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The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is of vital importance for hunters for many reasons – from wild game and land management to hunting rights connected to land ownership and the implications of rural development for biodiversity. Moreover, the CAP budget consumes a large portion of the EU budget.
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In April 2011, FACE together with 4 Brussels-based European organisations dedicated to countryside activities, namely Copa-Cogeca, the European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA), the European Landowners' Organization (ELO) and the European Livestock and Meat Trading Union (UECBV), launched the Rural Coalition to collaborate at the heart of rural affairs for a common purpose. The move came in a bid to strengthen the voice of Europe's rural population and to increase the competitiveness of the EU agricultural sector whilst building up an effective network of stakeholders in the countryside.
In an increasingly urbanised Europe, the Rural Coalition will be crucial in highlighting the pivotal role of rural stakeholders in the development and management of rural land areas in a multifunctional and sustainable manner that meets social, economic and environmental requirements.
In its meetings, the Rural Coalition prepares for meetings of Advisory Groups of the European Commission related to Agriculture and Rural Development; coordinates its joint missions and statements, continued working towards a strong joint position on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy, in particular on Rural Development, as well as preparing for discussions on the Cohesion Policy and its links to agriculture.
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Asher wrote:Recipe is dead easy:
White undercoat (Skull white Spray)
Paint carapace Bestial Brown in a couple of watered down layers to get even coverage.
Now this is where it varies. For baby bugs, you can skip the next for steps and go to the straight Bleached Bone Layer. For bigger things do the following:
Streak inwards with a large brush using a 60/40 Bestial Brown/Bleached bone mix. Maybe go 1/2 to 2/3 of the length of the plate with this layer.
Then do the same using 40/60 Brown to Bone instead. Obviously you don't streak in as far.
Then you streak in using straight Bleached Bone. Use a small brush and have a lot of patience to get a good result. You can see in that picture about how far to go in.
Now, once again it depends on whether you're painting a baby bug or big bug. For Big Bugs, I carefully wash any recessed areas with Devlan mud, then go back with Skull White to tidy up any accidental splashes. Baby Bugs don't need this step.
Then, go ahead and wash the whole thing with Badab Black. You can water it down to keep the look a bit brighter if you want.
Then go back and re-streak with straight Bleached Bone again. This will give the edges of the carapace some nice depth.
Final step, Big Bugs only, mix 50/50 Skull White and Bleached Bone and do some selective streaking on the carapace to add a bit of highlighting. I haven't done that in that picture.
Hope that helps!
Man I just realised I haven't posted any painted stuff in ages, just WIP. Oh well.
Anyway; question: White armour, particularly power armour. How I maek gud?
White base-coat and call it done seems a bit naff somehow so I guess I need to build up to white from something but what?
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Ya'know, I don't think I've ever posted anything I've painted here.
Huh. That'll have to change this summer.
Ya'know, I don't think I've ever posted anything I've painted here.
Huh. That'll have to change this summer.
It's been a while since I posted anything, unfortunately I only have WIP for you.
So I'm working on a Blood Bowl pitch. The idea is, keep the pitch simple and try out the airbrush with some stencils to make the squares and hopefully also a cool logo. Transportability is not a priority as it will probably mostly be used at tournaments and finals.
So I made it really simple using board and some lists:
I have given it texture and painted it as well.
Next up is flock, sealing it and then trying the stencils...
Also, I'm working on a new Human team. Here is a sneak peek at one of the Blitzers:


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Brief Update December 5, 2013Posted by marzwaggener in Uncategorized.
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A brief update on my life since the walk: I lived in Alabama for just under a year, worked as a mascot at children's birthday parties and as a school crossing guard. In February my dad was diagnosed with cancer, so once the school year (and my crossing guard job) ended in May, I moved back to Georgia to be with my family. It was the right move to make, and the Lord has blessed me with more of Himself because of it – but it's a little weird living with my parents in my 30's. I'm working in a bakery at a local grocery store, spending time with my family, and still trying to get out on those occasional adventures.
Coming up next: my last adventure attending Becoming and Outdoors Woman at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center!
Yellow Creek June 1, 2012Posted by marzwaggener in Alabama.
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I returned to Alabama after my stay at Ratliff Ferry. I'm visiting Russell and Patrick again (met them when I first passed through the area). Over the Memorial Day weekend we went to a place called Yellow Creek. It's a great place for swimming, fishing, riding WaveRunners, and generally having fun. Although he's only ten years old, Patrick can drive almost any machine you can put him on – motorcycle, ATV, WaveRunner, truck, or car. According to his dad, he can drive a big dump truck too.
Patrick driving the girls on an ATV
I rode on a WaveRunner for the fist time ever at Yellow Creek. This was my view:
While riding around the river, Russell and I saw a cottonmouth caught on a fishing line – it tried to swallow the bait (or fish already on the line) and got hooked.
The river is a great place to fish – or to play with worms.
Russell ties a hook on his son's fishing pole
All in all, it was a fun trip and great for the kids. Much better than sitting in front of the television!
The girls might look like they're frowning but they're just squinting from the sun – I promise!
I had a number of "first" experiences lately – first time on a WaveRunner, first time seeing a poisonous snake in the wild, first time shooting a gun (Patrick taught me how!), first time riding in a dump truck (Russell is a driver and let me ride along one day). I also rode in a pickup truck with a ten year old driving! (Just in the driveway) Never thought I'd experience that, but Patrick is a really good driver. Especially for being ten and barely able to reach the petals.
Russell fueling his truck
I expect there will be plenty more adventures in the near future!
Ratliff Ferry May 31, 2012Posted by marzwaggener in Campgrounds, Mississippi.
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On Monday, May 21st, Charlotte and her family drove me down to the Ratliff Ferry campground. It's a beautiful area on the water – people launch their boats for fishing and recreation and there's nice areas for both RV and tent camping. There's a small convenience store and a restaurant, and campers have access to showers (HUGE plus for me!)
The next day a bicyclist named Kevin came to the campground. We shared pizza and drinks and built a fire to keep the bugs away. Kevin is an ultralight camper and uses a VERY small tent.
That evening Walt Grayson's "Look Around Mississippi" aired on WLBT. The owner of the campsite very kindly tuned in and let me watch in the restaurant. It was pretty cool to see myself on TV – the 6PM news no less! – and since I stayed past 6 to watch the show, I camped another night there.
Kosciusko May 30, 2012Posted by marzwaggener in Mississippi.
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Kosciusko is a small town off the Natchez Trace Parkway. It has a really nice Natchez Trace visitor's center right off the Trace, and that's where Walt and Jo dropped me off after the shoot. It was having some construction work done but the construction workers were really nice and let us slip in and pick up brochures and information. When Walt and Jo left for their next project (Walt gave a speech at a graduation) I headed down the highway in search of Wi-Fi.
The search for Wi-Fi ended up taking two days. During the night between the two days I encountered my first unpleasant person – a cop woke me up and harassed me for a while, even running my driver's licence to see if there was a warrant out for my arrest. He seemed disappointed that there wasn't and told me to leave town in the morning. Leave town! Almost comical. Finally he left me alone but it took a long time to fall back asleep. It reminded me of one of my favorite videos from the Walking Fool – his first police encounter when he walked across the country:
Everyone else I met in and around Kosciusko were very helpful though. Perplexed, no doubt, but nice.
I went by the Natchez Trace Welcome Center on my way out of town on Saturday the 19th. The construction was finished and I got the chance to talk to some of the volunteers and locals. Kosciusko is the birthplace of Oprah Winfrey, several people pointed out. After chatting a while I headed back out to the Trace.
