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There's a foot of snow in my yard, which, in February, isn't unusual.
Washington is paralyzed for the second time in a week, which is cause for celebration.
They've closed the United Nations in New York City, which is a temporary blessing to freedom-loving people everywhere.
New Jersey is blanketed. Philadelphia is buried. Baltimore just set a snowfall record.
It must be time for the Annual Global Warming Column!
You almost have to feel sorry for the climate-change vendors -- the people who used to sell only global warming, but have had to expand their wares since thermometers around the world have spent an entire decade not cooperating. They have had an awful year.
Their big conference in Copenhagen was a political bust -- amid a huge and rather surprising snowstorm.
Cataclysmic cold-weather events seem to follow these meetings wherever they go. They really should try to meet somewhere near the equator; the locals surely would be grateful for a break in the heat.
The movement's heaviest scientific hitters' credibility -- such as it was -- took a wallop when some public-spirited soul released records that revealed a strategy of cooking statistics, intimidating doubters, suppressing skeptics and plotting to break public-disclosure laws by -- that's right -- destroying inconvenient data.
The science isn't "settled." It's muddled, addled and in some cases made up.
The impact of the revelation was muted by the reluctance of many in the U.S. media to report it, but the damage was done.
Yes, it's been the kind of year that tests one's faith.
And faith is, of course, what drives adherents of human-caused (that's "anthropogenic," in scientific parlance) global warming. Or climate change. Or whatever they may have to change it to in the future to remain a step ahead of the credulous.
Most Americans have never cared much about whatever the vendors have called it. And fewer care with every passing year.
They're worried about other things -- every one of which is more important.
In fact, if the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press hadn't expanded its list of what the public considers America's top priorities for 2010 from 20 items to 21, guess what would have been left off: global warming.
In the four years global warming has made Pew's list at all, the percentage of respondents concerned about it has marched steadily downward: from 38 percent to 35, to 30, to 28 this year.
People are catching on. The federal government -- surprise -- is not.
With your tax dollars, it is establishing a brand-new Climate Service within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
"As the realities of climate change become more obvious to more people, farmers, businesses, government agencies and public health officials are going to be turning to us for credible, useful and relevant information," NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco told The New York Times this week.
You think?
What's becoming more obvious to people is that climate change is Mother Nature's work and her concern, not theirs.
And what will be obvious to a lot of taxpayers is that at a time when the federal government is piling debt upon debt, it's creating a new agency to hawk a product the United Nations and Al Gore couldn't sell.
The Times says NOAA "will assemble the roughly 550 scientists and analysts already working on the issue at the agency into a cohesive group under a single leader."
To spawn a whole new climate-change industry, the feds say. It's not a global warming program; it's a jobs program.
Here's a better idea: Instead of creating a new government agency, let's give those 550 scientists their walking papers and encourage them to be the pioneers of America's new private climate-change industry.
They'd go bust in a heartbeat, but we taxpayers would save a few bucks.
In this financial climate, there's something to be said for that.


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Happy Holidays Adventurers!
As the end of 2011 approaches, we wanted to extend a special thank you to all of our players for helping make this a memorable year for Dragon Nest!
From the start of Closed Beta in June, through our Open Beta in July, and our Official Launch in September to our latest Scarlet Snow patch, we've had a great time. We will never forget the first in-game GM dance party, where many players joined to celebrate the launch of their new favorite online game!
Of course 2011 hasn't been without its difficulties, but as the year comes to a close, we want to thank you all for your support during the fun times and your patience during the rough patches. We'd also like to express our gratitude to all of the editors and publications who have recognized how great Dragon Nest is by honoring us with a number of awards and award nominations.
We hope to see all of you in Verathea in the New Year… we promise to make it worth your while!
-- Your Dragon Nest Team --
Please enjoy the holidays and have the happiest of New Years from everyone at Nexon who works on Dragon Nest!
See you in 2012!
We love throwing events. Dragon Nest isn't just a static place where you come to shoot at collections of AI with pretty graphics. Dragon Nest has a constantly changing array of events ranging from bonus EXP weekends to dungeon dives to the current Winter Festival. Dragon Nest is a world – your world – and we want it to be a living community worth coming back to again and again.
We've got a lot of fun stuff planned for 2012, but in the meantime, enjoy our current events!
Nexon Hat Trick Event – Three Games, 20 Levels, Big Rewards
The Winter Festival is Here
Adventurers Assemble – 40% Bonus EXP Event
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Dragon Nest is free to play. We take pride in knowing that you never have to spend a dime to be able to play all that we offer. On the other hand, we also take pride in offering an array of fun items in our Dragon Vault. Every Dragon Vault update brings you new cosmetic clothing that will make you the envy of your friends along with utility and convenience items that can make your game experience even more enjoyable. We also offer regular sales and special events that can get you these items at greatly reduced prices – maybe even for free!
Check out the latest additions to the Dragon Vault, then stop by in-game.
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Check them, and all our other videos, out on our YouTube channel!
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You can bet that they won't tell us the terms and conditions of a deal before Dec 31. Reason? If they say that they will raise capital gains up to 30% on short termers after 2012, the market would crash. If they say that since they couldn't come to any agreement, and all the the Bush tax cuts expire, it shouldn't surprise anyone. The burden would be shared by all. These guys and gals need to "man up" and just say that they are holding us hostage, and apologize for a job not well done. You've got to be kidding me when they say that either side has our brst interest at heart. The onlyones that are gonna win in this deal are the lazy folks
Sentiment: Hold
There is only one side and both the Republicans and the Democrats are on that side. Both want one World government and are destroying America to accomplish that end. If we don't get a large segment of both parties to switch to the Constitution Party by the 2014 elections, we are doomed.
You've got it right. Only 10% of Americans think Congress is anything but a gang of thieving racketeers. I can't rember the web site's address but there is one that lists all the large campaign contributions to national office holders. You could find it by trying "Campaign Contributions. You will find common denominators between both Dems. and Reps among those that give them money. The Kenyan's second largest PAC contribution in 2008 was Goldman-Sachs. You now have over 50 ex Goldman-Sachs officers running every facet of government finance. Bernanke=Fed Board, Geithner=Treasury and another one running the IRS. Coincidence? I think not. Goldman-Sachs is the front in this country for the Rothschilds.
"You will find common denominators between both Dems. and Reps among those that give them money"
Which is a good reason to overturn Citizens United and install some real limits on campaign contributions. Which of course means having a Democrat making Supreme Court appointments.
It is not a good reason for rehashing the same old anti-semitic conspiracy theories loons like you buy into, which in turn make you tools of those making the contributions. If you'd focus your anger over campaign contributions into something real, we might actually be able to get limits in place.
Are the pro-bami people who infest these boards happy yet. I'm all in cash, and waiting. How come that COSCO clown ceo, who spoke at the dem convention, is borrowing money, to pre-pay his dividend before the end of the year. I hope Bami hits you with a retroactive tax. Seems like he's not willing to pay his fair share. Corporate pigs, one and all.
Sentiment: Strong Sell
All in cash and waiting for the value of the dollar to be cut in half and then cut in half again??? You would be far better off to invest in T where the stock price will increase as the dollar drops.


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Doxford Hall Hotel, near Alnwick in Northumberland, has been given another accolade by being awarded four red stars.
The 31-bedroom hotel and spa joins an exclusive list of 55 hotels in the UK which have achieved this industry status and continues a year of recognition.
Earlier this year the restaurant was awarded two AA rosettes.
Operating as a hotel for less than five years, Doxford Hall Hotel has already received a handful of other accolades. This includes being named north east small hotel of the year and being awarded four gold stars for the quality of its staff, accommodation and public areas.
But being awarded four red stars tops them all.
AA hotel services manager Simon Numphud said: "The criteria for AA Red Stars are consistent excellence in all areas of a hotel's operation, and Doxford Hall joins an elite group of top performers within the hotel industry.
"It is encouraging to see that there are still hotels pushing the boundaries and striving for high standards and excellent quality".
