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Too bad Obito is gonna get talk no jutsu'd :D
We shall see my friend, we shall see and nice to meet you man.
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We shall see my friend, we shall see and nice to meet you man.
Nice to meet you to
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Welcome, and beware of trolls >.>
Thanks for the welcome and the warning lol. Nice to meet you.
>__> reminds me a lot of -Obito Uchiha- but he is banned
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Hello friend and nice to meet you! Sorry to here that about -Obito Uchiha- . He sounds like a cool person.
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>__> reminds me a lot of -Obito Uchiha- but he is banned
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Hey Arcaneos510X it's nice to meet you dude!, I don't need anything at the moment but when I do I'm make sure to tell you.
Sure man no probz, catch ya later P-)
Nice to meet you :D Enjoy your stay here ^^
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She was born Aug. 10, 1926, to George Layson Hamilton and Zella Gladys Giles, raised by Sarah Elisa Hamilton McDonald and George McDonald, referred to as Grandma and Grandpa. She resided in Heber City and attended Wasatch High School where she met and married Ralph J. Edwards of Charleston on Feb. 20, 1942. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo City LDS Temple where they were sealed to their family on July 12, 1984. Her life was dedicated to her husband and family. She was a loving caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend who enjoyed many hobbies including sewing, crocheting, cooking and canning.
She is survived by her brother Joseph G. Hamilton; her children: June (Joe), Larry (Kathleen), Johnny (Linda), George (Paula), Parley (Clay) and Karl, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Most recently preceded in death by her husband Ralph in 2011.
Graveside services will be held Friday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m., at the Midway City Cemetery, 600 W. 500 S. Midway. Flowers may be sent to Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, 288 North Main Street, Heber City.
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I have decided to embark on a learning process which is all about personal finance, direct investing and the various elements that contribute to building wealth.
It might be a really interesting experiment if Calgary did elect a 19 year old student to Mayor. Jeremy Zhao is running in the current election and is focusing on taxes & voter apathy. Is he aware of all the bigger issues, all the political manoevering, all the budgetary constraints. I don't personally know the answer to that but I can speculate that due to his age he would at the very least have a new and different slant on what is going on in Calgary.
I read through his website www.jeremyzhao.com and what strikes me the most is contained in his bio. His immigrant roots flavoured by the hard work his family endured while becoming established in Calgary. He makes it clear that he is an average Calgarian and that is his strength, knowing what the average Calgarian wants and needs.
Good luck Jeremy, you may not (yet) have the credentials of Dave B but you certainly have my interest.
I just read about the new public toilet in Calgary. Apparently it has a ten minute time limit and once that is hit then the doors open and sirens go off. I don't know about you but sometimes ten minutes can be awfully short!
So if the automated toilet led to you being "exposed" would you be ticketed for indecent exposure?
The "our fair share" idea leaves me with a certain amount of uneasiness. You could easily surmise that somehow we have been getting screwed by some evil business types, in this case BIG OIL. Is that really the case here? I don't mean to give you a course in capitolism here but really the job of any business is to make profits. How do we make profits? It is extremely simple. You buy low and sell higher. Big Oil, medium Oil and even small Oil have been doing exactly what they are supposed to do. Negotiate their best possible deal on the supply side.
If we haven't been getting "our fair share" then to me - and I readily admit I am no expert in the O & G industry- the real blame must fall on the original supplier. Gee wonder who that was? Hint, think previous governments.
Clearly to me, this whole thing is a diversionary tactic with a nasty twist. Think election, think put the blame on someone else.
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I have a 6 month old and 1 week. I have yet to introduce foods to her and I am really torn up about what to do. For some reason my husband and I were under the impression that I could breastfeed for one year without supplementing with anything even food. Is that an option or is that something that is not to be done?
We just feel the more developed her digestive track gets along with her immune system from my milk the better she will be.
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In preseason, Aaron Rodgers spends most of each game on the sideline, serving as a de facto assistant coach, cheerleader and observer.
So as the quarterback watched the second half of the Green Bay Packers' 19-7 victory over the St. Louis Rams on Saturday night, he took the temperature of the team ("more life on the sideline" compared to the exhibition-opening loss to Arizona), assessed the offense ("we actually scored some points tonight") and marveled at the guys on the other side of the ball ("the defense was playing great").
But there was one event – and the jubilation that ensued – that made the strongest impression.
"One moment that sticks out more than any tonight was Johnny Jolly having an interception," Rodgers offered, even though the question he'd been asked had nothing to do with the veteran defensive end. "If you could have a camera on the sideline, I know what I was doing: I was jumping up and down, running down the sideline. And I know (wide receiver) James Jones was doing the same thing. There were probably 25 guys on the field congratulating him.
"That just says a lot about his presence, his personality, the way the guys feel about him, how happy we are to have him back."
Jolly's saga is well known. The indefinite suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. The three years he was away from football, including the Super Bowl XLV-winning 2010 season. The six months he served in prison. The longshot odds he was facing when NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reinstated him this spring. The Packers' decision – and it was no slam dunk – to give him another chance.
For the first three weeks of camp, though, the most complimentary thing one could say about Jolly was that he's been there. That fact in and of itself is an accomplishment, of course, considering where he was not too long ago. In the preseason opener against Arizona, Jolly played 23 snaps on defense and two on special teams without registering a statistic.
But against the Rams on Saturday night, Jolly was more than just there. He made two game-changing plays, and reminded teammates and coaches alike why it was worth taking a flier on a 30-year-old player who hasn't taken a snap in a game that counted since January 2010.
"I'm not all the way at that point, but I'm pushing to get back at that point, and all I can do is just keep working towards it," said Jolly, who was arguably the Packers' best defensive lineman during that 2009 season, when he started all 17 games (including playoffs) and had 75 tackles, one sack, one interception, forced one fumble while recovering two and defended 11 passes. "I'm just pushing to better myself to help better the team, and I'm going to continue to do that during practice and these preseason games."
Jolly's first play came at the start of the second half, when he got his big hands up on a Kellen Clemens throw and deflected the ball into the air. It fell into the arms of cornerback Jarrett Bush for an interception, and six plays later Mason Crosby's third field goal pushed the Packers' lead to 12-0.
On the ensuing series, the Packers forced a punt but found themselves in what they call "adversity defense" when the ball bounced off rookie Brandon Smith and the Rams recovered at the Green Bay 10-yard line. On third-and-goal from the 5, Clemens forced a throw across the middle that cornerback Loyce Means tipped, and Jolly was there to nab it in the end zone.
"That was obviously a big play to keep them out of the end zone, and it speaks a lot to Johnny Jolly's case to make our football team," coach Mike McCarthy said. "When I talk about the team taking a step forward, I think Johnny's definitely taking a step. You're starting to see the player that was here a few years back. I was very happy for his individual success."
Jolly even brought the ball out from a yard deep and tried an Eddie Lacy-style spin move before being tackled.
"He was talking more that he was praying he didn't get knocked out when he spun because a lot of times when you spin, you lose your vision and lose where you are. He's saying how he got tackled by one of our players, so we were making a big joke about it," defensive lineman B.J. Raji said of Jolly's reaction to the play.
"It's amazing how no matter how long you've been gone – sometimes you lose the technical part of it, but the instincts never go it seems like. That's the biggest thing I'm impressed with Johnny, I thought it would be a lot of catch back up with the technique, but he's still very instinctive and seems to have a nose for the ball."
Jolly still has his work cut out for him. The only sure things for the Packers' 53-man roster on the defensive line are Raji, Ryan Pickett and first-round pick Datone Jones. Veteran C.J. Wilson seems like a good bet, as does Mike Daniels, but after that, Jolly, rookie fifth-round pick Josh Boyd and ex-practice squad lineman Jordan Miller are in the mix. There's also the matter of whether Mike Neal will count in the defensive line category or as an outside linebacker.
Meanwhile, Jolly still isn't in tip-top shape. He's listed at 6-foot-3 and 325 pounds, but he played at closer to 340 in 2009 and appears slightly heavier right now.
