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on 28-08-2012 08:06 PM
Can you only lvl once a day on the orbrunning? Wondering because I run around every day from time to time and collect orbs, get points but it's only 1 time per day I lvl. And sorry for the noobish question, but I couldnt find any info about it.
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on 28-08-2012 08:34 PM
on 28-08-2012 10:09 PM
I score around 1000, but been getting the message that I have 488 left to next lvl all day. Ah well, thanks for expanding my knowledge and the help
29-08-2012 09:49 AM - edited 29-08-2012 09:54 AM
if u own the aurora hoody the wings the neon goggles and the island u can make 4000 xp a day.
keep in mind that the hoody only works from lvl 55. so before lvl 55 it will be less but i dont know how much exactly cos i finished it before they releaded the wings. if u buy nothing it will take u years to finish this because for the higher levels u need thousands of points
06-09-2012 11:21 PM - edited 06-09-2012 11:36 PM
If youre geting only a score of 1000 on the public space game, then youre only geting about 62% of the total experience you can gain per day. (1000 divided by 1600 is about 62% total experience).
If you dont have purchases, then the maximum you can gain from the public space game is 500xp, and if only geting a score of 1000 then youre only gaining about 310xp rather than the 500xp maximum potential for free2play players.
However, as stated previously, keep in mind that you can double the maximum gain per day to 1000xp with one of the bonus items (either Auroralite hoody or Wings). And can then double the maximum gain per day to 2000xp if you buy the other bonus item.
So in your case, if youre struggling to get 1000 score on the game, youd get 620xp if you have one bonus item, or 1240xp if you have two bonus items. (Because 62% * 1000=620, and 62% * 2000=1240)
Also, keep in mind that you can also effectively double your experience gain each day by also visiting the Aurora Island personal space turret defence game. For free2play players, you can gain an additional 500xp if you get a score of 2000 (by simply visiting the aurora island personal space purchased by a friend). But with the bonus items (hoody and wings), the potential gain increases to 1000xp or 2000xp. So if totaled with the public space experience potential, you can get 1000xp if free2play, or 2000xp / 4000xp if paying for bonuses.
Lastly, to improve your chances to geting a score of 1600, they sell gold and ideally NEON goggles. Both come with a personal space item which increases time to run the orb game. Gold Goggles give the owner a large avatar sized silver clock ornament, and Neon gives a large gold clock ornament. (the bonus is applied regardless of placing the silver or gold clock items in your place, and the gold clock from NEON goggle bundle gives maximum possible time in game). Also, in addition to having increased time, the NEON goggles also allow you to see orbs worth more points and gives access to an extra island in the public space which typically has numerous higher value orbs.
And in the personal space, they sell a couple decoration items to help increase chances of geting maximum score of 2000. (turret cooldown time reduction= a neon table, and turret gun damage increase=an ammunition box seat) Tho most I meet dont have trouble geting way over 2000 without any purchases if familiar with retro style shooters and hand/eye coordination challenges.
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on 07-09-2012 03:55 AM
I have already bought the googles, hoodie and so on. Thank you for all the tips, need to start visitng my Aurora island and do that shoting thingie.
on 13-09-2012 01:48 AM
My response completely breaks it down Edwn, not sure how suggesting people to BUY the Aurora personal space can possibly save them money.
As mentioned in my response, a person can simply visit a friend that owns the Aurora space every day in order to gain the additional XP available there each day.
And the free goggles you get are the silver goggles, not the Gold or Neon, so you wont get the maximum amount of time in game or be able to see the 75 point neon orbs, and wont be able to access the extra island with higher occurance of high point orbs, so odds are you wont get to 1600 goal without at least the upgrades.
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The newly elected will have to work with the GOP.
Dick Armey is pushing an unusual way to balance the budget.
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SleepyReagan said 260 weeks ago
This comment isnt really about this tee specifically but rather this site altogether. First off, to the people that make a post right when the new tee goes up everyday and all they say is "FIRST", you people are truly pathetic. Secondly, I have only bought two shirts from here and will probably never again, the tees that these are printed on are very cheap and uncomfortable as all hell, teefury person please use AA shirts or at least a better quality shirt. It would not cost anymore to use better shirts, hell woot sells their using AA shirts for $1 cheaper! Lastly and again you people that post "Gargamel" are truly the scum of the earth and hell awaits you. -
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Look at me everyone, I'm 'SleepyReagan'! Look at me complain on a site I don't like. Please someone look at how important my opinion is! ... I let meaningless comments from people posting 'first' on a disappearing message board drive me insane! They are horrible people. Don't you agree!? please? Anyone?
Oh smurf it, maybe I should just buy from woot from now on, sorry for the long pointless comment. Sometimes I just don't think before I talk. It's all good though, I'm done.
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When High Impact Wrestling returns to Yorkton Monday, July 16, in its new venue, the Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium, a wrestling legend will be headlining the show.
Tito Santana was once among the best in the wrestling business starring with World Wrestling Entertainment.
Santana told Yorkton This Week it was never his intention to become a pro wrestler.
"I was born in Mission, Texas. I was playing football at West Texas State University when I met Tully Blanchard, he was our quarterback, and he started talking to me about Pro wrestling," he said. "I did not become interested until my second year in Pro football. My intentions were to play football and wrestle in the off season, but the rest is history, wrestling full time for 17-years."
Santana said the initial decision was not made out of a deep interest in wrestling, but because it was something to pay the bills.
"It was strictly a business decision," he said. "I had no idea what I was getting into. I knew nothing about wrestling other than Joe Blanchard had told me that I could be making a lot more money than playing football."
Professional wrestlers often seem to create personas of near mythical proportions, Santana said it was not hard to create his ring mannerisms.
"Developing the ring persona was not hard at all. I believe that everyone was pretty much being themselves. I can only speak for myself, of course," he said.
While the theatrics might have come easily, the day-to-day rigors of the ring were not.
"The most difficult thing for me was having to wrestle every night regardless of injury. We were like robots, wrestling 345 days a year," he said.
But through it all Santana said he did have one match which still stands out in his mind -- the cage match in Baltimore versus Greg Valentine "when I won the Intercontinental title back."
Santana also said he looks back and wishes one story line that did not take place could have.
