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The curl command-line tool is a one-stop shop for data transfer. It supports HTTP, FTP, LDAP, and other protocols. However, people who use it as just a download tool don't do it justice.
curl's inner workings use the libCURL client library. So can your programs, to make them URL aware. libCURL-enabled tools can perform downloads, replace fragile FTP scripts, and otherwise take advantage of networking without any (explicit) socket programming. The possibilities are endless, especially with libCURL using a MIT/X-style license agreement.
This article explains how to use libCURL's "easy" API, which is simple and should suit most needs. (I plan to cover the more powerful but more complex "shared" and "multi" interfaces in in a future article.) It uses the following scenarios to demonstrate libCURL programming:
GET: to fetch content from a URL
POST: to simulate a web form, such as a search engine call
Stubs though they may be, the samples are working tools that you can use as building blocks for your own libCURL experiments. Feel free to download the example code and join in.
libCURL is a C library. My examples are in C++, but a proficient C programmer should be able to follow along. That said, I've discovered a template technique that should make libCURL a little easier for C++ programmers.
I tested the sample code under Fedora Core 3, libCURL version 7.12.3. As libCURL is under active development, the examples may require slight modifications to work under different library versions.
A typical client/server scenario involves a connection, plus one or many request/response iterations. Consider an HTTP transfer:
GET or
POST operation)
libCURL sits in the middle of this process. To use it, configure a
context object with request data (URL, parameters) and response
handlers (callback functions). Pass this context to the library, which handles
low-level network transport (connection initiation and teardown, data transfer)
and calls your response handler(s).
Notice that libCURL doesn't really do anything with the data; it's more of a data transfer framework that fires your callbacks to do the heavy lifting. This clean separation of transport and handling abstracts your development from low-level networking and protocol concerns so that you can focus on writing your application.
Using libCURL's "easy" interface, then, involves the following sequence of API calls:
curl_global_init(), to initialize the curl library (once per
curl_easy_init(), to create a context
curl_easy_setopt(), to configure that context
curl_easy_perform(), to initiate the request and fire
any callbacks
curl_easy_cleanup(), to clean up the context
curl_global_cleanup(), to tear down the curl library (once per
The function
curl_easy_setopt() deserves attention:
curl_easy_setopt(CURL* ctx , CURLoption key , value )
The parameters are the context, the option name, and the option value,
respectively. Think of
value as a
void* (it's really
not, but bear with me), because it can be any data type. That data should,
however, befit whatever
key sets.
GET: Fetch a Web Page
The stub program step1 performs a simple HTTP
GET operation. It
prints the response headers to standard error and the body to standard
First, step1 calls
curl_easy_init() to create a
context object (
CURL* ctx = curl_easy_init() ;
It then calls
curl_easy_setopt() several times to configure the
context. (
CURLOPT_URL is the target URL.)
curl_easy_setopt( ctx , CURLOPT_URL , argv[1] ) ;
CURLOPT_WRITEHEADER is an open
FILE* to which
libCURL will write the response headers. step1 sends them to
CURLOPT_WRITEDATA is a
destination (here,
stdout) for the response body. This is text
data for HTTP requests but may be binary data for FTP or other transfer types.
Note that libCURL defines "read" as "sent data" and "write" as "received data";
some people may find these terms confusing.
CURLOPT_VERBOSE is helpful for debugging. This option tells
libCURL to print low-level diagnostic messages to standard error.
curl_easy_perform() makes the actual URL call. In the event of
an error,
curl_easy_strerror() prints an error message:
const CURLcode rc = curl_easy_perform( ctx ) ;
// for curl v7.11.x and earlier, look into
// the option CURLOPT_ERRORBUFFER instead
if( CURLE_OK != rc ){
std::cerr << "Error from CURL: "
<< curl_easy_strerror( rc) << std::endl ;
} ...
Otherwise, you can call
curl_easy_getinfo() to fetch transfer
statistics. Similar to
curl_easy_setopt(), it takes a constant as
a key and a
void* in which to store the data:
long statLong ;
curl_easy_getinfo( ctx , CURLINFO_HTTP_CODE , &statLong )
std::cout << "HTTP response code: " << statLong << std::endl ;
You must match the key constant to the pointer you provide: for example,
CURLINFO_HTTP_CODE (the numeric HTTP response code, such as
200 or
404) requires a
long variable,
CURLINFO_SIZE_DOWNLOAD (the number of bytes downloaded)
requires a
double. Call
curl_easy_cleanup() to
clean up the context object. Do this after any calls to
curl_easy_getinfo(), or you risk a segmentation fault.
curl_easy_setopt() doesn't copy any of the pointers you assign
to context values, nor does
curl_easy_cleanup() destroy them. You
are responsible for ensuring pointer validity throughout the context's lifetime
and for cleaning up any resources after the context's teardown.
Web services are gaining steam, but plenty of systems still use plain old FTP jobs to transfer data between applications.
Scripts typically feed the
ftp command instructions via
standard input. expect offers better error handling, because it
simulates an interactive session; but in my experience high-end expect
skills are fairly rare. Most annoying is that these scripts run outside of the
main application, so they bypass any tracing or error-handling facilities.
step2 addresses these concerns by moving the FTP pull into the native-code application itself. (Pretend that step2 is a code excerpt from a larger, long-running app.) It also demonstrates how to process the data as it downloads, so you don't have to store it in a temporary file.
step2 and step1 share a lot of code, some of which I've already explained.
CURLOPT_WRITEFUNCTION context option specifies the function
libCURL will call as it downloads the remote file:
size_t showSize( ... ) ;
curl_easy_setopt( ctx , CURLOPT_WRITEFUNCTION , showSize ) ;
for() loop in lines 202-239 sets up the FTP calls. The
CURLOPT_URL option is a URL created by concatenating the name of
the target file with the name of the server. libCURL will try to use the same
network connection for all of the FTP calls, because they share a context.
The value assigned to
CURLOPT_WRITEDATA is available in the
CURLOPT_WRITEFUNCTION callback (here,
This can be any data type, either native or user defined. The callback uses the
value as a means to keep state between invocations. In step2, this
is a custom
XferInfo* object that stores information about the
downloaded file and the number of times the library has invoked the
class XferInfo {
void add( int more ) ;
int getBytesTransferred() const {
int getTimesCalled(){
} ;
XferInfo info ;
curl_easy_setopt( ctx , CURLOPT_WRITEDATA , &info ) ;
In turn, the
showSize() callback does all of the work. It
tracks the size of the files downloaded from the FTP server. Note its
extern "C"
size_t showSize(
void *source ,
size_t size ,
size_t nmemb ,
void *userData
CURLOPT_WRITEFUNCTION callbacks use this signature.
