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Down at the pitch that evening, Leighton and I slowly made our way into the Slytherin stands.
Fiona and Jenna were already there, up at the very top of the bleachers, so we decided to sit lower to the ground.
Who invited them? Leighton asked, jerking her head up at the two annoying girls as we sat down.
I dont know, I replied as we both began to carefully surround ourselves with textbooks. Thankfully, the air was so calm that there wasnt even a breeze so we wouldnt have to worry about pages blowing in the wind or anything like that. Knowing them, they probably overheard the boys talking about having practice tonight and decided to invite themselves.
Leighton snorted, That sounds like them.
So, what do we have? I asked as I looked at all the books around us, feeling almost too burdened to even begin this mountain of homework we had to get done this week.
Well, Leighton started nonchalantly, we have two chapters to read for Charms, an essay in Transfiguration on the properties of becoming an animagus, one Potions chapter to read along with an essay on the properties and effects of the Amortentia potion, a chapter in Defense Against the Dark Arts, and another chapter in History of Magic.
Why exactly are we still taking History of Magic even though weve completed our O.W.L.S.? I asked, annoyed that professors thought that they were being exceedingly generous by piling on the homework so ridiculously high. Here it was only the third day of classes and already I feel like Im drowning in chapters and essays and more chapters and essays!
I told you, Leighton replied, impatiently. History is an easy O. Honestly, all we have to do is stay on top of the reading and write a few boring essays. Anyway, the guys dead and barely even notices if we come to class or not. I dont even think he reads the essays; all you have to do is ramble on a bit, make sure to mention the goblin wars a few times, and youll automatically get an O. And that O will look great on your transcript for when you leave Hogwarts and have to get a job.
Well, maybe thats all nice and dandy for you, I stated sarcastically. But I already know what I want to do with my life and, trust me, goblin wars has nothing to do with it, unless I want to research about what not to wear.
Whatever, Leighton sighed, annoyed. But youre not dropping the class, so dont even think about it, she added, pointing her perfectly manicured finger at me accusingly. Now, she stated, changing the subject. What do you want to do first?
I pursed my lips, considering my options carefully.
Do I want to read a bunch of boring chapters or do I just want to get one of the essays out of the way for now?
Ill go with the Transfiguration essay, I answered finally. It seems easy enough.
Leighton nodded, Okay, Ill work on the Potions essay and later we can switch and copy each others work.
Sounds like a good plan to me, I mumbled as I took out my Transfiguration notebook and grabbed the text for the class. Turning to the chapter on Animagi, I began working on an outline for the rough draft of my essay.
About fifteen minutes later, I was already bored with this assignment. I looked to my left to see Leighton scribbling away furiously; she seemed to be on a roll with her Potions essay. In frustration and boredom, I began to tap my pen rhythmically against my notepad as I glanced up at the boys in the sky on their broomsticks.
On one side of the arena, I could see Tybalt and Talon practicing intensely as they hit a bludger back and forth to each other with their clubs.
On the other side, the three chasersGraham Rookwood (older brother to Jenna Rookwood), Damon Greengrass (older cousin to moi, but Im not very fond of him so we dont talk much) and Jefferson Rosier (older brother to Kenny); all seventh yearswere flying around, passing the quaffle back and forth while also occasionally trying to catch Kenny by surprise as he scaled the hoops. Even so, they rarely managed to make a goal.
Kenny, being the keeper on their team, already knew all of their tricks so getting the ball by him was not easily done.
And then there was Scorpius, flying higher than everyone else, searching for the snitch he had set free.
I looked back down at my notebook and began doodling underneath the intro to my essay.
A few seconds later, my doodling took the form of a dress well, at least a simple outline of one.
Sirrah, youre supposed to be writing that essay, not drawing new designs, Leighton suddenly scolded me.
I guess she caught me red-handed there, no point in denying it.
I cant help it, I whined. I thought coming down here and sitting out in the fresh air, watching the boys practice, would get the intellectual juices flowing, but Im afraid the only juices flowing right now are the creative ones.
Well, then use those creative juices to get you through your essay, Leighton demanded, logically.
I sighed, It doesnt work like that, Leighton. Not for me, anyway. You know that.
She just rolled her eyes at me and went back to her own essay.
I think its time to start working on my creations again, I stated thoughtfully as I looked back up at the boys flying around. Weve been at Hogwarts for almost a week now and its been fun and all but its time to get back to work.
No, its time to get back to your essay, Leighton replied, her tone implying annoyance.
I will, I stated, defensively. But I still need to think about my future and my future requires lots and lots of dresses made by me, not boring Transfiguration essays I could write in my sleep.
Thats not the point, Leighton said, reprimanding me. The point is to graduate from Hogwarts with good grades so that we can be whatever we want when were finally free of this place.
I considered her argument thoughtfully.
I suppose she had a point.
More than likely, my parents are not going to be supportive of my goal to have a job, especially not my goal be self-employed in that job. No. Like Ive said, they expect me to get married and have lots of lovely children.
Hence, if I want to have a business of my own, Im going to need money of my own and if it comes to it, I might need a loan to provide me with the money I need to start this business. Hence, the goblins are going to need to be able to trust me to be fully capable of paying their money back to them if they give me a loan. This is why I needed good grades, to show that I am a hardworking, highly dependable, young woman.
So, I should really get back to this essay then, I suppose.
Its not even that hard, to be honest. Transfiguration has always been my best subject.
Uh oh, I then heard Leighton mumble quietly.
I looked over at her in confusion.
What? I asked.
This isnt good, she stated, her voice blank of emotion.
She wasnt looking at her Potions book or her essay though; she was looking down at the entrance to the pitch.
I followed her gaze, and now I knew what she meant when she said it wasnt good.
Youve got to be kidding me! I shouted, infuriated that of all places he had the audacity to search me out here on the Quidditch pitch surrounded by my fellow housemates.
Didnt I warn him?
Didnt I specifically tell him to stay far, far away from me?
Didnt I threaten him and his perfectly shaped face of the serious nose breakage that my fist was just so achingly ready to cause?
Didnt I!?
I did.
So, what in the world was he doing here?
If he doesnt stop following me around I swear I am going to
Sirrah! Leighton stopped me; I looked to see her staring at me as if I were the most clueless person on earth.
What? I asked, completely furious.
I dont think hes here to bother you, I think hes here to play Quidditch, she stated informatively.
I glared at her and then focused my attention back to James.
He was currently surrounded by what appeared to be members of his own team, and, if that didnt give it away, they were all carrying broomsticks.
