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Atheist Professors Near-Death Experience in Hell Left Him Changed
by Mark Ellis, FaithIssues, Godreports
In some near-death experiences, people report they were drawn toward the light. But in this horrifying near-death experience for an atheist art professor, he was drawn into the darkness of hell, which dramatically altered the course of his life.
I was a double atheist, says Howard Storm, who became a tenured art professor at Northern Kentucky University by age 27. I was a know-it-all college professor, and universities are some of the most closed-minded places there are, he notes.
On the last day of a three-week European art tour he led, his group had returned to their hotel in Paris after a visit to the artist Delacroixs home and studio. As Howard stood in his room with his wife and another student, suddenly he screamed and dropped to the floor in agony.
I had a perforation of the small stomach, known as the duodenum, he recalls. At first, Howard thought he was shot, and he glanced around the room to see if he could spot a smoking gun. As he writhed in pain on the ground, kicking and screaming, his wife called for a doctor.
They said I needed surgery immediately, Howard says. Its like having a burst appendix. I was told that if they dont get to it within five hours, youre probably going to die.
Howard had the misfortune of a falling ill on a Saturday in a country with socialized medicine, and no doctor could be found. French doctors do seven surgeries a week, and after they do the seven surgeries, they take the weekend off, he discovered.
They placed him on a bed without sheets or a pillow and offered no pain medication. He waited in the room for 10 hours. I was just lying there going south, Howard says. Meanwhile, intestinal contents were leaking into his abdominal cavity, which would soon lead to peritonitis, septic shock and certain death.
At 8:30 PM a nurse came in and said they were still unable to find a doctor, but they would try to find one the next day, Sunday.
I had been struggling very hard to stay alive, but when she said there was no doctor, I knew it was time to stop fighting, Howard says.
Yet the thought of death scared him. I was terrified of dying because it meant lights out, the end of the story, he notes. It seemed horrible that at 38 years-old, when I felt powerful and successful in my life, it would all come to an end in such a ridiculously pitiful way.
Howard made an impassioned farewell to his wife, and told her to tell their friends and the rest of his family goodbye. Then he lost consciousness.
It wasnt long after he lost consciousness that he had a very unusual out-of-body experience, and found himself standing next to his bed, looking at himself lying there. As he stood there, he noticed he didnt feel the pain in his stomach. He felt more alive than ever, and his senses seemed more heightened than usual.
He tried to communicate with his wife and another man in the room, but they didnt respond, which frustrated him. I was glad I didnt have the pain, but also I was very confused and disturbed by the situation.
I saw my body lying on the bed, but I refused to believe it was me. How could that be me if I was standing there, he wondered.
Suddenly he heard people outside the room calling for him by name. They spoke English, without a French accent, which seemed strange, because everyone in the hospital either spoke French or heavily accented English.
Come with us, they said. Hurry up, lets go.
Howard went to the doorway. Are you from the doctor? he asked. I need to have surgery. Im sick and Ive been waiting a long time.
We know all about you, one said. Weve been waiting for you. Its time for you to go. Hurry up.
Howard left the room and started to walk with them down a long hallway, which was very dimly lit almost dingy. They took me on a very long journey through a grey space that got increasingly darker and darker, he recalls.
They walked a long time, and Howard wondered why he was not tired when he had just suffered the worst day of his life.
Where are we going? Howard asked. How come its taking so long? What is the doctors name?
Shut up, one said. Be quiet, another said. Dont ask questions.
Howards fear and apprehension grew at the same time he lost trust in his guides. Finally it was so dark I was terrified and I said, Im not going any farther. I want to go back.
Youre almost there, one replied.
Howard dug in his heels. Im not going any farther, he said firmly.
His guides began to push and pull at him. Howard fought back, but he was horribly outnumbered.
We had a big fight and the fight turned into them annihilating me, which they did slowly and with much relish, he says. Mostly they were biting and tearing at me. This went on for a long time. They did other things to humiliate and violate me which I dont talk about.
When Howard was no longer amusing to them, he collapsed on the ground, ripped apart, unable to move.
He lay there motionless for a few moments, completely spent. Then he was surprised by a small voice inside his head that said, Pray to God.
He thought, I dont pray. I dont even believe in God.
Then he heard the voice a second time, Pray to God.
But I wouldnt know how to pray even if I wanted to pray, he thought. Whose voice was this, he wondered? It sounded like his voice, but the words were completely foreign to his own thinking.
Then he heard the voice a third time repeat the same message. His mind drifted back to his days in Sunday school as a child. I tried to remember things I memorized when I was very young, he says. He struggled to think of something he could pray.
Then he managed to blurt out, The Lord is my shepherd and I shall not want
When the people around him heard his attempt to pray, they became enraged. There is no God and nobody can hear you, they cried, along with other obscenities. If you keep praying we will really hurt you.
But Howard noticed something curious. The more he prayed and began to mention God, the more they backed away from him.
Emboldened, he began to shout out bits and pieces of the Lords Prayer, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, and God Bless America. Finally, he was screaming any fragments of Gods truth he could muster from the moldy recesses of his memory bank.
It seemed to work! Even in the darkness, he could tell they had fled, but not too far away.
As he lay there, Howard began to review his life. I came to the conclusion I led a crummy life and I had gone down the sewer pipe of the universe. I had gone into the septic tank with other human garbage. I was being processed by the garbage people into garbage like them.
Whatever life was supposed to be about, I missed it, he thought. What I received was what I deserved and the people who attacked me were people like me. They were my kindred spirits. Now I will be stuck with them forever. Feelings of self-loathing and hopelessness filled his mind.
His thoughts floated back again to himself as a nine year-old in Sunday School, I remembered myself singing Jesus Loves Me, and I could feel it inside me. As a child, I thought Jesus was really cool and he was my buddy and he would take care of me.
But even if Jesus is real, why would he care about me? he thought. He probably hates my guts. Im not going to think anymore; Im going to ask him.
Ive got nothing else to lose. Ill give Jesus a try.
Then he yelled into the darkness, Jesus, please save me!
Within an instant, a brilliant light appeared that came closer and closer. He found himself bathed in a beautiful light, and for the first time he could clearly see his own bodys miserable condition, ghastly for his own eyes to behold. I was almost all gore.
Immediately he recognized Jesus, the King of Kings, the Rescuer, the Deliverer. His arms reached down and touched me and everything healed up and came back together, he recalls. He filled me with a love I never knew existed.
Then he picked up Howard, like one football player picking up a fallen teammate on the field, put his arms around him, and Howard cried like a baby in His arms. He carried me out of there and we headed to where God lives.
In his mind, Howard began to think that Jesus made a terrible mistake. Im garbage and I dont belong in heaven, he thought.
They stopped moving, and both Howard and Jesus were hanging in space, somewhere between heaven and hell. We dont make mistakes, Jesus said tenderly.
He could read everything in my mind and put His voice into my head, Howard recalls. We had very rapid, instantaneous conversations.
Then Jesus told Howard He had angels who would show him his life. It was a terrible experience because my life deteriorated after adolescence. I saw I became a selfish, unloving person. I was successful, a full tenured art professor at 27, the department head, but I was a jerk.