C++ users must expose callback functions with C linkage, hence the
extern "C" declaration. You can't specify an object member
function as a callback, but I've found a template technique to pass the work to
an object indirectly.
source is a buffer of data. I usually cast this to a
char* because I process text data (HTML, XML). This example
doesn't use this parameter because
showSize() doesn't do anything
with the data itself.
source is not
NULL-terminated, you can't
use standard string functions to determine its length. Instead, use the
product of
userData is the value assigned to the
CURLOPT_WRITEDATA context option. Note that the libCURL manual
calls this parameter
stream, likely because it's a
FILE* when using the default (libCURL internal) write function. I
call it
userData because that's a little less confusing.
userData is
void*, you must cast it back to its
proper data type.
showSize() casts it to an
object and calls its
add() member function to record the number of
bytes transferred in this call:
extern "C"
size_t showSize( ... ){
XferInfo* info = static_cast< XferInfo* >( userData ) ;
const int bufferSize = size * nmemb ;
info->add( bufferSize ) ;
On success, your callback should return the number of bytes it processed
nmemb). libCURL compares this with the number of
bytes it passed your function and aborts the transfer if they don't match.
0 to indicate the end of processing or some number less
nmemb to indicate that an error occurred.
A callback may fire several times for the same download, because the library
hands you the file data in chunks. This is memory efficient if your code
operates on piecemeal data, such as with low-level text parsing. Otherwise, you
must store the data yourself as it comes in and handle it after the download,
after the call to
curl_easy_perform() returns.
Legacy system uploads and downloads go hand in hand. The stub program step3 uses libCURL to log in to a remote FTP host and upload a file. It also describes a way to use a true C++ object as the callback handler (albeit indirectly).
step2 takes the remote FTP host, log in, and password as arguments. (A real app would read in this data from a config file; for now, pretend it's not a security problem to specify it on the command line.) The example merges the hostname with the target file name to form the URL:
It also concatenates the log in and password into a string used as the
context option
Note that you can also put the log in info in the URL:
This URL format is simply another means to pass the log in information to the
API. Unlike a browser, libCURL doesn't use a cache or history bar that prying
eyes can later discover. (Hopefully, the remote FTP server doesn't log that
kind of information, either.) Nor is the information available via
ps browsing.
For firewall-friendly transfers, the context option
CURLOPT_FTP_USE_EPSV tells the library to use passive FTP.
libCURL doesn't limit you to file transfers alone. You can also send
arbitrary FTP commands, such as
mkdir or
cwd. Store
the commands in a libCURL linked list (
struct curl_slist* commands = NULL ;
commands = curl_slist_append( commands , "mkdir /some/path" ) ;
commands = curl_slist_append( commands , "mkdir /another/path" ) ;
CURLOPT_QUOTE context option executes commands after
logging in to the FTP server but before transferring data.
CURLOPT_POSTQUOTE specifies a list of commands to execute after
having transferred data.
curl_easy_setopt( ctx , CURLOPT_QUOTE , commands ) ;
// ... call curl_easy_perform() to run the FTP session ...
curl_slist_free_all( commands ) ;
You can use these context options to curl-ify your old FTP scripts.
step3 uses
CURLOPT_QUOTE to call
cwd / such
that the file uploads relative to the root directory of the FTP server.
(Without an explicit directory change, uploads operate to a path relative to
the user's home directory.)
The context option
CURLOPT_UPLOAD tells the library this will
be an upload call.
CURLOPT_FTPAPPEND tells libCURL to append to the target file
instead of overwriting it. It's not necessary in this example, but it's
something you often see in legacy FTP jobs.
Similar to downloading data, when uploading you have a choice between passing the libCURL library a file handle or creating the data yourself in a callback.
To upload data from an existing file handle, set that
FILE* as
the context option
To use a callback instead (for example, to generate upload data on the fly),
assign a function to the context option
CURLOPT_READFUNCTION. The
function signature is very similar to that of
size_t function(
char* buffer ,
size_t size ,
size_t nitems ,
void* userData
) ;
The difference is that
buffer is where you store data
in this case, and the product
size*nmemb is the maximum number of
bytes you can put there. (Return the number of bytes you put in the buffer.)
userData is the value assigned to
step3's callback function is rather brief. I employ a C++ template technique to use an object indirectly as a callback handler. If you're not familiar with templates, note that the declaration
template< typename T >
class UploadHandler {
means the class
UploadHandler is incomplete as written. The
data type
T comes from elsewhere in the code, when registering the
function with libCURL:
ctx ,
UploadHandler< UploadData >::execute
UploadData is the type of object the handler function
will use to do the work.
In turn, the static class function
UploadHandler::execute() is
a mere pass-through: it casts the
userData value to type
T and invokes
T::execute() to do the actual work.
static size_t execute(
char* buffer ,
size_t size ,
size_t nitems ,
void* userData
T* realHandler = static_cast< T* >( userData ) ;
return( realHandler->execute( buffer , size , nitems ) ) ;
UploadHandler will work with any class that implements a fitting
execute member function. I could have used standard inheritance
// ... inside UploadHandler::execute() ...
Handler* h = static_cast< Handler* >( userData ) ;
return( h->execute( ... ) ) ;
I prefer the flexibility of templates, though. Inheritance would tie all handler
objects to the
Handler interface.
Similar to download callbacks, the library may call upload callbacks called several times for a single file. Code accordingly.
POST (Populate a Web Form)
POST operations send form data to a web server as well as
making code-to-code calls such as those in web services. The request body comprises the
POST data.
This article's final example, step4, demonstrates how to use
libCURL for an HTTP
POST. It also explains how to set up custom
HTTP request headers, such as browser identification.
POST body is just a string with
characters between
key=value pairs:
const char* postData = "param1=value1¶m2=value2&..." ;
Pass this string to the library by assigning it to the
CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS option:
curl_easy_setopt( ctx , CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS , postData ) ;
Assign a
curl_slist* to
CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER to set
custom HTTP headers:
curl_slist* responseHeaders = NULL ;
responseHeaders = curl_slist_append(
responseHeaders ,
"Expect: 100-continue"
) ;
// ... other curl_slist_append() calls ...
ctx ,
) ;
Note that libCURL clients skip the intermediate step of downloading and
processing a form's HTML. In turn, it is unaware of any hidden fields or
client-side technologies used therein (such as JavaScript). Put another way,
you have to know what fields the web server expects before you can use a libCURL
client to
POST data.
libCURL provides clean, simple networking for your native-code applications.
With this API in your toolbox, you can incorporate one-off FTP operations into
your main application, automate HTTP
POST requests, and more.
There's much more to libCURL than I've presented here. The examples should, however, give you a head start in putting libCURL to use in your own apps.
The article's sample code
includes the source for the stub programs, as well as a JSP and PHP page with
which to test step4. (The JSP requires a servlet spec 2.4
container, such as Tomcat 5, and a proper 2.4
The pages simply echo the request headers and
POST parameters
received from the client.
The curl web site has documentation and tutorials.