On being presented with the award at the Hilton Park Lane London, Doxford Hall operations director Eric Kortenbach said: "To receive 4 Red Stars is a tremendous achievement and one which would not have been possible without the exceptional hard word and commitment of every single member of staff, who work together to deliver the highest of standards in service.
"This is something that everyone at Doxford Hall has been working towards from the outset and it is an absolute privilege to accept this award on their behalf.
He added: "Not only is this a major milestone for the hotel, it is also a major milestone for Northumberland."
Jude Leitch, development manager for Northumberland Tourism, said: "We are absolutely delighted that Doxford Hall is one of our flagship hotels.
"They have always been great ambassadors for our local food producers and have always provided fantastic levels of service in all areas."
The AA has been recommending hotels since 1908, but in 1912 adopted a more critical approach to the hotels listed in its handbook.
Establishments are awarded between one and five stars depending on set criteria following a visit from an AA hotel inspector.


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First Known Use of bronze
Simple Definition of bronze
: a metal that is made by combining copper and tin
: something (such as a statue) that is made of bronze
: a yellowish-brown color
Full Definition of bronze
1 a : an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements b : any of various copper-base alloys with little or no tin
2 : a sculpture or artifact of bronze
3 : a moderate yellowish brown
4 : a bronze medal awarded as the third prize in a competition
bronzyplay \ˈbrän-zē\ adjective
See bronze defined for English-language learners
Examples of bronze in a sentence
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a bronze of the president
She won a bronze in skiing.
Origin and Etymology of bronze
French, from Italian bronzo
First Known Use: 1739
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1 : an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements
2 : a yellowish brown color
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1 : made of bronze
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Welcome Baby Brian!
I had forgotten how much I love to do baby cookies. :-)
Bibs, rattles, and bottles.......
Onesies and a big brother shirt for James, and a big sister shirt for Eliza. This idea came from AMasterCreation.
B is for Brian. :-) My inspiration came from Johnna's cute version.
My girls helped me design this cookie.....Jill suggested putting B-R-I-A-N in "blocks". I like how it turned out.
All of them together. Lots of blue...... lol
I was hoping to do more winter cookies this week, but I think I'm going to pass. :-( My Achilles tendon has been giving me loads of trouble and I just don't have it in me to keep pushing through the pain. I had an MRI done this morning.....so hopefully the doctor will get a clue of what is wrong after my surgery in August and we can get this resolved. I really am sad when I don't "feel" like doing cookies. : /
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- Bea said...
I'm speechless, Pam! You are so CREATIVE... this is a great Baby Collection!!
- January 11, 2010 at 10:14 PM
- Alicia said...
Lovely Pam!
I love all of them!
I really hope someday to make this cute cookies like you!Really!
- January 12, 2010 at 10:11 AM
- Pam said...
Thanks so much, Bea and Alicia. :-)
- January 12, 2010 at 11:18 AM
- Anonymous said...
I love the rattles! They are super sweet!
- January 13, 2010 at 12:54 AM
- Katherine said...
What incredible cookies! I check your blog regularly just hoping there will be some new addition! Thank you for all the useful information you provide. Could you please elaborate a bit on drying and packaging process? Your blog says drying time is 24-48 hours -- do you just let the cookies sit on the counter? Covered or uncovered?
Some of your pics show the cookies packaged in cellophane. Do they ever smear once wrapped? Can you package them all together in a airtight container without the icing softening?
I would appreciate any insight you may offer!
Looking forward to your next masterpiece.
- January 13, 2010 at 8:43 PM
- Kelly said...
Congratulations to you and your family Pam! As always, your cookies are fabulous.
- January 13, 2010 at 9:40 PM
- Pam said...
Thanks Jenn. :-)
Thanks for your kindness, Katherine and Kelly.
Katherine, as far as drying the cookies.....I leave them all on cookie sheets sitting out on my dining room table. (I hope to someday get a pan rack with a zippered cover to hold them while they are drying.) I do not cover them. Now that I'm using less corn syrup in my icing....they dry in 24 hours or so. (When I used more corn syrup, they took up to 48 hours....which is SO LONG!)
Once they are dry,I can stack them, put them in bags, etc and they do not smear or indent.
I've never had a problem with my icing softening before.
May you have much success with your cookies!
- January 14, 2010 at 7:29 AM
- A Wedding Story said...
Your cookies are AMAZING!! You have given me such inspiration!
- January 14, 2010 at 6:22 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you for answering my earlier questions! I am going to take advantage of the long weekend and try my hand at some cookies -- you have me quite motivated! May I ask one more question, though? Your response mentioned "using less corn syrup" -- so, are you still using the proportions given on the Allrecipes link?
Again, thank you for sharing what you've learned along the way!
- January 15, 2010 at 2:58 PM
- Pam said...
Thanks A Wedding Story. It's so cool to inspire others....So many people have inspired me, so I'm glad to turn it around to others. :-)
Katherine.....I haven't used the proportions on the allrecipes recipe in a long time. I needed so much more than that one recipe to cover 2 batches of cookies (40 - 50 medium cookies).....so I decided to start with 2 lbs of powdered sugar and add the other ingredients in somewhat of proportion to the original recipe. What I've found is that less corn syrup is better. I now use about 1/2 cup corn syrup with 2 lbs of powdered sugar. I also add 1/2 tsp clear vanilla, 1/2 tsp almond extract, and a little less than 1/2 cup milk (and then add a little bit at a time until I get the right consistency).
Have fun decorating cookies!!!!
- January 15, 2010 at 3:11 PM


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> > x-mplayer2.desktop is shipped now with kdelibs to avoid media players
> > conflict. Previously, it is shipped with both kaffeine and kmplayer,
> > which are the recommended media players for kde.
> >
> > cheers,
> >
> > Fathi
> Thanks for the reply. Not getting anything from the users list as they are
> flaming over "how to reply to list"
> OK, I have all three packages listed above installed under Sid. As a matter
> of fact they have all been reinstalled with aptitude and everything
> mentioned in my post are still with me. got any ideas how I might get
> internet video files to play using Mozilla browser in kde. I have googled
> quite a bit and find no solution that works for me. Any help of any kind is
> most appreciated.
If you want to play video files embedded into Firefox or Mozilla (or
Netscape then you should try out the 'mplayerplug-in' [1] mozilla plugin.
If you don't need the embedding, then after downloading (even a wmv or ra
playlist file) you can play those with mplayer.
[1] - http://mplayerplug-in.sourceforge.net/


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Hugh Grant, Julianne Moore, Robin Williams
Grant is parked in his car with a sexy woman other than the woman with whom he shares his life. This hot number asks him if he would like to come up for coffee. He declines. "How about for sex, then?" she asks. At the screening I attended, an audience member yelled out, "I'll pay for it."
It was the truest laugh of the night. Nine Months is a romantic comedy that will appeal most to those who like their laughs broad and obvious. It ham-handedly follows the fluctuations in the relationship of a child psychologist (Grant) and his ballet-teaching girlfriend (Moore) after she announces that she is pregnant. She longs to change diapers, he doesn't.
Director-screenwriter Chris Columbus, whose previous films include both Home Alones and Mrs. Doubtfire, lacks a light touch. Take the Rollerblading scene: Grant and a buddy set out to skate and, as the camera pulls back, we realize that the duo are atop one of San Francisco's steepest hills. It's a nifty sight gag and one that improves as a wobbly Grant helplessly rolls out of frame. Columbus, however, loads on a shot of Grant flailing and grimacing—and another of Grant, still wearing blades and pads, being carried down the ramp of a parked truck.
Making his big American movie debut, Grant displays a winning charm, though his hand fluttering and eye crinkling fast become annoying. Moore, while lovely to look at,-gets to show none of the acting chops she demonstrated in Short Cuts, Vanya on 42nd Street and Safe. And Williams, returning to his Moscow on the Hudson accent, plays a Russian-émigré physician ("Do you want some anastasia?" he asks) as if he were auditioning for a spin-off of his own. (PG-13)
Picks and Pans Review: Nine Months
updated 07/24/1995 AT 01:00 AM EDT
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) A former Fort Campbell soldier convicted of raping and murdering an Iraqi teen and killing her family has apologized for the slayings.