In this replay, he saw his heavy drinking and adultery. I cheated on my wife proudly. It was horrible.
For the first time he realized the way he lived his life hurt Jesus. I was in the arms of the most wonderful, holy, loving, kind person and were looking at this stuff. Embarrassing doesnt even begin to describe it.
As they watched together, Howard could see the pain and disappointment on the face of Jesus. When I did these things it was like sticking a knife into his heart.
Do you have any questions? Jesus asked.
I have a million questions, Howard replied, and proceeded to unburden himself of anything and everything he could imagine asking an omniscient being. Jesus answered Howards questions kindly and patiently.
When Howard couldnt think of anything else to ask, he said, Im ready to go to heaven now.
Youre not going to heaven. Youre going back to the world, Jesus replied.
Howard began to argue, but it was to no avail. Jesus told him to go back and live his life differently.
At 9:00 PM, Howard was back in his hospital room in Paris. Less than 30 minutes had elapsed since he lost consciousness.
As Howard opened his eyes, he heard the nurse say, The doctor arrived at the hospital and youre going to have the surgery.
As they wheeled him out of his room on a gurney, he saw his wife in the hallway. Everything is going to be really good now, he said to her. When she heard him, she cried, thinking they were brave words.
When Howard emerged from surgery, with the effects of the anesthesia wearing off, he spoke to his wife. Its all love, he told her. You dont have to suffer anymore.
You need to sleep, she replied, thinking he was slightly addled from the drugs. Then he awakened again and began to tell her about Jesus and the angels and heaven and hell.
She was an atheist and she didnt like it. She thought I lost my mind. Sadly, Howards marriage ended in divorce after she left him many years later.
When his strength returned, Howard began to devour the Bible. Since none of my atheist friends believed me, I started memorizing verses and I would give them Bible lectures, but that didnt go over very well, he recalls.
He grew desperate for fellowship in a church, and began to attend Christ Church in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, part of United Church of Christ. Howards pastor worked with him patiently, and after three years, Howard was ordained as a lay minister in his church.
Sensing a deeper call into ministry, he attended United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio and later pastored a church in Covington, Ohio.
He also wrote a book about his experience, My Descent Into Death, which he says was written primarily to non-believers.
Howard and his second wife, Marcia, a strong Christian, are both involved in missionary work in Belize. He maintains a passion for painting, with much of his art devoted to spiritual themes.
Incredibly fortunate does not begin to describe this man.
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iirc Bill Clinton had one like this during his heart attack/heart surgery some years ago. Anyone have links or articles about that?
That was quite an NDE he had. Obviously NOT a hallucination etc etc, because he was a completely changed man in less than 30 minutes. From "double atheist" to devout believer almost instantly. His wife and close friends, also atheists, could not understand such a sudden and radical change. Storm and his wife divorced a few years later, and he remarried a devout Christian.
From what I have read, hellish NDE's account for about 40% of NDE's. Obviously a hellish NDE cannot be dissmissed as wishful thinking or euhoria from lack of oxygen.
Also we have all had really vivid dreams and even hallucinations from the effects of medication. Yet even though at the time they seem real, we quickly understand they are not. For those who have had NDEs they become the strongest memories they ever had.
Very interesting.
I hung on every word. I cried with joy for this man. How lucky to have been touched by the most loving and merciful Man in the universe.
ALL Praise, Honor and Glory to my Lord Jesus Christ.
thank you for post this.
Zot — The story has familiar pieces of evidence of Jesus' rescuing those in need who call to him. And it is interesting on where the little voice may have originated who reminded him to call out for help.
This story made me cry. I met a man, Dannion Brinkley, who was struck by lightning years ago and died in the hosptial. He was dead for 22 minutes and it was documented by the hospital and doctors. He was wheeled out in the hallway, put into a room and covered with a sheet, waiting to be wheeled to the morgue. During this time, he relived his life and saw how horrible he had been. He, too, experienced the light and the love and it completely changed his life. His best friend came into the room to say a final goodbye and saw the sheet moving over Dannion's mouth and screamed for the doctors and Dannion was saved. His story is incredible and inspiring.
A friend of my mother's also had a life after death experience and saw the doctor talking to his wife which he was able to recount when he was brought back. He spoke of the light and the absolute love.
It is going to be amazing!!!!!
Hallelujah! All praise and glory to our Lord God for His mercy and His grace! What a wonderful and frightening testimony—may his first wife change her mind and heart.
The major international city and capitol of France and they couldn't find a doctor?!!! Were they all on holiday?
worth reading. evidence of the Kingdom at work.
As a sinner who has come to see the Truth, I can say that Jesus is so obviously our Savior.
If you listen to His advice, you live a life filled with joy and productiveness. If you do the opposite, your life becomes a miserable pile.
As they say...the proof is in the pudding.
There's the proof!
Great post. How merciful is our Lord!
Thank God he was able to repent and reform. This is a wonderful story.
God bless him.
The Lord works in mysterious ways.
beautiful. praise Jesus. never descended into atheism like this but this story confirms my own struggle to see the truth and the many thoughts i've been fortunate enough to receive from God.
I have read a number of accounts of life-after-death experiences but nothing like this one. Just amazing. That's all I can say.
Wow, a two-fer! The truth about Jesus and socialized medicine in modern/industrialized nations!
The Lord knew he would be reached this way. Others would have proudly stepped into hell rather than call out to the Saviour.
>universities are some of the most closed-minded places there are
It is a pity that the same universities that used to teach people to be open minded are so close minded.
I'm sorry you feel that way and pray that you keep an open mind and heart.
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Here's what I don't understand with this whole scenario.
Atheists, scientists et all, will, on one hand, go on and on about the mysteries of the universe and how little man really knows about it.
Psych types write reports daily about the mysteries of the mind, philosophers expend gallons of ink over the nature of consciousness and NO ONE can define what it is, how it works, including memory and perceptively how it is stored (other than 'it's in the brain somewhere.'
OK. Given these basic truths, How is it that these 'brain surgeons' can with such unflinching certainty say that things like NDEs, afterlife, yes even the well worn line GOD do NOT exist.
They admit in one breath they are clueless about a basic function of our existance, consciousness and how it works/what/where it is, and in the very next breath will tell you with total conviction that they KNOW there's nothing after death.
Has ANYONE ever seen one of these people explain that? I mean not 100 years ago, nothing was smaller than an atom. They KNEW for a FACT it was the smallest possible thing.
The arrogance, say nothing about lack of actual science behind this grand determination astounds me.
I also recall from studying NDE's earlier in my life that quite often NDE'S from suicide attempts are remarkedly different from 'regular' NDE's, much less comforting...
Surprisingly (Or not), none of these recollections ever mention 72 virgins or the word "Allah". The God of Abraham is the real deal.
When people have NDEs the event feels as real 50 years later as it did on the day it happened, so the event is not just a figment of the persons imagination.
Thank you for posting this story.
The best thing I've read in a long time.
"Lord have mercy on us, a sinful nation, and deliver us from the evil that is all around us. Deliver our country from those who seek to enslave your people. Make all their evil plans into dust. Amen"
Its all about worldview. A person who believes in the supernatural can allow for nearly all claims of the supernatural to be false without destroying the supernaturalist worldview. However, a naturalist/materialist cannot allow for even one claim of the supernatural to be true without destroying his worldview.
