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LOS ANGELES - A Tarzana man who resigned as head of a city commission after FBI agents found a massive kiddie porn stash at his home was sentenced today to seven years in federal prison for distributing the images over the Internet.
Albert N. Abrams, 64, was also ordered by U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner to pay a $5,000 fine, undergo lifetime supervision after he leaves prison and register as a sex offender.
After the sentence was imposed, Abrams, who had been free on bond under electronic monitoring, was immediately taken into custody.
Klausner said what Abrams did "is not a victimless crime. It's a very serious crime."
Abrams, who was accompanied to court by friends and family members, told the judge he was "truly sorry ... I never intended to harm anyone."
Abrams pleaded guilty in September in Los Angeles federal court to a felony count of distribution of child pornography he received over the Internet. In a plea agreement, Abrams acknowledged collecting more than 600 images of child pornography over the course of more than 10 years.
The collection contained images of children under 12, including infants, "engaging in sexually explicit conduct" and portraying "sadistic or masochistic" activity, according to the agreement.
"Nobody's perfect," defense attorney Marilyn Bednarski said in her argument for a five-year prison sentence. "For his imperfection, he's paying a very high price."
The lawyer said Abrams had "struggled with this problem for years. He didn't even recognize the depth of his problem."
U.S. Attorney Lana Morton-Owens told the court that Abrams "disseminated thousands of pictures." He was so prolific, she said, three separate FBI offices independently caught him distributing and receiving illegal images.
Morton-Owens said the day Abrams was arrested, he was in the process of downloading a 155-page "how-to" guide describing "what to do with a child."
Abrams was charged in February in an eight-count indictment that accused him of distributing, receiving and possessing child pornography.
Abrams resigned in August 2011 as president of the seven-member Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, which oversees the neighborhood councils that provide a link between local communities and Los Angeles City Hall.
Abrams, who had served on the board since 2008, owned a public relations firm and worked on ballot measures in Agoura Hills, Westlake Village and Walnut Creek.
According to an affidavit filed in support of a search warrant, federal authorities looking into a peer-to-peer file-sharing network were able to download more than 150 videos and images depicting child porn from a computer at Abrams' house.
After his house was searched in 2011, he told a TV station that a now- excised growth on his spine left him with a split personality that compelled him to do what normally would have been out of character.
His attorney argued that the media hounded him into commenting on his case, but Morton-Owens countered that Abrams "brought the press on himself," and could have just said "no comment" when confronted by reporters.


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Wendy Meyeroff from WM Medical Communications, Inc. was sparked by one of my recent blog posts to ask a few questions. She's a print writer with lots of experience who also writes web content. She claims she's not a "techie," and says she only first heard the terms SEO and keywords in the beginning of this year. She's wondering about two things:
I could spend a fortune signing up for classes and investing in books, and also spend hours reading. But I'm a hands-on type of person. If I had a tutor, maybe a more techno-savvy "partner" I could probably figure out Google rankings and Twitter (totally confuses me) in a few hours. Trying to do it alone, I'm just thoroughly confused. Does anyone know a place where I could barter: the techie who'd train me in exchange for some really nifty articles they could backlink to enhance their visibility? (Or maybe something else?)
I started a blog in Blogger, but stopped 'cause someone told me any ads I might glean would enrich Google, not me. In another place they said you must use WordPress…but they added you need a techie to help you get started or it would take forever. It looks like you're using Typepad. I just wanted to ask your attendees to give me an opinion. Which one is worth either the money or time to invest in? (Again, maybe I could set up a bartering arrangement.)
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Knight Chills
When a young man is shattered by unrequited love for one of his fellow role-players, he's thrown into despair and commits suicide. But for the other players, the despair has only begun as one by one, a mysterious black knight strikes them down. Knight Chills weaves together the stories of those accused, those abused and those who test fate by playing a harmless game with a deadly reputation.


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A House committee has asked the Justice Department to launch a criminal investigation into whether Stewart lied to it during its months-long inquisition into her sale of nearly 4,000 shares of ImClone stock. So intent is the government on getting Stewart that, according to recent news reports, it has cut a plea agreement with an assistant at Merrill Lynch, which handled Stewart's stock sale, in exchange for his testimony against her.
Even if Stewart, whose Ms. Perfect persona rubs many the wrong way, never faces criminal prosecution, she has already lost plenty. Her company's value has plummeted, and there's talk she may be replaced as chief executive. Strangely, those obsessed with Stewart's alleged crime ignore the enormous damage to Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia stockholders caused by the government's pillorying of her.
Stewart's sin? She sold some stock, apparently at the advice of her broker.
How could such an everyday act trigger a congressional investigation? That's where the insidious thought-crime nature of insider-trading laws comes in.
Stewart's friend, ImClone CEO Samuel Waksal, was arrested in June for allegedly spreading inside knowledge of a forthcoming Food and Drug Administration action that would likely make ImClone stock values plummet. Stewart sold her shares of ImClone stock during the period between Waksal's learning of the FDA action and the public announcement of it.
The current version of the government case - still just being made in the media, as no specific criminal charges have been levied against Stewart - apparently has it that a young broker advised her to sell based on the fact that other Waksal family members were selling off ImClone that morning.
Every day, brokers advise Americans to buy or sell stocks. Do we really want laws that require us to launch congressional-level inquiries into what "illicit" knowledge our brokers might have had?
Laws that turn legal actions into bureaucratic crimes based on our state of mind - on whether we know what we know or decide what we decide "fairly" - require, as Stewart's case shows, an unsavory degree of government snooping into who said what to whom when. Such complicated insider-trading investigations of those not directly employed by the firm whose stock was sold are rarely pursued. But when the "criminal" is a much-despised high-profile celebrity, government investigators apparently can't resist the loads of publicity and easy pretensions to striking a mighty blow against corporate corruption.
Insider-trading laws turn an act that any American should have a perfect right to perform into a crime, in the name of the impossible standard of equal information. There is no way to make everyone know what everyone else knows, all at the same time.
