
Volusia County Sheriff's deputies say that later on Sunday 41-year-old Rebecca Jenks later hit an inmate wearing handcuffs at the jail. She's charged with battery, child abuse, battery on a person detained in jail and driving with a license that's been revoked.
Deputies say Jenks was heavily intoxicated Sunday. The Daytona Beach News-Journal (http://bit.ly/TSrhBQ ) reports the mother tried to calm her down but started kicking her. When the child tried to defend the older woman, Jenks pushed her and punched her in the back of the neck.
Once deputies managed to get her into a holding cell, she slipped out of handcuffs and slapped an inmate.
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- Apr 16:
- San Jose Sharks-Los Angeles Kings lineups
- Purdy: Kings' depth could hurt San Jose Sharks
- Sharks' Marty Havlat, Jason Demers healthy for this playoff run
- San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings not the friendliest rivalry
- Sharks coach Todd McLellan still won't tip hand on starting goalie
- Sharks' Raffi Torres practices again, could play in playoff opener
A look at the Sharks' first-round Western Conference playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings:
It's not a coincidence that the home team has won 22 of the past 24 games in this rivalry, including all seven in last year's Western Conference semifinals. There's a reason: Matchups matter. Having home-ice advantage gives Sharks coach Todd McLellan the last change, which could mean having the Logan Couture line and defensemen Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Jason Demers against the Anze Kopitar line. Joe Thornton's line and Justin Braun and Brad Stuart will likely defend Jeff Carter's line. The Kings had the same record on the road (23-14-4) as they did at home, but only one team, Boston, had more wins at home (31) this season than the Sharks (29). If the series goes to a Game 7, the Sharks like the fact they will drive to it, not fly. Edge: Sharks.
Everybody knows the big ones -- Raffi Torres' hit on Kings forward Jarret Stoll in Game 1 a year ago, Los Angeles captain Dustin Brown's knee-on-knee hit that cost rookie Tomas Hertl 45 games this season and a trip to the Olympics representing the Czech Republic. But a look at the stat sheet shows the Kings were also the NHL's most physical team as defined by a league-leading 2,609 hits. Yes, it's a subjective stat, but that's 977 more than the Sharks -- 25th in the NHL -- were credited with. Brown leads Los Angeles with 246 hits, while Tommy Wingels leads the Sharks with 218. That's not much of a gap over 82 games, but the margin widens right after that. Robyn Regehr is second on the Kings with 211 hits, and Brent Burns is second on the Sharks with 145. On the other hand, no team seems to get the Sharks into a hitting mood like Los Angeles, as San Jose's franchise-record 52 hits in a 2-1 win on April 3 will attest. Edge: Kings.
Both teams probably wanted the option of declining a penalty at some point, as neither had a particularly effective power play. The Sharks finished 20th in the NHL with a 17.2 percent success rate, and the Kings were 27th at 15.1 percent. With higher-than-average power play opportunities -- San Jose had 291, tied for second in the NHL, while Los Angeles was fifth with 284 -- it only draws attention to the squandered chances. Joe Pavelski with 16 and Patrick Marleau with 11 accounted for more than half of Sam Jose's 50 power-play goals. Kopitar led the Kings with 10 of Los Angeles's 43 power-play goals. Edge: Sharks.
The Sharks and Kings did a better job of preventing power-play goals than scoring them. San Jose was short-handed fewer times than any team in the NHL at 219, then killed off 84.9 percent of those, a better rate than 24 other teams. Five spots below the Sharks sat Los Angeles, with an 83.1 percent success rate for the 296 times they were short-handed -- third most in the NHL and more than one might expect for a team that finished in the middle of the pack averaging 10.7 penalty minutes per game. One distinction between the teams: the Sharks were more disciplined on the road (97 times short-handed) than at home (122 times); the reverse was true for Los Angeles as the Kings put themselves a man down more often on the road (156 times) than at home (140 times). Edge: Sharks.