"He's not that far off," defensive line coach Mike Trgovac said last week. "He'll definitely have a shot to get there. He's going in the right direction. From the time when he was here in the spring to when we came back the first day of (training camp), he did a great job of putting his weight in a manageable position."
Asked for his assessment of Jolly's camp, Trgovac replied, "Johnny is working to get to the level he was at before. His legs, you can see them coming back. He's got a lot of natural instincts, and I think he's working to get back to the level he (was) at. Is he there yet? No, but we've still got plenty of time.
"We'll just have to see how much he develops from here until the end of camp, how much further he can take it."
His teammates are clearly hoping he takes it the distance. And while Rodgers, who criticized the NFL for keeping Jolly away from the structure the team environment would have provided during his suspension, acknowledges that Jolly has to own his past transgressions, they're not keeping his friends from pulling for him.
"Johnny is a guy who made some mistakes, he made some decisions that hurt himself, and I think he's a different guy with a different outlook on life (now)," Rodgers said. "He's been given a second chance, and he wants to make the most of it. As brothers on the team, we're going to come beside him and help him as much as we can. But there's nobody I don't think on this team – me personally and I know I speak for a lot of the guys – who we want to see do well (more) than Johnny.
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Electronic Arts has reversed course in their decision to include the Taliban as playable in Medal of Honor's multipayer. In spite of past statements that the company wouldn't bow to pressure to remove the content, EA cites " feedback from friends and families of fallen soldiers."
Instead of "The Taliban," the multipayer team will be refered to as the much less ominous "Opposing Forces." Gameplay will remain the same.
In a blog post, the game's executive producer Greg Goodrich posted the following:
In the past few months, we have received feedback from all over the world regarding the multiplayer portion of Medal of Honor. We've received notes from gamers, active military, and friends and family of servicemen and women currently deployed overseas. The majority of this feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. For this, the Medal of Honor team is deeply appreciative.
However, we have also received feedback from friends and families of fallen soldiers who have expressed concern over the inclusion of the Taliban in the multiplayer portion of our game. This is a very important voice to the Medal of Honor team. This is a voice that has earned the right to be listened to. It is a voice that we care deeply about. Because of this, and because the heartbeat of Medal of Honor has always resided in the reverence for American and Allied soldiers, we have decided to rename the opposing team in Medal of Honor multiplayer from Taliban to Opposing Force.
While this change should not directly affect gamers, as it does not fundamentally alter the gameplay, we are making this change for the men and women serving in the military and for the families of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice - this franchise will never willfully disrespect, intentionally or otherwise, your memory and service.
To all who serve - we appreciate you, we thank you, and we do not take you for granted. And to the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines currently serving overseas, stay safe and come home soon. Greg Goodrich Executive Producer Medal of Honor.
Just for contrast sake, check out this statement from EA president Frank Gibeau, from back in August:
"There's a lot of furor around games that take creative risks – like games that let you play terrorists in airports mowing down civilians... At EA we passionately believe games are an artform, and I don't know why films and books set in Afghanistan don't get flack, yet [games] do. Whether it's Red Badge Of Courage or The Hurt Locker, the media of its time can be a platform for the people who wish to tell their stories. Games are becoming that platform."
This is what we call a flip-flop... but one that, to me, makes perfect sense. What do you guys think?


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@ houston, lose
@ dallas lose
vs san antonio lose
then another 56 loses, and we can rebuilt
texas journey
27 december - @ Houston
28 december - @ Dallas
30 december - vs San Antonio
and this is what i predict:
@ houston, ny lose by 3-5
@ dallas, ny lose by 6-12
vs san antonio, ny win/lose by 2-3
@ houston, lose
@ dallas lose
vs san antonio lose
then another 56 loses, and we can rebuilt
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lose @ dallas
win @ houston
win vs San Antonio
hmm youre too sanguine
i say we'll lose all3
worthless win
though good to see thomas over ming
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nice christmas gift
let's see if i was right bout dallas 2
must agree with allan
finelly doleac proved that he deserves his money
and credits to chaney too, for letting him play
what about dallas?
come on down
heard alot of spoon's dunk over ming.. impressive!
anyone saw it?
i could use a link to a video of that dunk (when appears)
even worse then i tought...
nash, van exel, finnley and nowitzky destroyed us
right about this one too
ok, we're 9-17
san antonio next, pretty tough to play with a 19-11 team..
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we past by ming - the great C on the league, and we got stopped by bradley
In those first eight minutes, Bradley blocked two Kurt Thomas layup attempts, collected eight rebounds, altered the trajectory of about four Knick shots and made both his baskets.
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i say the rockets win was surprising
i didn't expected to win that as i knew we will lose under dallas
as for the last game of the year, with spurs (6-8 - road) NY (6-9 - home)has 20% chances to win
well that's what i think...
do what you gotta do!
not at all! we beat better teams then houston (hornets, seattle, sacramento) it was just dissapointing!
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doleac deserves some appreciations!!!
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Follow the gentle curves of the Au Sable River through forests along the River Road National Scenic Byway. The 22-mile drive from Oscoda is lovely, but make sure to get out of your car to really experience it. There are plenty of sightseeing options: pullover for a picnic, hike along the river with views of Huron-Manistee National Forest, fish the rushing waters. Grab your binoculars and camera and come along as the editors of Michigan Travel Ideas® share some of their favorite stops.
Lower Au Sable Scenic Overlook (less than 5 miles west of Oscoda): A wide wooden staircase adjacent to the parking lot leads anglers and those who want a close look at the river waterside. Fish for steelhead here or trout above the dam. But know that this section of the river can be dangerous, so even when it looks calm, wading is not advised.
Foote Pond Scenic Overlook (5 miles west of Oscoda): A sand dune cascades below a stone overlook less than 100 yards from the parking lot. Enjoy a picnic lunch while perched on the ledge soaking in panoramic views of the river and bald eagles reeling overhead.
Au Sable River Queen (6 miles west of Oscoda): The red, white and blue paddleboat makes daily two-hour trips on the river late May through early September. It's especially popular for seeing fall color. Not far from the dock, children love to play in the nearby sandy beach; picnic tables are perfect for relaxing and spotting wildlife.
Lumberman's Monument Historic Site (15 miles west of Oscoda): The star of the site may be the 14-foot-tall bronze monument of three lumbermen, but there's much more to see—and do. Allow at least one hour, a half-hour more if you plan to hike the Forest Discovery Interpretive Trail. The Sand Dune Trail, an easy 10-minute walk, leads to incredible views of the river. For a closer look of the river, descend 272 steps to Cooke Dam Pond. The reward? A peek at a replica wanigan: A floating cook shack that supported men working on the river.
Iargo Springs Interpretive Site (18 miles west of Oscoda): Get inspired by panoramic vistas from the 200-foot high overlook, then brave a long staircase down to a system of boardwalks winding through forest and past gurgling springs that flow into the river. Benches make the trek back up to the overlook manageable. Once there, hikers can access the Highbanks Trail and the two points of interest along its 6-plus miles: Canoer's Memorial (1.75 miles) and Lumberman's Monument (3.5 miles).


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Three Gunther Bills Signed Into Law by Governor
Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D, C - Forestburgh) announced today that three bills recently sent to Governor Cuomo for his action have been signed into law. Gunther passed 17 two-house bills during this past legislative session. Two have already been acted earlier this year. Today's action by the Governor will improve the safety of our judges and streamline healthcare practices.
The bills signed today are:
Chapter 148 of 2011: Establishes the crimes of menacing and assault on a judge (A409).
Chapter 149 of 2011: Allows Physician Assistants to perform biennial exams of bus drivers (A475).
Chapter 153 of 2011: Allows Nurse Practitioners to sign death certificates (A1747).
"I am very pleased Governor Cuomo agreed that this legislation is needed," said Gunther. "Of course protecting our civil servants is a priority but I am also dedicated to finding ways to improve healthcare delivery and give those professionals in the field the ability to do their jobs better."