Okay, so maybe this didnt require any nose breakage but if he so much as tries to speak to me I will not hesitate this time. I will sock him a good one if he thinks he can try and fool me again!
So? I stated defensively, crossing my arms over my chest as I turned back to Leighton. He still shouldnt be here. You know, it is just like those Gryffindors to come down here without even thinking that maybe another team had already reserved the pitch.
Leighton just rolled her eyes and stood up, Come on.
Hey! I shouted as she suddenly grabbed my arm and quickly began dragging me all the way down to the pitch and across the grass toward the invaders. Why exactly are we walking towards them? I asked, finally giving in to her dragging me once we were halfway across the field.
We cant let them start any fights, Leighton explained. Its too early in the year to have both teams in detention.
I scoffed.
Was that her only reason?
I then saw a shadow fly over me and looked up to see that the boys had also spotted the approaching group of Gryffindors.
Ty was the first to land in front of them, holding the unruly bludger tightly in one arm, Talon was close behind. Then Kenny and the chasers. And lastly, Scorpius.
What are you doing here, Potter? Ty questioned the moment he landed, his tone exhibiting authority and resentment.
Leighton and I were not far behind him and Talon.
I thought my team could play a nice, friendly game of Quidditch, James Potter answered calmly.
Well, you cant, Talon stated, becoming territorial. The Slytherin team has the pitch reserved until curfew. If you had checked with your head of house, you would have known that.
Potter nodded.
I was surprised at how calm he was.
Why wasnt he bothering to argue with them?
Usually when Gryffindors and Slytherins got too close to each other, tensions ran high on both sides. Everyone was always looking for a reason to start a fight. Especially the boys.
Im sorry, next time I will remember to check first, James finally replied, still completely calm.
I watched them closely just as Scorpius slowly made his way to the front of the group.
You can stay if you like, he stated the moment he faced his rival.
What? I asked, though it was quiet enough that no one but Leighton heard me.
What? Potter, Ty, and Talon seemed to repeat all at the same time; all of them looking at Scorpius strangely, as if he had lost his mind.
I was starting to wonder if he had.
But I knew better. This was Scorpius we were talking about here. The only reason he was staying so calm was because of Rose. If Rose were to find out that he had started fighting with her cousins again, she would be very disappointed in him. And he couldnt let that happen, not now that they had become secret friends.
Ah, the things I knew about Scorpius that no one else could ever know. It makes me so happy.
But anyway, heres the deal: Scorpius and Rose have become friends. Its true! Ive seen it (this is what I have been doing while refusing to talk to Leighton). Now, instead of Scorpius watching Rose covertly in the library, they sit together and talk as they do homework! And you should see the secret looks they give when they pass each other in the halls or happen to make eye contact in the middle of class! Honestly, Im starting to think theres more going on between them than just simple friendship. I overhead Talon mentioning to Tybalt that Scorpius has been returning to the common room much later than usual after his nightly rounds these past two nights and I find it quite suspicious
He doesnt know that I know yet and I dont plan on telling him either, but dont think for a second that if he ever tries to cross me again, I wont hesitate it to use it against him.
Suddenly an awfully nasal voice broke through my reverie, bringing me back to the here and now.
Scorpius, youre not really going to allow them to stay, are you? Fiona stated, looking aghast. She and Jenna must have followed us down to see what would happen. What will everyone say? Theyll think youve gone soft
I couldnt really care less about what other people think, Fiona, Scorpius spat back at her. Now, I dont remember inviting you to watch our practice in the first place so if you dont like the decision Ive made then you and Jenna can leave.
Ouch. That one had to hurt.
I smirked at Fiona, thrilled that Scorpius had finally told her where to go.
She just huffed and puffed herself up before storming off and out of the pitch, with Jenna in tow.
Now, Scorpius stated, putting Fiona out of his mind and returning to the conversation at hand. Like I said, you and your team can stay as long as youre willing to cooperate. Gryffindor can have one half of the pitch and well take the other half.
You cant be serious, Talon stated, stepping up now. Youre going to let them stay? After what this guy did to your sister on the train?
Uh oh.
This really wasnt good.
Talon was defending me? Trying to protect me from James?
Why do I feel like we just opened up a whole new can of worms here?
Talon, I stated, surprising even myself as I stepped forward.
But the last thing I needed was another confrontation about what James Potter did to me.
I honestly dont think I can take any more of it.
I took his arm and gently pulled him back, Its okay. Dont worry about it.
He looked at me, both shocked and sad, But everyone knows what he did to you, S.
I know, but its over with, I stated, forcing myself to stay strong and not to look at or make eye contact with James Potter. Talon stared at me like I was crazy and I quickly cut him off before he could try to say anything else. Look, I dont want him here anymore than you do, but Scorpius is the captain and its his decision as to whether or not theyre allowed to stay. So, if hes willing to let the Gryffindors play their little game, then so be it. So, please, just let it go.
He looked at me solemnly for a moment and then nodded, Is that what you really want?
No, but I surely didnt want him to get into a physical fight over this and get detention all because of me.
Yes, I stated, trying hard not to falter.
Okay, fine, he eventually gave in. But only because thats what you want.
I nodded, happily. Good, now why dont you and Ty get back to your bludger practice? I was thoroughly enjoying watching the two of you hit that horrid ball back and forth.
Really? he asked, suddenly perking up. I didnt know you cared for the beater position
Normally, I dont, I continued, doing my best to butter him up. But you just have a way of making a task that is so crude and brutish, look so graceful and regal.
You think so? he asked as he puffed up with pride, looking quite pleased with himself.
I do, I replied, smiling.
Okay, he said, perfectly contented now and ready to get back to practice. Well, you havent seen anything yet. He then turned to his partner, Come on, Ty, lets go show the lovely lady here how a beaters job is really done.
I smirked at his corny attempt at flirting with me.
Yeah, Ty, I added, looking over at the dark-skinned boy who was watching me carefully with a look that implied he knew exactly what I was doing, but I didnt care. Go show me.
He smirked and shook his head, but began preparing to get back up in the air nonetheless.
Soon enough both beaters were back in the air, followed by everybody else on the Slytherin team.
Hey, someone suddenly spoke up just as Leighton and I were about to turn around and head back to our seats.
I turned to see James heading toward us. Once he was a few feet away, he stopped.
Good move, Potter. You dont want to get too close to me.
Look, I know you hate me but I just wanted to thank you for sticking up for us
I wasnt sticking up for you, I stated coldly. I only did that to keep my friends out of detention; its too early in the year to be losing house points.