This is probably why they even attack ideas like the Loch Ness Monster and Big Foot, because it would destroy everything they though they knew about evolution.
You should all Google this guy. He has some pretty detailed predictions that Jesus apparently told him. Many of them parrot Dem talking points. Far be it from me to question his sincerity, but let's just say I'm just a little more skeptical than when I first read this post.
Yes, that is I have read also.
NDE can be identified thus because the thought processes are crytal clear and suffering is all gone. How can one think then even better and without any "drag" than even when not sick... at a very time of being sick and losing consciousness... It's like everything stops, the body factory rumble, and you go about and it is so peaceful and quiet. Then you start hearing voices of philosophy that immitate the voices of loved ones and what not. As I wanted to wake back up, I could not and it felt like a plastic bag was being wrapped around my head, and I kicked and screamed trying to stop going down this desert path of desolation. Then a giant hand picked me up by the hair to the side of the trail and smacked me with the last shrub of green grass around to consciousness and back to pain, fever, suffering, confusion and delirium. I later found that this giant hand is the same as the vision of Jeremiah who was picked by the hair by a similar giant hand. Mine dragged my body away from the desolate path of starvation, pulling me by the hair.
Awesome story. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you so very much for posting this. It is nice to read something once in a while that uplifts the spirit. It also reminds that in the end, the daily troubles of this life matter little and that someday we walk through another door into His arms for wonders untold.
Anyone who thinks they are going to die and experience what comes next with a view of their lives as wonderful (some Christians I have met thing this!)...has a very serious surprise in store. :(
Fortunately, He knew this and sent Jesus to pay for our sins so we could be set free from what we have done.
I died of cardiac arrest in Aug. 2009. Was down and dead for a couple minutes. Fortunately my son had gotten me to the hospital (thru rush hour traffic- He learned to drive hard and fast in Iraq) in time where a doctor was waiting for me.
While I didn't see any angels, lights, or anything during dead time and the two comas I was in afterwards, a lot of people were praying for me (The doctors had said that if I revived, it would be a miracle. They called it right).
I believe that God had a purpose for me to stick around - help raise my granddaughter (she's the real angel in all this); take care of my wife and adult children if they need it; and to take Obama and his commies down!.
Still ticking after 2-1/2 years and still doing all of the above, esp. the last.
Miracles: Able to call my wife/son for help in getting me from DC to ALexandria Va hospital, and in time
- Doctor and crash cart right there when I went into clinical death
- Defibrilator worked on the second series of shocks
- Arctic Sun coma
- Normal medical coma
- Pneumonia
- Brain Seizures
6 days later, woke up watching Fox Cable News. Surprised the heck out of everyone in the room. A lot of believers where created that day.
God works in strange ways, but who am I to complain.
We've got work to do.
Say what you want about the French, they are not barbarians and their medicine is sophisticated. Sorry, but this part of the story does not pass the smell test.
Praise Almighty God!!
Within an instant, a brilliant light appeared that came closer and closer. He found himself bathed in a beautiful light, and for the first time he could clearly see his own bodys miserable condition, ghastly for his own eyes to behold. I was almost all gore.
Immediately he recognized Jesus, the King of Kings, the Rescuer, the Deliverer. His arms reached down and touched me and everything healed up and came back together, he recalls. He filled me with a love I never knew existed.
Fills me with joy!
The United Church of Christ is a very liberal group. I am posting a text from Wikipedia which shows they believe in gay rights and abortion in some of there churches.
"The UCC maintains full communion with other mainline Protestant denominations, while many congregations choose to practice open communion.[4] The denomination places high emphasis on participation in worldwide interfaith and ecumenical efforts.[5][6] The national settings of the UCC have historically favored liberal views on social issues, such as civil rights, gay rights, women's rights and abortion rights. However, United Church of Christ congregations are independent in matters of doctrine and ministry and may not necessarily support the national body's theological or moral stances. It is self-described as "an extremely pluralistic and diverse denomination".[7]
Thanks, MMtGR, that was excellent. Glad you're still with us.
An amazing story of yet another miracle that God is capable of when called upon.
Someone beat me to it, but it's worth saying again: GLAD you're still with us!!!
It's amazing how so many of those who claim such a conviction (practically, dare I say a religious one as it's based more on their faith than legitimate science?) in science are so quick to avoid any scientific look at the NDE phenomena.
Every scientist I ever read about who tried was quickly branded a kook and his reputation destroyed, Same for any other discipline that took a serious view in it. Or on God.
It's bizzarre. If you really do whiteout into the void, it seems a waste of time to convince people you wont. Seems you'd want them smoking the 'opiate of the masses' by the pound, to keep them fat and happy, not trying to wreck their world and hate you for it.
Bah...liberals. Nothing about them makes sense, why would this?'
mine was not like that, I saw a bright light and walked for a while, the saw family members all waiting for me, then saw a black line, family members got a sad look on thir faces and woosh I was back!!
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (134 votes).
In short: Excellent route, excellent organisation. Many thanks to cheerful marshalls.Date of review: August 6, 2007
In short: Simulating, challenging, friendly, rewardingIn full: My first real cross-country race - and I loved the friendliness and encouragement I had from other runners on a hot and challenging course. Full marks to organisers for a mostly shady run, it was only the last mile on hot road that made me really suffer. Scenery and variety to die for.Date of review: August 6, 2007
In short: Energy sapping in the heat!In full: This is a great event to test yourself with. I was forewarned about the steps so no big surprise. I was however surprised by the stream - luckily if you hit it right you don't get too wet at this early stage of the race. It is a pity it was so hot. I'm not sure I would have made it without the majority of the race having tree cover and my trusty water bottle. I had to walk a lot of the hills but don't think I lost too much time there. Great organisation and marshalling all around the trail.Date of review: August 6, 2007
In short: Hot and hard........... would have liked less road but a lovely raceDate of review: August 6, 2007
In short: Heat and hills, hills and heat and more hills!!In full: Very hot and very hilly but a very enjoyable race. A big thank you to all the marshalls. Very well organised. Will be back.Date of review: August 6, 2007
In short: A challenge (especially in the heat!)In full: A well organized event with some energy sapping hills here, there and everywhere. The hottest day of the year made it just that little bit harder. All in all, a tough but enjoyable day out running!!Date of review: August 6, 2007
In short: Don't be fooled, this is hardIn full: Good parking, clean toilets, tough course, big hills, mostly off road, hot, nice run.Date of review: August 6, 2007
In short: How did the organisers find a route nearly all in the shade! In full: Great event, even though I fell over at the 10k mark. Thank-you marhalls for the 5 drinking stations, all needed. Can we have a few jelly babies next year? Fab scenery, well marked and most enjoyable. Date of review: August 6, 2007
In short: Harder than anticipated - hills and heatIn full: I entered this kind of at the last minute and didn't have too high expectations. However, what I found was a race with great organisation and atmosphere and in a lovely location, ideal for my wife and two year old to play whilst waiting for me, somewhat longer than anticipated, to return. that's the Milland cricket pavilion I'm referring to by the way. Course was tougher than expected - no mile markers, narrow tracks and plenty of hills made it tough for me to keep track of my pace and in the subsequent second half I slowed badly. There didn't seem to be many flat sections at all although that may just have been my impression as I suffered a little!The heat probably didn't help but at least the water stations were welcome. Nothing to complain about really. There was a queue at the steps but all races I've done with steps have queues, especially in the first few miles. Looking forward to competing again next year, forewarned and forearmed & hoping to beat my 1-53 of this year. Finally, thanks to all of the organisers and helpers for making it a very enjoyable day.Date of review: August 5, 2007
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The Class 4A Region 2 and Class 2A Region 4 state-qualifying tourneys will be held side by side beginning today.
