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The general consensus among the BBC's team of experts is that Saturday's African Cup of Nations decider between Tunisia and Morocco lies at the fringe of the former category.
Whilst the Atlas Lions were crowned African champions in 1976, the Carthage Eagles went into the final as the only major North African country yet to win the continent's biggest prize.
"I thought it was a good final," said Martin Davies, who has covered the showpiece of African football for the BBC since the 1992 tournament in Senegal.
Davies added: "In my view this was the best final since Nigeria beat Zambia ten years ago."
Undeterred by the absence of their suspended captain Khaled Badra, Tunisia atoned with a goal in each half to win the first ever all-North African final.
"For me the individual performance of the match came from Santos and I think the Tunisians deserved to win a fairly good final," said Mohammed Fajah-Barrie.
There were numerous reasons for Morocco's defeat, not least a goalkeeper who was haunted by hesitancy and uncertainty throughout the match.
Indeed, if the 2004 African Cup of Nations is to linger in the minds of those present, it will be for the manner in which Khalid Fouhami spilled the ball onto the path of a grateful Zaid Jaziri for the winning goal.
"It was a very good game but definitely not a classic, and the title was decided on one of the worst goalkeeping mistakes you will ever see," was Durosimi Thomas' verdict.
Mohammed Allie, another BBC Nations Cup veteran, said Tunisia deserved to win their first African title.
"Morocco were let down by their defence but both teams played some good football and it was a very entertaining final to watch."
The much-travelled Mark Gleeson, although generally impressed by the standard of football on display, was not altogether pleased with the game's closing stages.
He said: "Tunisia's time-wasting tactics almost spoiled the game. This wasn't a dramatic
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Call him Bill Bratton, CBE.
Los Angeles' high-profile police chief has been awarded the honorary title of Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire — one step below knighthood — for his help with policing throughout Britain. The rare honor by Queen Elizabeth was announced Thursday.
"I never knew what these initials meant until a few days ago," Bratton said at his monthly media availability. "I did find out that no swords are involved, for which I'm grateful."
Bratton will be formally presented with the award during a Sept. 11 ceremony in New York City.
Bratton also announced he has been elected to a two-year term as president of the Major Cities Chiefs Association, a group of representing cities with populations of more than 500,000 and departments of more than 1,000 officers.
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Dom Perignon Rose Limited Edition Gift Box by Jeff Koons 2003
Rosé Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
Winemaker's Notes
The gift box was designed by Jeff Koons himself, for both Dom Pérignon Vintage 2004 and Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2003, with a careful all-embracing conception of the outside and the inside facets. The outside reproduces on a dark background the Balloon Venus for Dom Pérignon matching their color with the cuvee: pink for the Rosé and yellow for the Blanc. A view of the artist's studio is visible on the reflective surface of the Balloon Venus and refers to the creative energy of the artist. The image is underlined by Jeff Koons' signature.
The nose incites a burst of richness and complexity. Ripe fruit at first, then fig and strawberry as the wine breathes and grows, revealing guava, violet and vanilla. The palate is concentrated and remarkably well-defined. The fullness is structured, rich. The silky, spicy material very gradually disappears into a mineral, iodine, salty finish.
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Wine Spectator - "Finely detailed in texture, with an expressive flavor profile of strawberry pâte de fruit, biscotti, ground anise and ginger, matched to vivid acidity and a rich, minerally character. Broad and creamy on the palate, featuring a long, echoing finish. Drink now through 2029."
Tasting Panel - "Exquisite rose-colored wine with a nose of cherry and soft citrus; it is creamy textured and precise with flavors that are at once complex and rich yet delicate and pure; focused and elegant with subtlety and depth; graceful, balanced and astonishingly beautiful. "
The Wine Advocate - "What's more, the price-quality rapport here is excellent by any Champagne standards, and puts that of many a prestige cuvee to shame. Moet's 2003 Brut Rose Dom Perignon exhibits both richness and robustness reflecting its torrid vintage, yet manages to stint neither on primary juiciness nor transparency to nuance; nor does it come off as at all heavy. Lightly cooked ripe strawberry and fig infused with rose hip, licorice, Ceylon tea, heliotrope and leather inform a delightfully forward nose and lush, effusively fruity palate. A tart and seedy edge to the strawberry serves for invigoration; and lobster shell reduction serves for mouthwatering salinity and somehow downright sweet animal savor. There is a hint of tannin, but it is fine-grained and suggestive of structural support. A long, seductively rich finish manages to harbor not just the immediately aforementioned virtues, but also a sense of transparency to floral and tea-like nuances and to virtually shimmering stoniness. This alluring and distinctive beauty should be worth following for at least the next half dozen years. "
Vinous / Antonio Galloni - "The 2003 Dom Pérignon Rosé is another wine that has come together quite nicely over the last few months. Given the exuberance and sheer vinosity of the 2000 and the 2002, along with the ripeness of the year, and the heft of the 2003 Blanc, I expected the 2003 Rosé to be a much bigger wine. Instead, it is surprisingly delicate and medium in body. Dried flowers, crushed raspberries and sweet herbs waft from the glass in a Rosé that is all about sensuality. With time in the glass, the richness of the fruit becomes more pronounced, while the tannin from the red grapes is also noticeable. I would prefer to cellar the 2000 and 2002, and drink the 2003 sooner rather than later."
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Dom Pierre Perignon set out his vision to "create the best wine in the world" when he became Cellar Master at the sacred Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668. Over 40 years of dedication to this mission led to him being seen by many as the 'father of champagne', due to his visionary spirit and exceptional daring approach to the wine making process - in which he effectively laid down the fundamental rules in the methode champenoise. A favored wine of the Sun King Louis XIV, Dom Perignon himself compared his wine to "drinking stars".
Dom Perignon is made through an assemblage of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, created by using only the best grapes harvested from the 17 Grands Crus in Champagne and the Premier Cru of Hautvillers. One of the principle hallmarks of this House is its absolute commitment in only releasing in a vintage year. This commitment to vintage only requires Dom Perignon to reinvent itself every year, staying true to the daring and creative principles laid down by the Dom Pierre Pérignon himself. Today, this vision is led by Richard Geoffroy, Dom Pérignon's Chef de Cave.
The flagship of the House – the Vintage Blanc – is a perfect example of the intricacy of Dom Perignon, expressing the perfect harmony and savoir-faire of the wine making process, while the other key pillars; Vintage Rose and P2 Blanc both bring their own different and exciting elements to be explored. View all Dom Perignon Wines
About ChampagneView a map of Champagne wineries Champagne is both a region and a method. The wines come from the northernmost vineyards in France and the name conjures an image like no other can. An 18th Century Benedictine monk named Dom Perignon is said to be the first to blend both varietals and vintages, making good wines not only great, but also special and unique to their winemaker. Today, nearly 75% of Champagne produced is non-vintage and made up by a blend of several years' harvests.
All Champagnes must be made by a strictly controlled process called "Méthode Champenoise." The grapes are pressed and fermented for the first time. The blending phase follows and the wine is bottled and temporarily capped. Then comes the second fermentation, a blend of sugar and yeast is added and, this time, the carbon dioxide is kept inside the bottle. This process leaves a great deal of sediment that is extracted through a process of "racking" or "riddling." The bottles are progressively turned upside down until all the sediment is collected in the neck. The necks are then frozen and the sediment is "disgorged." After this phase, the winemaker may decide to add sugar to sweeten the wine. Finally the wine is corked. Some wines move through this process in a couple of months, while others are aged after the riddling phase to build greater complexity and depth.
Champagnes range from dry, "Brut," to slightly sweet, "Demi-Sec." Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes are used in Champagne blends, but "Blancs de Noirs" is made entirely of Pinot Noir and "Blancs de Blanc" is made from only Chardonnay grapes. The high acidity achieved by the northern location is crucial to the balance and structure of these wines.
Not every year is a "vintage" declared. In years when it is not, the wines are blended with the produce from other years to create the non-vintage blend, the house style that remains constant from year to year. But in a great vintage year, champagne houses will bottle by itself the unblended year's produce, and use other portions as "reserve" wines to supplement and enrich the non-vintage blend. A vintage champagne can age quite gracefully, and gain complexity just like any other great still wine.
Mild cheeses like gruyere and shellfish pair nicely with Champagne. Also, oysters and Champagne is a popular combination. A full-flavored vintage Champagne can go with almost any meal.
About France - Other regionsWhen it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.