If a company wants to - wisely - restrict its officers' ability to profit from insider knowledge, that should be a matter of contract and civil law, not jail cells. People such as Stewart, with no fiduciary duty or agent relationship to ImClone, should be free to sell their stock whenever they want for any reason they want.
Criminal law enforcement should concentrate on tangible harm to other people's lives or property. ImClone's stock-price plunge was caused by the FDA's actions, not Martha Stewart's. The worst she could be accused of is not having lost as much as others did - making this investigation a matter of pure envy.
Sometimes the coverup is worse than the crime. But here the crime is that a private citizen's life and livelihood are being ruined in an inquisitorial rush to uncover the details of a private act that should be none of the government's business. And that's a bad thing.
Brian Doherty is an associate editor of Reason, a Los Angeles-based magazine on politics and culture.


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The Mystery of King Tut
About the Book
Text Type: Nonfiction/Informational/Historical
Book Summary
About the Lesson
Targeted Reading Strategy
Indicates an opportunity for students to mark in the book. (All activities may be completed with paper and pencil if books are reused.)
Build Background
Preview the Book
Set the Purpose
Have students read the book to find out more about King Tut. Encourage them to underline or write on a separate piece of paper the important details in each section.
Student Reading
Check for understanding: Have students read pages 11 through 13. Invite them to share the important details they underlined in the section titled "The Boy Pharaoh." Write these details on the board. Divide students into groups and have them work with their group to identify the main idea from the details of the section. Discuss their responses as a class and write a main idea on the board.
Ask students to read the remainder of the book. Remind them to underline important details in the book as they read.
Have students make a question mark in their book beside any word they do not understand or cannot pronounce. Encourage them to use the strategies they have learned to read each word and figure out its meaning.
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Grammar and Mechanics: Complex sentences
Check for understanding: Have students highlight the following sentence from page 12 in their book: One personal attendant, Tutu, had served Tut's family for years, since his grandfather had been king. Have students underline the dependent clause (since his grandfather had been king) and circle the independent clause (One personal attendant, Tutu, had served Tut's family for years). Ask students to identify the conjunction (since).
Word Work: Past-tense irregular verbs
Check for understanding: Have students turn to page 8 and circle the irregular past-tense verbs (began, was, been, took, were). Invite a volunteer to name the present tense of these verbs (begin, is, be, take, are). Write these examples on the board under the present-tense and past-tense categories.
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7 Of The Stupidest Fantasy Baseball Rules
The basic rules of fantasy baseball are pretty simple to understand: put a roster of MLB players together, combine all of their stats together, score higher than your competitors, and BOOM! you win. But the finer details often vary from league to league. These days, free leagues on sites like ESPN and Yahoo! allow commissioners to customize so many facets of the league that almost every private league is customized… and unique, even if the categories are standardized. Below are seven of the stupidest fantasy baseball rules available in online league settings. Hopefully, after reading over these rules, you'll understand why we think they're dumb… and you'll agree, too. Unlimited regular season player transactions – I made the mistake of running a money league on CBSSports.com with unlimited player transactions one year. One of the league members then proceeded...Read More
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As the fantasy baseball draft season begins ramping up, there's a lot of debate among players in your league – and among fantasy baseball experts – over which draft style is best to implement for your league. Some people in your league will no doubt have a strong preference… while others won't really care (that is, until they believe they got screwed by the format you selected). To help answer some questions you may have about certain draft formats and to weigh the pros and cons of each draft format, you have your friendly fantasy baseball experts at Fantasy Baseball Dugout. Below is a break down of the two most common draft styles – fantasy baseball auction draft and fantasy baseball snake draft – in hopes to help you choose which type is best for your league. What is...Read More
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Watching dudes beat the crap out of each other has never been so fun!
From Guitar Hero to Black Friday, Shamoozal's got it covered!
Neurotically Yours
The immensely popular series about Germaine and her squirrel Foamy!
The audio sounds balls
it does. enuff said about that.
also new simpsons episodes suck
also tv today sucks hard
thank god for video games
and that i dont hafta see any ads on the web
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but then again fuck fuck fuck for ACTA and SOPA
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alright, how about a review that doesn't suck ass!
Good animation, you prove a point to steal a line for the asshat below. But I do love the Simpsons (check my name) and I'm for some reason not surprised that they got a 2 year renewal either. That show will run forever. but still not a terrible flash.
I want to see what your next topic would be. i can see room for improvement but I'm not an animator myself just your run of the mill asshole reviewer. lets see more. As a fan of animation of all tips lets see more.
Though the Simpsons is just..terrible now, I think I can get into your animations. Loved this.
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I do really like The Simpsons, but I know that they won't really last long so well in time.


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The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology Transfer (T2RERC) has teamed with the Smith-Kettlewell RERC for Blindness and Low Vision to conduct a Demand-Pull Project on Technology for Visual Impairment. The project will identify priority technology needs in the field and then seek out new and emerging technology solutions from Federal Laboratories, research centers, government contractors and other technology developers to address these needs. The T2RERC will then foster and facilitate technology transfer partnerships between manufacturers and technology developers to design, test, and commercialize the most promising technologies. This paper describes the process undertaken for a market based technology needs-identification.
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What defines a "competition quality" cape, or skin?
Prettiest ears and no holes in the lips, or just an overall sense of "perfection" - heavy hair, no slips, etc?
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It's what you fill that would make the best mount. What you said above is true but not all great specimens make it. Next is what you had to do if any repair work had to be done to it.
I did a bear once for a compitition and the bear was (excuse this) shot in the face right below the eye. The judge never knew which side till I pointed it out to him. Fine sewing and a thin hide. It took a high second.