The TCPMon utility ships with Apache's Axis web services project. It's a
listening proxy that shows client/server conversations in a GUI window. I've
found it invaluable for debugging problems with my curl code, especially HTTP
POST operations.
TCPMon is a Java application and is thus portable to any Java-enabled platform that meets the JDK version requirements.
libCURL is especially useful for creating REST-based web services
clients. Also known as XML over HTTP, REST web service calls encapsulate HTTP
GET or
POST requests instead of wrapping them in a SOAP envelope. Amazon.com, for example, offers
its public web services API via REST as well as SOAP. Yahoo's web services use REST
Q Ethan McCallum grew from curious child to curious adult, turning his passion for technology into a career.
Related Reading
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Return to the Linux DevCenter.
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Signs Point Toward Carter Heading To New York
Prior to Tuesday's game against Lehigh Valley, PawSox manager Ron Johnson was asked when Chris Carter was expected to be back in the starting lineup.
RJ answered, "Tomorrow night."
He didn't say if Carter would be getting dressed in the home or visiting clubhouse at McCoy Stadium.
(photos courtesy of Kelly O'Connor)
By now you've probably seen published reports that Carter is one of two players-to-be-named-later that will go to the New York Mets in exchange for 6-time All-Star relief pitcher Billy Wagner.
There's no confirmation that Carter is part of the deal from the Red Sox or Mets, but there's plenty of circumstantial evidence.
Carter has been out of Pawtucket's starting lineup with what was originally described as fatigue (he also cited a sore back) for six straight games, but Chris says he's been ready to play since Sunday. He took batting practice on Tuesday and was in uniform during the game – even as rumors swirled that he's headed to New York.
Ironically, the Buffalo Bisons (top farm club for the Mets) are at McCoy Stadium on Wednesday, so it's conceivable that Carter could be playing against Pawtucket. If he is part of the deal, he would probably have to clear waivers first (which is often the case with players-to-be-named later) so that could delay the process until the two game series against Buffalo is over.
If Carter is part of the trade, we wish him nothing but the best with the Mets. Chris is an outstanding hitter with a burning desire to improve his all-around game in order to have a long and productive major league career. He's been fantastic to Steve and me in his two years with the PawSox, and we've enjoyed getting to know his father and grandfather as well.
And if the rumors are wrong . . . it will be nice to have him back in Pawtucket's lineup on Wednesday night.
* * * * *
When the Red Sox traded for Alex Gonzalez, I think it was widely assumed that Boston had found its primary shortstop for the rest of the 2009 season.
After seeing Jed Lowrie in action for the last two nights, I'm not so sure.
Admittedly, it's only two games, but Lowrie looks like the guy who was Boston's Minor League Offensive Player of the Year in 2007 when he hit .298 with 47 doubles, 8 triples, and 13 HR in 133 games between Portland and Pawtucket.
In the first two games of his current rehab stint, Lowrie has belted 3 long home runs and just missed a fourth tater that went foul by a few feet.
One possible reason for Lowrie's power surge is that he's lifting weights again. After having wrist surgery in late April, he was reluctant to do strength training that put strain on his wrist, but he's starting lifting again and told me he feels much stronger.
Alex Gonzalez is a dependable shortstop defensively, but a healthy Jed Lowrie is an infinitely better offensive player and could provide a significant boost to Boston's playoff push in September.
* * * * *
George Kottaras is also expected to return to the Red Sox when rosters expand in September, and he's hitting .368 in his current rehab assignment for the PawSox.
George went on the disabled list with a lower back strain on August 1st . . . which just-so-happened to be the same day that Boston added Victor Martinez to the roster.
Martinez obviously took his spot (at least in the short term) as Boston's second catcher, and I asked George if that was a bitter pill to swallow.
"Yes and no," George told me. "You understand the business and it was a great thing for the team. The whole object is for the team to win and he's a big piece to the puzzle to help us succeed. Those kinds of things happen and you can't let it affect your game or your day-to-day activities."
Kottaras expects to resume his role as Tim Wakefield's personal catcher in early September and says his rookie year with the Red Sox has been all he had hoped it would be.
"It's been all that and more," Kottaras said. "It's been an honor playing for the Boston Red Sox. It's a great organization with great fans and I'm having a good time with it."
* * * * *
On Wednesday afternoon, I'll have the privilege of serving as emcee of the BoSox Club luncheon at Anthony's Pier 4 in Boston with representatives of the Red Sox and White Sox in attendance. If by any chance you're planning to attend, please say hello – it's always nice to know blog readers are out there!
And I hope you'll join us for the radio call on Wednesday night as the PawSox open a 2-game series against Buffalo. The pre-game show begins at 6:50 on the PawSox radio network and PawSox.com.
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In spring training I had the good fortune to sit right behind home plate for a few games, and I?m not sure I?ve had a better opportunity to watch players both on the field and in the dugout. I came away very impressed by how intense Chris was even in the spring contests. I vividly remember one at-bat; he seemed to live and die by every pitch, a sharp nod for the ball outside, a quick drawn-in breath for the close pitch taken for a strike. And the best part of it was, he was on deck! He was so immersed in the game that he seemed to be taking his teammate's pitches as his own. Right along with this, I'm not sure I've ever seen someone watch the game so consistently and with such focus when he wasn't on the field, whether he wasn't in the lineup or he simply wasn't at bat. I have no small number of shots like the one above where he was leaning over the rail, intently watching. If it turns out CC will indeed be traded, I only hope it opens doors that seemed to stay closed to him in Boston's lineup. He deserves the chance to play.
I wish Chris Carter well. When Lowrie and Kottaras are back with the team it will only make our bench even stronger.
Chris Carter is the best hitter the Red Sox have in their AAA or AA farm system. He is a competitor who takes every strikeout or unsuccessful at-bat to heart, and who returns to the plate doubly determined to put his team in the W column. He is probably the hardest worker on the PawSox team, and he is a gentleman, treating the fans with respect. I have watched him closely for two seasons now, and I was upset but not surprised that he seems to be part of Theo's Wagner acquisition plans.
I think trading him to the Mets is a mistake we will regret deeply, and for a very long time. I also believe that if this gives CC the shot at the majors that the Red Sox have denied him, perhaps he is better off there. I say that with a heavy heart, because I have loved every minute of watching him in a PawSox uniform.
Chris, if you are reading this, remember to trust your gifts. Your instincts are good and you only get into trouble at the plate when you overanalyze yourself, or beat yourself up after an unproductive at-bat. Don't swing at the high stuff, be patient and trust in your instincts– they are good. Thank you for bringing so many of us such joy and excitement at McCoy, and please know that some of us will be following your career path carefully while wishing that we can still see you in a Red Sox uniform. You have earned our respect; now, go get that championship you so richly deserve to be part of elsewhere. I, for one, will be rooting for you with all my heart.