On Sunday I stopped at a campground called Holly Hill to wait out the heat of the day. With the high humidity in Mississippi, the 90° and higher temperatures can be dangerous for an out-of-shape hiker with 60 or 70 pounds of gear to carry. This kills most of the time I would usually hike so I travel even SLOWER than before. I met a handful of people at the park:
Old Man on a Bicycle
Tour group from Germany
Tour group's intrepid leader
Some motorcyclist passing through – on the right is Joe, who lives just a few miles away.
Joe stopped by to offer help or information to any bikers who happened to be resting at the picnic area. He was very interested in my story because may years ago, a woman passed through town on a horse and stayed a night with his friend Charlotte. It had been such a positive experience for her that he called her up to see if she'd like me to stay a night. She said sure, and I took down directions, figuring it would be the next day when I would get there.
The bikers left and I gathered up my clothes (which I washed in the sink and dried in the sun) and full water bottles (about 12 pounds of water!) and stared on my way again. I hadn't gotten very far when Joe pulled up.
"This is wild hog territory," he told me, "I don't want you to sleep out in a tent with the hogs!" (Wild hogs are vicious and can attack and kill a human. They are hundreds of pounds behind sharp tusks – and they will eat anything. Including people.) I had heard a lot of noise near my tent the night before, and it sounded louder than the cows just on the other side of the Trace, but I shrugged it off. Could have been the wild hogs but fortunately they didn't bother me in my tent.
Joe took me to Charlotte's place and we sat and chatted for a while. Then we drove out to Kosciusko and they very graciously treated me to dinner at a Chinese restaurant. That evening Charlotte invited her kids to come over and meet me – and her daughter had met me a few days before at Subway in Kosciusko! It was a really nice evening, and the following morning I got to meet her great-grandson as well.
The next day Charlotte, Johnny, and Ruby drove me out to a campground called Ratliff Ferry, and my visit in Kosciusko was over. But it was a great experience meeting some wonderful people – enough to make up for being harassed by an unpleasant cop. 🙂
Look Around Mississippi May 30, 2012Posted by marzwaggener in Mississippi.
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Walt Grayson's piece about me aired on May 22nd. I was able to watch it at the campground I was staying at that night (although today is my first time getting internet access since a few days before it aired). It was pretty exciting watching myself on TV. Walt did an amazing job. The clip can be viewed here: http://www.wlbt.com/story/18591417/walts-look-around-marz-waggener-hikes-across-miss
Walt Grayson "Look Around Mississippi" May 18, 2012Posted by marzwaggener in Mississippi.
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Thursday, May 17th, I was woken up by a familiar and much-welcomed voice – Carole was back! As usual, she was wearing one of her fabulous hats.
Carole has a gift for finding and talking to interesting people. She met Sandra, who is biking down Natchez Trace. Sandra started in Tennessee so she's almost finished. Sometimes she camps, and sometimes stays in motels – the night before she camped at Jeff Busby campground, the same one I was in a few days earlier.
It was not much longer before Walt and his lovely wife Jo arrived.
Walt and Jo Grayson
Walt brought his own video camera and tripod – he usually films his own show.
We did the interview with me sitting in my tent and Walt asking questions from behind the camera. I was nervous being in front of the camera so I didn't phrase things quite as eloquently as I would have liked. Usually, I'm the one BEHIND the camera and not in the picture! It's one of the things I like about being a photographer. 🙂
View from inside the tent
We had lunch at the Council House Cafe. Halfway through lunch, a busload of people showed up! A number of them recognized Walt from his show and commented how much they enjoyed it.
Then I packed up my tent and we took video of me walking with all my mountains of gear. When we finally had enough shots – some close shots, a few long shots where I was far away, close up of my boots, motion shots, me walking towards the camera and away from the camera on Natchez Trace – Walt and Jo drove me to the next town, Kosciusko, and we stopped at the Natchez Trace Information Center. Walt was giving a graduation speech in the evening so he and Jo left for their next adventure, and I read through some Mississippi brochures from the Information Center. It was a fun experience and I'm so glad I had the chance to meet Walt and Jo. The segment will only be a couple of minutes (thank goodness!) and should air on Tuesday the 22nd during the 6PM news hour on WLBT Chanel 3 in Mississippi. It will also be on WLBT's website, so I'll post a link when it's available. (Gulp!)
French Camp May 18, 2012Posted by marzwaggener in Mississippi.
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I started walking the Natchez Trace on Monday the 14th. I stopped at the Jeff Busby campground to camp for the night – there were even bathrooms!
The next morning I just relaxed in my tent, knowing it might be a while before I had access to bathrooms again. I was laying in my tent, writing a letter, when I heard a familiar voice call out "Marz? Is that you?" I sat up, surprised, and through the tent window saw Carole McReynolds Davis, whom I met at the 175th Starkville birthday party, coming towards my tent! I climbed out to give her a big hug. I couldn't believe she found me on the campground!
She explained that she wanted to interview me for an upcoming article in the Starkville Daily News. Not only was she writing an article about me, she contacted her friend Walt Grayson and set up an interview for me to be on his WLBT segment "Look Around Mississippi." She asked me some questions, jotting down notes in a yellow notepad, then she and her husband drove me up to the top of the campground, the highest point on the Natchez Trace.
Carole with her husband and soulmate, Dr. Frank Davis
We decided to drive down the Trace a little bit to the next little town, French Camp, so it would be easier for me to meet with Walt on Thursday (my cellphone didn't get reception so I wasn't sure if I'd be able to contact him). Carole and Frank told me the story of French Camp Academy – it's a Christian school for children from broken homes. It was established in 1885 and many of the businesses in the small town are a part of the school. French Camp has a "Historic District" of old homes and log cabins – the gift shop, cafe, and a museum are all in restored log cabins from the 1800's. It's an amazing place to visit and the people there are caring and friendly.
Ordering lunch from Sonny, who runs the Council House Cafe
We toured the Historic District, then I unloaded my gear from the car and camped in the lawn for the night.
The next day I toured around French Camp a little more. There's a bakery that makes the most delicious bread I have ever eaten. I stopped by and met the baker, Kevin O'Brien, and he gave me some information on bread and Sorghum molasses, both which are made in town.
Kevin slicing the bread baked fresh that morning
Sorghum cane is crushed in this cane mill and the juice is collected in a barrel. Horses or mules are used to power the press.
This is where the juice is cooked into molasses.
Touring the Historic District:
Inside one of the restored homes
Some small cabins in the Historic District, currently used for storage
A hand-sewn wedding dress from the late 1800's
Early American Walking Wheel – from 1729-1759 – all original parts.
There is a pottery studio in the old post office in the Historic District – Lisa Doty teaches a pottery class here, and many of the finished pieces are sold in the gift shop.
After my tour, I returned to the Council House. I mentioned to the employees there that I really wanted a shower before being filmed the next day, and Robin generously offered to bring me to her house to use the shower. How it is I failed to get a picture of her, I don't know. She lived only a tenth of a mile down the road, and after showering I returned to the Historic District and set up my tent near the Council House Cafe again.
In the evening I heard the sound of children's laughter, and went outside to find children playing after the church service.
Robin was there, and invited me in for supper. I chatted a bit with the folks there, and when I mentioned that Walt Grayson was coming, they immediately recognized the name – and started humming the theme song for his show! I began to feel a bit nervous about being filmed for TV – a lot of people might be watching! I returned to my tent for the night to try to get a good night's sleep before the big day.
Starkville's 175th Birthday! May 13, 2012Posted by marzwaggener in Mississippi.
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Friday, May 11th, I headed towards Downtown Starkville. I stopped by the library to update my blog, but the internet went down before I even finished going through pictures. I remained undiscouraged and headed towards the historic downtown area. I passed some festive looking shops and finally stopped to talk with and take a picture of a lady in a fabulous patriotic costume.
Her name is Carole McReynolds Davis, a local artist. She explained to me that it was the 175th birthday of Starkville and a party was starting in a few hours. She gave me a magazine with a feature about her art and even autographed it for me!