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A remake of George A. Romero's 1973 horror film, "The Crazies" stars Timothy Olyphant as David Dutton, the sheriff of a small town in Iowa, and Radha Mitchell as his physician wife. Both discover the U.S. government may be poisoning the water supply, turning their friends and neighbors into the zombie-like creatures of the title. To clean up their mess, the military quarantines the townspeople to predictably deleterious effect. Directed by Breck Eisner (with a considerably bigger budget than Romero) the horror film has most critics jumping out of their seats — in a good way. A sampling of reviews after the jump.


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Perhaps you have seen the white book of Japan relating to the subject.'
It wuz made of a white book muslin, and Jenette Finster made it.
And the next week he carried her to Jonesville to get the cloth for her robe, jest like his'n, white book muslin.
This I may give in full from the very lame translation in the American white book.
But them politicians had on their usual run of clothes, they didn't have on white book muslin robes.
I'm gettin' a new frock, white book muslin, trimmed wi' green leaves an' a green sash.
Woman, I have lost a book from my escritoire yonder—a white book, clasped with gold—what has become of it?
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Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) issued the following statement after voting against a legislative package intended to avert the fiscal cliff:
"Our ultimate goal in the process was to address tax rates and reduce the deficit. The package we voted on only addressed the tax issue not the deficit reduction.
"Delaying the spending cuts -- the ones already on in August 2011 -- is especially worrisome. Does anyone really believe attitudes toward less spending will be any different in March than they are today? The fiscal cliff deadline was created in August 2011 and nothing happened in the Senate until last week. If we did not get religion in sixteen months, I doubt we'll get it in two.
"According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, the package we passed last night actually adds $4 trillion to the national debt. With $600 billion in new taxes, it contains $10 in tax increases for every $1 in spending reduction. This merely increases the deficit rather than shrinks it and we could have done better."
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Two Moose Creek
Gravel pit pollution dumping directly into King salmon habitat
See a full timeline of events at Two Moose Creek in our Resource Library.
Two Moose Creek is a tributary to the Anchor River. It runs year-round, and is a stream where King salmon, Silver salmon, Dolly Varden, and Steelhead are known to spawn and rear. Cook Inletkeeper has monitored water quality at Two Moose Creek since 2002 just above the culvert which runs under the Sterling Highway (just after milepost 160, on the north side of the Sterling Hwy).
On April 30, 2012, one of our Citizens' Environmental Monitoring Program volunteers was taking water quality samples at this site. He came back to the lab with some concerns about the slope above the creek culvert, and the surrounding riparian area. Last fall we had noticed that cutting was done along the banks of the highway, which are quite steep through this small valley. During April more cutting had occurred and logs from that job fell into and over the culvert, restricting the flow of Two Moose Creek into the Anchor River.
At the same time, trouble was brewing upstream. A dam that was built to hold back water from a large gravel pit broke sometime between April 30 and May 14. This breach sent a huge amount of sediment and water downstream all at once. The trees just below the inflow point lost their bark on the upstream side, and all the trees had mud in them over six feet high. Both sides of Two Moose Creek are now covered in two to three feet of sand and mud. The steep banks along the left side of the creek were scoured and continue to slough off into Two Moose, sending more sand and gravel into the creek bed.
Cook Inletkeeper staff and interns began monitoring Two Moose Creek weekly for turbidity. We set up 4 sampling locations: our regular CEMP site just above the culvert, approximately 15 feet up the gravel pit inflow stream, Two Moose Creek approximately 30 feet upstream of the gravel pit inflow, and downstream approximately 50 feet where the inflow waters and the background creek waters were fully mixed.
Turbidity is a measure of water clarity, and gives you an idea of the amount of sand and other fine materials suspended in water. As these sand particles travel, they fall out onto the creek bed, filling in spaces between rocks where fish food – aquatic insects – live. High turbidity has also been linked to stressing spawning salmon, growing juvenile salmon, and the overall reproductive health of salmon.As seen in this chart, the gravel pit inflow (red bars) contributes water significantly more turbid than Two Moose Creek (the blue bars) through the summer and fall of 2012. The state of Alaska's water quality standard is exceeded when the discharge is more than 5 NTUs (Nephalometric Turbidity Units, the units we use to measure turbidity) above the background. Since sampling began on June 25, the gravel pit discharge has exceeded state water quality standards during the majority of our visits. During the middle and end of September, inflow exceeded background turbidity by over 100 NTUs!
Cook Inletkeeper has attempted to engage the Dept. of Environmental Conservation (Division of Water), the Department of Fish & Game (Div. of Habitat), the Environmental Protection Agency, the Borough and state legislatures on the ongoing degradation of a King salmon stream on the Lower Peninsula. As of December 2013, we have seen no enforcement action and no efforts to remediate the ongoing water quality standard violations. Sedimentation of the creek is continuing, and the riparian zone around this creek is heavily degraded and unstable.


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Maria Sharapova looks for silver lining after blowout loss
WIMBLEDON, England – There was a fist pump and a marriage proposal, but that was it for the positives.
There's no sugarcoating it: Maria Sharapova had a rough day at the All England Club on Saturday, routed by Serena Williams 6-0, 6-1 in the gold medal match at the Olympics.
"She was not making many mistakes, not giving me many opportunities," Sharapova said. "She served extremely well and found the spots. (She was) pretty fast as well.
"She's an extremely powerful player, so that makes it a little more difficult."
Sharapova struggled with her serve throughout the 63-minute match. She declined to blame the gusty wind for that, saying that it was windy for Williams as well.
When Sharapova finally held serve to pull within 3-1 in the second set, she pumped her fist. The small burst of motivation and momentum seemed to carry over into the next game, in which she earned two break points.
"If I'd gotten one of those, who knows? Back on serve," Sharapova said. "But she hit two big first serves. I even made the return and she hit a winner on both of my returns. There's not much I could do with those break points."
After Sharapova failed to convert, it was just a matter of time until the nightmare was over.
Williams was serving, two points away from victory, when a male voice rang out. "Maria, I still want to marry you!" a stranger yelled, hoping to lighten Sharapova's mood. He got laughs from the crowd, but nothing would get a big smile out of Sharapova on a day like Saturday.
Sharapova hasn't beaten Williams since 2008, eight consecutive losses. Her silver medal is Russia's 25th medal of these Olympics, and Sharapova made a point to say she was proud to medal in her first Olympics.
Sharapova, 25, was asked if she planned on playing in Rio in 2016.
"I would love to," she said. "I had a great experience here. … I love Brazil, and I'd love to be a part of it there, but who knows where I'll be in four years."


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Financed a used truck June 9th 2013. Thought boyfriend put full coverage on vehicle but did not. Went from June 9th-August 30 without insurance. Vehicle is now fully insured. Lending agency want me to pay $3000 + for coverage and up my payments from 398 to 459 per month. 3 questions: 1. If they are providing coverage do I still have to carry mine? 2. I have never lapsed on coverage since owning a vehicle, can they charge me $3000 + 2 months of coverage? 3. Since I now have full coverage, is there anyway I can pay the past due coverage amount instead of the full $3000
Thank you for your question. Please permit me to assist you with your concerns.I am genuinely sorry to hear that you are in this predicament. Please allow me to answer honestly and directly. If the information is not quite as you hoped, please do not blame the messenger.To answer directly:1. Your coverage and their coverage is separate. They placed coverage to protect their investment from loss, it is a separate coverage that you obtain as part of your own coverage for the vehicle. Plus, a vehicle cannot be operated lawfully without he owners actually carrying insurance, so you cannot make the lender cover those costs (or they will find the most expensive policy to cover the deficiency and make you pay for it, or instead claim you to be in breach and try to repossess the vehicle for violating the terms).2 Yes, they can, I am afraid. They can charge you that amount IF that is what the coverage cost OR if that was the amount disclosed in your contract your would be charge if you failed to cover the vehicle on your own. You can, however, contact them and demand that they provide you with evidence and proof that the charges are valid and were in fact borne by the lender in this instance.3. That amount (the past due coverage), is not owed to the lender, it is their cost to cover your insurance to a third party. If you can compel them to provide you their real expenses you could try to pay less, or you can likewise negotiate with them to see if they are willing or able to take less from you. But they do not have to agree to less, it would be at their prerogative.Good luck.


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ATLANTA -- The state has missed a deadline for making absentee ballots available for the Nov. 5 general election. They should have been ready Sept. 20, which was 45 days before the election. But some counties won't have them until next week.
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''Is this a case of the window not being met? Yes. Do we think it's going to disenfranchise a lot of voters? No,'' said Chris Riggall, a spokesman for Secretary of State Cathy Cox.