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By Sharna Johnson: CNJ staff writer
The saying age has its privileges may find new meaning in New Mexico law.
A bill passed by the state Senate Tuesday gives senior citizens 70 and older an automatic pass on jury duty.
Introduced by Sen. Stuart Ingle, SB 112 gives citizens 70 and older a choice to be permanently exempted from jury service.
Ingle is state senator for Chaves, Curry, De Baca and Roosevelt Counties.
The bill passed the Senate 37-3 and is on its way to the House.
A person wishing to be exempt will be required to file an affidavit with the court requesting the exemption, according to the bill.
But those citizens who still wish to serve can and will not be removed from the jury pool.
The bill was born of concerns from elder residents who, "have difficulties with mobility or transportation issues that might limit their ability to get to court while others have hardships with bad weather and with the ability of caregivers who might not be able to assist them in getting to the courthouse," a press release from Ingle's office said.
A spokesperson with Ingle's office said there are many seniors who are able and want to serve and whose wisdom and experience is appreciated in the jury box.
But for many others it can be a hardship.
Pleasant Hill resident Jane Sealey said at 72, she has served on jury duty numerous times in her adult life.
"I've always enjoyed serving," she said.
Sealey said she would probably serve again if called, though she admitted she is at a point in life where she and her husband like to travel. She also said the courts have been good about working with scheduling conflicts she has had in the past.
So even though she would qualify for the exemption under the proposed law,Sealey is not sure she would opt for it, just yet.
But Sealey said she can certainly understand why some senior citizens might have health or life conditions that would make jury duty uncomfortable if not impossible.
"I have a few friends in their 80s and past and they wouldn't want to sit in a jury box all day," she said.
"For me, I'm still able to do it. Not (always) particularly wanting to, but able to. Every time they've called I've served."


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Their drummer must be an alien, jesus.
Written by mz on 24.11.2013 at 11:38bad production
Written by Troy Killjoy on 24.11.2013 at 20:39
You and I appear to have different opinions when it comes to production, I think it suits the sound perfectly.
Written by mz on 25.11.2013 at 13:27
I just wished it was a little, duno, better.
Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 25.11.2013 at 13:55
Written by mz on 25.11.2013 at 13:27
I just wished it was a little, duno, better.
Define what would be better for you? What aspect of the current production?
Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 25.11.2013 at 15:48
What is 'just better'? Just better as such does not mean anything at all. If he thinks it could be better he must have an idea what aspect could be better according to him?
The word better as such is devoid of any meaning when it comes to production. It could mean 'clearewr' sound, fuller sound, vocals more to the foreground or less clear sound, thinner sound vocals to the backgroundd. Etc etc.
Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 25.11.2013 at 13:55
Define what would be better for you? What aspect of the current production?
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How can anyone call this thin? If anything, this is one of the most dense death metal albums of the year. Production-wise I found it very similar to Abyssal's latest. Both have a sort of cavernous intensity about them, and at times bludgeon the listener with a wall of sound.
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Don't hear much song writing here or at least good song writing.
It's very repetitive in a bad way.
You can do DM with good song writing but IMO this isn't an example of it.
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If the Song lengths were a bit shorter, this would easily be a high 9 for me. The murky atmosphere they create is amazing regardless.
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Written by Masonics on 12.01.2014 at 10:51
If the Song lengths were a bit shorter, this would easily be a high 9 for me. The murky atmosphere they create is amazing regardless.
In comparison to The Destroyer Of All? Because that was one of the things that kept the album from being best of 2011 for me. The songs are shorter, there're just more of them.
I also like the colossal atmosphere and song-writing, and love the production that's so thick you could beat someone to death with it.
Written by InnerSelf on 20.01.2014 at 19:06
The best thing I ever did this year was saving this album to when I had not much of new stuff stuff to go through and I had the time to really savor it.
Oh. My. God.
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Good to see it on the top of your list.
Written by Guest on 25.11.2013 at 17:05
An Antediluvian-ish or a Flourishing-esque thick production is exactly what I don't want for Ulcerate. It would totally drown their sound in excessive murkiness. The wall of dissonance they generate is more than adequate and the production on this one does nothing but accentuate and compliment it in its entirety.
Written by tea[m]ster on 16.08.2014 at 16:49
Ok, I will ask you because it's clearly one of your favorite albums...
I saw this band listed under "best post metal bands". Is their any post metal in this? I listened to the first track off this album a while ago - I didn't like it. But that was a while ago, so maybe I should give this another shot? I am the consumer, you are the vendor...sell it to me...
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The Destroyers Of All. That's the one you really should get to if you want to hear some post-metal prominence within a death metal album.


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For 'Hangmen' and 'Escaped Alone,' Connecting Threads in London
Martin McDonagh and Caryl Churchill's two plays, so different, are united by extreme narrative tension.
February 15, 2016, Monday
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Review: 'Hangmen' Is a Triumphant Return for Martin McDonagh
"Hangmen" reminds one of the unmistakable terrain marked out by a playwright who cares not one whit for niceties and political correctness.
September 23, 2015, Wednesday
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Martin McDonagh's 'Hangmen,' a Mordant Stage Homecoming in London
The playwright talks about his new play, which is being staged at the Royal Court 15 years after the theater turned down his "Lieutenant of Inishmore."
September 16, 2015, Wednesday
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So Tired of Being Alone
In "Outside Mullingar," by John Patrick Shanley, two unmarried Irish neighbors, one quirky and one stubborn, deal with lost youth and thinning chances.
October 19, 2014, Sunday
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The new play "Billy & Ray" is the latest stage work to focus on filmmaking.
October 19, 2014, Sunday
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His Turn With the Past
The film director John Michael McDonagh, older brother of the playwright Martin, has become a filmmaker to watch in his own right with "The Guard" and now "Calvary."
July 29, 2014, Tuesday
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Three actresses in the Broadway run of "The Cripple of Inishmaan" are jointly making the most of their downtime in New York City.
June 3, 2014, Tuesday
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Daniel Radcliffe stars in Michael Grandage's splendid production of Martin McDonagh's dark comedy "The Cripple of Inishmaan."
April 21, 2014, Monday
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Daniel Radcliffe Remains a Draw on Broadway
With the power of Daniel Radcliffe's name, Martin McDonagh's 1996 dark comedy, "The Cripple of Inishmaan," sold nearly every seat for its first two preview performances.
April 14, 2014, Monday
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- Looking back, were there benefits to participating in Albion's Dual Degree Program in Engineering instead of the more traditional route of four or five years at an engineering school?
- The biggest advantage is the well-rounded education that you end up with. Unless you want to go into a strictly technical route, being exposed to a range of subjects from women's studies to world religions challenges you to learn to formulate opinions and have discussions. When you work in a dynamic corporate structure, most of your day is spent navigating the business processes, negotiating with peers or across groups and learning new things. Although I do occasionally have to remember how to set tuning parameters or explain to someone what an endothermic reaction is, it isn't the biggest part of my day.