He surprised me by replying with a simple nod, accepting my answer. Well, thanks anyway, he added before quickly turning back to his teammates.
I stared at his retreating back, a little shocked that he had taken it all so lightly when I know my words and tone had been so perfectly cruel.
I quickly shook myself out of it.
No use wondering over James Potter and his complete inability to get angry.
This was a good thing.
This meant that I had gotten through to him and that he was now going to leave me alone.
Or, at least, thats what it better mean because if he thinks he can coax me into being his friend or anything else, hes dead wrong. We are no Rose and Scorpius. I will not let his antics of playing nice and staying calm get to me. We will not be friends and we will especially not be lovers. Ever.
I hope he understands that.
But who knows?
Boys are so thickheaded most of the time its almost impossible to get through to them no matter what you do.
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Two homers spoil Walters' return to rotation
Two homers spoil Walters' return to rotation
This time, however, Minnesota couldn't respond with even one big inning in a 6-2 loss.
White Sox right fielder Alex Rios hit a first-inning grand slam and the Twins didn't come close to replicating Tuesday's 18-run outburst.
Rios drove in all of Chicago's runs, adding a two-run shot in the sixth inning. The veteran outfielder is hitting .421 with eight home runs and 21 RBIs against the Twins this season.
"Take Rios out of the game and we're still playing," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "But you can't take him out of the game because he took us out of it."
Both of Rios' blasts came off Twins right-hander P.J. Walters, who made his first Major League start since June 13.
Walters wasn't sharp early, allowing a leadoff single to Dewayne Wise and consecutive walks to Kevin Youkilis and Adam Dunn before Rios launched Walters' 1-1 slider over the left-field bullpen for his second career grand slam.
Walters rebounded to pitch quite well after the opening frame. He escaped a two-on, one-out jam in the second and allowed only one baserunner over the next three innings. He opened the sixth by walking Paul Konerko before Rios followed with his second homer to center field, ending the right-hander's day.
"I just got a few good pitches and I connected well, so that's all you can hope," Rios said. "Hit the ball hard and see what happens."
Walters (2-3, 6.05 ERA) struck out four but walked three batters, all of which scored.
"To me, that was a big part of the game, not so much the homers but the walks," Walters said. "If I don't walk those three guys ... that turns into a one-run game and maybe it plays out completely different."
A day after exploding for seven and 10 runs in separate innings, the Twins couldn't get a big hit with runners in scoring position.
White Sox right-hander Jake Peavy (10-10, 3.22) tossed six innings of one-run ball to earn the win, but wasn't dominant after retiring the first seven batters he faced.
The Twins loaded the bases with one out in the third, but managed to score only once, when Eduardo Escobar's sacrifice fly plated Ben Revere.
Minnesota also had runners on the corners with one out in the fourth, but Trevor Plouffe popped out and Matt Carson grounded to short to end the threat.
"We had some opportunities," Gardenhire said. "We put some men out there on him and we were one of those hits away for about four or five innings it looked like."
Carson plated the final run on a sacrifice fly in the final inning as the Twins fell for the ninth time in their last 11 games.
Although the rotation received plenty of help in Tuesday's 18-run performance, Minnesota starters once again unable to do their part during the three-game series. Samuel Deduno, Monday's starter, was the only one to go six innings, while Tuesday starter Scott Diamond and Walters each went five.
"These guys that are trying to win a spot in this rotation or get a look need to start getting deep into games for us," Gardenhire said. "We got about 16 innings out of our starters in this three-game series and we need more."
The series against the White Sox capped Minnesota's stretch of 20 games in 20 days, including a doubleheader on Sunday. Only four of those came at Target Field, where the Twins return Friday to begin a four-game set with the Indians.
"It didn't feel like we went home at all," Gardenhire said. "We've played 20 in a row. That's a lot of baseball. We're a little worn out, the bullpen's a little beat up. A day off tomorrow, hopefully that will get us going a little bit."
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I will confess up front that I wasn't even a tenth of the way through POPPET and I was terrified. I should have expected it; Mo Hayder has a talent for weaving the macabre through the mysterious in equal parts, resulting in a tapestry that presents a tantalizing and puzzling mystery that mesmerizes even as it shocks. So it is with POPPET, which gives readers an opportunity to warmly welcome the return of Detective Inspector Jack Caffery of the Bristol, U.K., Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT).
"I will confess up front that I wasn't even a tenth of the way through POPPET and I was terrified.... POPPET is a shocker, though delightfully so."
The book has somewhat of a bizarre beginning, though things get sorted out easily enough, helped along by Hayder's third-person, present-tense narration. To put it simply, something is not right in the Beechway psychiatric unit. Patients are suddenly engaging in self-harm, from mutilation to suicide, with no prior history of such. It appears that they are being terrorized by something called The Maude, which supposedly is the spirit of an individual associated with the hospital's dark past. That clearly cannot be, but the obvious may be wrong.
A staff nurse who has a tenuous connection to Caffery calls him in to investigate. There isn't much to follow, but what there is leads Caffery to believe that there is something more than a mysterious legend doing violence in the place. Most significantly, the suicide victim left behind a drawing that bears a marked resemblance to a patient who was recently released, one with a violent and frightening history who probably should never have been let go at all and who has now disappeared.
In addition to the Beechway case, Caffery has business left over from GONE, the previous volume in the series. He has been quietly concealing his knowledge concerning the disappearance of a young lady, of which someone on the force --- a woman for whom he has strong feelings --- has some complicity. There is pressure on him to press toward a resolution. Specifically, the missing victim's mother wants either her daughter or her body back, while Caffery's MCIT superior prefers to assign the case elsewhere so that Caffery can devote his unique talents to other matters. Caffery is concerned that if the case leaves his desk, the truth regarding the missing woman's disappearance ultimately will come to light. He has a solution, but the officer he is protecting stubbornly will have nothing of it. Meanwhile, the problems at Beechway get worse, and the staff --- particularly one member --- has no idea how dangerous things will truly become.
Be warned: POPPET is a shocker, though delightfully so. There was a quick minute or so near the beginning of the book when I wasn't even sure that I wanted to keep reading. I did, of course, and loved every word. But just about the time I settled down, Hayder scared the dinner out of me again about three-quarters of the way through. I yelled something like "fiddlesticks" (only much shorter). That, of course, hardly ever occurs. This book isn't about shock value, though. Hayder twists and turns the primary plot into 90- and 180-degree angles yet never lets the reader get lost, confused, or misdirected. And while you might guess some of what will happen, there is almost no way that you will figure out all of it before its time, particularly the subtle little anti-climax you will never see coming yet makes perfect sense.