"I wish I would have had a feud with Mr. Wonderful. We used to have great matches," he said.
Having performed on the biggest stages of wrestling, a three-stop tour with HIW may not seen significant, but Santana said he approaches the small shows the same way he did the big one.
"My attitude is always the same," he said. "I feel that every fan at the event bought a ticket, and they deserve a good show. It never gets old to hear the fan letting you know how much they care for you."
Santana added in some ways small shows offer more connection to the fans than the full stadiums did.
"In the small venue you get close and personal with the fans. We have a period before the match where we sell pictures and the fans are usually sharing memories. I love that part," he said.
Santana said it is the fan's connection with wrestling which has kept it popular.
"I believe the fact that they feel as being part of the outcome," he said. "If you stop and think, it is the fans who really control the emotion of the match. It is up to the wrestler to go where they want to take you. We listen to the crowd, and go from there."
It's the connection which keeps Santana in the game all these years, something he said surprises him.
"I never thought I would be doing it this long," he said. "My great relationship with the fan never gets old. I am a school teacher during the year, so I do not go out on tour much. I have not being away this long since I retired from the WWE in '93. I am looking forward to coming back to Western Canada. Great fans always."
Santana said he has no plans to stop wrestling either.
"I told my wife that I will continue to wrestle as long as I am appreciated," he said. "Like I said earlier, when I meet the true fan on these small shows, the true fan feels like they have a personal relationship with you, and they do. They have no idea what it means to me to have continued support all over the world.
"As far as the bruises, that is getting harder to deal with. It takes me days to recover now. Back in the old days we were always in pain, so we did not know any better. We know better know, pain is pain, but it is all worth it.
"My feeling is that it is our time to give back to the fan after all these years. I am looking forward to my tour in Canada, especially in Yorkton."


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I bought this to hide my red/pink cheeks and forehead, which it did and im giving 3 lippies for this, However, it caked on my forehead, make my face annoyingly shiny, and i broke out a little. So no, i will not buy again
I got it from my mother-in-law, so I didn't buy this.
The color is the main problem for me. I am NC15/20, and the shade Light is too dark. And then after about 5 minutes it turns even darker, orange on me.
So I can't really wear it, can't really say if it's good or bad.
I just thought someone might find the shade info useful (I usually do)
I didn't quite like this product. It contains A LOT of alcohol denat, which irritates, doesn't feel good on the skin, it smells bad and made me break out and shine during the day. Also, the color is wayyy to orange if you have very fair skin like me. I liked the packaging and the value: you get a lot of product for a good price. If you don't have sensitive, oliy and/or acne-prone skin and you are tanned, I would really try it because it gives a good coverage and it's cheap.
First of all, I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BB CREAM!
A little about my skin: old acne scarring on cheeks and one major acne scar on forehead. Blackheads and clogged pores on nose (slowly clearing with Retin-A), oily T-zone, fair complexion with redness on cheekbones.
I apply this product using my RT Expert Face Brush, over a primed face, with a green corrective primer, and absolutely love the results I get. It completely covers my old acne scarring, and even on it's own will cover the redness on my cheeks (but some pokes through). With the help of the green based primer and this bb cream I can actually apply blush like a normal person! (My cheeks are extremely red)
I don't even need concealer to cover the really bad acne scar on my forehead or my dark under eye circles! The oil controlling properties aren't the best if you like to be totally matte, because it does allow enough oil through for a dewy effect, however it's not a greasy look at all and nothing a blotting sheet and a little pressed powder wouldn't fix.
Can't live without this stuff honestly. Already bought another tube because I never want to run out. The fair/light shade matches my NC15/20 skin perfectly, when well blended it's definitely not too pink or yellow, very neutral. Wears well with no touch up of the actual product itself. However, around hour 6 I do apply a little powder to my t zone, but that's with any product. I do set this with UD All Nighter and rice powder before leaving the house. Feels so lightweight on my skin, hasn't rubbed off on anything and I wear a lot of white shirts, dosent feel caked on to the touch, and can be built up to full coverage. Love love love. Only drawback is the packaging, the product is extremely runny, imagine maple syrup, but not sticky! And just runs out of the container. A pump bottle would have been more efficient.
This product broke my out worse than I've ever seen. If you have sensitive skin like me then stay away. I had to go to the doctors yesterday because I had such a bad reaction to it the doctor gave me antibiotics to clear the infection. So NOT impressed being 27 and looking like teenager. Actually my skin was never this bad as a teenager. Oh and the light shade makes you look orange. Complete waste of money. Never again
I have repurchased this bb cream three times now. I love it because it is a light coverage and the colour matches my skin really well. However, this doesn't really do much for my oily skin. It still oils up on me just as fast as any other foundation. I prime and set this product, but it still gets oily within a few hours. I hate my skin, haha but that's another story.
The only reason why I'm giving this 3 lippies instead of 5 is because is breaks me out.
I am sure of this because it was the only thing that changed in my makeup routine, and i'm not having any kind of hormonal breakout.
If you don't have sensitive skin, this would be the perfect to go-quick-even out your skintone product. It's also great at controlling shine.
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I love this BB cream for days when I want a more natural look or if I'm in a rush this doubles as my moisturizer and foundation. I have tried the original version and I liked the coverage and finish but it was too oily for my skin. I'm glad they created different formulas and this one works much better for my skin. It gives your skin a healthy look without looking overdone. It seems to last all day on me too, whereas the original version would melt of my face within 4 hours. The color match light/medium matches my NC 20 skin. I like the packaging too it makes it very easy to apply and control how much of the product comes out of the tube.
My only complaint is that this is a litle smaller than the original version and costs the same. I like this a lot though and will continue to repurchase. I should make note too I haven't tried many BB creams. I tried the original garnier one first and haven't been tempted to buy another.
This is hands down the best bb cream i have ever tried and it beats any supermarket/chemist foundation. I have oily//combination skin fair/medium and i bought the lightest shade out of the 2 which is in no way too light. It is runny but it glides on so smooth and dries to a matte look that lasts all day. for the price this product is amazing! and i couldnt believe how great the coverage was i can even use it as a concealer. At the moment i am using the estee lauder double wear light which is 4 times the price but i like that extra coverage for my oily skin.