Another real benefit was the small class size at Albion. At a bigger school many students get lost in the intro chemistry and math classes, and even if they pass they don't necessarily internalize the concepts. At Albion, professors were very accessible and we had great class discussions.
- Do any Albion courses or experiences stand out in your mind as particularly helpful while you were in engineering school?
- Taking a couple of classes as independent study while I was at Albion was really useful. Not only was it instrumental in letting me graduate in five years, but I think the experience of working through things on my own was a good experience for the work world, when you don't always have a lot of direction but still need to figure out how things work. Also, I found that thermodynamics and reactions engineering were pretty easy after taking the pre-reqs at Albion. The courses at Albion covered most of the concepts, so I was way ahead of my classmates at Michigan in those areas.
- What are some of your favorite memories of your time at Albion?
- I loved playing in the jazz band at Albion. I was a flute player in high school and picked up the sax just my senior year. I never would have made it into the jazz band at Michigan, so I am thankful for that experience.
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---Left tackle Ryan Clady and the Denver Broncos are progressing in their race against the NFL clock to reach a long-term contract extension.
Clady, a three-time Pro Bowl blocker and the blindside protector for Peyton Manning in Denver, wants a new contract, but declined a deal offering $10 million per season. A free agent entering the offseason, the Broncos used the franchise tag to retain Clady when contract talks halted. He'll earn $9.8 million in 2013 if the two sides can't strike a deal before the NFL-imposed July 15 deadline.
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---A group of Seattle Seahawks fans is trying to make CenturyLink Field the loudest stadium on Earth.
Volume 12, which isn't officially associated with the Seahawks, is organizing an effort to break the Guinness World Record for "loudest crowd roar at a sports stadium" during the Sept. 15 home opener against the San Franscisco 49ers. Guinness has approved the group's attempt to set the new world record, Volume 12 said on their Facebook page.
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---On Monday, New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft referred to a letter sent before the 2010 draft by then University of Florida tight end Aaron Hernandez. Less than two weeks after receiving the letter, the Patriots selected Hernandez in the fourth round of the NFL draft.
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RAYLAND – Budget balancing options continue to be explored in Rayland where some action in this direction was taken in late November.
During this week's meeting of village council, possible options of lowering the fire protection contract amount paid to the fire department and disbanding the police department were discussed.
The options are under consideration in order to balance the general fund budget. A 3-mill levy for current expenses was defeated in the Nov. 6 election.
Council took action in late November after Village Administrator Rich Bibbo suggested several possible cost-saving measures. As a result, council at that time adopted an ordinance on an emergency basis providing for a $4 monthly streetlight fee with the fee to be placed on residents' utility bills. Also, it was decided to increase the park rental fee from $45 to $50.
Options listed by Bibbo in November were the possibilities of deannexing the Narrows Road section of the village, turning off half of the village's 56 streetlights, lowering the amount paid to the fire department for fire protection, disbanding the Rayland Police Department, reducing maintenance of the village's parks, raising the park rental fee, instituting a monthly streetlight fee, implementing a village income tax, instituting a yearly fire protection fee and closing the municipal building.
Councilwoman Candy Bibbo this week said she is in favor of cutting the fire department funding in half and disbanding the police department.
After Councilwoman Carolyn Tolonese asked about the exact cost-saving of deannexing the Narrows Road, the village administrator said Solicitor Joseph Vavra is checking the way to legally proceed in this matter.
Councilman Roger Beck asked about the legality of disbanding the police department and if this was done, whether the village would have to enter into a contract with another law enforcement department.
Beck also said of the options being discussed, no one has been able to answer the questions with certainty.
Mayor Tammy Morelli said she would call Vavra and get answers regarding legalities in regard to disbanding the police department and the legal process needed to deannex the Narrows Road. She added that she would have answers by the next council meeting so decisions could be made.
Beck asked if the village had put grass-cutting fees onto property owners' taxes when village workers cut grass on private property.
The mayor and the village administrator both responded that all grass-cutting on private properties was done by volunteers not village workers.
Fiscal Officer Rick Soos said in order to assess grass-cutting fees, a resolution must be approved by council and the fees assessed in September. He added that if there were any fees that should have been assessed in September 2012, these can be assessed in September of next year.
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'Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss' casting in Milwaukee
"Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition," the ABC show, is coming to Milwaukee in search of participants for its Season 4.
Candidates can attend an open call April 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Planet Fitness, 6529 S 27th St, Franklin or send in a home tape. »Read Full Article
Von Trier's 2-part 'Nymphomaniac' is twice the endurance test
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In 'Le Week-End,' love is a battlefield — even in Paris
Marriage is not a pop song. Love does not keep us together. The hard work it requires causes stress fractures and fault lines.
The longtime marriage in "Le Week-End" is at a tipping point. And the next 48 hours will determine which way it falls. »Read Full Article
Potawatomi Casino introducing new venue with Bill Engvall
Potawatomi Bingo Casino is getting into the bigger show business.
Home of the 500-seat capacity Northern Lights Theater, the casino will transform the 30,000-square-foot Potawatomi Bingo Casino Expo Center into a 1,500-seat entertainment venue for the first time, for comedian Bill Engvall on May 28. The venue will also include beverage service. »Read Full Article
Letterman 'excited' and 'flattered' that Stephen Colbert will replace him
CBS has named Stephen Colbert, star of the Comedy Central show "The Colbert Report," to replace David Letterman, who has announced he will retire in 2015.
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I don't have much time to write this review, because after seeing "Oculus" I need to cover every mirror in the house before I go to bed.
The mirror problem stems from the evil antique at the center of this intricate horror story from the producers of "Insidious" and "Paranormal Activity." In "Oculus," a woman (Karen Gillan) is trying to prove that her parents were killed by a supernatural force that lives in an antique mirror and not by her brother, who was convicted of the murders. »Read Full Article
'The Raid 2' gets bigger budget, but no bigger bang
Loosely translated, "The Raid 2" means "Mo Money Mo Problems" on the Far East Coast. If only writer-director Gareth Evans had listened to Biggie Smalls before going large with the sequel to Indonesia's dangerously explosive cult smash "The Raid: Redemption."
After all, when "The Raid 2's" action-packed screenplay proved too pricey five years ago, Evans devised "Redemption" as a spectacular Plan B, a high-concept, high-rise assault that raged against its budgetary constraints like a chopsocky junkie fast-forwarding through "Die Hard." »Read Full Article
Bastille Days reveals entertainment lineup
Organizers for Bastille Days have revealed the entertainment lineup for the 33rd annual, free, French-inspired, four-day festival at Cathedral Square Park, taking place this year from July 10 to 13.