Carole with her daughter and granddaughter.
Mayor Parker Wiseman gives a proclamation
There were cupcakes, a petal-powered cart to ride, and facepainting – all free for the celebration.
Boardtown Boys performed for most of the afternoon.
The party was a huge hit with the kids.
It was a fun afternoon and I got a lot of great pictures. I was pretty excited that the day I happened to go through downtown Starkville just so happened to be a big birthday party! Afterwards, I got a ride to Eupora (where I am now), where I will catch the Natchez Trace trail.
Starkville Firestation Three May 13, 2012Posted by marzwaggener in Mississippi.
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I camped a few days in Starkville, through muggy and rainy weather. I haven't been caught in a torrential downpour yet – always been in my tent or inside a building. Caught a couple cool pictures:
Here's another shot of the rainbow over Columbus
Starkville Horses
On Wednesday the 9th I ventured down a different road to do some laundry, and happened to pass an interesting-looking fire station. I stopped to take some pictures of the tall wooden tower, wondering what it could be – a super awesome lookout tower? A training structure? Finally I knocked on the door of the fire station to ask.
I got more than just a brushoff quick answer – the firefighters on duty gave me a complete tour of the station and the training facilities, including background stories about the ghosts that haunted the old station. (I did not see any ghosts, unfortunately. I WAS secretly hoping for their company.)
The silver structure on the left is the station; the red trailers are a Live Fire Multitrainer System (used for the first time that day), and the tall wooden tower on the right is a training tower that's been in use for about ten years.
Trent demonstrated his firefighting gear for me, and snapped a picture of me proudly wearing a jacket and hat.
The firefighters shared some venison sausage with me at dinner – it was delicious!
There would be more testing of the new training system the next day, so I camped nearby to catch the action in the morning. I got some cool pictures and video of the fire inside, and then a few more as the firefighters put on their gear to try out the trainer.
The training and testing went late into the afternoon, so I camped nearby again until the next day's adventure.
In Mississippi! May 4, 2012Posted by marzwaggener in Campgrounds, Mississippi.
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I mentioned at the end of my last post already, I finally made it over into Mississippi! On May 2nd, I ran out of water in a long stretch of nothing (again!!!) so I took a ride to a convenience store. (I was 7 or 8 miles from the border, 9 or 10 miles from the next gas station.) I stayed one night in a field behind the truck stop where Mike dropped me off, and a large part of the next day sitting inside. I talked to truck drivers, got caught up on email and blog postings, and left around 3:30 or 4. I backtracked a few miles to a campground I spotted on Google Maps – Parkwood RV Park. On the way a beautiful rainbow appeared over Columbus.
The RV park is pretty nice – quiet, no rowdy kids, and even has washing machines!!! I was VERY happy to get to wash my clothes. There was no tent camping though. I called the manager, and he let me camp next to the office and didn't even charge me. If you're RV camping in Columbus, Parkwood RV Park is a nice spot.


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SP500 (a 4-hour chart)
General overview
The US stocks sharply rose on Wednesday. The Bonds Market has been growing the second day in a row, as the initial panic that was caused by the decision of the UK to leave the European Union disappears. The Standard & Poor's 500 came out in profit compared with levels where it was at the end of the last year.
Current situation
The index recovered and was able to set a new local high at 2061. SP500 was able to grow by 1,65% during the course of trades. The resistance comes in at 2070, the support lies at 2055.
MACD is in the negative area. The indicator reached the centerline. If MACD moves into the positive area the index will keep growing. RSI is near the overbought level. If RSI declined that will be a sell signal. Shall it move upwards and the index will grow. The index broke the 50-SMA on the 4 hour chart. The 50-SMA is moving downwards. The 100-EMA is crossing the 200-EMA downwards.
Trading recommendations
After the support level of 2040 breakthrough down the way to the support 2025 will be opened.


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Gov. Jay Nixon today signed House Bill 322, which allows motor vehicle operators to show proof of automobile insurance using a mobile electronic device.
"Each day, more and more Missourians are using their smart phones and tablets to pay bills, get directions and access the information they need, wherever and whenever they need it," Gov. Nixon said. "With these advancements in technology, forcing Missourians to go through the hassle of printing and keeping hard copies of their insurance cards is unnecessary and burdensome. This common sense legislation will make life a little easier for motorists by eliminating this outdated requirement and allowing proof of insurance to be shown on a mobile device."
In addition to using electronic devices to show proof of automobile insurance, House Bill 322 allows insurance companies to deliver the policies to their policyholders by electronic means. Consumers will benefit by having electronic copies that can be easily saved and accessed at any time.
Source: http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Gov_Nixon_signs_legislation_making_it_easier_for_motorists_to_show_proof_of_insurance


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Q. Heading into 2008, are there any changes to Ohio law that employers need to be aware of?
A. In November 2006, voters approved a constitutional amendment raising Ohio's minimum wage to $7 per hour, effective Jan. 1, 2008. The minimum wage for tipped employees increases to $3.50 per hour.
Employers should monitor the Ohio Civil Rights Commission's proposed changes to the pregnancy discrimination regulations, which would require Ohio employers to provide a minimum of 12 weeks of maternity leave based upon medical necessity and provide light duty to pregnant employees if they provide it to other employees. Recently, the commission voted 4-1 to approve the new regulations, which will not go into effect until after a legislative rules committee approves the proposal.
Ohio employers also should keep their eyes on a drive by the Coalition for Healthy Families, led by the Service Employees International Union, which is attempting to pressure the Legislature to enact a law that would require Ohio employers to provide seven days of paid sick leave to their employees. Absent legislative enactment, the coalition will attempt to put the issue on the November ballot.
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Apple your idea about iPad file syncing using the manual file-sharing capabilities of iTunes is disappointing. Especially in my case — I sync my media content with my iMac, which by the way isn't very easy to carry around, and I cannot sync that same content on my Macbook Pro. If I try to sync using iTunes on another computer my syncing options are to Cancel, Transfer Purchases, or Erase and Sync. None of these options are useful, but if I click Cancel eventually I can manually access the files shared on my iPad even on my Macbook Pro.
It isn't clear why Apple didn't add a simple thing like automatic file syncing, but that doesn't matter now after I discovered Ecamm Network's new Mac application, PadSync, which adds automatic syncing capabilities to the file sharing feature of the iPad.
PadSync co-exists with iTunes and it is able to tell if a document is more recent on your iPad or Mac. It will then synchronize the files so that the versions on both devices match. I plugged it in the first time and PadSync generated a list of apps installed on my iPad that support file sharing. If you select one of those apps then the files belonging to that app are displayed. You can see these in either icon or list view. The icon view is my favorite since it includes a thumbnail view. Double-clicking any of these files will open the filing using the proper application on your Mac. If I need to add a file I just drag and drop it and PadSync takes care of the rest. It is all really seamless.
What I like the most is that I can take my iPad to any Mac that has PadSync installed and synch my files. Once the files are synced I'll always have the most recent version on all my devices. If there are any conflicts PadSync will let you know and you can decide which file you want to use. I can do all this without iTunes.
PadSync isn't perfect, since I encountered a minor conflict with iTunes. Sometimes the two programs seemed to struggle over who had access to the file system on the iPad. It wasn't a show stopper, but it did catch my attention.
PadSync is new and I'm sure that like it's cousin PhoneView there will be updates with new features added in the future and that the iTunes conflicts will be ironed out. PadSync is only $10 and requires Mac OS X 10.6 or later and iTunes 9.1 or later. If you want to try it out then download the fully functioning seven day demo or buy it now.
I use PadSync on my iMac to sync documents to my iPad and since the iPad is definitely easier to carry around I'm very happy.