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We've all heard the old adage, "clean your plate," but encouraging a child to clean his or her plate may be encouraging over-eating, creating premature health problems in today's youth.
National surveys show that 20 percent of preschoolers and 30 percent of school-age children are overweight, with 15 percent of school-age children considered obese. In the last 20 years, the number of overweight children has doubled, while the number of obese adolescents has tripled. This epidemic equally affects both sexes and all races; however, African- American and Hispanic children are more at risk. The extra pounds can cause severe cardiovascular problems, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. These risk factors in childhood can lead to serious adult problems, such as heart disease, heart failure and stroke. To combat excess weight in your child, work to improve the diet and exercise levels of your entire family by:
• Buying more fruits and vegetables. Let your child help choose fresh produce at the store with you.
• Buying less sodas and high-calorie, high-fat snacks. Chips and cookies are acceptable as occasional treats, but healthy foods, such as fruit and whole grains, are better for routine snacks.
• Offering more water and low-fat milk. Low-fat milk offers important nutrients, such as calcium and Vitamin D, for a child's development. Fruit juice is healthy if it's 100 percent juice, but it must be limited because it is high in calories.
• Limiting TV and video games. Turn off the TV, and encourage children to be physically active at least 20 minutes a day. In addition to those healthy choices, reduce the portion sizes of foods you serve to your children. Children should have three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit each day. A good rule-of-thumb for estimating the correct portion size is "one tablespoon per year of life" for children one to six, according to the Children's Nutrition Research Center.
For older children and adults, the Food Guide Pyramid says the appropriate portion size per serving is:
• 3/4 cup juice
• 1 cup raw leafy vegetables
• 1/2 cup chopped raw, canned or cooked fruit or other vegetable Other tips to control children's portion sizes, both at home and when dining out, include:
• Buy only single serving or "bitesize" snacks.
• Review food labels and give children only the recommended serving size.
• Avoid letting children eat from a bag of snacks or carton of ice cream, since they likely will consume much more than one serving.
• Let children have only have extra salad or vegetables if they are still hungry after a meal.
• Choose child portions, small orders or half orders when dining out. Adults should encourage and model healthy food choices. Teaching children healthy habits while they are young can last a lifetime.
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Dr. Withrow shares this information with students, and Western Baptist Hospital sponsors Project Fit America to promote health and fitness in area schools.
How do I learn more?
To learn more about the risk factors, symptoms and treatment for heart disease, visit westernbaptist.com/heart. You can take a free, five-minute online heart risk survey and become eligible for reduced-cost cardiac screenings at Baptist Prime Care. You also may phone Baptist Health Line at (270) 575-2918. Send your questions!


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TopCoat Nail Studio Pop-Up
We believe your nails should be an extension of your style, and apparently TopCoat Nail Studio agrees! The cool-girl mani crew will be, ahem, on hand at Crocker Galleria as of tomorrow. The nail mavens keep it real with the best polish brands around in killer, on-trend hues. We couldn't ask for a better team to help us feel pampered, and we can't think of a better way to de-stress from the holiday madness.
When: Thursday, December 12, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Crocker Galleria, 50 Post Street, 2nd Floor (at Kearny Street); No phone.
A Festive Collective Pop-Up Shop With Freda Salvador
What happens when all of your favorite indie designers are under one roof? A shopping whirlwind to remember! Between Half Hitch Goods, Ashton Kutcher's basics line Pickwick & Weller, Shawn Burke LTD, The 2Bandits, and the lovely hosts at Freda Salvador, your plastic will be begging for it. And, why not?! Scoop up some beautifully crafted gifts for the family, artisan leather bags, or stunning bohemian jewels to place beneath the Christmas tree.
When: Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14, 11 to 6 p.m.
Where: Freda Salvador, 1782 Union Street (between Octavia and Gough streets); 415-654-5128.
Modern Citizen & BareMinerals Holiday Party
Modern Citizen and BareMinerals come together to create the perfect duo of chic from your pucker, all the way down to your pumps! While you receive a wonderful make-under and shop the latest looks, the stylish gals from Rue magazine will give you some punchy ensemble tips. You'll have to give the BareMineral's Market Street locale a ring to score an appointment for this one, so whip out that smartphone!
When: Thursday, December 12, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: BareMinerals, 865 Market Street, 2nd level (between 5th and 4th streets); 415-357-9804.
Warholiday: A Warhol Pop-Up Exhibition at Mulberry
Take a break from your grand present search (or stop by Mulberry for the pot at the end of the rainbow!) and view the boutique's seriously cool collection of Warhol works. In partnership with Town&Country and Christie's, these works are here for a limited time only, so get to it! Apparently, Andy was just as much of a fan as we are of the holidays, as many of these works get up close and personal with Mr. Claus. Is it possible that Santa was the missing Warhol superstar? Only one way to find out...
When: Friday, December 13 through Tuesday, December 19, store hours vary.
Where: Mulberry, 166 Grant Avenue (between Geary and Post streets); 415-399-9418.
Legion's "You Dim Sum, You Booze Sum" Party
Not only is this new shop totally swoonworthy, but it's also hitting us right at our sweet spot. Legion will be hosting a dim sum and beer party to fete its fresh, new space. The store offers an array of all-time favorites like Baggu, Kathryn McCarron, and Blank NYC, so go ahead and feed your Made In The USA shopping desires. It's like July 4th in December.
When: Friday, December 13, 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Legion, 679 Clay Street (between Kearny and Montgomery streets); 415-733-7900.
Chronicle Books Warehouse Sale
Whether you are a self-admitted bookworm, or you are just very fond of one, this warehouse sale is just the right fit for you! Chronicle Books will be opening up its headquarters and throwing out a hefty 80% off everything! Anything you could ever dream of, from classic reading titles to gifting material, it's all here, folks. Looks like everyone will be getting some mind-enhancing pressies this year — that is, if we are all on the same page.
When: Wednesday, December 18 through Friday, December 20, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Chronicle Books HQ, 680 2nd Street (between Brannan and Townsend streets); 415-369-6271.