POPPET will have you placing Mo Hayder on your must-read list, if she wasn't there already.
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Commentary: If you're going to give, give to local animal shelters
By Harold Harpster
Americans are a generous people, and the vast majority are animal lovers. Trouble is, many activist groups eagerly prey on those emotions to further their agendas.
Few are as sinister as the Humane Society of the United States, the richest anti-animal agriculture organization in the U.S. Ask 100 people on the street what the HSUS does and the majority would say: "They save abandoned animals by supporting local human shelters."
Nothing could be further from the truth. Yet HSUS seems content to prey on the public's perception that they're a part of the Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals, the system of local shelters that do the work of caring for abandoned animals.
As many livestock producers know, HSUS's real goal is to end U.S. animal industries. They're on the front lines of attempts to implement laws to end production animal agriculture as we know it. As their wealth grows, so has their clout in organizing state referendums and dictating to major food chains and restaurants how animals should be raised.
Consider this report by The Center for Consumer Freedom, a non-profit watchdog organization on activities of tax-exempt activist groups: The Human Society of the United States spends 50 cents of every donated dollar on continued fundraising and additional overhead costs. HSUS had a 2010 holiday fundraising goal of $1.2 million. A staggering $600,000 of that likely will go to raise more money, pay lobbyists and fund HSUS's $11 million pension plan.
"HSUS's skewed spending priorities leave countless shelters without funds in today's tough economy," says Animal People News, an animal rights movements newspaper.
The article went on to report that based on HSUS's 2009 federal income tax return, 50 percent of HSUS costs were "overhead," not 29 percent as HSUS claims.
A Center for Consumer Freedom analysis of HSUS's recent tax filings indicated that HSUS shares less than 1 percent of the public's contributions with America's underfunded pet shelters.
HSUS received a "D" rating in the American Institute of Philanthropy's most recent quarterly "CharityWatch" guide. Charity Navigator also gives HSUS a one star (out of four) rating.
The Los Angeles Times reports that HSUS raised $8.6 million through California telemarketing campaigns between 1997 and 2006, alone. And HSUS's most recent tax return shows it spend $3,999 for each animal that its "rescue operations saved."
Bottom line: HSUS has everything to do with ending food animal production and little to do with saving homeless animals.
Spread the word. Save your support dollars for your local animal shelter.
Harold Harpster is an animal scientist at Penn State University and a beef cow-calf producer.


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American YouthWorks' Texas Conservation Corps helps bring Bastrop back to life
By Kate X Messer, Fri., Nov. 29, 2013
When the Environmental Corps of American YouthWorks (since renamed Texas Conservation Corps) – made up of AmeriCorps members from around the country – arrived in Bastrop on Sept. 7, 2011, its first task was to establish a donation management and volunteer reception center. The pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, who had lost his home in the fire, offered his church as temporary reception center.
The Corps slept in Bastrop State Park, according to Megan Helton, field coordinator for the emergency response team with TxCC. "It was still smoldering out there. We had trees coming down at night and hotspots showing up around our bunks. We were in it."
And they were in deep. The group already had a relationship with the park; it's the site they use to train initiates on everything from proper chainsaw use and equipment care to basic conservation principles. "Bastrop is our neighbor, but they're also our home," says Parc Smith, CEO of American YouthWorks. "We bring our crews to Bastrop State Park every year to do trainings and ongoing project work. We're deeply embedded in the reforestation and recovery effort there."
In an ideal world, says Helton, when the Corps deploys in a post-disaster situation, "We have a local partner for long-term volunteer management. In this case we found Kate and Paige [see main story], who took volunteers for us into the field to work with homeowners and agencies. The two women had completely integrated into our operation."
Volunteer hours are an important part of the recovery process, with a significant monetary value, Helton further explains. Once an event is declared a national disaster "and public assistance is awarded, volunteer hours can reduce the local cost of recovery." The crew immediately began tracking volunteer hours all over Bastrop County. "We realized that neighbors were helping neighbors. People who hadn't lost their homes were spending days helping those who had. We needed some way to track those hours," she says. "In most disasters, FEMA covers 75 percent of the costs and the local jurisdiction 25 percent. Volunteer hours are counted as resources leveraged at $21 an hour per volunteer. If you generate $100,000 worth of volunteer hours, you don't have to pay that $100,000."
The Corps did much more than coordinate volunteers in the recovery effort. Since September 2011, TxCC and AmeriCorps teams have helped reopen Bastrop State Park, replant the area's beloved Lost Pines, enact erosion-control measures, and allocate resources to homeowners, among many other duties in partnership with nonprofits and the community.
"Nothing is done alone," Helton says. "That's the whole point of volunteerism. If you're a homeowner, watching your life get destroyed, and it's going to take you a year to clean up all the tiny pieces – when you have a community behind you, when you have relationships and partnerships, it can become a couple months. That's what's going on in Bastrop – community engagement, partnerships, people working together."


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A panel created by state lawmakers is wrapping up work on recommendations on higher education funding. The proposals include changes to the MAP financial aid program, and tying state funding bonuses for colleges and universities to institutional performance --- such as a school's graduation rate.
University of Illinois President Michael Hogan said he thinks his school will do pretty well on the institutional performance front. But the commission's recommendations will also include increased funding for higher education. Hogan said lawmakers will have to decide whether increasing higher education funding is important to them, at a time when state government faces a financial crisis.
"I think this is all part of a larger discussion we have to have with the state," Hogan said. "Because the real conundrum here is that the state can't afford us, but it can't afford to do without us. So we have to find a way to sustain the quality of the educational and research product we have on all of our campuses --- at a time when the state has no money for it."
Illinois Board of Higher Education executive director Don Sevener said the recommendations include requirements that colleges and universities don't sacrifice academic rigor in the quest to get students to complete their studies.
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The Illinois Higher Education Finance Study Commission holds its final meeting Wednesday, November 10, at Columbia College in Chicago. Lawmakers want the commission's final report is to be ready for review by December 1st. The Study Commission is made up of lawmakers and educators, including Illinois State University professor James Palmer, an expert in higher education funding.


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The team specialized in crime evidence recovery and practices its water search every month.