Both teams love to have the puck on their sticks, and both teams are among the top three in the NHL when it comes to that initial battle for the puck. Each won 52.8 percent of their draws all season, tying for second-best in the NHL behind only the Nashville Predators. Cheating, of course, is a big part of winning faceoffs in the NHL, so the linesmen might need to be more diligent than usual. Matchups? If Couture is going head-to-head with Kopitar, the King has a 53.6 percent to 50.2 percent edge. Thornton and Carter? The Shark comes out ahead 56.1 percent to 52.2 percent. The third line? Stoll is a team-best 54.7 percent for Los Angeles; if the Sharks go with Pavelski, he has the edge with 56.0 percent; if it's James Sheppard, that figure drops to 45.1 percent and the Kings have the advantage. If the fourth line ends up being Andrew Desjardins vs. Mike Richards of the Kings, Desjardins has a 55 percent to 53.9 percent advantage. Edge: Even.


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SANTA CLARA -- Gonzaga was one shot better than Santa Clara on Wednesday night.
Forward Sam Dower's 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left was the difference, lifting the resourceful Zags to a 54-52 victory before an announced crowd of 4,721 at the Leavey Center.
Dower's basket from the top of the key capped a wayward final possession for the Bulldogs, who defeated Santa Clara for the seventh consecutive time.
"I can't say it was a lucky shot because Sam has hit those before," SCU coach Kerry Keating said. "But it wasn't the shot they were trying to get."
The Broncos trailed by 10 points with five minutes remaining, but guards Brandon Clark and Evan Roquemore led a frenetic rally down the stretch.
SCU took the lead with 28.6 seconds left on Clark's short floater. After Dower drained the 3-pointer, the Broncos called timeout.
Guard Jared Brownridge's 40-footer at the buzzer -- he had a clean look from the right side -- was short.
"We were fortunate to be in that position," Keating said. "We showed a lot of composure, maybe grew up a little bit."
Gary Bell Jr. led Gonzaga with 15 points, all but two coming in the second half. Dower scored 13 points.
Roquemore (15 points) was the only SCU player to shoot better than 50 percent from the field. Clark, the team's leading scorer, made just 5 of 16 shots and finished with 12 points.
It was the fifth victory in a row for the Zags (19-3, 9-1 West Coast Conference), who have a one-game lead in the loss column over Saint Mary's.
The Broncos (10-13, 3-7) have lost five in a row overall and are effectively tied with Pacific and Loyola Marymount in a last-place logjam in the WCC.
"I feel like we're getting better, and that's the focus of our team right now," Keating said. "We've put ourselves in position to be a middling team."
SCU appeared to take control early in the second half. Jalen Richard buried a 3-pointer from the left wing and Brownridge sliced through the defense for a layup that gave the Broncos a 31-24 advantage.
The Zags called timeout to regroup and became the aggressor when play resumed. By the time Bell hit a 3-pointer from the left wing with 12 minutes left, the momentum had shifted: Gonzaga was on an 11-0 run, and SCU was the team in need of a timeout.
The stoppage helped: Clark scored on consecutive possessions and Roquemore converted a nifty drive to pull SCU within 38-37.
The Zags didn't flinch. Bell hit two more 3-pointers -- on successive possessions, no less -- to extend the lead to 44-37. The margin reached 10 points on Dower's free throws with five minutes remaining.
Roquemore and Clark brought Santa Clara back, combining for the team's final 13 points.
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News 12 at 11 o'clock / Monday, March 26, 2012
AIKEN, S.C. -- Ashley, Jasmear and Keandra are college students.
Some of their biggest worries include being on time for class and passing a test, but what they see as 20-year-olds also worries them.
"We have a lot of underage students that feel like it's their duty to drink," said 20-year-old college student Jasmear Griffin. "I wouldn't say to feel cool but just because everyone does it."
Everyone does it, they say, because everyone can get it.
Ashley Dixon, 20, said it's "easy" to get alcohol.
Keandra Brown agreed.
"It's real easy like if she was 21, she was my roommate, well, 'Hey Ashley, can I have some alcohol?' and she'll say, 'Sure,' you know?" the 20-year-old said.
"Across the board, when you talk about this age group, in general, the biggest problem you are going to see is alcohol consumption," said USCA Police Chief Kevin Liles.
Tyler Hyman is a 20-year-old college student, he said, "We don't come to college to drink and get wasted or anything, we come to college to get a degree and get a job."
However, this isn't just among college campuses, take for instance this weekend's Steeplechase.
"Basically they described it as a huge outdoor party," Hyman said.
That party was cut short for more than a dozen who were ticketed for drinking booze under 21.
A meeting held Monday night was an effort to fight it with the help from law enforcement, counselors and underage kids.