Oh I'm sure, by deffinition, you can compete with anything that is "mountable". Many of us even compete with customer stuff. But for me, and the rules I followed when I was selling a lot of furbearers, was, the specimen had to be of Select or High #1 Grade fur, and the damage, had to be very minimal, or non-existant. Buyers need to ask the same questions that some of our own customers are beginning to ask, "What do you mean my competition quality?" If you're just getting involved in competing in state shows, most likely any specimen will work fine for you. If on the other hand, you are planning on the masters division, or a bigger show like the national and world, then it probably will be in your best interest to spend a little more time finding a suitable "competition grade" specimen, or if purchasing, be willing to spend a little more for a really pristine specimen. If you're buying something online, and it's really something special you're looking for, it's simple, just ask the seller to commit to a money back guarantee in e-mail, if it doesn't meet with your requirements. Expect to reimburse the seller for his shipping expenses. I've been burned a number of time buying online, as I know many others have. I'd sure love to discuss this online taxidermy specimen with anybody that cares to discuss it further.


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The EPA is currently conducting a watershed analysis in the Bristol Bay region to first catalog the unique salmon productivity of the rivers and lakes there, and then consider using Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act to prohibit industrial mining in the area. The EPA began the watershed analysis after a coalition of more than 500 hunting and fishing organizations asked the federal agency, and the Obama administration, to take action. The draft report is expected in May 2012. At the same time, former Alaska State Senator Rick Halford—a Republican who is proudly pro-business, and an advocate of the mining industry in Alaska—has come out strongly against the mine: "I believe in being able to use the bounty of the Earth, but I don't believe in destroying it with this kind of a proposal. This is unique for me to be opposing this mine." Watch the video below for more details on the Bristol Bay region and on Rick Halford's position on the Pebble mine:
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Dawid Kruiper (c. 1941 – 13 June 2012) was a traditional healer and leader of the ‡Khomani San in the Kalahari. Well known for his acting role in The Gods Must Be Crazy II, Kruiper spoke on the rights of indigenous people to the United Nations in 1994 and paved the way for successful land claims by the San people in South Africa, which culminated in the restoration of 40,000 hectares of land in 1999. He also made headlines after hitch-hiking from the Kalahari to Cape Town in 2004 to speak to the then South African president Thabo Mbeki and was also involved in the development and restoration of the San languages. Kruiper was born in the Kalahari National Park and died at Upington Medi-Clinic in Upington.
The Riverine Rabbit Project: This project involves various national and international stakeholders and role players and addresses the conservation status of one of Southern Africa's most threatened mammals. The species was re-assessed and upgraded from ENDANGERED to CRITICALLY ENDANGERED in 2002. The species is listed as such in the new edition of the Red Data Book of the Mammals of South Africa (2004). The Riverine Rabbit Project scooped the prestigious national Greening-the-Future Mail & Guardian Award in the Biodiversity/Natural Resources Management category. The Greening judges emphasized the national importance of riparian areas in combating the impacts of climate change. Over 3000 RRP-nurtured bossies were planted on the rehabilitation sites at Sandgat, Dunedin and Lapfontein. For more information please visit www.ewt.org.za.
Square Kilometre Array: In May this year, the SKA Organisation announced that the SKA would be shared between South Africa and Australia, with a majority share coming to South Africa. Both countries have invested a huge amount in this project, including building pathfinder radio telescopes with associated physical infrastructure and developing capacity with the skills and expertise to build and use the SKA. The seven-dish MeerKAT precursor array, KAT-7, is the world's first radio telescope array consisting of composite antenna structures. The first seven dishes were completed by December 2010 and are now being commissioned. The MeerKAT array has been designed as the largest and most sensitive radio telescope in the southern hemisphere until the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) is completed around 2024. Via MeerKAT, South Africa is playing a key role in design and technological developments for the SKA. Close to 100 young scientists and engineers are working on the MeerKAT project. For more information, please visit www.ska.ac.za.
Maloof Money Cup: The Office of the Northern Cape Premier recently recognised the immense contribution of the Maloof Money Cup during the Premier's Service Excellence Awards. The Maloof Money Cup won the Gold Award for the year 2011 at the award ceremony held on Friday, 21 October 2012, at CRC Church Hall. The second Maloof Money Cup South Africa Skateboarding World Championship, presented by the Northern Cape Provincial Government and Kumba Iron Ore, took place at the skate plaza in Kimberley from 28 – 30 September and was once again a huge success. The world's greatest skateboarding event attracted thousands of spectators as well as some of the world's top skateboarders. For the second year in a row, the event kept Kimberley buzzing.
Kalahari Desert Speedweek
The inaugural Kalahari Desert Speedweek took place at Hakskeenpan from 22-30 September and saw 150 participants taking part in this speed fest. Drivers of bikes and cars of all shapes and sizes converged on the pan to see who could achieve the fastest speeds on the 5km track. Ranging from vintage Ford Fairlanes to Lamborghini supercars, the event was a supercharged adrenaline rush for petrol heads of all ages. The top speed in the car category was 308km/h, achieved in a Lamborghini Aventador driven by Greg Parton. The fastest motorcycle and best overall speed of the event was a turbo-charged Suzuki Hayabusa ridden by Andrew van Zyl, which clocked 321km/h. Visit www.speedweeksa.com for more information.
With the festive season fast approaching, the Northern Cape Tourism Authority will once again launch the N12 Welcome campaign. This annual festive season initiative promotes the Northern Cape as an alternative summer holiday destination and introduces individual towns and tourism attractions along the N12 to passing motorists. The campaign also encourages travelers to stop over to enjoy the essence of the Northern Cape along the N12 highway, highlights road safety and promotes the N12 as alternative route to the N1. Please join our tourism teams in Warrenton, Kimberley, Britstown and at the Three Sisters Ultra City for a well-deserved break. Enjoy your journey and take time out to experience some of our uniquely Northern Cape tourism offerings along the N12.
In this month's newsletter, we are visiting the Diamond Fields and travel to four towns that form part of the N12 campaign. Warrenton was named after Sir Charles Warren. Diamonds were first discovered in this town in 1888 and mining still continues today. A visit to the semi-precious stone factory is a must.