With an election timetable shortened this year because of redistricting, there was no way to meet the 45-day deadline, Riggall said.
Georgia legislators changed the election schedule because of redistricting, forcing the primary later in the year and shortening the time between the end of the primary campaign and the general election.
Primary runoffs were held on Sept. 10, just 10 days before absentee ballots should have been available for the general election. The 45-day window is designed to make it easier for servicemen overseas to cast ballots in the election.
''There was no way humanly possible given the election calendar for counties to be able to get the ballots printed and made available,'' he said.
Counties print the absentee ballots, but can't begin that process until they receive certified results from the state. The state couldn't certify the results until it had official results of the runoff from every county.
Riggall said every county should have absentee ballots available in three to seven days.
''We think there will certainly be time for overseas voters to get their ballots and have them returned,'' he said. ''Everybody is working feverishly to try to get all these ballots printed as quickly as possible.''
The November election will be the first in Georgia utilizing a uniform touch-screen system to tally votes.
Absentee ballots will be scanned.
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Life with the Lady Flames: Becca's Blog
I will go ahead and warn you that this blog entry may be slightly scattered and random. I could easily write a long letter or journal entry. However, this blog is not the place for such. At the same time, though, I feel like I need to share my heart and what God is talking to me about lately. Also, I can't help but think that the honest reason for this blog is so that you can get a door opened into the emotional facets that really make up our team. Apparently this is for you, the readers, to get to know us better. So, here goes my part in trying to make that possible.
Well, to state the obvious … since the last time I wrote a blog, I have started playing in games again. That said, I want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all of the encouragement, support and prayers that have been sent my way. As an injured player on the sideline, it can be so easy to sort of become ostracized from the rest of the team. You tend to slip in the back when the team walks out from the locker room, and you sort of hesitate when fans come up to you and say, "Great win." This was certainly my tendency. However, I have to say that it is because of the people who read this blog, the people who make me cookies after games and the people who would make a point to tell me that they missed me on the court … it is because of YOU, while sidelined because of an injury, that I never once felt like I was any less of a member of the Lady Flames basketball team. There is no way that I could ever put into words what the faithfulness and love of our fans has meant to me. Just one more blessing that God has shown me through my injury is the fact that you all are more than just our cheering section at games. You are the friends who are rooting for us in our everyday lives, and for THAT, I just want to say thanks and we love you.
So, I am getting playing time again. Can I just take a moment and confess something to you? The first game that Coach Green put me in this year, I was so nervous that I made myself sick to my stomach! Since when does that happen to me in a basketball game?! I believe the last time was maybe my sophomore year in high school. At halftime, when it was just the girls in the locker room, we all had a good laugh about this. I do believe that my teammates may have been smiling even bigger than I was over the simple fact that I merely got in the game. It was at that moment that God gave me a special nugget that I will never forget. With hugs and pats on the back, all of my insecurities and fears over the rest of this season were firmly dismissed. I am struggling with finding the right words to explain myself, but I am going to try.
When you tear your ACL, one of the things you will hear most often is that you may never be as quick as you were prior to the injury. Maybe yes, maybe no. At this very moment, I know that I am not as quick as I was at this point last year. This being the case, I have mentally dealt with self-doubt as to how much I can do for this team. What kind of role can I have? How can I benefit my team? Another thing that people deal with is the unavoidable thought of "What if I tear it again?" These are two things that I know Satan can and has had a heyday with, if we allow him.
For me personally, it was at the moment that Coach Green looked me in the eye and said "Let's go," and it was at the moment I subbed in for Megan and she gave me a knowing smile and pat on the back, and it was at the moment in the locker room, surrounded by what will be my last team of my basketball career, that I knew God was grinning at me with His hand firmly and securely enveloping me.
The best thing I can say to try to make you understand where all of my blabbing is going, is that to me, it is worth it. Even if I can never cut as fast, or even if I was to go down tomorrow in practice (knock on wood, please), it is because of the people I started this journey with four years ago that I would be able to go forward without any regrets. At the end of the day, and at the end of this season, when I will look back at my time as a Liberty Flame, I am going to be able to say that I gave what I could for my teammates and my coach, and that I tried to show them that I loved them in the best ways that I could. Again, in a nut shell, for my teammates and my coaches, all of it is worth it.
In Rachel Hammond's last blog, she shared my favorite quote from C.S. Lewis, about how God is not safe, but He is good. She explained it so eloquently that I won't even attempt to expand. I will, however, share one of my all-time favorite verses. It is Micah 6:8. It states, "He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." I don't know about you, but this verse makes me feel foolish for ever hesitating. He's shown me, so now I am going to continue to work on how I need to act, love and walk, because He's already convinced me that when all is said and done, it's going to be worth it.
Previous Life with the Lady Flames entries
Oct. 28 - Moriah Frazee
Nov. 4 - Rebecca Lightfoot
Nov. 11 - Molly Frazee
Nov. 18 - Alexandria Bream
Nov. 25 - Megan Frazee
Dec. 2 - Rachel Hammond
Dec. 9 - Moriah Frazee
Dec. 23 - Molly Frazee
Jan. 1 - Alexandria Bream
Jan. 6 - Megan Frazee
Jan. 13 - Rachel Hammond
Jan. 20 - Moriah Frazee


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The Best Horror Films of 2011
An author, filmmaker, and journalist working in the horror genre, Jovanka Vuckovic is Revolver's resident fright-flick guru, the writer of each magazine's "Splatter Matters" column, which kicked off in the new, 100th issue. She was recently named one of the top 10 most important women in the history of horror. For more, visit jovankavuckovic.com and follow her at @JovankaVuckovic on Twitter.
What better way to ring in the New Year than with a little godless onscreen violence? As always, last year there were plenty of pointless-yet-entertaining big-budget remakes (The Thing, Fright Night 3D, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, Straw Dogs), sequels (Paranormal Activity 3, Scream 4, Wrong Turn 4, Final Destination 5), and other genre-bending fare at the multiplexes (127 Hours, Super 8, Attack the Block, The Darkest Hour, Contagion). Then there were the big misses (Season of the Witch, Priest, The Rite, Red Riding Hood, Apollo 18, Dream House), which came and went like a fart in the wind. The original horror films--the ones that made this list anyway--lurked around the independent scene. Of course, that, too, is a mixed bag. There were movies I really wanted to like but didn't (Red State, Burke & Hare, The Ward) and others I wish I could un-see (The Human Centipede 2, A Serbian Film). Then there was the abysmal straight-to-DVD drivel, which you should take care to avoid entirely (Hellraiser: Revelations, The Howling: Reborn). I've waded through the good, the bad, and the ugly to bring you a list of the year's finest genre films. Here they are, in no particular order. Happy New Year!
The Skin I Live In
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar
Antonio Banderas stars as a research scientist who has developed a synthetic skin that he's using on a guinea pig whom he alters to look like his dead wife. Obvious comparisons to Eyes Without a Face aside, The Skin I Live In is a unique, melodramatic art-house horror film that reveals its shocking secrets slowly. Not since David Cronenberg have surgery, sex, and violence frolicked in the same stained bed so skillfully. A must see.
Martha Marcy May Marlene
Directed by Sean Durkin
Elizabeth Olsen (yes, the younger sister of the Olsen twins) walks the line between sanity and madness in a breakthrough performance as Martha, an ex-cult member who tries to re-enter polite society after having been brainwashed to ignore social values. Told in a style that's reminiscent of Michael Haneke's Funny Games, Martha Marcy May Marlene divided critics at festivals due to its ambiguous ending. Powerful and unsettling.
I Saw the Devil
Directed by Jee-woon Kim
A serial killer (played by Old Boy's Min-sik Choi) gets more than he bargained for when he kills the fiancée of a prominent special agent in this highly stylized, savage thriller from the director of A Tale of Two Sisters. Seeking vengeance, the grieving cop kidnaps his wife's murderer, tortures him a little, then frees him only to track him down and torture him over and over again. Worth the price of admission for the wildly creative (and brutally bloody) taxicab scene alone. Merciless, uncompromising, and unforgettable.
The Woman
Directed by Lucky McKee
Feminist filmmaker Lucky McKee (The Woods, May) examines the horrors of misogyny is this incendiary intellectual revenge film (co-written with Jack Ketchum) about a handsome family man and successful lawyer who kidnaps a feral woman and chains her up in the cellar. Beautiful, bizarre, and barbaric. As a primer, you can watch this video of a viewer's extreme reaction to The Woman at the Sundance Film Festival.