Chapter 148 which establishes the crimes of menacing and assault on a judge is the result of the attack on Judge Harold Bauman in the Village of Liberty. The law makes it a class C felony to assault a judge.
Chapter 149 expands the list of professionals who can perform the biennial exams which are required for bus drivers to include Physician Assistants. This reflects the changing nature of healthcare delivery since Physician Assistants have become more prevalent caregivers.
Chapter 153 expands the list of professionals who can sign death certificates to include Nurse Practitioners. Again, this reflects the changes in healthcare delivery where Nurse Practitioners are providing their services in both medical offices and hospitals.


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"Analysts from across the political spectrum may disagree on the proper course for the state, but they agree that the current fiscal structure cannot be maintained," TBD Colorado Board Chair Greg Maffei said in a statement.
TBD Colorado Board members based their recommendations on conversations with more than 1,200 Coloradans during 70 public meetings statewide during the past year. Hickenlooper, seeking to solve Colorado's problems with the aid of broad civic engagement, formed the nonprofit group in January last year. The group's recommendations were presented to Hickenlooper and the TBD Colorado Advisory Group during a meeting Wednesday at the Denver Botanic Gardens.
"We have never before seen a statewide community engagement on this level in Colorado," Hickenlooper said in a statement. "We are grateful to the thousands of Coloradans who participated in TBD Colorado and to the outstanding community leaders who helped oversee the process."
"We know the path forward is not easy, but we are committed to building on this effort to help seek the right changes for Colorado," he said.
The group is particularly concerned with three state constitutional amendments: TABOR, Gallagher Amendment and Amendment 23. The measures have constrained flexibility of elected officials to adjust the state's tax structure to respond to essential revenue needs, the group said.
The laws have created an imbalance between commercial and residential property taxes, leading to reduced local control of school districts. They also have hamstrung transportation funding.
The group acknowledged that Colorado revenues increased as the economy recovered, but stressed that the state could not emerge from the coming fiscal gridlock "unless structural changes are made." An aging population and its resulting medical expenses would stress the state's budget, the group said.
Seeking to address those problems, the group made a series of recommendations on education, the state budget and other topics.
On education, it recommended that legislation should be considered to expand the number of children in the Colorado Preschool Program so that all families with at-risk children have the option to participate. the Governor's proposed budget reflects this recommendation.
The group also recommended increasing the availability of full-day kindergarten. Colorado funds only half-day kindergarten and in most cases parents who enroll their children in full-day kindergarten must pay additional tuition. Hickenlooper's budget includes money to do this, as well.
On the budget, the group noted that some of the fastest-growing sectors of the economy are either exempt or taxed at a lower rate than others. Changes to the tax system that are revenue-neutral on a current basis, reduce marginal rates, exemptions and deductions, but simplify the tax code and broaden the tax base should be considered, it said.
TBD Colorado also recommended an increase in the number of signatures needed to place an amendment to the state constitution, and that a supermajority of voters should be required for changes to the constitution.
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BioShock 2 ReviewBy Jake Gaskill - Posted Feb 08, 2010
Rapture, Andrew Ryan's failed utopia under the sea, remains one of gaming's most compelling worlds to inhabit, and BioShock 2 does a great job of drawing you in and making you feel right at home. But while it certainly feels good to be back in Rapture and there is plenty to enjoy here, the game doesn't quite pack the same punch as the original.
The Pros
- Rapture is as hauntingly gorgeous as ever
- Tons of weapon and enemy variety
- Hacking tool keeps gameplay flowing
- Sound design is ridiculous
The Cons
- Story structure = missed opportunity
- Uses Rapture as a crutch too often
- Multiplayer works but feels vestigial
Irrational Games set the bar incredibly high with its nightmarish, philosophy-riddled first-person shooter BioShock by creating one of the greatest settings of all time in Rapture, the twisted underwater utopia gone wrong, born from the mind of the ultimate champion of individual self-interest Andrew Ryan. The plasmid-infused gameplay of the first game was satisfying, but it was the world that kept driving you forward, making you want to see what lay just behind the next door.
In BioShock 2, developed away from Irrational's Boston studio at 2K Marin, Rapture is still just as hauntingly gorgeous and stylistically stunning as ever, only now it's under the control of an anti-individualist ideologue named Dr. Sophia Lamb. It was Lamb who helped spark the civil war that tore Rapture apart prior to the events of the first game. Helping her maintain control over the dying city, as well as giving her the means to achieve her own utopian goals, are the Big Sisters. As for the spliced-out citizens, they've become even more crazed and, in some cases, more monstrous over the years. In short, Rapture's in a bad way.
Dive! Dive! Dive!
So where do you fit into all of this? Well, you play as the original Big Daddy codenamed "Delta." After being separated from your Little Sister Eleanor, you are awoken after being in a coma of sorts for 10 years and tasked with reconnecting with Eleanor in order to save her, yourself and Rapture from Lamb's corrupted ambitions.
On the surface, the story sounds intriguing enough, but unfortunately the surface is about as deep as the story goes. The most disappointing part though is that the story could have been an instant classic had it simply let you play through Delta's story leading up to the coma-inducing moment shown at the beginning of the game, instead of simply showing the tail end of this story arc through a cutscene. The rest of the story follows a rather predictable path and comes to a mostly anticlimactic conclusion. Also, the characters just aren't as gripping as the previous cast of Ryan, Atlas/Fontaine, Tenenbaum, etc. Having said that, the voice acting here is once again top notch and hearing some familiar voices again will instantly resonate with people who played the first game.
Give the Parasite a Hand
Now while BioShock 2 doesn't contribute as strongly in the narrative department as it could have, the team at 2K Marin has made some fantastic gameplay improvements. Being able to duel-wield plasmids and weapons is a great addition as it adds tons of real-time variety to every single fight. Also, the new hacking tool, which allows you to remotely hack bots and turrets, keeps you engaged in the action at all times, as opposed to the first game's water-flowing mini-game that interrupted the proceedings. Researching has also received a welcomed alteration; you no longer have to collect film to take pictures of enemies. Instead, you have access to a movie camera with unlimited film. Like the hacking tool, being able to just roll camera keeps the action flowing.
The new and slightly redesigned enemies also keep you from ever feeling like you have total control over fights, which adds a lot of tension to combat. It also makes harvesting battles -- free-for-alls that ensue once you place a Little Sister down to harvest Adam (Rapture's biological currency) from splicer corpses -- joyously frenetic and tense. Later on, there are fights where you take on Tank-like brutes, Big Daddies and waves of wall-climbing Spider Splicers that are absolutely nutty. While the ramped up combat does give the game a decidedly different feel than the first game, it also effectively gets across just how much Rapture has changed since you last sloshed through its rotting corridors.
Speaking of which, Rapture is once again the real star of the show here. Not only do you get to venture to parts of the city that were only mentioned in the first game, you actually get to walk along the sea floor at certain points to move from one area to the next, which really drives home the immensity of Ryan's creation by giving you a completely different perspective on it.
Individual vs. Collective
BioShock fans have been scratching their heads about the game's multiplayer mode since it was first announced and while it certainly isn't for everyone, I can tell you that it doesn't feel tacked on in the least. Plus, the fact that it takes place during Rapture's civil war and actually serves a narrative purpose is fantastic, as it throws you right in the middle of Rapture's darkest time.
Of the game's six modes, Capture the Sister (just CTF with a Little Sister in place of the flag and one team complete with a big daddy trying to protect it) was easily my favorite, because it is gut-wrenching when you hear the Little Sister scream after being snatched up by someone. It's even more so when you do it yourself as she writhes in your arms and screams for you to let her go as you attempt to carry her back to your team's "base." It is disturbing, heart pounding, but also an absolute blast. There are a ton of gameplay challenges to complete as well (30 kills with a shotgun, kill someone using a geyser trap to crush him against the ceiling, etc.). Also, every weapon has a bonus perk slot and you get to use three different plasmids and two tonics, which means you won't want for customization options.