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Susan Klabunde, a sixth grade teacher at Cheney Middle School, has been named Distinguished Clinician of the Year by the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE). Klabunde was presented with the award during the National ATE Conference, recently held in New Orleans, La. She was one of two national recipients to receive the award. Klabunde has been commended for her active participation in the local and state ATE organizations, and considered a role model in her field.


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The summer of 2003 saw the return of Big Brother - back now for its fourth series. Many believe this to be the most disappointing series of the four entertainment wise, but the powers that be did their best to put a mix of characters into the house in attempt to liven in up. The last week saw the return of Jon Tickle, who had previously been evicted. The final night show had a great atmosphere, at the house and for people watching at home. The winner? Cameron of course!
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A 10-year-old boy, who allegedly witnessed his father murdering his mother, wept over her coffin as family members comforted him and wiped the tears from his eyes.
Funeral services were held for Avitha Rafael, 28, Friday in Spring Valley. Deputies say Krisanto Jopanda, 33, killed her before killing himself.
The couple's son called 911 from the family's home on Celestial Waters Drive around 7 a.m. Aug. 13.
"[Deputies] found the female in the driveway," San Diego County Sheriff's Lt. Dennis Brugos said. "Next to her was a boy."
Investigators say the victim's son witnessed at least part of the stabbing.
For more than 12 hours last Friday, law enforcement officers searched for Jopanda all over the county. At about 7 p.m. they found his Nissan Altima parked at Presidio Park. His body was found hanging from a tree in a nearby canyon. Officers said it appeared that Jopanda had tried to kill himself with shoelaces, but it didn't work so he shot himself.
Investigators say Rafael was a secretary at the San Diego City Attorney's Office. Homicide detectives said she had recently filed a restraining order against Jopanda.
Relatives are now caring for the 10-year-old boy.


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Our Myprotein Shaker Bottle is the most advanced sports supplement bottle on the market today helping you to produce the smoothest and most replenishing drink with minimal effort. The secure screw lid top ensures no spills whilst the wide spout and 'flip cap' offer an easy to use design which eradicates the hassle of other more cumbersome shakers. To complete the finishing touches, this bottle is completely dishwasher friendly and incorporates an easy grip shape and large 600ml capacity making it the most ergonomically designed drinking bottle on the market; functional and stylish!
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This shaker is by far the best shaker I have owned this revelation comes after being involved in a pretty serious car accident with the shaker being placed in the cup holder full of my protein finest bcaa blue raspberry. After both airbags had deployed and the front of the car being destroyed thankfully everyone was all ok (miracle) I noticed that my shaker was sitting in drivers footwell expecting my bcaa to be thrown out all over the place I can conclude that not a drop was spilled truly amazing. If you want a crash proof shaker this is the one for you !!!
The top of the shaker does not shut completely and by itself so i have to hold it shut with a dish cloth to stop it spraying everywhere. Does not make the shaking process very easy!
This product does exactly what It's supposed to. I've had no problems whatsoever since purchase. I would strongly recommend this for anyone looking to make shakes on a regular basis.
This shaker bottle leaks everywhere!!! Absolutely useless!
Looks a decent enough bottle until you put the lid on, the leakage is so bad on this bottle! Do not recommend!
The bottle is of very low quality and the logo rubs off even after a couple of rinses under the tap.Goes Well With:Anything
For the price you're getting a quality shaker bottle, the shaker ball creates lump free shakes. Goes Well With:Water/Milk.
Ok for starters the spout is to short to drink from comfortably. You really have to shake it for a long time to remove any lumps, but some will still be present. I find the old type shakers with the griddle more effective! I have continued to use my old shaker and use the spring whisk from this shaker. This makes a very effective system which eliminates the lumps almost 100%! These are nice quality bottles, but unfortunately flawed!
Great product mixes my shake up great! Good capacity too I think I'll opt for a smart shaker next time though
Extremely impressed with this shaker bottle, mixes Hurricane XS powder with milk no bother. Protein drinks are really smooth with no lumps whatsoever! So easy to clean the bottle and mini metal wisk, just rinse in hot water no scrubbing required because there is no sticky residue on the wisk, blends the powder effortlessly, great product, thank you MY PROTEIN!
Despite this shaker being very cheap I was surprised by how good the reviews were, so I bought one myself. I have to say I don't really know how this product has got such great reviews bearing in mind it leaks everywhere whilst you're shaking it, therefore preventing you from sufficiently mixing all the powder.
The ball works well to get rid of any lumps quickly and the screw lid is leak proof which is great. But I find whenever I shake it, it always leaks out of the mouth-piece part, even though I'm holding it closed. This then goes everywhere and makes it sticky. Bit annoying when you're at the gym. I did email the company about this, as all the good reviews made me think maybe I just had a faulty one. They sent me a replacement, however the replacement does the same thing :( Other than the leaking, it's a good product for the price!
does what it needs to, no complaints
The lid of the bottle is terrible quality. It doesn't close tightly, and if you attempt to actually shake, it leaks, even when you're holding the lid down. It's unusable as a shaker bottle.
This is my second shaker bottle from My Protein. The first one was great till I dropped it and it split. I ordered a new one but the cap doesn't fit properly so if you shake it without firmly, and I mean firmly!, holding the cap down, it will spill everywhere. I tried the old top, which wasn't broken, but it is a tiny bit smaller than the new one, so won't screw on at all. Overall very disappointed with the new one. Although the printing on the bottle is a lot better cause the old one easily scratched off.
The cap part always opens and it's not secure to leave in your bag whilst full unless you want to flood your gym bag The ball is good and it really mixes the powder well If they fixed the lid and made it less likely to leak it'd be better
I bought two bottles and on both bottles the lid doesn't shut properly. I didn't realise and ended up with my protein shake all over the car. It's quite annoying but I suppose if you can't afford anything else, it's better than nothing. It's cheap and now I know why.
These shakers leaked everywhere I have a few and so I bought 3 more the quality now is terrible I have had a few bad dealing with mypotein lately....really disappointed 😔 in myprotein
One of the best shakers I've had. The lid has loads of thread so it doesn't leak and the top is is very firm once pressed down. I would 100% recommend
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A WOMAN needed hospital treatment for shock after robbers threatened her in an early morning raid on a convenience store.
Three men stormed into the Co-op in Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst, and threatened the 69-year-old member of staff on duty.
The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance following the incident at 5.30am this morning but has since been released.
Police say it is not known whether anything was stolen.
Officers are investigating and want anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time of the incident and anyone who may have seen a dark coloured hatchback car in the area at the time or driving away afterwards to contact them.
Detective Inspector Amanda Horsburgh said: "This was a distressing incident for the shop worker which left her very shaken.
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Nikon 18-35mm 3.5-4.5 G mark II - Review: WOW!
Dear all,
Although my review of 58mm was quite complex and verbose, that's only because that lens is quite complex and verbose. You need to really understand it, so that potential buyers dont receive it and become severely disappointed & so those who need it can understand why.
That being said -- the 18-35 mark II, sums up like this:
"Wow! This is what a variable zoom should be! I love this lens."
Some things you may want to know (on a D810):
- It has what I think is regular simple barrel distortions at its widest setting all the way to 35mm (no big deal, except for architecture), which you might want to correct post processing,
- Its sharp, its very sharp, its lovely lovely sharp, as sharp as my 14-24/2.8!
- Its zoom ring is very stiff, so you can set it where you want and leave it without moving,
- Its focus ring is loose, with a little play, which isn't bad, could be a bit tighter, but at this wide, it doesn't really matter anyway, you'll pretty much be in focus,
- Its AF is very accurate,
- Its lighter than some prime lenses!!?? And at least half the weight of a 14-24, 16-35VR, etc!
- You could basically compare it to an 85/1.4G in terms of weight and size (approx).