"When people get alcohol in their system, they act up, they do things that they normally don't do when they are sober," Brown said.
Chief Liles said, "Statistics are already there that this age group of young adults have a tendency towards alcohol consumption."
As for the solution, it's as blurry as the line so many kids cross.
Again, this is not something that happens just on this campus; officials on both sides of the river are gearing up to deal with it all as prom, graduations and the Masters get closer.


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His thinly veiled "Tea Party" rhetoric simply continues the illogical arguments we have been inundated with for the last 2 years. He contends that we are going to run out of "the people's" money, that we need to stop "all" the handouts and welfare and that "vote buying" will cause us to go bankrupt or be subjected to "gangs of disadvantaged thugs" taking our houses and cars. I presume he was parroting Murdock and Rush.
For Mr. Huff and the rest of the Obama haters: The President has been re-elected, get over it; we put up with "W" and his crew for 8 years at the cost of 2 unfunded, unwarranted wars, the loss of our right to habeas corpus through the Patriot Act and a national debt that skyrocketed. Put away your hateful slogans and signs and start writing your elected officials and tell them to get back to work by compromising in our best interests.
I agree with Mr. Huff in one respect, however - reversing ignorance is not easy. I suggest he start with his own.
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Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang's '80s-based tale of mystery continues to unfold in this exclusive preview!
Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang talk with CBR about what the future holds for their cast, and the worst Halloween treats they ever received.
DC Comics has started the promotion for the second issue of "Dark Knight III: The Master Race," with new covers by Miller, Risso and Chiang.
Brian K. Vaughan "writes natural-feeling, easily flowing rhythms of speech" and "Cliff Chiang's linework is... very expressive" in "Paper Girls" #1.
Brian K. Vaughan, Cliff Chiang, Jonathan Luna, Sarah Vaughn, Joe Keatinge, and Leila del Duca discuss making unusual concepts feel natural.
Drake, Missy Elliot, Future and Curren$y get the Marvel hip-hop treatment in variant covers for "Black Widow," "Silver Surfer" and more.
The highly anticipated "Paper Girls" #1 from Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang is out next week, and Augie has a spoiler-free review.
Cliff Chiang, Glenn Fabry, Jeff Lemire and David Marquez all contribute covers to Marvel's celebration of Jack Kirby's creatures.
Brian K. Vaughan & Cliff Chiang share exclusive first details, influences and sketches for "Paper Girls," their upcoming Image Comics series.
The "Archie" relaunch continues in September, and CBR has the exclusive first look at new covers by Fiona Staples, Cliff Chiang and more.
Yanick Paquette and Cliff Chiang provide covers for "The Multiversity: Ultra Comics," "Batman/Superman" and "Batman Eternal."
DC Comics imprint Vertigo will release an art book and four prequel comics for "Mad Max: Fury Road" starting this May.
Creators Brian K. Vaughan & Cliff Chiang share details on their upcoming series and turn the tables on CBR's Casey Gilly and her paper girl past.
Image Expo continues, with Brandon Graham, Emma RÃos and more discussing "construction" of their creator-owned worlds.
After a delay, Cullen Bunn & Brian Churilla's "Hellbreak" is slated to debut in March, and here's the first look at Cliff Chiang's variant to #1.
DC Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive first look at upcoming variant covers including "Superman" #37 by Ethan Van Sciver & more.
Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang discuss highlights from their run, including the boldness of Orion, the ferocity of First Born and the Azz-inspired Ares.
Courtesy of DC Comics, here's the first look at a trio of variant covers illustrated by Cliff Chiang, Matteo Scalera and Ben Oliver.
Writers and artists from Dan Jurgens to Greg Capullo discuss DC Comics' upcoming "Futures End" issues and events at Baltimore Comic-Con.
"Wonder Woman" artist Cliff Chiang stopped by the CBR Tiki Room at WonderCon to discuss the critically acclaimed take on the Amazon.
Robert Venditti, Francis Manapul, Cliff Chiang & Bernard Chang gathered at WonderCon 2014 to discuss the biggest upcoming developments to the publisher's New 52 line.
The writers and artists behind âCaptain Marvel,â âWonder Woman,â âBatgirl,â âBuffyâ and âLady Sabreâ discuss creating strong heroines and feminism in comics.
A pair of "Deadly Class" covers, "The Unwritten: Apocalypse," "Wonder Woman" and the retro "Batman '66" are our latest CotW candidates!