Ultimately though, the multiplayer works better for people who don't normally play multiplayer shooters. If you're looking for an experience on par with top-tier online shooters, you'll be disappointed. It's not fair to call it a novelty, but the very nature of BioShock's combat (specifically the combination of weapons and plasmids) turn things to mad frenzies of chaos that, while enjoyable, might not appeal to gamers looking for organization and ranking up as opposed to unbridled madness. Also, the maps aren't all that conducive to multiplayer, especially sniping, since they are all interior maps (e.g. lots of walls, corners, balconies, other obstructions, etc.) so it makes it almost impossible to play any way other than close quarters. BioShock will always be about the single-player, story-driven experience and while the multiplayer is functional for the most part, it ends up feeling a bit unnecessary. It won't win over the online shooter crowd and it's a fun, but fleeting, curiosity for others.
Should You Kindly?
BioShock is one of those games with an immediately gripping story. Sadly, BioShock 2 rides on the coattails of the original a bit too much. I wish that the game opened by letting me wander around a pristine and pre-collapsed Rapture, because that would have instantly set the game apart from its predecessor and added so much to the franchise's overall narrative. Even though the multiplayer "works," it won't make you forget about the single-player any time soon. It's definitely a must-play, especially for BioShock fans, because it's still a terrifying and intense ride, but if you go into it expecting it to blow your mind like the first one did, you might be reaching for the "De-disappoint" plasmid.


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text: Get rid of Amare? You crazy. He's with us for better or worse. I doubt we will be able to trade him at this time because of his hefty price tag and his health liability. Amare will be back and much better. I'm sure he will put up all star numbers. Melo trusts Stat with scoring more than anyone else in the team. They just need more playing time together to gel. Felton is a really good point guard and just what the Knicks needed. Stat will do just fine with him at PG. It would be nice to have CP3 at PG but Felton is just so much cheaper and almost as good. Ray is obviously not the same caliber as CP3 but he isn't far behind at all. They are both pass first PG's that can score. CP3 is definitely the better passer but their ball handling and scoring are really similar IMO. CP3 might be a little better but the price jump isn't worth it. I think the difference is like 13.5 Million per year!We gotta find a way to get rid of Amare, Novak, and Camby this summer. That's like 30 mill in salaries we can use to sign CP3 and a starting 4


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Anessa Woods
Age: 32
Hometown: Delaware
Neighborhood: Grandview
Job: Owner, photographer and stylist of Bustown Modern, an online store that sells vintage designer clothing
Website: bustownmodern.com
Describe your style: "All of it"
Pants: "These are vintage Chanel trousers. I love vintage because I love history. I've always been into art. My parents used to restore Victorian homes. … I don't think you can ever understand your future without understanding your past."
Shirt: "This was just a muscle tee that I cut. Just cut it to the length you want and allow an extra inch for the bottom to roll up. I'm always doing that with T-shirts — cut it, tie it or add more s--- to it."
Shoes: "I own about six pairs of Chuck Taylors."
Stars bracelet: An engraving inside reads, 'You are lovely in the moonlight.' "This is a gift from my husband [Paul Fogt, who helps her run Bustown Modern]. I am so enamored with my husband I can't see straight."
Scrimshaw and sterling silver ship bracelet: "I got this a couple years ago at a flea market in Sunbury. I think it's what started me on wearing all this sterling silver. Part of what I love about this job is being able to travel. This kind of signifies exploration. It's dreamy. I love that about it, too."
Necklace: From a vintage dealer in Columbus. "I'm a sucker for anything with animals on it."
Wing ring: This is a poison ring. The hinged chamber in the center of the ring opens and, as folklore goes, people used to put poison in it to sneakily slay their enemies.
Watch ring: "We will have a lot of this style of bracelet up for sale on the website. I've been buying a lot of watches. Sometimes I'll wear a bunch up my arm."
Native American print purse: "I bought this to sell, but I ruined it. There's nothing worse than ruining something I want to sell! I'm still stoked it's now mine, but I get sad sometimes when I look at it."
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With the current box office landscape dominated almost exclusively by sequels, arguing for even more sequels is bound to be a fairly unpopular opinion. Moviegoers have had enough superhero trilogies, they're frustrated because every single movie suddenly becomes a "franchise" by default now (there's anotherJourney to the Center of the Earth movie?), and I've personally lost track of how many Pirates of the Caribbean movies exist. Considering the fact that studios don't have a problem making another Jason Bourne movie despite the fact that Jason Bourne isn't even in it, there's no reason to assume this trend will stop any time soon, either.
But I'm not looking for sequels just for the sake of making sequels. Some movies leave amazing little ideas completely unexplored, because sometimes there's just too much awesomeness to cram into one movie. That's what I'm talking about. Not sequels that could be made; sequels that should be made.
4The Iron Giant
I don't have a lot of room in my brain for criticism on Brad Bird's directorial debut, The Iron Giant, because I absolutely love that movie, which is exactly why the only way I can improve it is by expanding it with a sequel. My single complaint about The Iron Giant is that I could have used more The Iron Giant.
If you haven't seen it, The Iron Giant is an amazing animated feature about an enormous, metallic robot sent to Earth from some other planet bent on ruling or otherwise destroying the world. The Giant, voiced by Vin Diesel, was originally programmed by his alien creators for war and mayhem and was, by all accounts, completely unstoppable.
"Hi, my name is John Irongiantington, and I'm made of guns!"
Thanks to the help of a lovable young Earth boy, the Iron Giant miraculously overcomes his programming, learns the value of human life and settles on a life of protecting and preserving humans, instead of crushing them all with his hundreds and hundreds of guns. Or, his feet. He could easily crush us with feet (he's very tall).
We learn that the real enemy in Iron Giant is the paranoid United States government officials who, instead of trying to understand and communicate with the Giant, stoop to desperate, shady methods and go to extreme lengths to obliterate it, even if it means losing innocent lives in the process.
The Imaginary Sequel:
No, no, the real enemy is absolutely the alien race that sent an unstoppable war robot to destroy the Earth. The government officials went a little overboard, sure, but the fellas who loaded a metal skeleton full of lasers and machine guns? They're the bad guys.
Even if the Giant decides to commit himself to a life of peace, there's still a technologically superior race somewhere in the stars that, for no clear reason, wants to beat the absolute shit out of us, and they're not going anywhere.
Realistically speaking, a sequel to The Iron Giant would follow what happens when the alien warlords, assuming their original Giant was defeated, decide to send another, possibly more advanced Giant. They didn't have an adorable kid sidekick, so they never learned about how precious human life is, so they wouldn't stop at just one war machine; they'd send wave after wave of gun-filled robo-monsters until they reach their goal.
It would sort of be like Terminator 2; the first robot didn't work, so now the enemies have to send out a better robot. Except the new robot has to fight the old robot, who understands love thanks to a child sidekick and his hard-working single mom. Wow, holy shit, it's exactly like Terminator 2.
3Kill Bill
In Kill Bill, a woman, Beatrix Kiddo, gets shot to near death by a quartet of assassins and their assassin boss (her former lover), on her wedding day. They also steal her baby. She falls into a coma, eventually wakes up, and proceeds to hunt down and exact her revenge on the five people who wronged her. There's a lot of murder, a bunch of ninja fights and a pretty interesting though completely unnecessary deconstruction of Superman.
It's pretty awesome.
The first assassin that we see Kiddo kill is Vernita Green (Vivica A. Fox). Kiddo tracks her to her suburban, Pasadena home, fights her for a while, and ultimately throws a knife through her heart. This all unfortunately happens right in front of Vernita's 4-year-old daughter, Nikki.
This was absolutely not part of Kiddo's plan. When Kiddo realizes that Nikki was watching, she apologizes, explains that Nikki's mother had it coming, and says "When you grow up -- if you still feel raw about [this] -- I'll be waiting," (it's this scene).
That happens within the first 20minutes of Kill Bill: Volume I, and it's the last we see of Nikki ...