Troll Hunter
Directed by André Øvredal
What do you get when you combine Cloverfield with Nordic Trolls? This very funny monster mockumentary. I know what you're thinking: Trolls? Really? Just see it. And when you do, watch it with Norwegian subtitles lest you miss some great voice performances in this foreign creature feature. Great fun.
Cold Fish
Directed by Shion Sono
A teenaged girl takes a job at a fish store owned and operated by a couple who turn out to be much more than fish mongers. If you're familiar with Shion Sono's work (Suicide Circle, Love Exposure), then you already know what to expect from Cold Fish. This is totally bent Asia extreme serial-killer cinema at its best--equal parts disturbing and blackly comic. Make time for it, though, because like Sono's other films, it's overlong.
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil
Directed by Eli Craig
In this, the Three's Company of horror comedies, two redneck buffoons run afoul of a gaggle of teen partygoers on spring break who misjudge the hillbillies as a threat. Grave misunderstandings give way to fountains of unintended violence. Hilarity ensues.
Directed by Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani
This film has been doing the festival circuit since 2009 but became available on Blu-ray this year, and, boy, is it ever a doozy. If the films of Mario Bava and Dario Argento could make a love child, Amer would be it. A dizzying, non-narrative, near dialogue-free art-house experiment in avant-garde filmmaking, Amer shares as much in common with Un chien andalou as it does Strip Nude for Your Killer. Lush eye candy or psychosexual nightmare? You decide.
Stake Land
Directed by Jim Mickle
Director Jim Mickle (Mulberry Street) retrieves the vampire's balls from the Twilight franchise with this gory apocalyptic road movie. It's about an orphan who travels through a vampire-ravaged America with a hunter known only as "Mister" on their way to find the last place of possibly unspoiled humanity. Imagine The Road meets True Grit meets I Am Legend on a very low budget and you're sort of there. (Read Revolver's interview with Stake Land actor and co-writer Nick Damici here.)
We Are What We Are
Directed by Jorge Michel Grau
An impoverished family of cannibals struggles to find new meat when their patriarch dies. Sound familiar? Although obviously reminiscent of Tobe Hooper's Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Jorge Michel Grau's We Are What We Are is its own beast. A thoughtful but flawed exploration of the collapse of familial roles amidst a landscape of social decay in Mexico, We Are What We Are is more than the sum of its, er…parts.
Directed by Justin Kurzel
One of the many feel-bad movies of the year, Snowtown is a true crime film that centers on the unusual relationship between sixteen-year-old Jamie and his newfound father figure, John Bunting, who happens to be Australia's most prolific serial killer--bodies in barrels and all. This is his Jamie's harrowing story.
The Dead
Directed by Howard J. Ford and Jonathan Ford
Following a zombie outbreak in Africa, Lt. Brian Murphy tries to make his way home in this beautifully shot, slow moving road movie. The Dead evokes classic George Romero with its political commentary and pacing, but most importantly, it succeeds at making slow moving zombies scary again. Great visuals.
The Innkeepers
Directed by Ti West
Ti West's lighthearted spookfest about two employees (and amateur ghost hunters) putting in their last shift at a century old haunted inn was a crowd-pleaser on the film festival circuit last year. It isn't actually being released in theatres until February 3, 2012, but it hit VOD on December 30th so I encourage you to order it. Support independent filmmaking. Please don't torrent.
We Need to Talk About Kevin
Directed by Lynne Ramsay
OK, so it's not a horror movie per se, but it's by far the most depressing film of the year. Tilda Swinton stars as a grieving mother who has raised a misanthropic sociopath (played by Ezra Miller) who tortured her and her family before going on a killing spree at his high school. A deeply disturbing dramatic thriller not for the faint of heart.
Honorable Mentions: Rubber, Absentia, The Last Circus, Wake Wood, Hobo with a Shotgun, Black Death, Insidious.
*All films were released in North America in the 2011 calendar year.
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At a Wednesday meeting with parents, Highland [NY] Central School District and police officials explained that Officer Sean McCutcheon had been suspended after his Glock .45-caliber pistol "accidentally discharged" in a school hallway at around 1:38 p.m. on Tuesday. Lloyd Police Department Lt. James Janso said that a suspension was standard procedure while the incident was under investigation. Officials offered no further explanation as to why the gun discharged. Some parents at the school board meeting questioned whether having armed guards in schools was worth the risk.
"What if a kid had been killed?" 43-year-old parent Mark Wallen asked. "We got lucky this time and that's purely what it is."
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Batman Goes Vinyl With New Mini 2.0 Funko Force Toys
In a slight departure from its blockier Blammoids line, DC Comics has entered a somewhat rounder vinyl world with new Mini 2.0 Funko Force toys focusing on Batman's friends and foes.
The upcoming line features Batman, Batgirl, Robin, the Joker and the Penguin in all Funko Force's trademark chibi glory, with each piece standing 3.75″ tall or so. The line is currently available for preorder at online retailers such as Entertainment Earth, with an $8 price tag and estimated shipping dates that vary from September to October. Whatever the case, this fall will know some serious DC cuteness.
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Express Outpaced by Storm Chasers 6-4
Early Lead Dissipates, Comeback Halted in Loss
By Round Rock Express | August 30, 2013 10:08 PM ET
OMAHA, Neb. - The Round Rock Express (72-69) extended their losing streak to three games with a loss to the Omaha Storm Chasers (68-73) 6-4 Friday night at Werner Park.
The Express struck first, putting two runs on the board in the third inning. Shortstop Brendan Harris drew a one-out walk and advanced to third on a double by first baseman Jim Adduci in the next at-bat. He scored on a sacrifice fly by center fielder Engel Beltre. Two batters later, designated hitter Mike Bianucci doubled to plate Adduci.
Omaha cut Round Rock's lead to one in the bottom half of the inning thanks to a two-out double by Johnny Giavotella. They tied it up in the bottom of the fourth on another two-out bolt of offensive lightning thanks to a double and a single. The Storm Chasers took the lead in the next inning on a sacrifice fly to make it 3-2 Omaha.
Round Rock tied it up in the sixth on a solo home run by Bianucci on a 3-2 pitch, giving him his 10th home run this season.
Express starter Michael Kirkman came back out for the sixth with a tie ball game. He gave up a one-out single and allowed the runner to advance to scoring position on a wild pitch. He issued a walk to put two men on and then uncorked another wild pitch to put them on second and third. A single up the middle brought both runners home and chased Kirkman from the game. Reliever Ryan Rodebaugh came in to retire the next two batters and end the inning.
Trailing 5-3, the Express offense had a chance to take the lead in the top of the seventh. Yangervis Solarte drew a walk to start the seventh inning. A wild pitch by Omaha reliever Michael Cleto put him in scoring position. Harris drew a walk to put two men on with no outs. Adduci lined a single down the middle to load the bases. Beltre flew out in the next at-bat for the second out of the inning. Joey Butler drew a walk to plate Solarte to make it 5-4 Omaha. With the bases still loaded and two outs, Bianucci flew out to end the inning.
RHP Wilmer Font worked the seventh inning allowing just one walk. He was replaced by Cory Burns to start the eighth. A one-out single gave Omaha another run and the 6-4 final.
Kirkman was tagged with the loss (2-3) while Omaha starter Clayton Mortensen picked up his first Storm Chaser win.
The Express continues its final road trip of the 2013 season by continuing a four-game set against the Omaha Storm Chasers Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. RHP Jake Brigham (5-5, 4.47 ERA) will toe the rubber for the E-Train, opposing Omaha's LHP Justin Marks (6-13, 4.66 ERA). For more information on the Express, visit www.RoundRockExpress.com or call (512) 255-2255. Keep up with the Express on Facebook and Twitter!
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Former Cowboy is unrecognizable after shocking weight loss
by JANET ST. JAMES – WFAA
Former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Nate Newton's life has been filled with statistics.
The former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman has three Super Bowl rings and has been a part of six Pro Bowls. But, the number he is most proud of these days is the one on his weight scale.
In his prime-time playing days for the Cowboys, Newton tipped the scale at 325 powerful pounds. When he quit pro-football, he packed on another 75, medically qualifying him as "super obese."
In February, fearing he might die of obesity-related health conditions before his youngest son King would graduate from high school, Newton underwent a relatively new type of obesity surgery called "vertical gastrectomy," or "gastric sleeve." The gastric sleeve operation is like stomach stapling. However, instead of staples alone, up to 75 percent of the stomach is removed. Left behind is a far smaller stomach that looks like a shirt sleeve.