This week, we praise a nun with guns, a bearded Hulk, simian superheroes, a giant Strife and a smelly knight!
Cliff Chiang gives a new take on the World's Finest in an exclusive "Batman/Superman" #6 variant.
Brian Buccellato, Paul Levitz, James Tynion IV, Charles Soule, and more came together at New York Comic Con to talk about the New 52 as it enters its third year, as well as announcing new projects.
Brian Azzarello discusses the breakout supervillain from his and Cliff Chiang's "Wonder Woman," Diana's eldest brother First Born, and what's to come following the shocking events of the most recent issue.
Greg McElhatton gives "Wonder Woman" #23 by Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang 4 stars, saying, "the series as a whole has walked to the beat of its own drum, and this is no exception."
DC Comics has released a preview of "Wonder Woman" #23 by Brian Azzarello & Cliff Chiang. While Wonder Woman battles the bloodthirsty First Born, War lets loose his secret army August 21.
Doug Zawisza gives Brian Azzarello & Cliff Chiang's "Wonder Woman" #22 4 stars, saying the creative team continues to add "depth and dimension to the characters surrounding and opposing Wonder Woman."
DC Comics has revealed a closer look at its Vertigo imprint's upcoming publishing slate with seven upcoming titles with full synopses and creative teams, including "Hinterkind," "Dead Boy Detectives" & more.
This week features the unexpected return of "100 Bullets'" Lono, Batwoman versus Killer Croc, a tear-streaked "Revival," the vortex of the First Born and a stealthy Red Skull.
"Wonder Woman" and "Brother Lono" writer Brian Azzarello spoke with CBR about revisiting the popular "100 Bullets" character and the clash of New and Greek gods in DC Comics' New 52.
This week, Snow White readies for war, Wonder Woman gets a show of hands, Gotham gets bloody, Judge Dredd rockets into action and Conan gets naked.
Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang continue to explore Diana's family tree in this exclusive preview of "Wonder Woman" #18, featuring art by Goran Sudzuka and Tony Akins. The issue goes on sale March 20.
This week, Reptil goes all "Lord of the Flies," Alana gets lost in a book, Wonder Woman gets personal with Orion, Moloch gets mystical and Tom Taylor goes to Hades.
DC holds "Spirit Archives" rights for âthe foreseeable futureâ! Jamie Hewlett talks Tank Girl! Cliff Chiang on reintroducing Orion in "Wonder Woman"! Plus interviews with Alison Bechdel, James Sturm, Zoom Rockman and more!
This week, Batwoman and Wonder Woman draw on Pegasus, Sirocca creeps up on Diana, the Shadow knows (how to ride a motorcycle), Captain America stands tall and Daredevil swings past guns, and ammo and ⦠bodies?
Artist Cliff Chiang spoke with CBR about his and Brian Azzarello's first year on "Wonder Woman," the thought process behind his Greek pantheon designs and his take on the Fourth World's Orion.
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Small star-shaped pasta and bright red and yellow peppers transform pasta salad into a festive side dish. Delicioso!
Weekdays on Nick Jr.
Whisk the vinegar and oil in a small bowl. Stir in the cooked pasta and peas.
Trim and cut the peppers into small stars using a 3/4-inch star-shaped cookie cutter.
Toss the peppers into the pasta mixture and season with salt and pepper.
Dora takes the cake. And in this case, she IS the cake!
Get a taste of the tropics with this healthy, fruity drink!
Thanksgiving guests will want to swipe every last piece
Make this a-DORA-ble autumn treat for the apple of your eye!
Kids will go bananas for Boots' yummy baked treat!
Turn breakfast into an adventure when you make Dora pancakes!
Present your pie with your preschooler's favorite explorer!
Dress up sugar cookies in Dora's festive and fruity attire!
Bake up purr-fect cookies for your Halloween fiesta!
Make this a-DORA-ble sandwich for your sweetheart!
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Warm their hearts with Dora's favorite drink!
Kids will get a kick out of making Boots from bread and bologna!
You'll be a star in your preschooler's eyes when you make these stellar yet easy treats!
Bake up Boots with your little kitchen helper!
Share this snack with your little explorers. They're sure to swipe it right off the kitchen table!
Make a cake fit for a princess!
The ice-cold treat is just right for quenching an explorer's thirst.