Yes Pop-Up at Eleanor Harwood Gallery
We are lucky to have an abundance of cool shopping options in S.F., but we never snub a friendly face when it rolls in from another town. Silverlake's Yes pop-up is the latest to hit up our hills, with all kinds of finds from budget-friendly jewelry and accessories by Amano Trading to Candace Halcro's hand-beaded shoes and sunglasses — as well as gems by Takara and Sahsi. The pop-up will also provide all kinds of warm layering goodies, as well as wares from Mexican artisans.
When: Wednesday, December 11 through Sunday December 22, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Eleanor Harwood Gallery, 1295 Alabama Street (at 25th Street): 415-867-7770.
Daughter of Simone Collection Launch Party
We are 100% in support of anything boho and dreamy, especially when it comes to nuptials, and Daughter of Simone is no exception! This local brand will have you fantasizing about a woodsy ceremony, vintage lace, and floral crowns all day long. So, why not hang out with the gals behind the gowns? Join them for the collection launch, which will include cocktails and a super cool photo exhibit by Matt Castanos.
When: Thursday, December 12, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Daughter of Simone, 1825 Market Street (at Pearl Street); No phone.
Huckberry Holiday Home & Meet The Maker
Welcome to the first of its kind, shippable mens home sale. With killer brands such as Room & Board, Trumaker, Taylor Stitch, Triple Aught Design, Juniper Ridge, and American Giant, you will be treating yourself to some serious goods before the year is out. This Friday, get extra stoked to meet the founders of said brands while you browse. Have a few cocktails on the house with tea-infused libations by Samovar Tea Lounge and enjoy live performances by San Francisco's own Clangin' and Bangin'.
When: Friday, December 13, 3 to 8 p.m.
Where: Huckberry HQ, 3180 17th Street (between South Van Ness Avenue and Shotwell Street); No phone.
A Festive Evening With Taylor Stitch
Our most loved mens designer has now moved into the women's league with a super-covetable washed denim project. Join Taylor Stitch at General Store to get a hands-on experience with its new collection, along with indigo basics. Savor the beverages and bites that will be served in their lovely Outer Sunset backyard. You never know what kind of special finds you may come across!
When: Thursday, December 12, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: General Store, 4035 Judah Street (between 45th and 46th avenues); 415-682-0600.
A Collection Of Quilted Textiles By Carrie Vawter At Reliquary
Skilled crafters of all kinds warm our hearts with their talents, and the quilted works of Carrie Vawter are no different. The artist at hand has been endlessly working towards her beautifully intricate collection, which she will finally make public this Friday. Stop by and see just how cool patchwork can really be!
When: Friday, December 13, 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Reliquary, 537 Octavia Street (between Grove and Ivy streets); 415-431-4000.
A Holiday Trunk Show With Sarah Tejada & Voce Keen
Designer Sarah Tejada will be gathering her limited-edition bags, and bringing them city side for a special holiday trunk show with jewelry designer Voce Keen. The two crafty babes will be setting up to bring you a shopping dream come true. Between the leather goods and the metal masterpieces, you will be buying in twos. Join them at Barrow Salon to hang out and get the down-low on each brand's latest collections!
When: Thursday, December 12, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Barrow Salon, 256 Sutter Street, 4th floor (between Grant Avenue and Kearny Street); 415-732-0356.
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She.rise Trunk Show At Dish Boutique
Need gifts for your best girlfriends that keep on giving? Pop in to the She.Rise trunk show at Dish boutique and get familiar with this local designer's healing, fashionable accessories. She.Rise bracelets are made not only with the sparkling crystals of Swarovski, but also contain magnetic and copper elements that are known for their therapeutic benefits. Get excited for an afternoon of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and gifts all around!
When: Friday, December 13, 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: Dish, 541 Hayes Street (between Laguna Street and Octavia Street); 415-252-5997.


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Notice is here by given that the Zoning Board of Review will hold its monthly meeting on April 26, 2012 at 7:00 pm, at Johnston Senior Center, 1291 Hartford Avenue. All persons interested in the following proposals are requested to be present at this time. The assembly facilities are accessible to the handicapped. Persons requiring special accommodations shall call the Zoning Office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting (401) 231-4000 ext 4068. Persons utilizing TDD equipment may contact the Town through "Relay Rhode Island" at 1-800-745-6675. The agenda for the evening will be as follows, subject to change:
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1. File 2012-11 – EMJ Realty, Owner; Ernest Motta, Appl; 28 Sunnyside Avenue; AP 13 Lot 360; I- Zone; Warehouse. Art. III §340-8, Table of Use Reg.; Sub Sect 11.4
2. File 2012-12 – Joseph Zonfrilli and Kathleen Amison, Owner; 17 Old Greenville Road; AP 60 Lot 6; R-40 Zone; Detached two car garage. Art. III §340-9 Table of Dim Reg. Art. V § 340-25 Auth. Departures from yard regulations, Sub Sect C, Accessory Structures
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John Stowe is a busy guy. As if being the owner and head chef at Rustica Cucina Italiana in Rockland weren't enough, Stowe also has a three-year-old daughter, Lily, who keeps him on his toes. Despite these obligations, every December the restaurateur trades in his apron for a conductor's hat and hops aboard the Polar Express, one of two holiday trains that rumble through the midcoast, delivering cheer to more than three thousand Maine children and their families. Stowe says that even though the ninety-minute rides absorb some of his precious free time, the beaming faces he witnesses keep him volunteering year after year. "To see the wonder in the children's eyes, the way it takes them away for a little bit, is pretty neat," Stowe says. "Sometimes you just have to make the time to do the things that are important."
The Polar Express is staffed and decorated to resemble the train in the popular children's book by Chris Van Allsburg that Stowe and others read onboard. (Thanks to the 2004 animated film, train organizers are forced to pay a royalty to Warner Brothers to use the name.) And it has departed the Maine Eastern Railroad's station on Pleasant Street in Rockland for the past three years, heading west to the North Pole (clever observers say the village looks remarkably like a section of Thomaston). There, Santa sneaks onboard the train and surprises the children while his elves (recognize any local Boy or Girl Scouts?) perform skits and acrobatics in the snow outside. In Bath, a similarly outfitted train named the Candy Cane Train departs the newly renovated station at the base of the Carlton Bridge and heads to Wiscasset, with Santa traveling from car to car greeting each child along the way. Each train is staffed entirely by volunteers, except for the engineers who operate the locomotive. The Polar Express is a fund-raiser for the Toy Library Center, a drop-in center for children and their families in Rockland, while the Candy Cane Train benefits Tri-County Literacy, a reading program based in Bath that served 250 children and 422 adults last year. Sing-alongs, story readings, and, of course, candy canes fill the time while youngsters wait for their turn to greet jolly old St. Nick.