Opening day July 10 will include an annual 5K run at 9 p.m. intended to replicate the famous storming of the Bastille prison in Paris on July 14, 1789. Registration is required for the run; $25 in advance at bastilledaysfestival.com, or $25 on site. »Read Full Article
The Brewers (and Hank) make a 'Happy' video
The multitasking Brewers are at it again. First they rescued a dog during spring training. And now, with a season that's currently a winning 6-2, they're producing music videos. The team performs the oft-heard Pharrell Williams' "Happy."
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So, March madness is in the rear-view mirror. The Brewers are starting their drive to the playoffs (no, really). Naturally, it's time to be thinking football.
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Star DJ Kaskade playing intimate Oak Lounge show in Milwaukee
Fresh off a top slot at last month's major Ultra Music Festival in Miami, Kaskade, one of the biggest names in electronic dance music, has announced a new show in Milwaukee May 16--at the 250-capacity Oak Lounge.
And tickets are just $30. »Read Full Article
Local band Decibully reunites Monday for show at Turner Hall Ballroom
On April 2, 2011, local alt-rock band Decibully played Cactus Club with some new material.
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No joke: Colbert to replace Letterman
CBS has named Stephen Colbert, star of the Comedy Central show "The Colbert Report," to replace David Letterman, who has announced he will retire in 2015.
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Milwaukee movies off the grid: April 11-17
A look at alternative-venue movie options around Milwaukee:
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"Big Bad Wolves": Stylish revenge thriller about a detective seeking justice for a young girl's murder. (Quentin Tarantino says it was his favorite movie of 2013.) In Hebrew with English subtitles. 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. $6; $5 for UWM faculty, staff, alumni, seniors and non-UWM students; free for UWM students with ID. »Read Full Article
Three Lions Pub in Shorewood gets the green light to expand
The Shorewood Village Board has given Three Lions Pub the go-ahead to expand into the former Big Bay Brewing Co. tasting room next door. »Read Full Blog Post
New DVD releases April 15: 'Ride Along,' 'The Nut Job'
RIDE ALONG (Universal) Action comedy with Kevin Hart as a big-talk, little-experience high school security guard who goes on a ride-along with his girlfriend's brother, a no-nonsense cop played by Ice Cube (who's also one of the movie's producers). (PG-13; violence, sexual content, brief language) ★★★ »Read Full Article
All 15 Milwaukee County golf courses to open today
All 15 Milwaukee County Parks golf courses official are opening for driving, putting and missing the green by thiiiiis much starting at 10 a.m. Thursday.
The 2014 golf season formally starts with a "group tee-off" at 10 a.m. at Currie Park Golf Course, 3535 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa, with County Executive Chris Abele and Parks Director John Dargle Jr. »Read Full Article
On Tap Today: Affordable fashion and a creative magazine launch party
Divine Consign is back this month with another women's consignment sale, this time at the Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., in Whitefish Bay. Stop in between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. to shop a selection of fashionable, affordable clothes, handbags, shoes and accessories. It's free to attend and fitting rooms are available, so you won't be trying to re-sell the items in a few weeks.
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Aretha Franklin, Zendaya, Kristian Bush to play State Fair
Soul legend Aretha Franklin, former Disney Channel star Zendaya and Sugarland's Kristian Bush have been added to the Wisconsin State Fair lineup, fair officials confirmed Thursday morning.
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In a world full of man-made stuff, what does it mean to be a maker of things? How does what you make, the materials you choose, and how you shape them define and speak for you, as an individual, and as part of a culture or community, or an environment? What's been handed to you, and what will you hand on?
This is a foundational program for those who are drawn to envisioning and making things, from art and craft to architecture and environments, and who are open to thinking about that work as both creative self-expression and responsive engagement with materials, environments, and communities. It's a serious introduction to studio-centered creative work – each student will be part of a working studios to focus on individual and group 3D projects that address art, craft, and construction challenges at a variety of scales, with supporting work in drawing, design, and fabrication skills, materials science, environmental history and ideas, and sustainable practices. Collaboratively, we will engage this work as art, science, expression, and service, challenging such distinctions and looking for commonalities of approach and meaning. Book possibilities include Pallasmaa: The Thinking Hand; Cooper: Drawing and Perceiving: Life Drawing for Students of Architecture and Design ; Berge, The Ecology of Building Materials; Steele: A Critical History of Ecological Architecture; Rothenburg: Survival of the Beautiful: Art, Science, and Evolution.
Engaged students will leave this program with new drawing, design, and building skills, experience with design as a multidisciplinary approach to complex problems, deeper understanding of materials and their environmental and social impacts, and fuller awareness of how the arts and architecture can shape environments and communities in ways that are ethical, beautiful, and sustainable. This program is preparatory for 3D Green: Craft and Construction that follows in Winter and Spring quarters.
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In honor of Keri Russell's 40th birthday on Wednesday, catch up with her and the other stars of "Felicity," the 1998-2002 TV drama that first made her famous.
Keri Russell played Felicity Porter, the main character of the show, who attends the University of New York to find herself and grow as a woman.
Russell has since moved on to roles in films such as the action blockbuster "Mission: Impossible III" and the Adam Sandler comedy "Bedtime Stories." She briefly returned to TV opposite Will Arnett in the short-lived sitcom "Running Wilde" in 2010 before finding more success in the critically acclaimed FX television series "The Americans," which premiered in January 2013 and is now entering its fourth season.
Scott Speedman played Ben Covington, who had a difficult home life and a complicated relationship with Felicity.
Speedman has since moved on to roles in the "Underworld" series of vampire action films and horror movies such as "Dead Silence" and "The Strangers." Among his most recent credits were roles in "The Vow," along with Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams, the short-lived military drama series "Last Resort," and a variety of independent and straight-to-video movies in 2014, including "Barefoot," "October Gale" and "The Captive." He'll next be seen in the TNT drama "Animal Kingdom," set to premiere in the summer of 2016.
Scott Foley played Noel Crane, who developed a romantic interest in Felicity and complicated the relationship between her and Ben.
Foley has kept an active television career with appearances in shows such as "Cougar Town," "Grey's Anatomy" and "True Blood" and starring roles on the dramas "The Unit" and "Scandal."
Amy Jo Johnson played Julie Emrick for the first two seasons of the show. Emrick was a guitarist and songwriter and became Felicity's first real friend in New York.
Johnson has kept active in television with recurring roles on "Wildfire," "The Division" and "Covert Affairs." Johnson, who is also known for playing the Pink Ranger on "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers," also starred on the Canadian police drama "Flashpoint" between 2008 and 2012. She recently directed her first film, the indie comedy "The Space Between," which she also starred in. According to her Facebook page, the movie is complete and awaiting a festival premiere date.
Tangi Miller played Elena Tyler, a student who masked her insecurities with a highly competitive nature.
Miller has since moved on to appearances on TV shows such as "Cold Case" and starring in the film "Madea's Family Reunion." Her most recent credits have come in independent and straight-to-video movies.