"About four months ago, we recovered a weapon," Lt. Fitzgerald said. "We set up a search line system, one line that goes straight out with a weight on either end and a line to the search with a buoy on, so the divers can go up and down. And we use that line to search for evidence like a weapon used in a crime."
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Pope Benedict stars on a new Vatican CD featuring a hymn sung by the pontiff. Will the album soften his image?
The Vatican on Tuesday opened the way for Anglican communities to switch allegiance en masse. Hundreds of thousands of Anglicans angry over the church's liberal stance on women and gays may convert.
Recent attacks by a family-owned newspaper on the editor of a Catholic newspaper have angered the Vatican, something that could undermine his government's stability.
After years of decreasing influence for religion in public life, Ireland's new blasphemy law has free speech campaigners worried.
Fans from Asia to Europe lined up to watch the movie premiere Wednesday. The Vatican newspaper praised its promotion of friendship and sacrifice.
The government did little as Generations of children were abused, according to the nearly decade-long investigation. Counseling centers report a surge in callers since the report's release.
He was politely received at Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem Tuesday, but clerics, judges, and Hamas representatives want stronger statements on Israeli policies and Palestinian suffering.
As he landed in Tel Aviv, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of need for a 'just resolution' for Israelis and Palestinians
Benedict remembered the victims, but did not visit an exhibit that criticized Pius XII for not doing more to help Jews during the Holocaust.
In Jordan, Pope Benedict XVI sought to stress the importance of religion in public life as a way to find common ground with Jewish and Muslim groups.
His pilgrimage this week is also a chance to reassure Jews and Muslims about Vatican views.
Palestinians are building a stage to receive the pope beside Israel's separation barrier, but the Vatican says he will now speak at a nearby school.
On Monday, President Fernando Lugo admitted he had a son while still an ordained bishop
Pope Benedict XVI arrived Tuesday for his first visit as pope. The continent has seen a steady rise in religion, with Catholics making up one-fifth of the population.
Not only are engaged couples cutting back on wedding spending, some are also deciding that having the ceremony in a church adds meaning.
A bill to provide contraception is the first to reach House debate in this largely Roman Catholic country.
The Vatican is trying to clarify efforts to reconcile with a sharply right-wing set of bishops excommunicated in 1988.
The Vatican fears the EU effort might open the door to gay marriage. The US is staying silent.
But it's unclear if the Freedom of Choice Act imperils a doctor's right not to perform the procedure.
French politicians don't talk about faith openly. But President Sarkozy wants a more open discussion of the role of religion.
In a speech at Catholic University Thursday, he'll ask schools to strengthen their Catholic identity.
Preaching universal values at the UN, Benedict will urge followers to strengthen their Catholic identity.
With tension building as results from Saturday's elections trickle in, religious leaders are calling for restraint on all sides.
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Israel to UN: Syria's border provocations carry serious potential for escalation
The Israeli delegation to the United Nations has dispatched a complaint letter to the UN chief and the president of the UN Security Council condemning Syria's "dangerous provocations" on its border with Israel on Sunday.
Haim Waxman, the deputy chief of Israel's delegation to the UN, stressed in his letter that the Syrian government bears the responsibility for any harm caused to the individuals who tried to breach the disengagement line with Israel on Naksa Day, the anniversary of Israel's victory in the 1967 war.
According to Syrian media reports, Israel Defense Forces soldiers killed 22 protesters trying to cross from Syria into Israel on Sunday.
Waxman emphasized that the IDF acted with restraint while handling the protesters and that Israel had repeatedly alerted all parties regarding the "explosive potential of protests planned for June 5 2011."
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CD44 knockout reduces the levels of active MMP9 but increases MT1-MMP in osteoclasts. (a)
Zymogram analysis
. Conditioned media from CD44
(lane 2) and WT osteoclasts (lane 3) were analyzed by zymogram analysis. Recombinant MMP9 protein (UBI) was used as an identification marker. (b)
Reverse zymography
. The lower half of the zymogram was cut and incubated with culture media to digest the gelatin in the gel. Subsequently, the gel was stained with Coomassie blue to detect TIMP2 protein as described in the Methods-section. Dark TIMP2 band (indicated by arrows) was observed in the light background. (c–e)
Immunoblotting analyses
. Soluble or secreted levels of MT1-MMP and TIMP 2 in the conditioned media of CD44
(lane 1) and WT (lane 2) osteoclasts were determined by immunoblotting analysis with relevant antibody in succession after stripping the blot. Finally the blot was stained with a Coomassie blue stain to determine the amount of protein loaded in each lane (e). (f) and (g)
FACs analysis (f) and MT1-MMP activity assay (g)
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and WT osteoclasts. Each FACs analysis was performed in quadruplicates. Mean fluorescence intensity of MT1-MMP from two different osteoclast preparations is shown in Figure
(f). (g) Concentrated conditioned media and MT1-MMP immunoprecipitates pulled down with streptavidin agarose were subjected to the MT1-MMP activity assay to determine the soluble and cell surface (membrane) associated enzyme activity, respectively. **
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I change a little bit on wording on as many pages as possible each day to show that the site is not sitting stagnant. I also resubmit the Google sitemap everyday.
I meant when I established a sitemap... i never had a sitemap with google, but when i added one (i used one of the programs google recommends to create it), the pages just magically reappeared. they're still there, btw, about 10 days after.
.....index page shows 1st
......now show as first entry. For those still afflicted do not give up hope. I think joining sitemaps and sending off a reinclusion request is what ulimately pulled off the blanket. It took about 2 -3 weeks after sending off request before I saw a recovery. Total time out was exactly 3 months. Not sure if that 3 month figure is significant? Bad website you get a 3 month time out?......or if it just a coincidence.
As for my site, I have tried the re-inclusion about 5 weeks ago with no response or results. However I have set my site up with a site index and put it in to google sitemaps. Since then my site has been getting crawled by google at a normal pace. (prior to the sitemap upload and following the kiss of death on april 26th I was getting about 1 to 2 google crawl hits a day only). Since then in the past two weeks my site first had about 500 pages in the index. My site actually has abour 2000 in reality. Then last week my page total jumped to 1000, then currently at around 10,000! Also, no pages are supplemental according to the site:www.site.com command.
However, my keyword placements are still on the page 3,4 and 5 penalty where I should rank on page one in the top 5 positions in my niche.
My site is also from around 2003 and varies from a rank 5 to rank 6.
Hopefully I can post that I have recovered along with the fortunate few soon..
JimLahey & Konrad,
How old are your sites? ~ How many inbounds do you have?
about 18 months old, G says I have 51 links, msn reports 1261 links.