(AP Photo/Daniel R. Patmore)
Former Pfc. Steven Dale Green told members of the al-Janabi family on Thursday that he will face "God's justice" after spending the rest of his life in prison. The statement came as part of a sentencing hearing for Green, who will be formally sentenced in September.
A civilian jury convicted Green, of Midland, Texas, on May 7 of multiple counts, including conspiracy, rape and murder in the March 2006 killings of 14-year-old Abeer al-Janabi and her father, mother and 6-year-old sister near Mahmoudiya, Iraq, about 20 miles south of Baghdad.
This undated photo introduced by the prosecution as an exhibit in the trial of former Army Pfc. Steven Green in Paducah, Ky., shows Abeer Qassim al-Janabi as a young girl
(AP Photo/U.S. District Court)
Members of the al-Janabi family were in court and condemned Green for the killings.


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Products produced/services provided: Scrap Metal Processors & Brokers
Location(s): 1431 & 1515 East Ave., Erie
Date founded: 1932
Ownership/top management: CEO Marc Olgin; Local Manager Barry Rider
No. of employees: 80
Sales: $100,000,000
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E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Highlights of 2010: In 2010 the company surpassed projected sales and marketing predictions.
Goals for 2011: Liberty Iron will be rebuilding their 2500 hp automobile shredder. Increased volume created by this project will help Liberty to increase their already aggressive recycling (Green) progress.


text: Well, at least the first hour of the new season isn't a meet-and-greet with samurai warriors in feudal Japan (which is what happened with season 2's frustratingly elusive story line). This time we start five years in the future, where we find Claire (Hayden Panettiere) done up like Angelina Jolie in Wanted, then travel back to the present, where she's about to be visited by her amusingly creepy nemesis Sylar (Zachary Quinto), who looks like a psychotic extra from Grease, regardless of the time frame. The grand narrative of the season will apparently involve a larger cast of supervillains, currently imprisoned in a bunker called Level 5. It appears that all hell will be breaking loose. This could be pretty good.


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My daughter has a hard time getting her ideas down on paper. She can tell me the story, but what ends up on paper is missing a lot of information. When I have her read it back and ask about the details she says "Oh yeah, I forgot." How do I slow her down? Her teacher is always telling her to check her work. It seems as though there's a lot of competition to finish first.
When working on writing, I recommend taking a five-step approach.
Taking time to pre-think the parts that she wants to include in her writing will help her not to "forget" when she is actually completing the essay. By taking time to jot down ideas before actually writing the paragraph, she will then be able to focus more on the writing portion when writing the paragraph and likely make fewer errors. Often, when students feel the pride of good grades on an assignment well done, they become less interested in finishing first.
It is worth mentioning to the teacher that your daughter is concerned about the order in which she finishes her work in relation to other students and asking how the classroom is structured: is there a reward for finishing first or are students allowed "free time" if they are done early?
It is important as a parent to reinforce that quality of work is the priority and it is less important how much or how quickly she writes.
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Super Street Fighter IV General Strategy
-Never overlook this essential element. Practice setting up your own attacks by
blocking your opponents. Beware of throws and chip damage from special attacks.
Basic Moves
-Practice a character's basic moves. Dependence on special moves often leads
to a predictable and easily exploited fight style. Learn the range and angle of
attack for basic inputs, like Up + HP or Forward + MK. Try beating Arcade mode
without using any specials. Resist the urge to jump attack and always be ready
to punish others with an anti-air move.
-Throws cannot be blocked. Confuse your opponent by encouraging them to
block with aggressive combos, then surprising them with a throw.
-Combos are specific strings of attacks that are un-blockable if the first hit
connects. Combos are specific to each character and can be practiced in Trial
Mode. They require precise timing.
Special Moves
-Understand the advantages of your special moves and your opponent's likely
counters. Use the range of projectiles to chip at defensively minded opponents
or keep brawlers at a distance. Learn your opponents reactions, and set them
up for your own attacks. If they jump fireballs, goad them into a dangerous
jump, then punish them in the air or on the way down.
Focus Attack
-By pressing and holding MP + MK, your character charges their Focus Attack.
The Focus Attack is a short range move that, depending on the length of time
charged, operates at three levels of effectiveness, with the briefest length a
simple short range attack and the longest capable of breaking someone's guard
and opening them to a follow up. If struck a single time while performing a
Focus Attack, the player absorbs the blow and continues their attack. Unless
a second strike hits during the Focus Attack this health recharges.
-Retaliate against vulnerable Focus Attacks with a grab or combo, or trick your
opponent into danger by goading them with one, then immediately canceling
with a dash, escaping their counter and exposing them to attack.
-With practice, Focus Attacks can be used to cancel the end of some special
moves, eliminating the recovery period and allowing the player to dash out of
the Foucs Attack and immediately perform another attack. Consuming half a
charged Super Meter, the second move is un-blockable if the first connects.
The Focus Attack Dash Cancel can be used to link devastating combos.
Super Meter and EX Moves
-Attacking and taking damage fills the blue Super Meter at the bottom of the
screen. When the meter is filled, a player can unleash their character specific
Super Combo.
-Though some characters have quite useful Super Combos, a player may also
choose to consume a single quadrant of the meter on an EX move. EX attacks
hit twice. The first hit is capable of absorbing and nullifying an incoming enemy
attack, much like a Focus Attack. If, for example, an EX fireball is met with a
normal fireball, the first hit will absorb the normal fireball and the second hit
will continue towards the enemy. Be aware of your Super Meter and use EX
moves to surprise opponents or defend against incoming attacks.
-Your Super Meter is not reset after a round, and will often take until a second
round to charge to capacity. Familiarity with each character's Super Combo will
help you make good decisions on how to spend the meter.
Ultra Meter
-The Ultra Meter is the circular meter next to your Super Meter that fills as you
take damage. Your Ultra Combo is available after the meter has filled halfway,
though damage or attack length is increased as it fills further. Since the Ultra
Meter is reset after each round, set your opponent up for your Ultra Combo as
soon as possible.
-When practicing your character's Super and Ultra Combos, pay attention to where
the first hit connects, and learn to trick your opponent into this position. Some
Ultra Combos take up to half of your opponent's health, enabling exciting comeback
General Match Strategy
-Start the match with a defensive posture. Anticipate a possible opening attack
by your opponent and your own sensible counter.
-Keep your eyes on your opponent. Trust your peripheral vision to track your
own character and counter your opponent's movements as soon as possible.
-Focus on your opponent and exploit their habits. Block or counter attacks that
you know are coming, and use your own habits to trick them into positions of
Projectile Strategy
-Use projectiles to pin your opponent in the corner and vary the speeds to confuse
their response. Special moves cause chip damage, so they can't block forever.
Prepare for them to jump away, dash or teleport, or absorb the blow with a Focus Attack,
and anticipate your counterattack or move to safety.
-When facing projectile heavy characters, practice safely avoiding their long range
attacks. Watching closely for changes in speed, use your own projectiles to nullify
them in mid-air, or jump straight up to avoid them entirely. Utilize any of your
character's appropriate dodge or special moves, like Zangief's Lariat, Dhalsim's
Yoga Tower, or Adon's Jaguar Tooth.
Melee Strategy
-For melee characters, focus on closing the distance to your opponent with dashes,
special moves, and projectile absorbing Focus Attacks. Remember to avoid jumping
towards your opponent. Once inside, confuse your opponent with alternating throws
and combos.
-When facing a melee character, keep them at range. Even without projectiles, fend
off approaching enemies with well timed basic attacks. Use the marked hashes of
the Training Stage's floor to learn and practice using your basics and specials at
maximum range. Punish your opponent as soon as they come too close.
Controller Strategy
Standard Console Controllers
-When inputting directional movements for specials or combos, imagine that the
tip of your thumb is a brush, and practice "painting" the necessary moves across
the front of your D-Pad with precise, efficient accuracy.