- I put it sharpest at f/5.6 at 18mm, and f/8 every other length, but still "good" wide open,
- Its a dark lens -- not the darkest, but don't use it for indoors on a D810, you'll get blur or have to have high ISOs (which is fine, but obviously the 14-24 is f/2.8 and brighter), at 18mm this is bright enough with its f/3.5, but still, I've never considered f/4 lenses to be bright,
- I don't want to admit it, but it will probably replace my 14-24/2.8 for travel & daytime shooting, leaving that lens a specialty lens in my bag for night, night events and when I need wider than 18mm.
- This lens does NOT totally replace the 20/2.8. The 20/2.8 is much LESS sharp, but stopped down, its pretty OK except in corners. But its main advantage is its size. Its practically a pancake lens compared to modern primes and zooms. If you're on the TELE end for travel, you'll probably just want to pop a 50/1.8D and a 20/2.8D in your bag, still. Both will be better in low light, are MUCH smaller (I said this is similar to the weight/size of a 85/1.4G, which is a big-ass prime -- but its actually slightly longer),
- That being said, if you're on the WIDE end, this lens covers 18mm to 35mm, so you can basically couple it with a 60mm Macro or 58G or a 50/1.8D/1.4 and/or a compact tele like a 70-300 or 70-200/4 or a 180/2.8 or 135/2, etc, etc, etc.... and this thing has you covered on the wide end. No worries.
- Its cheap, but it does NOT behave like a cheap lens; its what you'd want a variable zoom to be, snappy, confident AF, very light, very sharp, compromised only by slightly less build quality and darker range of lighting conditions.
- No VR, but doesn't need it (just get the 16-35VR for twice as much money if you need VR).
I really am loving this lens.
Strongly recommended for you to buy for a light-weight D810 lens. Couple with a bright tele-prime like an 85/1.4G & a 50/1.8D, and you're set!
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Sorry, U.K., the not-so-good news is, you have to wait until 2014 to see the new season of Sherlock, just like the rest of us. The better news is, you don't have to wait very long into the new year to see the great detective make his grand return, as Sherlock will return for Season 3 on BBC One on January 1. Not a bad way to start the new year, huh?
The premiere date for Season 3 was announced via hearse (and BBC One tweet), which is kind of fitting when we consider Sherlock's fate at the end of last season, and more likely, the title of Season 3's first episode…
Vague spoilers ahead!
"The Empty Hearse" is the title of the first episode of Season 3, which — as the picture in the Tweet above indicates — will air January 1, 2014. As we mentioned last week when we were discussing the planned announcement of the Season 3 premiere date, the episode will bring Sherlock "back" from the dead. That in itself should barely qualify as a spoiler, as I doubt anyone really expected Sherlock to stay dead, considering the series was set to return for a third season. But from the sound of it, he's been laying low for a couple of years, as Season 3 picks up two years later as Holmes returns from the dead when London finds itself under the threat of a huge terrorist attack. While the first ep is titled "The Empty Hearse," the second episode is titled "The Sign of Three" and the third is "His Last Vow." Will Sherlock manage to survive the season this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
While those in the UK will only have to wait about a month for Sherlock to arrive, fans across the pond have a bit longer to count down, as PBS Masterpiece won't air Season 3 until January 19 at 10:00 p.m. On the bright side, it'll be paired with the fourth season of Downton Abbey, so we have that to look forward to!
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While at CEDIA last September, I witnessed a demonstration of the OmniMount LEDP75 wall mount kit and was fascinated with the ease of installation and the uniqueness of the design. From the initial cutting to mounting took the technician about 15 minutes. The fact that they were also giving away a free LCD flat panel from Samsung did not dissuade me from watching the demo either. (No…I did not win).
Not being particularly handy with a dry wall saw or particularly adept with assembling anything with nuts and bolts, I made a mental note to follow up on this demonstration and see if someone like me could actually install this kit without difficulty. The following review will detail my experience with this universal flat panel TV wall mount kit which has an MSRP of $249.
Installing the LEDP75
After a brief exchange via e-mail with OmniMount, I was graciously sent the LEDP75 kit. The LEDP75 is designed to hold a plasma or LCD flat panel up to 75 pounds with a 23-60 inch display surface. Most LCD panels are paper thin and weigh in at less than 30 pounds. The TV I had in mind to mount was my (OK, my wife's) Samsung 42" plasma (PN42C450) which weighed in at about 38 pounds without the stand. Normally, we at SECRETS review A/V products that you plug-in to watch or listen to, but with the plummeting prices of flat panels these days, I thought a mounting system review would not be out of line.
So, what are the features of the LEDP75 that set it apart from the dozens of other (and let's be honest, cheaper) mounting kits available today? First off, I was intrigued by the dual-mode installation which allows for an "on wall" or "in wall" application. Besides the usual pan-tilt of +/- 10 degrees, it also offers swivel and a lateral movement from its arm extension of almost 11.5 inches.
The arm is designed to extend forward or nest completely into the mount itself. The arm is made of extruded aluminum with a brushed, anodized finish that also conceals the cabling. An installation template is included for both on/in wall installation. I chose to go with the in-wall. The on-wall bezel has knock outs for the cable management and serves to cover the mounting hardware. The trim plate can also be painted to match the wall, if you want. All of this comes in an eco-friendly box that is very neatly laid out. All of the screws, nuts, anchor bolts and adapters are well organized and labeled.
I learned the hard way that when opening the package of screws, you should open them from the front and not from behind as the contents will spill out all over the floor. Fortunately, I was able to select the hardware I needed and place the unused parts in a box. It almost seems wasteful to have all of the extra stuff, but isn't that the idea behind having a universal mount? They provided the hardware for almost any type of panel manufacturer available, so installations can be done quickly without additional trips to the hardware store to get some esoteric bolt for the back of your particular TV.
With template in hand, I had already decided (OK, my wife decided) to do the in-wall mount. I recommend a stud finder as you'll need a standard 16 inch spacing, and as an extra safety check, an electrical wire locator. I was going to mount this almost directly above my electrical outlet near the floor and did not want a nasty surprise while cutting into the wall. I need to mention here that my house is an older converted "summer home" on the beach, and the previous owner built most of it himself and he was not a professional carpenter.
That said, my stud spacing was just a bit under the normal 16 inch spec. I used a Dremmel sheetrock cutting tool which allowed me to quickly and efficiently cut out my templated spot. As I suspected, the width of the opening was just tight enough to prevent the mount to fit properly. With my Dremmel, I was able to shave just enough off one of the studs to remedy the situation. Oh, I might also mention that this particular wall did not consist of standard 2x4s, but was made with 2x3s. See what I mean about surprises? This did not prove to be a problem as the mount easily fit in the less than ideal depth anyway. Whew!
Once my opening was cut, I set the mount into the opening and secured it with the supplied bolts into the studs. If I had chosen the "on wall" mounting, the mount simply flips around and is then bolted through the sheetrock, into the studs. How nice to have that option!
Mounting the bracket onto the back of my Samsung only took about 10 minutes, and the included hardware also came with the appropriate wrenches to tighten everything up. For a finished look, a trim plate snaps on the out edge of the mount, concealing any rough sheetrock cuts and the mounting hardware. I opted not to paint it as it would be behind the mounted TV and out of view anyway.
For cabling, I had the power cord and 2 HDMI cables to contend with. My HDMI cables were 16 foot, flat cables from Kordz. In reality, I only needed about 12 feet, but better too long than too short. The TVs power cord was just long enough to reach the wall outlet. If I need a longer one, I could easily have gotten one on-line in almost any length needed. (Check your local codes, as putting a power cord in the wall may not be permissable). The arm of the mount has a cable concealer that did a fine job keeping things neat behind the TV. It was a tight squeeze, though.
I would recommend a standard "round" HDMI cable as the flat HDMI cables took up a lot of space inside the arm.