The first diamond deposits that led to the establishment of Kimberley was found on a hillock on the farm Vooruitzicht, owned by the De Beer brothers. This led to a mad scramble for fame and fortune as 50 000 fervent diggers crowded the New Rush mining town and forged the world's largest, hand-dug excavation known as the colossal Kimberley Mine or Big Hole. By 1872, the town was renamed after the Earl of Kimberley, British secretary of State for the Colony. Today, Kimberley is a prosperous, thriving metropolis with Victorian buildings that complement the more modern buildings of the CBD.
Britstown was named after Hans Brits, who accompanied David Livingstone on a venture to the interior and then settled on the farm Gemsbokfontein. A private irrigation scheme was started by the Smart Syndicate in 1885 and they subsequently built two dams, planted lucerne and wheat and reared karakul sheep and Clydesdale horses.
Three Sisters is about 75 kilometres outside Beaufort West and can be sighted from the road junction to Victoria West. It is not a town, but a series of three very distinctive hills almost in the shape of rondawels located on the right-hand side of the road for north-bound travellers. Three Sisters and its filling station has become an iconic landmark along the N1 highway.
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Dronfield Nature Reserve offers a wonderful accommodation alternative for families and friends overnighting in the Kimberley area or an ideal weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. Please call Cindy Carls on +27(0)538 3944/55 for more information.
The Australian Arms Guest Lodge is situated inside the Big Hole Complex in Kimberley and every building is a testimonial to a bygone era. It boasts thirteen exclusive rooms with authentic Victorian bathrooms and can accommodate up to 26 people sharing. Stop in at the popular Australian Arms Pub or enquire about our great function venue or conference facility. For more information on available offers, please call Maggie Moribe on +27(0)53 832 1526.
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Hantamkraal Restaurant is a new addition to the town of Calvinia and has quickly become very popular. This unique 60-seater restaurant with open fire prides itself on its traditional cooking, which includes the best tripe and bobotie in Namakwaland, lamb pie baked in tin cups and delicious baked puddings. Hantamkraal also offers a catering and full event management service for functions with up to 2000 guests. Jo's Guest House and Hantamkraal Restaurant is close to the scenic Akkerendam Nature Reserve and within walking distance of most of Calvinia's tourist attractions. Owner Jo Fritz puts in tremendous effort to ensure that guests' needs are taken care of and the establishment was voted a finalist in the Northern Cape Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in 2009 and 2010. For more information, please call +27(0)27 341 2247.
Tours around Springbok included a visit to Blue Mine, the first mine in Springbok and it includes a walking trail offering views of the town from its western outskirts. The Dutch Reformed Church (Klipkerk) built in 1921 and the Namaqualand Museum housed in the former synagogue are well worth a visit. For tours around the Springbok area, please call Jesse on +27(0)72 624 7352.
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The Richtersveld is a mountainous desert situated in the north-west corner of South Africa. To its west is the cold and rough Atlantic Ocean while the remarkable Orange River, the largest river in South Africa, winds along its northern border. The Richtersveld has the highest diversity of succulent plants in the world (4 849 species of which 1 940 are endemic) as well as eerie coastal mists, alluvial diamonds and truly indigenous cultures.
Attractions: The Richtersveld National Park has camping and limited chalet accommodation and offers visitors a unique mountain desert landscapes and great bio-diversity.
Richtersveld World Heritage site – cultural experiences could be arranged with traditional dances, food and music available in some of the villages.
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A brainchild of independent filmmaker Motheo Seleke, the festival has become an annual event on Kimberley's calendar. Over the years, the film festival has enjoyed international acclaim for its uniqueness in its programming and its vibrant African and Diasporan setting. Dubbed South Africa's Premier African and Diasporan cinema even, an important aspect of the Aluta Film Festival is to be a repository for the stories of people of African ancestry worldwide as well as showcasing cinematic platform for films that embraces experiences from the developing world.
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15-17 November: The Sol Plaatje municipality and the Frances Baard District municipality will be hosting the 6th annual small business week to coincide with the Global Entrepreneurship Week. The campaign strives to encourage entrepreneurship in the municipal and district areas.
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Located in Benalmadena Costa, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Puerto Marina Shopping and Sea-Life. Benalmadena Marina and El Saltillo Beach are also within 15 minutes.
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Along with a marina, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and an outdoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a coffee shop/café are onsite.
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In addition to a marina, Mac Puerto Marina Benalmadena features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.
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Coromandel property owners have formed a new alliance to challenge proposed rules that severely restrict the use of privately-owned land.
The Coromandel Property Owners Alliance is also urging the hundreds of people affected by the proposals to have their say before it's too late.
This week Thames Coromandel District Council (TCDC) will post a summary of the submissions it has already received on its Proposed District Plan which includes the establishment of multiple restrictive "overlays" on private property.
"We have formally established the Coromandel Property Owners Alliance (CPOA) to oppose these measures and we are fully committed to opposing them all the way through the district plan process," says Coromandel Property Owners Alliance president Graeme Ready.
CPOA and its members say many property owners on the Peninsula may be unaware of just how draconian the changes proposed by Council are. The group is available to support and assist anyone affected and encourages property owners to become familiar with the Plan and make a submission.
"It is not too late," Mr Ready says. "The summary of submissions already received by Council will be posted on the TCDC website and anyone whose land is affected can make a submission then, even if they have not previously done so."
Council has already had overwhelming opposition to earlier proposals to implement Significant Natural Areas on private land when more than 200 people attended a public meeting to express their anger over the total lack of consultation by Council.
However, TCDC is forging ahead with this new highly unpopular overlay scheme that will essentially see hundreds of hectares of private land affected.
"CPOA aims to ensure an effective balance between the reasonable needs of individuals, families and communities, and the environment in which they live and work so that all have a sustainable future on the Coromandel," Mr Ready says.