The Imaginary Sequel:
... until the future! I hope, anyway. A Kill Bill: Volume III that follows grown-up Nikki, another strong, scorned woman out for revenge is just begging to be made. Or, if it's not begging to be made, I am begging someone to make it.
KB:3 would be just as action-packed and exciting but with an added layer of moral ambiguity (moral ambiguity sells, right? Moral ambiguity is sexy, right?). The first two installments were about a clear protagonist (Kiddo), and a clear antagonist (Bill). There was no question that Bill was manipulative and underhanded, and there was no question that Kiddo was the gal you wanted to root for. Volume III would show us that things aren't that clear cut, because nothing ever is. It would be a Kill Bill to make us think about stuff.
But with sword fights, too.
The audience already loves Kiddo, the badass, strong-willed woman who doesn't know the meaning of taking shit. Of course we want her to win; she's Medea. The audience will also probably like grown-up Nikki, the hardened, similarly strong woman who had to watch her parent get murdered, right in front of her. We want her to win, too; she's Lady Batman.
Who's the "good guy" in that fight? Who should win? It's not an easy answer. This movie would have all of the badass ridiculousness of a Quentin Tarantino with all of the interesting complexity of ... like, "life," I guess.
Also? Kill Bill III would be Batman versus Medea, you guys!


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No Doubt pulls music video after racism claims
Band apologizes, says they never intended to 'offend, hurt or trivialize Native American people'
Published On: Nov 05 2012 05:30:48 AM PST Updated On: Nov 05 2012 06:11:14 PM PST
No Doubt is apologizing to American Indians for their new music video for "Looking Hot."
The video shows the rockers in traditional American Indian clothing and being chased by cowboys.
The band pulled the music video after getting complaints. In a statement posted on their official website, the band apologized and said that they never intended to "offend, hurt, or trivialize Native American people. ... Being hurtful is simply not who we are."
"Looking Hot" is the second single from the band's latest album, "Push and Shove."
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Moroccan Chicken
Makes 4 servings
Getting started Equipment you will need: cutting board/knife, large skillet, spatula, colander, medium bowl, spoon, grater Do right away when you get home: Action steps 1 & 2
3 small zucchini 1 medium yellow bell pepper
1 Tbsp. olive oil
4 (4 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. lemon peel
1. Cut zucchini into ½-inch slices. Slice bell pepper.
2. Heat oil over medium-high heat in skillet. Sprinkle chicken with salt; add to skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, turning once, until browned.
3. Drain tomatoes and olives and place in bowl. Add zucchini, bell pepper, and remaining ingredients to bowl; mix thoroughly. Pour mixture over chicken in skillet; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
4. Grate lemon peel and sprinkle on top of chicken mixture.
Suggested Side Items: Couscous and glass of milk
Tips: Omit salt to reduce sodium content to 340mg per serving.
Shopping list: 3 small zucchini 4 (4 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 lemon 1 medium yellow bell pepper 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (2.25 oz) can sliced ripe olives
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Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
Illinois State Board of Education announces
FY 2010 Budget Hearing in Chicago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education announced today that its Finance and Audit Committee will host a Fiscal Year 2010 (FY 2010) Budget Hearing on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, in Chicago. The hearing at the Chicago Urban League is one of several budget hearings ISBE is hosting this fall around the state. The public is invited to attend and those wishing to participate may sign-in upon arrival. Please provide 15 copies of all written testimony to be submitted.
The Finance and Audit Committee FY 2010 Budget Hearing will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons planning to attend who need special accommodations should contact the Board office no later than Monday, September 29, 2008. Contact the Superintendent's office at the State Board of Education, Phone: 217-782-2221; TTY/TDD: 217-782-1900; Fax: 217-785-3972.
- Tuesday, October 7, 2008—4 to 6 p.m.—Chicago—Chicago Urban League, 4510 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
In addition to the hearing in Chicago, the ISBE Finance and Audit committee has already hosted a hearing in Normal and will host additional hearings on the following dates and locations:
- Tuesday, October 14, 2008—6 to 8 p.—Macomb—Hancock/McDonough Regional Office of Education, 130 S. LaFayette, Suite 200, Macomb
- Wednesday, October 22, 2008—4 to 6 p.m.—Springfield—Plaza G, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield
- Monday, October 27, 2008—4 to 6 p.m.—Belleville—St. Clair County Regional Office of Education, 1000 South Illinois Street, Belleville
- Thursday, November 6, 2008—6 to 8 p.m.—Charleston—Eastern Illinois University, Effingham Room, MLK, Jr. University Union, Charleston
- Wednesday, December 3, 2008—6 to 8 p.m.—Wheaton—Learning Center, Briar Glen Elementary, 1800 Briarcliffe Boulevard, Wheaton


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Black Ops glitches exist (see the Floating Apple!), so don't let our cavalcade of Call of Duty features fool you that it's a perfect game. It's not; it's incredibly addictive and a blast to play, but CoD is not without its problems. So for once, instead of highlighting the awesome, I'm going to walk us through some nitpicks and problems in my multiplayer sessions. Whether you agree or disagree, I would certainly welcome your thoughts.
Thankfully, Treyarch has responded with a slew of fixes in the Black Ops title update, some of which should address the issues we've had to date...but the rest is just inherent to human behavior.
1. Nobody Shoots Down The F**king Helicopters
The majority of my classes have a Strela-3 on the back. Why? Because there's nothing worse than a Hind or Huey laying waste to your team, and as the title suggests, NO ONE shoots down helicopters. I've played hundreds of games at this point, and I can count on one 3-fingered hand the number of times a teammate shot down a helicopter or even helped shoot one down.
Is it the same logic that keeps a sniper embedded when the enemy is capping a Domination point not to far away? "Someone else will get it. I need to preserve my K/D." Hey, I don't like getting popped in the back either while I'm trying to shoot down a heli, but I'm doing it for the team. Why does this selfish behavior continue exist in CoD BO? Are you guilty of such a sin? Atone!!
2. Jammers Don't Work As Advertised
I play a lot of Domination, as I prefer team-based objective games and playing defensively. As I already mentioned, I shoot down helos, but also I like to use special equipment to aid the team. The Jammer has become a go-to favorite for messing up enemy assaults and keeping key areas safe, with one exception: It doesn't really jam. Yes, it messes up an enemy's minimap and it will mask your unsuppressed fire, and it will nullify C4 and claymores, but it doesn't seem to have any effect on RCXDs, the remote control cars. Shouldn't the point be that if someone drives in a remote-controlled car that it shuts down or goes rogue if it enters a field that's being jammed? What exactly is the jammer "jamming"?
It'd be great to slow down the tide of Hardlined RCXDs, and I was hoping the Jammer would help there...but short of shooting the remote control cars, there's no real way to shut it down. Same should be true of Valkyries. They should either fizzle out or become uncontrollable if they enter that field of influence.
3. What We've Got Here Is A Failure to Communicate
Chatting with your allies is a surefire way to overcome the enemy. Sharing enemy sightings, coordinating flanking maneuvers, or even where you were downed, is a huge boon to intelligence when playing a team game. And knowing is half the battle! Of course, what I've found is that despite 3 million people bouncing around Xbox Live, no one chats outside of pre-set friend or party games (or rogue Kinect mic set-ups).
I'm still the fool calling out "there's 2 on A," but typically the only response is silence. I'll try to warn folks of an attack, and watch them get mowed down or find myself getting nailed in the back because the other two guys that just ate a bullet didn't decide to tell the third guy that was watching their flank. I remember having a fair amount of chat over CoD 4, World at War, and Modern Warfare 2, both constructive and incredibly inflammatory, but at least it was talking. Have things changed that dramatically since the last game to make talking less interesting in the game?
4. "Diabolical Sabotage" AKA The Art of Hiding
Hiding is not a problem inherent to Black Ops; it happens in every MP game, but when a game like BO brings in millions of new players, it just seems a bit more rampant. The problem I'm talking about is "clipping," when players use the environment to mask their characters in the level design; for example, a dark patch where they can crouch near a barrel they normally shouldn't be able to see around or sneaking their way inside a truck, being able to see out while other players can't see in..