-Some players have difficulty utilizing the left shoulder buttons and bumpers,
particularly at the end of complex D-Pad inputs. The default controls for Xbox
360 and Playstation 3 set these buttons as all three kicks and all three punches,
inputs that are necessary for many Ultra Combos, and therefore integral to match play.
Consider swapping them with your right triggers or bumper, which are default HP
and HK. In addition to easing the activation of most Ultra Combos, a player can press
the right shoulder button or bumper at the end of a directional input to turn a special
move into an EX move.
Arcade Stick Advantages
-Complex directional sequences take longer to input with a thumb on a D-Pad than
a hand on an joystick, adding difficulty to many special moves and combos. During
the brief intensity of combat, an active thumb incurs stress and fatigue more quickly
and may cause unnecessary mistakes.
-Pressing a shoulder button or bumper with your finger takes significantly longer
than pressing a face button with your thumb. Manual combos require precise timing
and some are virtually impossible to perform on a standard console controller. The
even spacing and presentation of buttons on the front of an arcade stick standardize
the timing and physical movement needed for these complex inputs.
-The joystick audibly clicks in each of the 8 directions. Pay attention to the sounds
and movements as you work to increase your movement efficiency.
-Focus on your opponent and relax. Purposefully take a deep breath before a match.
-Punish mistakes and avoid vulnerability. Learn what counters to expect, and use
this knowledge against your opponent.
-Learn from clever opponents and incorporate their techniques. After a loss, consider
your own mistakes and watch the replay channel to prepare for the next battle.
Communicate with friendly people about matches, and never let a rude opponent
affect your play. Quest to better yourself by challenging more experienced players.
-Most importantly, have fun! If you feel frustrated, take a break. You'll perform
better when you're relaxed and enjoying yourself.
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"ISLAND TOUCH BACHATA" [VIP BOOTCAMP] with Team Island Touch (Levels 2 and 3)
***Available with purchase of a "VIP upgrade" only.***
Island Touch's signature workshop. A 2 hour class featuring ATACA y La Alemana's moves and style that made them famous worldwide. This workshop is progressive, starting at a Level 2 and moving on to a level 3.
"DOMINICAN BACHATA" [VIP BOOTCAMP] with Troy and Jorjet (Levels 2 and 3)
***Available with purchase of a "VIP upgrade" only.***
A 2 hour special class featuring Dominican style Bachata footwork, patterns combos and shines, with an emphasis on proper technique. Perfect for dancers who wish to improve and polish their Dominican style before the festival.
Workshop #1: "CRUNKCHATA" with Team Island Touch (Level 2)
A mix of Bachata footwork with Hip-Hop and Reggaeton elements. Dancers will learn better body movement and modern hot practical sexy moves to dance smoothly in any social situation.
Workshop #2: "BACHATA PARTNERING" with Serena Cuevas (Level 3)
This course covers intermediate partnering exercises and critical techniques to improve connection and timing. A series of sexy head whips and hot styling, along with tons of musicality will also be included. The workshop fuses both Modern and Dominican styles.
Workshop #5 "INTERMEDIATE CHA CHA CHA" with Troy and Jorjet (Level 2)
A series of fun and energetic cha cha cha moves that can be used to authentic Cuban music or Latin Pop and Rock music. Recommended for social dancers who wish to enhance or improve their Cha Cha skills in their social dancing.
Workshop #6 "INTRODUCTION TO KIZOMBA" with The L.A. Influence (Level 1)
In this class, Peter and Ciara will teach the basics of this new and popular dance style that originated in Angola, Africa.
Workshop #9 "BACHATA LADIES' STYLING" with Team Island Touch (Level 3)
This workshop focuses on more advanced feminine movement. Dancers will learn footwork and sexy moves that they can incorporate into their Bachata and gain a renewed sense of sex appeal and confidence on the dance floor.
Workshops #14,40 and 62 "ZUMBA" with Jake Pinto and the Z Body Fitness Team (All Levels)
A series of high energy, Latin dance based exercises with fast paced music. Perfect for dancers who need a more intense high impact workout to jump-start their day.
Workshop #15 "HEATING UP THE BACHATA DANCE FLOOR" with Lee and La Gata (Level 2)
Dancers will learn a foundation of patterns and moves, that will be used in a very sexy style that enhances all styles of Bachata.
Workshop #16 "SIMPLE LIFTS AND DIPS" with Ava and Rodolfo (Level 2)
Learn how to properly do lifts and dips to impress people on the dance floor. Dancers will learn fundamental techniques such as positioning, how lead dips and lifts,and how to balance the weight. (Not recommended for first time beginners)


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Samsung attacks Apple experts as "slavishly" following Apple's cult-like status
0. phoneArena 20 May 2012, 12:36 posted on
A paragraph from a motion filed by Samsung in a California court case attacks Apple's experts for casting aside legal principals in favor of slavish adoration of the Cupertino based company's cult-like existance; one particular expert refers to the late Steve Jobs as "St. Eve"...
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63. lubba (Posts: 1313; Member since: 17 Jan 2011)
I've read alot of comments and some are really harsh! Yet PA just lets them slide but if one says anything dirty about the iPhone and its fanbase, you get warnings and possibly banded. I Remember the Samsung GS3 story regarding the commercial ending with sheep's where PA totally erased that story! PA is a great site except some of the staff are a bunch of Apple/iphone punks! They make themselves so obvious.
64. taco50 (banned) (Posts: 5506; Member since: 08 Oct 2009)
Do you not see all the hateful android trolls that attack the iPhone and it's users?
66. frydaexiii (Posts: 1444; Member since: 01 Dec 2011)
Not it's users, just you and the other retarded delusional fanboys. Those who actually speak logic and have proper standings in their arguments don't get thumbs down by us.
72. humandroid (Posts: 58; Member since: 11 May 2012)
Yeah, it's pretty much just you and gallito and the random moron that pops up.
65. Forsaken77 (Posts: 553; Member since: 09 Jun 2011)
The ONLY thing that Apple does better with their phones is the build-quality. I would actually like to see an Apple, Samsung & Google co-developed phone. Apple could build the phone, Samsung supplies the parts and features, and it would use Googles' os. The one phone to rule them all!!!
71. Fallout09 (Posts: 421; Member since: 17 Oct 2011)
Nope... HTC and Nokia have great build quality.
67. Altair (Posts: 367; Member since: 02 Feb 2012)
Samsuck strikes again! They are pretending to be a good guys, pointing on Apple. Haha what a joke.
68. PackMan (Posts: 277; Member since: 09 Mar 2012)
Being a Microsuck fanboy is a joke in itself.
73. networkdood (Posts: 6330; Member since: 31 Mar 2010)
Huh, what is lag and fragmentation?
I have the DROID RAZR VZW with ICS 4.0.4 - I get 24-30 hrs of regular use from it and apps are snappily responsive....
I just wi-fi tethered my phone to a friend's XBOX 360 for a 3-hr session of HALO without any issues....
74. aoikemono27 (Posts: 177; Member since: 27 Feb 2012)
Ha this is hilarious. Like an all-male panel of experts sitting down to judge whether a woman deserves contraception coverage. Neither side's experts can be trusted. It really boils down to how intelligent (or unintelligent) the judge is in filtering out the BS.


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No Lashoff? No Parrish? No problem.
Jaroslav Janus allowed 1 goal on 27 shots for the win. He's now 5-6-1 on the season with 1 shutout, a 2.01 GAA, and a rock solid .925 sv%. He's actually got better numbers than Tokarski.
First Period
LOW Palmieri, (18) (Vasyunov, Walter), 12:48
NOR Fornataro, (7) (Craig, Fadden), 17:33
Second Period
NOR Simek, (15) (Szczechura), 12:16
NOR Craig, (15) (Tyrell, Szczechura), 17:25
NOR Craig, (16) (Fadden, Wishart), 18:39 (PP)
Third Period
NOR Mihalik, (1) (Tyrell, Hall), 16:01
Ryan Craig, Paul Szczechura, and Vladimir Mihalik were the game's three stars. It was another banner night for the Presov Mafia between Janus' win, and both Juraj Simek, and Mihalik's goals. Mihalik's marker was his first of the season, and with a +3 night he jumped to +1 for the season.