A homemade holiday tradition with a delicious Dora twist!
Summon a sea filled with sweet starfish covered in icing
Treasure the smiles when you make these cupcakes for your little pirate!
A royal recipe with a sweet surprise!
Ahoy! It's Dora in her pirate gear
Wishing Backpack could join your birthday party? Here's how he can!
Kids of all ages will swipe these cupcakes faster than you know who!
Dora on a cupcake? Delicioso!
Here's a mighty healthy lunch idea--go on, take it for a spin!
Make a sandwich look just like Peppa!
Make a fin-tastic sandwich that looks like your kid's favorite preschool teacher
Your Umi fan will say 'Great Gigabytes' when you make this avocado & cheese sandwich
Here's a peanut butter and jelly fish-shaped sandwich for your little guppy!
Make a mighty cute sandwich for your little Milli fan
Make a super cream cheese sandwich for your hungry Umi fan!
Make this a-DORA-ble sandwich for your sweetheart!
What time is it? It's time for a new twist on classic macaroni and cheese!
Make some-bunny smile with this cute & healthy lunch
Turn a hot dog into a...hot "DOG!"
Kids will get a kick out of making Boots from bread and bologna!
Share this snack with your little explorers. They're sure to swipe it right off the kitchen table!
Ham it up for lunch!
Please your little one with little bites of pizza
Look no further for a simple yet zesty pizza sauce
There's a surprise inside these triangle-shaped pizza snackers
These towers are a surefire way to get those veggies in
Serve up Mediterranean flavors in this pizza on a pita
Serve up some new flavors with this quick and easy recipe
Delivery? No, delicious!
Hooray--it's pizza night!


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- Tea Pouches
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Hai Bei Tu Zhu
Handcrafted in the Anwei province of China, multiple flower blossoms open with an infusion of hot water releasing a blossom from within the center of the tea flower.
Since the tea flowers are crafted by hand, each flower varies, some holding a plum blossom, others a tea plant blossom, and others a chrysanthemum blossom.
These tea flowers are full-bodied and create a spectacle of color in the tea glass or cup.
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1) Heat filtered or bottled water to 170F-180F or in the alternative heat to a boil and let sit for 1-2 minutes. 2) While the water is heating pour hot water into your teapot and cups, let sit and then drain completely. A warm teapot will maintain the requisite temperature for superior tasting tea.
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News 12 First at Five / Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Deputies on the scene of a fatal hit-and-run on Mike Padgett Highway Wednesday morning. (WRDW-TV)
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- Deputies are searching this afternoon for a man accused of hitting and killing 42-year-old Dennis Skillman while he was riding his bicycle to work early Wednesday morning.
We spoke with Skillman's family and friends, who are having a hard time understanding who would do this.
His best friend Joey tells us, "He wore his bright green vest every day. He had lights on his bicycle, and if they went bad, he went and bought new ones."
But all of that safety equipment didn't matter when someone veered off of Mike Padgett Highway, hitting and killing Skillman.
"He used to live with me, and I would take him to work , and he'd argue with me about it. Say I want to ride my bicycle, bring the bike with us so I can ride it back home," Joey said.
Skillman rode his bike 16 miles to and from work every day, biking from his home in Hephzibah to his job at Precision Tune Auto Center on Gordon Highway.
"He wasn't a complainer. When he got home, he was happy to be home, when he got to work, he was happy to be at work," Joey said.
You can see skid marks on the highway where deputies say a red and white Dodge pickup swerved off the road, hit Skillman, then sped away.
"Hopefully they'll find out what happened and bring some justice to his family because his girlfriend's really hurting right now," Joey said.
Skillman's girlfriend of four years was too upset to go on camera, but she says she hopes they catch whoever is responsible.
"If you left the scene, you obviously know you did something wrong," Joey said.
Friends and family say it's hard to come to grips with the accident, since Skillman was doing everything he was supposed to by wearing a reflective vest and riding off the road.
"It's hard to say, 'Follow all the rules and nothing will happen,' because he was," Joey said.
Deputies are still searching for the vehicle involved in this hit-and-run. They say it is a white over red white Dodge Ram pickup truck , possibly a 2003 to 2005 year model.
The vehicle should have front passenger side damage and the passenger side mirror should be missing.
It was last seen traveling north on Mike Padgett Highway. If you have seen this vehicle, you are asked to call the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.