To be clear, hiding in the grass with Ghost Pro, totally cool. Hiding against a pipe where you're half-fused with the level, like some sort of Brundlefly douchebag monstrosity: Totally not. It's an abuse of the geography; you've figured out the exact spot that you can game the system, and congrats, you're a dick, but that's just baloney slices. I'm all for clever spots, like going prone on top of snow-covered structures on WMD but taking advantage of clipping is a bit too much.
As mentioned earlier, some clipping issues have been resolved, and other improvements continue to be made (Ninja should work now), but these were some general observations I've made. Are these similar to the experiences you're having? Am I crazy? Am I wrong? What else have you noticed? Do share when you can!
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The first fire was on the median near mile marker 65 between the north and southbound lanes of I-37 on July 31 at about 3:30 p.m.
No injuries were reported, and the exact cause of the fire was difficult to determine, according to Three Rivers Fire Department President Corky Lewis.
Lewis speculated that the blaze was ignited by a blown-out tire. He said when the steel belt strikes the pavement it causes sparks to flare out, thus setting the grass on fire. The blaze was put out within the hour, leaving behind the charred and blackened remains of grass and debris about the size of a football field.
"The grass is getting drier, so we are having a lot more of these," TRFD Chief Bobby Joe Stewart said. "It doesn't take much of a spark, and fire conditions are worsening without regular rains. One hundred-degree days dry it out quickly."
The second fire occurred just two hours later at the intersection of I-37 and Highway 72 East when a trailer full of oily rags, fuel filters, air filters and other oil drilling equipment burst into flames while being hauled by a C.J. Services pickup on Wednesday at about 5:30 p.m.
"I suspect spontaneous combustion from the heat of the day, but I don't know what exactly started it," Stewart said. "That's the first time we've had one like that on an open road. It could have been someone throwing a cigarette out that was passing by."
The cause of the fire was unknown, but it only took the TRFD about 10 minutes to extinguish the flames.
Stewart's comment about drier grass causing more fires proved true when a third fire ignited in a hay field on Friday afternoon. A hay cutter struck a rock causing a spark which ignited about two acres on the J.B. Colbs Ranch near Simmons at about 1:45 p.m.
Jeff Sauter credited the fire igniting to the grass being so dry and a lack of moisture in the air due to the afternoon heat.
"My uncle (J.B. Colb) came over with a shovel, and he was going to put it out, and I said no, he's 89 (years old)," Rodney Colb said.
Calliham Fire Department, TRFD and George West Fire Department were on the scene and had the flames extinguished within an hour.
Calliham Fire Chief Will McBee said he responded to the fire although he wasn't paged to it since he was nearby and could respond faster than Live Oak's fire departments.
"I didn't have to think. I just jumped in the truck and headed that way," McBee said.
The weekend provided no relief from the heat when Joseph Ray called in to report a 2012 Dodge 2500 pickup that burst into flames on Cameron Lane about four miles from Highway 97 at about 3:30 p.m.
Cameron Lane is the county-line between McMullen and La Salle counties and isn't very well maintained according to McBee. He said he would not go down that road after it rains because the potholes would fill with water halfway up his truck doors.
The cause of the truck fire was not officially determined, but McBee speculated that it could have been caused by the drive shaft. The truck's drive shaft came apart, leaving a "yoke in the road" for about 10-20 feet behind it.
"There's got to be some reason for it," McBee said. "It doesn't just happen like spontaneous combustion; there is always a reason for it."
No injuries were reported, but the 30-foot flames were tricky to put out according to McBee due to magnesium in the steering column of the truck.
"I was going to hit it with the water canon on the front, but the more water I put on it the worse it got, so I backed off," McBee said.


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Russell is the son of Ronnie and Lupe Jaso of Refugio and the grandson of Ray and Odelia A. Jaso of Beeville.
The sixth-grade math teacher nominated Jaso for the honor.
This is the second nomination that Russell has received. He will be attending the People to People Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., in May.
Outstanding students are nominated for participation in this program based on demonstrated leadership ability and academic excellence.


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Richard Wilson
WILSON, Richard Roy, 65, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away April 17, 2013, at home.
He was born November 1, 1947, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Raymond H. and Margaret I. Melcher Wilson.
He was a Christian by faith and a Marine veteran of Vietnam and worked as a field rep for the BAC district council of WV.
Rich was preceded by his wife, Tanya R. Mayhew Wilson.
He is survived by his son, Richard R. Wilson II and his wife Kelly of Cranberry, PA; daughter, Heather Frost and her husband Mark of St. Augustine, FL; a sister, Patricia Robson and her husband James of McKinney, TX; two grandchildren, Natalie Frost and Sebastian Wilson.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 21, 2013, from 4-8 p.m. at Reasner Funeral Home, 1515 Charles St., Wellsburg, WV.
Services will be held on Monday, April 22, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Angel Adams officiating.
Interment will follow to Kadesh Chapel Cemetery, Beech Bottom, WV.
Family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Relay for Life or the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences can be made to ReasnerofWellsburg.com


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NL Championship Series Game Three
Cardinals 0, Dodgers 3. Hyun-Jin Ryu outpitched Adam Wainwright to put the Dodgers on the board in the series. Ryu allowed just four baserunners over seven innings. Meanwhile, Adrian Gonzalez, Yasiel Puig, and Hanley Ramirez drove in a run apiece. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
AL Championship Series Game Three
Red Sox 1, Tigers 0. In a matchup between John Lackey and Justin Verlander, who had Lackey winning? The big righty threw six-plus innings, fanning eight and allowing four baserunners. Mike Napoli drove in the game's only run, leaving Boston up 2-1 and in the driver's seat. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
NL Championship Series Game Four
Cardinals 4, Dodgers 2. Matt Holliday hit a two-run home run off Ricky Nolasco, and Shane Robinson added a solo shot later on to cement the Cardinals' lead. The Cardinals bullpen, by the way, combined to throw 3 2/3 shutout innings. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
NL Championship Series Game Five
Cardinals 4, Dodgers 6. The Dodgers forced another game behind seven two-run innings from Zack Greinke and an offensive breakout. Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford, and A.J. Ellis each hit home runs, and Greinke helped his cause by driving in a run of his own. St. Louis threatened late, but came up short. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
AL Championship Series Game Four
Red Sox 3, Tigers 7. Miguel Cabrera hit two doubles and was one of three Tigers to drive in two runs apiece. Jake Peavy came up short, lasting just three innings and allowing eight baserunner sand seven runs. Doug Fister, for his part, allowed one run over six innings. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
AL Championship Series Game Five
Red Sox 4, Tigers 3. John Farrell used his bullpen aggressively to secure a 3-2 lead in the series. He used Junichi Tazawa for 1 1/3 innings and later turned to Koji Uehara for a five-out save. Mike Napoli's two-run home run represented the big damage on the offensive end. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
NL Championship Series Game Six
Dodgers 0, Cardinals 9. The Cardinals swamped Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers. Michael Wacha spun seven shutout innings, and the offense went 6-for-14 with runners in scoring position. (Photo by David E. Klutho/Pool/Getty Images)
AL Championship Series Game Six
Tigers 2, Red Sox 5. A late-inning grand slam by Shane Victorino derailed the Tigers' efforts to force a Game Seven. Lost in the bustle: Jose Iglesias' costly error on a potential double-play ball, and Prince Fielder's baserunning gaffe. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
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- On-farm storage generally pays, caution urged this year
- Market extremely tight
The question is how much of a premium storage will pay this year?
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The old saying regarding on-farm grain storage goes something like this: "bins pay dividends."
This year, however, may be the one year in many that bucks conventional wisdom, according to one Ohio State University Extension agricultural economist.
"The question is how much of a premium storage will pay this year?"said Matt Roberts, an associate professor in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
"A lot of farmers will look at last year and see big gains to storage and think those types of opportunities will be on tap this year, but I think that is much less likely to be the case."