Lowell got former Lightning d-man Cory Murphy back for this game, so they dressed 5 natural defensemen for this game rather than the 4 from last night, but it didn't matter. Even with Matt Lashoff out for a second straight game attending to family matters and Mark Parrish held out, presumably for a recall to the Lightning, the Admirals still dominated the Devils.
Oh, and Dana Tyrell had his second multi-point game of the season. Mitch Fadden had his third.
Norfolk remains in 3rd place in the East Division, 4 points behind 2nd place Albany, which dismantled Binghamton 7-0 tonight. Albany holds 1 game in hand. They widened their lead on 4th place Adirondack to 6 points after the Phantoms fell to Portland 5-4. Adirondack has 3 games in hand. They are now tied at 52 points with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton after the Penguins upset Hershey 5-0 tonight. So the Pens are 6 points back of Norfolk with 2 games in hand. In 6th place is Syracuse, which lost 2-0 tonight to Manchester. They're 8 points behind Norfolk with 2 games in hand. All the way in 7th place in Bighamton, which is now 11 points back of Norfolk with 5 games in hand.
Norfolk's win moves them 1 point ahead of the 5th place team in the Atlantic Division, so the Admirals are starting to take the crossover off the table. Even if they finish 3rd in the East Division, finishing ahead of the crossover 5th place Atlantic team is critical for the Admirals if they want to avoid a date with Hershey in the first round of the playoffs. 5th in the Atlantic is now a 3-way logjam with Providence, Hartford, and Bridgeport all at 57 points. Providence knocked off Springfield 3-1 tonight and Bridgeport beat Hartford 6-4 to create the three team pile-up. Both Providence and Hartford have 1 game in hand on Norfolk.
Norfolk's next game is on Monday, which will be an epic clash in Albany against the River Rats. An Admirals win could pull the team to within 2 points of 2nd place in the East Division.
Box score from TheAHL.com.
There needs to be some soul searching in the Lightning locker room regarding the team's commitment to competing in the defensive third of the rink.
Antero Niittymaki allowed 5 goals on 33 shots for the loss.
First Period
NYI 7:31, Comeau 7 (Schremp)
TB 11:14, Stamkos 34 (St. Louis, Foster)
TB 14:29, Lundin 2 (Stamkos)
Second Period
NYI 4:26, Weight 1 (Okposo)
TB 12:27, Thompson 2 (Tanguay, Halpern)
NYI 16:12, Okposo 13 (Tavares, Sutton)
NYI 17:12, Park 5 (Comeau, Biron)
Third Period
TB 2:57, Downie 14 (Ohlund, St. Louis)
NYI Islanders 17:38, Park 6 (Weight, Moulson)
You know, just a few days ago I was thinking the Olympic Break would be a bad thing for breaking up the momentum the Lightning had. Now I'm thinking the team could use the mini training camp to go back over some basics in their defensive third. Their play in the first against Boston was terrible, and their play in the second today against the Islanders was equally putrid. It's one of the rare times I've seen the team play that loose two games in a row this season. Usually Tocchet and the coaching staff have been good about fixing it quickly. Lets hope they pull it together by tomorrow against the Rangers, because they're shooting themselves in the foot repeatedly with regard to the standings by losing these 4-point conference games.
Box score and extended statistics from NHL.com.
Moncton Wildcats 3 @ Shawinigan Cataractes 1
D Mark Barberio, MCT: 0-0-0, +1, 2 PIM, 2 SOG
Season Totals: 51 GP, 12-35-47, +31, 52 PIM
Barberio is now fifth in the Q among defensemen in plus/minus; sixth in points.
Belleville Bulls 4 @ Kitchener Rangers 5
C Richard Panik, BEL: 0-0-0, -2, 0 PIM
Season Totals: 47 GP, 14-12-26, +2, 31 PIM
With Bulls: 14 GP, 5-3-8, -13, 12 PIM
With Windsor: 33 GP, 9-9-18, +15, 19 PIM
RW Kyle DeCoste, BEL: 1-0-1, -2, 2 PIM (interference)
Season Totals: 49 GP, 16-12-28, -15, 41 PIM
With Bulls: 36 GP, 14-11-25, -13, 23 PIM
With SSM: 13 GP, 2-1-3, -2, 20 PIM
DeCoste has five points in his last three games. With his goal Friday he set a new career high for points in a season.
Barrie Colts 6 @ Ottawa 67's 4
LW/C Alex Hutchings, BAR: 2-0-2, +3, 0 PIM
Season Totals: 54 GP, 37-23-60, +36, 47 PIM
Hutchings (pictured) has four goals in his last three games and hit 60 points for the second straight season. This was his ninth multi-goal game of the year. He scored the game's opening two goals, the second of which was shorthanded. He leads the league in shorties with eight – twice as many as anyone else in the league. He is tied for third in the league in goals with likely 2010 Top-2 pick Tyler Seguin of Plymouth.
Brampton Battalion 3 @ Sudbury Wolves 1
W Matias Sointu, SBY: 0-0-0, E, 0 PIM
Season Totals: 37 GP, 7-12-19, -1, 12 PIM
With Sudbury: 16 GP, 4-5-9, -6, 6 PIM
With Ottawa: 21 GP, 3-7-10, +5, 6 PIM
Sointu's four-game point streak came to an end vs. the Battalion. Brampton recently welcomed back Cody Hodgson (Canucks 1/08) from a season-long injury.
Oshawa Generals 0 @ Mississauga St. Michael's Majors 6
G Michael Zador, OSH: Loss, 18 saves on 23 shots
Season Totals: 40 GP, 13-21-2-1, 3.73 GAA, .893 sv%, 2 SO
Zador has now dropped seven in a row. He started for the Gens against the conference's second-best team, but was pulled after allowing five goals in a little over a period.
Regina Pats 1 @ Red Deer Rebels 3
RW Carter Ashton, REG: 0-0-0, -2, 4 PIM (slashing, tripping)
Season Totals: 53 GP, 23-21-44, -4, 90 PIM
With Regina: 25 GP, 10-8-18, +4, 38 PIM
With Lethbridge: 28 GP, 13-13-26, -8, 52 PIM
Ashton is closing in on his career-high for PIM, which is 93, set in 70 games last year with Lethbridge.
RPI Red Hawks 5 @ Harvard Crimson 4
C/W Alexander Killorn, HAR: 0-1-1, E, 0 PIM, 4 SOG
Season Totals: 24 GP, 7-10-17, +1, 26 PIM
Harvard's woes continue.
Merrimack Warriors 2 @ No.17 Vermont Catamounts 2
C/W Matt Marshall , UVM: 0-1-1, E, 0 PIM, 2 SOG
Season Totals: 26 GP, 1-4-5, -4, 14 PIM
Merrimack earned its first road point of the season when they scored late against Vermont to earn a tie. With his assist, Marshall passed his freshman total of four points set in 24 games last season (1-3-4).
Western Michigan Broncos 2 @ Northern Michigan Wildcats 7
D Luke Witkowski , WMU: Did not play.
Season Totals: 26 GP, 2-4-6, -10, 59 PIM
Absolute domination.
Jaroslav Janus stopped all 24 shots he faced tonight for his first shutout as a professional. He didn't have to face a ton of quality chances, but he got himself in front of the ones Lowell did have. His athleticism is outstanding, and if his positioning ever catches up, he'll be an NHLer.
First Period
NOR Parrish, (13) (Fornataro, Fadden), 11:58
NOR Simek, (14) (Keller, Mihalik), 17:40 (PP)
Second Period
NOR Tyrell, (3) (Tarkir), 17:37 (SH)
Third Period
Janus, Dana Tyrell, and Mark Parrish were the game's three stars. It was a big night for the Presov Mafia all around between Janus' shutout, Juraj Simek having a power play goal, and big Vladimir Mihalik getting his 10th point of the season. All three players were born in Presov, Slovakia, and all three played well tonight.