For children, some of whom come from as far away as Bangor and even out of state, the rides are a blissful kickoff to the holiday season. "I don't have any favorite thing about the train, but I love how I get to see Santa and see the elves perform," remarks nine-year-old Timmy Dillon, of Concord, Massachusetts, who has ridden the Candy Cane Train the past two years while visiting relatives in the midcoast. His six-year-old brother, Jeffrey, pipes up with an even simpler pleasure. "I like that we get hot chocolate."
Even Stowe, with his busy schedule, admits that the holiday trains bring out the inner child in him. "It's a chance to step into character," he remarks. "Maybe it's the frustrated actor in me, but you start to learn the story a bit more, you start to expand your character a little each time."
The joy on the faces of the children aboard these special trains, though, looks to be the result of more than just good acting. Might there be something to the magic of Christmas after all?
The Polar Express (207-691-6321) runs three times from Rockland on Dec. 5 & 6 and the Candy Cane Train (207-443-6384, www.candycanetrain.org [2]) departs from Bath four times on Dec. 13 & 14. Tickets for each were $15 last year, but call ahead to confirm this year's fares.
[1] http://www.downeast.com/files/images/Holidays-158.jpg
[2] http://www.candycanetrain.org


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This is a revival of a rp i was on here a while ago when i first started then it kinda dried up quick with only 3 people. All of the original concept idea goes to Dsnake1 who was a genius when he thought of this. I Hope I can get some people for this I really miss this!
The world has erupted in darkness. Demons are streaming through portals, destroying city, village and farm alike. No one knows why this all started or how. All that is known is that demons are lose, the world is in chaos, and the government seems, to say the least, slow to act. The demons are on the rise and the fate of the world could rest in your hands. So what will it be, join the cause and fight the demons, or give up hope and help the demons take over the world? The choice is yours.
The plot is simple. Demons have been streaming out of Hell all willy nilly with no one to answer to. Times have now changed. Full sects and groups of demon slayers have emerged, killing demons left and right. Small groups of demon capturers have shown up, using the crises to gain power or money. There are even those who have joined the demons' side as sympathizers. But the thing that has changed the most, is that demons now seem to be following orders. News has erupted that the first major demonic general has shown his face.
Simply put. On one side, slayers, capturers, and some clergy are trying to rid the world of demonic influence, and on the other, sympathizers, demons, and some clergy are trying to promote demonic influences and power.
Things to know
The battles will be somewhat like Pokemon battles. You can either beat on a demon until, as a capturer, you can catch it, or as a slayer, you can kill it permanently.
Catchers must have a special artifact that is blessed (or cursed) in a way that allows it to hold demons captive.
Slayers must have a blessed/holy weapon or use holy/blessed magic to permanently destroy a demon. If they kill the physical body of a demon without using one of the aforementioned methods, the demon's soul just teleports back to the portal it came from where it will rest and rebuild its semi-physical body.
The world is a world, somewhat like Earth but not quite, set in medieval times. This means that there will be no guns or cannons. Magic is allowed, but can't be overused.
Blessed/holy weapons and magic aren't exactly easy to come by either. Not every single person in the game will have one, at least not right away. They can be found in ancient monestaries and convents, held captive by hordes and hordes of demons, placed there by demonic bosses, and passed down through generations of demon slayers.
The world is polytheistic, which means there is more than one god, set up in a hierarchy system, with one main god at the top and lesser gods working their way down. There are also many angels. This may affect the plot later in the game. Hasn't been decided yet.
The underworld is set up in the same way. Lucifer is the peak, then it works its way down to even the lowest demon. This will make a difference later in the game.
There are certain people in the world that are living links to the underworld, virtually portals for demons to enter through. Most of these are killed by certain radical sects of demon slayers. Some slayer sects only accept these types of people into their ranks.
If you would like to work in a group, I would recommend working with a group of people from your sect/group. Only under dire circumstances will Sect I and Sect II demon slayers work together, and only under even more dire circumstances will demon catchers be aided or aid demon slayers. They don't like each other. But priests/preistesses can work with whomever they choose, including demon sympathizers.
Currency will be simple in this RP, based on a power 10 system.
Bronze - lowest value in the game
Half Silver - semi-circular coin worth 5 bronze coins
Silver - worth 2 half silvers or 10 bronze
Quarter Gold - worth 5 silvers
Half Gold - 10 silvers, 2 quarter golds
Three Quarter Gold - 15 silvers, 3 quarter golds
Gold - 20 silvers, 4 quarter golds, 2 half golds
Quarter Platinum - 5 gold
Half Platinum - 10 gold, 2 quarter platinum
Three Quarter Platinum - 3 quarter platinum, 15 gold
Platinum - 20 gold, 4 quarter platinum, 2 half platinum
Demon Value
There are five catagories of demons (for now) plus a legendary category that only includes demonic generals and each catagory is worth a different average sum. This doesn't mean that every demon is sold for this price, certain buyers pay more or less.
Category I - 5-10 Bronze
Category II - Quarter Gold - 7 Silver
Category III - 12 Silver - Three Quarter Gold
Category IV - 2 Gold - Quarter Platinum
Category V - Half Platinum - 17 gold
Legendary - 5 Platinum +
Demon Slayer
Type I - Type I demon slayers work for revenge, the good of mankind, or family duty. They don't get glory and are often accused of starting the war with the demons. They are either privately funded or funded under the table through an organization.
Type II - Type II slayers are pompous and cocky. They are in the business for glory, praise, and money. They have the best equipment money can buy and almost all of them have blessed weapons. They are normally funded by the government or the Church.
Demon Catcher
Demon catchers do not get rid of demons the way that slayers do. Instead of killing the demons, they trap them inside of a specific artifact, normally a gemstone. Once the demon is trapped, a catcher will normally take it to a demon trader to sell, or to a priest of the Church and sell it to them to be purified. There are also rumors of some clans of catchers learning how to use the power of the demon from within their staff, or even worse, selling the demons to demon sympathizers.