Six months later, at 220 pounds, Big Nate is almost half the man he used to be.
"Feels good," he said. "You can pop out of bed; you can get up without groaning. It just feels better, lighter."
Newton said the last time he weighed such a weight was between ninth and tenth grade.
"I don't get discounts anymore because nobody recognizes me until they see my credit card," he said. "Then it's, 'Aw, Big Nate.' But, by that time, I haven't ordered enough to even matter."
Over the last six months, 175 pounds have melted off Newton's 6'2″ frame.
And while Newton's bariatric surgeon, Dr. David Kim of Colleyville, acknowledges Newton's extreme weight loss might not be the norm, he insists it is safe.
"Yes, it absolutely is," said Kim, who pointed out the medical conditions connected to Newton's former hefty size were clearly dangerous.
"It's not just the operation; Nate has been reallying amazing with regards to the lifestyle changes he's been able to make," he said.
A few months ago, Newton couldn't walk a few yards without catching his breath. Now, he says he eats healthy foods in reasonable portions and exercises at least two-and-a-half hours a day, five days a week. Some days, he fits in double workouts, just as he once did as an elite, professional athlete.
"I don't call walking two or three miles working out," he said. "I don't call riding a stationary bike 45 minutes with sets of push ups, pull ups, stuff like that – that's not working out."
Newton still shuffles like a man carrying a heavy load, until he is reminded he doesn't have to walk that way anymore.
Sometimes, he admits, he doesn't recognize himself in the mirror.
"Just six months ago, my head was like this big," Newton said holding his hands wide. "Most people say I look like my kid that's at the University of Texas. So, they just think I'm a bigger Tre."
Most of Newton's former teammates don't recognize him either, including Deion Sanders who couldn't believe his eyes when the two met for coffee recently.
"Nate, are you kidding me man?" Sanders exclaimed in disbelief.
Sanders was among many friends concerned that weight would cut Newton's life short.
"I'm happy for him because I know I'm going to have him for another 70, 80 years," Sanders said.
Like Fantasy Football, Newton said he's working toward his fantasy weight.
"I started at 396, and if I can get to 196 then I'll have accomplished my fantasy goal," he said.
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Baltimore and Washington, D.C., wholesalers, who distribute produce in an area so heavily reliant on the federal government, characterize retail and foodservice movement as strong.
John Gates, president and founder of Lancaster Foods Inc., Jessup, Md., said the stability provided by the federal government gives the region an edge over other U.S. areas.
The District of Columbia is the only housing market that has improved over everywhere else, he said.
Consequently, that has helped distributors such as Lancaster serve retail and foodservice customers.
"Foodservice business is very good," Gates said.
"The restaurants are doing well. It's a competitive environment. They're doing better than they were, though."
Gates uses that same description to characterize the region's retail sales.
Lancaster, which distributes produce warehouse to warehouse for independent retailers and foodservice purveyors, has seen a 10% increase in business over last year, Gates said.
Tony Vitrano, president of the Tony Vitrano Co., Jessup, said he thinks the restaurant trade is surviving.
"Foodservice is probably off a little, but it's not as bad as it was two years ago, but still not as strong as it was," he said.
"Overall, foodservice is probably stronger in D.C. than in Baltimore."
Jason Lambros, vice president of purchasing for Savage, Md.-based Coastal Sunbelt Produce Co. and East Coast Fresh Cuts, said the foodservice sector remains consistent.
"The restaurants seem to be adapting quickly by adding some value items to their menus," he said.
"Creative specials and limited time offers help get people excited and move traffic back in the door, but it's certainly not easy.
"Everyone has to knuckle down but we are faring better than other regions."
Because people still want fresh foods and desire to eat healthier, Lambros said he thinks retail and foodservice demand should remain strong.
Sal Cefalu, vice president of Jessup-based G. Cefalu & Bro. Inc., said he's noticed a change in consumer spending habits.
"Rather than buying something at the department store that they may not need, people are using their extra spendable income at restaurants," he said.
"Though they're not spending as much as they did five years ago, they would still do something to have a good night out. I'm seeing a diversion in that they may be going to less expensive places or they're not spending as much at the expensive places.
"They're changing the patterns of what they're doing as they will be eating somewhere."
Cefalu said he sees supermarket sales remaining fair, too.
"Foodservice seems to be holding up," said Dave Goodman, president of Sid Goodman & Co. Inc., Jessup.
"You have busy weekends, then they have slow weekdays, like everyone else."
Gus Pappas, president of Pete Pappas & Sons Inc., Washington, D.C., said he thinks retailers are enjoying greater sales because more people are dining at home.
"We have once again seen resurgence in the staple items, the nuts and bolts produce," Pappas said.
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Cherry Boone O'Neill
Cherry Boone was born on July 7th, 1954 in Denton, Taxes. Cherry's father, Pat Boone became famous shortly after her first birthday. Cherry is the oldest of the four Boone girls, so she had a lot of responsibilities such as taking care of her siblings, helping with chores, and most importantly, achieving to be the perfect daughter.
Cherry Boone was born on July 7th, 1954 in Denton, Taxes. Cherry's father, Pat Boone became famous shortly after her first birthday. Cherry is the oldest of the four Boone girls, so she had a lot of responsibilities such as taking care of her siblings, helping with chores, and most importantly, achieving to be the perfect daughter.
When the Boone family moved into their house in Hollywood, they were ecstatic, but there were always tourists around their house, taking pictures. Cherry's father was constantly on the road but after some separations, the family decided to accompany Pat on his tours. Soon, the Boone girls were performing on stage with their father. This brought a lot of pressure to Cherry because at the age of 16, she weighted 140 pounds. Cherry was determined to loose weight so she began exercising frequently, such as jogging, swimming, and doing leg kicks in the pool. But every night at dinner, she would gain back all calories by stuffing her face with food. Then, when everyone is asleep, she would go into the bathroom and force herself to vomit. Cherry lost weight dramatically and she was satisfied with her results.
Finally, her parents took notice of Cherry's conditions and were very worried. She assured them that she was fine. When her father forced her onto a scale, he saw that Cherry weighted at only 92 pounds. The doctor did a check-up on her and told her that she has to start gaining weight or else he'll put her in a children's hospital. Cherry was very furious, so she exercised more and started taking diet pills and laxatives. There were constant arguments in the Boone's house caused by Cherry's behaviors. She fell into deep depression and wondered if there was something wrong with her. Cherry soon discovered the cause of all of it; a disease called anorexia nervosa. But she still didn't know how to fight it.
Cherry met Dan and immediately fell in love with him. Before they got married, Cherry told Dan about her conditions and Dan more than happy to assist her in getting better. But after they got married, things went rocky. Dan was trying very hard to help Cherry, but Cherry still eats and exercises behind his back. When Dan found out, he was extremely angry and at her. Soon, the disease was more than the two could handle, so Dan decided to move Cherry to Seattle where he knew a great psychiatrist, Dr. Vath, who promised great results.
After 11 sessions with Dr. Vath, Cherry and Dan were ready to go forward with their life again. They moved to an island in Hawaii called Kona. There, they devoted themselves to their daily work, which really helped Cherry. They stayed at Kona for two years, and then moved back to LA. Cherry and Dan were both praying for a child, and their prayers came true. Their first daughter, Brittany Boone O'Neill was born happy and healthy. After Cherry gave birth to her, she felt that she was truly healed. It was a sign from God telling her, now that she has proven she could take care of herself, He could finally trust her with another life.
I think what Cherry has been through is heartbreaking and disturbing. But she was very brave to write her experiences down for everyone to read. Anorexia is becoming a very typical disease that happens to both men and women. Cherry wrote this book so people could be aware of what really happens beneath the slim figure.


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Greek Orthodox Father Gabriel Nadaf, spiritual leader of the year-and-a-half-old Israeli Christian Recruitment Forum.
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NAZARETH ILLIT, Israel — At the end of a recent unofficial pre-induction briefing for about 30 young men preparing to join the Israeli army, the participants stood and, led by Greek Orthodox Father Gabriel Nadaf, recited the Our Father in Arabic with hands outstretched. They finished by making the sign of the cross.
"You are not going to shoot," said Father Nadaf, the spiritual leader of the year-and-a-half-old Israeli Christian Recruitment Forum, whose 18-year-old son, Jubran, was among the new recruits. Father Nadaf reminded them of the fate of Syrian Christians, some of whom have been kidnapped and killed.