For my money, Tyrell was the best player on the ice tonight, though. He's starting to exhibit a level of hockey sense in how to use his speed that I've never seen in his career, and it's got to have the Lightning salivating. He's so quick and his acceleration is so outstanding, defensemen are terrified of him. He's starting to use that to his advantage and curling when he gets into the zone to buy an extra 2-3 feet of ice, or slowing up a step to also buy him some space, and it gives him the chance to make the pass or shoot. It's a lot like how Martin St. Louis uses his speed, and Tyrell's shorthanded goal was a prime example of it. He barrelled into the zone on a 2-on-2, started to slow up as an Admirals trailer was jumping into the zone, and just allowed the traffic to flow by the net before blistering a top corner shot for the goal. Buy stock in Tyrell now while it's still undervalued. You'll make your money back five fold. On a related note, Mitch Fadden is an absolute magician with the puck when he has time and space. He's fun to watch when he's running the power play from the right wing half board.
Norfolk outshot Lowell 41-24 in the game, and it seemed like they played 3/4 of the night in the Devils' zone. In fairness, Lowell only dressed 4 natural defensemen tonight due to injuries and call ups. Norfolk gets Lowell again tomorrow night, and considering the way the blueliners on Lowell's tongues were wagging from fatigue, it's a prime chance for Norfolk to get back-to-back wins in two nights against the same opponent, which is difficult to do.
From a standings standpoint, it was a nearly perfect night for the Admirals. In the East Division, 2nd place Albany fell to Hershey, so the Admirals now close to within 4 points of second place with the River Rats having 1 game in hand. 3rd place Norfolk extended its lead over 4th place Adirondack, which was idle, to 4 points with the Phantoms holding 3 games in hand. They also extended their lead over 5th place Syracuse to 6 points after Syracuse was defeated by Portland. Syracuse holds 2 games in hand over Norfolk, and fell into a tie at 50 points with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, which defeated Binghamton tonight in a shootout. The Pens hold two games in hand on the Admirals. The Admirals extended their lead over 7th place Binghamton to 9 points in the process, but the Sens hold 5 games in hand.
In the crossover, Providence blew out the Atlantic Division's 5th place team, Hartford, pulling the Admirals to within 1 point of the Wolf Pack with Hartford holding 1 game in hand. As readers of this blog are probably sick of hearing at this point, if the 5th place team in the Atlantic Division finishes ahead of the 4th place team in the East Division, they will still go to the playoffs, so it's important for the Admirals to not only take care of business in their division. They also need to try to make sure they outpace 5th place in the Atlantic to maximize their playoff chances. Bridgeport and Providence are tied for 6th in the Atlantic with 55 points, 1 point behind Norfolk with the Bruins having 1 game in hand on the Ads.
Norfolk has 15 home games remaining on the schedule and 11 on the road. They've pulled to 2 games under .500 at The Scope and they're 4 games over .500 away from home. Point being: if the Admirals can keep improving on their Division-worst home mark, they'll be in fantastic shape.
Jim Johnson is 9-1-1-1 in his first dozen games as Head Coach. Instant gratification.
Barrie Colts 7 @ Peterborough Petes 2
LW/C Alex Hutchings, BAR: 1-0-1, +3, 0 PIM
Season Totals: 53 GP, 35-23-58, +33, 47 PIM
Hutchings scored in his second straight game and has a new career high in goals because of it. He is 10 off his career high for points, set in 63 games last season.
Oshawa Generals 1 @ Niagara IceDogs 3
G Michael Zador, OSH: Loss, 36 saves on 39 shots
Season Totals: 39 GP, 13-21-2-1, 3.63 GAA, .895 sv%, 2 SO
Zador is getting the starts, which is a positive, but he's also mired in a six-game losing streak. His save percentage has been over .900 twice in those six games, including Thursday.
Just think what the Lightning could've done if they actually played their game in the first period.
Antero Niittymaki allowed 4 goals on 21 shots before giving way to Mike Smith, who took the back door loss, after allowing 1 goal on 15 shots.
First Period
BOS 4:24, Satan 3 (Savard, Morris)
BOS 11:21, Lucic 4 (Ryder, Ference)
BOS 15:44, Ryder 14 (Wheeler, Morris)
BOS 17:19, Ryder 15 (Savard, Bergeron)(PP)
Second Period
BOS 4:53, Lucic 5 (Chara, Paille)
TB 16:10, St. Louis 21 (Hedman, Stamkos)
TB 19:02, St. Louis 22 (Foster, Stamkos)(PP)
Third Period
TB 11:09, Downie 12 (Hedman, Stamkos)
TB 16:47, Downie 13 (Hedman, St. Louis)
The good news is that, after scoring 4 unanswered goals, what looked like a demoralizing spanking shouldn't destroy the team's confidence heading into the final two games before the Olympic break. They won both of the final two periods decisively after failing to show up for the first period. The bad news is the damage was already done, and it was significant if you look at the standings. Boston climbed into a virtual tie with the Lightning at 63 points in 8th in the conference. They have two more 4-point games against the Isles and Rangers before the break, and they need to capitalize in both contests.
PS, memo to Brian Lawton: you've got to get someone better than Veilleux for the line with Lecavalier and Tanguay. It could be the difference between mediocrity and being a terrifying team come playoff time.
Moncton Wildcats 4 @ Lewiston MAINEiacs 5
D Mark Barberio, MCT: 0-0-0, +2, 0 PIM, 2 SOG
Season Totals: 51 GP, 12-35-47, +31, 52 PIM
Moncton remained No.6 in the CHL Top-10 rankings this week.
Ottawa 67's 6 @ Belleville Bulls 3
C Richard Panik, BEL: 0-0-0, -2, 0 PIM
Season Totals: 46 GP, 14-12-26, +4, 31 PIM
With Bulls: 13 GP, 5-3-8, -11, 12 PIM
With Windsor: 33 GP, 9-9-18, +15, 19 PIM
RW Kyle DeCoste, BEL: 0-1-1, -2, 0 PIM
Season Totals: 48 GP, 16-12-28, -13, 41 PIM
With Bulls: 35 GP, 14-11-25, -11, 23 PIM
With SSM: 13 GP, 2-1-3, -2, 20 PIM
DeCoste, who has four points in his last two games, tied his career high for points in a season, set in 63 games last year with Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton.
Calgary Hitmen 6 @ Regina Pats 2
RW Carter Ashton, REG: 1-1-2, +1, 0 PIM
Season Totals: 52 GP, 23-21-44, -2, 86 PIM
With Regina: 24 GP, 10-8-18, +6, 34 PIM
With Lethbridge: 28 GP, 13-13-26, -8, 52 PIM
Calgary scored four times in the second period on their way to a relatively easy win over Regina in Saskatchewan. Brendan Kozun (Kings 6/09) had a hat trick for Calgary.
Hats off to Justin Keller.
Dustin Tokarski allowed 3 goals on 22 shots for the win.
First Period
NOR Fornataro, (6) (Parrish, Lashoff), 1:57
WBS Guenin, (2) (Tangradi, Vitale), 4:19
WBS Lee, (7) (Wallace, Caputi), 9:54
NOR Keller, (10) (Szczechura), 11:13
NOR Keller, (11) (Simek, Wishart), 19:54
Second Period
Third Period
WBS Guenin, (3) (Vitale), 1:50
NOR Simek, (13) (Lashoff, Szczechura), 13:34 (PP)
NOR Keller, (12) (Parrish), 19:07 (EN)
Keller and Juraj Simek were named the game's first and second stars. Keller was awarded his third goal when he was tripped on a breakaway with the Penguins' goaltender pulled. For the Admirals, the victory was a critical win in a 4-point game and, after playing so poorly last Saturday, it allowed the team to pick its confidence level back up. Norfolk is 8-1-1-1 since Jim Johnson took over as Head Coach.