My site actually has abour 2000 in reality. Then last week my page total jumped to 1000, then currently at around 10,000! Also, no pages are supplemental according to the site:www.site.com command.
In my case site:domain results used to jump up and down during the last 3 months, there was/is no logic in it. Now it's actually lower (about 500) than yesterday (about 1900). And the supplementals start at about 200 - no change in this case. And GBot visits my pages exactly as in the past (again, no changes here).
So if I undestand this correctly, your site has not recovered from the supp. problem. What's your PR?
So if I undestand this correctly, your site has not recovered from the supp. problem. What's your PR?
My website's PR is 5.
I was never worried about "supplemental" problem. Maybe only as a symptom/reason (but that's just a theory) of this:
as I call it: semi-penalty, for an unknown reason. (My website was on page 4 or 5 even when searching for my own domain name).
Now it looks like this and the "supplemental" problems are completely separate issues.
Same here..
We have recovered after adding adsense to our site, the recovery was for couple days only..
As of today we are back with the same old crap..
Just can't figure out why Google is doing this for us?
What would be interesting to know from any of those people who had a 'resurrection' is did they notice a site count lift beforehand? Or am I grasping at reeds here?
Since we're a consumer-review-site it is essential for sales that the companies that are reviewed find them-selves on our site via google.
Let's hope that google finally has got it's act together.


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The updated MacBook Pros released by Apple this week are performing in line with what you might expect, given the changes to the laptop line. But one puzzling result in a test we run to gauge graphics performance prevents us from making a definitive claim about the new MacBook Pros's performance just yet.
We got our hands on two 15-inch MacBook Pros -- the 2.2GHz configuration and the 2.4GHz offering -- nearly immediately after Apple's Tuesday announcement. Though outwardly identical to the previous generation of professional portable Macs, these updated models have undergone something of a major overhaul underneath the hood.
All MacBook Pros now ship with 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, up from the 1GB that was standard on all old models; memory capacity has been boosted to 4GB. The updated models also have a faster frontside bus running at 800MHz (up from 667MHz). They're the first Intel-based Mac laptops to feature nVidia graphics--specifically the GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with either 128MB of dedicated video ram in the 2.2GHz model or 256MB in the 2.4GHz model.
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Another change to this generation of MacBook Pros is something that Steve Jobs hinted at in his open letter on Apple's environmental policies: LED-backlit screens. Featured in the 15-inch models, LED backlights can help improve battery life while being more environmentally friendly by eliminating the mercury found in the fluorescent lamps behind most LCD screens. (We haven't had a chance to measure the battery life impact just yet--those results will come later.)
So how do the other changes affect performance? As we've seen in previous testing, adding RAM doesn't always mean better benchmark scores, as most of our tests perform just fine with 1GB of RAM. We added 1 GB of RAM to all of the baseline systems to level the playing field. But our recent tests of the 2.16GHz black MacBook with its standard 1GB of RAM yielded an identical Speedmark score with or without the extra RAM.
The MacBook Pro processor speeds, now about 2- to 3-per cent faster, did show some improvement, with the 2.4GHz model beating out the older 2.33GHz MacBook Pro in just about every test, including Photoshop, Cinema4D and Compressor.
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Then there's that puzzling result, which came in our 3-D game tests with Unreal Tournament 2004. The 2.4GHz MacBook Pro, powered by the nVidia graphics chip, posted 28 per cent slower frame rates than the 2.33GHz model with ATI graphics. Further testing involving other games indicated that Unreal Tournament was the exception to the rule -- the new 2.4GHz MacBook Pro beat out the 2.33GHz model by 28 percent in our Doom tests and 33 percent in Quake 4 frame rates. Even more impressive was the 2.4GHz's score versus the standard 2.66GHz Quad-core Mac Pro--the systems were in a virtual dead heat in both Quake and Doom tests.
All systems were running Mac OS X 10.4.9 with 2GB of RAM. We used Unreal Tournament 2004's Antalus Botmatch average-frames-per-second score; we tested at a resolution of 1,024-x-768 pixels at the Maximum setting with both audio and graphics enabled. Doom 3 was set to use ultra high video setting, 1024 x 768 resolution, V-sync No, Antialiasing Off and all other settings set to Yes. Quake 4 was set to 1024 x 768 resolution, high quality video, full screen, multiprocessor on, V-sync No, antialias Off and all other advanced settings set to Yes.
The Unreal Tournament test result factors into a system's overall Speedmark score, and the new MacBook Pro's unexplained slow frame rates are dragging those Speedmark scores down. We've contacted MacSoft and Apple, and they are looking into the problem. Until we figure out the reason for the Unreal Tournament results, we'll wait to publish a Speedmark score.
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It looks like Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) High School offensive lineman Avery Young will not look far from home for his final visit.
"I have one more to take and I'm probably leaning to Miami for it," Young said Saturday from the Under Armour All-American Game check in.
The 6-7, 275-pound senior has already taken visits to Auburn, Alabama, Florida and Georgia. He has also considered Clemson, Oklahoma and Virginia Tech for his final trip.
His most recent visit was to Georgia.
"That was the one of the best visits I've had," Young said. "It was real nice there. The people were friendly and the coaches are great.
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Different reports have had Young favoring each of his top schools, and while he admits to have gotten caught in the moment a few times, he's still open.
"I like all the places I have been so far, and each school has things that make it special," Young added. "Right now I am going to take everything in and try to enjoy this week."


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The return of the long hailed true kings of Norway, the masters of nebular frost, the purveyors of Blashrykh's unholy propaganda, and whatever additional titles can be bestowed upon them, is indeed a welcome one. Along with their less prolific yet more controversial Finnish rivals Beherit and their vile brethren Gorgoroth, Immortal has brought a needed breath of frostbitten life into a year where black metal would otherwise be seen as archaic if it didn't conform to the watered down rehashes of keyboard drenched Emperor worship put out by present day Dimmu Borgir. This isn't your 12 year old nephew's black metal by any stretch, though it is a bit removed from the rough edged, analog tributes to the spirit of early Bathory and Hellhammer that dominated the early 1990s.
Although there is definitely some validity to Abbath's claim that this was meant to resemble "Blizzard Beasts", "All Shall Fall" is mostly cut from the same vain as the 3 albums that followed said transitional effort. The overall presentation is very simple, drawing from familiar selection of Teutonic thrash and early death metal bands, and superimposed on a cold, yet smooth sound aesthetic. The result is a masterfully controlled fit of chaos, perfectly balancing a formula based approach to songwriting, consisting of a typical verse to chorus format with a few variations, and also showing a rather impressive display of technical mastery, particularly in the case of the drums and the guitars. Amateur bedroom black metal or over-simplified, punk influenced trite, this is not, but instead a fine representation of how great metal does not accept slouches in its ranks.