Amanda Foreman played Meghan Rotundi, Felicity's first roommate. The two developed a close friendship despite their opposite personalities.
Foreman continues to appear in television on shows such as "Grey's Anatomy, "House M.D.," "Private Practice," "Parenthood" and "Selfie." She also had movie roles in "Super 8," "Star Trek" and "Star Trek Into Darkness" (pictured), all directed by "Felicity" creator J.J. Abrams.
Greg Grunberg played the older Sean Blumberg, who provided a place to stay for the other characters and developed a romance with Meghan Rotundi.
Grunberg maintains an active acting career in film, television, and video games. He had a starring role in the sci-fi TV series "Heroes," which he reprised in the 2015-16 reboot "Heroes Reborn." From 2001 to 2006 he also starred on the TV series "Alias," which, like "Felicity," was created and produced by childhood friend J. J. Abrams. He also landed a role in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" thanks to his connection to Abrams, who directed the seventh film in the "Star Wars" saga, and will next be co-hosting an AMC late-night talk show titled "Geeking Out" with filmmaker Kevin Smith.
Amy Smart had a recurring role as Ruby for 16 episodes during the second season of "Felicity," dating Scott Foley's character Noel.
Smart has continued acting with a movie career since "Felicity," including roles in "The Butterfly Effect," "Crank," "Just Friends" and "Crank: High Voltage." She also had recurring roles on the Showtime drama "Shameless" and the FX drama "Justified."
Ian Gomez had a recurring role as coffee shop manager Javier Clemente Quintata beginning in the first season but became a regular by the show's end. From 2009 to 2015, he was a regular on the sitcom "Cougar Town." He's now reprising his 2002 "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" role in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2," opposite the movie's star, his wife Nia Vardalos.
Donald Faison, who had a recurring role as Tracy, went on to star in "Scrubs" for nine seasons. He also recently had roles in the movies "Skyline," "Pitch Perfect: and "Kick-Ass 2," and was a regular on the TV Land sitcom "The Exes" between 2011 and 2015.
Janeane Garofalo appeared, in voice only, as Felicity's mentor Sally Reardon. The comedienne has continued a TV and movie career since the show, including roles on "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior," "24," "Delocated," "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce" and "Broad City." One of her most recent roles saw her reprise her original character from the 2001 movie "Wet Hot American Summer" on the Netflix miniseries based off the movie.
Since appearing in two episodes of "Felicity," Taraji P. Henson has launched a movie career, including roles in "Hustle & Flow," "The Karate Kid" remake and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," for which she received an Oscar nomination. She also starred in the CBS drama "Person of Interest" and is perhaps best known these days for her Emmy-nominated starring role in the Fox drama "Empire."
Jennifer Garner was a relative unknown when she made three appearances as Hannah Bibb, another of Noel's girlfriends. After "Felicity," she catapulted to fame in J.J. Abrams' "Alias" and is now a major movie star.
Kenan Thompson served as comic relief in three episodes during the fourth season of "Felicity" as DeForrest Ingram. He has been a "Saturday Night Live" regular since 2003.
Tyra Banks appeared in three episodes of the show's third season as Jane Scott, a college student Noel falls for. The supermodel has since had her own talk show and currently hosts "America's Next Top Model."
J.J. Abrams wrote and produced feature films, including "Taking Care of Business," "Regarding Henry" and "Forever Young," before co-creating "Felicity." He also composed the show's opening theme music. He went on to create the TV series "Alias" and co-create "Lost" and "Fringe" and has directed movies such as "Star Trek" (2009), "Star Trek Into Darkness," "Mission: Impossible III" and "Super 8." He most recently directed "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" while also staying busy serving as a producer on movies such as "Star Trek Beyond," "10 Cloverfield Lane" and "Mission: Impossible 6" and the TV series "Person of Interest," "11.22.63" and "Westworld."
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Jason Gregoire has had a pretty nice first semester of his sophomore year at Cary-Grove.
Gregoire was leading the Trojans' sophomore football team to an undefeated season when varsity starter Quinn Baker suffered a broken left ring finger in Week 7.
Gregoire was called up to varsity, started three games (including the playoff opener), all of which were Trojans' victories.
In basketball, the 6-foot-2 guard has been C-G's most consistent scorer, despite a late start after the football team played for the Class 6A state championship. Gregoire is averaging about 15 points a game for an 8-6 team.
"It's been awesome. I never would have expected anything like this," Gregoire said. "I knew I was going to be on the varsity basketball team [last summer], but I did not think I'd have this big of an impact right away. I'm feeling more comfortable and getting used to the speed of the game faster than I thought I would."
Gregoire certainly did not expect to be starting for the varsity's unbeaten football team in Weeks 8 through 10. Baker was not quite ready for the playoff opener against Rockford Auburn, but Gregoire, who had played against Dundee-Crown and Prairie Ridge in the two previous games, led the offense to a 41-7 win.
"He has that football mentality," Trojans boys basketball coach Ralph Schuetzle said. "That strap-it-up and let's go. He can play. He can shoot, handle the ball well and he can rebound. He's a special skilled player."
Gregoire also showed some toughness in his second game with the team against Carmel. Gregoire, a right-handed shooter, jammed the index finger on that hand so badly it was swollen during the game, yet he still canned a pair of free throws in the final seconds to force overtime.
The Trojans won that game, 43-42.
"It's muscle memory, but he's tough," Schuetzle said. "That was pressure. I don't know how many kids could do that."
Gregoire, who likely will be C-G's option quarterback on varsity next season, considers basketball his first sport. He played with Full Package's travel program last year and might return to it again this spring. He is less awestruck by everything as he grows accustomed to it.
"I credit my teammates for always being behind me and cheering me on," Gregoire said. "It was like that in football, too. My first practice [after Baker was hurt] was awful, but the seniors were encouraging me and backing me up."
MCC-bound: McHenry County College baseball coach Jared Wacker announced the commitments of three area players for the 2013-14 school year.
Prairie Ridge's Mike Hallstrom, McHenry's Devon Gehrke and Huntley's Tyler Mindak have committed to the Scots.
Hallstrom is a first baseman and designated hitter and was a Northwest Herald All-Area honorable-mention selection for the Wolves' Class 3A regional champion team.
Gehrke will be a third-year varsity starter this spring for the Warriors and will be an outfielder and left-handed pitcher.
Mindak, a catcher, also will play on the varsity team for his third season this spring.
• Joe Stevenson is a senior sports writer for the Northwest Herald. He can be reached by email at email@example.com. You also can follow him on Twitter @nwh_JoePrepZone.


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"I should not believe the Gospel except on the authority of the Catholic Church."
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Elks selects Gnage as Citizen of the Year
PARKERSBURG – Marie Gnage, president of West Virginia University at Parkersburg, has been selected as the 2012 Citizen of the Year by Parkersburg Elks Lodge 198.