Opening-round matches start at 1 p.m., followed by quarterfinals at 3:30 p.m. The semifinals are scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Saturday and the championship matches at 3:30 p.m.
On six mats (three per classification), wrestling will go on nonstop as the region's qualifiers for next week's state tournament in Denver are determined.
The 4A regional features three of the state's top 10 4A teams — South (ranked No. 4), Central (No. 7) and Mesa Ridge (No. 10).
The tourney also has three top-ranked 4A wrestlers — South 113-pounder Michael Ramirez (33-7) and Central's Keenan Wyatt (35-4 at 145 pounds) and Evan Lancelot (33-2 at 220). All three were state place-finishers last year.
South reigning state champ Isaac Naro (30-3) is ranked third going into the postseason tournaments.
While most of Pueblo's schools are competing in the Region 2 tournament, Pueblo County will compete against Western Slope schools in the Region 4 tournament at Montrose.
The Hornets, rated No. 8 in the final 4A rankings, are led by two top-ranked wrestlers — Grant Willits (26-3 at 106) and Chris Sandoval (32-1 at 120) and No. 2s Hunter Willits (38-2 at 132) and Keenan Willits (38-2 at 160).
The 2A regional will showcase four top 10 teams in No. 3 Baca County, a consolidated team from Springfield and Walsh, No. 5 Rocky Ford, No. 7 Crowley County and No. 9 Swink.
Baca County's Johnny Loflin is the reigning state champ at 195 pounds, while 120-pounder Stetson Loader was a state runner-up last year.
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Prep soccer: Marquette gains split in Wisconsin
MARQUETTE – After seeing their 12-game unbeaten streak snapped, the Marquette Senior High School soccer Redmen rebounded in a big way Saturday.
Coach Matt Tebo's squad lost to Ashland (Wis.) 4-0 in Eagle River (Wis.), but came back to mercy Iron Mountain, 10-0, later in the day.
In the opener, MSHS goalkeeper Tony Lackey made two saves while the Redmen put four shots on the Ashland goal.
"We gave up a goal with 70 seconds left in the first half and that deflated us," Tebo said. "Then, (Ashand) got a goal early in the second half and that got our spirits down.
"We talked to the kids afterward and said we needed a big response from them (against IM). They responded well."
Against the Mountaineers, in a game the Redmen led 8-0 at intermission and was stopped in the 19th minute of the second half, Max Bednarek led the Marquette offense with two goals. Tanner Carriere added two markers.
Posting single tallies were Chris Amundsen, Hunter Shaneberger, Lehomm Pickard, Jimmy St. Cyr and Joe Weber.
Collecting assists for MSHS (14-5-1) were Amundsen, Bednarek, Carriere, Pickard, Andrew Banitt, Preston Marchant. Mike Mlsna, Mike Wiitala. Peter Amundsen and Ben Cole.
Lackey got the shutout in goal, making one save.
Marquette 3,
Lakeland, Wis., Union 1
At Minocqua, Wis., Friday night, the Redmen broke a 1-1 halftime tie with goals by Banitt and Pickard about 17 minutes apart in the second half.
Marquette opened the scoring near the midpoint of the first half when Banitt, standing 25 yards from the goal, took a pass from Chris Amundsen and immediately turned and shot. The ball ricocheted off the crossbar, then the Lakeland netminder's back, and in.
LU tied it five minutes before halftime on a penalty kick that eluded Marquette goalie Lackey.
Banitt scored his second-half goal off a free kick from Craig Ekstrum, while Pickard picked off a goalie save of a shot by Amundsen.
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#DigitalSkeptic: Spotify Being Eaten Alive at Online Music Buffet
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Sam Hamadeh has become an expert in waddling over and eating at the online streaming music buffet.
"We do not have an ax to grind in this," explained the entrepreneur-in-residence at The Wharton School of business, at the University of Pennsylvania. "But people are fascinated by how the digital music world works. So how Spotify, Pandora
Hamadeh, who owns and runs the 25-person PrivCo financial data analysis shop in New York, collects financial information on more than 220,000 privately held companies. The data he sifts on private online streaming music services such as Spotify and iHeartRadio are some of the most sought after.
And Hamadeh says, Spotify is probably finding itself in one tough spot.
"So far, the bigger Spotify has grown, the more money it loses," he said. "And if you do the math, there is no end in sight for the losses."
What puts Hamadeh's take on Spotify on the music investor pop charts is that last week CEO Daniel Ek began one odd online media tour. He made himself available to major outlets such as England's The Guardian to talk up a new website dubbed Spotify for Artists. Here in deep, deep detail, the firm breaks out how it shares revenues, fair and square, with music creators around the globe.
"Today we confirmed that Spotify has now paid out a total of more than $1 billion in royalties to date, $500 million of which we paid in 2013 alone!" trumpeted the kickoff post on the site last week.
Not surprisingly, figures like that set off a Web firestorm that finally, maybe -- just maybe -- the music business, and therefore entire digital economy, had found a much-needed ray of sunshine. Until, of course, one reads the fine print and realizes that Spotify pays what amounts to a per-stream payout rate to rights holders of between "$0.006 and $0.0084."
"It's not really a per stream rate," explained David Lowery, the frontman for acts including Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker, who has become the go-to source for how music revenues really work in the dark digital days. "But we talk about it in a per stream rate because it's the easiest to digest."
Lowery confirmed that artists are in fact paid by stream, but that higher payments due from Spotify's premium service, which runs $9.99 a month.


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Under Secretary for Political Affairs William J. Burns led the U.S. Delegation to the 41st Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly. Thirty-four member states from across the Americas gathered in San Salvador from June 5-7 for this annual three-day meeting, which focused on the theme of "Citizen Security in the Americas" this year.
The General Assembly took place just a few days after the OAS voted to lift the suspension of Honduras, and at his breakfast meeting with the Central American foreign ministers, Under Secretary Burns welcomed the reintegration of Honduras in the OAS. The first plenary session of the General Assembly followed the breakfast. The plenary room was charged with energy, and buzzed from multiple background conversations and side meetings as delegations took advantage of this time with their counterparts from the region to confer on multilateral and bilateral issues. In his opening remarks, Under Secretary Burns focused on the importance of democracy and the Inter-American Democratic Charter, and he called attention to the security challenges throughout the region that require an integral and coordinated response.
For a first-tour officer, this was a great opportunity to learn more about the role the Department of State plays in multilateral gatherings. It was a complex event that involved VIPs from 34 different member states with a wide array of bilateral and multilateral interests and priorities. As I watched the hours of work and behind-the-scenes preliminary chaos translate into the smooth running of the program for the U.S. delegation, I was very impressed to see how the individual parts came together to shape the meeting.