Initial report:
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- The cyclist who was hit and killed on Mike Padgett Highway Wednesday morning has been identified.
Dennis John Skillman, 42, died from injuries received during the accident and was pronounced dead at the scene near Tobacco Road.
Investigators say Skillman was riding his bicycle to work and was wearing a reflective vest when he was hit from behind around 6:30 a.m.
Skillman's body was taken to the GBI Augusta Lab for an autopsy.
Deputies are now looking for a red and white Dodge Ram pickup, possibly made between 2003 and 2005. The truck has damage to to the front passenger side and the passenger side mirror is missing. The truck was last seen on Mike Padgett Highway.
If you have any information, call the Richmond County Sheriff's office at (706) 821-1080.


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Duck Brand Glow-in-the-Dark Gaffer Tape Sheets are packaged as 8-1/2 inch x 10 inch display cards (material area is approximately 4-1/4 inch x 10 inch) and which come on an easy to peel release liner. They are great for craft projects and can be easily cut for decorative and scrapbooking purposes. Also can be used on objects like a mailbox to help numbers and/or names to be seen at night. The product is photoluminescent after the tape is activated by an artificial or natural light source.
Duck Glow in the Dark Sheets in their uncharged state have a natural color and when glowing they have a luminescent lime green color. The sheets are typically fully charged within 30 minutes after exposure to either artificial or natural light and glow brightest the first 15 to 30 minutes after activation has ceased, but will remain clearly visible in a totally dark room to the night-adjusted eye for hours (to the night-adjusted eye it is visible, but it would not compare it brightness to say a standard flashlight).


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New Building
Jun 12/13
The Department of Mathematics will soon be located in the Global Innovation Exchange (GIE) building, which is now in the early stages of construction. The official groundbreaking for this $103-million project on University Avenue took place on May 17, 2013. As the future home of Lauriers School of Business and Economics as well as the Department of Mathematics, the GIE received a $72.6-million investment from the Ontario government in 2011. The building is expected to be complete in Spring 2015.
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An open house will be held between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. today (Saturday, Sept. 28) at Twain's Uncle John Quarles' site located north of Florida, Mo., just off highway 107 southwest of Monroe City.
Archaeologists have been "digging" in the dirt at this historic farmstead off and on over the past seven years trying to find artifacts which would prove the existence of the structures that were found when mapping the site back in 1981. No one in the area at that time knew there was a house site at the location of the dig. The location of the house was found with wires in hand. The main house has been excavated and the south half of the large dog-trot log house described by Mark Twain has been reconstructed.
Many local people and those from as far away as Chicago, Kansas City, and Texas have worked on the site. Two film crews have filmed documentaries on the site. It is visited each summer by students from universities. A book has been published which contains may pictures about this site and other sites in the area. The book will be available at the open house. As a bonus those who have volunteered two or more days for the digs will receive this book free.
Saturday will be the last day this year that visitors can see volunteer archaeologists excavating the area adjacent to the main dog-trot log house. Artifacts from the past digs will be on display.
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Is there any place where the javascript api can be downloaded as a PDF formatted file?
I'm considering moving from IMService's VectorCAD/CAM which is a Windows program to QCAD for my Mac. One of the issues preventing me from moving are the lack of some of the functions that make generating G-Code easier.
I'd like to see how difficult it would be to write some functions that would create a tool-path from a selected object. For example, if I wanted to cut a 1 inch square from a piece of sheet using a 0.125 inch end mill, I'd have to draw a line on each edge of the square offset by 0.0625 (radius of end mill to be used) Then, I'd want to connect each of those lines by an arc of radius 0.0625 whose center is the corner of the 1 inch square. That object, consisting of four lines and four arcs is the tool path which I'd want to convert to G-Code.
Has anyone working using QCAD written scripts that provide that functionality? Also, If that square was to be cut from 0.25 inch thick material using my Sherline mill, I'd probably want to make several shallow cuts around the object, and then complete it with a finishing cut the complete 0.25 inch. Again, this might be accomplished with a script that could be customized to each object. Has anyone written any scripts to provide that functionality?
Thanks for your comments,
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A Memorial Service will be held on, Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 11 a.m. at the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery for Avis A. Onyett, of Gridley, California. Avis passed away on December 25, 2012, in Marysville, California.
She was born June 23, 1945, in Fairland, Oklahoma to Lawrence E. and Avanell Mathis.