One of the biggest reasons Roberts is more skeptical about storage premiums this year is a significant potential for over-rationing, especially of corn, given the lateness of the crop.
With weather playing a significant factor in how quickly farmers were able to plant corn and soybeans across the Corn Belt, particularly in the Eastern Corn Belt, corn is several weeks behind a normal pace of development.
In Ohio, for example, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported last week that only 56 percent of corn was at the dent stage, compared to 89 percent last year and 79 percent for the five-year average.
Likewise, only six percent of corn was rated mature across the Buckeye state, compared to 46 percent last year and 20 percent for the five-year average.
"In years like this with lots of uncertainty, we see lots of planned rationing, or what you might consider defensive rationing," Roberts said. "Then, when we know how big the harvest actually is, if there is a lot more grain than people planned, prices really soften."
USDA trimmed its production estimates for corn slightly in the September crop production estimates, to 12.9 billion bushels. While that estimate is trimmed from the beginning of the season, the department reports the crop could still be 4 percent larger than last year.


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"The Big Bang Salsa Fest" debuts at the Hilbert Kopplin Park in Three Rivers at noon on Saturday, July 5.
This festival will feature two stages of continuous music and miscellaneous acts, the prerequisite salsa tasting contest, kid rides, numerous food and craft vendors and a wonderful fireworks display in the evening.
Meanwhile, a variety of crackerjack performers will hit the stage to kick off the event—which is free to the public. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Local Tejano musicians Grupo Moya join the array of talented performers during this year's celebration.
There also will be such mainstays as the Chris Rybak Band (with Santiago Jimenez), and the Brush Country Music Jamboree (with guest performers Ricky Turpin playing twin fiddles with Joe Nixon).
South Texas performing legend Al Dean will be there, as will the gospel-based Rocky Roberts Family.
Also performing will be Cadeno y Sus Cojuento, Rob "Elvis" Carter, South of Heaven, Gary Glenn, 20X, the Pear Ratz, Sally Carlson, Debbie Reider, Curtis Richard and Rick Maguglin.
And, also gracing the local stage will be musician Conrad Gonzales Jr.
Salsa Fest began in 2000 under the direction of Murrell Foster, executive director of the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce. However, the chamber board voted to discontinue their support of the event because of a change in sponsors. Around the same time, First National Bank decided to end its seven-year run of operating the salsa competition.
The city of Three Rivers decided to take over, and event facilitator Barbara Dezell was hired to manage the event. Soon, the event was retooled to combine July 4 festivities with the tradition of Salsa Fest.
"We want to get everyone's adrenaline up, so they'll be really wanting to check this out," Dezell has said.
Anyone who wishes to inquire about the Salsa Fest can contact Dezell at (361) 436-2069 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Meanwhile, check out the participants:
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Tony "Pistolero" Hinojosa, president of the Reguladores Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Choke Canyon Chapter, said his group is sponsoring biker competitions and biker games with many contests and prizes. Proceeds go to benefit the Clovis Ray Scholarship Fund.
Grupo Moya
Grupo Moya recently released a new album titled On The Move and currently is working on a second album. The group started playing in the 1970s has been going on ever since—enjoying themselves as they go. The band plays together well because they are all related. The Three Rivers-based group includes Erasmo R. Moya, Roger Moya, Roy Moya, Gilbert Rodriguez, Manuel Tanguma, Johnny Rodriguez, Nick Ramirez and Nick Casarez.
Chris Rybak
Accordion Cowboy Chris Rybak is known for his unique mix of country, polka, Cajun, folk, gospel and classical music. Rybak, who performs both nationally and internationally, is one of the most popular such entertainers in Texas. He is known to play an average of 100 public shows a year and 40 or so private shows for birthdays, anniversaries and reunions, weddings and other special occasions.
Gary Glenn and the 20X Band
Gary Wayne Glenn was always the class clown in high school, according to his bio. He began an interest in music by rewriting lyrics to radio hits to include stories about his friends and family and to poke fun at some of his nemeses. After leaving Texas State University in San Marcos, he auditioned to be the lead singer of Wildcard—a high energy "show band" that performed all over Texas for over a decade. Between 1995 and 2008, Wildcard dominated the South Texas dancehall circuit and gained Glenn many fans who have followed him through the years. After he decided to put a original music cd together, Gary started his own group, "the 20x Band," which has some former members of Wildcard as well as some new faces that have come together to put their own touch on Texas music.
Santiago Jimenez Jr.
Santiago Jimenez Jr. is a singer and accordionist whose father is credited with contributing significantly to the conjunto instrumental style. Conjunto is the accordion based social music of Mexico and South Texas and is greatly rooted in tradition. Jimenez is a three-time Grammy nominee. According to his biography, when his brother Flaco mixed his sound with modern influences like jazz and country, Jimenez upheld the traditions of his father, concentrating on the basic formula of two-button accordion with guitar and voice accompaniment.
Conrad M. Gonzales Jr.
Conrad M. Gonzales, Jr. is a retired San Antonio firefighter and paramedic who has been performing for just under three years. He was inspired to become a performer when his fiance told him he had a great voice and should be a country western artist. Gonzales, a fan of such greats as Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Ernest Tubb and others, eventually played at Leon Springs Dance Hall in San Antonio, as well as in Boerne, New Braunfels, Luckenbach, Seguin, and, most recently, Branson Missouri. He has composed several songs and recorded two that were produced and mixed by Kenny Penny, a former lead guitarist for Jerry Reed.
South Of Heaven
According to their Facebook profile, South of Heaven is an acoustic-electric band that consists of musicians from Beeville. "The band plays a little bit of everything ranging from rock to country, a little old school and just about everything else," according to the bio. Band members consist of Jeremiah Cruz on vocals; Mark Cruz on vocals and rhythm guitar; Marcos Montez on lead guitar; Jonathon Saenz on percussion; and Moises Manzano on bass.
Chano Cadena
In 2014, Chano Cadena celebrated 60 years of bringing the finest in Conjunto music to the public and his fans. Since 1954, he probably has the longest running working conjunto based mostly out of Alice. In the '60s and '70s, Chano's conjunto toured all over Texas and even in states such as New Mexico, Colorado and Florida. It was on this circuit that the conjunto shared a stage with many legendary greats such as Tony De La Rosa and El Conjunto Bernal. Many successful musicians such as Juan Sifuentes, Manuel Solis and Ruben Naranjo began their careers as a member of Chano's conjunto. In the late 1960s and '70s, Chano's conjunto assembled perhaps his most talented lineup featuring the vocal duo Tonio Vasquez and Fidel Cavazos. The '80s and '90s brought another great era as the conjunto recorded many successful albums with Beltran Garcia's Canasta label out of Kingsville. Chano continues to play in and around South Texas with his conjunto till this day at bars, dances and private parties. Chano Cadena was inducted into the Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Fame in Alice in 2001. He was also inducted in 2007 to the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum in San Benito. In 2013, Chano was inducted into the Conjunto Hall of Fame in San Antonio.
Rob Carter
Rob Carter is a tribute artist with exception voice and spirit. He competed at the 2006 Elvis Tribute Artist Festival in Collingwood, Canada. He toured all over Europe and Asia performing Elvis for thousands of enthusiastic fans and servicemen. He also does gospel shows @Cowboys for Jesus Church's and his show is sponsored by the Brush Country Cowboy Church and Pastor Pat Traxler is also featured on the show. Rob will be hosting, emceeing and performing at the Big Bang Salsa Fest in Three Rivers on July 5th.
Al Dean
If you like screaming "Bull sh#$" while dancing to "Cotton-Eyed Joe," you can thank Al Dean, country singer and bandleader of "The All-Stars." He recorded an instrumental version of the song—which basically is the "national anthem of Texas." It inspired a new round of dance polka for couples, which was adapted into a simplified version as a non-partner waist-hold, spoke line routine. Heel and toe polka steps were replaced with a cross-lift followed by a kick with two-steps. The lift and kick are sometimes accompanied by shouts of "whoops, whoops," or "bull sh#$" — mimicking the act of kicking off barnyard muck.