With my plasma screen removed from its base, I lifted it onto the extended arm and it "snapped" into place (See arrow). Lifting a 42 inch plasma display by myself meant having to feel around the back to make sure the harness bracket was in line with the arm. This is a job best done with two people.
I can see why LCD panels are so popular. Picture quality aside, they are also lighter. OmniMount is not responsible for dropped displays, so be careful! Once my cables were hooked from my Blu-ray player and DirectTV box, I was ready to enjoy the fruits of my labors. The mounted panel was easy to move about and the tilt angle was perfect. Viewing was easy from almost any seat in the room. The panel felt very secured and there was no wobble in the wall mount bracket. Wow! There is a definite "cool factor" seeing a flat panel that looks like it is just floating on the wall.
The LEDP75 is a truly universal mount that proved to be very easy to install. The demo at CEDIA was completed in less than 15 minutes and mine took about 45 minutes. Afterall, I had to stop, read, fetch my Dremmel and snap pictures as I progressed. Still, it was a very easy project. The mount is very solidly built and really slick looking. My wife absolutely loves the ability to tilt and swivel the panel to match her seating on the couch. The arm glides smoothly and effortlessly. The folks at OmniMount provide you with everything you need to mount your flat panel with a professional flare, all with eco-fiendly packaging and a detailed instruction manual. With flat panel prices in freefall, the LEDP75 would be an excellent compliment for your viewing satisfaction. I highly recommend this mount. (OK, my wife does too!)-


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Congress still doesn't seem to be buying President Obama's argument that he doesn't need legislative approval for the U.S. military campaign in Libya.
But, luckily for Obama, neither house of Congress seems mad enough to try to stop him.
On Tuesday, a U.S. Senate committee shot down the White House's argument that Obama can carry out the campaign without Congress's approval. Even after hearing a State Department attorney explain that argument — that presidents need Capitol Hill approval when sending troops into "hostilities," but that the Libyan mission doesn't qualify — the panel took a vote that rejected it.
But then, by a vote of 14 to 5, the same panel voted to approve a resolution that would authorize the Libyan operation anyway.
The senators voted, in essence, to give Obama the permission he says he doesn't need.
"Congress and the president are committed to this critical endeavor," said Sen. John F. Kerry (D-Mass.), who wrote the resolution of approval. "The United States is always strongest when we speak with one voice on foreign policy."
It's still unclear when the full Senate will take up the resolution that the committee passed Tuesday.
A similar resolution was voted down in the House of Representatives last week. Then, however, the House also rejected a bill that would have stripped away some funding for operations such as drone strikes and air raids on Libyan defenses by U.S. planes.
The differences between the two chambers is likely — at least in the short term — to give Obama more time to carry out the campaign. The NATO-led operation against the forces of Moammar Gaddafi depends heavily on U.S. forces for intelligence-gathering, surveillance and aerial refueling.
The committee vote to authorize the Libyan operation came after a testy morning, in which several senators criticized the arguments of State Department legal adviser Harold Koh.
Koh was there to explain an argument endorsed by Obama himself. The argument centers on a single word in the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a Nixon-era law intended to prevent presidents from sending forces into "hostilities" without congressional say-so.
Obama's argument — as explained by Koh — was that what's happening in Libya does not count as "hostilities." That, Koh said, is because U.S. forces play a supporting role, there is little risk of escalation, and because Libyan forces are so battered that there is little risk they will shoot back effectively.
That argument only served to inflame legislators in the House, where several said it did not pass a "straight-face test." It attracted similar criticism from several members of the Senate panel.
"If the United States encountered persons carrying out similar activities" in support of al-Qaeda against the United States, said Sen. Richard G. Lugar (Ind.), the ranking Republican on the committee, "we would certainly deem them to be participating in hostilities against us."
Later, the committee approved an amendment authored by Lugar, which rejected Koh's argument. "United States military operations in Libya . . . constitute hostilities within the meaning of the War Powers Resolution," the amendment said.
If the resolution passed both houses of Congress, it would amount to a rhetorical swipe at Obama. But it would leave him free to pursue the same course in Libya that he is pursuing now.


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Mangaluru: Louis J. Pinto has been re-elected as the President of Mandd Sobhann for the term 2015-16.
The 28th Annual General Body Meeting of Mandd Sobhann was convened on September 6, 2015, at Kalaangann, in which the Annual Report and the Financial Statements were presented, discussed and approved.
The new office bearers for the year 2015-16 elected at the First Executive Committee Meeting on September 11, 2015, are as follows.
Office Bearers
Gurkar – Eric Ozario
President – Louis J. Pinto
Coordinator – Stany Alvares
Vice-President – Arun Raj Rodrigues
Secretary – Kishore Fernandes
Treasurer – Clara D'Cunha
Joint-Secretary – Naveen Lobo
Public Relations Officer – Victor Mathias
Other members of the committee – Roy Castelino, Ronald Mendonca, Fr Ramesh Naik Bandodkar (all ex-officio), Lawrence D'Souza, Irene Rebello, Rahul Pinto, Sunil Monteiro, Harriet Vidyasagar, Alfred Bennis, Nelson Monteiro, Santosh Shenoy, Lingappa Gowda (Neerkere), Joel Mascarenhas (Attur) and Joy Fernandes (Goa).


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How do I purchase a family license for software upgrades?
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September 22, 2012, 06:23 AM
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"1. it was heavy and poorly balanced."
Hum... Where do you come up with that?
The Lee-Enfield family of rifles weighed roughly between 8 and 9 pounds, depending on exact model, density of the wood used in the stock, etc.
The K98 Mauser? It weighed between... 8 and 9 pounds based on the same criteria.
The Springfield 1903? Between 8 and 9 pounds.
The Moisin Nagant? Between 8 and 9 pounds.
The M1917 Enfield? Betweeen 9 and 11 pounds.
So, in other worlds, the Lee Enfield wasn't any heavier than the bolt action rifles used by other nations.
And, just for grins and giggles? The M1 Garand? It was by far the fattie of the group, coming in at 9.5 pounds more or less.
The Lee-Enfield also, depending on the model, had a medial balance point around the magazine, as is to be expected of a properly designed bolt action rifle, and just as the others did, as well.
Sorry. That complaint doesn't hold water.
"2. it had a weak action which, unless the british military wanted to ugrade to a stronger cartridge was not that big of deal."
You're right, it's not a big deal. Nor is it really true, considering that the Lee Enfield was later upgraded to the 7.62x51mm cartridge, which is a full-power cartridge operating in the 50,000 to 60,000 psi range.
"3. it took a long time to manufacture."
Another canard, really. The continual evolution of the Lee-Enfield was done in large part to ease manufacturing.
That reached its pinnacle with the adoption of the No. 4 Mk I rifle in the early 1930s. While figures are really hard to come buy, it would appear that the M1 Garand and the No. 4 could be manufactured in about the same amount of time.
Was either rifle (or the K98k for that matter) as easy to manufacture as later, largely stamped and welded guns?
But it certainly wasn't a case of taking an inordinate amount of time to manufacture one rifle before moving on to the next one.
"the Brits were concerned because just about every major military that they knew of had switched to either Mausers or modified mauser action types so they commissioned Remington, and by extension Eddystone to make them a newer design similar to a mauser and what came out was the P14."
See my comments about being sold a bill of goods in my previous post...
Britain did NOT commission Remington to design a rifle for them.
The intended replacement for the Lee-Enfield, the Pattern 1913, was developed at the Royal Small Arms Manufactory, Enfield Lock (what we call Enfield Armory), where the majority of British small arms development has gone on since the early 1800s.
It wasn't until Britain became involved in WW I and needed more rifles that Britain approached Remington and Winchester to manufacture P1914 rifles.
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A person known to the victim is helping detectives with their investigation and it is believed the offender walked from Innaloo to the Scarborough Police Station, and may have discarded a knife along the way, possibly in the area between Oswald Street, theInnaloo Shopping Centre, Scarborough Beach Road and the Scarborough Police Station.