Taking notes for the Under Secretary's bilateral meetings, I realized how involved the United States is with every pressing topic of concern to the region, as well as other developments around the world. I was impressed by the range of issues under discussion and the ability of both sides to talk openly about their positions. It was also striking to see the logistical maneuvers that went into making all of this happen.
Staffing the U.S. delegation to the OAS General Assembly was an exciting opportunity to view diplomacy in action. At the Embassy, I often see the gradual progress of building and maintaining a relationship at a bilateral level. This was a chance to watch the more immediate process of dialogue between regional decision makers.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (136 votes).
In short: Reasonably challenging. Good marshalling. Didn't like the choke points.In full: This is a good race with some reasonably challenging parts. The only down side is the choke points - mainly the gate at the beginning, but also a few paths and tracks on the fields. However, I think an easy solution would be to send off the runners in batches with the quickest going first. You've got chip timing now so the clock doesn't start ticking until you cross the line. Petts Wood used this system last year in their 10K. See you next year.Date of review: July 4, 2012
In short: Good scenery and marshalling on this tough 10kIn full: Overall a pretty tough 10k - quite hilly in place, very difficult to pass on the narrow trails/paths and was quite slippery due to the rain. However, the scenery was good as the route went on trails through the woods and there was a good atmosphere among runners. Marshalling was excellent and guided us across a number of roads without any issue. Free photo (taken by the photography students) is a bonus.Overall a good, well organised race but not one for PB hunters.Date of review: July 2, 2012
In short: Great MarshallsIn full: Really great marshalling on this 10k, every one was encouraging and keen to be assisting on the day...a real credit to Orpington Road Runners. Only real gripe is that you skirt massive fields on one part of the course which is a little repetitive. The hills and mud due to the rain killed any pb potential, but if you're looking for a well organised run with friendly marshals this is pretty good.Date of review: June 27, 2012
In short: Well-organised and great scenery off-road.In full: Another well-organised event this year ORR. Good atmosphere and course was good - not too difficult, just about right. One tiny gripe,even though I had my Garmin I would have liked kilometer markers round the course. Date of review: June 25, 2012
In short: I liked the new improved faster route cutting out High Elms even though conditions on the day proved to be tough through the woods and fields.Well done again ORR and will be back again next year.Date of review: June 25, 2012
In short: Well organised and friendly. The muddy conditions made for a testing challenge.In full: Lovely scenic route, although I did miss running through the woods in High Elms Park. Would be intersting to know the reason for the change? A few bottlenecks in places and difficult to pass at certain points. But all in all, another well organised run and well done to Orpington Road Runners.Date of review: June 25, 2012
In short: Really enjoyed this raceIn full: The route was my favourite with lots of trails. I wasn't worried about my time as I just enjoyed the run. The marshalls were genuinely supportive to all, which added to the atmoshphere. Well done OrpingtonDate of review: June 24, 2012
In short: well done ORR -excellent once again!In full: Many thanks to the marshalls who ran with me and another lady to show us the way after we missed the start! Great marshalls and the new course is much better! Date of review: June 24, 2012
In short: Challenging conditions around a pleasant mixed route.In full: This was my 5th Orpington 10km race and usually I worry about the weather being hot and not wet!! The strong wind and muddy ground made the route tough going, think it's time to buy some trails!! I was not sure what to expect with the new route as although high elms has some steep hilly bits, it was nice running through the trees and along the trails, but as another reviewer said, there was plenty of trail bits to enjoy with the new route. The organisation was great as usual and the marshalls very supportive especially the sergeant major shouting to keep going!! The new chip system makes the entry fee very reasonable and all in all a very good race. Thanks again!!Date of review: June 24, 2012
In short: Well organised friendly run, with a good mix of terrainDate of review: June 24, 2012
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First Lady of Fashion: Michelle Obama's Best-Dressed Moments
Ever since she stepped out in that red-and-black Narciso Rodriguez dress on election night in 2008, Michelle Obama has redefined what's appropriate fashion for the FLOTUS. Not only is she one of the biggest champions of up-and-coming American designers—like Jason Wu, Thakoon, and Doo-Ri—but she's also kept things refreshingly down-to-earth and utterly unexpected. One day she'll look stunning (not stuffy) for a state dinner in Michael Kors—and the next she's chicly sporting J.Crew. "She is a modern First Lady, unrestricted by outdated codes or fussy ideas of what a woman in her position should wear," said Tracy Reese, who designed the striking pink sheath worn by Mrs. Obama for her Democratic National Convention speech. "Her style is feminine yet strong, fashion-forward yet accessible." She's changed the sartorial status quo and broken all of the old rules out there regarding style, making fashion more democratic and fun for all. The world is only guessing what she'll wear next. With this in mind, in celebration of her birthday today, we pay homage to a few of our favorite Michelle Obama looks.


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The stalemate over the dairy provision for a new long term farm bill may soon be resolved. It was reported that the conferees may have ovecome the impasse between advocates for and against supply management by coming up with a plan that still retains margin insurance...but does send out production signals... without implementing production controls .
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This Sam's Value Pack allows you to select two skins a ($60 value) from Skinit. Create a personal design of your own by uploading your own photo View Skinit designs at www.skinit.com/skins. We have even included an extra compartment cover for you to place your second custom skin on.
Take along a speaker that says something about you, with the custom portable wireless speaker from Acoustic Research and skins by Skinit. One speaker, millions of possibilities, with your favorite pro and college teams, entertainers, even your own designs! The speaker gives you sound where you want it, when you want it, with a compact, easy-to-carry and simple-to-use portable speaker that's UV and water-resistant. The included skins from Skinit lets you Make It Yours. Visit Skinit.com/Skins to see the 1000s of designs available.
This AR Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker gives you sound where you want it, when you want it, via Bluetooth or wired connection. It's compact, durable, easy-to-carry and simple to use, with a UV and water-resistant exterior that lets you take it to the beach, tailgating, the basketball court, even on a camping trip. The speaker offers a protected storage space for your wallet, keys, even for your phone. A must-have addition to any get-together on the go.
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I've never seen my Richie, so I will be going. I don't care who he tours with.
My My MY.....Auj...do you OWN the BEATLES and their families? HAHA..J/K.
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It's an uncomfortable thought, but the longer we live, the more likely we are to develop physical limitations. In fact, one out of six Americans will experience a major disability during their lifetime. And it's no secret that America is aging significantly – by 2012, there will be more people aged 65 and older than in all the other age categories combined. These figures make it easy to see the growing need for universally accessible living accommodations that enable people to live independently.
Surprisingly, the burgeoning consumer need for accessible housing has not resulted in a proliferation of accessible single-family residences. It was this very absence that prompted Wayne Geurink and his nonprofit group, Chairs & Cares, to develop a demonstration model accessible home in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Officially opened in October 2007, the Chairs & Cares Model Accessible Home was designed by Roger Plamann, an architectural instructor at Wausau's Northcentral Technical College (NTC), with input from a 16 person advisory board. General contractor Keller Builders started construction on the 4,700-square-foot, $1.2 million project, which is sited on the college's campus, in Spring 2006. The prototypical residence is operated by Midstate Independent Living Consultants, a nonprofit agency that serves people with disabilities in north-central and northeastern Wisconsin.