Pear Ratz
From their bio: Once upon a time, in the 1980s in George West, there was a thrash-metal band that achieved a bit of success. Having started families, the members decided to take the '90s off to raise their kids. It wasn't long before these guys felt the itch again, that need to write and perform. But when they looked in the mirror, they realized they were just too old for the metal scene.
"But then," as bandleader Bob Strause puts it, "we heard distorted guitars on Ragweeds's Live and Loud at the Wormy Dog. And with Reckless Kelly putting fiddle on their rock songs, we knew we could find a home on the Texas music scene."
And so out of the brush and prickly pear (hence the name) of Live Oak County, The Pear Ratz were born.
The Pear Ratz continue to keep a busy schedule, touring regionally, writing songs, and building their fan base. These former metalheads have definitely found a home on the Texas music scene.


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Entergy files for more lawyers fees from state
BRATTLEBORO Entergy Nuclear wants another $790,000 in attorneys fees on top of its earlier claim of $4.6 million from the state of Vermont over the energys company fight with the state over the future operation of the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant.
In filings last Thursday, attorneys for Entergy claimed that because it had largely prevailed in the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in August over its challenge regarding Act 160 and 74, it was entitled to its legal fees.
The trigger for the fee recovery, Entergy said, is its claim that the state had demanded a favorable power contract for the states utilities as a condition of getting a state permit to continue operating, a so-called dormant commerce clause violation.
But the Vermont attorney generals office, in its response to the Entergy filing, pointed out that the 2nd Circuit decision had found that the so-called dormant commerce clause challenge was not ripe for challenge, and reversed a January 2012 decision by U.S. District Judge J. Garvan Murtha.
The commerce clause comes into effect on issues of interstate commerce.
Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell said Monday that his office had also asked for a 60-day extension, which was granted, on whether to petition the U.S. Supreme Court for permission to file an appeal on the 2nd Circuit decision.
Sorrell said that the state now had until Jan. 11, 2014, to file such a petition. We just wanted some more time. There are a lot of balls in the air regarding Entergy right now, he said.
He said issues that are currently pending include the Public Service Boards decision on whether to grant Entergy a license to operate Yankee through 2014, the decommissioning timetable, both of which are being discussed in private talks with Entergy officials and the Shumlin administration.
We just thought another 60 days would make sense, Sorrell said.
Entergy lost in the 2nd Circuit decision on the commerce clause, he said, which in essence blocked its claim for legal fees based on the claim regarding favorable power contracts. Now Entergy is filing for another reason, he said.
They lost and now they have filed for a totally different reason, said Sorrell. They are being ambitiously creative ... We are happy to fight that fight.
Entergy officials declined to comment on the latest filings in the federal lawsuit, with spokesman James Sinclair saying the company would have no comment beyond what it wrote in its filing.
The Vermont attorney generals office filing also noted that the total of $5.4 million Entergy is seeking from the state of Vermont would place an undue burden on Vermont.There is no doubt that such a substantial fee, if awarded, would impose enormous fiscal burdens on a small state like Vermont and interfere with the budgeting process.
The attorney generals response said Entergys motion should be denied as a matter of law.
But if the court rules against the state, the state requested at least 90 days to conduct legal investigation into Entergys claim of hours and rates.
Sorrell said his office had not made a decision on whether to petition the U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision, which found that the Vermont Legislature overstepped its bounds in trying to control Vermont Yankees operation.
Calling the 2nd Circuit decision not very respectful of the Vermont Legislature, Sorrell said that Entergy had focused on the comments of a few legislators regarding safety issues at Vermont Yankee, and attributed their comments to the entire Legislature.
Such a decision could have a chilling effect, he said, on legislative debate and also strikes at the separation between legislative and judicial branches.
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"Improving China's Image in Africa"
Op-Ed, Business Daily, (Nairobi)
November 29, 2007
Author: Calestous Juma, Professor of the Practice of International Development; Director, Science, Technology, and Globalization Project; Principal Investigator, Agricultural Innovation in Africa
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China's ability to respond rapidly to requests for investment in new areas such as infrastructure has emboldened many African leaders who are under pressure to meet their electoral promises.
But such rapid responses have seen China establish its presence in many African countries and made it vulnerable to unfavourable diplomatic exposure. In Darfur, for example, rebels are demanding that China be excluded from peacekeeping efforts. They argue that China's role is compromised by the fact that its oil revenues are supporting the Sudanese government.
China needs to rethink its image in Africa so that it can be an effective player in a broader international alliance for Africa's development. New diplomatic efforts that involve partnerships with other nations around the world would make China's interest in Africa better. In other words, Africa's development interests should be seen as the basis for defining China's diplomatic policy on Africa.
Africa's capacity to develop and become a major player in the global economy will depend largely on the extent to which it is able to train a large section of its population in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
China could make significant contributions to Africa if it joined other nations around the world to help Africa build up its scientific and technical competence. Much of this is going to involve creating a new generation of technical and entrepreneurial universities.
There is considerable disquiet over China's economic relations with countries that have poor governance records. Most of the governance challenges are a result of weak democratic institutions as well as access to opportunities for professional training.
China could contribute to improvements in the situation by supporting the establishment of training programmes in development management in particular and governance in general.
In addition, China could work with African countries in expanding and in responding to their needs to move into emerging technological fields such as information technology, biotechnology and nanotechnology.
Many of these technologies can be used to promote alternative development approaches that reduce ecological damage.
For example, China's experience in biotechnology could be used to promote sustainable agriculture in Africa as recommended in Freedom to Innovate: Biotechnology in Africa's Development, the report of the High Level African Panel on Biotechnology prepared for the African Union.
Other fields could include expanding critical infrastructure such a wireless broadband which can help to extend communications capabilities on the continent. Finally, emerging fields such as nanotechnology could be used to develop ecologically-sound products that can enable Africa to pursue sustainable development paths.
Chinese enterprises will continue to be a visible part of the African landscape. It will be critically important for them to cultivate a good image of corporate citizenship and to work closely with local communities. If the enterprises do not adopt an outlook of good citizenship, they attract local resentment.
The work to build a positive image must start now and China's presence in Africa will need to go beyond the current connections with governments and more engagement with the public, including support to non-governmental development efforts.
Many of the transactions between China and Africa are kept confidential and little is known about their terms. Promoting greater transparency and mutual learning from those arrangements will help to improve the image of Chinese businesses in Africa.
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The main ingredients: French lentils, jasmine rice, butter, coriander, fresh mint, onion, lemon, yogurt, cinnamon, cumin and aleppo pepper.
The lentils look like tiny little gems.
Rivka has you simmer them in salted water just until tender -- about 20 minutes.
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A butter lake.
In go the onions to slowly caramelize.
The final step: add a last tablespoon of olive oil and crank the heat so some of the onions get really crispy and dark.
The lentils don't swell that much when cooked -- they're almost as pretty this way!
Amanda adds cooked jasmine rice to the lentils and onions.
The final touch: a dollop of spiced yogurt with mint and lemon.
Reporting for duty: red lentils, onion, coconut milk, ginger, cilantro, sweet potato chips (for dipping, of course!), turmeric, garlic, garam masala, cinnamon, cumin, red pepper and bay leaves.
First, the lentils need a good rinse and a drain.
Amanda wrestles with ginger while Merrill opens a can -- tough job.
After you put the can of coconut milk in the freezer for 20 minutes, the coconut butter hardens and rises to the top; you can then skim it off easily.
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Onions, garlic and ginger softened in some of the coconut butter.
In go the drained lentils!
Amanda very cheerfully adds coconut milk, water and chicken broth to the lentils.
After about 20 minutes, the dip looks like this -- the lentils have all broken down.
For the hot spice oil: bay, garam masala, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon and red pepper.
We watched them carefully: if they sit too long in the hot oil, the spices will burn.
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