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Radamel Falcao rejects offers from Chelsea, Man City, Spurs & Liverpool – wants to join Real Madrid [AS]
Despite the best efforts of a number of high-profile Premier League clubs, Radamel Falcao has set his heart on a move to Real Madrid, according to Madrid-based daily AS.
So far this summer, all of Radamel Falcao's offers have come from England.
Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham are all understood to have made enquiries already this summer.
AS add that Liverpool have also spoken with Jorge Mendes, Falcao's agent, in the event that Luis Suarez leaves Anfield for Spain.
Chelsea have instead gone with Diego Costa. Manchester City are reportedly weighing up an offer from Atletico Madrid for Alvaro Negredo.
Spurs look set to go for Wilfried Bony unless they can convince Chelsea to part with Romelu Lukaku and Liverpool could receive Alexis Sanchez as part of a deal to sell Suarez to Barcelona.
In any event, Falcao has his heart set on Real Madrid and a return to La Liga where he was so prolific with Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid are looking for a younger striker happy to play the sort of role Alvaro Morata performed last year, but they have not ruled out a move for the Monaco striker.
The 28-year-old striker is contracted to Monaco until 2018 and looks close to full fitness, after missing the World Cup through injury.
An Instagram video posted by Falcao yesterday can be seen below.
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Blogger John Graham Kerlen faced six months in prison for "grossly offensive" tweets. He commemorated the verdict by tweeting the C-word again.
John Graham Kerlen narrowly avoided a jail sentence for referring to a local politician using a curse word.
The blogger and active Twitter user was sentenced to 80 hours of community service and was handed a five-year restraining order. Kerlen had faced up to six months in prison.
Kerlen, who blogs and tweets under the moniker Olly Cromwell, was found guilty last month of sending "grossly offensive" and "menacing" communications on Twitter to a council member in London suburb Bexley.
In October, Kerlen tweeted a photo of a home apparently belonging to Bexley Councillor Melvin Seymour. The rest of the tweet read: "Which c— lives in a house like this. Answers on a postcard to #bexleycouncil. (ignore my reflection)." This was followed by another post: "It's silly posting a picture of a house on Twitter without an address, that will come later. Please feel free to post actual shit."
Kerlen claimed the incident was a "politically motivated prosecution" related to his citizen journalism efforts related to ongoing issues with Bexley Council.
However, Kerlen was handed a restraining order at a pre-trial hearing in December, where he was ordered "not to own, operate or write on a website or social media any criticisms of Bexley Council" or "not to write directly or indirectly about Bexley Councillors on any site." He claimed that such conditions related to his case were limiting his free speech.
The sentencing played out on Twitter, with Kerlen himself tweeting from the dock and others in attendance using the #FreeTheBexleyOne hashtag.
Some hit out at the judge for apparently failing to recognize the case was "politically motivated." Others were concerned about the impact that the case could have on free speech in the U.K.
Kerlen has been banned from making contact with the Bexley councillor concerned, both in person and through social media, for the next five years.
In the end, Kerlen was philosophical about his community-service sentence and wasn't quite prepared to stop using curse words on Twitter:
"Working for free at least the c—- can't tax me ;o)"
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EDMONTON – The culture of life is grounded on the inalienable dignity of each person, says Archbishop Richard Smith.
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All of us are living love stories and some of those stories express tenderness towards the elderly who are spouses, mothers or fathers, friends and soulmates, who have lost their autonomy.
Ken Fast described living the faith in a rural setting as being "like one piece of cloth" – an integration of family, work and church life into one fabric, not something disjointed.
The Vatican has been quick to embrace the social networks but dioceses have been cautious. The Edmonton Archdiocese is on Facebook and Archbishop Richard Smith has a blog. Soon a Twitter account may be opened.
VATICAN CITY – Social media need to promote more logic, kindness and Christian witness than bluster, star-status and division, says the pope's 2013 message for World Communications Day.
OTTAWA – This year's National March for Life May 9 framed abortion as a human rights issue, damaging especially to women and girls, and it drew the largest crowd ever.
In 2008, Christian missionaries John and Eloise Bergen were working with orphans near Kitale, Kenya. Late one evening, nine men broke into their rural farm and brutally assaulted them.
VATICAN CITY – Payback with Satan is rotten as he pushes people to be loveless and selfish, finally leaving them with nothing and alone, Pope Francis said.
Passing on the Catholic faith to your children takes time.
Richard Rymarz said that basic insight is not rocket science. However, in hectic lives where time is limited, its implementation can be difficult.
Carmel Hunt was born into a ready-made community. As the youngest of nine children, she grew up learning that although everyone in her busy home was of the same family, everyone was different.


text: The Polar Express Two-Disc Widescreen Edition Studio: Warner Brothers Year: 2004 Rated: G Film Length: 100 Minutes Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Enhanced Widescreen Audio: DD 5.1 Color/B&W: Color Languages: English, French & Spanish Subtitles: English, French & Spanish MSRP: $29.95 Package: 2 discs in a regular/hinged double Amaray. The Feature: The Polar Express is cinematic magic - a delightful and charming tale guaranteed to captivate viewers of all ages. For children, this is a glorious adventure, full of excitement, splendor, and plenty of holiday good cheer. For adults, there are deeper meanings to be found, not to mention the bittersweet nostalgia of gazing back through the years to the point where innocence gave way to the curse of maturity. This, is the very essence of the film. The story begins on Christmas Eve, with a boy who is unable to sleep. He's listening for sleigh bells and he wants to believe in Santa Claus, but his growing sense of logic tells him the annual ride is impossible. But, instead of hearing the prancing and pawing of each little hoof, he is jarred to full wakefulness by the noise of a train coming to a halt just outside of his house. "All aboard!" calls the conductor. "Where are you going?" asks the boy. "Why, the North Pole, of course! This is The Polar Express." Thus begins the boy's journey. On board the train, he meets three of the other passengers: a know-it-all, a shy boy, and an outgoing girl who sometimes doubts herself. Later, the boy will meet a mysterious hobo and the engineers running the train. The conductor is always around, occasionally seeming more officious than helpful. And the journey sometimes turns into more of a roller coaster than a simple train ride - literally. The film is based on the illustrated childrens' book by Chris Van Allsburg. Because the source material is so short, screenwriters Robert Zemeckis (who also directed) and William Broyles Jr. opened things up a little, developing personalities for three of the background characters, and adding some action/adventure sequences. Despite the changes, however, the movie successfully captures the spirit of the book, and it is likely that fans of one will appreciate the other. It should come as no surprise that The Polar Express is a visual treat. The details are astonishing and the lifelike movement of the human beings helps us to forget that they don't look quite real. There are some amazingly rich and varied scenes, such as one in which a ticket makes a round-trip journey that includes an encounter with an eagle and a few other obstacles – a scene that no doubt fans will find reminiscent of the feather sequence at the opening of Forrest Gump - another Zemeckis film. When hot chocolate is served, we get a spectacular song-and-dance number which seems a rather odd fit and is oddly placed – but it certainly does grow on you. There are also moments of high adventure, such as a sequence where the brakes fail as the train is racing along tracks that mimic a roller coaster, and an out-of-control dash across a collapsing frozen lake. Then, of course, there's the arrival at the North Pole, where the elves treat Santa Claus like the ultimate rock star. Most of the character roles are played by Tom Hanks, although only in one performance does he look like himself. Hanks has six parts: the conductor, the boy, the boy's father, the mysterious hobo, a Scrooge puppet, and Santa Claus. Children who notice probably won't care. Other vocal performers include Michael Jeter (in his final screen appearance before his death and to whom the film is dedicated) as the two engineers, Nona Gaye (who, by the way is Marvin Gaye's daughter) as the girl, Peter Scolari as the lonely boy, and Eddie Deezen as the know-it-all kid – man, that kid is annoying. The Feature: 4.5/5 Video: Presented in its correct aspect ratio of 2.35:1 