Virtually all of the model home design elements and building components were donated. Committed to the project from its earliest stages, Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co. contributed 51 windows, 21 interior doors and entry doors. "Kolbe was the very first contributor to sign on to the project," says Geurink. "We were very impressed with their enthusiasm and commitment, and their superior products provide the design and operation flexibility that accessible design demands," says Geurink.
"Wayne and his team have done an outstanding job with this model accessible home," praises Mike Salsieder, president of Kolbe & Kolbe. He comments that "as an organization, Kolbe is sensitive to the fact that there are many people with physical limitations and that a significant portion of our population is aging. We were privileged to be able to work with Wayne, and members of NTC, as well as other companies in our area to help provide a facility that showcases construction methods that allow people with physical limitations to live independently within a residential setting."
Geurink suffered paralyzing injuries from a car accident in 1991. In 2001, the idea for the Chairs & Cares Model Accessible Home came to him during discussions among members of a spinal cord injury group. He discovered that there wasn't a single example of a universally-designed accessible residence in the central Wisconsin area. The home is intended to give architects and builders ideas about what can be done to make new or remodeled homes more functional for people with physical limitations.
The project has already made an impression on at least one builder: Lewis Reeves, president of Lewis Reeves Homes in Atlanta, who says, "I've been building houses for 30 years. Until I met Wayne, I had no idea where I'd turn – professionally or personally – to help someone with a physical disability to live as comfortably and independently as possible."
"Surveys show that most of us want to remain in our own homes as we age. Enabling more people to live on their own for as long as possible means huge dollar savings for individuals, families and for society as a whole," says Geurink. "To people with low strength and/or less control of their upper body, an inch here or there can make the difference between dependence and independence," Geurink adds.
Navigating doors and doorways, and opening and closing windows are among the biggest challenges for people with limited mobility. Throughout the model home, quality casement windows enable operation for a person with limited strength. Larger crank handles make windows easier to open and close. Oversized lever locks are located near window bottoms, making them more convenient to secure. For bay windows, locks were placed closer to the interior and motorized operators were installed to make operation accessible for people in wheelchairs.
Geurink notes that accessible windows aren't just about operability, but enjoyment, too. The windows have a maximum sill height of 33 inches, allowing viewing from a seated position. "Variety in window types is also important, which is why the home has some floor-to-ceiling windows. These allow for an unobstructed view, as well as letting in lots of light.
To make entry and exit easier, the home's exterior doors feature a flush-to-floor sill. Engineered into the door frames as integral components, the sills ensure that the level of the finished floors align with the thresholds for wheelchair accessibility. People using crutches, canes, or walkers also benefit from the flush thresholds.
All of the exterior and interior doors are wider than usual (36 inches) to comfortably accommodate passage by people in wheel chairs. Interior swinging doors are fitted with lever handles, making them easier for people with limited dexterity to operate than doors with knobs or latch handles. The utility closet door is not only oversized, it has an additional pull bar mounted to its surface to make it easier to close.
Similarly, the closets feature double doors and bi-fold doors, making them easier to open and close for people with restricted mobility and diminished hand strength. Pocket doors provide unobstructed interior openings to a laundry and bathroom.
The windows and exterior doors all feature energy-efficient LoE²-270 glass with double glazing and weatherstripping to prevent draft and temperature variations. For minimal exterior maintenance, the Ultra Series windows are finished in hartford green 70% fluoropolymer, and are trimmed in oak to match the interior doors' classic look.
NOTE: Visitors to Kolbe's facilities in Wausau, Wisconsin may inquire about a tour of the Chairs & Cares Accessible Model Home, which is operated by Midstate Independent Living Consultants, a nonprofit agency serving people with disabilities in north-central and northeastern Wisconsin


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Friday, March 16, 2012
Froot Bat Friday
The Mom took today off and stayed home with us. Which is why my post is so late. What the paw, The Mom? In addition to her slacking off in the posting department, she also slacked off in the treats department. I gotted so tired waiting for a snack that I had to take a nap. She has no idea how close she is to getting traded in.
Have a great weekend, everybody!
12 comments:
- Random Felines said...
awesome froot bats - even in your sleep!!!
- March 16, 2012 at 5:05 PM
- Barb and TheDailyGs said...
Wait... she's late because she had more time? dood... that's wacko. srsly.
- March 16, 2012 at 5:21 PM
- Barb and TheDailyGs said...
almost forgot... frooooootbaaaats!
- March 16, 2012 at 5:22 PM
- Eric and Flynn said...
So we just get the one frootbat because your mum was slacking. Oh well, one is better than none.
- March 16, 2012 at 5:39 PM
- Two French Bulldogs said...
you look starving, BOL.
Benny & Lily
- March 16, 2012 at 7:45 PM
- Sweet Purrfections said...
It's rough when the moms don't give us the number of treats we want.
Truffle and Brulee
- March 16, 2012 at 7:49 PM
- Khyra And Sometimes Her Mom said...
Woo make it too easy on her!!!
- March 16, 2012 at 8:41 PM
- Cheysuli and gemini said...
It's one thing not to post but really? Low on treats? Just not okay...
- March 16, 2012 at 9:52 PM
- Prancer Pie said...
You look so adorable, Titus, but that one frootbat is standing at attention! Thanks fur the frootbat!
- March 16, 2012 at 10:18 PM
- The Lee County Clowder said...
Titus, if you Mom is in the house, just cuddled up with her. Hard to miss dog breath on your ear, or a kittie needing on your nose.
Just a thought.
- March 16, 2012 at 10:55 PM
- Mark's Mews (Ayla, Iza, and Marley) said...
Wow, when a WOOFIE threatens ta trade in a Mom, THAT'S serious!
- March 17, 2012 at 9:58 PM
- meowmeowmans said...
Wow, you can even do frootbats in your sleep? That's talent!
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The ninth annual MLB Urban Invitational proved another success, with the latest edition wrapping up Feb. 21 in New Orleans. Crowds cheered throughout the three-day event, which the Crescent City hosted at the University of New Orleans and the Urban Youth Academy. Fans were treated to high-level baseball, and more than 100 kids were involved in youth events. Read more »
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there's a £320 espresso machine down in newcastle that we could buy if we think it would be good? ours is a bit fucked as one of the elements is dead.
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Maybe you might want to try a soaker like Jimmy and I were trying.
That's what made me think of you - the recipe he posted calls for a soaker. Sounds like a good place to start.
Hm, need to check that at home, it was IDY, I will let you know.So well, from my experience ( ) i went pretty good ... (but what do you need to know exactly?)ok, it was a bit too sticky at the beginning, so I added more flour, which made it better to handle.Well, since I am a starter, I just wondered if the recipe I followed (http://breadmakingblog.breadexperience.com/2012/04/einkorn-and-olive-oil-pizza-dough.html) is a good base for let's say NY style pizza.


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Dow Targets Third-Consecutive Record Closing
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Major U.S. stock averages were rising Thursday afternoon as the Dow Jones Industrial Average looked to post a third-consecutive all-time closing high.