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|Mario character
Promotional artwork for New Super Mario Bros. U showing the seven Koopalings. From left to right: Lemmy, Wendy, Morton, Larry, Iggy, Ludwig, and Roy.
|First game
|Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988)
|Voiced by (English)
|Lani Minella (Larry, Morton, Wendy and Lemmy)
Mike Vaughn (Iggy and Ludwig)
Dan Falcone (Roy)
Michelle Hippe (Larry, Mario Kart 8)
Ashley Flannagan (Wendy, Mario Kart 8)
David J. Goldfarb (Ludwig, Mario Kart 8)
David Cooke (Morton, Mario Kart 8)
James Rankin (Cheatsy "Larry")
Dan Hennessey (Big-Mouth "Morton")
Tabitha St. Germain (Kootie-Pie "Wendy")
Tara Charendoff (Hop "Iggy" and Hip "Lemmy")
Gordon Masten (Bully "Roy")
Michael Stark (Kooky "Ludwig")
|Voiced by (Japanese)
|Amada Anime Series: Super Mario Bros.
Masaharu Satō (Larry and Iggy)
Miyako Endō (Morton and Wendy)
Naoki Tatsuta (Roy, Lemmy, and Ludwig)
The Koopalings (コクッパ Kokuppa) (also known as Bowser's minions (クッパの手下 Kuppa no Teshita) in Japan and Europe) or 7 Bowser Team (クッパ7人衆 Kuppa Shichi Ninshū) in Japan) are a group of seven fictional, childlike characters in the Mario video game franchise by Nintendo. Their individual names are Iggy, Larry, Lemmy, Ludwig, Morton, Roy, and Wendy. Originally depicted as the children of the series antagonist Bowser, they first appeared as boss characters in the 1988 game Super Mario Bros. 3. They have since appeared in subsequent Super Mario games and spin-off Mario titles.
They have made several appearances in other media, most notably in the cartoon The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, which featured entirely different names for the Koopalings due to them not having official names at the time of its production phase.
Concept and creation[edit]
The Koopalings were conceived by various game designers who were challenged to come up with new bosses for Super Mario Bros. 3; the favorite drawings loosely based on members of the design team were chosen for the seven Koopalings. Most of the Koopalings are distinguished by their wild punk hairstyles. The first names of the Koopalings would later be adapted for the Japanese version of Super Mario World, which was released a few months after the North American release of Super Mario Bros. 3. However, the Koopalings received a set of different names in the DiC-produced The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 animated series, as they were still unnamed when the show was in production.
The Koopalings were originally created to be Bowser's children, as it was mentioned in Japanese Super Mario Bros. 3 instruction books as well as early materials.[1][2] Subsequent official sources also confirmed that they were his offspring.[3][4] This portrayal was generally accepted by both Japanese and western gamers and media for a long time. Since Bowser Jr. was introduced and the Koopalings went on a six-year hiatus after Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga only to return referred to as Bowser's minions in the Japanese and European versions of New Super Mario Bros. Wii, there has been confusion on whether the Koopalings were still considered Bowser's children or not, with Shigeru Miyamoto confirming during an interview in 2012 that "Our current story is that the seven Koopalings are not Bowser's children. Bowser's only child is Bowser Jr., and we do not know who the mother is."[5] According to the North American website for New Super Mario Bros. U, the Koopalings are also siblings.[6]
Super Mario series[edit]
The Koopalings appear in five games in the Super Mario series. In each game, the Koopalings each serve as the main boss character fought by the player at the end of each individual region in the game's setting. Their first appearance was Super Mario Bros. 3, released in 1988 for the NES, where they each conquer one of seven kingdoms in the Mushroom World by stealing its king's magical wand and using it to transform him into an animal, or in one case, plant.[7]:5 The Koopalings then appeared in the 1990 Super NES game Super Mario World, which immediately follows the events of Super Mario Bros. 3, holding Yoshis captive in eggs at each of their respective castles in Dinosaur Land.[8]:19
The Koopalings were absent from subsequent Super Mario games until the release of New Super Mario Bros. Wii for the Wii in 2009,[9] which marks their 3D debut, and most of them having slight design changes from their original appearances. They then appeared in New Super Mario Bros. 2 for the Nintendo 3DS and New Super Mario Bros. U for the Wii U along with its DLC New Super Luigi U, both released in 2012.
Spin-off games[edit]
The Koopalings have appeared as boss characters in the spin-off Mario games Yoshi's Safari, Mario is Missing!, and Hotel Mario, released from 1992 to 1994 on various platforms. They then appeared in the 2003 Game Boy Advance video game Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga,[9] where they served as bosses in Bowser's Castle, the last area of the game. They were supposed to be included in the Nintendo DS game Super Princess Peach but were cut for unknown reason, and only leftover sprites remain in the game. In Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U in 2014, the Koopalings made their debut as playable characters for the first time.[10] In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, each of Bowser Jr.'s seven alternate costumes replaces him with one of the Koopalings, with each one fighting from atop the Junior Clown Car.[11] They appear once again in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, released in 2015 for the Nintendo 3DS, in which they all once again carry out roles as bosses. In Paper Mario: Color Splash, the Koopalings appear as bosses for the first time in a Paper Mario game.[citation needed]
In other media[edit]
The Koopalings made their first animated appearance in the Amada Anime Series: Super Mario Bros. OVA series, released in 1989. In the animated cartoon series The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 produced by DIC Entertainment, the Koopa Kids were given different names based on their given personalities. Their ages are also changed. From oldest to youngest, they are Bully Koopa (Roy), Big Mouth Koopa (Morton), Kooky Von Koopa (Ludwig), Cheatsy Koopa (Larry), Kootie Pie Koopa (Wendy), and Hip and Hop Koopa (Lemmy and Iggy respectively). After this, they appear in another animated cartoon series Super Mario World with the same names, though they more closely resemble their portrayals in the video games. Aside from their names and personalities, they look slightly different and serve their father King Koopa (as Bowser was called in the series) differently compared to their video game counterparts. Instead of their subordinate role, they act directly as his children, and do things such as seek his attention, and even plot against him. They also appear in the Nintendo Adventure Books and comic books.