Right from the opening creak of Blashrykh's gates, this band assaults the ears as if they'd never taken that 7 year hiatus that came after "Sons Of Northern Darkness". The title song kicks things off with a typically wicked endeavor, spearheaded by a viciously precise blast beat and an oddly light, almost fluttering guitar riff. As the song unfolds, things develop into more of a fast paced thrashing stride, though the guitars maintain a nebulous presence, in spite of moving down to a more thudding groove. Abbath's vocals are a bit more menacing and goblin-like that previous works, though still deeper and more intelligible than most of the 2nd wave vocalists, save Nocturno Culto. But more interesting still is the lead assault that pops in and out (this occurs in every single song on this album), reminding heavily of the wild yet strictly structured solos of the early 80s, ergo before Kerry King and Dave Mustaine really started pushing the envelope as thrash developed out of its NWOBHM influences in the mid to late 80s.
By no means is the opening song wanting in any way, but it isn't until after its conclusion that things really get going. "The Rise Of Darkness" and "Hordes Of War" are quintessential representations of how blackened thrash can pulverize bones into dust when done right, the former having a catchy collection of galloping riffs and blurring melodic tremolo interchanges, while the latter cooks with the same chaotic intensity of Sodom's "Persecution Mania", yet has a melodic contour and cold atmosphere that reminds of this band's brightest moments on "Sons Of Northern Darkness". "Norden On Fire" tempers the frozen blast of Nordic storms with a calm, solemn and somewhat folksy clean guitar intro. When things kick into full out distortion mode, it still remains fairly reserved and sees Abbath morphing from a berserker shouting garbled war cries to an aged prophet speaking of coming events in a raspy tone.
The album essentially climaxes right at the onset of "Arctic Swarm", which is the closest representation of the hyper-chaotic yet catchy brand of frosty death that was "Blizzard Beasts". The riff presentation is a bit simpler, but this is the sort of Bathory meets Morbid Angel goodness that was "Nebular Raven Winters", with a nasty vocal performance and a wild guitar solo that stings like an ice covered edged of a thousand frost wasps. Afterward, things start to teeter off a little as "Mount North" largely reemphasizes the formulaic yet pounding character of the title song, save with a somewhat larger atmosphere. When things conclude with "Unearthly Kingdom" the high speed chaos is scaled back almost completely and replaced with a reminiscent sense of fatalism, in stark contrast to the dual course epic monster that was "Mountains Of Might", to which this would otherwise be comparable to.
The world tyranny of Blashrykh Ravendark, the grand monarch of the frozen mountains of the north, has been ushered once again, to 7 fine fanfares of icy brilliance. It's not quite their best, nor does it quite supplant the colossal efforts put forth by Heaven And Hell and Gorgoroth this year, but it is a must have for any fan of metal, regardless of one's preferred sub-genre. Whether this album was put out after 7 years of silence or 17 years, it's an instant classic that demands an equivalent audience.


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- The solution advisor will support the strategic deals within the North American Platinum and Strategic accounts across North America and Latin America
- Solution Advisor provides senior strategic sales cycle support on CEC solutions. Within his/her segments, responsible for demand generation, CEC pipeline build strategies and development of scale initiatives resulting in increased CEC pipeline, revenue and in elevating SAP's leadership position in the assigned segment
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quote:Originally posted by Rusty246I used to enjoy sitting around the table with friends and having fondue. Does anyone do this anymore?
quote:Originally posted by JellybeansEric: It's not strictly a Japanese concept. The Chinese have the same thing except we call it Steamboat and at the very end, when the broth is nice and tasty from all the seafood and meat we've been dipping into it, we add in Chinese greens and noodles to end the meal
Originally posted by Rusty246I used to enjoy sitting around the table with friends and having fondue. Haven't done it in years! I thought now that my kid's are getting older and I can barely keep them at the table long enough to eat, this may be something I might like to pursue again. I've done the chocolate/strawberry deal, the bread/cheese deal, and the sirloin strips in plain ol' oil. Does anyone do this anymore? Any ideas you'd like to share?Thanks![/I met my wife in Europe in the late sixties. One of the places we dated was Lucern, Switzerland. There is a restaurant there called The Old Swiss House. Housed in a Swiss chalet with the Alps in the background, it's about as romantic a location as you could ask for. It's famous for it's fondue. After marrying and moving back to the states, we've duplicated one of our favorite meals there dozens of times. Sliced tenderloin of beef, large button mushrooms, a sour cream-mayo based sauce, toast, butter, green salad, and wine. Lots of wine. As Julia Childs would say, 'Bon Apetite!' quote]
quote:Originally posted by VibrationGuyI saw the most clever thing recently at a luncheon buffet, NancyPeter - an electric element that is the precise size and shape of the Sterno cans used in catering. I fully intend to buy a couple the moment I track them down. I never have Sterno, or I never have a light, or I'm faced with methanol-soaked gashes in my fingers from opening the %&*(%$&) cans. I was thinking the other day that some sort of warm booze-and-marscapone-and-cream dip might be really good with summer's ripest tree fruits and berries....or maybe use a sabayon/zabaglione as a fondue....Eric, Wondering Where The Heck His Fondue Pot Might Be...
quote:Originally posted by VibrationGuyI suppose if one were so inclined, one might consider making a creme anglaise of some sort, then adding the booze and marscapone...and maybe a bit of nutmeg...Who told you I drank Sterno? It was just this one time in college, right before my student loan check came...Eric


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BEVERLY HILLS IS FAMILY FRIENDLY--if you know where to go! The following restaurants have kids' menus, crayons, and high chairs. Kids' drinks come in plastic cups with straws. On Beverly Drive, between Olympic and Wilshire are ISLANDS (burgers and salads--great service); CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN (salads, sandwiches, and pizza, of course); and ROSTI (chicken, pasta, salads). The kids' meals are under $5.
Also in the same area are CHIPOTLE , MULBERRY STREET PIZZA, and CHIN CHIN (Chinese; no kids' menu)--along with COLD STONE (ice cream) and, of course, PINKBERRY.