"You are going to protect. You do not go to attack but to defend. The Messiah said not to kill, he did not say don't defend. We have to defend our Holy Land," the priest said.
The young men represent an increasing number of young Israeli Christians who are deciding to voluntarily join the Israeli military, explained Capt. Shadi Haloul, 38, the forum's spokesman, a Maronite Catholic and reservist in the Israeli Defense Forces.
Forum officials said about 84 Christians joined the army in the last half of 2013, the same number that joined in the prior 18 months. Although they are a small part of the 120,000 Christians who live in northern Israel, IDF officials called the forum's impact "astounding."
While Jewish men and women and Druze men from the age of 18 are required to serve in the military, Christians and Muslims have been exempt. Historically, Christian Arabs have viewed themselves as part of the Palestinian people and considered service in the army as unthinkable, although individual Christians have volunteered to serve on their own.
The forum was established to help Christians better integrate into Israeli society and to seek equal treatment and opportunities in a country where army service is key to accessing certain jobs and promotions, better mortgage terms and educational opportunities.
But also, as neighboring Arab countries remain in a quagmire of war and violence, some Israeli Christians say they want to help defend the only country in the region where they believe Christians have equal protection and freedom despite the occasional inequality.
"If we look around at the surrounding countries we see what is happening to Christians," Haloul said. "As a democracy (in Israel) you are welcome to walk around the streets ... and we have to defend this country. We have no other country."
Haloul said that, with the forum's help, an office has been established to facilitate Christian recruitment. He wants his recruits to stand out, be sent to the top units and attend officer-training courses. He wants them to excel and take advantage of all that the army can offer.
Many outside groups are eager to see Christians fail, he said, so he wants the young people to be as prepared and motivated as possible for their army service.
"Before we went in as individuals, and we did not gain anything. Today we are going in as a group and we have to take advantage of all the opportunities," Haloul told the recruits in Hebrew. He reminded the men that they not only will be judged as individuals when they enter the army, but also will be representing the whole Christian community.
Forum officials also hope that Father Nadaf will receive official army clergy status so he will be able to visit Christian soldiers during their service.
Father Nadaf acknowledged that his position is not popular within his church, although he has not been told to stop his forum activities. He also said retired Latin Patriarch Michel Sabbah has come out against the forum's work.
"I support the Christian integration into Israeli society, and the key to that integration is in the army," Father Nadaf told Catholic News Service after the briefing. "We have to protect the country we live in. With rights also come responsibilities. Christians serve in the army of other countries. Why should it be different in Israel? Jews are not our enemy. Christianity comes from Judaism."
Faras Mattar, 19, of Cana, who was accompanied to the briefing by his 60-year-old father William, an Israeli army veteran, said Father Nadaf's spiritual leadership will help him remain connected to his faith during his service.
"Israel provides security and defends all its citizens, and I want to do my part," he said. "I don't care what other people say. The truth is I am doing this to defend my family."
Forum members, including the priest, said they have been threatened, and Father Nadaf's son was attacked in Nazareth.
"Some people may say we are traitors," said the younger Nadaf, who after his compulsory service wants to make a career in the army. "But I tell them to go live in Gaza if they are against Israel. We live here. This is my country and I have to give back."
Arab members of the Israeli Knesset are among opponents of the forum's work, including its support for the recently passed legislation creating a specific Christian seat on the equal employment opportunities advisory committee that addresses job discrimination. They accused Israel and the forum of ignoring discrimination concerns and trying to divide Israel's Arab population.
However, as issues of identity and integration become prominent, a minority within Israel's Christian community is beginning to identify more with their Christian faith rather than with the Arabic language they speak. They say Christians were in the Holy Land before the seventh-century Arab Muslim conquest.
"People say we are Arab but we believe we are Arabic speaking Christians," said Samer Jozel, 39, of the Melkite Catholic village of Mi'ilyah in Galilee, who served in the army. "We see what is happening to Christians in Arab countries."
"This is the right thing to do," said Jozel's 17-year-old daughter, Jennifer, who in September will join the air force and be assigned to the Iron Dome missile-defense system. "It is important to defend my country. When the missiles fall they don't distinguish between who is Jewish and who is not."
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The Atlanta Braves announced today that they have signed veteran starting pitcher Gavin Floyd to a one-year deal worth $4 million with incentives pushing the potential value of the contract to $4.5 million.
The Braves finalized the deal after Floyd passed his physical on Monday. The former White Sox right-hander is recovering from Tommy John surgery and could see action with the Braves as soon as next May.
Floyd, 30, is hoping to help fill the void left when Tim Hudson signed with the San Franciso Giants earlier in the fall. He had averaged nearly 200 innings pitched since 2008 until being sidelined last April with elbow soreness.
The Philidelphia Phillies drafted the 6'6" Floyd in the first round of the 2001 amateur draft. After a few brief stints in the majors with the Phillies, Floyd was traded in December 2006, along with Gio Gonzalez, to the Chicago White Sox for Freddy Garcia.
Floyd won 63 games over seven seasons with the White Sox, posting a 4.22 ERA with 828 strikeouts.
After signing Floyd, the Braves appear unlikely to pursue other big ticket free agent pitchers, such as David Price, due to their enormous price tag. With the uncertainty surrounding Brandon Beachy's health the Braves hope Floyd can rebound from his surgery soon and become a viable member of the Braves young staff.Tags: Atlanta, Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Freddy Garcia, Gavin Floyd, MLB


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- Systemic (body-wide) allergic reactions occur in people who have produced a type of antibody known as IgE antibody against the same insect venom as a result of a previous sting. Systemic allergic reactions are estimated to occur in a very small percentage of stings. Symptoms include hives and flushing of the skin and difficulty breathing due to swelling of the pharynx and epiglottis and narrowing of the bronchial passages. The reaction may vary in severity from mild skin hives to life-threatening reactions. The most severe immunologic reactions are known as anaphylaxis and occur more commonly in males and in people under 20 years of age. In severe reactions, hypotension (low blood pressure), circulatory disturbances, and breathing difficulty can progress to fatal cardiorespiratory arrest. Most people who develop anaphylactic reactions have experienced previous stings with few problems. Once an individual has experienced an anaphylactic reaction, the risk of having a recurrent episode is about 60%.
- Toxic reactions are a direct result of toxins in the venom rather than the body's immune response. Most often these are due to multiple simultaneous stings that introduce an unusually large amount of venom into the body. Symptoms can include fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fainting or dizziness, and convulsions. Hives, rash, and skin symptoms are less common in toxic reactions than in allergic reactions. Because bee and wasp venom are strong stimulants of the immune response, people who have experienced toxic reactions may produce antibodies to the venom and be at risk for future systemic anaphylactic reactions to stings.
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This band is utterly superb. I thought "Iron Will" was the pinnacle of strength coming from this awesome group, but I was dead-in-the-sand wrong, and that's a fantastic thing to admit, because this record crushes in its raw, meaty rampage of true metal destruction. Grand Magus' brand of heavy/doom metal is simplistic at its core, but only a handful of squads can match the honest integrity and passion they streamline right into the golden heart of their work. "Wolf's Return," released in 2005, makes the competition look like a bunch of wimpy children playing dodgeball. I mean, this is totally heavy and savage in its own remarkable little way; Grand Magus grabs you by the throat and dumps liters of awesomeness down your throat without apology. Right from the start, "Kingslayer" refuses to relent its catchy, mid-paced onslaught of metallic bliss.
The great thing about Grand Magus is the simplicity of everything they do. They take a few riffs, add some vocal patterns, mix up a chorus, throw in a guitar solo, circle back to the track, and donezo. Easy as heating up chicken nuggets after reading Pre-made Frozen Foods For Dummies. However, every facet of their sound—take "Iron Will" for instance—is valorously enamoring: the guitar work strikes hard through its mid-paced endeavors and traditional slabs of vintage heavy metal reframed in Grand Magus' own prisms; the percussion has total mastery over its beats; and the bass is forceful and demands you give it respect. JB Christoffersson's reputation again remains untarnished, and I think he sounds better here more than anything else; songs like "Nine" change the record's tempo significantly, yet he shifts his vocal chords to cater to the needs of the emotion-heavy anthem regardless. His voice is legendary.
The album surprisingly steps up during the thudding grace of "Blood Oath," another stellar anthem that's addictive, epic, and yields a rich chorus boasting the valor of the gods; a proclamation that has been rightfully earned, I may add. Then Grand Magus kicks up the aggression a bit with more steel-glazed odes of ironclad excellence throughout "Repay in Kind" and "Light Hater"; the three-hit combo of tunes they heave on the listener (not including the brief instrumentals glued between the aforementioned portions) after the title track is just outstanding. Everything they touch feels graceful and natural; even the tiny interludes which give the listener some room to take in the pure dominance make their mark.