Except for Larry, each Koopaling was named after a specific person.[12][13] Each Koopaling has had three or four voice actors in different media.
|Amada Anime Series (1989)
|DiC cartoons (1990–91)
|Games (2009–present)
|Named after
|Larry Koopa
|Masaharu Satō
|James Rankin (as Cheatsy)
|Michelle Hippe (2014–present)
|Morton Koopa Jr.
|Miyako Endō
|Dan Hennessey (as Big Mouth)
|David Cooke (2014–present)
|Morton Downey Jr.
|Wendy O. Koopa
|Paulina Gillis (as Kootie Pie)
|Ashley Flannegan (2014–present)
|Wendy O. Williams
|Iggy Koopa
|Masaharu Satō
|Tara Charendoff (as Hop)
|Mike Vaughn
|Iggy Pop
|Roy Koopa
|Naoki Tatsuta
|Gordon Masten (as Bully)
|Dan Falcone
|Roy Orbison
|Lemmy Koopa
|Tara Charendoff (as Hip)
|Lani Minella
|Lemmy Kilmister
|Ludwig von Koopa
|Michael Stark (as Kooky Von)
|David J. Goldfarb (2014–present)
|Ludwig van Beethoven
Since their appearance in Super Mario Bros. 3, the Koopalings have had mostly positive reception, being referred to by Nintendo as common knowledge of the Mario series due to their appearance in Super Mario Bros. 3.[14] Their popularity amongst fans led to them being reused for the Super NES sequel, Super Mario World. Nintendo Power listed each Koopaling as one of the reasons to love Nintendo, describing them as some of Nintendo's most beloved villains. They cited their eccentric designs for the quality of their personalities.[15] The Koopalings were named the 19th best Mario villains by GameDaily.[16] GamesRadar editor Henry Gilbert described the battle at the end of each world in Super Mario Bros. 3 as a "special affair"; he also praised them for adding variety to the series compared to Super Mario Bros., which featured Bowser as the last boss of each castle.[17] IGN editor Lucas M. Thomas echoed these sentiments, stating that the Koopalings brought their own looks, mannerisms, and methods of attack. Specifically, he described the battle with Lemmy Koopa in Super Mario Bros. 3 as unique and memorable, while also describing Ludwig Von Koopa's battle in Super Mario World as distinct from the others.[18] In another article he listed the Koopalings as one of the characters he wants in Mario Kart 7, especially Wendy O. Koopa.[19] Fellow IGN editor Jesse Schedeen featured the Koopalings in the "Big Boss of the Day" feature, describing them as popular bosses in video games.[20]
Joystiq editor James Ransom-Wiley called their reappearance in New Super Mario Bros. Wii a welcome addition, stating that it should boost the quality of the bosses.[21] Fellow Joystiq editor JC Fletcher described them as a draw for New Super Mario Bros. Wii for some fans, also praising the three-dimensional designs of the Koopalings.[22] During an interview with Super Mario Galaxy director Yoshiaki Koizumi, Electronic Gaming Monthly noted that they were hoping for the Koopalings to return in it.[23] Destructoid editor Conrad Zimmerman stated that the Koopalings were his favorite characters from Super Mario Bros. 3, and added that with regard to the musical references in the Koopalings' names, he doubted that anything similar would be seen in this day and age.[24] GameSpy editor Ryan Scott listed the Koopalings as one of the reasons why Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World were quality video games.[25] He also praised New Super Mario Bros. Wii for the inclusion of the Koopalings.[26] The GameSpy staff listed the Koopalings as some of their favorite bosses, stating that they have much more charm than their "dopey successor", Bowser Jr.[27]
- ^ "Super Mario Bros. 3 - Famimaga Sept. 1988 Early Beta Footage". YouTube.com. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
- ^ "Original Japanese manual of Super Mario Bros. 3." (PDF). Nintendo Co., Ltd. Retrieved 2016-12-23.
- ^ "Super Mario Bros. 3 page on Nintendo UK's site.". Nintendo UK. Retrieved 2016-12-23.
- ^ "Bowser, King of the Koopas, and his evil offspring have invaded yet another kingdom. The Koopalings have seized the Kingdom's precious crystals. It's up to you, armed with your trusty Nintendo Scope, to ride Yoshi to the rescue!", back of the box of the North American and PAL versions of Yoshi's Safari.
- ^ "Mario's Creators Answer Burning Questions About The Series". Game Informer. Retrieved 2016-12-24.
- ^ "New Super Mario Bros. U Character Profile: Koopalings". Nintendo. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
- ^ Super Mario Bros. 3. USA: Nintendo. 1990.
- ^ Super Mario World. USA: Nintendo. 1991.
- ^ a b Thomas, Lucas M. (June 29, 2009). "Revenge of the Koopalings: Stars Icons". IGN. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ "Little Mac Joins the Super Smash Bros. Cast; Mario Kart 8 Launches May 30 with Koopalings". Nintendo. February 13, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ http://kotaku.com/people-are-starting-to-unlock-secret-smash-bros-charact-1633365911
- ^ http://kotaku.com/how-a-mario-character-was-named-after-motorheads-lemmy-1750180427
- ^ Loguidice, Bill; Barton, Matt (2012). Vintage Games: An Insider Look at the History of Grand Theft Auto, Super Mario, and the Most Influential Games of All Time. CRC Press. p. 282. ISBN 9781136137587.
- ^ "Super Mario Brothers 3 on the Virtual Console". UGO.com. 2007-11-05. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ Nintendo Power 250th issue!. South San Francisco, California: Future US. 2010. p. 60.