Norfolk maintains its hold on 3rd place in the East Division by 2 points over 4th place Adirondack, which defeated Rochester tonight. The Phantoms aren't going anywhere, and it's taking on the feeling that the playoffs may come down to the remaining head-to-head games Norfolk has left with Adirondack. The Phantoms also hold 2 games in hand. Norfolk extends its lead over idle 5th place Syracuse to 4 points with the Crunch holding 2 games in hand. The Admirals extend their lead over 6th place Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to 6 points with the Pens holding 2 games in hand. Pulling up the rear in 7th place, Binghamton defeated Albany in a shootout tonight, so the Admirals maintain an 8 point edge on the Sens with Bingy having 5 games in hand. Norfolk is 6 points back of 2nd place Albany with the Rats having 1 game in hand. If Norfolk's heart is set on catching 2nd place, they'll have that opportunity with 4 head-to-head games left on the schedule.
In the crossover chase, Norfolk closes to within 3 points of Hartford, which holds 5th place in the Atlantic Division, with the Wolf Pack having 1 game in hand. If the 5th place team in the Atlantic finishes ahead of the 4th place team in the East, they will make the playoffs by AHL rule this season. So, for Norfolk, catching 5th place in the Atlantic is another goal to pursue.
Norfolk improved to 1 game over .500 with the victory. They have 16 games remaining at home and 11 games left on the road.
Regina Pats 2 @ Brandon Wheat Kings 6
RW Carter Ashton, REG: 0-0-0, E, 0 PIM
Season Totals: 51 GP, 22-20-42, -3, 86 PIM
With Regina: 23 GP, 9-7-16, +5, 34 PIM
With Lethbridge: 28 GP, 13-13-26, -8, 52 PIM
Regina failed to earn a point for just the second time in their last 12 games. They are five points behind Moose Jaw for the final playoff spot, but Moose Jaw has three games in hand on both 10th place Regina and 9th place Swift Current. Brandon is tied for the league lead in points with 80.


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Airport workers and union members mount a protest march towards Los Angeles International Airport ahead of the US Thanksgiving holiday weekend exodus. They are appealing for improved wages and healthcare, according to organisers. Photograph: Jonathan Alcorn/Reuters
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The history of United Naval Aviation hits a milestone this year, with the program turning 100 years old! The brave pilots of the program, depicted in the iconic Tom Cruise movie Top Gun, are justifiably proud in celebrating the centennial of service to the country. These men and women fly not only the air-to-air fighter aircraft like those depicted in Top Gun, but also support military and humanitarian efforts throughout the globe whether through security, transport, or training.
Many writers have pointed to how Top Gun figures into the rich history of Naval Aviation, pointing out the immense skill and courage of the pilots. The movie also clarified the role of the Navy in combat aviation – which many people believe is the sole providence of Air Force commands worldwide.
We think Tom's character – Lt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell – would not so politely disagree with that sentiment ;).
Fans of Naval Aviation can catch up with all the news of the Centennial Celebration at the official U.S. Navy site. Meanwhile, fans of Top Gun don't need to call into the tower for permission to fly by. Just pick up a copy of the Top Gun DVD and the memories – and dogfights – are yours to keep. Take a look below for details:
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POTTSVILLE?- A funny thing happened last weekend as three area district champions opened their bids at state championships.
In an area filled with sports rivalries as fierce as any, and with most being based on proximity, surprisingly it was the closeness of the three district champions that helped unite the area.
Obviously, Williamsport, which carries the city's name, represents the area, but so do Loyalsock and St. John Neumann. All three teams carry Williamsport zip codes and area codes. And all three were district champions.
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Loyalsock student fans cheer Saturday at Martz Hall. View additional photos at cu.sungazette.com.
"It's great for the community," Williamsport coach Allen Taylor said. "We came out last Friday night and supported Neumann. We then did the same thing for Loyalsock Saturday before our game. It's great when you have all the teams in the local Williamsport area able to go out and perform the way we performed."
Every deep postseason run by a team is special. But what elevates those special ones into something that sticks throughout history is often what surrounds it. And you know the type of run I'm speaking of. The ones that have people reminiscing years after its conclusion.
With the help and support of the entire Loyalsock community and a few local players from other teams, Loyalsock's most recent run into the PIAA playoffs became one, even though it ended with a 73-68 overtime loss Saturday to Trinity.
And don't get me wrong, basketball, especially the emergence of certain players on the team, will be the focal point. But what really separates this run from others is the entire community being united through three different team's journeys into the PIAA tournament.
Yes, it worked out that Loyalsock was the final one standing, but I have a feeling if it had been Neumann or Williamsport the support would be just as strong.
And don't think the support was done there. As Chris Masse and I prepared for Saturday's game at Martz Hall, we noticed Williamsport senior Jahad Thomas decked out in Loyalsock gear.
"It's an honor to be the last team standing," Loyalsock coach Ron "CI" Insinger said. "This has become a close-knit group, even though we're fierce competitors once the ball is throw up on the court."
The community's rallying cry around its basketball teams opened last Friday night with an 84-38 blowout win by St. John Neumann. In attendance during that game were Williamsport players, who also cheered on Loyalsock the next day as it opened with a 63-54 win over Mid Valley.
"It helps put our city on the map. Not just District 4," Taylor said. "It speaks volumes about the talent and coaches we have in this area. I hope we all can continue to move on."
The Loyalsock win proved to be even more special for the area as Insinger recorded his 800th career win in the process.
Almost immediately after the celebration the Loyalsock players raced across town to Montoursville to cheer on Williamsport as it opened the Class AAAA playoffs against Liberty.
"In the game we're enemies, but off the court we're best friends," Loyalsock guard Omar Little said of the Williamsport players. "I just come and support my boys."
Thomas' thoughts, given roughly a week after Little gave his, echoed the Loyalsock guard's almost to a 'T'.
"It's a big deal, because on the court we might be enemies, but just us coming out and showing support shows we are just one big family," Thomas said before cheering on Loyalsock in Saturday's game. "It's sucks being out of the tournament, but hopefully Loyalsock can bring it home. I'm going to be at every game I can from here on out."
Unfortunately, after a 51-48 win over Communications Tech to secure Insinger's 801st victory, Loyalsock's season didn't go any further than Saturday's game.
"It's nice to see District 4 get behind us and support us when we're making our run," Insinger said. "It speaks volumes of our district and to the student athletes we have in Lycoming county."
But, as younger players step into the roles of the contributors they have looked up to, hopefully the bond built by this unique and special situation continues.
"All the schools are starting to pave the road with excellence," Insinger said. "And the kids are starting to realize that when we're not going nose-to-nose that it's healthy to support everyone."
As someone who has grown up in this area I understand the importance athletics can have in a student's life. I also understand the importance of having quality role models to look up to.
This area is loaded with those types of coaches and players. Hopefully, with the support seen throughout the basketball postseason, it will continue to come together.
"Williamsport has become a hotbed for great basketball," Insinger said. "With Neumann, Loyalsock and Williamsport all in the area. It speaks volumes of the student athletes and coaches we have, and how they are doing great things."
"It meant a lot," Little said. "We all care. Williamsport supports Williamsport."


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I'm really far from being a mom, my suggestion was going to be potatoes…
How about white rice? It's pretty safe as just an empty starch, you say your boys aren't overweight or anything so I would throw some of that in there. It's definitely cheap.
Hey, I've been primal(ish) for a long time, and I mostly know how to make it work, and work for our budget. But in the last two months, two of my kids have hit major teen growth spurts and on top of that, they've begun training for parkour. They're hungry ALL of the time, and they burn through our food supplies in no time flat. It's getting to a point that I can't afford to keep up. I'm starting to understand why so many parents give in to the $5 pizza scheme.
I'm looking for some truly cheap eats to fill teen bellies without doing too much damage to their health. Neither of them is overweight at all. They eat a basically primal diet, with occasional treats, plus extra potatoes and sweet potatoes, and more fruit than most primal adults (I think).
So far my ideas are: roasting up some sweet potatoes and keeping them on hand for them to reheat when they're hungry
hard boiled eggs
egg salad in lettuce
Anyone other ideas would be greatly appreciated!
I'm really far from being a mom, my suggestion was going to be potatoes…
How about white rice? It's pretty safe as just an empty starch, you say your boys aren't overweight or anything so I would throw some of that in there. It's definitely cheap.