Joy itself finds joy in Grand Magus' smoldering display of the doom/heavy metal treasure lurking within "Wolf's Return." It's a release that literally grabs the authentic roots of heavy metal and condenses its habitual fundamentals into an amazingly digestible and glorious effort; Grand Magus seems to have no identity issues or noticeable declines in content throughout their stellar discography. Alas, "Wolf's Return" is an opus that doesn't flaunt otherworldly technicality or dazzling instrumentation, but once you hear it, you'll realize why Grand Magus resorts to keeping things on the simpler side of the spectrum. If you're looking for one band that understands the true essence of metal, look no further than Grand Magus and especially "Wolf's Return."
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My response to this album probably isn't too different from most people's; the opening riff of Kingslayer comes on and it sounds [i]sweet[/i]; huge riff and some manliest-man-ever vocals from whoever's singing. You'll start nodding or pumping your fist, "Yeah, this is real metal!" or something like that. That song ends, and before you know it- almost against your will, you're at the end of the album and wondering where the rest went.
Possibly it's because Kingslayer is the only one that really keeps that wrecking ball momentum going; things really fall down when the tempo goes south. Certainly the faster few songs here are the best; "Blood Oath" is a great track, with a main riff that is possibly the most cliched heavy metal riff ever- but in this context (well, in any context really) it sounds pretty freaking awesome, especially with the vocals howling over the top. You could liken this album to riding a bicycle; when there's plenty of momentum it's fun and you'll be loving it; the riffs are great; some sort of Sabbath-Maiden type hybrid, the whole sound a very classy, very heavy and capable take on vintage, pre-thrash stuff. Slow it down, however, and things get wonky and a lot less fun. Unfortunately, most of this album is about slogging it up hills in a low gear then cruising around effortlessly.
Really, stuff like "Nine" and "Ashes" is rather boring doom-y stuff that doesn't really achieve anything. It doesn't deliver enough of that huge doom crunch to sound suitable heavy; instead lacking, well, everything. There's no real heft, just a weary sort of slow/mid-tempo plod which leaves you standing there, perhaps scratching your balls or having a stretch, going "man I hope this picks up again". Sorry guys, it doesn't really. Some parts are ok; "Repay in Kind" has a pretty decent chorus, I guess, but overall this album's rather boring. Not awful, just rather forgettable; with the exception of "Kingslayer" and "Blood Oath", which are pretty rad tunes. There's a lot of stuff like this out there these days that's a lot better; don't waste your money on this.
I was first introduced to Grand Magus via the album Monument, which I think is a great album. So, this album came out and I was expecting more of the same, and what I get is something really, really obnoxious. That's what this album does for me. It annoys me. Here's some reasons why I do not like this album.
First reason would be the power metalness of it. It doesn't sound remotely like doom. It just sounds like generic power rock, not even power metal, power rock. If you listen to their two earlier albums, you can hear the doom in it. Hell, Monument almost sounds like a Goatsnake album, but this one, this new one is pure cheese. The riffs are generic for 1988, and when it does go doom (which is always short) none of it is impressive or catchy. It's just bland. It disappoints me that a good band would change their fomula to something boring like this.
Which brings me to point number two; it's boring. Plain and simple. It's just boring. It took me 6 listens to even get through the whole album in one setting because I just got tired of it after the third or fourth song every time. It's not just the riffs, either. His voice bores me. It reminds me of sitting in school and listening to someone drivel on about nonsense. There was passion in it on the previous albums. Now it sounds like they're just trying to make a buck. The only atmosphere this album creates is one of watching a clock tick tock the day away. Sheer boredom
My final point on why I do not like this album is because people actually claim this is great doom metal. This isn't even doom at all. Just because a band plays a slow riff doesn't make it doom. This is not doom. I don't know where Grand Magus went wrong, but the fact that they themselves and their fans claim this is doom astounds me. Had this album been presented to me as "This is Grand Magus going in a different direction" maybe I would have...No, I still would have hated it because I hate this kind of stuff, but I wouldn't have been so harsh on it. This in no way sounds like Candlemass, or the Obsessed. I don't even know what to call it other than garbage.
The album gets a generous 48% for me because the production is stellar, and that's the only thing I liked about it.
So I read about this band on another site, and they sounded like something I'd enjoy...not to mention the overly positive feedback they get all over the place. This is heavy, old school style Doom Metal mixed with some seriously heavy riffs that will make you bang your head. The bass is nice and crunchy and the vocals, courtesy of one JB Christofferson, are deep, emotive, and gruff. Perfect fit for the music here. The other two reviews are spot on, but I had to add another one to re-inforce a few things, go into detail a bit.
Opener "Kingslayer" is a blazing exercise in true heavy metal in the style of the great 80s bands---raw, stripped down, and heavy as fuck. The vocal preformance is amazing, too, adding even more power to the song. Crank this badass up! But Grand Magus hasn't shot their load yet, as "Nine" is every bit as cool as the opener. It's a more midpaced and slightly oriental sounding track, with some very cool vocal melodies reminding me of Ozzy Osbourne's preformances on the early Black Sabbath songs. And the rest of the tracks follow suit, all of them are great---even the little instrumentals placed cleverly in between the metal here.
The title track is doom all the way, and while I wanted more tracks like "Kingslayer", I still like this a whole lot. Very doomy and plodding, reminds me quite a lot of Candlemass. Good stuff. But "Blood Oath" is even better, with it's aggressive riffing and vocal preformance, much like the opener, except it sounds way more like Candlemass. And is that a shoutalong chorus I hear there?
I hate to go into reviews of every track, but "Repay to Kind" absolutely slays, the longest song here at 5 minutes (short for a doom band...). "I'VE BEEN RELEASED! I'VE BEEN UNLEASHED!" And those heavy as hell riffs, too. This is what metal is about; songs like this. This embodies the heart and soul of stripped down and raw heavy metal like no other band has done since the 80s. It's hard to pick favorites on discs like this, but I have to say "Repay to Kind" is the best song here by a slight margin.
The interludes are very good too, and I never feel like skipping them at all. They only enhance the quality of the disc, and without them I don't think it'd be as good. I've never heard an album like that; where the interludes aren't just put in there as space wasters and fillers. These are cool, very meaningful, and musically intricate, almost as good as the songs themselves.
This disc is really short though. With doom metal, one thing you grow to expect is long, monolithic songs and a running time that's longer than 40 minutes, neither of which this album has. It's short and you can replay it all afternoon, but with material like "Kingslayer", "Blood Oath", and "Repay in Kind", I would've wanted a few more songs on here, and I might've even given the disc a perfect score if that had been the case.
But the quality of the music here is undeniable---this is heavy fucking metal the way it was meant to be played. Fans of Candlemass, Black Sabbath, Solitude Aeturnus, and surprisingly, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, will find much to enjoy here. Highly recommended!
JB and co. are back with the latest release entitled "Wolf's Return." Any and all doubts that this swedish trio couldn't pull off another stellar release can be put to rest the moment you press play. Grand Magus is an interesting musical outfit in that they do retain a central "doom" like theme within their music, and yet they never seem to rehash their old work. This isn't an easy task to accomplish when making music of any genre, metal or not. The first release had a strong hard-rock stoner edge to it, then Monument followed with some of the slowest,heaviest doom tunes I've ever heard in my life. And this brings me to Wolf's Return, just what the hell were these dudes going to do to top themselves. Well folks, they did and with flying colors. If you're familiar with Magus' old material, don't expect a clone of what has already been done. While still wearing their doom colors proudly, the sound in this record seems to lean more towards old school heavy metal with a magus tinge to it.
The opening track "Kingslayer" was a brilliant opener for this mega album and gives you a bit of insight as to what the listener is in for. The song gets heavy from the start with a steady double bass kick complimented by some heavy ass guitar riffs with a bass sound so thick you could chew it. Defenitley has the potential to be a new metal anthem for the ages.
"Nine" is the kind of song that catches you off guard a bit, but not in a bad way by any means. A unique riff is emplpyed,almosy middle eastern like,at the beginning of the song and just takes you from there. Possibly my second favourite track.