Demon Sympathizer
Demon sympathizers do whatever they can to help the demons take control. They will attack slayers and catchers, steal blessed/holy weapons from slayers and artifacts from catchers, and use dark magic to give strength to demons. They pose as demon traders, slayers, catchers, and even priests, but any member of their respective class can tell the difference.
Priests and priestesses have many roles. They can work either with the demons, with the Church, or on their own. The clergy that works with the demons basically becomes a battle mage/summoner. They can also unbless weapons. The clergy that works with the Church can bless weapons, purify demonic souls, fight with holy magic, or create demon capture gems. To start with, a member of the clergy can only pick one ability to start with, but can gain more later on.
Demons are as demons are. In other words, completely evil. There is no good left in them whatsoever. There are no set boundries for demons, besides they all fall before blessed/holy weapons and spells. They can be any shape, size, color, have many different abilities, and strengths and weaknesses.
There are five categories of demons (so far) and a legendary category. Legendary demons are going to be demonic generals. Possibly player characters, but these will not be the first ones. They will be a sub-antagonist, needing to be defeated before one can move on with the plot. They will also be revealed a little ways into the game.


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text: As director of the Baltimore Museum of Art, Doreen Bolger '71 deals with big-name artists and important art pieces every day. But a Dec. 31, 2010, Baltimore Sun article reveals that she fills her own home with the work of independent artists she discovers in small galleries around Baltimore, Md. "I see a lot more art that I would like to have, and I think that I don't have enough space," Bolger tells the Sun. "And then I see a spot and think, 'Well there's a space.'" To learn more about Bolger and her art-immersed life, read her blog, Art-Full Life, in which she chronicles her time seeing, supporting and writing about the arts in Baltimore City.


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Holy crap, I'm so making a song for this!Hello again, and here's my October 2011 announcement:
I've been thinking a while about how I could make things fun around here. Well, I've decided that my next big artist should be:
I am holding a contest called "GigakoopsRBN Write Your Own Song Contest." Here are some details:
Write you song and submit at [email protected] before January 1st, 2012, and I'll enter it into a public poll here on these forums. Then users can vote on the song they would want out of all the contest members to be on Rock Band. Top 3 Winners get their song authored and get all author/artist pay. That's right, I don't get a damned thing, you get it all to yourself!
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- Within 30 seconds to 10 minutes long.
- Be an original work.
- Be in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Japanese.
- May contain language, but strong words (s***, f***, c***, etc.) will be censored.
- Must have stems, so I can make the song work in-game.
Also, don't be a party pooper and vote for your own song. We gotta play fair.
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NEW YORK -- Well, it's official. Syracuse University is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
After spending the past 34 years as a founding member of the Big East Conference, SU - along with Pittsburgh and Notre Dame - officially joined the ACC on Monday.
It has been nearly two years since SU's move was first announced on September 18, 2011, and now the school can begin a new chapter in its rich athletic history.
There are several events being held in New York City on Monday to mark the event. The ACC is holding a 2:00 p.m. news conference in Times Square, where coach Jim Boeheim is scheduled to take part. Conference officials will also be on hand to ring the closing bell of the NASDAQ stock market at 3:45. An SU contingent was at the 'Today' show studios Monday morning and will be at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx later today.
"This is an extraordinary time for our conference on many levels," said ACC Commissioner John Swofford in media release. "I believe all those who are able to interact with us in New York or watch the proceedings from afar will share in our excitement as we welcome Notre Dame, Pitt and Syracuse to the ACC family."
In addition to Boeheim and Swofford, other dignitaries who are participating in events include basketball coaches Mike Brey of Notre Dame and Roy Williams of North Carolina; football coaches Frank Beamer of Virginia Tech and Jimbo Fisher of Florida State and former Pitt wide receiver and current NFL star Larry Fitzgerald.
The addition of the three schools this year brings the ACC to 14 members, with Louisville scheduled to join in 2014. Notre Dame will be a full member in all sports except football, where they will play a minimum of five ACC teams per season.
"We have long looked forward to officially recognizing these three outstanding institutions as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference," said Swofford. "It will truly be a historic day for our league."
The Orange will host Clemson in their first ACC football game on Saturday, October 5.
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Ever wonder what to do with your family on a Sunday? Well look no further! Join our mascots Arabella, Ting, Clayton and Nicco, and bring the whole family to the museum and participate in a variety of activities. All Family Day activities are free with admission. Kids under 12 are always free (with the accompaniment of an adult).
Most activities take place in the lobby, but if you don't see us when you come in just ask one of our friendly volunteers where they are taking place.
Family Days run from 11 am to 4 pm with activities for children to do on their own or with an adult. Make sure you also check out our discovery boxes, do a scavenger hunt and take some colouring sheets home with you.
We look forward to seeing you here!
Have you ever seen a dragon? Come to the museum and learn from Ting (one of our mascots) about our many blue and white wares. As scary as they seem, in Chinese culture, the dragon brings good fortune. Join us in the front lobby and paint your own blue and white dragon tile.
On the first day of December my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree. This Sunday, join clay instructor Connie in the front lobby to make your own partridge out of clay. Give it as a gift for the one you love.
It's that time of year again. It's our annual 12 Trees Family Day at the Gardiner Museum. Please join us in the terrace room located on the third floor. Kids can make festive objects out of clay with ceramic artists Connie and Audrey. They can also join artist Nahum and make some wonderful paper craft decorations, or decorate some gingerbread cookies with our Gardiner Volunteers. Don't miss out as this celebration only comes once a year. Hope to see you there!
It's our 25th Anniversary of the 12 Trees. Come to the museum and take a look at our 'G' inspired trees. Is there one that you really like? Pick your favorite and paint it on ceramic tile. Join us in the front lobby from 11am to 4pm.
Remember to join us at 2pm for a book reading by author and illustrator Eugenie Fernandes . Not only will she be reading her popular book 'Kittens' but there will be a craft afterwards. Please go to the terrace room located on the third floor.
Cookie cutters are not only used for cookie dough, they can also be used to shape clay. Make some animal ornaments out of cookie cutters with clay instructor Connie. Join her in the front lobby. Remember, clay is not edible, for decoration only…
Its official, winter season is here! Get your winter gear out and come to the museum to paint a snowflake tile with the family. Find us in the front lobby.