this is a terrific looking transfer that is indeed, enhanced for widescreen TV's. From a technical standpoint, The Polar Express is a masterpiece. It is the first movie to use motion capture for its entire length. For motion capture, an actor wears a special suit containing dozens of sensors that relay details of his movement to a computer while he performs in front of a blue screen. This permits a computer to develop a virtual, three-dimensional image of the actor that can then be manipulated by the animators. The result allows the characters to appear much like real human beings while still retaining a slightly, albeit waxy and sometimes creepy "animated" look – really, my only complaint of the end result. This mixture of live action and computer animation is a powerful tool that has allowed Zemeckis to devise a world unlike anything we have seen on screen before, yet populate it with real looking people. In addition, The Polar Express was designed with 3D IMAX theaters in mind (it is the first feature-length movie to feature the IMAX three-dimensional process). However, since most viewers will see it in a conventional theater, Zemeckis made sure that the use of traditional projectors didn't result in a drop-off in quality. That said, there is an impressive amount of detail to be seen here. All facets of the image are sharp and well defined. Colors are vibrant and nicely saturated. Skin tones have a rather pasty look to them, but to be fair, this was identical to my theatrical experience. Blacks were rich and deep and whites were always clean and crisp. There is virtually no grain to speak of and the image, as we would expect for such a newly released film is absolutely immaculate and free of any blemishes or marks. The authoring seems to have been handled to perfection as compression errors were basically non existent as were any signs of edge enhancement. I'm always a little reluctant to dole out full marks but I just couldn't find anything to complain about – a perfect job. Video: 5/5 Audio: The soundtrack is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 and for the most part is almost as impressive as its video counterpart. There's nothing like a train to show off the dynamics on one's home theater – well, there's plenty of it here, folks. There are some great examples of oomph and heft as the locomotive pulls up and rumbles through the rest of the journey. Your subwoofer will be put to good use and will see lots of action. Surrounds were also employed effectively and to great extent – always tactfully however, and never sounding gimmicky. Dialogue was always crystal clear and intelligible. Even during the musical sequences, everything remained clear and the track never became thin or fatiguing. Although a slightly wider soundstage would have made this almost perfect track, perfect. The track remains natural throughout and is perfectly clean and free of any other noisy distractions. The soundtrack is also very adept at showing off the finer details of the film i.e. bells, the snapping of cloth, the clanging of toys, the cracking of ice etc. Fine detail is well represented here. Overall, a very nice job. Audio: 4.5/5 Special Features: The second disc contains the majority of special features as the set looks like this: Disc One: [*] The Theatrical Trailer is the lone feature on disc one and runs a mere 1:02 minutes. Surprisingly, no commentary appears within the set. Disc Two: [*] The First feature on this disc is You Look Familiar which contains a number of movie clips and behind the scenes footage. Director-writer-producer Robert Zemeckis, actor and executive producer Tom Hanks and producer Steve Starkey offer their comments throughout this featurette. An interesting piece but it ends before we have any time sink our teeth into it. Duration: 4:11 minutes. [*] A Genuine Ticket To Ride starts with an introduction that lasts 1:48 minutes. The feature is broken into five individual segments starting with: - Performance Capture - Virtual Camera - Hair and Wardrobe - Creating the North Pole - Music This is a feature that focuses mostly on the technical aspects of the film with each specializing in the named segment. Eventually we hear from Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks, visual effects supervisor Ken Ralston, music composer Alan Silvestri, songwriter Glen Ballard, Josh Groban, and author-executive producer Chris Van Allsburg. Considering the technical orientation of the film and 5 rather complex aspects you'll be surprised to learn that the entire duration of this feature is only 11:27 minutes. This is hardly enough time to spend on such issues. This could have – and should have been the crown jewel of the features. Clearly, this is formatted for the little ones – and shouldn't have been. [*] Next up is, True Inspirations: An Author's Adventure which focuses on the original author, Van Allsburg. The author discusses his childhood as well as interest in writing. The feature is formatted in a storybook manner showing many family photographs. He also talks about the book including his inspiration for writing it and his interest in art. Interesting and brief. Duration: 5:29 minutes. [*] A performance by Josh Groban At The Greek is included where the young performer sings the song from the film, "Believe". Talk about a guy who doesn't look like he sounds – what a voice! An outstanding performance of the popular song, which sounds terrific in the HT. Duration: 4:43 minutes. [*] In Behind The Scenes of Believe we hear from Groban once again as well as Glen Ballard as they discuss the song's creation and its recording including the actual session. Interesting and again, brief. Duration: 4:24 minutes. [*] Next up is a kid's game entitled, Polar Express Challenge. The game seems rather geared for the youngest of fans and I didn't spend much time with it. [*] Meet The Snow Angels includes tidbits from Tom Hanks, Robert Zemeckis, Nona Gaye as well as other cast & crew members as they discuss their favorite holiday moments. Duration: 2:44 minutes. [*] The next feature is entitled THQ Game Demo which is another game for the kids although, admittedly, I didn't spend much time with it. [*] The final feature is an Additional Song that was cut which Michael Jeter is clearly the focus of here playing both characters. The name is rather misleading as the song is only a fraction of the actual cut scene. The Executive Producer, Jack Rapke makes an appearance here as he introduces the clip and offers it as a sort of dedication to the late actor who died during the film's production. Great to see, but I can surely see why it was cut. The clip appears in its raw form as it was never finished. Duration: 7:02 minutes. And finally, on the first Features menu, it states, "if you truly believe, find all 5 stocking stuffers"…. So one would assume you have a few Easter Eggs to hunt for during the Christmas Season – I'll leave those to you. I've come to not expect much from the special features, particularly from newer releases and really, this is no exception. However, at least in this case, there's a little something for everyone. Special Features: 3/5 **Special Features rated for the quality of supplements, not the quantity** Final Thoughts: I'd be lying if I didn't tell you that after I saw the film last year theatrically, I was a bit creeped out. I don't know if it was the waxy-corpse-like looking characters, the bizarre and oddly placed "hot chocolate refreshment routine" or the even weirder Hitler-youth-like gathering rally at the end of the film. But I can tell you this; my initial impressions have changed drastically over this past week with multiple viewings and the film has become a fan-favorite among the little ones in the house as they patiently await the big day. In fact, my feelings have warmed up to a point that I wouldn't hesitate for a second to call The Polar Express one of the best family Christmas films to come out of Hollywood for some time and, there's no question that Express is destined to become a Christmas cinematic classic. It has been a long time since there has been a family holiday movie that is this strong. The film exudes an endearing charm and drives home the magical message especially for those young ones on the cusp. The disc represents my theatrical experience to a tee, so no complaints from these quarters. The A/V presentation is every bit and then some, of what we've come to expect from a big budget modern release. The special features are a mixed bag, if not just slightly underwhelming, but there's something here for everyone. If you're in search of a charming new holiday film for the entire family, look no further than The Polar Express – it'll be arriving shortly. All abooooaaaarrrrrd…! Overall Rating: 4.5/5 (not an average) Highly Recommended…!! Release Date: November 22nd, 2005


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UPDATE: Gia Allemand dies at age 29
ORIGINAL POST: Gia Allemand, best known for trying to win Jake Pavelka's heart on the 14th season of ABC's The Bachelor, has been admitted to a New Orleans hospital. The 29-year-old reality star is in critical condition "following a serious emergency medical event" that occurred Monday night, according to a statement released by her publicist and quoted by People.
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After coming in third on her Bachelor season, Allemand joined the cast of Bachelor Pad, another arm of the franchise on ABC. She currently works as a fitness instructor in Metairie, La.