- ^ Chris Buffa (2008-10-03). "Gallery and Images". GameDaily. Archived from the original on 2008-12-07. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ "Super Mario Bros 3: 20 years later". GamesRadar. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ Thomas, Lucas M. (2009-06-29). "Revenge of the Koopalings: Stars Icons - Stars Feature at IGN". Stars.ign.com. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ Thomas, Lucas M. "Predicting Mario Kart 7's Final Characters". IGN. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ Schedeen, Jesse (2009-12-07). "Big Boss of the Day: The Koopa Kids - Stars Feature at IGN". Stars.ign.com. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ Ransom, James (2006-03-09). "Koopalings to return in New Super Mario Bros., Yoshi on the sideline". Joystiq. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ JC Fletcher on Oct 26th 2009 1:15PM (2009-10-26). "New, super character art from New Super Mario Bros. Wii". Joystiq. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ "Super Mario Galaxy Afterthoughts from". 1UP.com. 2008-02-19. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ "See Larry Koopa strut his stuff once more". Destructoid. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ "Game of the Year 2009: Our Personal Picks - Page 2". GameSpy. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ "GameSpy: E3 2009: New Super Mario Bros. Wii Hands-on - Page 1". Wii.gamespy.com. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ "GameSpy: GameSpy's Favorite Videogame Bosses - Page 1". Xbox360.gamespy.com. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
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Cheddar Cauliflower Recipe
This cheesy cauliflower side dish had long been a family favorite. It always makes a pretty presentation on our holiday table.—Karen Jean Johann, Kewaskum, Wisconsin
- 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 2 teaspoons minced chives
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1. Place the cauliflower and water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-1/2 minutes; stir. Cook 4-6 minutes longer or until tender. Drain.
- 2. Combine sour cream, chives, salt and pepper; spoon over the cauliflower. Sprinkle with cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 cup: 200 calories, 15g fat (10g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
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The great American bison is a truly magnificent animal. It is the largest land mammal found in North America since the end of the Ice Age. This so-called American Buffalo is a descendant of ancient animals that crossed the Bering land bridge some 300,000 years ago.
Technically they are Bison, bison (genus, species). They are not buffalo, as are the African Cape buffalo or the southeast Asian Water buffalo. They have virtually no relatives other than the Wisent, a species of this shaggy animal that lives in north-central Europe and of which there are a limited number.
Before northern Europeans settled North America, there were an estimated 30-70 million bison ranging across the continent, from Alaska to at least the northern tier of Mexican states. The oldest herd fossils remaining in the lower 48 states are more than 100,000 years old.
An important archaeological site in New Mexico, the Folsom Site, revolutionized American archaeology. It was the first time that irrefutable evidence of human tools and Ice Age animals were found together. The site proved to be a bison kill, or bison jump, where Paleo Indians killed and butchered 23 bison nearly 10,000 years ago.
Once the mighty herds stretched in numbers beyond the horizon. To the American Indians, before the arrival of Europeans, these animals provided an unending supply of food and raw material for tools, clothing and other products. Additionally, the bison were considered spiritual beings that sustained the spirit as well as physical life.
According to pioneer journals and scientific guesstimates, bison moved in herds that varied from 500-animals to more than 500,000-animals. To the early European explorers, the bison represented boundless wealth and potential for personal profit and freedom. That great wealth was almost completely wasted within a few decades by careless slaughter for fun and sport, and excessively exploitative hunting of bison for hides and tongues.
By 1889, less than 1,000 were left and those were saved by the combined efforts of William Hornaday (Director of the Bronx Zoo) and a small group of ranchers. In 1905, the American Bison Society was formed to save the bison and protect rangeland for the animals. Today, those efforts are carried on by the National Bison Association and the Canadian Bison Association. The bison herds of today number in excess of 500,000 and are growing.
Most text excerpted from Bison Breeder's Handbook, 4th edition 2001, copyright 2001 National Bison Association.


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PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Taliban militants wearing suicide vests fired automatic weapons and rocket-propelled grenades at an army post in northwestern Pakistan in a pre-dawn raid Saturday, killing 23 people, including 10 civilians, officials said.
Twelve attackers also were killed in the assault.
The raid came a day after a suicide bombing at a Shiite Muslim mosque elsewhere in the northwest that killed 30 people, police said. The blast at the mosque was the latest in a rising number of sectarian attacks in the country.
The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for both attacks. The group has been waging a bloody insurgency against the government for years and sometimes targets the country's minority Shiites.
The Taliban and allied militant groups have stepped up the pace of attacks in Pakistan in recent months, an indication of their strength despite numerous army operations against their strongholds in the northwest.
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Charlize Theron Eyes Role in "Murder Mystery"
Covering up her newly shaved head, Charlize Theron was spotted walking to her yoga class in West Hollywood, CA this afternoon (June 13).
The "Prometheus" actress looked elegant in a black fedora and shades as she tried to stay out of the flashing photographer's viewpoint before her midday workout.
In career news, the already busy 36-year-old actress is currently eyeing a role in a new comedic film titled "Murder Mystery."
According to a report from Deadline, the blonde beauty is already set to produce the John Madden directed project and is apparently negotiating to star in it as well. The film is described as being a "loving takedown of the Agatha Christie formula, focusing on an American couple who become involved in a whodunit while traveling abroad."
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Learn from the Best: Our Favorite Valentine's Day Marketing Campaigns
There's no better time than Valentine's Day to show your customers some love. We've taken a look at some of the best Valentine's Day campaigns and compiled a list of tips for small business owners.
Create a Video to Announce Your Campaign
Some of the best Valentine's Day marketing campaigns out there utilize short YouTube videos to generate interest among consumers. For example, Uber, the on-demand car service company, created a short video to advertise its Valentine's Day flower delivery service. If you decide to go this route, be sure to keep your video short and to the point. If your campaign can't be explained in less than 60 seconds or so, it's probably too complicated for customers to want to participate.
Some brands choose to get their customers involved in creating videos, too. Set up a Vine video contest that ties in with your business and Valentine's Day.
Tie in Social Responsibility and Advocacy
Keep in mind that a Valentine's Day campaign doesn't have to be all about your company. In fact, your customers may appreciate the opportunity to help others in need. For example, MegaRed, well known for its heart-healthy supplements, offered customers the opportunity to give a loved one a free sample of their product. Then MegaRed upped the ante by promising to help even more people: if 100,000 people requested samples, the company would donate $100,000 samples to the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease.