Avis was a long time resident of Gridley, having worked as a Dental Assistant and hairdresser for many years. She volunteered for the American Cancer Society. She loved people and always helped where needed. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and crafts. Her greatest joy was her family. Avis was also a member of the Beta Sigma Pi.
Avis was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Dick Onyett.
She is survived by two sons: Brandon Onyett, of Sutter, California, Andrew (Lori) Onyett, of Fair Oaks, California; one sister, Patti Strang, of Oklahoma; and grandchildren: Jordan, Connor, Colton, Brooke, and Maddison.
Pastor Rick Cunningham will officiate the Memorial Service.
Family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society or Stanford Liver Transplant program.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gridley-Block Funeral Chapel.
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Tottenham Hotspur Message Board
not_blonde_really not_blonde_really Sep 2, 2013 19:38 Flag
I miss Deadline Day
What's happened in the last 28 hours?! It all looked so promising...
We haven't had a good deadline day in ages, now yesterday rolls around and it's the worst quality football - both teams - in a London derby for years, not to mention a disappointing result (one goal totally made by our own mistakes), and now the gooners are having an exciting deadline day and our biggest news is Capoue's injury is 'only' likely to keep him out for 4 weeks!
I miss the days of the van der Vaart's, the Robbie return (for excitement more than impact), even Louis Saha. I know we were all keen to get more consistency in the team, but this wasn't really what I had in mind...Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
not_blonde_really not_blonde_really Sep 2, 2013 19:53 Flag
Also, did Arsenal just want to break our transfer record with Ozil??
I would like to remind you all of his quote from about 3 days ago about Bale...
"The prices today are just linked with the financial power and the desire of the buyer. But it is impossible to #$%$ a market where you can say 'this is the normal price for this player because that is his quality'. That has gone completely because in transfers you go from zero to £10million and afterwards from £30million to £80million but that is not linked with the quality of the players, just the financial power of the buyer. For me, there are very few players who you can justify paying over £50million for."
Well, now Levy's taken the day off I've got to get my kicks somewhere...
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FABONGRASS FABONGRASS Sep 3, 2013 05:55 Flag
Now now NBR don't be greedy, you have seen Spurs spend £100m or so this window (i'd rather have Ozil though!).
As for Arsenal and Ozil and the fee, let's face it, Ozil is one of the very best players in world football, described by Mourinho as 'the best no.10 in the world'. By signing Ozil Arsenal have topped any fee ever paid by ManIOU, the biggest club in England, made Ozil the highest ever fee for a German player and have paid the third highest fee ever by a Prem club (behind the Torres to Chelsea and Tevez to City deals).
Is Ozil worth it?
Check his assist rate (it's OBSCENE!).
Licking my Fab lips at the thought of Ozil, Cazorla, Wilshere and Arteta supplying Giroud and Walcott and Podolski.
And to think, with the new Arsenal revenues giving the club around £70m PER YEAR to spend on players, it really is only just beginning for the better side of north London!


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Summit County's four food banks have seen an increase in the number of people needing assistance this year. As a result, pantry supplies are dwindling."We served more people in November than we ever served in the history of the Father Dyer food pantry," Irene Moyer, the church-based pantry's coordinator stated in an email. In 2011, the pantry served an average of 305 people per month. In 2012, that number has increased to 438 people per month. Father Dyer Church also sponsors a free community dinner every Sunday and the numbers have risen there as well. The week before Thanksgiving, for example, saw around 200 people attending one dinner. Attendance has hovered around 100 for the past few weeks. Moyer says that 60-80 diners can be seated and served at once, meaning any overflow have to wait to eat until space becomes available.Though no one needing food has been turned away, the pantries have had to stretch their supplies and get creative in order to meet the need."You plan for a certain amount, and all of a sudden they keep coming," Moyer said.The Dillon Community Church food bank has also seen its demand increase."We're up over 25 percent from last year, and that doesn't include our November or December numbers. It's substantial," said Jude Mitchell, administrator at Dillon Community Church.Mitchell said that November and December are peak times in terms of need within the county. Another increase occurs in the early spring around March and April. While families do take advantage of the food banks and community dinners, organizers say the majority of clients tend to be single people, often seasonal workers. If hours are short and part-time jobs are unavailable, then it may become a struggle for them to afford both rent and food. This is where the food banks come in."I really don't feel I have very many that come every week because they're destitute," said Moyer. "It's mostly that people can't get part-time, or they can only get part-time. They don't have the normal money coming in."