The S&P 500 hovered around multi-year highs, after an impressive read on the U.S. labor market and as the U.S. dollar fell.
Bank stocks and Boeing(BA) were some of the biggest advancers of the day.
The S&P 500 has been inching closer and closer toward its all-time closing high of 1565 reached in October 2007.
But Brian Amidei, a Palm Desert, Calif.-based managing director at HighTower Advisors, cautioned that all these new highs in the markets need to be taken with "a grain of salt" as the landscape today is very different than in 2007. "We have never seen this much Fed intervention and this low of an interest rate environment in any past markets."
Amidei said when the S&P 500 was at its peak in 2007, trailing 12-month corporate earnings were $89.35 a share, producing a price-earnings ratio of 17.5. Earnings today, meanwhile, are at $98.30 a share, with the market currently trading at an earnings multiple of about 14.8. If the S&P 500 were trading at the same earnings multiple as at its 2007 peak, the index would be at 1722, roughly 18% higher than the current level, he explained.
"You cannot argue with the price/earnings ratio as being cheap right now, but since we are in uncharted waters, I am recommending clients proceed with caution and add to the market on pullbacks," said Amidei.
The Dow was rising 34.75, or 0.24%, to 14,330.99.
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Are we headed toward socialism?
I see far too many times to count, the accusation that President Obama is a "socialist" and that as a country the United States is heading in that direction.
Really? I have to wonder if those false accusations are deliberate or due to ignorance of exactly what socialism in its true forms really is.
Socialism, true socialism, is quite close, with some important differences, to Communism. I have a hunch many are thinking they're the same, and some of that based on the old name for Russia, The United Soviet Socialist Republic. Heck, the old Soviet Union wasn't even true Communism, but that's another issue, and I don't care about it.
If you look at the root word for socialism, it's from society.
What is a society? Obviously, it's a collection of people living together for many reasons, but mostly for the common good. The common good might be for armed protection, more successful farming or business, but clearly a society works together or it isn't one; it's just a collection of individuals. However, a society ought to allow for individualism, a different thing altogether. Anyway, I digress.
The bottom line is, is the United States a socialist nation? Clearly the answer to that question is a hardy "No!" Are we in danger of becoming one? I doubt that very much. We are a free market, capitalist society and will remain so. The real issue seems to be what does a society have to provide to be a society?
Obviously, a society in the modern – and not so modern – world provides a military force, some set of laws and a mechanism for enforcement, and other beneficial elements that could not be afforded individually but can be provided collectively and benefit pretty much everyone equally, things like bridges, roads, water and sewer systems, and schools. I'd say there wouldn't be much argument over those things. Ah, but now it gets stickier. What about care for the poor and disabled, the elderly? How do we prevent the more powerful from taking advantage of the rest of us? And now we enter into the real discussion and reason for cries of "socialism!" from certain segments of our society.
The real issue is do we follow the teachings and Capitalist theories of John Maynard Keynes or those of Milton Friedman? Although there are many variables in between, those two models are the record for most of the last century. Keynes, and I present this very simplistically, argued for government intervention into the free market to insure everyone ion the society had a shot at success. That would include various social programs, government spending, monetary supply and limits on some Free Market mechanisms. Friedman on the other hand, advocated for pure and unfettered Capitalism, totally unfettered by the government.
Looking back, our economy and middle class did the best while the United States was following the methods suggested by Keynes. Ronald Reagan began the turn toward the theories and methods advocated by Milton Friedman in the '80s, the so-called "trickle-down economics" is a simplistic explanation of Friedman. (I highly recommend a book called "The Shock Doctrine" by Naomi Klein if you want a truly clear picture of how Friedman economics was applied by the United States. I warn you, it's not pleasant)
So, the argument between the left and right is not about socialism, it's really about two different forms or theories on capitalism. Keynes would have advocated for anti-monopoly laws, Friedman wouldn't. Keynes would have placed controls on various industries that have affected healthcare adversely for the average person; Friedman would not.
Keynes would have advocated government spending on various infrastructures to get out of our recession; Friedman would not. However, that being said, Keynes was not a socialist, and his policies were not socialist. Socialism, true socialism, means lots of government nationalization of many industries deemed "in the public interest," perhaps oil and gas, other utilities and energy companies.
Keynes did not and while following his dictums, neither did the United States. Yet we do have laws on the books calling for "eminent domain", where private property can be taken for "the public good," the building of roads and such. Well, I hate to say this, but that is sort of a socialist idea. Ironically, it was a very much anti-socialist Supreme Court, filled with a majority of Conservative judges that decided that "eminent domain" could allow for a government to take property from individuals based solely on raising the tax base!
Now I have to tell you, that's socialism! (That Supreme Court decision allowed for a city government to take private homes to allow for a developer to build more expensive homes, raising the tax base.) Again, I have to wonder if those who cry "socialism" the most have any idea what it means and who's actually advocating for socialist principles.
Anyway, if you're a truly middle class person within our economic structure, you did a lot better when we followed the economics of Keynes rather than Friedman.
Now, I will say again that this is a simplistic, condensed version of things, it's not intended to be a doctoral thesis nor a book to be used in an economics course. It is a short explanation of what socialism is and is not, and what the reality of capitalism is in this country and why things have changed.
In a nutshell, Keynes advocates for a free market with some controls and government spending to even the playing field and preventing a societal control by business. Friedman stands for a pure capitalistic society where it is dog eat dog and if you start to slip "under water," so to speak, you're totally on your own.
In Friedman's world, business has no social conscience, none at all, and business people have no loyalty to anything but the company. Some readers will say that's OK with them, others will not, but the important thing is to at least accept the fact that both men were in favor of capitalism, just in different forms. The difference between those two men and what they believed is the real difference between true Republicans and Democrats. I say true Republicans and Democrats because I truly believe that Neo-cons and Liberals are neither. Neo-cons are the ones who don't seem to know what socialism is, or at least pretend not to, and Liberals probably, deep down, are socialistic in nature.
Remember, all so-called social programs are not socialism, per se. Also remember that not all "free market" economic theories have anything to do with a decent society.
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I wouldn't mind if we could hear cringers thoughts (voice over) but I don't think he should be able to talk.
Cringer & Battle Cat Should Talk!
Cringer Should Talk!
Battle Cat Should Talk!
Neither Of Them Should Talk!
Cringer Should Only Be In The Movie & He Should Talk!
Cringer Should Only Be In The Movie & He Shouldn't Talk!
Battle Cat Should Only Be In The Movie & He Should Talk!
Battle Cat Should Only Be In The Movie & He Shouldn't Talk!
Neither Should Be In The Movie!
No question..... Cringer *needs* to talk.
The movie would and should base itself more off the history of the original classic series more than anything else - what's near and dear to our hearts. I don't mind if it emphasizes the action aspect or razzle-dazzle special effects, but what worked for "Masters" was that it could play so tongue in cheek with itself every once and a while - with the fantastical elements - something Michael Bay couldn't even dream of.