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When it comes to Valentine's Day, consumers expect fun as well as a little creativity. To celebrate Valentine's Day, Planter's Peanuts made three funny e-cards available to people to download through their Facebook page. Not only did the company engage its audience in a fun way, it also communicated that peanuts are actually good for your heart, which ties in with National Heart Health Month
Use Social Media to Get the Word Out
Even if you're running a last-minute campaign for Valentine's Day, it can be communicated quickly through local social media marketing. In fact, some businesses and organizations have chosen to communicate their Valentine's Day marketing campaigns solely through social media channels. Last year, the State of New Jersey and the Small Business Association worked together to encourage people to celebrate Valentine's Day on the Jersey Shore to help the region regain economic strength after Hurricane Sandy.
The success of the State of New Jersey campaign proves that Valentine's Day campaigns don't necessarily need to take a lot of your time. Your campaign can be as simple asking your social media followers to weigh in on a simple question about Valentine's Day.
Create a Short Survey
Some businesses take their questions for customers a step further, setting up a short survey for their blog. Customers who want to participate just answer a few simple questions, and the company's social media managers highlight the best responses on their Facebook and Twitter feeds. The person with the best response receives some sort of small prize. This type of campaign works well for busy small businesses because it helps them get lots of business leads, and it doesn't take a lot of time to implement.
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The Inevitable 'Smart Ring' Has Arrived
Newser reminds us we've gone from smartphones to smart watches to smart glasses and now...smart rings. The "Smarty Ring," can be used to tell time and control your smartphone (meaning you can get the above-mentioned notifications on it, or use it to make and receive calls) is available for $175 after a successful crowdfunding campaign, Ars Technica reports. Read more about it here.


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South Korea's current-account surplus widened in May to a six-month high as exports increased and annual dividend payments to foreign shareholders declined. The $US3.6 billion surplus compared with a revised surplus of $US1.7 billion in April.Bloomberg
The brother of Ponzi scheme king Bernard Madoff is to plead guilty to conspiracy in a criminal case resulting from the multibillion-dollar fraud, court papers say. Peter Madoff is the former chief compliance officer at the private investment arm of Bernard Madoff's business. Court papers signed by a federal judge in Manhattan show Peter Madoff will plead guilty to conspiracy and other offences. The Guardian
Ten police officers were killed across Afghanistan, including the district chief of a counter-terrorism unit in Herat Province. Taliban insurgents ambushed the unit while it was on a night patrol. Unit chief Mohyaddin Noori and three others were killed. The New York Times
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India may spend 300 billion rupees ($5.3 billion) tripling the length of its expressway network to ease traffic jams that are slowing trade, wasting fuel and sapping economic growth. It plans to add about 1600 kilometres of roads with at least six lanes, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced. Bloomberg
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A mother's love at Halloween
So there's Mimi, who would never be so stupid and selfless as to sacrifice looking hot and being the centre of attention, especially not at Halloween, and then there's Sandra Bullock, who took little Louis out trick-or-treating yesterday in Toluca Lake dressed up as cowgirl Jessie to her son's Buzz Lightyear. Full Story
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Sarah Michelle Gellar at her daughter Charlotte's school today with ears and a skull shirt. Christina Aguilera took her son Max trick-or-treating. Is that how big he is now? Gwen Stefani and Zuma were out for Halloween in London having just arrived from Los Angeles. I love this kid. Full Story
Sandra's mystery man
Sandra Bullock went shopping with Louis this weekend. The photo agency says she was being all cagey about the man in the red hat who was with them. They call him her "mystery man". Supposedly when they saw photographers they split up and used different entrances and left separately. He looks to me like Jonathon Komack-Martin, Ryan Reynold's producing partner. Full Story
School run Sandy & Louis's little friend
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Sandra Bullock picked up her son Louis from school yesterday but had to wait while he wrapped up his conversation with a little friend. I love the expression on his face: equal parts affection and suspicion. Like, oh I really want to be buds, but have you been sent here by your mother to infiltrate my ma's inner circle? Because if that's the case, you need to answer to me. Full Story
Working mom on the school run
Here's Sandra Bullock with son Louis on the school run yesterday. That kid is so cute. I feel like he's always the same size though. Blame Duana for this. As soon as she pointed out that Britney's kids seem like they never grow, growing became part of my awareness. Sandy's been in LA for a while. I'm told she's working on Gravity reshoots. Full Story
Worst Oscar Disappointment: Sandy Bullock
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Lainey thinks I'm contrary. I am not. (Lainey: she totally is.) But sometimes if there's an overwhelming opinion that comes at me before I've had a chance to make up my own mind, I will work hard to find validation in the other direction. Just so there's no chance I'm following the crowd. Full Story
C'est la vie de George Clooney
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C'est la vie is what Stacy Keibler tweeted last night after George Clooney lost Best Actor to Jean Dujardin. If you use Twitter, um, can you please click here and read some of the comments. Someone actually accused her of being George's "bad luck". Full Story
Holiday for a year with George Clooney
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Sandy mixes metals and gets Peaches
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Sandra Bullock spoke at the 2011 amfAR Inspiration Gala last night at Chateau Marmont to honour the late Elizabeth Taylor: "Earlier this year, the world lost a radiant woman of courage and compassion. She lives on in every person she touched. She never thought twice to put her arm around someone who was suffering, and that is the gift we have a human beings, the ability to reach out and touch another human being. Full Story
Like 1994 all over again
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I was f-cked up good over Keanu Reeves when Speed came out. For the next six months I imagined we'd be together some day. Keanu and Sandra Bullock have remained friends throughout. Last night they had dinner in Beverly Hills, pictured here leaving separately. Zebra shoes on Sandy? I never would have pictured it. Full Story
Sandy & the fastest man alive
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Sandra Bullock and Usain Bolt were both at Mr Chow last night for dinner. Some people tried to suggest that it was a date. Apparently all they did was pose for a photo together inside. Hilarious, right? Let us not speak of what happened last month at the Worlds. Let's hope that doesn't happen at the Olympics. Full Story