For coffee / dessert in the same area, try PEET'S, COFFEE BEAN AND TEA LEAF, CHAMPAGNE, STARBUCKS and ALOHA (which also has ice cream). Another great spot is URTH, which has coffee, hot chocolate, desserts, soups, salads, and an outdoor patio. URTH stays open the latest.
On Beverly Drive, but north of Wilshire and south of Santa Monica Blvd, are fast food places that are more comfortable than their counterparts in other parts of the metropolis and have great food--SHARKY'S (fresh Mexican food) and KOO-KOO-ROO (chicken and salads).
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Double Wedding Ring Quilt
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A fantastic Double Wedding Ring quilt made of 1930's fabrics and finished in 1944. The pieces are 1.5" in size and it is completely hand pieced and hand quilted. The quilting is extremely good at 12-14 stitches per inch. It is made from 100% cotton fabrics and has a cotton batting. The backing fabric is the same muslin fabric. It is in mint condition. It has never been used or washed as the pencil lines for the quilting are still visible. It does have a few very small starch stains in the fabric as shown in pictures #7 & 8. There was a great deal of thought and planning in making this quilt as the fabrics with a picture area on them were cut so that the picture or object is centered in the small 1.5" pieces. It is Item #31011360 on our GoAntiques web pages at: www.countrycreationsantiques.com.


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Guests can enjoy two styles of ice cold juleps – classic mint using Bulleit Bourbon, and sparkling pear featuring a blend of Absolut Citron and Hangar One Spiced Pear Vodkas – served tableside over crushed ice in a traditional silver julep cup. In addition to the juleps, guests can imbibe vintage inspired selections, including the Strawberry Basil Gimlet, Cucumber Collins, Moscow Mule and more.
"We've experienced tremendous success with our vintage-inspired cocktails and we are pleased that our guests consider us a craft cocktail destination. We are eager to build on that success with the launch of our tableside juleps and 2013 list," said Helen Mackey , Director of Beverage Strategy for Ruth's Chris Steak House. "Each of our cocktails incorporate the highest quality premium spirits, house made ingredients and freshly-squeezed juices."
Additional highlights from the 2013 cocktail menu include:
- Ruby Red Greyhound – Refreshing mix of freshly squeezed ruby red grapefruit and lime juices accompanied by Belvedere pink grapefruit vodka and St. Germain Elderflower liqueur are all perfectly accented by a single grapefruit slice.
- Blackberry Sidecar – A decadent cocktail, the sidecar's base is Remy VSOP cognac, Cointreau, Fee Bros Plum bitters, freshly muddled blackberries and lemon juice.
- Port of Manhattan – A spirited blend of Makers Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Fonseca Bin27 Reserve Ruby Port and a dash of Angostura bitters
- Ruth's Sazerac – A delightful take on the "Official" drink of New Orleans, this version uses Knob Creek Small Batch Rye Whiskey mixed with House made brown sugar spice syrup in a Pernod misted glass topped with the bright citrus oils of a lemon peel
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Bass Amp/Cabinet Modeling Pedal with 40 Effects Presets
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Korg's AX10 models provide a wide variety of accurate amp and effect models - 80 presets in all - generated by "REMS" modeling technology. Their intuitive controls, built-in tuner, and expression pedal make them ideal for live performance.
Eleven accurately crafted guitar or bass amp models generated by Korg's "REMS" technology
26 carefully-selected effects delivering a wide range of tonal variation
40 preset programs covering all musical styles, plus 40 user-editable locations
Expression pedal for realtime control
Knob-based interface for intuitive control, and a simple panel layout
Tap switch for easy setting of delay time and other functions
AMP/LINE select switch for connection to amp, mixer, MTR, or any other destination
Built-in Korg Chromatic Auto Tuner with mute function
Compact, portable design that fits into the pocket of your gig bag
"Program Lock Hold" function eliminates accidental knob turning during on-stage use
Two-way power supply: runs on battery or AC adapter
The AX10B joins the ToneWorks lineup of multi-effect units, with a wide variety of accurate amp and effect models generated using Korg's acclaimed "REMS" modeling technology. Packed with effects, these compact units deliver an extremely wide tonal palette. And with intuitive controls and an expression pedal for realtime control, they're ideal for live performance.
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The AX10B delivers a wide range of realistic amp and effect sounds powered by the "REMS" modeling technology acclaimed by guitarists and bassists worldwide. They feature amps ranging from rare and vintage models to high-end boutique amps, plus effects that rival stand-alone processing units. The AX10B is all you need to cover all your bass sound processing needs.
The AX10B – for the Bassist
The AX10B provides eleven bass amp models that run the gamut from vintage to modern, from fat and warm tube sounds to clean bass sounds, each delivering all the details of the originals. Effect types include compressor (indispensable for bass sounds), as well as three-band EQ, an octaver that adds a powerful bottom end, and numerous modulation and ambience effects.
Eighty Programs for Instant Tonal Variety
(40 preset / 40 user)
The AX10B lets you use up to one amp plus four effect models simultaneously, providing a huge sound variety. Forty preset programs are built-in so you can just plug in and play. It covers a wide range of styles and playing techniques, plus you can edit and save your own settings as forty user programs.
Expression Pedal for Limitless Expressive Power
The AX10B has a built-in expression pedal that lets you control a wide variety of effect parameters. You can use the pedal in familiar ways to control effects like wah and volume or to modulate the speed of a chorus or flanger. The feedback effect can be controlled by the expression pedal and a pedal pitch shifter effect lets you smoothly change the pitch up or down a maximum of one octave (there's also a special mode for stepped pitch change). The color of the LED tells you at a glance whether the effect is assigned to volume, wah (octave), modulation, or ambience.
Knob-Based Interface for Intuitive Control
The amp model, modulation effect, and ambience effect settings each have a dedicated select knob for instant access. The parameters of the amp model can also be intuitively edited using knobs, just as on the original amp. The panel layout of each effect makes the signal flow clear and easily understandable; preamp -> amp -> modulation -> ambience. The AX10G or AX10B are so easy to use, you'll be able to take full advantage of their creative potential as soon as you unpack the box – without having to read the manual!
Other Functions to Support the Bassist
The AMP/LINE select switch lets you send the optimal signal to any destination – a bass amp, mixer, or multi-track recording system. There's a built-in Korg Chromatic Auto Tuner with a Mute function, ideal for on-stage tuning. Since the AX10B is compact enough to fit in the pocket of your gig bag, it's easy to carry to any gig or session. With a headphone connector and 18 hours of continuous use on battery power, you can enjoy high-quality sound anywhere and anytime.
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