I agree with Mr. Shokoti and TechTrek ~ Eternia's a world full of magic and I see no harm in having a talking green tiger! After all - we're talking about Adam/He-Man's best buddy! Cringer became known for his sass and his hesitant quips. He provided some wonderful comic relief and still can if it's done well and gently (i.e. NO Gilbert Gottfried anything).
"Masters" was magical for us growing up and it will and should be magical again and for the next generation as well.
I wouldn't mind if we could hear cringers thoughts (voice over) but I don't think he should be able to talk.
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I honestly don't think they should talk, in the tv series it is ok, but not live action.
neither should talk, its not needed. if anything, prince adam/he-man just have a connection to the animal where he understands his steed, but no talking animals.
no talking animals please! ...
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No thanks. It would turn it into a Disney or animated movie. I want this movie to be more adult and less kid friendly.
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I choose: Cringer & Battle Cat Should Talk!
Because: Talking Cringer & Battle Cat add personality for character and gives audience more clear picture what happening.
Steeds don't have to speak to prove their loyalty and can still be treated as characters without dialogue.
Personally, I would have him speak. However, its not really essential. With state-of-the-art CGI they way it is now, they can easily get across his and Adam's/He-Man's close relationship without any speech.
Neither Cringer, nor Battle Cat should talk in a new MotU movie.
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they shouldn't talk. look, i LOVE filmation...but the reason they had cringer/BC talking is so you could have dialogue between him and he-man for the purposes of spelling things out for children...putting that in a movie takes away a lot of dignity. give BC lots of personality, definitely, but BC never really had anything terribly important to say...in a motu movie i think we're all going to want a lot of story and character explored...there's going to be enough plot and dialogue to work out that having BC speak is totally unnecessary.
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Battle Cat...NO!
For the sake of me wanting such an adult themed movie I DO understand that when a project like this is green lit, the Powers that be will want a movie that can work across all the boards for all ages; it brings in more money and leads to more He-Man!!!
As I remember from the podcasts' the theory was presented what if Cringer/'Cat had something of the Hulk scenario going on? And this is the one I absolutely agree with. BUT, I actually would take a step further and suggest the Bruce Banner / Mr. Fixit combination! In theory: Cringer is the 'frady' cat and that works well with the way Adam composes himself. So when he is He-Man; Battle Cat would be something of ferocity, attitude and fearlessness, sort of a "I'm out of my cage" persona yet more primal.
I think this could work for a live action movie and maintain a balance that most could appreciate.
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Cringor is the true voice of He-Man, the cat shows the fear that Adam will not.
He-Man also needs to talk to his pet, as though anyone with an opinion could hear.
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There are at least 2 or 3 points in my movie storyboards where Cringor talks and also Swiftwind has things to say.
There are many levels of life on Eternia and they need a voice.
I say sure why not. I agree though with a previous poster, not for comic relief....Many of the fantasy type movies feature animals that speak.
I would lean toward no.
It could work if decent or distinctive voices provided Battle Cats speech.
Like earlier posters said Michael Madsen, Michael Clark Duncan, or Keith David could be intriguing.
Would A Boy and his Dog telepathy voice between He-Man & B.C. sound better than speech?
Having those three actors play live action roles would be best. Maybe they could multi-task and do two roles?
I could live with hearing cringors thoughts, but talking makes it all come alive.
why is there no option for "I couldn't care one way or the other" ?
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I voted no. I would rather Battle Cat be some ferocious beast that He-Man semi-tamed. In my canon, Battle Cat only barely tolerates He-Man riding on him, and even attacks him at times. Like a real tiger.
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You'd be close about battle cat attacking he-man, but only when cat is under a mind spell from skeletor.
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When a great athlete retires from the game, we always hope they go out on a high note. Ballet dancers are no exception; they are as much athletes as they are artists. And like many a pro quarterback who doesn't know when it's time to quit, many dancers conclude their careers after their skills have been diminished due to age and injury.
Happily, this is not the case with local legend Arantxa Ochoa. A performer with the Pennsylvania Ballet since 1996 and principal dancer for the last 12 years, Ochoa is transitioning from the stage to classroom. Since September, Ochoa has been leading the faculty of the School of Pennsylvania Ballet; in January, the recently opened school is scheduled to move into the Ballet's new home at the Louise Reed Center for Dance on North Broad Street. While beginning her tenure as a teacher, Ochoa is simultaneously bringing down the final curtain on her on-stage career this weekend with a farewell performance as the title character in the company's magnificent production of Giselle at the Academy of Music. (Performers are subject to change, but Ochoa is scheduled to perform Oct. 28.)
"I had already made the decision to retire [before the company announced its 2012-13 season], and then I found out that Giselle was going to happen, and I thought how perfect that was," says Ochoa. "When you are a little girl dreaming of becoming a ballet dancer, you dream of playing Giselle. From the music to the story to the steps, there is so much in the role, and there is a lot of opportunity for acting, which I enjoy."
Her acting ability is one of the elements that separates Ochoa from other dancers. Roy Kaiser, Pennsylvania Ballet's artistic director, refers to her as a "full artist." "Arantxa is a wonderful technician," he says, "but she also has the ability to fully immerse herself in a role, and there is a presence about her on stage that is completely engaging."
Ochoa, who is married to former principal dancer Alexander Iziliaev, now Pennsylvania Ballet's photographer and videographer, says she enjoys the acting challenges that come with "story ballets" like Giselle, a far cry from the shorter works that the Pennsylvania Ballet also stages. "I love the two- and three-act ballets like Romeo and Juliet and Sleeping Beauty. I love to act. People want to see the steps, but I love to develop a character that I can fully express on stage."
Her decision to retire from it now, she confesses, is hard to put into words. "It's the right time. Other performers always say that you will know when the time comes. I never thought that I would, but then something clicks, and you just know it's time to move on and try other things." And while she's had her share of injuries—including breaking her fifth metatarsal—she says that the physical demands of ballet are only one factor in her decision to retire. "It's a little bit of everything. It is your mind, as well as your body. I've had a wonderful career. And it is just the right time."
What will she miss most? Ochoa mentions the audience first, but says she'll also miss the arduous rehearsals. Despite the grueling hours—9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday with performances on the weekend—she admits, "I will miss the work you do with your partner before you go on stage." It is this work ethic that Ochoa stresses with her students. "I think people don't realize how much hard work is involved because they just see the beautiful part. There are a lot of things that a dancer needs, but I tell my students that hard work is most important," she says.
Perhaps the most gratifying thing about Ochoa's retirement, says Kaiser, is that she's still in her prime as a performer. "It's always sad to see a dancer's performing career end, but in Arantxa's case, she's doing it of her own choice. She's not retiring because of an injury or something else," he explains. "It's her decision, which is always a very positive thing for a dancer."
And, as Ochoa's performance in Giselle proves, she's still at the top of her game.
Featuring Adolphe Adam's lushly romantic score, the Pennsylvania Ballet's production is visually stunning (John Hoey's lighting design is wondrous) and emotionally affecting. In the title role, Ochoa's dancing is precise and elegant, and she truly captivates in a performance that is both subtle and breathtakingly passionate.
As Kaiser observes, "there is a natural evolution in a ballet company. Will one dancer step in and fill (Ochoa's) shoes? No. But a number of dancers will step in and bring their qualities to the repertoire we perform."
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