I can relate! My 17-year-old grandson is staying with me. He loves the Primal diet, but also supplements with some carbs although he has drifted away from refined carbs. I make a full slow cooker pot about every 3 days with other meats in between. Each time I think SURELY this food will last 3 days he dives in and cleans me out. He's lean but working out a lot including running and swimming (he's much leaner than the 1-year-old pic I used in my album.)
I'm also feeling the dollar pinch, but it's better than having him eat Twinkies and chips. Fortunately, he also gave up soda so I'm using those dollars to prop up his meat needs.
For cheap calories, I look for sales on meat approaching the "use by" dates and I make sure he eats enough vegetables. I'm pleased to report he's developed a taste for celery root and rutabagas. I think most teen boys don't eat veggies, and Zac won't eat salad but he does take nice helpings of veggies I include in the slow cooker batch.
Like his gramma, he's also a fruit eater and that moderates his intake of meat a little.
Hit Costco and stock up on their $5 Rotisserie chickens, they are a minimum of 3 pounds. (At least that's what they are up here in Washington). I also second the suggestion about potatoes. Bake up a bunch of them, and have butter, sour cream, cheese, onions, BACON, all the extras they want to top it with. Veggies with dip, lots of fruit. You can do it!
2nd sweet potatoes. They need some carb replenishment. Also ground beef is easy to have on hand all cooked up and seasoned. I make pulled pork a lot, too. Easy to make in a crock pot or pressure cooker. Pork butt is cheap and yummy.
Will they eat liver? I can get liver from my grassfed farmer for pennies to the pound. He sells it for 2-something/pound, but nobody but me and a couple other people buy it so he always throws in a couple extra packages for free. I cook it and make pate and throw that into everything I eat. You could probably add it to mashed potatoes for added nutrition.
I just ate some white rice for lunch with my salmon, re-introducing moderate amounts of rice has been fine for me and I appreciate the added variety. Perfect Health Diet (my new fave paleo book) recommends moderate amounts of white rice.
If you are new to the PB - please ignore ALL of this stuff, until you've read the book, or at least http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-101/ and this (personal fave): http://www.archevore.com/get-started/
Fat calories are cheap! Ask your butcher for leftover beef fat and make your own tallow.
Cabbage is cheap. My favorite cheap meal is chopped cabbage stir fried with a little ground beef or other meat, pork or bacon is yummy, with yummy fat, garlic, salt & pepper.


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- Arizona Veg IPM: whitefly-CYSDV management, pythium link, weed seeds and fire
- Pythium linked to sudden wilt and death of watermelon plants
- The effect of fire on weed seeds
- The current spring melon harvest period is a good time to review whitefly management in fall produce and melons crops;
- The fungus-like pathogen Pythium is associated with significant losses in several desert watermelon plantings;
- Burning vegetation can effectively kill weed seeds.
The latest Arizona Vegetable Integrated Pest Management Update from the University of Arizona (UA) Cooperative Extension in Yuma, Ariz. released June 14, 2011.
Sanitation and whitefly-CYSDV management
By John Palumbo, UA Research Scientist and Extension Specialist
With the spring melon harvest well under way, it is important to begin thinking about whitefly management in fall produce and melons crops.
The first line of defense in avoiding whitefly issues in fall plantings is for pest control advisers and growers to do a good job controlling whiteflies on cotton this summer. This may be particularly important since the cotton acreage has increased significantly this year.
However, before whitefly management begins in cotton, it is important that whitefly populations be prevented from building up to large numbers in the spring melons that are currently being harvested.
In surveying melon crops for Cucurbit Yellow Stunting Disorder Virus (CYSDV) this spring, it became readily apparent that a large proportion of the spring melon acreage throughout the area was grown near cotton.
In fact, our surveys show that on an area-wide basis more than 83 percent of the melon acreage this spring was grown either adjacent to or within a one-quarter mile of cotton (See Melon Survey). In the Dome Valley and Wellton, about 95 percent of the melon acreage was grown adjacent to cotton.
Although whitefly numbers have been relatively light thus far, increased whitefly numbers have been observed over the past week in melons coinciding with higher temperatures and area-wide melon harvests.
Proper sanitation in spring melons is critical to preventing unnecessary whitefly buildups in cotton. It is highly recommended that melon growers quickly destroy plant residue as soon as possible following harvest. A delay in disking under melon fields following harvest can provide a large source of adult whiteflies that will readily disperse into cotton especially when they don't need to fly very far.
These fields also potentially extend the host-acquisition period for CYSDV. Good news though - to date CYSDV incidence in spring melons has been relatively low this spring, and was most evident in the north Yuma Valley as shown in the 2011 Spring Melon CYSDV Survey.
Contact Palumbo: (928) 928-782-3836 or email@example.com.


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|Sunday, 1 February 2004
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Swasthi Shree! Thus says his sacred Majesty, the gracious Great King, glorious Chakravarthi, King of the Kings of Maya, Pihiti and Ruhuna, Mahoora of the Vanniala-aeththo and ruler of all lands from Yapapatuna to Sampanthota, including the lush regions of Pahala Uva, Saparagamuwa and Tammankaduwa:
It has come to the notice of the Maha Waasala that, in the distant land of Amerikaawa, a monk of the Roma sect of the Khraisthavas has been arrested for growing sroosthiya in the grounds of his vihara. An upaasaka who was domiciled at the same Saamakumara Vihara has also been incarcerated by the murakaara hewaayas for cultivating this medicinal plant.
The murakaara hewaayas say that they discovered, in a sleeping cubicle of the vihara, a complete sroosthi cultivation system, with magical lights and puskolas on how to grow this versatile foliage. About 35 plants in pots, ranging in height from a third of a riyana to three riyanas, have been taken into custody, together with two small bags of herbal extract.
It seems that the wheel has turned a full revolution, and things are stood on their head. It is a known fact that, in earlier times, the govis of Amrikaawa were necessitated by the law of the land to cultivate so many amunams of sroosthi, on pain of imprisonment. The first chakravarthi of Amerikaawa, the famed Nadukaara Sodhana-pura, himself planted several hundred amunams of this precious herb.
Apart from its purely medicinal properties, sroosthi fibre is extremely strong and makes excellent rope. One can observe hempen garments, made from this selfsame fibre, for sale in the vast emporia of Amerikaawa itself. So apparently, in the land of Amerikaawa the cultivation of this weed is banned by the law, whereas the wearing of garments made with its fibre is legal.
In this Dhammadweepa, on the other hand, the dried leaf is used far and wide. Under the strictest interpretation of the law, of course, it is not legal. However, here even the enforcers of the law must on occasion relax with a chew or two of betel and a puff or two of sroosthi.
One chakravarthi of this glorious realm once ordered a punitive campaign against the cultivation of the leaf, and the peasantry of Pahala Uva, Saparagamuwa and Thamankaduwa were set upon by the Royal Army; but we all know what happened to him in the following year of the Buddha Jayanthi.
Sroosthi, when ingested, is a very good controller of the extremes caused by the excess of bile. It tenderises meat when cooked with it and in the same manner it tenderises the spirits of those filled with lobha, dveha and moha (envy, enmity and lust); the Maha Waasala has found it to be an excellent aphrodisiac.
The people of this pearl-like country are of a gentle disposition, caused by the frequent use of this benign narcotic. The exceptions are, of course, the striped soldiery of the pereliya, Velu, who are banned from its use, on pain of death. Until the coming of these feline rebels, this land was at peace.
Not so the great land of Amerikaawa, the denizens of whom slaughter, with extreme prejudice, 10,000 of their fellow citizens each year. In the past 50 years, they have gone to war many times, causing the deaths of a koti of people. They are filled with moha, not realising that hate is not eliminated by hate, but by compassion.
The Maha Waasala therefore entreats our fair cousin Pandhura, the Chakravarthi of Amerikaawa to change this inhuman law and to allow the populace to cultivate and consume the noble weed. Perhaps they will then make love, not war.
Swasthi Shree! This rock edict is made on this day of Ravi of the month of Navam of the Year of the Saka Era 1930.
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