Without going into every single fucking song, I'll jump to the real highlight track, "Blood Oath." This is where magus pays tribute to the heavy metal acts of the 80s such as Saxon, Maiden, Priest and Sabbath as well. It's fast, intense and incredibly well written. This track also offers some insight into the true vocal ability of JB which is nothing short of astonishing.
So all in all, this album blew me away. It is very different from the old stuff so be prepared, keep an open mind and don't break your neck while head banging to these soon to be legendary tunes. HAIL GRAND MAGUS!


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By Staff Sgt. Wallace Bonner, 4th Inf. Div. Public AffairsMarch 15, 2013
FORT CARSON, Colo. -- Fort Carson welcomed a new commander Thursday; a 28-year combat veteran, who has served in ranger, airborne, and infantry units around the world prior to coming to the mountain post.
Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, greeted his division for the first time with a calm, relaxed demeanor, though he was prone to moments of laughter during his speech. He was upbeat about his opportunity to command in Colorado Springs.
"Everything I've seen has been absolutely magnificent," said LaCamera. "Not only the division but the local community is absolutely flawless; I look forward to getting to meet everybody."
While happy with what he has seen so far, LaCamera said he is not afraid to make changes as needed.
"I'm just going to build on what General Anderson has started," he said. "We are different people so there will be changes. I will change based on my personality and experience, and frankly, on the missions we get."
LaCamera started his military career in the United States Military Academy where he received a Bachelor of Science, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant May 1985. He has also received a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College. His other military schools include the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, and the Senior Service College Fellowship Course.
LaCamera's deployments include Panama in support of Operation Just Cause, Haiti in support of Operation Uphold Democracy, four tours to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn, and four tours to Afghanistan in support of Operation Anaconda and Operation Enduring Freedom.
During his time in Panama, LaCamera served as the assistant battalion supply officer, learning the ins and outs of Army logistics. In Haiti, LaCamera served as a company commander, where tactical leadership is gained.
In his first two deployments to Afghanistan and initial tour in Iraq, in the initial stages of the wars, LaCamera served as a battalion commander, and subsequently, as the regimental commander, in the 75th Airborne Regiment, where he honed his operational skills.
His next two tours to Afghanistan saw LaCamera serving as director of operations and then assistant commanding general for Special Operations Command, followed by a deployment as the deputy commanding general (operations), for the 25th Infantry Division, providing a wide spectrum of strategic experience.
La Camera's decorations include the Silver Star, Defense Superior Service Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters), Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters), Meritorious Service medal (with five Oak Leaf Clusters), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (with Oak Leaf cluster), Combat Infantryman Badge (with Star), Expert Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge (with Bronze Star), Pathfinder Badge, and Ranger Tab.
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A Connecticut woman who hurled a variety of insults at a grocery store manager was protected by constitutional free speech rights and will be acquitted of a misdemeanor charge, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Nina Baccala was arrested in her hometown of Vernon in 2013 after subjecting a Stop & Shop assistant manager to a profanity-laced tirade. Prosecutors said she became enraged when the manager told her it was too late to process a Western Union money transfer.
Baccala called the manager "fat" and "ugly," in addition to profane names, prosecutors said.
Baccala, 44, was convicted of breach of peace and sentenced to 25 days in jail....


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Patek Philippe launches another chapter of its Institutional advertising with an online and print advertising campaign dedicated to Ladies.
The new print and online Ladies Institutional* execution pays homage to the inspiration and craftsmanship that created the Patek Philippe Diamond Ribbon Ref. 4968 launched at Baselworld 2012. It uses the headline "In our family-owned company, a simple silk ribbon can be the inspiration for a watch adorned with 273 diamonds" and pays reference to the creative freedom allowed within a family-owned watch company.
The print campaign is supported in parallel with online advertising support and dedicated themed content. "Ladies" is the third chapter in a series of "Institutional" themed online content and follows "Acoustics" and "Service".
The digital activity brings to life the Patek Philippe Institutional campaigns with content tailored to suit the most inquisitive palates from the watch amateur to the collector. The campaign offers unique content about the manufacture, the family's involvement, and the exceptional standards of watchmaking at Patek Philippe.
The Ladies online chapter presents the world of exception at Patek Philippe and in part, animates the new print execution. Containing an exclusive interview with Sandrine Stern, who talks about her role & inspirations as Head of Watch Creation at Patek Philippe and series of films that present and illustrate the intricate dial and case production process of the Patek Philippe Diamond Ribbon.
Patek Philippe is the driving force in offering a full range of complicated watches for women; the tailored content presents these extraordinary pieces, the company's feminine history, the art of diamond setting and of course the full ladies collection.
The new Ladies campaign launches in December in English, followed by further language editions in January 2013.
The Institutional themed content can be found at www.patek.com/insider, along with the previous chapters "Service" & "Acoustics."
*The Institutional print campaign runs alongside the world-renowned Corporate "Generations" product campaign and reinforces the Patek Philippe core brand values: family heritage, the highest level of craftsmanship, and constant innovation. The themes include: "Acoustics", "Restoration", "Creation", "Ladies First Chronograph", "Patek Philippe Seal", "1200 Steps" "International Customer Services" and the recently released "Patek Philippe Diamond Ribbon".


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The Olive Prindle Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, was organized May 20, 1911, in Chillicothe, Missouri. Currently the chapter has about 65 members.
The chapter gives a scholarship to a high school senior and has consistently supported DAR programs, including the DAR Good Citizen and American History essay contests. In observance of the bicentennial of the death of George Washington, our chapter had a tree planting ceremony, see photograph below.
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Calvin volleyball continues success against top teams
The Calvin women's volleyball team headed east this week as they took on Trine and took part in the Wittenburg Fall Classic. The team continued to impress as they won all five games in three sets.
The first game of the week against Trine saw the Knights improve their regular season winning streak against MIAA opponents to 42 games, taking the game 25-18, 25-11, 25-18.
Laura Danhoff led the team in kills with eight and three other players supplied five kills apiece. Megan Rietema continued to be a leader as she supplied seven kills and 20 assists. Elise Biesboer provided solid service as she ended the game with three aces.
The ladies then headed to the Wittenburg Fall Classic, first squaring off against Washington-St. Louis, a team ranked No. 6 in the nation. The first two sets were not easy as the teams went back and forth. The Knights prevailed, however, winning both sets by a score of 25-17.
In the third set, Calvin faced a little more adversity. Washington-St. Louis was within one point of victory when back-to-back kills by Rietema and Maggie Kamp helped the Knights find a way to tie the game and then take the lead. The game ended with excellent service by Kristi Zietse.
The third set finished 26-24, the first time this season that the Knights have had to score more than 25 to win a set. Kamp finished the game with 16 kills and Ellie Diepersloot followed with eight.
Game two of the Fall Classic against Heidelberg went a bit more smoothly for the team, as they went on early runs (7-2 and 6-2) in the first two sets, winning the sets 25-17 and 25-13.
The third set again was a bit scrappy at the start, but after battling for their first seven points, the Knights came back to take an 11-7 lead, eventually winning by a score of 25-19. Kamp finished with 12 kills; Emily Crowe had 11. Rietema had 35 assists.
On Saturday, the Knights started the second half of their four games by facing Mount St. Joseph. The games were won by scores of 25-11, 25-16 and 25-17.
Kamp provided 11 kills, Diepersloot followed with seven and three other players each had five. Rietema provided 31 assists and nine digs, while Zietse held her own in the back with eight digs.
The final game of the weekend saw the Knights face another top ten team in No. 8 Otterbein. This game was a defensive showcase as Calvin compiled 50 digs. The Knights were able to find the floor in the end, winning the sets 25-12, 25-19 and 25-22.
Zietse and Biesboer kept things together, recording 13 and 10 digs respectively. Offensively, Kamp and Rietema were able to create 11 and 10 kills respectively. Danhoff and Diepersloot followed with eight apiece.


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Katy Perry's "Wide Awake" Music Video Teaser: Watch Now!
Are you excited for the release of Katy Perry's music video for her newest single "Wide Awake"?
If you just can't wait any longer to get a taste, you're in luck because MTV recently released more than a minute-long clip giving fans a special sneak peak!
The clip opens up in a "Secret Garden"-esque type setting with a young, brown-haired girl flipping through a story book of the pop singers life.
According to MTV, "When the girl turns the page to reveal "The Final Chapter," we start to see pictures from "Wide Awake" that seem to indicate we'll be whisked into a fairy tale of some sort that naturally has Perry playing our heroine and/or possible princess."
The clip ends with the title, ""Wide Awake: The Final Chapter From Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection," and it's release date, which is June 19.
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