Frosty the snowman, was really made out of…clay?! You read correctly, please join clay instructor Jessica in the front lobby to make your own clay snowman. Afterwards, grab yourself a scavenger hunt and discover some unique and interesting pieces in our collections.
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Siblings get long sentences for marijuana
FARMINGTON, Mo. (AP) - An eastern Missouri brother and sister have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for growing marijuana in their apartment.
The Daily Journal newspaper in Park Hills, Mo. reports that 24-year-old David DePriest was sentenced Tuesday to 22 years in prison, and his 36-year-old sister, Natalie DePriest, received a 15-year sentence. Both lived in Farmington at the time of their arrest.
Their attorney, Dan Viets had asked for probation. Viets is state coordinator for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.
Assistant St. Francois County prosecutor Pat King had sought the maximum sentence against David DePriest, calling it a large-scale operation and noting that he had guns and bullet-proof vests. Viets said 12 plants and eight baby sprouts in a closet are not a large operation.
Missouri lawmakers weigh new push on marijuana reforms
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri legislators who favor relaxing the state's marijuana laws are weighing a renewed push for reforms.
House Democrats Chris Kelly of Columbia and Rory Ellinger, of University City were among the speakers Thursday at a Columbia forum on marijuana policy.
Kelly and Ellinger backed legislation this year that would have made possession of small amounts of marijuana a low-level misdemeanor with no jail time, similar to a traffic ticket. Columbia and St. Louis already have such laws.
The Columbia Missourian reports Kelly says he would favor pursuing full legalization of marijuana only if there were enough organizational support from pro-legalization groups.
Kelly's also uncertain whether it would be wiser to seek legislative approval of lower penalties for marijuana possession or to put any proposed reforms on a statewide ballot.
Groups wants St. Peters alderman to step down amid drug charges
Several St. Peters residents are calling for their alderman to resign after he was charged with marijuana possession. Alderman Tommy Roberts was charged after St. Peters police found marijuana in his home August 7th.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that about a half-dozen residents called for Roberts resignation at Thursday night's meeting of the Board of Aldermen. None of the aldermen responded to the comments last night.
Roberts, who has Hodgkin's lymphoma, a form of cancer, said shortly after his arrest that the marijuana possession was "a medical issue."
Firefighters discover pot growing operation in Park Hills basement
Firefighters responding to a call in Park Hills, Missouri got more than they bargained for when they found a marijuana growing operation in the basement. The Daily Journal newspaper in Park Hills reports that emergency crews were called to the home when the resident's mother fell asleep with a lit cigarette, catching her mattress on fire. This happened early Saturday morning. After firefighters extinguished the blaze, they searched the home and reportedly found about 20 plants, as well as lighting and watering equipment in the basement. Formal charges have not yet been filed.
Medical marijuana raises questions for Illinois businesses
CHICAGO (AP) - If Illinois becomes the 19th state to legalize medical marijuana, experts say there may be scores of legal questions for businesses.
Crain's Chicago Business reports the bill that was approved by lawmakers in Springfield is prompting questions from observers.
The measure, which is awaiting Gov. Pat Quinn's signature, is being billed as the strictest in the nation. It's not clear if Quinn will sign it.
The measure's sponsor says there'd be minimal impact on employers with a zero-tolerance drug policy.
But critics say there could be legal issues related to hiring and firing workers who test positive for the drug or show up to work while they're impaired.
Cahokia school guard charged with possessing pot; allegedly planned to sell to kids
A Cahokia school security guard is accused of possessing marijuana with plans to deal it at the middle school where he worked.
The Belleville News-Democrat reports that 29-year-old Alvin Golliday of Cahokia was arrested Friday after police found marijuana in his car. They used a dog to search Lincoln Middle School for drugs.
Golliday is behind bars (Monday) this morning on $75,000 bond.
Arizona mom freed from Mexican jail
NOGALES, Mexico (AP) - A U.S. woman in a Mexico prison on a drug-smuggling charge has been released.
Yanira Maldonado walked out of the jail late Thursday night, after court officials reviewed security footage that showed her and her husband boarding a bus in Mexico with only blankets, bottles of water and her purse in hand.
Maldonado hugged her husband Gary and was greeted by well-wishers after she left the lockup and officials closed the jail doors behind her.
Maldonado was arrested by the Mexican military last week after they found nearly 12 pounds (5.4 kilograms) of pot under her seat on the commercial bus traveling from Mexico to Arizona.
Attorney says pot penalties being misapplied in Columbia, MO
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - A Columbia lawyer says a local ordinance that treats marijuana possession as a municipal violation isn't being followed by Boone County sheriff's deputies patrolling within city limits.
The Columbia-based Missouri Civil Liberties Association says the sheriff and the county prosecutor are disregarding the intent of city voters who approved the change in 2004.
Columbia's ordinance treats possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana as a misdemeanor. Violators are usually released with a summons to appear in court rather than placed under arrest.
Columbia attorney Dan Viets says sheriff's officers are instead arresting pot users in the city under more stringent state laws, and Knight is not downgrading those cases to municipal status.
The sheriff and prosecutor did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Thursday.
City alderman approve lesser penalties for marijuana possession
Lighting up a joint may not land a pot smoker in the joint anymore in St. Louis city.
The Board of Aldermen voted 22-3 Monday to reduce penalties for possessing small amounts of the drug. Alderman Shane Cohn introduced the ordinance that would reduce the penalty for carrying pot to a municipal offense. That means police officers would not be required to arrests offenders, but could just issue a summons to municipal court.
The bill, which was introduced earlier this year by Alderman Shane Cohn, also enables police to recognize patients with "valid legal prescriptions for medicinal marijuana." State law does not recognize so-called medicinal marijuana.
Violators would typically be given a summons to appear in municipal court instead of handcuffed and put in the back of a police car. Police currently charge marijuana offenders under more harsh state laws because no local law is on the books.
Currently under state law, first offenders who are caught with a small amount of marijuana — from a gram to 35 grams— are given a misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. A second offense for possession of more than 35 grams is considered a felony.