The Family & Intercultural Resource Center's food bank typically buys around 2,000 pounds of food per month from the Food Bank of the Rockies, where it can buy at a discount. Anita Overmeyer, developmental director at FIRC, said that number has recently been closer to 3,000."It's been difficult to keep the food bank stocked lately," she said. "The shelves are clearing really quickly. It's astounding."In addition to food, the FIRC pantry provides toiletry staples such as diapers, shampoo, razors and soap - all items with demand higher than available stock.At Father Dyer's food pantry, those in need can come in and receive a bag with eight items of food. Clients can pick out whichever items they wish, though Moyer does her best to provide a variety, both in nutrition and flavor. There's always something with protein, for example, whether in the form of peanut butter, canned tuna, canned chicken or other products. Starbucks donates its day-old pastries, which can be popular."We've had people come in right away and eat a Starbucks (pastry) because they're just so hungry," Moyer said. The pastries may not have a high nutritional value, but they offer something sweet among the many canned products."You have to have some fun things," Moyer said. "It's nice to have a treat that you won't spend your own money buying."Community dinners at Father Dyer always involve fresh vegetables and fruits in addition to protein.
None of the food banks, which are mostly run by volunteers, are open all week. However, most of them have staggered the days that they are open so that those in need will have an option for most days of the week. Dillon Community Church's food bank, for example, is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, while Father Dyer's food pantry has hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each of the food banks makes an effort to direct clients to the most convenient location. Those in the Dillon/Silverthorne area may find it easier to visit the FIRC or Dillon Community Church food banks, while those near Breckenridge can rely on Father Dyer."We really try to send folks to whoever's open," said Mitchell. "We try to collaborate with each other."The sense of community stretches beyond the food banks themselves into those who find themselves visiting them."It's great camaraderie for them, too, to meet other people and network," said Moyer of those attending the Father Dyer community dinners.Deborah Hage, a member of the Summit County Rotary Club, which organizes its own community dinner, agrees. The Rotary Club has been feeding as many as 500 people at a time. While it's not a record-breaking number, Hage says it's higher than normal. Ample space at the dinner location in the Elk's Grand Lodge is beneficial, but community-style seating arrangements encourage togetherness."All sorts of people are thrown together at a table," Hage said. "I think that adds to the sense of community."Above all, those working at the food banks and community dinners feel, especially recently, how essential their work is. "It's something important that we do that we're really proud of," Hage said.


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Facebook Ties to Instagram Already Ran Deep
Is Facebook's Instagram Buy Sign of Bubble?
Maybe Instagram was a "people you may know" suggestion for Facebook for some time.
Today Facebook and Instagram announced that Facebook would buy the photo-sharing application for $1 billion in cash and Facebook's soaring shares.
And, as is the case in much of the recent tech boom, these two companies have been running in the same circles, even if they hadn't come into direct contact until now.
One of the earliest investors in Instagram was Andreessen-Horowitz, the venture capitalists run by Marc Andreessen, the co-founder of Netscape who has sat on Facebook's board since 2008. Since its fouding in 2009, Andreessen-Horowitz has become one of the most agressive investors in the new generation of internet companies, and now stands to make a bundle on the Instagram.
Andreessen-Horowitz invested in Instagram at the early seed level, in March 2010 along with Baseline Ventures. According to Capital IQ, the two funds put in $500,000 back when Instagram was called Burbn Inc.
A year later, the Facebook ties expanded when Instagram announced in February 2011 that Benchmark Capital, headed by Matt Cohler, led a $7 million round of financing for the company. Cohler joined Instagram's board at that time.
Prior to founding Benchmark, Cohler served as vice president of product management at Facebook, where he worked until 2008. According to the Facebook S-1 filing, Cohler has agreed to vote all of his shares of Facebook along with Zuckerberg.
At that time benchmark's investment, Instagram also got an angel investment from Adam D'Angelo, who had been chief technology officer at Facebook.
Facebook, as we have seen, treats its family well.


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JBrowning82's robot is having a midlife crisis.
Agent019 day dreamed this one while at work... mowing lawns.
JohnnyAbsolut transformed his own inner pain into this comedic image.
Pleasing Shape is some kind of smartass.
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