The banquet honoring Gnage will be at 7 p.m. April 27 at the First Presbyterian Church Hall, 1341 Juliana St., Parkersburg. Tickets for the banquet are $20 and can be purchased at the Parkersburg Elks Lodge, 515 Market St., Rear. Additional banquet information is available by phoning the lodge at 304-422-6546.
Banquet attendees are invited to a reception at the Elks Lodge following the banquet. Refreshments will be available and a welcome will be extended to those attending the "198 Lodge Reception" honoring Gnage.
Ezbai "Ez" Wells Jr., past exalted ruler and past state president, Texas Elks Association, will serve as the master of ceremonies. Wells said Gnage's administrative leadership in education has contributed much to Parkersburg's growth and to the Greater Mid-Ohio Valley.
The Parkersburg Elks Lodge Citizen of the Year Award presentation began in 1996. The honoree is selected by a four-member committee, which reviews nominations received from the lodge membership. This year's lodge committee members are Wells; Dave Roberts, exalted ruler; Mike McNally, lodge trustee; Ray Pyles, past exalted ruler, committee chairman.


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Alumni Entrepreneurs
Miles Sherts, BA, 1979
Sky Meadow Retreat
Type of Business
Retreat Center for Conscious Communication and Insight Meditation
Contact Information
(802) 533-2505
Description of Business or Organization
Sky Meadow is a family owned and operated retreat center hosting small group retreats aimed at fostering personal and spiritual awareness and growth. I lead retreats and workshops in Buddhist Insight Meditation and Conscious Communication as well as working with couples. We host numerous other retreats lead by different teachers and offer solo retreat space with delicious home made vegetarian food much of which is grown organically here at our homestead.
I have just published Conscious Communication - How to Establish Healthy Relationships and Resolve Conflict Peacefully while Maintaining Independence (Langdon St. Press - 2010 - www.LanguageofConnection.com) This book offers simple skills for anyone wishing to improve relationships that foster belonging and individuality.
How did Evergreen prepare you for your professional life?
I graduated from Evergreen State College in 1979. I was one of the last group of students to live at and manage the schools organic farm. I have since become a professional Mediator and founded a small retreat center in northeast Vermont. I manage the retreat which hosts workshops for small groups in spiritual and personal growth, and also lead workshops here in Conscious Communication and Buddhist Insight Meditation – two of my life long passions. (www.SkyMeadowRetreat.com)
I have taught interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills at the Community College of Vermont and other settings since 1990. I have just published a book called Conscious Communication – How to Establish Healthy Relationships and Resolve Conflict Peacefully while Maintaining Independence. (2010 - Langdon St. Press - www.LanguageofConnection.com)
The afterword of my book contains a personal account of my interest in resolving conflicts and improving relationships through more effective communication. In writing this I realized that the seeds of collective decision making and collaborative negotiations were planted at Evergreen in the two programs I participated in.
In describing my experiences at Evergreen I have told the story numerous times of how our class picked a graduation speaker. I saw a poster for a meeting of seniors to choose a class speaker for graduation and was interested. When I got to the meeting I was surprised to see some students there that I knew, as I had no real idea who at Evergreen was a senior. (an aspect of Evergreen that I loved). I was also disturbed by the process that unfolded at that meeting.
The faculty or administration person in charge was setting us up to choose a class speaker from among us by a process of voting. Whomever was interested in being the speaker was invited to get up and present their case. It began to feel much like a contest or political election with each of us competing against the other to see who could garner the most attention or admiration.
I remember being very upset and interrupting the meeting with my objections (as I was known to do at Evergreen). I suggested that this was not what we did at Evergreen and pleaded for a more collaborative and inclusive process. The meeting seemed split with some students agreeing with me and others wanting a more familiar quick and dirty competition and majority vote. We ended up dividing into two camps and agreed that one group would vote on a single speaker while the other group would continue to meet until we came up with a process we felt good about to choose a second speaker.
Our renegade group, who we felt represented the core values of Evergreen, met weekly and discussed different messages that we would like to see at our graduation. After many meetings we decided our speaker would be three of us – each delivering our own part of a three part medley graduation speech. We felt great, and our speech was a beautiful elegant exercise in the lessons of collective decision making we found so valuable at Evergreen.
I was very proud to be one of the three speakers, walking up on stage in my defiant way, barefoot, as I usually was at Evergreen. I was grateful to the powers that be at Evergreen who allowed us to exercise the part of our education that we believed in most.
I would appreciate a mention of my book and retreat center in the Alumni News and Evergreen Magazine and anywhere else that is appropriate. Attached is an article I have written about conflict resolution and communication skills that I would love to see in the Evergreen Magazine or other publication. I am also available to teach intensive workshops in Conflict Resolution or Communication Skills for students, staff, or faculty at Evergreen.
Thank you for your time and attention,
Miles Sherts – Evergreen State College class of 1979


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|Abstract: The Rural Housing Service intends to publish a proposed rule to effectuate a comprehensive civil rights regulation implementing the following laws: The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA); title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (The Fair Housing Act); section 504 Federally Conducted and Federally Assisted Programs; title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and Executive Orders 11246 and 12898 (Environmental Justice). The revised regulations will provide detailed guidelines for field offices for improved enforcement and compliance with these laws, which heavily impact the Rural Housing Service's programs. Mechanisms for monitoring compliance by field offices and recipients of Federal financial assistance at all levels will decrease the Agency's vulnerability that exists due to noncompliance with recently enacted Civil Rights legislation.
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Man pleads in fraud casesMay 18,2013Man pleads in fraud cases
BURLINGTON A Wolcott man has pleaded not guilty to selling used vehicles he is alleged to have tampered with in order to get a better price.
Douglas Jordan, 40, was charged with fraud and firearms charges in U.S. District Court in Burlington on Thursday.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Jordan, doing business under the name Auto Credit Solutions, bought high-mileage used cars at auctions in Vermont and resold them. The department says Jordan would do things like removing or disabling warning lights for anti-lock brakes, air bags and check engine systems and is also accused of rolling back a trucks odometer 100,000 miles so he could get a better selling price on the vehicles.
Jordan is also charged with having a firearm as a felon, as the department says he has a felony driving conviction in Massachusetts.
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Those that know me know that my MP3 player has more podcasts and audiobooks on it than music. I'm out and about a few hours a day and have a job on the side of the studies which is more or less a muscle memory job. Listening to the same music over and over would drive me crazy, so some years ago I started using podcasts and audiobooks to keep myself entertained instead.
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Results: Key reforms on state ballots
Published On: Nov 07 2012 10:15:49 AM PST Updated On: Oct 30 2015 08:19:25 AM PDT
On Nov. 6, people across the country voted on key reforms that will affect their individual states. Some of the reforms involve health care, abortion, same-sex marriage and marijuana. Find out the results of these key reforms.
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