The penalty for a violation of the proposed city ordinance would be a $100-$500 fine and up to 90 days in jail.
Police officer lobbies for marijuana group
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Friday that Sgt. Gary Wiegert is a lobbyist for Show-Me Cannabis, which wants Missouri to allow the regulated sale of marijuana. Wiegert also lobbies for the St. Louis Tea Party.
Police Chief Sam Dotson released a statement saying Wiegert is not representing the department and Wiegert's comments "are his own and not what is expected of our officers."
Wiegert is a former president of the St. Louis Police Officers Association. Messages left for Wiegert weren't immediately returned.
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Ways to Lose Weight in Abilene
Whether it's because your clothes don't fit right, you have a special reunion coming up, or your last doctors visit wasn't so good, losing weight is a healthy choice to make. Fortunately, there are many ways you can achieve your weight loss goal here in Abilene.
Join a Gym
There are several gyms in Abilene that offer multiple ways to lose weight. Whether you want to lift weights, get on the cross trainer, swim or get on the treadmill, you can achieve your weight loss goal with any of these gyms listed below.
Bike Riding
You're never too old to hop on a bike and take off. Abilene, and the surrounding area, has a plethora of places to ride. Bike riding burns calories fast, and if you're wanting to lose weight, this is probably one of the more fun ways to do it. You can either ride around your own neighborhood, or you can check out some of the cool trails in our area. In fact, check out some of those trails with the links below.
Disc Golf
It doesn't matter how old you are, playing Disc Golf is not only fun, but it's a way to get a little exercise in, because you are constantly on the move. Now, I'm not saying you'll get your heart rate up a lot, unless you miss an easy shot, but, you will do some walking depending on the course. Here in Abilene, we have several courses. In fact, you can check out my blog on the best Disc Golf courses in Abilene by clicking the link below.
Marital Arts
Martial Arts of any kind will not only help you lose weight, but it also teaches you to defend yourself if you have to, which effectively raises your self esteem. I can't even begin to tell you how many different types of martial arts there are out there, but there are several experts in Abilene that can help you figure out which one to choose. Check out the links below for more information on martial arts classes in Abilene.
Walk, Run or Jog At A Park
One thing that is cool about Abilene, is all of the parks throughout the key city - and a lot of them have tracks that you can run, walk, or jog on. I know that Red Bud, Sears Park and Nelson Park all have tracks. Check out the link below for a park near you.


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The Rutland Board of Aldermen voted Monday to accept a $175,000 grant for work on the Church Street Bridge.
The grant comes from the states town highway structure program.
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STARGAZERS: The twin 6.5-meter Magellan telescopes, Baade and Clay, sit atop Cerro Manqui peak in Chile's Atacama Desert
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In Brief
- Even though astronomers know a lot about the structure of the Milky Way, its origins and development remain somewhat mysterious.
- The author routinely travels to a remote observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert, where she studies ancient stars in dwarf galaxies that orbit the Milky Way, as well as stars in our galaxy's halo.
- Chemical analysis suggests that dwarf galaxy stars and halo stars formed from similar kinds of gaseous clouds, which in turn supports the idea that the Milky Way expanded by gobbling up small satellite galaxies—a habit that continues to this day.
Once we are settled in a red pickup truck, my driver and I leave the airport behind and make our way through Chile's Atacama Desert toward an isolated peak known as Cerro Manqui. Two hours later, as the car hugs a curve of the winding road that summits the mountain, I welcome a familiar sight: sunlight bouncing off the silver shells of the twin Magellan telescopes, Baade and Clay. My heart beats a little faster. Starting tomorrow night, the Clay telescope is all mine.
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Answer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHMcoG_FmTw&t=0m29s
as told by the Worlds' Finest preview
Thought she just vanished... but no.
Answer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHMcoG_FmTw&t=0m29s
as told by the Worlds' Finest preview
Thought she just vanished... but no.
Ouch. I never liked that version of Huntress, but I sympathize with her fans at least.
Jim Zimmerman
Co-moderator, CBR Batman Forum
This is really just more backpedaling from the recent Huntress mini. It's pretty clear that when Levitz started writing that, it was supposed to be about Helena Bertinelli. Then, soon after he started, it was decided to make Huntress Helena Wayne instead. So, he kind of explained at the end of the mini that Bertinelli was just an identity she adopted. This takes it a further step and says there had once been a real Helena Bertinelli. Sort of like Matches Malone.
Jim Zimmerman
Co-moderator, CBR Batman Forum
You know, I was okay with Helena Wayne taking back the role of the Huntress. Back when I thought Earth 2 was the old Earth 2. But since it isn't, I feel like I've lost a favorite interpretation. Oh well, hope this one is a great.
Hmm. It's only a couple of pages but there's more to dislike than like so far. The aforementioned fate of Helena B. And Karen's immediate reaction to a burning building is to ask if a piece of equipment is safe?
Still, we ain't seen it all yet so the jury remains out.
"The Tardis, when working properly, is capable of many amazing things. Not unlike myself."
Probably a good call by DC. This prevents there from being another Huntress on Earth-Whatever. I thought the concept worked best when Huntress was a character unique to Earth-2, even though I personally grew up with the Bertinelli Huntress.
Ooooh, that really does hurt. Perfect video reaction though, FHIZ.
Yeah Batman family is untouched by the reboot....except all Bat-women outside of Batwoman and Barbara are sent into limbo, gutted, and killed off.
OH MY GOD what is wrong with DC? Do they realize the ire they're going to get for this?
Yeah, that much I figured. But she was Supergirl back on Earth 2, right? You'd think those heroic tendencies would kinda be second nature. I know one of the blurbs/solicits for this issue asked the question, "And what incident prompts her to take up her new identity of Power Girl?", but I figured that was just referring to the costume and the name, rather than her attitude in general.
"The Tardis, when working properly, is capable of many amazing things. Not unlike myself."
I would also add de-aging the crap out of Barbara to the list of surgical alterations to the Bat family, but honestly I am more confused by DC's intent behind this reboot in regards to examples such as Huntress: Is it truly to cleanup/streamline a universe and rewind continuity a bit, or are they looking for just any vehicle to get everyone back to their Pre-crisis state? Because I don't see introducing an alternate Earth storyline as a leaner, meaner universe.


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